DCOA Mixed Practice Test #10

Question 1

Malappuram district was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — Malappuram was formed on 16 June 1969 from parts of Kozhikode and Palakkad.‌​‍

Answer

1956

Answer

1972

Answer

1982

Question 2

Kerala's first test cricketer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tinu Yohannan — Tinu Yohannan (2002 vs England).‌​‍

Answer

Sanju Samson

Answer

Unnikrishnan

Answer

Sreesanth

Question 3

Which type of evaluation in CCE Kerala model is designed to assess students' 'Learning Outcomes' in a summative manner after completing a term?

Accepted Answer

B. Summative evaluation conducted to assign grades in final examination — Summative evaluations (e.g., term-end exams) test learning outcomes after instruction. Formative evaluations (e.g., term activities) provide ongoing feedback. Teacher-centred evaluations focus on delivery, not outcomes.

Answer

A. Formative evaluation conducted during classroom activities

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on student attendance

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D. Continuous evaluation conducted as a district-level programme

Question 4

Which of these is a plant growth movement toward water?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrotropism — Hydrotropism = growth toward water (positive); shown by plant roots.‌​‍

Answer

Geotropism

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Phototropism

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Thigmotropism

Question 5

Muscle that does not tire easily:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cardiac (striated, involuntary, intercalated discs) — Only in heart. ‌​‍Smooth: involuntary, non-striated (walls of organs). Skeletal: voluntary, striated.

Answer

All tire equally

Answer

Smooth

Answer

Skeletal

Question 6

In IT Act 2000, which section deals with punishment of cyber terrorism?

Accepted Answer

66(F) — Section 66F of the IT Act defines and punishes cyber terrorism.

Answer

66(B)

Answer

66(E)

Answer

45(F)

Question 7

The English Civil War (1642-51) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament won; Charles I executed (1649) — Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarians vs Royalists. ‌​‍King Charles I beheaded 1649. Brief Republic (Commonwealth). ‌​‍Restoration 1660.

Answer

King won

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Invasion

Answer

Stalemate

Question 8

Smart Cities Mission was launched to develop how many cities?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 — Smart Cities Mission aims to develop 100 cities across India with smart infrastructure and technology.‌​‍

Answer

150

Answer

75

Answer

50

Question 9

During a school inspection, an RPwD Act 2016 compliance officer notes that the school lacks a grievance redressal mechanism for children with disabilities. Which corrective action aligns with the Act?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must set up a dedicated disability grievance cell with representation from students, parents, and teachers — The RPwD Act 2016 (Section 87-89) requires schools to establish grievance redressal mechanisms for disability-related issues. Referring cases to special schools (C) or informal teacher handling (B) does not address systemic accountability. While parents can file complaints, the school must have an internal mechanism (A vs D).

Answer

B. The teacher must handle all disability-related issues privately without formal procedures

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C. The school can refer such cases to the nearest special school for resolution

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D. The child's parents must file a complaint directly with the state commission under RPwD Act

Question 10

The newest district in Kerala (formed in 1982) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Pathanamthitta was formed in 1982 from parts of Kollam, Alappuzha, and Idukki.‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Malappuram

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #10