VFA Mixed Practice Test #303

Question 1

Largest circulation Malayalam daily:

Accepted Answer

Malayala Manorama — Malayala Manorama.

Answer

Mathrubhumi

Answer

Deshabhimani

Answer

Madhyamam

Question 2

Chromosome number in humans:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

46 — 46 (23 pairs). 22 autosome pairs + 1 sex pair.‌​‍

Answer

48

Answer

23

Answer

44

Question 3

The number of permanent members in the UN Security Council is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 permanent members (P5) with veto: USA, Russia, China, France, UK.‌​‍

Answer

3

Answer

10

Answer

15

Question 4

The four Dakshin-Dravida languages are:

Accepted Answer

Tamil, Kannada, Tulu, Malayalam — The South Dravidian branch: Tamil, Kannada, Tulu, Malayalam.

Answer

Tamil, Kannada, Gondi, Malayalam

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Tamil, Kannada, Toda, Malayalam

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Tamil, Kannada, Malto, Malayalam

Question 5

In the context of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, a newly elected Grama Panchayat is preparing its annual development plan. To ensure genuine grassroots participation and accurate needs assessment for the plan, which of the following is the most fundamental and initial step mandated by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act?

Accepted Answer

C. Ward Sabhas are convened in each ward to discuss local needs, identify problems, and propose solutions, which are then consolidated and approved by the Grama Sabha. — The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act emphasizes participatory planning, starting from the lowest level. Ward Sabhas are the primary forums where citizens directly articulate their needs and priorities, which are then deliberated and approved by the Grama Sabha, forming the foundation of the Grama Panchayat's development plan. Options A, B, and D represent later stages or alternative approaches that do not prioritize the initial grassroots engagement as effectively as Ward and Grama Sabhas.

Answer

A. The Grama Panchayat forms a working group of experts to conduct a survey of local resources and prepare a draft plan.

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B. The Block Panchayat convenes a joint meeting with all Grama Panchayat presidents to identify common development priorities for the block.

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D. The District Planning Committee allocates funds and issues broad guidelines, based on which the Grama Panchayat designs its specific projects.

Question 6

SHG model in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree (~46 lakh members) — Massive grassroots network.

Answer

Few members

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Urban only

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Rural only

Question 7

Kerala coastline divided into:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.‌​‍

Answer

2

Answer

Varies

Answer

1

Question 8

Symbol of Silver:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ag — Ag (Argentum).‌​‍

Answer

Si

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Au

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Sv

Question 9

'Things Fall Apart' by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Achebe — Chinua Achebe (Nigeria, 1958). ‌​‍Igbo society and colonialism. Classic African novel.

Answer

Ngugi

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Soyinka

Answer

Gordimer

Question 10

A teacher wants to foster a genuine love for reading in her elementary students. Which of the following strategies is most likely to cultivate intrinsic motivation for reading?

Accepted Answer

C. Creating a comfortable reading corner with a diverse selection of engaging books and allowing free choice. — Creating an environment that encourages free choice and provides engaging resources directly supports intrinsic motivation by making the activity enjoyable and personally relevant. Options A, B, and D are all examples of extrinsic motivators, relying on external rewards or punishments.

Answer

A. Awarding a prize to the student who reads the most books each month.

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B. Requiring students to write detailed book reports for extra credit.

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D. Threatening to assign additional homework if reading goals are not met.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #303