DCOA Mixed Practice Test #356

Question 1

Representative democracy is also called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indirect/Parliamentary democracy — Citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf. ‌​‍Most modern democracies (India, UK, USA, etc.).

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Oligarchy

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Direct democracy

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Plutocracy

Question 2

During a science lesson on photosynthesis, a teacher asks students to brainstorm what they already know about how plants get food and to share any questions they have. Which phase of the 5E Instructional Model is the teacher primarily engaging in?

Accepted Answer

C. Engage — The Engage phase of the 5E model aims to capture students' attention, stimulate their thinking, and activate their prior knowledge, often through questions, discussions, or intriguing phenomena. Explore involves hands-on activities, Elaborate extends understanding, and Explain involves teachers clarifying concepts.

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A. Explore

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B. Elaborate

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D. Explain

Question 3

Nykaa founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Falguni Nayar — Falguni Nayar.‌​‍

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Kiran

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Others

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VSS

Question 4

Flight adaptations in birds:

Accepted Answer

All of these — All three.

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Hollow bones

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Feathers

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Keeled sternum

Question 5

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is approximately:

Accepted Answer

125 mL/min — ~180 L/day filtered; ~178 L reabsorbed; ~1.5 L urine. Juxtaglomerular apparatus regulates GFR.

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25 mL/min

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1000 mL/min

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10 mL/min

Question 6

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).

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Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 7

The Kerala State Film Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for cinematic excellence in Malayalam cinema. Which governmental body is primarily responsible for instituting and administering these annual awards?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Chalachitra Academy — The Kerala State Film Awards are instituted and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, which functions under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The Kerala Sahitya Akademi focuses on literature, and the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board is concerned with youth-related activities, making them incorrect choices for film awards. While the Department of Cultural Affairs is the parent department, the specific autonomous body responsible is the Chalachitra Academy.

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A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi

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B. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Kerala State Youth Welfare Board

Question 8

Who created Linux?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Linus Torvalds — Linus Torvalds created Linux in 1991. ‌​‍It is an open-source operating system. Android is based on the Linux kernel.

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Steve Wozniak

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Dennis Ritchie

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James Gosling

Question 9

What is Pulluvan Paattu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Serpent worship songs — Serpent songs.‌​‍

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Folk

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Royal

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Religious

Question 10

The critical angle of glass (n ≈ 1.5) for total internal reflection in air is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42° — sin⁻¹(1/1.5) ≈ 41.8° ≈ 42°.‌​‍

Answer

90°

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62°

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48°

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #356