DCOA Mixed Practice Test #7

Question 1

Cheraman Juma Masjid is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Kodungallur — traditionally India's first mosque.‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kannur

Question 2

Pernicious anaemia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B12 — Vitamin B12 deficiency.‌​‍

Answer

B6

Answer

C

Answer

B1

Question 3

Kerala's first Lokayukta:

Accepted Answer

Justice Thankappan — Justice P.S. Thankappan Nair (1999).

Answer

Justice Balakrishnan

Answer

Justice Koshi

Answer

Justice Sasidharan

Question 4

The Western Ghats in Kerala is called:

Accepted Answer

Sahyadri — The Western Ghats running through Kerala are known as Sahyadri, forming the eastern boundary of the state.

Answer

Nilgiris

Answer

Anaimalai

Answer

Cardamom Hills

Question 5

Kerala elephant count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thousands — Several thousand elephants.‌​‍

Answer

Hundreds

Answer

Extinct

Answer

Few

Question 6

The portal started by Government of Kerala to get services and proceedings of Grama Panchayat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Citizen Portal — Kerala's LSG Citizen Portal offers panchayat services online.‌​‍

Answer

E-office portal

Answer

Friends

Answer

Sampoorna Portal

Question 7

A journal named 'Deepika' was started by:

Accepted Answer

Fr. Heras — Nasrani Deepika (1887, oldest Malayalam newspaper) was started by Catholic priests at Mannanam — founder credited variously, including Fr. Nidhirickal Mani Kathanar.

Answer

Vakkom Maulavi

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

Answer

Mother Teresa

Question 8

The principle behind the working of a microphone is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic induction or capacitive/piezoelectric conversion — Dynamic mics use EM induction; condenser mics use capacitance changes.‌​‍

Answer

Photoelectric effect

Answer

Thermionic emission

Answer

Nuclear decay

Question 9

Appendix:

Accepted Answer

Vestigial organ — Reduced function in humans.

Answer

Active

Answer

Critical

Answer

Never exists

Question 10

A school is implementing a 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) policy for integrating ICT into classrooms. What is the most critical challenge to address from an educational equity perspective?

Accepted Answer

D. Bridging the digital divide to ensure all students have access to appropriate devices and internet. — The 'digital divide' refers to the gap between those who have access to information and communication technologies and those who don't. In a BYOD policy, ensuring equitable access to devices and internet for all students is paramount to prevent exacerbating existing inequalities and ensuring fair learning opportunities.

Answer

A. Ensuring all devices have the latest operating system updates.

Answer

B. Training teachers on how to use a variety of device types.

Answer

C. Managing potential cybersecurity risks and data privacy.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #7