VFA Mixed Practice Test #609

Question 1

During the feedback session of a microteaching cycle, a supervisor provides specific, actionable suggestions to a trainee on how to improve their 'Questioning' skill. What is the primary purpose of this type of feedback in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify areas for improvement and guide the trainee in re-planning the lesson. — The primary purpose of feedback in microteaching is formative; it aims to provide constructive criticism to help the trainee identify weaknesses and strengths in their performance. This feedback is crucial for guiding the trainee in re-planning and subsequently re-teaching the lesson more effectively, leading to skill refinement rather than summative assessment or comparison.

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A. To evaluate the trainee's overall teaching aptitude for final assessment.

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C. To compare the trainee's performance with other trainees in the group.

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D. To ensure strict adherence to a pre-defined script for the micro-lesson.

Question 2

Kerala's 'Public Education Protection Mission' (പൊതു വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ സംരക്ഷണ യജ്ഞം) aims to transform government and aided schools. Which of the following initiatives is a core component of this mission?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing high-speed broadband internet connectivity and smart classrooms to all eligible schools. — The Public Education Protection Mission in Kerala primarily focuses on modernizing public education infrastructure and quality. Providing high-speed internet and smart classrooms is a key initiative under this mission, often referred to as the 'Hi-Tech School' project, transforming learning environments. Mandating a uniform curriculum for private schools or compulsory teacher transfers are not primary components of this specific mission, nor is establishing new residential schools in every panchayat.

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A. Mandating a uniform curriculum across all private and public schools in the state.

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C. Implementing a system of compulsory annual transfer of teachers between districts to ensure equitable resource distribution.

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D. Establishing new residential schools in every panchayat for students from economically weaker sections.

Question 3

Kerala first Cyber Police Station:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — TVM — first cyber police station in India.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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Thrissur

Question 4

Nobel Peace Prize awarded at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oslo — Peace Prize at Oslo, Norway. All others at Stockholm, Sweden.‌​‍

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Stockholm

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Geneva

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The Hague

Question 5

TRAI HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi — New Delhi.‌​‍

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Bangalore

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Hyderabad

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Mumbai

Question 6

'Panchatantra' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishnu Sharma — Vishnu Sharma wrote Panchatantra — a collection of animal fables for teaching practical wisdom.‌​‍

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Valmiki

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Vyasa

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Tulsidas

Question 7

Place for burial:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cemetery — Cemetery.‌​‍

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Morgue

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Hospital

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Temple

Question 8

Idukki Dam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arch dam — Idukki — double curvature arch dam on Periyar.‌​‍

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Earthen dam

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Gravity dam

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Rockfill

Question 9

Pazhassi Raja died:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1805 — 30 Nov 1805.‌​‍

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1795

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1800

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1810

Question 10

The Pulse Polio programme targets:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polio — Pulse Polio (oral polio vaccine drops) aims to eradicate polio. ‌​‍India was declared polio-free in 2014.

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Malaria

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TB

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Dengue

VFA Mixed Practice Test #609