VFA Mixed Practice Test #374

Question 1

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to:‌​‍

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Jon Fosse — Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the 2023 Literature Nobel for his plays and prose.‌​‍

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Louise Glück

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Abdulrazak Gurnah

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Annie Ernaux

Question 2

The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between Travancore under Marthandavarma and which European power?

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Dutch — Marthandavarma defeated the Dutch at Colachel — the first battle where a European power lost to an Indian ruler.

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Portuguese

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French

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British

Question 3

Bay of Bengal cyclone naming:‌​‍

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IMD + regional — IMD Regional Specialized Meteo Centre.‌​‍

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ISRO

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UN

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WMO

Question 4

The widespread use of smartphones and social media platforms has brought about significant social changes. From a community health perspective, what is a potential negative consequence of this technological advancement?

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C. Increased risk of cyber addiction, sedentary lifestyles, and mental health issues. — While technology offers many benefits like improved information access and connectivity, excessive use of smartphones and social media can lead to sedentary behavior, digital eye strain, sleep disturbances, and contribute to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and cyber addiction, especially among youth. Options A, B, and D represent positive impacts of technology on health and social well-being.

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A. Improved access to health information and teleconsultations.

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B. Enhanced social connectivity among geographically dispersed families.

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D. Facilitation of health awareness campaigns through digital platforms.

Question 5

A patient undergoing long-term corticosteroid therapy for an autoimmune condition is at increased risk for developing opportunistic infections. This is primarily because corticosteroids:

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C. Suppress the immune system. — Corticosteroids are potent immunosuppressants that reduce the body's inflammatory and immune responses. This suppression of the immune system makes patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy highly susceptible to opportunistic infections, as their natural defenses are compromised. They do not directly enhance bacterial growth or increase antibody production.

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A. Directly enhance bacterial growth.

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B. Increase antibody production.

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D. Improve phagocytic activity.

Question 6

Habitus (Bourdieu) refers to:‌​‍

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Internalised dispositions shaped by one's social position — Habitus: embodied schemes of perception, thought, action — how class/culture shapes individual practice unconsciously.‌​‍

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Diet

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Location

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Habits

Question 7

The National Education Policy 2020 places strong emphasis on achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for all children by 2025. Which specific national mission was launched to achieve this goal?

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C. NIPUN Bharat Mission — To achieve the goal of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for every child by the end of Grade 3, the Ministry of Education launched the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) Mission. While SSA, RMSA, and Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan are broader educational programs, NIPUN Bharat is the specific mission directly targeting FLN as envisioned by NEP 2020.

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A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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B. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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D. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

Question 8

Mahakavi Kumaran Asan was a disciple of:

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Sree Narayana Guru — Disciple of Sree Narayana Guru.

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Vivekananda

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Tagore

Question 9

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the integration of vocational education into mainstream education. Which of the following best describes the approach for this integration in schools?

Accepted Answer

A. Students can opt for vocational subjects as elective courses alongside academic subjects from Grade 6 onwards, including internships. — NEP 2020 advocates for integrating vocational education into mainstream schooling from Grade 6 onwards, allowing students to choose vocational subjects as electives and providing opportunities for internships. This approach aims to break down rigid separations between academic and vocational streams, making vocational education accessible and respected. It does not propose a separate stream for non-qualifiers, mandatory trades from Grade 1, or limiting vocational training to specialized schools.

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B. Vocational education will be a separate, parallel stream for students who do not qualify for academic courses after Grade 8.

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C. All students will be mandatorily assigned a vocational trade from Grade 1, irrespective of their interest.

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D. Vocational training will be offered only in specialized vocational schools, completely separate from general education schools.

Question 10

മലയാളം ഭാഷാ പഠനത്തിൽ കുട്ടികളുടെ സംഭാഷണശേഷി വികസിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിന് ഏറ്റവും അനുയോജ്യമായ പഠനപ്രവർത്തനം ഏതാണ്?

Accepted Answer

C. റോൾ പ്ലേയും സംവാദങ്ങളും സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുക — സംഭാഷണശേഷി വികസിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിന് ആശയവിനിമയാധിഷ്ഠിത പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളാണ് ഏറ്റവും ഉചിതം. റോൾ പ്ലേയും സംവാദങ്ങളും കുട്ടികൾക്ക് സ്വാഭാവികമായ സാഹചര്യങ്ങളിൽ ഭാഷ ഉപയോഗിക്കാനും ആശയവിനിമയം നടത്താനും അവസരം നൽകുന്നു. വ്യാകരണ പഠനം, ഡിക്റ്റേഷൻ, നിശബ്ദ വായന എന്നിവ മറ്റ് ഭാഷാശേഷികൾക്ക് പ്രാധാന്യം നൽകുന്നു.

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A. വ്യാകരണ നിയമങ്ങൾ പഠിപ്പിക്കുക

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B. പദശുദ്ധിക്ക് ഊന്നൽ നൽകി ഡിക്റ്റേഷൻ നടത്തുക

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D. പാഠപുസ്തകത്തിലെ ഭാഗങ്ങൾ നിശബ്ദമായി വായിക്കാൻ ആവശ്യപ്പെടുക

VFA Mixed Practice Test #374