VFA Mixed Practice Test #696

Question 1

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, School Management Committees (SMCs) are pivotal for effective school governance. In Kerala, how do the existing structures, particularly the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs), typically integrate with or complement the mandate of SMCs in public schools?

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B. PTAs often function as the de facto SMCs, with active participation of parents and teachers, and LSGIs provide infrastructure and support. — In Kerala, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) have a long history of strong and active involvement in school management, often fulfilling many of the roles envisioned for SMCs under the RTE Act. Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) play a significant role in providing infrastructural development and financial support to public schools. This collaborative model ensures community participation and effective governance, leveraging existing robust local structures rather than creating entirely separate, overriding bodies.

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A. LSGIs primarily handle financial allocations, while PTAs solely focus on extracurricular activities, with minimal overlap with SMC functions.

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C. SMCs are independently constituted, and their decisions override those of PTAs and LSGIs in all academic and administrative matters.

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D. Kerala has opted out of forming SMCs, instead relying entirely on the traditional PTA system and direct LSGI oversight.

Question 2

Master endocrine gland:‌​‍

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Pituitary (under control of hypothalamus) — Anterior: GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, prolactin. ‌​‍Posterior: ADH, oxytocin (stored, made in hypothalamus).

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Adrenal

Question 3

COVID-19 first reported in:‌​‍

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Wuhan, China 2019 — Wuhan, China, December 2019.‌​‍

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Italy

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USA

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India

Question 4

The NCERT Class 11 Sociology book 'Understanding Sociology' covers:‌​‍

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Sociological theories, methods, institutions (family, education, economy, polity, religion) — Standard intro sociology curriculum — theories, research, and major social institutions.‌​‍

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Only Indian sociology

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Only statistics

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Only politics

Question 5

A 16-year-old girl starts spending significantly more time with her friends, values their opinions highly, and occasionally challenges her parents' rules, stating 'all my friends do it.' How should this behavior generally be interpreted by her parents from a developmental perspective?

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B. A normal part of seeking independence and peer affiliation during adolescence. — During adolescence, it is normal for individuals to increasingly seek autonomy from parents and develop stronger affiliations with peer groups. While parents' guidance remains important, valuing peer opinions and occasionally challenging rules are typical aspects of establishing independence and forming a social identity. This is a crucial step towards adulthood, not necessarily severe rebellion or regression.

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A. A sign of severe rebellion requiring strict disciplinary action.

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C. A clear indication of negative peer pressure that must be immediately stopped.

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D. A regression to an earlier stage of development due to insecurity.

Question 6

India's G20 Presidency in 2023 championed the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. What was the primary motivation behind this historic move, as articulated by India?

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D. To provide a stronger voice for the Global South and address its developmental priorities more effectively. — The inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 under India's presidency was a landmark decision. India consistently advocated for this move to amplify the voice of the Global South and ensure that the developmental priorities and concerns of developing nations, particularly from Africa, are adequately represented and addressed at the highest global economic forum. While economic integration (C) is a potential benefit, the overarching motivation was about equitable representation and addressing global imbalances. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not reflect the stat

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A. To balance the influence of Western European nations within the G20.

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B. To facilitate greater military cooperation between G20 and African nations.

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C. To accelerate the economic integration of African states into global trade blocs.

Question 7

A Headmaster of a government upper primary school needs guidance on implementing a new academic support program for students within their educational sub-district. Which education officer is primarily responsible for providing academic supervision and guidance to schools at the sub-district level in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the primary authority responsible for academic supervision and administration of lower primary and upper primary schools within a specific educational sub-district. The DEO/DDE operates at the district level, overseeing high schools and the AEOs. The State Project Director manages state-level programs, not sub-district academic guidance.

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A. District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Kerala

Question 8

Which of the following interventions is most effective in breaking the chain of infection at the 'mode of transmission' link in a hospital setting?

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B. Ensuring proper hand hygiene among healthcare workers. — The 'mode of transmission' refers to how the infectious agent travels from the reservoir to the susceptible host. Proper hand hygiene by healthcare workers is the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of microorganisms, especially via direct or indirect contact, thereby directly breaking the chain at the mode of transmission link. While isolation targets the reservoir and portal of exit, and antibiotics/nutrition target the susceptible host, hand hygiene directly interrupts the vehicle of transmission.

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A. Administering prophylactic antibiotics to all high-risk patients.

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C. Isolating patients with known multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs).

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D. Providing nutritional support to enhance patient immunity.

Question 9

Largest phylum in animals:‌​‍

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Arthropoda — Arthropoda (insects, crustaceans etc.).‌​‍

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Chordata

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Annelida

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Mollusca

Question 10

Idukki Dam on:‌​‍

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Periyar — Periyar River.‌​‍

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Bharathapuzha

VFA Mixed Practice Test #696