VFA Mixed Practice Test #430

Question 1

About Wimbledon Championship and Tennis — which is NOT correct? ‌​‍(i) Wimbledon is first Grand Slam in the year (ii) There are six Grand Slam tournaments (iii) ITF HQ is in UK (iv) Madison Keys won Australian Open first Slam

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Australian Open is first of four Grand Slams (not Wimbledon, which is 3rd). ‌​‍There are FOUR (not six) Grand Slams.

Answer

All incorrect

Answer

Only ii & iii

Answer

Only iii & iv

Question 2

Kerala's first Chief Minister:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EMS Namboodiripad — EMS Namboodiripad — first CM of Kerala (1957), first elected communist CM in India.‌​‍

Answer

C. Achutha Menon

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R. Sankar

Answer

Pattom Thanu Pillai

Question 3

The 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) is widely considered to be aligned with constructivist learning theories. Which aspect of the 5E model most strongly reflects the constructivist idea that learners actively build their own understanding?

Accepted Answer

B. The emphasis on students conducting investigations and making observations in the 'Explore' phase. — The 'Explore' phase of the 5E model directly embodies constructivist principles by providing students with hands-on, active learning experiences where they can investigate, experiment, and construct their own understanding. While other phases contribute, active construction from direct interaction is most prominent here. The Explain phase is more teacher-directed, and Evaluate measures outcomes, while Engage sets the stage.

Answer

A. The teacher's role in the 'Explain' phase to provide clear definitions.

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C. The use of formal assessments in the 'Evaluate' phase to measure knowledge retention.

Answer

D. The initial 'Engage' phase focusing on capturing student interest.

Question 4

Dengue is transmitted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aedes mosquito — Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. ‌​‍It bites mainly during daytime.

Answer

Anopheles mosquito

Answer

Housefly

Answer

Rat

Question 5

Paytm founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vijay Shekhar Sharma — VSS.‌​‍

Answer

Kunal

Answer

Binny

Answer

Sachin Bansal

Question 6

Idukki dam height:

Accepted Answer

168m — 168 m — 2nd largest arch dam in Asia.

Answer

200m

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150m

Answer

100m

Question 7

Master gland:

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — Pituitary — controls other glands.

Answer

Thyroid

Answer

Liver

Answer

Adrenal

Question 8

Kerala's Rajya Sabha seats:

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 seats.

Answer

6

Answer

12

Answer

14

Question 9

Chandragupta II's court had how many 'Navaratnas' (nine gems)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 legendary navaratnas: Kalidasa, Amarasimha, Dhanvantari, Varahamihira, Vararuchi, Ghatakarpara, Kshapanaka, Shanku, Vetala Bhatta. ‌​‍(Historical accuracy debated.)

Answer

11

Answer

7

Answer

5

Question 10

Who wrote the famous work 'Jathikummi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan composed Jathikummi (1912) — anti-caste poem.‌​‍

Answer

Kelappan

Answer

O.N.V. Kurup

Answer

E.M.S.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #430