VFA Mixed Practice Test #390

Question 1

Which of these is a halo group?

Accepted Answer

−Cl or −Br — Halogen groups: −F, −Cl, −Br, −I (found in haloalkanes/haloarenes).

Answer

−OH

Answer

−CHO

Answer

−COOH

Question 2

In CCE, which assessment type helps teachers identify the learning progress of students with diverse abilities in an inclusive classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. Flexible rubrics and varied assessment methods. — CCE emphasizes inclusive assessment by using flexible rubrics and varied methods (C) to accommodate diverse learning needs. Standardized tests (A) may not cater to individual differences, peer evaluations (B) are not reliable, and parent-teacher meetings (D) are not assessment tools.

Answer

A. Standardized tests administered uniformly to all students.

Answer

B. Peer evaluations conducted by high-achieving students.

Answer

D. Annual parent-teacher meetings.

Question 3

PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme was launched in:

Accepted Answer

2020 — PLI schemes launched 2020 to boost manufacturing across 14 sectors (mobile, semiconductors, pharma, textiles, auto, etc.).

Answer

2018

Answer

2019

Answer

2021

Question 4

Valley of Flowers National Park is in which state?

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its endemic alpine flowers.

Answer

Himachal Pradesh

Answer

Jammu & Kashmir

Answer

Sikkim

Question 5

A government report highlights significant disparities in educational infrastructure and learning outcomes between urban and rural elementary schools in a particular district of Kerala. Which centrally sponsored scheme, implemented through the state, is specifically designed to address these disparities by providing funds for school infrastructure, teacher training, and promoting equitable access to quality elementary education?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA/SSK) — The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (which incorporates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan - SSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at universalizing elementary education and improving its quality, including infrastructure development, teacher training, and ensuring equitable access. RMSA focuses on secondary education, MDMS on nutrition, and NSDM on skill development.

Answer

A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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B. National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools (MDMS)

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D. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

Question 6

Who said 'Man is born free but he is everywhere in chains'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rousseau — Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 'The Social Contract' (1762).‌​‍

Answer

Hobbes

Answer

Grotius

Answer

Locke

Question 7

Who was the founder of Atma Vidya Sangham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vagbhatananda — Vagbhatananda founded Atma Vidya Sangham in 1917.‌​‍

Answer

Brahmananda Sivayogi

Answer

Thycaud Ayya

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

Question 8

Kasaragod formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1984 — 24 May 1984.‌​‍

Answer

1980

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1990

Answer

1956

Question 9

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the first Education Minister of independent India. His tenure saw the initiation of several key educational reforms and institutions. Which of the following initiatives is most closely associated with his vision for a robust national education system?

Accepted Answer

B. Formation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1953, which was tasked with coordinating and maintaining standards of university education. While Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, NEP 2020, and the Mid-Day Meal Scheme are crucial educational initiatives, they were introduced much later than his tenure.

Answer

A. Establishment of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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C. Introduction of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020

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D. Implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Question 10

The hormone-mimicking endocrine disruptor in some plastics is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bisphenol A (BPA) — BPA, used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, mimics estrogen — banned in many products.‌​‍

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Caffeine

Answer

Glucose

VFA Mixed Practice Test #390