DCOA Mixed Practice Test #285

Question 1

A teacher observes that a significant number of students in her 8th-grade science class are struggling to grasp abstract concepts like 'photosynthesis' despite using standard teaching methods. She decides to initiate an action research project. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes her approach from a purely academic research study?

Accepted Answer

C. It focuses on improving her own specific teaching practice and student learning outcomes within her classroom. — Action research is primarily driven by the practitioner's desire to improve their own specific practice and address immediate problems within their unique educational context. Unlike academic research, it does not primarily aim for universal theories, rely on external researchers, or prioritize journal publication over practical improvement.

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A. It seeks to develop generalizable theories about teaching abstract concepts.

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B. It involves external experts to ensure objective data analysis.

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D. It prioritizes the publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Question 2

RMS speed of ideal gas molecules at T:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

√(3RT/M) — v_rms = √(3RT/M) = √(3kT/m). Mean = √(8RT/πM); most probable = √(2RT/M).‌​‍

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√(RT)

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√(RT/M)

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√(2RT/M)

Question 3

Dronacharya Award is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Best coach — Outstanding sports coaches.‌​‍

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Best player

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Lifetime achievement

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Best referee

Question 4

DGP Kerala 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anil Kant — Anil Kant was DGP; check current.‌​‍

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Shaik Darvesh Saheb

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Sanjay Kundu

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Varies

Question 5

A teacher in an inclusive classroom notices a student with dyslexia struggling with reading assignments. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate to support this student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Offer alternative formats like audiobooks, allow extended time, and use visual aids alongside text. — Inclusive education requires adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. Providing alternative formats (audiobooks), allowing extended time, and using multimodal resources (visual aids) directly supports students with dyslexia in accessing the curriculum without isolating them or reducing academic expectations. Options A and B are counterproductive or overly restrictive, while D shifts responsibility away from the school.

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A. Ask the student to read aloud in front of the class more frequently to improve fluency.

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B. Provide only audio materials and exempt the student from all reading tasks.

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D. Suggest that the student's parents hire a private tutor for intensive remedial reading outside school hours.

Question 6

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, located in Kannur district.

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Wayanad

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

Question 7

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology is awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for outstanding contributions in various scientific disciplines. Which of the following is NOT one of the specific disciplines for which this award is given?

Accepted Answer

D. Economic Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is a premier science award in India, presented annually by the CSIR for notable and outstanding research. Its recognized disciplines include Biological, Chemical, Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical, and Physical Sciences. Economic Sciences, while a significant academic field, is not included among the categories for this specific science and technology award.

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A. Biological Sciences

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B. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

Question 8

Sree Narayana Guru performed Shiva Prathishta (consecration) at:

Accepted Answer

Aruvippuram — Aruvippuram Prathishta in 1888 — revolutionary act against caste discrimination.

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Sivagiri

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Kalavancode

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Varkala

Question 9

Number of significant figures in 0.00230 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — Leading zeros are not significant; trailing zero after decimal is. ‌​‍2, 3, 0 → three sig figs.

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6

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2

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5

Question 10

Seismic waves — P waves are:

Accepted Answer

Faster (primary, compressional, through solid & liquid) — S (secondary, shear) don't travel through liquid — shadow zone proves Earth's outer core is liquid. Surface waves (Rayleigh, Love) cause most damage.

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Slower

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Surface only

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Same speed

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #285