DCOA Mixed Practice Test #351

Question 1

Which two Kerala visual arts are on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Koodiyattam and Mudiyettu — Koodiyattam (2001) and Mudiyettu (2010) are inscribed on the UNESCO list.‌​‍

Answer

Koodiyattam and Padayani

Answer

Kathakali and Ottamthullal

Answer

Theyyam and Koodiyattam

Question 2

Founder of the 'Saiva Prakasha Sabha':

Accepted Answer

Thycaud Ayya — Thycaud Ayya Swamikal founded Saiva Prakasha Sabha in 1892.

Answer

Ayya Vaikundar

Answer

Poykayil Yohannan

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 3

Which Kerala government award is given annually to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of education by individuals or institutions?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Education Award — The Kerala State Education Award is specifically instituted to honor exceptional work in education. The Sahitya Akademi Award is for literature, Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is for lifetime contributions to Malayalam language and literature, and the K. R. Narayanan Award is a national-level award for higher education.

Answer

A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award

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B. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram

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D. K. R. Narayanan Award

Question 4

Which principle of NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Learning — NCFTE 2009 advocates for experiential learning as a core principle, where teacher education integrates theory with practical classroom experiences to enhance professional competence.

Answer

A. Constructivism

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C. Reflective Practice

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D. Interdisciplinary Approach

Question 5

The 'Normal Lapse Rate' — gradual decrease in atmospheric temperature with altitude — is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6.4°C per km — Temperature falls ~6.4°C per km of altitude increase.‌​‍

Answer

1°C per km

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10°C per km

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3.2°C per km

Question 6

Electronegativity across a period generally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Increases — Non-metallic character and electronegativity rise left to right.‌​‍

Answer

Stays same

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Becomes zero

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Decreases

Question 7

Pamba River originates from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pulachimalai — The Pamba River originates from Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu taluk of Idukki district.‌​‍

Answer

Devikulam

Answer

Anamudi

Answer

Western Ghats near Peer Medu

Question 8

Reflex actions are controlled by the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord — Reflex arcs bypass the brain and are mediated by the spinal cord.‌​‍

Answer

Medulla

Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

Cerebrum

Question 9

Sree Narayana Guru's core teaching:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

'One caste, one religion, one God for humanity' — Ezhava social reformer (Kerala). ‌​‍Aruvippuram consecration (1888). SNDP Yogam (1903). ‌​‍Inspired Vaikom Satyagraha.

Answer

Orthodoxy

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Caste Hierarchy

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Violence

Question 10

Highest mountain Africa:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kilimanjaro — Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895m).‌​‍

Answer

Meru

Answer

Kenya

Answer

Toubkal

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #351