VFA Mixed Practice Test #340

Question 1

A primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is to promote multilingualism and the power of language in education. Regarding the medium of instruction for school education, what does NEP 2020 primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Instruction in home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — The NEP 2020 strongly advocates for instruction in the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. This emphasis aims to ensure better learning outcomes and cognitive development by leveraging a child's familiar language. The policy does not mandate English, Sanskrit, or Hindi exclusively, but rather promotes multilingualism and local languages.

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A. English as the mandatory medium of instruction from Grade 1 onwards across all schools.

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B. Sanskrit as the primary medium of instruction, especially in foundational stages, to preserve cultural heritage.

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D. Exclusive use of Hindi as the medium of instruction throughout the country for national integration.

Question 2

Space programme father:

Accepted Answer

Vikram Sarabhai — Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.

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Bhabha

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Abdul Kalam

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Kasturirangan

Question 3

Dolly (cloned sheep) born:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1996 — First cloned mammal, 1996 (announced 1997).‌​‍

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1990

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2000

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2005

Question 4

The cochlea of the ear is involved in:

Accepted Answer

Hearing (converting sound to nerve impulses) — Cochlea houses the organ of Corti; hair cells convert vibrations to neural signals.

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Balance only

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Taste

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Smell

Question 5

Feminism's three waves are traditionally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st wave (suffrage), 2nd wave (workplace/body), 3rd wave (intersectional) — 1st wave late 19th-early 20th C (vote); 2nd wave 1960s-80s; 3rd wave 1990s onwards (intersectionality — race, class, sexuality).‌​‍

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Liberal, radical, Marxist

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Indian, Western, African

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Ancient, medieval, modern

Question 6

Covaxin by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Biotech — Bharat Biotech + ICMR.‌​‍

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Zydus

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Serum Institute

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Pfizer

Question 7

ICC T20 WC 2024 winning captain (India):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rohit Sharma — Rohit Sharma captained India to T20 WC 2024 title.‌​‍

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Virat Kohli

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Hardik Pandya

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Rishabh Pant

Question 8

Enzymes are:

Accepted Answer

Proteins — Biological catalysts (most are proteins).

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Fats

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Carbohydrates

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DNA

Question 9

Recognized as a cornerstone of intellectual awakening and public education in Kerala, which institution holds the distinction of being the first public library established in the state, predating many similar initiatives across India?

Accepted Answer

A. State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram — The State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram, also known as the Trivandrum Public Library, was established in 1829. It holds the unique distinction of being the first public library in Kerala and one of the oldest in India, playing a vital role in fostering literacy and intellectual discourse before the establishment of other regional libraries.

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B. Kottayam Public Library

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C. Thrissur Public Library

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D. Ernakulam Public Library

Question 10

The plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ethylene — Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone that triggers ripening.‌​‍

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Cytokinin

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Gibberellin

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Auxin

VFA Mixed Practice Test #340