VFA Mixed Practice Test #457

Question 1

National Education Day is celebrated annually in India on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. Given his vision and contributions to the nascent Indian education system, which of the following initiatives would be *most consistent* with the ideals he championed?

Accepted Answer

B. Prioritizing universal primary education, adult literacy, and the development of institutions for higher and technical learning. — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a strong proponent of universal primary education, adult literacy, and the establishment of robust institutions for higher and technical education, including the IITs and the UGC. Option B directly reflects these foundational contributions to modern Indian education. Options A, C, and D contradict his inclusive and progressive vision for national education.

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A. Establishing an education system solely focused on preserving traditional religious texts and practices.

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C. Advocating for a completely decentralized education policy with no central government oversight or funding.

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D. Limiting access to higher education to only those from specific socio-economic backgrounds to maintain exclusivity.

Question 2

In the formation of Kerala state in 1956, which taluks were transferred from Travancore to Madras state?

Accepted Answer

Thovala, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam, Vilavancode — The four southern taluks went to Madras (now Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu).

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Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Karadka

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Ottapalam, Palakkad, Chittoor

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Wayanad, Gudalur, Devikulam

Question 3

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as mandated by educational boards aims to assess students in a holistic manner. Which of the following is a core component of the 'Comprehensive' aspect of CCE?

Accepted Answer

C. Evaluation of both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of student development. — The 'Comprehensive' aspect of CCE emphasizes assessing a student's all-round development, including academic (scholastic) and non-academic (co-scholastic) areas like life skills, attitudes, values, and participation in co-curricular activities. Regular unit tests and end-term exams relate more to the 'Continuous' and scholastic aspects but don't capture the 'comprehensive' nature fully. Relying on external examiners is not a core component, and focusing only on scholastic areas contradicts comprehensiveness.

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A. Regular unit tests and end-term examinations.

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B. Assessment of scholastic areas only, focusing on academic achievement.

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D. Exclusive reliance on external examiners for fair assessment.

Question 4

Fluoride deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tooth decay — Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel. Deficiency = dental cavities.‌​‍

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Anaemia

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Goitre

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Night blindness

Question 5

By next year, she ___ her degree.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will have completed — Future Perfect: will have + V3. ‌​‍By next year (future deadline) = will have completed.

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completes

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completed

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is completing

Question 6

Wi-Fi typically operates in which frequency bands?

Accepted Answer

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (also 6 GHz newer) — Wi-Fi uses 2.4, 5, and (Wi-Fi 6E+) 6 GHz ISM bands.

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500 MHz only

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100 MHz

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10 GHz

Question 7

The journey of women's education in India saw a significant milestone with the first Indian woman graduating with a university degree, marking a pivotal moment for social reform and intellectual empowerment. Who was this trailblazing personality, known for her contributions to both medicine and social activism?

Accepted Answer

B. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first two female graduates from Calcutta University in 1883, and later became one of the first female physicians in South Asia. Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher, Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from the United States, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female advocate in India.

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A. Savitribai Phule

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C. Anandibai Joshi

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 8

2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

Accepted Answer

37 — n²+1: 1,4,9,16,25,36 → +1 each. 36+1 = 37.

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35

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40

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38

Question 9

Longyearbyen, the northernmost human settlement, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Svalbard Islands (Norway) — Longyearbyen is on Spitsbergen island of the Svalbard archipelago, Norway.‌​‍

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Alaska

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Greenland

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Siberia

Question 10

In 18th-century France, 'Vingtième' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/20 of income paid directly to the government — Vingtième (1749) was a direct 5% income tax; clergy and nobles escaped it.‌​‍

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Rent for tools

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A church tax

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A bridge toll

VFA Mixed Practice Test #457