DCOA Mixed Practice Test #98

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

B. Mid-term classroom quiz with feedback. — Formative assessments are ongoing and provide feedback during the learning process. A mid-term quiz (B) fits this definition, whereas final exams (A), board exams (C), and annual reports (D) are summative in nature.

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A. Final term examination.

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C. State-level board examination.

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D. Annual school performance report.

Question 2

Which is the first municipality in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thalassery — Fort Cochin and Thalassery were among the first municipalities in Kerala, with Thalassery municipality formed in 1866.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thiruvananthapuram

Question 3

Chronological order of Cold War events: (i) Marshall Plan (ii) Cominform (iii) Truman Doctrine (iv) Berlin Blockade & Airlift

Accepted Answer

(iii), (i), (ii), (iv) — Truman Doctrine Mar 1947 → Marshall Plan Jun 1947 → Cominform Sep 1947 → Berlin Blockade Jun 1948.

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(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (ii), (iv), (iii)

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(iii), (i), (iv), (ii)

Question 4

Vishukkani is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishukkani = the auspicious arrangement seen first thing on Vishu morning (Malayalam New Year).‌​‍

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Onam

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Thrissur Pooram

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Theyyam

Question 5

GPS satellites orbit at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medium Earth orbit (~20,200 km) — 24+ satellites. ‌​‍Need ≥4 for position (3D + time). Accuracy few metres. ‌​‍India's NavIC regional system.

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Moon distance

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Geostationary

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Low earth orbit

Question 6

Spleen function:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood filter, immune — Filter blood, recycle RBCs, immune role.‌​‍

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Waste

Question 7

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is the primary objective of the proposed 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC)?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow students to earn, store, and transfer academic credits across higher education institutions. — The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is designed to enable students to accumulate and transfer academic credits seamlessly across institutions, aligning with NEP 2020's goal of fostering flexibility in higher education. Option A is incorrect as ABC is not a financial assistance scheme. Option C is unrelated to ABC's purpose. Option D, while relevant to NEP, does not describe the primary function of ABC.

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A. To provide financial assistance to economically weaker students for higher education.

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C. To establish a centralized database for tracking the performance of school teachers in Kerala.

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D. To facilitate the integration of vocational education with traditional academic degrees.

Question 8

According to Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages of Man', the first stage of life is:

Accepted Answer

The infant — Shakespeare's seven ages: infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, pantaloon, second childhood.

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The soldier

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The schoolboy

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The justice

Question 9

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is extensively utilized in industrial chemistry for the production of rigid articles such as fuel tanks, milk jugs, and detergent bottles. Which of the following intrinsic properties is the primary reason for HDPE's suitability for these applications, distinguishing it from Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

Accepted Answer

B. Its high degree of crystallinity, resulting in greater stiffness, tensile strength, and chemical resistance. — The primary reason for HDPE's suitability for rigid containers is its high degree of crystallinity. Unlike LDPE, HDPE has minimal branching, allowing its polymer chains to pack closely together, leading to stronger intermolecular forces, which results in greater stiffness, higher tensile strength, and improved chemical resistance. Option A is incorrect as HDPE is typically opaque or translucent. Option C describes properties more characteristic of LDPE, not HDPE. Option D is incorrect because HDPE has a higher density than LDPE, and while lightweight, the key property for rigidity is its cryst

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A. Its superior transparency and optical clarity, enhancing product visibility.

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C. Its excellent flexibility and elasticity, making it ideal for squeeze bottles and films.

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D. Its significantly lower density and buoyancy, facilitating lightweight product design.

Question 10

Structuralism was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wundt and Titchener — Analyse conscious experience into basic elements via introspection. ‌​‍Functionalism (William James): purpose of behavior.

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James

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Freud

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Watson

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #98