VFA Mixed Practice Test #361

Question 1

Which of the following is a key limitation of using MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in school education?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of personalized feedback and support — MOOCs are often free or low-cost, but their major limitation is the lack of personalized feedback and support due to large student numbers. Distractors A and C are incorrect as MOOCs are typically affordable and widely available, while D contradicts the core concept of online learning.

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A. High cost of enrollment

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C. Limited availability of courses

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D. Requirement for face-to-face attendance

Question 2

Melatonin from:

Accepted Answer

Pineal gland — Sleep hormone.

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Thyroid

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Pituitary

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Adrenal

Question 3

Sree Narayana Guru's famous dictum 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a radical call for social equality in early 20th century Kerala. Which of the following initiatives best represents the *practical implementation* of this philosophy in directly challenging caste-based discrimination?

Accepted Answer

B. The consecration of temples accessible to all, irrespective of caste. — The consecration of temples accessible to all castes directly challenged the deeply entrenched practice of untouchability and caste-based exclusion from places of worship, embodying the 'One Caste, One Religion, One God' principle in action. While other options like establishing ashrams focused on philosophical discourse and the SNDP Yogam on specific community upliftment, temple entry directly broke down physical barriers of caste discrimination. Promoting Sanskrit education, though valuable, was an educational reform, not a direct practical challenge to social segregation in public worship s

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A. The establishment of Advaita Ashram in Aluva for Vedantic studies.

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C. The formation of the SNDP Yogam primarily for Ezhava community upliftment.

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D. The promotion of Sanskrit education among the traditionally marginalized groups.

Question 4

Self-financing colleges in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Managed by private — Private unaided colleges.

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Govt

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Co-op

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Unknown

Question 5

Hydra typically reproduces by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Budding — Hydra produces buds that detach and grow into new individuals.‌​‍

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Binary fission

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Fragmentation

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Spore formation

Question 6

Contact process produces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

H₂SO₄ (SO₂ → SO₃ → oleum → H₂SO₄) — V₂O₅ catalyst for SO₂ + ½O₂ → SO₃. Ostwald process makes HNO₃.‌​‍

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HNO₃

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HCl

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NH₃

Question 7

Which of the following rivers in Kerala is NOT a westward flowing river?

Accepted Answer

C. Kabani — Kabani is a major eastward flowing river in Kerala, originating from Wayanad and flowing into Karnataka. The other options (Bharathapuzha, Periyar, and Pamba) are westward flowing rivers, draining into the Arabian Sea.

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A. Bharathapuzha

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B. Periyar

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D. Pamba

Question 8

2G Spectrum case involved allegations against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A. Raja (Telecom Minister) — 2G Spectrum allocation scandal (2008). ‌​‍A. Raja (DMK, Telecom Minister) arrested. ‌​‍CAG estimated ₹1.76 lakh crore 'presumptive loss'. SC cancelled 122 licences.

Answer

Suresh Kalmadi

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Manmohan Singh

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Sheila Dikshit

Question 9

Julius Caesar was assassinated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 BCE (Ides of March) — Caesar assassinated 15 March 44 BCE by senators led by Brutus and Cassius in Senate.‌​‍

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14 CE

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1 CE

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27 BCE

Question 10

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as adopted in schools in India aims to ensure holistic development of learners. Which of the following is NOT a core principle of CCE?

Accepted Answer

D. Primarily focusing on pen-and-paper tests for academic achievement. — CCE aims for a holistic evaluation, encompassing both scholastic and co-scholastic areas, and employs diverse assessment tools beyond just pen-and-paper tests. Its core principles include continuity in assessment, comprehensiveness in coverage, and stress reduction, moving away from an over-reliance on traditional examinations. Therefore, primarily focusing on pen-and-paper tests contradicts the comprehensive nature of CCE.

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A. Emphasizing both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of a child's growth.

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B. Reducing examination-related stress on students.

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C. Providing continuous assessment throughout the academic year.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #361