DCOA Mixed Practice Test #19

Question 1

What is the primary function of the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) in Kerala's education system?

Accepted Answer

C. Administering and supervising the day-to-day functioning of government schools. — The DPI is the chief implementing and administrative authority for public education in Kerala, overseeing the day-to-day functioning, staff management, and financial administration of government schools. Developing curriculum and research are primarily functions of SCERT, while teacher training is guided by SCERT and implemented by DIETs and other bodies.

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A. Developing curriculum and syllabi for all school levels.

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B. Conducting research and evaluation studies on educational policies.

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D. Providing pre-service and in-service training for teachers.

Question 2

CMFRI Kochi:

Accepted Answer

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute — ICAR institute.

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State

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Private

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Kerala

Question 3

In a classroom setting, a student performs well in logical-mathematical tasks but faces difficulties in understanding metaphors and nuances in language. Which theory would best explain these variations in performance?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences — Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory posits that individuals have varying strengths in different domains, such as logical-mathematical and linguistic intelligence. Spearman's theory (Option A) would suggest a general 'g factor' influencing all tasks, which does not account for such specific variations.

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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C. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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D. Binet's Intelligence Scale

Question 4

Shakespeare's famous play about a Prince of Denmark is:

Accepted Answer

Hamlet — Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, contains 'To be or not to be'.

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Macbeth

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Othello

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King Lear

Question 5

The National Health Mission (NHM) emphasizes a comprehensive approach to improve health outcomes. Which of the following core components is a *primary focus* under the NHM's strategy for maternal and child health, including adolescence?

Accepted Answer

B. Strengthening of RMNCH+A services. — The RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health + Adolescent Health) strategy is a cornerstone of the NHM, focusing on a continuum of care across different life stages. While NHM aims to strengthen the health system, its primary focus is on public health services, not exclusive funding for private providers or universal tertiary care. Integration of traditional medicine is part of NHM but not as the sole option.

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A. Universal access to free tertiary care facilities.

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C. Exclusive funding for private healthcare providers.

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D. Promotion of traditional medicine systems as the sole healthcare option.

Question 6

SVAMITVA scheme provides:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Property cards to rural homeowners using drone surveys — SVAMITVA uses drone mapping to provide property ownership cards to rural homeowners, enabling them to use property as financial asset.‌​‍

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Skill training to youth

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Insurance to farmers

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Solar panels to villages

Question 7

Kerala's Folk Dances:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvathira, Kaikottikkali, Oppana, Margamkali, Duffmuttu — Several folk forms.

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Only one

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Three

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Two

Question 8

During a quiet reading activity, a teacher notices two students whispering and giggling at the back of the classroom. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial response to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the entire class?

Accepted Answer

C. Moving closer to the students and making eye contact with a calm expression. — Moving closer (proximity control) and making eye contact are non-verbal cues that effectively address minor misbehavior without disrupting the entire class or escalating the situation. Publicly scolding or assigning detention immediately are overreactions for a minor initial disruption, while ignoring it might allow the behavior to escalate.

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A. Immediately stopping the class and publicly scolding the students.

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B. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

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D. Assigning both students a detention slip without any prior warning.

Question 9

What does German silver contain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cu + Zn + Ni — German silver has no silver — it is an alloy of Cu, Zn, Ni.‌​‍

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Silver + zinc

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Silver only

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Silver + copper

Question 10

The cochlea of the ear is involved in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hearing (converting sound to nerve impulses) — Cochlea houses the organ of Corti; hair cells convert vibrations to neural signals.‌​‍

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Taste

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Balance only

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Smell

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #19