VFA Mixed Practice Test #669

Question 1

The Arthashastra was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kautilya (Chanakya) — Arthashastra: comprehensive treatise on statecraft, economy, warfare. ‌​‍Rediscovered 1905 by R. Shamasastry. ‌​‍Compared with Machiavelli's 'The Prince.'

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Panini

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Manu

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Patanjali

Question 2

A group of individuals who share intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, and exert a profound influence on an individual's attitudes, beliefs, and health behaviors, such as family and close friends, is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

B. Primary group — Primary groups, like family and close friends, are characterized by intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, profoundly shaping an individual's personality, attitudes, and behaviors, including health practices. Secondary groups are larger, more impersonal, and goal-oriented. Reference groups are those an individual uses for self-evaluation, and formal organizations are structured for specific purposes.

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A. Secondary group

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C. Reference group

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D. Formal organization

Question 3

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Xi Jinping (2013) — BRI (One Belt One Road) launched by Xi 2013. ‌​‍Ambitious infrastructure investments across Asia, Africa, Europe. India hasn't joined due to CPEC through PoK.

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Mao

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Hu Jintao

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Deng Xiaoping

Question 4

The 'Malnad' region in Kerala, known for its high rainfall and dense forests, belongs to which physiographic division?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland (Wester Ghats) — The 'Malnad' region is part of the Highland (Western Ghats) due to its high elevation, dense forests, and heavy rainfall. The Lowland is coastal, the Midland has laterite soil, and the Backwaters region is a lagoonal system.

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A. Lowland (Coastal belt)

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B. Midland (Central Travancore)

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D. Backwaters region

Question 5

Snake boat Malayalam term:

Accepted Answer

Chundan Vallam — Chundan Vallam — snake boat (100+ rowers).

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Odi Vallam

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Veppu Vallam

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Churulan Vallam

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the 5E learning model is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. The phases of the model are rigidly sequential and must never be revisited or adjusted. — While the 5E model provides a logical sequence for instruction, its phases are not rigidly linear. Teachers can loop back to previous phases, adjust the sequence, or integrate elements from different phases as needed based on student understanding and learning outcomes. Options A, C, and D are all accurate descriptions of the 5E model's characteristics and benefits, reflecting its constructivist foundation.

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A. It promotes a learner-centered approach, encouraging active participation.

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C. It is designed to help students construct their own understanding of concepts.

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D. It encourages collaborative learning and critical thinking through inquiry-based activities.

Question 7

Animal kingdom divisions phyla:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30+ — About 35+ phyla.‌​‍

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11

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9

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5

Question 8

Kerala's first Chief Minister:

Accepted Answer

EMS Namboodiripad — EMS Namboodiripad — first CM of Kerala (1957), first elected communist CM in India.

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 9

Where did Narayana Guru found Advaita Ashramam in 1904 dedicated to 'Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra'?

Accepted Answer

Aluva — Advaita Ashram at Aluva (Alwaye), 1913 (1904 is sometimes cited; standard PSC ans: Aluva).

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Varkala

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Trichur

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Trivandrum

Question 10

The fall of the Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 July 1789 — Paris crowds stormed the Bastille on 14 July 1789 — now France's National Day.‌​‍

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20 June 1789

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26 August 1789

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4 August 1789

VFA Mixed Practice Test #669