VFA Mixed Practice Test #746

Question 1

Under the NEP 2020, which body has been proposed to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) to oversee higher education in India?

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A. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) — The NEP 2020 recommends replacing the UGC with the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) to focus on holistic and multidisciplinary education, reducing administrative burdens. AICTE and NAAC are specialized bodies for technical education and accreditation, respectively, while NCHE is not proposed in the policy.

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B. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

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C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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D. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Question 2

In the context of democratic decentralisation in Kerala, which of the following best describes the most distinctive feature of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) launched in 1996?

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B. Direct and extensive participation of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on direct citizen participation. Its most distinctive feature was the active involvement of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans, thereby democratizing the planning process from the grassroots. While financial devolution (Option A) was a crucial enabling factor, it was the participatory planning process that truly defined the uniqueness of the PPC. Option C describes institutional reforms mandated by constitutional amendments, not the spe

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A. The mandatory reservation of 40% of the state's plan funds for local self-government institutions (LSGIs).

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C. The establishment of independent State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions to oversee local body elections and finances.

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D. The complete autonomy granted to LSGIs in revenue generation and allocation without state government oversight.

Question 3

The electric bulb was invented by:‌​‍

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Thomas Edison — Thomas Edison invented the practical incandescent electric bulb in 1879.‌​‍

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Tesla

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Faraday

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Watt

Question 4

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

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C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

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A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 5

Sodium (Na+) is a crucial electrolyte in the human body. What is its primary role in maintaining cellular function and fluid balance?

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C. Maintaining osmotic pressure and nerve impulse transmission. — Sodium is the primary extracellular cation and plays a critical role in maintaining osmotic pressure and fluid balance between cells and their surroundings. It is also essential for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction. Oxygen transport is primarily by hemoglobin, blood clotting by platelets and coagulation factors, and genetic information storage by nucleic acids.

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A. Facilitating oxygen transport.

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B. Regulating blood clotting.

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D. Storing genetic information.

Question 6

The State Government decides to revise the curriculum for Class 10 Social Science textbooks to incorporate updated historical perspectives and contemporary socio-economic issues. Which autonomous body under the General Education Department is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of developing, designing, and publishing this revised curriculum and textbooks?

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D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training, and educational research for school education. Pareeksha Bhavan handles examinations, and the DGE is the overall administrative head, while the Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority focuses on adult literacy programs.

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A. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

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B. Pareeksha Bhavan

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 7

Raja Rao is known for his novel:

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Kanthapura — Raja Rao's 'Kanthapura' (1938) depicts the impact of Gandhi's movement on a South Indian village.

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Untouchable

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Train to Pakistan

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The English Teacher

Question 8

Protein deficiency in children:‌​‍

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Both B and C — Kwashiorkor (protein) and Marasmus (protein + calories).‌​‍

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Scurvy

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Kwashiorkor

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Marasmus

Question 9

Vaikom Satyagraha:‌​‍

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1924-25 — 1924-25 for road access near temple.‌​‍

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1920-21

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1930-31

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1936

Question 10

UN Day:‌​‍

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24 Oct — 24 October (UN founded, 1945).‌​‍

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10 Dec

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1 Jan

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26 Jun

VFA Mixed Practice Test #746