VFA Mixed Practice Test #296

Question 1

The IUPAC name of CH₃COOH is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ethanoic acid — CH₃COOH = ethanoic acid (acetic acid in common name). ‌​‍Vinegar is ~5–10% acetic acid.

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Methanoic acid

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Propanoic acid

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Formic acid

Question 2

World War II began with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

German invasion of Poland (1 Sept 1939) — Germany invaded Poland 1 Sept 1939. ‌​‍UK and France declared war 3 Sept. War ended 2 Sept 1945 (Japan's surrender).

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Japanese invasion of China

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Italian invasion of Ethiopia

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Pearl Harbor

Question 3

The first Malayalam novel about social reform in the Nair community was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indulekha — Indulekha (O. ‌​‍Chandu Menon, 1889) depicted progressive ideas in the Nair community including women's education.

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Chemmeen

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Marthanda Varma

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Balyakalasakhi

Question 4

World's largest bird statue is built in Jatayu Nature Park. In which place of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Chadayamangalam — Jatayu Earth's Center at Chadayamangalam, Kollam — features world's largest bird sculpture.

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Chennamangalam

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Kothamangalam

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Kaipamangalam

Question 5

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam:

Accepted Answer

SNDP — Organization founded by Sree Narayana Guru.

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Kudumbashree

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Sabha

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Akademi

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Aardram' Mission under the Kerala Health Department?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishment of 'Kudumbashree' units in all government hospitals — The 'Aardram' Mission focuses on upgrading primary health centres to family health centres, expanding mental health services, and improving palliative care through initiatives like 'Swasraya Kiranam'. 'Kudumbashree' units are not a direct component of this mission, though they may collaborate in some programmes.

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A. Strengthening of primary health centres into family health centres

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B. Introduction of 'Swasraya Kiranam' for palliative care

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B. Implementation of 'Jeevanam' for mental health support

Question 7

Fluoride excess causes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fluorosis — Dental/skeletal fluorosis.‌​‍

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Goitre

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Scurvy

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Rickets

Question 8

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kottayam district needs sanction for the appointment of a substitute teacher due to a long-term leave vacancy and also requires approval for minor infrastructure repair funds. To which officer should these requests be primarily submitted for official processing and sanction?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO), Kottayam — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the authority responsible for the administration and supervision of High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools within a district, including matters like teacher appointments, transfers, and allocation of funds for school maintenance. The AEO primarily deals with LP and UP schools, while the DDE supervises DEOs and AEOs at the district level.

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A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO), Kottayam

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE), Kottayam

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D. District Collector, Kottayam

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary purpose of formative assessment in education?

Accepted Answer

B. To diagnose learning difficulties and provide immediate feedback. — Formative assessment aims to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback to identify gaps in understanding. Option A refers to summative assessment, C is irrelevant to formative goals, and D describes high-stakes testing rather than continuous evaluation.

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A. To assign final grades for academic performance.

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C. To rank students based on their overall achievements.

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D. To conduct standardized tests at the end of the academic year.

Question 10

What is the primary objective of the 'Hi-Tech School Project' implemented by the Kerala Education Department through KITE?

Accepted Answer

C. To transform public schools into smart campuses with digital classrooms and IT labs. — The Hi-Tech School Project, a flagship initiative of the Kerala Education Department, aims to upgrade government and aided schools by establishing smart digital classrooms and fully equipped IT labs. This transformation ensures that students have access to modern learning tools and broadband internet connectivity, enhancing the overall educational experience. Options A, B, and D describe specific components, a limited scope, or an unrelated goal, respectively.

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A. To provide free laptops to all government school students.

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B. To establish advanced research facilities in selected higher secondary schools.

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D. To introduce foreign language courses in all government schools.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #296