DCOA Mixed Practice Test #366

Question 1

The Cultural Revolution in China was launched by Mao in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1966 — Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-76) — Mao's purge to reassert communist ideology. ‌​‍Chaos, 1-2 million deaths, economic damage.

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1976

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1949

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1958

Question 2

Mohanlal national awards:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 Best Actor — 2 national awards Best Actor.‌​‍

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3

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5

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1

Question 3

The foundation of modern higher education in India was laid by a significant dispatch from the British government, which recommended the establishment of universities in key cities. Which historic document is famously associated with proposing the establishment of the Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras?

Accepted Answer

B. Wood's Despatch (1854) — Wood's Despatch of 1854 is widely considered the 'Magna Carta of English Education in India' as it recommended the establishment of universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras, modelled on the University of London. Macaulay's Minute (1835) advocated for English education, while the Hunter Commission (1882) reviewed the progress of education after Wood's Despatch, and the Sadler Commission (1917) focused specifically on the problems of Calcutta University.

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A. Macaulay's Minute on Indian Education (1835)

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C. Hunter Education Commission (1882)

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D. Sadler Commission (1917)

Question 4

In the 'Elaborate' stage of the 5E learning model, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

D. To challenge students to apply learned concepts to new, complex situations. — During the Elaborate stage, the teacher's primary role is to extend student understanding by challenging them to apply the concepts learned in new, real-world contexts or solve more complex problems. Option A describes the Engage stage, option B describes the Explain stage, and option C relates to the Evaluate stage.

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A. To introduce a new topic and capture students' interest.

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B. To provide direct instruction on formal concepts and vocabulary.

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C. To assess student understanding through summative tests.

Question 5

Psychology is scientific study of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Behavior and mental processes — Modern definition. ‌​‍Wilhelm Wundt (1879, Leipzig) established first psychology laboratory — marks birth of scientific psychology.

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Only emotion

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Only mind

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Only brain

Question 6

Poikayil Yohannan's social reform organisation was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha — Poikayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909 — Dalit liberation movement in Kerala.‌​‍

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Atmavidya Sangham

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Nair Service Society

Question 7

Uniform circular motion has:

Accepted Answer

Constant speed but varying velocity — Direction of velocity changes, so velocity vector changes — non-zero centripetal acceleration.

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Constant velocity

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Zero acceleration

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Zero force

Question 8

Kerala's first woman chief secretary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Padma Ramachandran — Padma Ramachandran.‌​‍

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Both A and B

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Neela Gangadharan

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Anita Bhatia

Question 9

The Dr. B. C. Roy Award is a prestigious national honour for medical professionals in India. Which of the following statements about the Dr. B. C. Roy Award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The award includes a significant cash prize of ₹10 lakh along with a gold medal. — The Dr. B. C. Roy Award does not include a significant cash prize of ₹10 lakh; it typically consists of a medal, a citation, and a smaller cash component (historically around ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh). Statements A, B, and C are correct: the award is indeed instituted by the MCI, presented annually on National Doctors' Day (July 1st), and acknowledges diverse contributions to medicine.

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A. It is instituted by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

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B. It is presented annually on July 1st, coinciding with National Doctors' Day.

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C. It recognizes outstanding contributions in various fields of medicine, including socio-medical relief and medical research.

Question 10

Kerala's Food Security Act implementation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100% coverage — Among first states to implement fully.‌​‍

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75%

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50%

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Unknown

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #366