VFA Mixed Practice Test #819

Question 1

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 significantly expanded the scope of disabilities compared to its predecessor. How many specified categories of disabilities are recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016?

Accepted Answer

D. 21 — The RPwD Act, 2016, replaced the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. A key change was the expansion of the categories of disabilities from 7 to 21, reflecting a broader understanding of disability and ensuring more individuals are covered under the Act's provisions.

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A. 7

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B. 14

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C. 18

Question 2

Phases of the Moon are caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The relative positions of Earth, Moon and Sun — As Moon orbits, the fraction of its sunlit face visible from Earth changes.‌​‍

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Rotation of Moon

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Earth's shadow

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Changes in Moon's shape

Question 3

Lorentz force on moving charge:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

F = q(v × B) — Total Lorentz force: F = q(E + v × B). Circular motion in uniform B: r = mv/qB.‌​‍

Answer

F = qE only

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F = mv

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F = ma

Question 4

A newly appointed Headmaster in a government high school in Kerala is seeking clarification regarding academic guidelines and administrative procedures for both SSLC and Higher Secondary sections under the unified education system. To which authority should the Headmaster primarily refer for comprehensive directives?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of General Education (DGE) — The Directorate of General Education (DGE) was formed by merging the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) to streamline the administration of general education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels. Therefore, the DGE is the primary authority for comprehensive directives covering both SSLC (formerly under DPI) and Higher Secondary (formerly under DHSE) sections. SCERT focuses on curriculum development and teacher training, not day-to-day administrative directives for schools.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE)

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D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

Question 5

Swathi Thirunal known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Music and modernisation — Scholar-king, Carnatic/Hindustani composer.‌​‍

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Military conquest

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Temple building

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Social reform

Question 6

A watch given for repair is an example of a contract of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bailment — Bailment (Section 148, Indian Contract Act) — delivery of goods for a purpose with the understanding that they be returned.‌​‍

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Agency

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General contract

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Sale of goods

Question 7

Who is the author of the novel Chemmeen?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi (1956).‌​‍

Answer

Basheer

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MT

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OV Vijayan

Question 8

A teacher wants to assess students' understanding of a historical event while also developing their critical thinking skills. Which literary form would BEST serve this dual purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Debate script — A diary entry from a historical figure allows students to analyze perspectives, infer emotions, and evaluate the impact of events, fostering critical thinking. A biography provides a factual account but limits analysis, while debate scripts and poems prioritize argumentation or creativity over direct historical assessment.

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A. Biography

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B. Diary entry

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D. Poem

Question 9

NE Council:

Accepted Answer

Statutory body — Statutory — NE Council Act 1971.

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Constitutional

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Advisory

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None

Question 10

Meenamata disease is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mercury — Minamata (Japan) disease is caused by mercury poisoning.‌​‍

Answer

Iron

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Cadmium

Answer

Lead

VFA Mixed Practice Test #819