VFA Mixed Practice Test #97

Question 1

Kerala Mini Kits Agri Scheme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Comprehensive farmer support.‌​‍

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Tools

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Fertilizer

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Seed distribution

Question 2

During a parent-teacher meeting in a Kerala government school, a parent expresses concern that their child, a student with a learning disability, is frequently reprimanded publicly by the teacher for not keeping up with the class, causing the child emotional distress. Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009, is most directly being violated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment. — The RTE Act, 2009 explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children. Public reprimand that causes emotional distress, especially to a child with special needs, falls under mental harassment and is a direct violation of this provision. The other options are valid provisions of the RTE Act but are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

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A. Prohibition of private tuition by teachers.

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C. Provision for admission of children from weaker sections.

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D. Requirement for minimum number of working days in an academic year.

Question 3

The Ellora caves feature:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buddhist + Hindu + Jain (religious coexistence) — Ellora 34 caves (6th-11th C CE) — rare tri-religious site. ‌​‍Cave 16 Kailasa Temple largest monolithic structure. UNESCO.

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Only Jain

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Only Hindu

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Only Buddhist

Question 4

Which authority is responsible for the enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) — The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) is the primary authority responsible for the enforcement of the NDPS Act, including the control and regulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) was later established to coordinate and strengthen enforcement efforts.

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A. Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)

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C. State Excise Department

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D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 5

The Dr. B.C. Roy Award, a national honour recognizing eminent medical persons for their contributions to medicine, medical education, and public health, was originally instituted by which of the following organizations in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Council of India (MCI) — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award was instituted in 1976 by the Medical Council of India (MCI) to honour eminent medical persons for their outstanding contributions. Although the MCI has since been replaced by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the award's historical origin and institution are specifically attributed to the MCI, not the ICMR, IMA, or the Ministry directly.

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A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

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C. Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Question 6

Raja Ravi Varma from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kilimanoor, Kerala — Kilimanoor palace — 1848.‌​‍

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TVM

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Kochi

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Thrissur

Question 7

Momentum is the product of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mass and velocity — p = mv; SI unit kg·m/s.‌​‍

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Force and time

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Mass and acceleration

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Mass and displacement

Question 8

One who studies animals is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zoologist — Zoology = study of animals; botanist = plants; geologist = rocks/earth.‌​‍

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Geologist

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Archaeologist

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Botanist

Question 9

Globalisation refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Intensification of worldwide social, economic, cultural, political connections — Globalisation includes trade, finance, migration, information, culture flows — connecting nations more intensively since 1990s.‌​‍

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Only trade

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Only immigration

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Only internet

Question 10

State Council of Ministers max:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15% of Assembly — 91st Amendment — 15% of Assembly strength.‌​‍

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10% of Assembly

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20% of Assembly

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No limit

VFA Mixed Practice Test #97