VFA Mixed Practice Test #394

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the constructivist learning approach?

Accepted Answer

C. Learning outcomes are predetermined and non-negotiable — The hallmark of constructivism is non-deterministic, experiential knowledge construction. Distractors like 'learner constructs knowledge' are correct features, making the wrong option ('predetermined outcomes') the correct answer.

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A. Learners construct knowledge based on experiences and interactions

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B. Teacher acts as a facilitator rather than a knowledge transmitter

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D. Assessment is often performance-based and context-dependent

Question 2

The concept of DPSP was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ireland — Directive Principles were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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France

Question 3

Max Weber's three types of legitimate authority are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Traditional, Charismatic, Rational-legal — Weber: Traditional authority (custom, e.g., monarchy), Charismatic (personal magnetism), Rational-legal (rules/law — modern bureaucracy).‌​‍

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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Religious, Secular, Military

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Kingly, Popular, Aristocratic

Question 4

The hormone that promotes seed germination and stem elongation is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gibberellin — Gibberellins break seed dormancy and promote stem elongation (e.g., bolting).‌​‍

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Cytokinin

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Ethylene

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Abscisic acid

Question 5

Kerala's coir industry, a significant traditional sector, faces challenges related to outdated technology and market competition. Which of the following government initiatives specifically focuses on modernizing coir processing units, promoting technological upgrades, and enhancing product diversification to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry?

Accepted Answer

B. Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme — The Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme is a central sector scheme specifically designed to support the coir industry by providing financial assistance for modernizing production units, upgrading technology, and promoting diversification into value-added products. This directly addresses the challenges faced by the traditional coir sector in Kerala. The other options pertain to rural employment (MGNREGA), fisheries (PMMSY), or bamboo (NBM), and are not directly focused on coir industry modernization.

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A. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

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C. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

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D. National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

Question 6

Hyderabad was integrated with India through:

Accepted Answer

Operation Polo (police action, 1948) — Operation Polo (13–18 Sept 1948) ended the Nizam's refusal and integrated Hyderabad.

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Instrument of Accession

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Referendum

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UN mediation

Question 7

Nematodes are:

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Pseudocoelomate, cylindrical, unsegmented — Ascaris, Wuchereria (filaria). Sexes separate. Pseudocoelom = cavity from blastocoel (not mesoderm-lined).

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Coelomate, segmented

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Flatworms

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Vertebrates

Question 8

A diabetic patient's urine test shows positive for ketones. Which biochemical process is primarily responsible for ketone production?

Accepted Answer

B. Lipolysis — Ketone bodies are produced during lipolysis (B) when fatty acids are metabolized in the absence of adequate glucose (starvation or diabetes). Glycolysis (A) and glycogenolysis (C) do not produce ketones; gluconeogenesis (D) consumes them.

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A. Glycolysis

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C. Glycogenolysis

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D. Gluconeogenesis

Question 9

Viruses are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-living outside host, intracellular parasites — Contain DNA or RNA + protein coat. ‌​‍Obligate intracellular parasites. Beijerinck coined 'virus' — TMV first isolated 1935.

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Cells

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Living

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Bacteria

Question 10

Mudiyettu UNESCO listing:‌​‍

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2010 — 2010 — ritual theatre, Bhadrakali worship.‌​‍

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2020

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2015

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2005

VFA Mixed Practice Test #394