VFA Mixed Practice Test #546

Question 1

The oldest irrigation project in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pothundi — Pothundi (Palakkad) is Kerala's oldest irrigation project, completed in 1927.‌​‍

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Peechi

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Neyyar

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Malampuzha

Question 2

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

Question 3

Malaria is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium (protozoan) — transmitted by female Anopheles — 4 species: P. ‌​‍vivax (most common in India), P. falciparum (most severe), P. ‌​‍malariae, P. ovale. ‌​‍Sporozoites injected by mosquito.

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Bacteria

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Fungus

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Virus

Question 4

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 × 10⁸ m/s — c ≈ 299,792,458 m/s ≈ 3 × 10⁸ m/s.‌​‍

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3 × 10¹⁰ m/s

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3 × 10⁶ m/s

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3 × 10⁵ m/s

Question 5

Who presided over the Aluva Religious Conference of 1924?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru presided, declaring 'One caste, one religion, one God for man'.‌​‍

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Swami Satyavrathan

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Swami Bodhananda

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 6

Thermal power plants use which fuel to produce electricity?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coal (or natural gas, oil) — Thermal plants burn fossil fuels to heat water → steam → turbine → generator.‌​‍

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Uranium only

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Water only

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Sunlight

Question 7

Humus found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A horizon (topsoil) — Organic-rich top.‌​‍

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C horizon

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R horizon

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B horizon

Question 8

What is the primary objective of employing various teaching aids, including both traditional and ICT-based tools, in a typical classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. To make the learning process more effective, engaging, and concrete for students. — The fundamental purpose of teaching aids is to enhance the learning experience by making abstract concepts more tangible, stimulating student interest, and accommodating different learning styles. While they can support the teacher, their main goal is to improve student comprehension and retention, not merely to entertain or reduce teacher workload.

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A. To minimize the amount of verbal explanation required from the teacher.

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C. To primarily entertain students and prevent boredom during lessons.

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D. To reduce the overall preparation time for the teacher before each class.

Question 9

Largest rainforest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amazon — Amazon Basin — 5.5 million sq km.‌​‍

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Daintree

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Congo

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Valdivian

Question 10

Silent Valley movement led to:

Accepted Answer

Saving Silent Valley rainforest (Kerala, 1970s-80s, cancellation of dam 1983) — KSSP-led. MGK Menon committee recommended no dam. One of India's first successful environmental movements.

Answer

Dam built

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Deforestation

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Uranium mine

VFA Mixed Practice Test #546