VFA Mixed Practice Test #445

Question 1

Which is known for the Bharateshwara Temple in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Irinjalakuda — Koodalmanikyam Temple at Irinjalakuda is the only temple dedicated to Bharata.

Answer

Attingal

Answer

Thirunelli

Answer

Payyanur

Question 2

Active immunity vs passive immunity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Active: own antibodies (vaccination, infection). Passive: ready-made antibodies (mother's milk, antiserum). — Active: slow, long-lasting. ‌​‍Passive: fast, short-lived. Snake anti-venom is passive.

Answer

Both acquired

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Both innate

Answer

Same

Question 3

The 2024 Olympic Games were held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paris — Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. ‌​‍Tokyo hosted 2020 (held 2021). LA will host 2028.

Answer

Tokyo

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Los Angeles

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London

Question 4

Literacy rate of Kerala (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

93.91% — 93.91% — highest literacy rate among Indian states.‌​‍

Answer

90.86%

Answer

88.72%

Answer

95.06%

Question 5

AIR (All India Radio):

Accepted Answer

Public service broadcaster, Prasar Bharati (1997) — Started 1936 (Indian State Broadcasting Service). Akashvani (Tagore's name, 1956). Prasar Bharati autonomous body.

Answer

Private

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Army

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Foreign

Question 6

A teacher wants to create a more inclusive learning environment that caters to diverse learning styles and paces. Which aspect of ICT integration would be most beneficial for achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing personalized learning paths and multimedia resources. — ICT, through features like adaptive learning platforms and rich multimedia content, allows for personalized learning experiences that cater to different learning styles and paces, making education more inclusive. While ICT can assist with administration, its core educational benefit here is customization of learning.

Answer

A. Reducing the need for teacher-led instruction.

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C. Standardizing content delivery across all students.

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D. Primarily facilitating administrative tasks for teachers.

Question 7

From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?

Accepted Answer

ROM BIOS — ROM BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) provides initial boot instructions.

Answer

CPU

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boot.ini

Answer

CONFIG.SYS

Question 8

Who wrote Pathummayude Aadu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Basheer — Vaikom Muhammad Basheer — humorous novel.‌​‍

Answer

Thakazhi

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O.V. Vijayan

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Uroob

Question 9

After a group of students completes an investigation and shares their observations, the teacher facilitates a class discussion. During this discussion, the teacher introduces scientific terminology, clarifies any misconceptions, and helps students formalize the concepts they discovered. Which stage of the 5E model does this scenario best represent?

Accepted Answer

C. Explain — The Explain stage is where the teacher guides students to formalize their understanding, introducing concepts, definitions, and theories based on their earlier explorations. It involves direct instruction, clarification of misconceptions, and helping students articulate what they have learned. Engage sparks interest, Explore involves hands-on investigation, and Evaluate assesses learning.

Answer

A. Engage

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B. Explore

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D. Evaluate

Question 10

From which year has November 15 been observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 — Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was first observed on 15 November 2021, Birsa Munda's birthday.‌​‍

Answer

2001

Answer

2011

Answer

2024

VFA Mixed Practice Test #445