DCOA Mixed Practice Test #338

Question 1

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the agricultural economy in Kerala, contributing to its declining share in the state's GSDP?

Accepted Answer

B. Fragmented landholdings and high labor costs — Fragmented landholdings and high labor costs are critical issues in Kerala's agriculture, hindering mechanization and productivity. While cash crops are significant, their over-reliance is more a symptom than the primary challenge. Excessive subsidies and corporate dominance are not primary concerns in Kerala's agricultural landscape.

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A. Over-reliance on cash crops like rubber and coconut

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C. Excessive government subsidies leading to inefficiencies

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D. Dominance of large corporate farms in the sector

Question 2

White light splits into colours through a prism. This is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dispersion — Dispersion = splitting of white light into 7 colours (VIBGYOR) by a prism.‌​‍

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

Question 3

Sree Narayana Guru's famous saying:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One caste, one religion, one God for man — 'One caste, one religion, one God for man' — Sree Narayana Guru.‌​‍

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Educate, Agitate, Organize

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Temple for all

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Be proud of your caste

Question 4

Kerala's first Deputy CM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R. Sankar — R. Sankar — first Deputy CM (1960-62).‌​‍

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E.M.S.

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C.H. Mohammed Koya

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K.R. Gowri

Question 5

Pendulum clock invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Huygens — Christiaan Huygens (1656).‌​‍

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Galileo

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Newton

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Edison

Question 6

Malala was shot by the Taliban for advocating:

Accepted Answer

Girls' education — She was shot on 9 October 2012 on a school bus in Swat Valley for championing girls' education.

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Women's right to vote

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Peace only

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Independence

Question 7

Bhavani river:

Accepted Answer

Kerala (Attappady)-TN — Originates in Attappady.

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UP

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MP

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MH

Question 8

Praggnanandhaa, who challenged for the World Chess Championship candidates, plays for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — R. ‌​‍Praggnanandhaa is an Indian chess grandmaster who became one of the youngest candidates tournament qualifiers.

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China

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Russia

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USA

Question 9

During a lesson, a student begins to doodle excessively and lose focus. The teacher wants to redirect the student's attention without interrupting the flow of the lesson. Which of the following non-verbal cues would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Walking past the student's desk and placing a hand gently on their shoulder. — Walking past the student and using proximity control or a gentle touch on the shoulder is a highly effective non-verbal intervention that redirects attention without disrupting the entire class. Direct verbal questions interrupt the lesson, public praise is indirect, and intense eye contact can be perceived as aggressive or ineffective if the student isn't looking.

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A. Stopping the lesson and asking the student directly, "Are you paying attention?"

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C. Publicly praising another student for their excellent focus.

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D. Making intense eye contact with the student from across the room until they look up.

Question 10

Travancore Royal Family:

Accepted Answer

Venad — Venad lineage.

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Kolathiri

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Perumpadappu

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Nair

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #338