DCOA Mixed Practice Test #135

Question 1

Who enunciated 'One Caste, One Religion, One Family, One World and One God'?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru's famous teaching.

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Vaikunda Swamikal

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Brahmananda Sivayogi

Question 2

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, presented annually for outstanding contributions to the industry. Which of the following statements about this prestigious award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a sculpture. — The J.C. Daniel Award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, not ₹10 lakh. All other statements are correct regarding the award, which is the highest state honour for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema, named after its pioneer, J.C. Daniel, and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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A. It is named after J.C. Daniel, who is considered the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema'.

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B. The award is instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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C. The recipient is chosen by a jury appointed by the Kerala State Government.

Question 3

HIV attacks:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

WBCs (CD4 T cells) — Attacks CD4+ T cells, weakening immune system.‌​‍

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Neurons

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Platelets

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RBCs

Question 4

Which of the following types of anemia is characterized by a deficiency in intrinsic factor, leading to impaired absorption of Vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

C. Pernicious anemia — Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition where the stomach lining fails to produce intrinsic factor, a protein essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the small intestine. This leads to Vitamin B12 deficiency, which results in megaloblastic anemia (large, immature red blood cells). Iron deficiency, aplastic, and thalassemia have different causes.

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A. Iron deficiency anemia

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B. Aplastic anemia

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D. Thalassemia

Question 5

Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley NP lies in Palakkad district; designated NP in 1984.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

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Idukki

Question 6

KITE Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Infrastructure for IT in Education — Govt edu-tech agency.

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Kerala IT Enterprise

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Both

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None

Question 7

Momentum is the product of:

Accepted Answer

Mass and velocity — p = mv; SI unit kg·m/s.

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Mass and acceleration

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Mass and displacement

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Force and time

Question 8

Which institution received the 'National Award for Best Practices in School Education' in 2021 for its project 'Water Literacy and Conservation'?

Accepted Answer

B. Government Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam — Government Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam was awarded for its impactful project on water literacy and conservation. The other institutions are renowned but did not receive this specific national award in 2021.

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A. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

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C. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannur

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D. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kochi

Question 9

Loudness of sound depends on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amplitude — Larger amplitude waves have more energy → louder sound.‌​‍

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Frequency

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Wavelength

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Speed

Question 10

Kerala Infant Mortality Rate (lowest):

Accepted Answer

Under 7 — IMR under 7 per 1000 (SRS 2020) — lowest in India.

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Under 10

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15

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20

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #135