VFA Mixed Practice Test #427

Question 1

Western Ghats stretch from:‌​‍

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Tapi river to Kanyakumari — ~1,600 km. ‌​‍UNESCO WHS. Biodiversity hotspot. ‌​‍Anaimudi (2,695 m) highest in Kerala. Sahyadri in Maharashtra.

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Gujarat to Kerala

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Only Maharashtra

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Himalayas only

Question 2

Which public utility services are covered by Permanent Lok Adalats?‌​‍

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Transport, telecom, water, etc — Section 22B LSA Act.

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All disputes

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Only criminal

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Only family

Question 3

Sociology as a discipline was founded by:‌​‍

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Auguste Comte (1838, 'social physics' → sociology) — Positivism. ‌​‍Three stages: theological, metaphysical, positive. Considered sociology 'queen of sciences'.

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Marx

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Weber

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Durkheim

Question 4

The first Chief Minister of the newly formed Kerala (1957) belonged to which party?

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Communist Party of India — EMS Namboodiripad led the world's first democratically elected Communist government.

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INC

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Muslim League

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Socialist Party

Question 5

Kerala Varma Valiya Koyithampuran:

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Kerala's Kalidasa — Poet laureate.

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Historian

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Philosopher

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King

Question 6

Kerala's main export:

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Spices, cashew, seafood — Spices, cashew, seafood, coir.

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Rice

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Steel

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Cars

Question 7

The official website of the Government of Kerala:‌​‍

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kerala.gov.in — kerala.gov.in is the official Kerala Government portal.‌​‍

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stateofkerala.gov.in

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keralastate.gov.in

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keralagovernment.gov.in

Question 8

The socio-religious reform movements in Kerala played a crucial role in challenging patriarchal norms and enhancing women's status. Among the following initiatives, which one stands out as having the most transformative and long-term impact on empowering women across different communities?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishing and promoting educational institutions specifically for girls and advocating for their universal schooling. — Promoting universal access to education for girls was the most transformative step, as education is fundamental to women's autonomy, economic independence, and ability to challenge traditional patriarchal structures. While campaigning against specific social evils (like 'Marumakkathayam' which was specific to certain communities) or advocating for political participation were important, these often followed or were enabled by a foundational shift in women's educational opportunities. Encouraging leadership within reform organizations, though valuable, did not have the broad, systemic impact on

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A. The active campaigning against social evils like 'Marumakkathayam' and 'Sambandham' in certain communities.

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B. Advocating for the right of women to participate in public discourse and political assemblies.

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D. Encouraging women's leadership roles within the reform organizations themselves.

Question 9

A new state-level educational policy is being formulated in Kerala that requires a comprehensive review of existing textbooks and the development of new instructional materials. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for guiding and facilitating this process?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, research, and teacher education programs. While DPI implements policies, SSA focuses on universal elementary education, and DIETs provide district-level teacher training, SCERT provides the state-level academic guidance for curriculum and textbooks.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 10

E. Sreedharan is known for:

Accepted Answer

Metro Man of India — 'Metro Man' — led Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro.

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Film

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Politics

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Literature

VFA Mixed Practice Test #427