DCOA Mixed Practice Test #96

Question 1

Kerala Private Buses colour:

Accepted Answer

White-red (standard) — Usually white with red stripe.

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Blue

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Green

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Multiple

Question 2

Pierre Bourdieu's concept of 'cultural capital' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-material resources (education, speech, taste) that enable social mobility — Bourdieu: capital = economic, cultural, social, symbolic. ‌​‍Cultural capital (knowledge, credentials, manners) reproduces class across generations.

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Labour

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Money

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Only land

Question 3

Karl Marx's theory of society was based on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Class struggle + historical materialism — Marx: history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles. ‌​‍Economic base shapes superstructure (politics, law, ideology).

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Culture

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Religion

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Rationality

Question 4

A teacher uses a 'flipped classroom' model where students learn new concepts at home via pre-recorded videos and apply them in class. Which teaching aid is primarily facilitating this approach?

Accepted Answer

B. Learning Management System (LMS) — A Learning Management System (LMS) is essential for delivering, tracking, and managing the pre-recorded videos and other digital content in a flipped classroom. Whiteboards (A) and projectors (D) are physical tools, while textbooks (C) lack the interactive and digital capabilities needed for this model.

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A. Whiteboard and markers

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C. Traditional textbook

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D. Overhead projector

Question 5

Divisible by 8 rule:

Accepted Answer

Last 3 div by 8 — Last three digits.

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Even

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Last 2

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Div by 4

Question 6

Which of the following is the primary site of action for the antacid magnesium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

A. Stomach lining — Magnesium hydroxide acts locally in the stomach by neutralizing gastric acid, providing relief from hyperacidity and heartburn. It does not primarily act in the small intestine, esophagus, or pancreas.

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B. Small intestine

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C. Esophagus

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D. Pancreas

Question 7

The 'Make in India' initiative aims to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub. Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly prioritized under this initiative?

Accepted Answer

D. Mining and quarrying — The 'Make in India' initiative prioritizes sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, but mining and quarrying are not explicitly listed as focus areas. These sectors are already well-established and regulated under other policies.

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A. Automobiles and auto components

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B. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

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C. Textiles and garments

Question 8

G20 2025 host:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South Africa — South Africa hosts G20 2025.‌​‍

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India

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Brazil

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Indonesia

Question 9

ICC T20 WC 2024 winning captain (India):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rohit Sharma — Rohit Sharma captained India to T20 WC 2024 title.‌​‍

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Virat Kohli

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Hardik Pandya

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Rishabh Pant

Question 10

Kerala sex ratio (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1084 — 1,084 — highest in India.‌​‍

Answer

984

Answer

1020

Answer

1058

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #96