DCOA Mixed Practice Test #129

Question 1

Gravitational potential at a point is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Work done to bring unit mass from infinity to that point — V = -GM/r (scalar). Field g = -dV/dr.

Answer

Force

Answer

Energy

Answer

Field

Question 2

Kerala Panchayat Raj Act:

Accepted Answer

1994 — Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994.

Answer

1993

Answer

1990

Answer

2000

Question 3

Vagbhatananda was a reformer associated with which region?

Accepted Answer

Malabar — Vagbhatananda was a social reformer from Malabar who founded the Atmavidya Sangham.

Answer

Travancore

Answer

Cochin

Answer

Kuttanad

Question 4

First Jnanpith from Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup — G. Sankara Kurup (1965) — for Odakkuzhal.‌​‍

Answer

Thakazhi

Answer

Pottekkatt

Answer

MT

Question 5

Which ancient port in Kerala was renowned for trade with Roman and Greek civilizations?

Accepted Answer

Muziris — Muziris (near modern-day Kodungallur/Cranganore) was a famous ancient port on the Malabar Coast, mentioned in Roman and Greek texts as a major spice trading centre.

Answer

Beypore

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kochi

Question 6

The Malayali Congress leaders active at the national level included:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Sankaran Nair and Barrister G.P. Pillai — Both C. ‌​‍Sankaran Nair (INC President 1897) and G.P. Pillai were prominent Malayali Congressmen.

Answer

K.P. Kesava Menon only

Answer

Only G.P. Pillai

Answer

Only C. Sankaran Nair

Question 7

Which of the following is a thermoplastic?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Epoxy

Answer

Urea-formaldehyde

Answer

Bakelite

Question 8

Which socio-religious reform movement in Kerala, founded by Sree Narayana Guru, primarily aimed at eradicating caste discrimination and promoting social equality?

Accepted Answer

B. SNDP Yogam — The SNDP Yogam (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam), founded by Sree Narayana Guru, was a movement in Kerala dedicated to uplifting the Ezhava community and challenging caste-based oppression through education, temple reforms, and social equality. While Arya Samaj (founded by Dayananda Saraswati) addressed caste issues in North India, and Prarthana Samaj (founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade) was a reform movement in Maharashtra, neither was centered in Kerala. The Theosophical Society, founded by Helena Blavatsky, focused on spiritualism and not primarily on caste discrimination.

Answer

A. Arya Samaj

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C. Prarthana Samaj

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D. Theosophical Society

Question 9

Guard cells control the opening and closing of:

Accepted Answer

Stomata — Kidney-shaped guard cells regulate stomatal aperture for gas exchange.

Answer

Xylem vessels

Answer

Root hairs

Answer

Lenticels

Question 10

Goitre caused by:

Accepted Answer

Iodine deficiency — Iodine deficiency.

Answer

Iron deficiency

Answer

Calcium deficiency

Answer

Vitamin D

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #129