VFA Mixed Practice Test #796

Question 1

A group of teachers is preparing to update the curriculum for a specific subject in high schools and requires guidelines on pedagogical approaches and syllabus framing. Which autonomous body within the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for curriculum development, research, and teacher education programs for school education?

Accepted Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, educational research, and teacher training programs for school education in Kerala. The DGE focuses on overall administration, KITE on IT infrastructure, and KSHEC on higher education.

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B. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 2

A geography teacher is planning a lesson on the topographical features of the Western Ghats in Kerala. To help students visualize and understand the variations in altitude and landforms in a three-dimensional manner, which teaching aid would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

C. A relief map of Kerala or the region — A relief map specifically uses raised surfaces to represent elevations and depressions, providing a three-dimensional understanding of terrain, which is ideal for studying topographical features like the Western Ghats. Flat maps lack this 3D aspect, a globe is too general, and flashcards are for quick recall, not detailed spatial understanding.

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A. A standard flat political map of Kerala

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B. A large world globe

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D. Flashcards with pictures of mountains and valleys

Question 3

A teacher notices that some students are disengaged in class despite being rewarded with stars for participation. Which theoretical perspective best explains this behavior?

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C. Self-Determination Theory (lack of autonomy in learning) — Extrinsic motivation relies on external rewards, which can sometimes reduce intrinsic motivation or fail to engage students meaningfully. The teacher's approach (rewarding participation) aligns with extrinsic motivation, explaining the disengagement when rewards are perceived as controlling rather than meaningful. Options A, C, and D address different theoretical gaps.

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A. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (deficit in esteem needs)

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B. Extrinsic Motivation Theory (over-reliance on external rewards)

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D. Behaviorist Theory (insufficient reinforcement)

Question 4

The Paris Agreement on climate change was signed in:‌​‍

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2015 — The Paris Agreement was adopted in December 2015, committing nations to limit global warming to 1.5-2°C above pre-industrial levels.‌​‍

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2010

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2012

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2017

Question 5

Vitamin A deficiency causes:‌​‍

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Night blindness — Night blindness. Vitamin A = Retinol.‌​‍

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Scurvy

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Beriberi

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Rickets

Question 6

KIIFB:‌​‍

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Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board — Off-budget infra funding.‌​‍

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None

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Financial

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Industrial

Question 7

A concave mirror can form:‌​‍

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Real, inverted OR virtual, erect magnified (depending on object distance) — Concave mirror: object beyond F → real/inverted; object inside F → virtual/erect/magnified.‌​‍

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No image

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Only real images

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Only virtual images

Question 8

Idukki dam height:‌​‍

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168m — 168 m — 2nd largest arch dam in Asia.‌​‍

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150m

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200m

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100m

Question 9

The new capital city being developed in Indonesia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nusantara — Indonesia is building its new capital Nusantara on East Kalimantan (Borneo).‌​‍

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Jakarta

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Bali

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Surabaya

Question 10

CM Maharashtra 2024:‌​‍

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Eknath Shinde then Devendra Fadnavis — Shinde till 2024; Fadnavis after Nov 2024 elections.‌​‍

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Only Shinde

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Only Uddhav

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Ajit Pawar

VFA Mixed Practice Test #796