DCOA Mixed Practice Test #110

Question 1

1 cubic metre equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10⁶ cm³ — 1 m³ = (100 cm)³ = 1,000,000 cm³.‌​‍

Answer

10⁹ cm³

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1000 cm³

Answer

100 cm³

Question 2

Longest bone in body:

Accepted Answer

Femur — Femur (thigh bone).

Answer

Tibia

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Humerus

Answer

Fibula

Question 3

A key principle of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is its focus on:

Accepted Answer

D. Evaluating the overall personality and development, encompassing both academic and co-curricular domains. — CCE promotes a holistic evaluation that extends beyond academic performance to include co-scholastic aspects like life skills, attitudes, and co-curricular activities. It aims to provide a comprehensive profile of the learner's overall development. Options A, B, and C either represent traditional assessment limitations or misinterpret the scope of CCE.

Answer

A. Minimizing assessment frequency to reduce student anxiety.

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B. Prioritizing only the academic achievements of students.

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C. Replacing all traditional examinations with project-based learning.

Question 4

Oxytocin role:

Accepted Answer

Childbirth, milk ejection, bonding — Multiple.

Answer

Only digestion

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Only respiration

Answer

Only vision

Question 5

Asian Games 2022 (held 2023) host:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hangzhou — Hangzhou, China (Sep-Oct 2023).‌​‍

Answer

Jakarta

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Seoul

Answer

Tokyo

Question 6

In NEP 2020, the term 'Multidisciplinary Education' refers to:

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating knowledge from various disciplines to address real-world problems — NEP 2020 promotes multidisciplinary education to foster critical thinking and problem-solving by integrating knowledge from different fields, rather than isolating subjects or emphasizing vocational training alone.

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A. Teaching multiple languages simultaneously

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C. Focusing exclusively on STEM subjects

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D. Encouraging students to pursue only vocational courses

Question 7

Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nihon Hidankyo — Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese organisation of atomic bomb survivors (Hibakusha), won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.‌​‍

Answer

IPCC

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UNHCR

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World Food Programme

Question 8

In a remote tribal area of Kerala, there's a recognized need to construct additional classrooms, provide residential facilities for girls, and ensure barrier-free access for children with special needs in existing elementary schools. Which central-sponsored program, implemented at the state level, would primarily facilitate funding and implementation for these infrastructure development and inclusion initiatives?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, is a central-sponsored program aimed at universalizing elementary education. It specifically provides financial assistance for infrastructure development like classrooms, toilets, ramps, and implements initiatives for out-of-school children and inclusive education. DPI is the state administrative body, NCERT is a central academic body, and KIIFB is a state financial institution for general infrastructure projects.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 9

Chloroplasts contain:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll, thylakoids, stroma, own DNA — Site of photosynthesis. ‌​‍Grana (stacks of thylakoids). Endosymbiotic origin from cyanobacteria.

Answer

Only starch

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Only water

Answer

Only chlorophyll

Question 10

Where is Kerala Coconut Research Station situated?

Accepted Answer

Kayamkulam — Regional Coconut Research Station, Kayamkulam (under CPCRI).

Answer

Sadanandapuram

Answer

Mannuthi

Answer

Vellayani

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #110