DCOA Mixed Practice Test #4

Question 1

Kerala density per sq km (2011):

Accepted Answer

860 — 860 per sq km.

Answer

800

Answer

1000

Answer

1200

Question 2

The Vizhinjam International Seaport project in Thiruvananthapuram is poised to significantly impact Kerala's maritime trade. Which of the following statements accurately highlights a unique geographical advantage and a primary function of the Vizhinjam port?

Accepted Answer

B. The port's natural depth, close to the coastline, allows for the berthing of mega-container vessels without extensive dredging, positioning it as a transshipment hub. — The Vizhinjam International Seaport's key advantage is its natural depth (around 18-20 meters) very close to the coastline, enabling it to accommodate large mother vessels and mega-container ships with minimal dredging. This unique geographical feature positions it as a major transshipment hub for cargo. Options A, C, and D incorrectly describe its primary function or geographical characteristics.

Answer

A. Its location in a high-tide zone facilitates easy dredging for smaller vessels, primarily serving coastal shipping.

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C. It is designed primarily as an exclusive naval base to enhance India's maritime security in the Arabian Sea.

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D. The project's main objective is to handle only passenger traffic and cruise liners, boosting tourism in the southern districts.

Question 3

The largest organ of the human body is the:

Accepted Answer

Skin — Skin, the largest organ, protects and regulates temperature.

Answer

Liver

Answer

Lungs

Answer

Brain

Question 4

Amoeba is:

Accepted Answer

Protista — Unicellular protist.

Answer

Monera

Answer

Fungi

Answer

Animalia

Question 5

The largest district in Kerala by area is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki is the largest district in Kerala by area (~4,479 sq km). ‌​‍It is also home to the Idukki Arch Dam and Anamudi peak.

Answer

Kannur

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Palakkad

Question 6

Who is the first woman chairperson of the State Bank of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arundhati Bhattacharya — Arundhati Bhattacharya became SBI's first woman chairperson in October 2013.‌​‍

Answer

Shikha Sharma

Answer

Chanda Kochhar

Answer

Subhalakshmi Panse

Question 7

The idea of 'Republic' was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

France — The concept of Republic, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity was borrowed from French Revolution/Constitution.‌​‍

Answer

UK

Answer

USA

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Australia

Question 8

UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) is based in:

Accepted Answer

Geneva — UNHCR founded 1950, based in Geneva. Protects refugees and stateless persons. Won Nobel Peace Prize 1954 and 1981.

Answer

New York

Answer

London

Answer

Paris

Question 9

ΔH_fus for ice at 0°C:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

+6.01 kJ/mol — Endothermic. ‌​‍ΔH_vap of water at 100°C = +40.7 kJ/mol. Much larger — hydrogen bonds more disrupted.

Answer

+40.7 kJ/mol

Answer

0

Answer

-6.01

Question 10

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence emphasizes three components: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates practical intelligence?

Accepted Answer

B. A person adapting to a new job by learning workplace norms and networking effectively. — Practical intelligence involves adapting to and shaping one's environment, as seen in option B. Options A and D describe analytical intelligence, while C illustrates creative intelligence.

Answer

A. A student solving a complex math problem using logical reasoning.

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C. A writer creating a novel with innovative metaphors and themes.

Answer

D. A scientist designing an experiment to test a new hypothesis.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #4