VFA Mixed Practice Test #561

Question 1

Deoxygenated blood pumped to lungs by:

Accepted Answer

Right ventricle — Right ventricle → pulmonary artery → lungs.

Answer

Left atrium

Answer

Left ventricle

Answer

Right atrium

Question 2

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes significant reforms in the assessment system. Which of the following initiatives is introduced by the NEP 2020 to serve as a national assessment centre for student assessment, evaluation, and holistic development?

Accepted Answer

C. PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the new National Assessment Centre envisioned under the NEP 2020. Its primary role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, promoting holistic development. NCERT focuses on curriculum design, NTA on entrance examinations, and UGC on higher education regulation, none of which perfectly align with the comprehensive assessment role of PARAKH.

Answer

A. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

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B. NTA (National Testing Agency)

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D. UGC (University Grants Commission)

Question 3

The 44th Amendment (1978) changed 'internal disturbance' to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Armed rebellion — 44th Amendment replaced 'internal disturbance' with 'armed rebellion' as a ground for Emergency — making it harder to declare.‌​‍

Answer

Civil war

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Public disorder

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National crisis

Question 4

Participant observation means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Researcher participates in the community while observing — Malinowski's 'Argonauts of the Western Pacific' (1922) established participant observation in Trobriand Islands study.‌​‍

Answer

Observer-only

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Experiments

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Interviews only

Question 5

Where did Sree Narayana Guru consecrate the famous mirror at the temple instead of an idol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalavancodu — At Kalavancodu (Karunagappally), Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror (1927).‌​‍

Answer

Sivagiri

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Vaikom

Answer

Aluva

Question 6

To effectively manage potential conflicts and build a cohesive classroom community, which of the following practices should a teacher prioritize at the beginning of the academic year?

Accepted Answer

A. Establishing clear procedures for transitions and daily routines. — Establishing clear procedures and daily routines provides structure, predictability, and reduces ambiguity, which are foundational for preventing many common disruptions and fostering a sense of security. Fixed seating (B) can be restrictive and may not always be optimal. Focusing primarily on punishment (C) creates a negative environment. Minimizing interaction (D) hinders rapport and community building.

Answer

B. Assigning students to fixed seating arrangements for the entire year.

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C. Focusing primarily on strict punishment for rule violations.

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D. Minimizing student-teacher interaction to maintain authority.

Question 7

Where did Sree Narayana Guru install a mirror (lamp) as an idol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karamukku — Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror/lamp at Karamukku temple, symbolising that God is the light of knowledge within every person. ‌​‍At Aruvippuram (1888), he installed a Shiva Linga.

Answer

Sivagiri

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Aluva

Answer

Aruvippuram

Question 8

BioNTech/Pfizer COVID vaccine:

Accepted Answer

mRNA — mRNA vaccine technology.

Answer

Whole virus

Answer

Protein

Answer

DNA

Question 9

Pamba River originates from:

Accepted Answer

Pulachimalai — The Pamba River originates from Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu taluk of Idukki district.

Answer

Anamudi

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Devikulam

Answer

Western Ghats near Peer Medu

Question 10

Which political organization is Janmabhumi associated with?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BJP/RSS — RSS-aligned.‌​‍

Answer

Congress

Answer

CPI

Answer

IUML

VFA Mixed Practice Test #561