VFA Mixed Practice Test #666

Question 1

Ayyankali's famous agitations included:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Villuvandi Strike and Kallumala Strike — Ayyankali led both Villuvandi strike (1893 right to travel) and Kallumala strike (1915 right to wear).‌​‍

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Vaikom Satyagraha

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Only Kallumala Strike

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Only Villuvandi Strike

Question 2

The scientific name of humans is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homo sapiens — Modern humans are classified as Homo sapiens.‌​‍

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Homo habilis

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Homo neanderthalensis

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Homo erectus

Question 3

A school counselor notices that a bright student, who consistently performs well academically, has recently become withdrawn, anxious, and expresses feelings of worthlessness despite good grades. According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which needs are most likely unmet for this student, impacting their well-being?

Accepted Answer

C. Esteem needs — Given the student's consistent academic performance, their physiological and safety needs are likely met. The feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, and withdrawal, despite academic success, strongly suggest unmet esteem needs. These needs involve feelings of accomplishment, recognition, respect from others, and self-respect. While self-actualization is the highest level, esteem needs directly precede it and are more directly related to the described emotional distress.

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A. Physiological needs

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B. Safety needs

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D. Self-actualization needs

Question 4

Shalabham scheme:

Accepted Answer

Kerala students tablet — Government laptop/tablet for students (various years).

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Teacher training

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Uniform

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Lunch

Question 5

The COP28 in Dubai (2023) concluded with the first-ever Global Stocktake, a critical assessment of the world's progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Which of the following accurately reflects a key finding or recommendation from this Global Stocktake?

Accepted Answer

C. A call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner. — The COP28 in Dubai concluded with the first Global Stocktake, which assessed the world's progress against the Paris Agreement goals. A key outcome was a call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, as explicitly stated in the final decision text. Option A is an overstatement; a full phase-out by 2030 was not agreed upon. Option B is incorrect as the stocktake highlighted a significant gap in limiting warming to 1.5°C. Option D is also incorrect, as climate finance commitments remain a contentious issue with developed nations

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A. A definitive commitment to phase out all fossil fuel production by 2030.

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B. An acknowledgement of significant progress in limiting global warming to 1.5°C with current policies.

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D. A declaration that developed nations have fully met their climate finance commitments to developing countries.

Question 6

If AT = 20, BAT = 40, then CAT = ?

Accepted Answer

60 — AT: A(1)+T(20) = 21 (not 20). Pattern: position-based × 2: AT(1+20)=21? Use position sum × 1: AT=21? Standard PSC key = 60.

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36

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46

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50

Question 7

Nitrogen cycle step: nitrification converts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NH₃/NH₄⁺ to NO₂⁻ to NO₃⁻ (Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter) — Aerobic. Denitrification (Pseudomonas): NO₃⁻ → N₂, returns to atmosphere.‌​‍

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Protein to amino acid

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NO₃⁻ to N₂

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N₂ to NH₃

Question 8

K. Kelappan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom fighter (Kerala Gandhi) — Called 'Kerala Gandhi'.‌​‍

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Judge

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Actor

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Poet

Question 9

The slogan 'American Model Arabikadalil' is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punnapra–Vayalar struggle — Slogan of the 1946 Punnapra–Vayalar uprising.‌​‍

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Telangana struggle

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Kayyur struggle

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Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 10

Last Dewan of Travancore:‌​‍

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C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer wanted independence/Pakistan accession.‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #666