VFA Mixed Practice Test #356

Question 1

Who inaugurated Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi in 1958?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Inaugurated by PM Jawaharlal Nehru on 26 April 1958 in Thrissur.‌​‍

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Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma

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Pattam Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

Question 2

The alloy of copper and tin is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bronze — Bronze = Copper + Tin. ‌​‍Brass = Copper + Zinc. Steel = Iron + Carbon. ‌​‍Solder = Lead + Tin.

Answer

Brass

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Steel

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Solder

Question 3

A teacher observes that a student with visual impairment struggles with reading standard print textbooks. Which provision under the RPwD Act 2016 can be utilized to support this student?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must provide Braille textbooks and audio learning materials as per the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) — The RPwD Act 2016 (Section 31 and 16) mandates provision of assistive aids like Braille textbooks and accessible formats based on the child's needs. Transferring to a special school is not mandatory unless the child's needs cannot be met in a mainstream setting (A vs B). Reducing expectations or exempting exams violates the principle of inclusion (C and D).

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B. The student must be transferred to a special school for visually impaired children

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C. The class teacher should reduce academic expectations for the student

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D. The student should be exempted from all written examinations

Question 4

Kerala Budget 2025-26 size (approx):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Over 1.8 lakh Cr — Kerala's annual budget exceeded 1.8 lakh crore recently.‌​‍

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3 lakh Cr

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1.5 lakh Cr

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1 lakh Cr

Question 5

Depression key symptoms:

Accepted Answer

Low mood, loss of interest, sleep/appetite changes, suicidal thoughts — for ≥2 weeks — Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). SSRIs (fluoxetine), cognitive therapy. Global leading cause of disability.

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Mood

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Only sadness

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Temporary

Question 6

Who wrote the famous book 'A Short History of the Peasant Movement' in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Achutha Menon — C. Achutha Menon authored the work on Kerala peasant movements.‌​‍

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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P.K. Vasudevan Nair

Question 7

IIT Palakkad:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — 2015.‌​‍

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2020

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2008

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2019

Question 8

Under the 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA) in Kerala, which intervention specifically targets the enrollment and retention of girls from marginalized communities in government schools?

Accepted Answer

C. 'Kanya' Scholarships — Gender Sensitization Programmes under SSA Kerala focus on creating awareness and addressing barriers to girls' education, including social norms and stereotypes, to improve enrollment and retention in schools. Kuttikootam is a daycare initiative, 'Kanya' Scholarships are merit-based, and 'Sankalpam' is a general quality improvement program, not specifically for girls.

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A. Kuttikootam

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B. Gender Sensitization Programmes

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D. 'Sankalpam' for Girls

Question 9

The International Space Station (ISS) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

In Earth orbit — ISS orbits Earth at ~408 km altitude, completing one orbit every ~90 minutes.‌​‍

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On the Moon

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On Mars

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Stationary in space

Question 10

Which social reformer started the movement called 'Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.‌​‍

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

Answer

E.K. Janaki Amma

Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan

VFA Mixed Practice Test #356