DCOA Mixed Practice Test #88

Question 1

Internet users India (approx):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

850+ million — ~850M users.‌​‍

Answer

500M

Answer

1 billion+

Answer

2 billion

Question 2

A school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling with outdated infrastructure, lack of digital learning tools, and low community engagement, leading to declining enrollment. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would primarily address these multifaceted challenges comprehensively?

Accepted Answer

B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala — Samagra Shiksha Kerala is a comprehensive program that integrates various previous schemes, aiming for holistic development of school education, including infrastructure, digital education, community participation, and quality improvement. The KITE Project focuses specifically on IT infrastructure and digital learning, while Victers Channel is a digital learning platform, and Bhasha Poshanam is for language development, none of which offer the complete, multifaceted solution needed.

Answer

A. KITE Project

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C. Victers Channel

Answer

D. Bhasha Poshanam

Question 3

World Environment Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 Jun — 5 June.‌​‍

Answer

22 Mar

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22 Apr

Answer

16 Sep

Question 4

In the context of Kerala's decentralized administrative framework, the Grama Sabha plays a crucial role in ensuring local accountability and participation. Which of the following is a key power or function primarily vested with the Grama Sabha, distinguishing it from the functions of the elected Grama Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

A. Scrutiny and approval of the annual budget and development plans prepared by the Grama Panchayat. — The Grama Sabha, comprising all registered voters in a ward, is empowered to scrutinize and approve the annual budget and development plans formulated by the Grama Panchayat, ensuring transparency and public participation. Issuance of certificates, staff appointment, and enforcement of bylaws are primarily administrative functions of the elected Grama Panchayat.

Answer

B. Issuance of various certificates such as birth, death, and residency to villagers.

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C. Appointment of staff for various projects and schemes implemented at the village level.

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D. Enforcement of local bylaws and regulations concerning public health and sanitation.

Question 5

Asexual reproduction — binary fission is seen in:

Accepted Answer

Amoeba, Paramecium — Simplest type of asexual reproduction. Paramecium: transverse; Euglena: longitudinal. Produces genetically identical offspring.

Answer

Humans

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Earthworm

Answer

Plants only

Question 6

Ptolemy's model of the universe, which Copernicus challenged, is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geocentric model — Ptolemy's Geocentric model placed Earth at the centre of the universe.‌​‍

Answer

Multiverse model

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Heliocentric model

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Ecliptic model

Question 7

Malabar Special Police (MSP) was formed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1884 — The Malabar Special Police was established in 1884 and is one of the oldest armed police forces in India.‌​‍

Answer

1947

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1921

Answer

1885

Question 8

Ecological succession:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Progressive, orderly change in community until climax — Primary succession: bare rock/new island (pioneer: lichens). ‌​‍Secondary: after disturbance (abandoned field).

Answer

Random

Answer

Sudden

Answer

Always reverse

Question 9

Mumbai airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both.‌​‍

Answer

Santa Cruz

Answer

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Intl

Answer

Sahar

Question 10

The 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) is widely considered to be aligned with constructivist learning theories. Which aspect of the 5E model most strongly reflects the constructivist idea that learners actively build their own understanding?

Accepted Answer

B. The emphasis on students conducting investigations and making observations in the 'Explore' phase. — The 'Explore' phase of the 5E model directly embodies constructivist principles by providing students with hands-on, active learning experiences where they can investigate, experiment, and construct their own understanding. While other phases contribute, active construction from direct interaction is most prominent here. The Explain phase is more teacher-directed, and Evaluate measures outcomes, while Engage sets the stage.

Answer

A. The teacher's role in the 'Explain' phase to provide clear definitions.

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C. The use of formal assessments in the 'Evaluate' phase to measure knowledge retention.

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D. The initial 'Engage' phase focusing on capturing student interest.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #88