VFA Mixed Practice Test #214

Question 1

English Channel between:

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UK and France — Connects Atlantic - North Sea.

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UK and Ireland

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France and Spain

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UK and Netherlands

Question 2

Indian sociology's pioneer who studied Tribes (1934: The Aborigines) was:

Accepted Answer

G. S. Ghurye — Ghurye's 'The Aborigines — So Called — And Their Future' (1943) — argued tribals are 'backward Hindus'. Contrasted with Verrier Elwin's protectionist view.

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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Verrier Elwin

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Irawati Karve

Question 3

Which Union Ministry launched the e-Shram portal (centralized database of unorganized workers)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment — e-Shram was launched in August 2021 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment.‌​‍

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Ministry of Finance

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 4

Which was the first Indian newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hicky's Bengal Gazette (James Augustus Hicky, 1780) — English weekly, Kolkata. Government closed it 1782 after sedition. First Indian-owned: Samachar Darpan (1818, Bengali, Serampore).

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Times of India

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Hindu

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Amrit Bazar Patrika

Question 5

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising took place in which year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1946 — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Travancore government took place in October 1946.‌​‍

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1921

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1930

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1957

Question 6

Ms. Devi, a high school teacher, observes that her students struggle with critical thinking in history lessons. She decides to initiate an action research project. What would be the MOST appropriate first step for Ms. Devi to take immediately after identifying this problem?

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B. Collect data on current student performance in critical thinking through observations, surveys, or assignments. — After identifying a problem, the first crucial step in action research is to gather relevant data to understand the problem in depth and establish a baseline. This data collection (Option B) helps to confirm the problem's existence, identify its scope, and inform the subsequent planning of interventions. While reviewing literature (Option C) is valuable, it typically follows initial data collection or problem refinement, and immediately implementing a solution (Option A) or designing a formal experimental study (Option D) bypasses the investigative phase central to action research.

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A. Immediately introduce a new textbook chapter on critical thinking skills.

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C. Review existing academic literature on critical thinking strategies in history education.

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D. Formulate a hypothesis about the causes of poor critical thinking and design an experimental study.

Question 7

Torque on current loop in uniform magnetic field is maximum when:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plane of loop parallel to B (normal ⊥ B) — τ = NIAB sin θ, where θ = angle between m and B. Basis of motor/galvanometer.‌​‍

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Plane perpendicular to B

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No torque

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Any angle

Question 8

NITI Aayog initiatives for EVs and air quality: (i) LiFE (ii) Shoonya (iii) NDAP (iv) E-Amrit‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (ii & iv) — Shoonya and E-Amrit promote EVs directly. ‌​‍LiFE is Lifestyle for Environment (broader); NDAP is data platform.

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Only (i)

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Only (iii)

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Only (iii & iv)

Question 9

A teacher observes that a student who consistently excels in mathematics also demonstrates strong analytical skills in science and logic puzzles, but struggles with activities requiring artistic expression or social interaction. According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of intelligence, which factor primarily accounts for the student's consistent high performance across mathematics, science, and logic?

Accepted Answer

C. General factor (g-factor) — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks, and 's-factors' (specific intelligence) for particular abilities. The student's consistent high performance in diverse analytical subjects indicates a strong general cognitive ability or g-factor. S-factors would explain their struggles in specific areas like art or social interaction, while crystallized intelligence is a concept from Cattell.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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B. Group factor

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D. Crystallized intelligence

Question 10

India hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — India hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in October 2022 at venues in Bhubaneswar, Goa, and Navi Mumbai.‌​‍

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2020

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2023

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2021

VFA Mixed Practice Test #214