VFA Mixed Practice Test #659

Question 1

The maximum number of rows in an Excel sheet is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1,048,576 — Excel (2007+) has 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns (A to XFD).‌​‍

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65,536

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256,000

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10,000,000

Question 2

Who founded 'Ananda Mahasabha' in 1918?

Accepted Answer

Brahmananda Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha in 1918.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Vagbhatananda

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Agamananda Swami

Question 3

Malala Yousafzai was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mingora (Swat Valley) — Malala was born on 12 July 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan.‌​‍

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Lahore

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Islamabad

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Karachi

Question 4

The Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) plays a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of the state. Which of the following is the primary function of SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Developing curriculum, textbooks, and teacher training modules. — SCERT Kerala's primary mandate is to undertake research, develop curriculum frameworks, design textbooks, and prepare teacher training modules to improve the quality of education. Conducting examinations is primarily handled by the Pareeksha Bhavan and the Directorate of General Education. Sanctioning grants and staff appointments/transfers fall under the purview of the Directorate of General Education and the government.

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A. Conducting public examinations for SSLC and Higher Secondary.

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B. Sanctioning grants for school infrastructure development.

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D. Appointing and transferring teaching staff across schools.

Question 5

A rapidly urbanizing city in Kerala is grappling with escalating air pollution, particularly high levels of PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NOx), primarily attributed to increased vehicular traffic and burgeoning industrial activities. Which of the following integrated strategies would be most effective for long-term, sustainable pollution control in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing an extensive public transportation network, encouraging non-motorized transport, transitioning industries to renewable energy sources, and enforcing stringent industrial emission standards. — Option B offers the most comprehensive and sustainable long-term solution by addressing both major sources (vehicular and industrial) through systemic changes. Developing public transport and non-motorized transport reduces overall vehicle dependency, while transitioning industries to renewables and enforcing strict standards tackles industrial emissions at the source. Options A, C, and D offer partial, short-term, or less effective solutions, such as merely shifting pollution or relying on palliative measures rather than source reduction.

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A. Implementing strict vehicle emission testing, promoting the use of private electric vehicles, and subsidizing cleaner industrial fuels.

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C. Imposing higher taxes on fossil fuels, relocating highly polluting industries to rural areas, and mandating odd-even traffic schemes in peak hours.

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D. Investing heavily in large-scale air purifiers across the city, promoting afforestation drives, and encouraging residents to use personal protective masks.

Question 6

Hydrolysis of fats and oils with NaOH giving soap is called:

Accepted Answer

Saponification — Saponification: fat + NaOH → glycerol + sodium salt of fatty acid (soap).

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Esterification

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Hydrogenation

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Oxidation

Question 7

Napoleon's final defeat was at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Waterloo (18 June 1815) — Napoleon defeated by Wellington (UK) + Blücher (Prussia) at Waterloo, Belgium. ‌​‍Exiled to St Helena, died 1821.

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Austerlitz

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Leipzig

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Trafalgar

Question 8

What is a significant limitation of relying solely on summative assessments for evaluating student learning throughout an academic year?

Accepted Answer

C. They primarily measure the outcome of learning at a specific point, often too late for intervention. — Summative assessments are designed to evaluate learning outcomes at the end of a course or unit. A significant limitation is that the results come too late to provide timely feedback for *improving* the current learning process, making interventions difficult. Options A, B, and D describe benefits typically associated with formative assessment, not summative.

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A. They provide extensive opportunities for students to revise and improve during the learning process.

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B. They offer detailed feedback that can immediately guide instructional adjustments.

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D. They encourage continuous student engagement and motivation through ongoing feedback.

Question 9

Vagbhatananda was a reformer associated with which region?

Accepted Answer

Malabar — Vagbhatananda was a social reformer from Malabar who founded the Atmavidya Sangham.

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Travancore

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Cochin

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Kuttanad

Question 10

The 'UPI' in digital payments stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unified Payments Interface — UPI = Unified Payments Interface, launched by NPCI in 2016.‌​‍

Answer

Unique Payment Identifier

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Uniform Payment Interchange

Answer

Universal Pay India

VFA Mixed Practice Test #659