DCOA Mixed Practice Test #280

Question 1

Which animals are protected in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tigers and elephants — Tigers, elephants, Nilgiri langur.

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Rhino

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Lion

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Hornbill only

Question 2

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam later became:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President of India — Dr. ‌​‍Kalam served as India's 11th President (2002–2007), known as the 'Missile Man'.

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CJI

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PM of India

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CAG

Question 3

Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. This specific mode of disease transmission is categorized as:

Accepted Answer

D. Vector-borne transmission — Vector-borne transmission occurs when an animal or insect (the vector, like a mosquito) transmits an infectious agent from one host to another. Direct contact, airborne, and droplet transmissions refer to person-to-person spread via physical contact, aerosols, or larger respiratory droplets, respectively.

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A. Direct contact transmission

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B. Airborne transmission

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C. Droplet transmission

Question 4

What was Basheer called?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Beypore Sultan — 'Beypore Sultan' — lived in Beypore, Kozhikode.‌​‍

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Revolutionary

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Kerala's Tagore

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Adventurer

Question 5

The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates that private unaided schools reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups. Which of the following statements regarding the financial aspect of this provision is accurate?

Accepted Answer

C. The State Government reimburses the school for the expenditure based on the per-child cost in government schools or actual fees, whichever is lower. — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates private unaided schools to reserve 25% of seats for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections. The Act further specifies (Section 12(2)) that the State Government shall reimburse these schools for the expenditure incurred, based on the per-child expenditure in government schools or the actual fee charged, whichever is less. Options A, B, and D describe incorrect or incomplete reimbursement mechanisms.

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A. Private schools are expected to absorb the costs incurred for these students as part of their corporate social responsibility.

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B. The Central Government directly funds these schools for the education of the reserved quota students.

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D. A special fund is established at the district level, managed by local self-governments, to cover these educational expenses.

Question 6

Kerala's first Malayalam newspaper:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam (1847, by Hermann Gundert) — Talasseri. ‌​‍Gundert (German missionary) also compiled Malayalam-English dictionary (1872). Paschimodayam was second.

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Kerala Kaumudi

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Mathrubhumi

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Manorama

Question 7

Vinegar is acidic because of the presence of:

Accepted Answer

acetic acid — Vinegar contains 4–8% acetic acid (CH₃COOH).

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citric acid

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hydrochloric acid

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tartaric acid

Question 8

A Grama Panchayat in Kerala is reviewing its progress in implementing the Right to Education Act, 2009. Which of the following actions best reflects a primary responsibility of this local authority under the RTE Act within its jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring that every child residing in the Panchayat has access to a neighborhood school and monitoring their enrollment and attendance. — The RTE Act, 2009, assigns local authorities, such as Grama Panchayats in Kerala, the crucial responsibility of ensuring every child within their jurisdiction has access to a neighborhood school. They are also tasked with monitoring children's enrollment, attendance, and completion of elementary education. Other options describe responsibilities typically handled by academic bodies, school management, or higher levels of government.

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A. Formulating the syllabus and recommending textbooks for all elementary schools in the Panchayat area.

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C. Conducting annual performance appraisals for all teachers in government and aided schools within the Panchayat.

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D. Providing financial grants directly to private unaided schools for infrastructure development and teacher salaries.

Question 9

A patient undergoing a 12-hour fasting period before surgery requires energy. Which of the following is the primary immediate source of glucose for the body during the initial hours of fasting?

Accepted Answer

B. Liver glycogen stores — During the initial hours of fasting, the liver breaks down its stored glycogen (glycogenolysis) to release glucose into the bloodstream, maintaining blood sugar levels. Free fatty acids become a major energy source later, and muscle protein breakdown occurs during prolonged starvation. Adipose tissue triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol, with glycerol being a substrate for gluconeogenesis, but liver glycogen is the immediate primary source of glucose.

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A. Muscle protein breakdown

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C. Free fatty acids

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D. Adipose tissue triglycerides

Question 10

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Dalhousie — Lord Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse (1848): if a ruler died without natural heir, the state was annexed.‌​‍

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Lord Wellesley

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Lord Canning

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Lord Curzon

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #280