VFA Mixed Practice Test #580

Question 1

NEP 2020 proposes significant reforms in the assessment system, moving towards a holistic, 360-degree assessment of student progress. Which of the following national initiatives has been established to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, as adopted by SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the national assessment centre established under NEP 2020. Its role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, ensuring a more holistic and comprehensive approach to measuring learning outcomes. NCERT, UGC, and NITI Aayog have different primary functions within the education system.

Answer

A. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

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B. UGC (University Grants Commission)

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C. NITI Aayog

Question 2

UPA chairperson:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sonia Gandhi — Sonia Gandhi since 2004.‌​‍

Answer

Rahul

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Manmohan

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Kharge

Question 3

In the typical microteaching cycle, what step immediately follows the 'Teach' phase?

Accepted Answer

C. Feedback — The standard microteaching cycle involves 'Teach', followed immediately by 'Feedback' from observers and supervisors. Based on this feedback, the teacher then 'Re-plans' the lesson to refine the specific skill, and subsequently 'Re-teaches' it to a different micro-group.

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A. Re-plan

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B. Re-teach

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D. Skill Introduction

Question 4

Kasaragod taluk was added to Kerala in 1956 from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South Karnataka — Kasaragod was part of South Karnataka before being added to Kerala on state formation.‌​‍

Answer

South Canara

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Coorg

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Madras Presidency

Question 5

Kerala Coastal Police:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marine surveillance — Marine law enforcement.‌​‍

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None

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Only port

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Only tourist

Question 6

Which major event was hosted by New Delhi in 2010?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Commonwealth Games — New Delhi hosted the XIX Commonwealth Games in October 2010.‌​‍

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Asian Indoor Games

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Asian Games

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World Games

Question 7

The Swadeshabhimani newspaper was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vakkom Moulavi — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani in 1905. ‌​‍K. Ramakrishna Pillai was its famous editor who was exiled by the Travancore Dewan for his writings.

Answer

K. Ramakrishna Pillai

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Hermann Gundert

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C.V. Kunhiraman

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of social stratification in Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy — Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy are classic examples of social stratification, where individuals are categorized and ranked in a social hierarchy based on caste, which historically influences access to resources and opportunities.

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A. Differences in income levels between urban and rural areas

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C. Variability in educational attainment across districts

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D. Age-based roles in a family

Question 9

Fill in: 'Each of the boys ___ a book.'

Accepted Answer

has — 'Each' is singular → singular verb 'has'.

Answer

have

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are

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were

Question 10

Cotton is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

White gold — White Gold.‌​‍

Answer

Golden fibre

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Silver fibre

Answer

Green gold

VFA Mixed Practice Test #580