DCOA Mixed Practice Test #346

Question 1

Kerala Development Report (Planning Commission):

Accepted Answer

2008 — 2008 report on state model.

Answer

2000

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2013

Answer

2018

Question 2

A teacher notices a consistent pattern of students struggling to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problem-solving in their science class. If the teacher decides to undertake action research to address this issue, what would be the most appropriate initial step in their research cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Clearly define the specific problem, gather initial data, and explore its potential causes. — The action research cycle begins with 'Plan,' which involves identifying and clarifying the problem, gathering initial data to understand its scope, and exploring potential causes. Option A is 'Act' and is premature without prior understanding. Option B is part of general preparation but not the specific first step of action research for their unique problem. Option D is too focused on a specific methodology before the problem is fully understood.

Answer

A. Immediately introduce a new project-based learning module.

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B. Review existing textbooks to find alternative explanations of the concepts.

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D. Develop a detailed statistical analysis plan for student performance data.

Question 3

Kerala's first Film Censor Board chair Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adoor — Various over years — Adoor chaired FTII.‌​‍

Answer

M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Answer

Shahji

Answer

None

Question 4

Who won the Jnanpith Award in 1995?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

U.R. Ananthamurthy — U.R. Ananthamurthy (Kannada) won the 1994 Jnanpith, presented in 1995.‌​‍

Answer

Mahasweta Devi

Answer

O.N.V. Kurup

Answer

M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 5

Haemophilia inheritance:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

X-linked recessive — X-linked — more common in males.‌​‍

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Y-linked

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Mitochondrial

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Autosomal

Question 6

Stem cells:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Undifferentiated — Can become many cell types.‌​‍

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Mature

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Differentiated

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Dead

Question 7

World Heritage Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

18 April — 18 April — International Day for Monuments and Sites. ‌​‍India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Answer

16 April

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17 April

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22 April

Question 8

Terylene/Dacron is made from:

Accepted Answer

Polyester (from ethylene glycol + terephthalic acid) — Polyester fibres like Terylene (Dacron) are widely used in clothing and bottles (PET).

Answer

Polyethylene

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Cotton

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Silk

Question 9

A newborn infant is assessed at 1 minute of life with the following: heart rate 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, body pink with blue extremities, and irregular respirations. What is the APGAR score?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Heart Rate (90 bpm = 1 point), Respiratory Effort (Irregular respirations = 1 point), Muscle Tone (Some flexion of extremities = 1 point), Reflex Irritability (Weak cry = 1 point), Color (Body pink, blue extremities = 1 point). Adding these points gives a total score of 5.

Answer

A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 10

Target group under ICDS scheme is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Children in the age group 0–6 years — Integrated Child Development Services (1975) targets children 0–6.‌​‍

Answer

Children below poverty line

Answer

Children of SC and ST

Answer

Children of Ex-Servicemen

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #346