VFA Mixed Practice Test #152

Question 1

The part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iris (with pupil) — The iris (coloured ring) controls pupil size — dilates in dim light, constricts in bright.‌​‍

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Lens

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Cornea

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Retina

Question 2

Vitamin B12 deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anaemia — Pernicious anaemia. Cobalamin. Source: meat, eggs.‌​‍

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Night blindness

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Scurvy

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Beriberi

Question 3

Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch at the Battle of:

Accepted Answer

Colachel — The Battle of Colachel (1741) saw Travancore king Marthanda Varma defeat the Dutch, ending their colonial power in Kerala.

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Poovar

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Kayamkulam

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Ambalapuzha

Question 4

Who organised Savarna Jatha in Vaikom Satyagraha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha (1924).‌​‍

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A.K. Gopalan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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K. Kelappan

Question 5

Who is the 'Missile Man of India'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam — Dr. ‌​‍A.P.J. Abdul Kalam — for his work on India's missile and nuclear programmes. ‌​‍11th President.

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Vikram Sarabhai

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Homi Bhabha

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Satish Dhawan

Question 6

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the primary age group for which free and compulsory education is guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This provision ensures that every child in this age group has the right to elementary education, covering classes I to VIII.

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A. 3 to 14 years

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C. 5 to 18 years

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D. 6 to 18 years

Question 7

Which organelle is known as the 'suicide bag' of the cell?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lysosome — Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes; rupture causes cell destruction (autolysis).‌​‍

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Centrosome

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Ribosome

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Mitochondrion

Question 8

The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2009 strongly advocates for a shift in teacher preparation programs. Which of the following is a key recommendation of NCFTE 2009 regarding the nature of teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. To prepare teachers for a diverse and inclusive classroom environment. — NCFTE 2009 emphasizes preparing teachers to handle diverse learners and foster inclusive classroom environments, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the spirit of NCFTE 2009, which promotes practical orientation, flexibility, and quality enhancement in teacher education rather than mere theoretical focus, rigid standardization, or reduced duration.

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A. To focus primarily on theoretical knowledge of educational psychology.

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C. To standardize all teacher training content uniformly across the country.

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D. To reduce the duration of teacher training courses to attract more candidates.

Question 9

Dielectric constant of vacuum:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — K (or εr) = ε/ε₀. For air ≈1.0006; water ≈80; ferroelectrics very high.‌​‍

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0

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∞

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2

Question 10

Which of the following is a limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Limited access to reliable electricity and internet — Limited access to reliable electricity and internet is a significant limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala. While high initial costs, lack of teacher training, and over-reliance on traditional methods are also challenges, unreliable infrastructure is a more immediate and widespread issue in rural areas.

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A. High initial cost of infrastructure

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B. Over-reliance on traditional teaching methods

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C. Lack of teacher training in ICT

VFA Mixed Practice Test #152