DCOA Mixed Practice Test #284

Question 1

How many rivers flow eastward in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 rivers flow east (Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar). ‌​‍41 flow west into Arabian Sea. Total 44.

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

5

Question 2

Who wrote Randamoozham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

M.T. Vasudevan Nair — M.T. — Mahabharata retelling from Bhima's perspective.‌​‍

Answer

Basheer

Answer

O.V. Vijayan

Answer

Thakazhi

Question 3

Implantation refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Attachment of embryo (blastocyst) to the uterine wall — Implantation occurs ~6–10 days after fertilisation.‌​‍

Answer

Menstruation

Answer

Ovulation

Answer

Fertilisation of egg

Question 4

The IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) highlights that human activities have unequivocally caused global warming. Which of the following sectors is identified as the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions according to AR6?

Accepted Answer

C. Electricity and Heat Production — AR6 reports that the electricity and heat production sector is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels. Transportation (A) is a significant but smaller contributor, while AFOLU (B) and industrial processes (D) are also major but ranked lower.

Answer

A. Transportation

Answer

B. Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU)

Answer

D. Industrial Processes

Question 5

In a classroom where students have varying learning paces, which teaching aid would BEST support differentiated instruction?

Accepted Answer

C. Adaptive learning platforms like Khan Academy or BYJU’S — Adaptive learning platforms adjust content difficulty based on individual student performance, catering to varying learning paces. While audiobooks and textbooks lack interactivity, uniform worksheets fail to address diverse learning needs effectively.

Answer

A. Single textbook for all students

Answer

B. Audiobooks for every chapter

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D. Uniform set of worksheets for all students

Question 6

Who was the founder of Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poikayil Yohannan — Poikayil Yohannan (Sri Kumaragurudevan) founded PRDS in 1909.‌​‍

Answer

Pandit Karuppan

Answer

Chattampi Swami

Answer

Thycaud Ayya

Question 7

Champakulam Moolam Vallam Kali:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oldest — Oldest Kerala snake boat race.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Most famous

Answer

Longest

Question 8

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.‌​‍

Answer

Deshabhimani

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Mathrubhumi

Answer

Malayala Manorama

Question 9

International Literacy Day is observed globally on September 8th each year. A teacher in a rural primary school plans an activity for this day. Which of the following activities would most effectively align with the core objective of International Literacy Day?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting a workshop for parents on the importance of adult literacy and basic reading skills. — International Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies, and to promote literacy as a human right. Conducting a workshop for parents on adult literacy directly addresses this core objective by empowering adults with foundational reading skills, which in turn positively impacts their families and communities. The other options, while valuable educational activities, do not specifically target the promotion of literacy in the way the day intends.

Answer

A. Organizing a debate competition on the history of Indian education policies.

Answer

C. Facilitating a science fair to promote scientific temper among students.

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D. Arranging a cultural program showcasing regional folk arts and traditions.

Question 10

Master gland:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — Pituitary — controls other glands.‌​‍

Answer

Thyroid

Answer

Liver

Answer

Adrenal

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #284