DCOA Mixed Practice Test #149

Question 1

Kerala's first woman DGP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B. Sandhya — B. Sandhya.‌​‍

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Lakshmi

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Sheela Bose

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R. Sreelekha

Question 2

Chandrayaan-3 landed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aug 2023 — 23 August 2023 on Moon's south pole.‌​‍

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Jul 2023

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Sep 2023

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Oct 2023

Question 3

The INA trials were held at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi Red Fort — The INA trials (1945-46) were held at Red Fort, Delhi. ‌​‍Public sympathy for INA officers boosted nationalist sentiment.

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Calcutta

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Bombay

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Madras

Question 4

K-FON:

Accepted Answer

Kerala Fibre Optic Network — Free/cheap broadband to all households.

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Kerala Food

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Kerala Finance

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None

Question 5

During a peer feedback session in microteaching, a colleague notes that the teacher’s 'reinforcement' was inconsistent (sometimes praising, sometimes ignoring correct answers). What is the most effective way to address this feedback?

Accepted Answer

B. Use specific and timely praise for correct answers and ignore incorrect ones — Specific and timely praise (B) reinforces desired behaviors effectively, while ignoring incorrect answers (A) or over-reinforcing all answers (D) dilutes its impact. Non-verbal cues alone (C) may not suffice for clear feedback.

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A. Provide reinforcement only for incorrect answers to motivate students

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C. Avoid verbal reinforcement and rely solely on non-verbal cues like nodding

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D. Reinforce every answer, regardless of correctness, to maintain student morale

Question 6

Why is it crucial to ensure that ophthalmic solutions and large-volume parenteral (LVP) solutions are isotonic with physiological fluids?

Accepted Answer

B. To prevent pain, irritation, and cellular damage upon administration — Isotonicity (having the same osmotic pressure as body fluids) is vital for ophthalmic and parenteral solutions to prevent discomfort, pain, irritation, and potential cellular damage (e.g., red blood cell lysis or crenation) at the site of administration. Hypotonic solutions can cause cells to swell and burst, while hypertonic solutions can cause cells to shrink. It does not directly affect solubility, stability, absorption rate, or ease of sterilization.

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A. To enhance the drug's solubility and stability

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C. To increase the rate of drug absorption into the bloodstream

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D. To allow for easier sterilization of the product

Question 7

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes significant reforms in the assessment system. Which of the following initiatives is introduced by the NEP 2020 to serve as a national assessment centre for student assessment, evaluation, and holistic development?

Accepted Answer

C. PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the new National Assessment Centre envisioned under the NEP 2020. Its primary role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, promoting holistic development. NCERT focuses on curriculum design, NTA on entrance examinations, and UGC on higher education regulation, none of which perfectly align with the comprehensive assessment role of PARAKH.

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

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B. NTA (National Testing Agency)

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D. UGC (University Grants Commission)

Question 8

The real name of Brahmananda Sivayogi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karatt Govinda Menon — Karatt Govinda Menon (later renamed Brahmananda Sivayogi).‌​‍

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Krishnan Nambiadiri

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Kunchi Kannan

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Karatt Achutha Menon

Question 9

Monopoly features:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Single seller of unique product, high barriers to entry — Monopoly is price-maker. ‌​‍Natural monopolies from economies of scale (utilities); legal from patents/IP.

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Many sellers

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Few sellers

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Identical products

Question 10

The capital of Uttarakhand is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dehradun — Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand (winter capital; Gairsain is summer capital).‌​‍

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Lucknow

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Haridwar

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Nainital

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #149