DCOA Mixed Practice Test #122

Question 1

Budding is asexual reproduction seen in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydra, yeast — New individual develops from outgrowth. ‌​‍Hydra: daughter separates or remains. Yeast: common budding reproduction.

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Humans

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Ferns

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Birds

Question 2

Which acid is found in the human stomach?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid — The stomach secretes Hydrochloric acid (HCl) as part of gastric juice. ‌​‍It helps in killing bacteria and activating pepsin for protein digestion.

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Sulphuric acid

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Nitric acid

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Acetic acid

Question 3

Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) was systematised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adi Shankaracharya (8th CE) — Brahman = Atman (unity). ‌​‍World is Maya. Ramanuja (12th CE) — Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism). ‌​‍Madhva — Dvaita (dualism).

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Madhva

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Ramanuja

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Buddha

Question 4

Before beginning a new unit on the photosynthesis process, a biology teacher starts the lesson by discussing the general concept of how living organisms obtain energy and grow, relating it to students' existing knowledge of plant and animal life cycles. This instructional technique is an example of applying which of Ausubel's key concepts?

Accepted Answer

B. Advance organizers — Advance organizers are introductory statements or materials presented before new learning material to provide a conceptual framework and help students connect new information to their existing cognitive structures. This facilitates meaningful learning by making the new content more relatable and organized. Reciprocal teaching is a reading comprehension strategy, guided discovery relates to Bruner, and social constructivism is a broader theory.

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A. Reciprocal teaching

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C. Guided discovery

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D. Social constructivism

Question 5

Study of inscriptions:

Accepted Answer

Epigraphy — Epigraphy.

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Calligraphy

Question 6

Which Kerala government scheme aims to provide free school uniforms to children studying in government and aided schools up to Class 12?

Accepted Answer

D. Kalaimagal Scheme — The Kalaimagal Scheme is a Kerala government initiative that provides free school uniforms to students from Class 1 to Class 12 in government and aided schools. KITE Victers is an educational TV channel, K-SMILE is a scholarship scheme, and Karuthal is unrelated to uniforms.

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A. KITE Victers

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B. K-SMILE

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C. Karuthal

Question 7

What is the capital of Brazil?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brasilia — Brasilia — capital since 1960.‌​‍

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Sao Paulo

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Salvador

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Rio de Janeiro

Question 8

A significant need has been identified to develop new pedagogical approaches and instructional materials for teaching environmental science to upper primary students in Kerala, aligning with contemporary learning theories. Which autonomous state-level institution is primarily mandated to undertake *research, curriculum development, and preparation of textbooks and teacher handbooks* for such initiatives?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, and research in school education. DPI handles administration, SSK (Samagra Shiksha Kerala, which subsumes SSA) focuses on program implementation, and NCERT operates at the national level.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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

Question 9

The temperature at which a liquid's vapour pressure equals atmospheric pressure is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Boiling point — Boiling occurs when vapour pressure = ambient atmospheric pressure.‌​‍

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Melting point

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Condensation point

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Freezing point

Question 10

Which of the following is a thermoplastic?

Accepted Answer

Polythene — Thermoplastics (polythene, PVC, PET) can be melted and reshaped repeatedly.

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Bakelite

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Urea-formaldehyde

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Epoxy

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #122