VFA Mixed Practice Test #727

Question 1

The Indian Sociological Society was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1951 (by G. S. Ghurye) — ISS founded 1951 by G. ‌​‍S. Ghurye at Bombay. ‌​‍Publishes Sociological Bulletin journal.

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1920

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1984

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1947

Question 2

Mahavira died (attained Nirvana) at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pavapuri (c. 527 BCE) — Mahavira died at Pavapuri (Bihar) ~527 BCE. ‌​‍Pavapuri is major Jain pilgrimage site.

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Sarnath

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Bodh Gaya

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Kushinagar

Question 3

Reflex actions are controlled by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord — Reflex arcs pass through the spinal cord for quick responses without brain involvement.‌​‍

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Brain

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Heart

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Liver

Question 4

Which of the following aligns with the assessment reforms suggested in NCF 2005?

Accepted Answer

B. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on formative assessment — NCF 2005 advocates for CCE to reduce exam stress and promote holistic development (B). Options A, C, and D reflect outdated or punitive assessment methods that contradict its child-centered approach. Feedback and formative assessment are key components.

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A. Frequent high-stakes examinations to rank students

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C. Emphasis on absolute grading without feedback

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D. Elimination of internal assessments in favor of external board exams

Question 5

The largest freshwater lake in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake (Kollam) is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. ‌​‍Vembanad is the longest (but brackish).

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Periyar Lake

Question 6

The cerebrum is responsible for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Higher functions: thinking, memory, voluntary action — Cerebrum is the seat of consciousness, cognition, and voluntary control.‌​‍

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Breathing

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Reflexes

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Heartbeat

Question 7

Error: 'Each of the boys have finished':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have — 'Each' is singular → 'has' not 'have'.‌​‍

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Each

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boys

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finished

Question 8

Typhoid caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salmonella typhi — Bacterium.‌​‍

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E. coli

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Virus

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Vibrio

Question 9

Under the new National Education Policy 2020, which language will be the medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond?

Accepted Answer

C. Mother tongue / local language — NEP 2020 mandates that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5 should be the mother tongue or local language, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond. This aims to preserve linguistic diversity and ensure better comprehension for students. The other options are incorrect as they do not align with the policy's language recommendations.

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A. Hindi

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B. English

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D. Sanskrit

Question 10

The primary site for the absorption of digested nutrients (like glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids) into the bloodstream is the:

Accepted Answer

D. Small intestine — The small intestine, particularly the jejunum and ileum, is specifically adapted with villi and microvilli to maximize surface area for the absorption of most digested nutrients into the circulatory and lymphatic systems. The stomach primarily digests proteins, the large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes, and the esophagus is a transport tube.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large intestine

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C. Esophagus

VFA Mixed Practice Test #727