DCOA Mixed Practice Test #349

Question 1

Kerala formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Nov 1956 — 1 November 1956.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 1947

Answer

26 Jan 1950

Answer

1 May 1960

Question 2

Kerala State Bird scientific name:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buceros bicornis — Buceros bicornis — Great Indian Hornbill.‌​‍

Answer

Pavo cristatus

Answer

Corvus splendens

Answer

Ardea alba

Question 3

Kerala Ombudsman for local bodies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Existed under Act 1999 — Kerala Local Fund Audit Act and Ombudsman.‌​‍

Answer

No

Answer

Private

Answer

Not yet

Question 4

Cholera caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vibrio cholerae — Bacterium Vibrio cholerae.‌​‍

Answer

Parasite

Answer

Fungus

Answer

Virus

Question 5

The general formula of alkynes is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CₙH₂ₙ₋₂ — Alkynes have one C≡C triple bond; formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂.‌​‍

Answer

CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

Answer

CₙH₂ₙ₊₁

Answer

CₙH₂ₙ

Question 6

Maslow's hierarchy — top level:

Accepted Answer

Self-actualisation — Order: Physiological → Safety → Love/belonging → Esteem → Self-actualisation. Self-transcendence added later.

Answer

Physiological

Answer

Safety

Answer

Esteem

Question 7

Indian poet Kamala Das wrote in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both English and Malayalam (as Madhavikutty) — Confessional poetry. ‌​‍'An Introduction', 'My Story' (autobiography). Controversial bold themes.

Answer

Tamil

Answer

Only English

Answer

Hindi

Question 8

One who studies the stars and planets:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Astronomer — Astronomy is scientific study of celestial objects.‌​‍

Answer

Biologist

Answer

Geologist

Answer

Astrologer

Question 9

Hard water does not form lather because it contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcium and Magnesium salts — Hard water contains dissolved calcium and magnesium salts that react with soap, preventing lather.‌​‍

Answer

Sodium

Answer

Chlorine

Answer

Iron

Question 10

A teacher wants to implement a system that allows students to submit assignments online, receive personalized feedback, and track their own learning progress. Which ICT tool would be most suitable for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. A Learning Management System (LMS). — A Learning Management System (LMS) is specifically designed to manage all aspects of online learning, including assignment submission, feedback, grade tracking, and communication. While other tools might offer partial functionalities, an LMS provides a comprehensive solution for these educational needs.

Answer

A. A simple word processing software.

Answer

B. A social media platform.

Answer

D. An online video conferencing tool.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #349