VFA Mixed Practice Test #564

Question 1

Malayalam classical status:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — 2013.‌​‍

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2008

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2004

Answer

2015

Question 2

Following the formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, significant changes were implemented in the administrative and political setup. Who was entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the first Chief Minister of this newly unified state, reflecting the transitional political dynamics of the period?

Accepted Answer

C. Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, who was serving as the Prime Minister of Travancore at the time of the merger, was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the United State of Travancore and Cochin. This appointment was a crucial step in establishing the new administrative structure of the merged state. Pattam Thanu Pillai and C. Kesavan later served as Chief Ministers of Travancore-Cochin, while E.M.S. Namboodiripad became the first Chief Minister of the larger, linguistically reorganized state of Kerala in 1957.

Answer

A. C. Kesavan

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B. Pattam Thanu Pillai

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D. E. M. S. Namboodiripad

Question 3

Which element is common to all organic compounds?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carbon — Carbon is the essential element in all organic compounds. ‌​‍The branch of chemistry dealing with carbon compounds is Organic Chemistry.

Answer

Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a constructivist learning environment?

Accepted Answer

C. Assessment focuses primarily on students' ability to recall isolated facts through rote memorization. — In a constructivist environment, assessment is more holistic, focusing on understanding, application, and the process of knowledge construction, rather than just recall of isolated facts. Options A, B, and D are all core characteristics of constructivist learning, emphasizing active student engagement and the teacher's role as a guide.

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A. Learners actively participate in problem-solving and inquiry.

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B. Teachers facilitate learning by posing questions and providing resources.

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D. Learning activities are designed to build upon students' prior knowledge and experiences.

Question 5

From which year has November 15 been observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day)?

Accepted Answer

2021 — Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was first observed on 15 November 2021, Birsa Munda's birthday.

Answer

2001

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2011

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2024

Question 6

Unit of resistance:

Accepted Answer

Ohm — Ohm (Ω).

Answer

Volt

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Ampere

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Farad

Question 7

Kerala Model of Development is distinctive for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

High human development (literacy, life expectancy) at relatively low per-capita income — Kerala Model: decades of land reform, social movements, public health/education investment → HDI comparable to high-income nations at far lower GDP per capita.‌​‍

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Mining

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Heavy industry

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High GDP

Question 8

Aarogyasetu app was launched during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COVID-19 pandemic 2020 — AarogyaSetu was a COVID-19 contact tracing app launched in April 2020 during the pandemic.‌​‍

Answer

Swine Flu 2015

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Demonetisation 2016

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Dengue outbreak 2017

Question 9

Dholavira (Gujarat) is distinctive for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Water reservoirs + 3-division city layout — Dholavira (Rann of Kutch) — sophisticated water management via reservoirs. ‌​‍UNESCO World Heritage 2021.

Answer

Dockyard

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Granary

Answer

Great Bath

Question 10

When was the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 enforced?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 January 1990 — Enforced on 30 January 1990.‌​‍

Answer

30 July 1990

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30 November 1990

Answer

22 February 1991

VFA Mixed Practice Test #564