VFA Mixed Practice Test #275

Question 1

The centre of Salt Satyagraha in Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payyannur — K. Kelappan led the Salt Satyagraha march to Payyannur beach in 1930.‌​‍

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Alleppey

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Calicut

Question 2

V.T. Bhattathiripad led which movement?

Accepted Answer

Yogakshema Sabha — Yogakshema Sabha (1908) was the Namboodiri reform organisation V.T. led.

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Nair Service Society

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Atmavidya Sangham

Question 3

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 strongly recommends that instruction in schools should continue in the mother tongue/local language/regional language. While it states "at least till Grade 5", it also expresses a preference for this instruction to extend further. Up to which grade level is this preference specifically mentioned in the policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Grade 8 — The NEP 2020 emphasizes instruction in mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible, specifically stating "until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond". Therefore, Grade 8 is the grade level up to which the policy expresses a preference for this instruction to extend.

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A. Grade 3

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B. Grade 5

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D. Grade 10

Question 4

India's first Soil Museum in Kerala is located at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parottukonam — Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram — India's first Soil Museum.‌​‍

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Kottamukku

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Chempukavu

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Ettumanoor

Question 5

National Education Day is celebrated annually on November 11th across India. Which of the following statements best describes the primary reason for observing this particular day?

Accepted Answer

B. To honor the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, and his profound contributions to education. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education. He was a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping India's education system post-independence, advocating for universal education and the establishment of key educational institutions. Options A, C, and D refer to other significant educational events or personalities but are incorrect for National Education Day.

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A. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, recognizing his contributions as a philosopher and teacher.

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C. To mark the inauguration of the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), signifying the beginning of technical education in India.

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D. To celebrate the enactment of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ensuring free and compulsory education for children.

Question 6

Paliath Achan, who joined Velu Thampi's revolt, was the Prime Minister of:

Accepted Answer

Kochi (Cochin) — Paliath Achans were hereditary Prime Ministers of Kochi kingdom.

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Travancore

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Calicut (Zamorin)

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Malabar

Question 7

Study of stamps:

Accepted Answer

Philately — Philately.

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Numismatics

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Epigraphy

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Calligraphy

Question 8

Plants that obtain food from dead organic matter are called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Saprophytes — Saprophytes (e.g., fungi, some bacteria) decompose dead matter.‌​‍

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Symbionts

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Parasites

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Autotrophs

Question 9

Pituitary gland location:

Accepted Answer

Base of brain — Sella turcica of skull.

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Neck

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Kidney

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Chest

Question 10

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Sri Chithira Thirunal was declared on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1932 — Travancore Temple Entry Proclamation issued 12 November 1936. ‌​‍Most listed as 1 November 1936 in PSC keys (option A). Verifying — proclamation date 12 Nov 1936; PSC commonly accepts 'November 1936' option (A) or (C) per source. ‌​‍Standard: 1 November 1936 (A).

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1 January 1936

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1 November 1936

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1 October 1936

VFA Mixed Practice Test #275