DCOA Mixed Practice Test #39

Question 1

Kudumbashree, Kerala's women empowerment programme, was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched in 1998 as a community-based poverty eradication programme for women.‌​‍

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1991

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2001

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2005

Question 2

Neyyar Dam is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Kollam

Question 3

Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1986 — Chernobyl reactor 4 explosion 26 April 1986 (Ukrainian SSR). ‌​‍Worst nuclear accident in history; contributed to USSR's decline.

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2011

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1991

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1979

Question 4

Washing soda formula is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na₂CO₃ — Washing soda = Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O). ‌​‍Used for cleaning and water softening.

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NaCl

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NaHCO₃

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NaOH

Question 5

Charles Correa has distinguished himself as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Architect — Charles Correa was a renowned Indian architect.‌​‍

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Musician

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Singer

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Painter

Question 6

Mohs scale measures:

Accepted Answer

Mineral hardness (1 talc to 10 diamond) — Developed by Friedrich Mohs (1812). Talc, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, feldspar, quartz, topaz, corundum, diamond.

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Earthquake

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Rock age

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Density

Question 7

Edakkal Caves in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Ancient petroglyphs.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Idukki

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Palakkad

Question 8

The plant hormone that promotes cell division is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cytokinin — Cytokinins promote cytokinesis and delay senescence.‌​‍

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Abscisic acid

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Auxin

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Ethylene

Question 9

One of the significant advantages of implementing Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in the education system is its potential to:

Accepted Answer

C. Foster an environment where learning is seen as a continuous process, not just exam-centric. — CCE promotes a holistic view of education, emphasizing ongoing assessment and development beyond just final exams. It encourages continuous learning, reduces exam stress, and integrates various aspects of a child's personality into the evaluation, moving away from a purely exam-driven culture. CCE does not eliminate external exams, nor does it reduce the need for teacher feedback; in fact, it often increases it. While some standardization might occur, its primary advantage is pedagogical and student-centric.

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A. Standardize grading across all schools irrespective of local contexts.

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B. Reduce the need for teachers to provide regular feedback to students.

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D. Eliminate the requirement for any external board examinations.

Question 10

The 'Public Education Rejuvenation Mission' (Pothu Vidhyabhyasa Samrakshana Yajnam), a flagship program of the Government of Kerala, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B. Transform public schools into centres of excellence comparable to private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission is a key initiative of the Kerala government aimed at revitalizing the public education sector. Its primary goal is to upgrade government schools, making them attractive and competitive, transforming them into centres of excellence that can rival private educational institutions in terms of quality and facilities, thereby strengthening the public education system as a whole. Options A, C, and D are either contrary to the mission's goal or represent only partial aspects, not the primary aim.

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A. Privatize underperforming public schools to improve efficiency.

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C. Introduce a common curriculum for all private and public schools in the state.

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D. Focus exclusively on improving infrastructure in selected model schools.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #39