DCOA Mixed Practice Test #331

Question 1

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the establishment of which type of institutions to foster excellence in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) — MERUs are proposed to be institutions of global standards, focusing on multidisciplinary education and high-quality research. The other options are either too narrow (TTIs, VTCs) or already exist (Central Universities) and do not align with the NEP 2020's vision for higher education.

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A. Central Universities

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C. Technical Training Institutes (TTIs)

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D. Vocational Training Centers (VTCs)

Question 2

Enzymes are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Proteins — Biological catalysts (most are proteins).‌​‍

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Carbohydrates

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Fats

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DNA

Question 3

The most abundant element in the Earth's crust is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oxygen — Oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth's crust (~46% by weight), followed by Silicon (~28%), Aluminium (~8%), and Iron (~5%).‌​‍

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Silicon

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Iron

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Aluminium

Question 4

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 × 10⁸ m/s — c ≈ 299,792,458 m/s ≈ 3 × 10⁸ m/s.‌​‍

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3 × 10¹⁰ m/s

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3 × 10⁶ m/s

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3 × 10⁵ m/s

Question 5

Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam literature, was from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Thunchath Ezhuthachan was born in Tirur, Malappuram district. ‌​‍His birthplace is now a memorial.

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Kozhikode

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 6

Ernakulam as district since:

Accepted Answer

1958 — 1958.

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1956

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1970

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1947

Question 7

Which Kerala art form was recognised by UNESCO as 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Koodiyattam — Koodiyattam was proclaimed in 2001; it is the world's oldest surviving Sanskrit theatre.‌​‍

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Ottamthullal

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Kathakali

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Padayani

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a primary advantage of using multimedia in classroom teaching?

Accepted Answer

C. Reduces the need for teacher-student interaction — Multimedia aids enhance learning by engaging multiple senses, but they do not reduce the need for teacher-student interaction; rather, effective teaching often requires active teacher facilitation. Distractors A, B, and D are valid benefits, while C misrepresents the role of multimedia.

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A. Enhances visual and auditory learning experiences

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B. Facilitates interactive and self-paced learning

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D. Supports differentiated instruction for diverse learners

Question 9

Western Ghats stretch from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tapi river to Kanyakumari — ~1,600 km. ‌​‍UNESCO WHS. Biodiversity hotspot. ‌​‍Anaimudi (2,695 m) highest in Kerala. Sahyadri in Maharashtra.

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Gujarat to Kerala

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Only Maharashtra

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Himalayas only

Question 10

CM Maharashtra 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eknath Shinde then Devendra Fadnavis — Shinde till 2024; Fadnavis after Nov 2024 elections.‌​‍

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Only Shinde

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Only Uddhav

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Ajit Pawar

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #331