VFA Mixed Practice Test #747

Question 1

Which Kerala social reformer consecrated the Siva idol at Aruvippuram in 1888, challenging caste-based temple worship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — At Aruvippuram in 1888, Sree Narayana Guru consecrated a Siva idol — a revolutionary act rejecting Brahminical monopoly. ‌​‍The famous 'Kannadi Pratishta' (mirror consecration) was later at Kalavankode in 1927.

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Vagbhatanandan

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Ayyankali

Question 2

Kerala's folk dance — women:

Accepted Answer

All of these — All are Kerala folk dances for women.

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Thiruvathirakali

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Oppana

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Margamkali

Question 3

Kerala Industrial Development Corporation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

KINFRA — KSIDC primary industrial dev.‌​‍

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KSIDC

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KSFE

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Both

Question 4

Nitrogen cycle bacteria:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas — Various nitrogen-fixing/nitrifying bacteria.‌​‍

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Staphylococcus

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E. coli

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Only Rhizobium

Question 5

Tipu Sultan invasions of Malabar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1766 onwards — From 1766.‌​‍

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1800

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1857

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1750

Question 6

During a science class, a teacher circulates among student groups, providing immediate verbal feedback on their experimental designs. Based on common errors observed, she decides to re-explain a critical concept the following day. This approach primarily exemplifies which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

C. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment focuses on monitoring student learning during instruction to provide ongoing feedback, allowing teachers to adjust teaching and students to improve learning. The immediate feedback and adjustment of future lessons are hallmarks of formative assessment, whereas summative assessment measures learning at the end, diagnostic identifies prior knowledge gaps, and placement determines appropriate course levels.

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A. Summative Assessment

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B. Diagnostic Assessment

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D. Placement Assessment

Question 7

What is the primary objective of microteaching in teacher training programs?

Accepted Answer

B. To develop specific teaching skills in a controlled, simplified setting. — Microteaching's core purpose is to isolate and develop individual teaching skills, such as questioning or explaining, within a simplified classroom environment. This controlled setting allows for focused practice and immediate feedback, making skill acquisition more manageable and effective than in a full classroom.

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A. To provide extensive practice in managing large classrooms.

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C. To replace traditional practice teaching with a more efficient method.

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D. To evaluate a teacher's overall competence before full-time employment.

Question 8

Which Indian English writer won the Booker Prize in 1981 for 'Midnight's Children'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie — Magical realism. ‌​‍Won Booker of Bookers. 'Satanic Verses' (1988) controversial — fatwa by Khomeini.

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Anita Desai

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Vikram Seth

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R.K. Narayan

Question 9

Pre-historic site in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Edakkal caves, Marayoor dolmens — Multiple sites.‌​‍

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Only Edakkal

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Only Marayoor

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None

Question 10

A major principle of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Each stage involves a conflict that must be resolved — Erikson's 8 stages each present a psychosocial crisis/conflict to resolve.‌​‍

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Development is based solely on biological factors

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Cultural differences do not impact development

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Development is continuous and uniform

VFA Mixed Practice Test #747