DCOA Mixed Practice Test #236

Question 1

Photosynthesis requires which pigment to absorb light?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll — Chlorophyll a (primary), chlorophyll b, carotenoids; absorb red and blue light mainly.‌​‍

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Xanthophyll

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Melanin

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Haemoglobin

Question 2

Kerala has ___ Assembly constituencies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — Kerala Legislative Assembly has 140 seats.‌​‍

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130

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120

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150

Question 3

Rods function:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Low-light vision — Dim light.‌​‍

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Colour

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None

Answer

Both

Question 4

A successful entrepreneur, despite having modest academic achievements, demonstrates an exceptional ability to adapt to changing market conditions, effectively negotiate with diverse stakeholders, and find practical solutions to unforeseen business challenges. This individual's strengths are most aligned with which aspect of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory?

Accepted Answer

C. Contextual intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory defines contextual (practical) intelligence as the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments, often referred to as 'street smarts.' This involves practical problem-solving, negotiation, and adapting to real-world situations, which aligns perfectly with the entrepreneur's described abilities. Componential (analytical) intelligence focuses on academic problem-solving, experiential (creative) intelligence on novel ideas, and linguistic intelligence is a concept from Gardner's theory.

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A. Componential intelligence

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B. Experiential intelligence

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D. Linguistic intelligence

Question 5

Regarding removal of untouchability in Kerala, which is INCORRECT?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through Desabhimani — C. ‌​‍Krishnan championed against untouchability through 'Mitavadi', not Desabhimani.

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Mannath Padmanabhan organised Savarna Jatha

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K. Kelappan led Vaikom Satyagraha

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T.K. Madhavan was a dynamic leader against untouchability

Question 6

The shape of acceleration vs mass graph for constant force is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hyperbola — F = ma → a = F/m (constant F). a vs m is rectangular hyperbola (xy=k).‌​‍

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Ellipse

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Parabola

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Straight line

Question 7

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission', a flagship initiative under the Kerala government's Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, primarily focuses on which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Upgrading public schools with enhanced infrastructure, digital learning facilities, and improved academic standards. — The Vidyakiranam Mission, as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, is dedicated to transforming public schools by modernizing infrastructure, integrating digital technology, and elevating academic quality to international benchmarks. Options A, C, and D represent other educational goals or initiatives that are not the primary focus of Vidyakiranam's comprehensive school upgrade strategy.

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A. Ensuring 100% enrollment and retention of students in elementary education.

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C. Providing free higher education opportunities for economically backward students in professional courses.

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D. Standardizing the curriculum for all private and government schools across the state.

Question 8

The India Against Corruption movement (2011) centred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jan Lokpal Bill — Anna Hazare led 2011 movement demanding Jan Lokpal Bill. ‌​‍Led to Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013. AAP party (Arvind Kejriwal) emerged from this.

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Aadhaar

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MGNREGA

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Right to Education

Question 9

FACT public sector:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Central PSU — Central PSU.‌​‍

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Private

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State

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Joint

Question 10

The 'Education Bill' by the first EMS Ministry focused on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Government control over private aided schools — The Kerala Education Bill 1957 sought state regulation of private aided schools — triggering the Vimochana Samaram.‌​‍

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Free technical education

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Adult literacy

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English as medium of instruction

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #236