VFA Mixed Practice Test #693

Question 1

Largest island in world:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Greenland — Greenland (2.16 million sq km).‌​‍

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New Guinea

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Borneo

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Madagascar

Question 2

The Abstinence Movement (Nivartana Prasthanam) was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Representation of backward communities — 1930s movement for political representation of backward communities in Travancore legislature.‌​‍

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Prohibition of alcohol

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Temple entry

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Education

Question 3

A teacher in a government school in Kerala wants to utilize advanced technology for delivering lessons, access digital learning resources, and participate in professional development programs focused on ICT integration. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would be most relevant for this teacher's needs?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state agency responsible for implementing ICT initiatives in schools, providing Hi-Tech classrooms, digital resources, and extensive teacher training in ICT. Pravesanolsavam is a school reopening festival, the General Education Protection Mission is a broader initiative for overall school quality, and the School Sanitation Drive focuses on hygiene, none directly catering to the teacher's specific technology and professional development needs.

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A. Pravesanolsavam

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B. General Education Protection Mission

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D. School Sanitation Drive

Question 4

Kerala literacy campaign year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.‌​‍

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1995

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1991

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1989

Question 5

To foster intrinsic motivation in students for a long-term project, which of the following strategies should a teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

C. Providing opportunities for students to choose their project topic and presentation format. — Providing opportunities for choice and autonomy (option C) is a key factor in fostering intrinsic motivation. When students have a sense of control over their learning, they are more likely to be engaged and invested in the task. Options A, B, and D primarily rely on extrinsic motivators or create pressure, which can sometimes undermine intrinsic interest, especially in the long run.

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A. Offering significant cash rewards for project completion.

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B. Emphasizing strict deadlines and grading criteria.

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D. Encouraging intense competition among student groups.

Question 6

Photosynthesis in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leaf — Chloroplasts in leaves.‌​‍

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Root

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Stem

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Flower

Question 7

A school conducts a final examination at the end of the academic year to determine promotion to the next grade. Simultaneously, teachers maintain portfolios of student work throughout the year and provide weekly comments on their progress. The final examination serves as a ________ assessment, while the portfolio and weekly comments serve as ________ assessment.

Accepted Answer

C. summative; formative — The final examination at the end of the year for promotion is a classic example of summative assessment, as it evaluates learning outcomes and certifies achievement. The ongoing maintenance of portfolios and weekly comments providing feedback for progress are characteristic of formative assessment, aimed at improving learning during the instructional process. Diagnostic assessment identifies initial knowledge gaps, and placement assessment determines appropriate course levels.

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A. formative; summative

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B. diagnostic; formative

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D. summative; diagnostic

Question 8

Principles of Law of Inheritance were enunciated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mendel — Gregor Mendel, father of genetics, formulated laws of inheritance.‌​‍

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Punnett

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Morgan

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Bateson

Question 9

Narmada Bachao Andolan led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medha Patkar — Against Sardar Sarovar Dam. ‌​‍Displacement and rehabilitation issues. SC allowed height increase conditional.

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Vandana Shiva

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Sunderlal

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Aruna Roy

Question 10

Kottayam district since:

Accepted Answer

1956 — Formation at Kerala birth.

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1947

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1960

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1970

VFA Mixed Practice Test #693