DCOA Mixed Practice Test #140

Question 1

J&K CM 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Omar Abdullah — Omar Abdullah (NC).‌​‍

Answer

Sajad

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Mehbooba

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Azad

Question 2

The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a landmark legislation designed to transform agrarian relations. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key objective or provision of this Act, prior to its significant amendments in 1969?

Accepted Answer

C. It introduced a ceiling on land ownership, provided security of tenure for cultivating tenants, fixed fair rents, and allowed tenants to purchase ownership of their holdings under specific conditions. — The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a comprehensive legislation that aimed to bring about significant changes. Its key provisions included imposing a ceiling on land holdings, granting security of tenure to cultivating tenants, fixing fair rents, and enabling tenants to purchase ownership of their land under specified conditions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the primary objectives or mechanisms of the 1963 Act.

Answer

A. It primarily focused on the nationalization of all temple lands and their redistribution to landless poor.

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B. It aimed to consolidate small and fragmented landholdings to promote large-scale commercial agriculture.

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D. It mandated the immediate and free transfer of all surplus land from landlords to landless agricultural laborers without any compensation to the former.

Question 3

'Keralam Malayalikalude Mathrubhoomi' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. wrote the classic ideological work outlining Malayali aspirations.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai

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Vallathol

Question 4

Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), commemorating the mythical King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.‌​‍

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Medam

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Thulam

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Karkidakam

Question 5

Which hormone increases the rates of almost all chemical reactions in all cells of the body?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thyroxine — Thyroxine (T4) regulates metabolism in all cells.‌​‍

Answer

Adrenaline

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Oxytocin

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Cortisol

Question 6

What is the general formula for alkenes?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CnH2n — One C=C double bond. Alkanes: CnH2n+2. Alkynes: CnH2n-2.‌​‍

Answer

CnH2n-2

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CnH2n+2

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CnHn

Question 7

A teacher observes students struggling to apply a newly learned scientific concept to a novel problem-solving task. According to the 5E learning model, in which phase should the teacher provide opportunities for students to extend their understanding and transfer knowledge to new situations?

Accepted Answer

D. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase of the 5E model is designed for students to apply their newly acquired knowledge and understanding to new, related situations. This phase helps deepen comprehension, solidify learning, and demonstrate the transferability of concepts, moving beyond initial understanding and into practical application.

Answer

A. Engage

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

Question 8

Heisenberg uncertainty principle states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Δx·Δp ≥ h/(4π) — Position and momentum cannot be simultaneously known with absolute precision. ‌​‍h = Planck's constant.

Answer

ΔE·Δt = 0

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v = c always

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E = mc²

Question 9

The Sun appears reddish at sunrise/sunset because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Longer path through atmosphere scatters away blue; only red passes — At low angles, sunlight traverses more atmosphere → blue scattered away → red/orange dominates.‌​‍

Answer

Earth rotates faster

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Atmospheric refraction

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Sun changes colour

Question 10

Present Chairman of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority:

Accepted Answer

Shri Pinarayi Vijayan — The Chief Minister is ex-officio Chairman of KSDMA.

Answer

Dr. V. Venu IAS

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Shri K. Rajan

Answer

Smt. Tinku Biswal IAS

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #140