DCOA Mixed Practice Test #282

Question 1

Kundara Proclamation by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Velu Thampi — Velu Thampi 1809.‌​‍

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Swati

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Marthanda

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Pazhassi

Question 2

During a microteaching session on the 'Skill of Explaining', the teacher trainee effectively uses analogies, provides relevant examples, and maintains a logical flow of ideas. Which component is least directly related to enhancing the 'Skill of Explaining' among the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Varying the voice pitch and gestures frequently. — While varying voice pitch and gestures (Stimulus Variation) can help maintain student attention during an explanation, it is a separate microteaching skill. The core components of the 'Skill of Explaining' are focused on clarity, logical sequencing, appropriate language, and the use of examples and analogies to convey information effectively.

Answer

A. Using simple and appropriate language.

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B. Ensuring continuity in statements.

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D. Explaining with suitable examples.

Question 3

Coral reefs found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Warm shallow tropical waters — Symbiosis with zooxanthellae. ‌​‍Great Barrier Reef (Australia) largest. Bleaching from warming, acidification.

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Deep ocean

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Rivers

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Cold water

Question 4

Medulla oblongata:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Involuntary functions (breath, heart) — Vital autonomic functions.‌​‍

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Hearing

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Memory

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Vision

Question 5

2023 Lokmanya Tilak National Award was given to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narendra Modi — PM Narendra Modi received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award on 1 August 2023.‌​‍

Answer

M. Venkaiah Naidu

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Droupadi Murmu

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Amit Shah

Question 6

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (bullock-cart protest) in 1893 was aimed at establishing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to travel on public roads for Dalits — Ayyankali rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to Pulayas, asserting their right to use public roads.‌​‍

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Temple entry

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Voting rights

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Right to education

Question 7

Absolute zero corresponds to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

−273.15 °C — 0 K = −273.15 °C; molecular motion ceases at absolute zero.‌​‍

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0 °C

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−100 °C

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−459 °C

Question 8

Bitcoin legal in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Regulated crypto asset — Not legal tender but not banned; taxed.‌​‍

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Banned

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Legal tender

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Unknown

Question 9

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja was a member of which royal family?

Accepted Answer

Kottayam royal family — Pazhassi Raja belonged to the Kottayam royal family in Northern Malabar.

Answer

Zamorin of Calicut

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Cochin royal family

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Venad royal family

Question 10

In the context of democratic decentralisation in Kerala, which of the following best describes the most distinctive feature of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) launched in 1996?

Accepted Answer

B. Direct and extensive participation of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on direct citizen participation. Its most distinctive feature was the active involvement of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans, thereby democratizing the planning process from the grassroots. While financial devolution (Option A) was a crucial enabling factor, it was the participatory planning process that truly defined the uniqueness of the PPC. Option C describes institutional reforms mandated by constitutional amendments, not the spe

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A. The mandatory reservation of 40% of the state's plan funds for local self-government institutions (LSGIs).

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C. The establishment of independent State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions to oversee local body elections and finances.

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D. The complete autonomy granted to LSGIs in revenue generation and allocation without state government oversight.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #282