DCOA Mixed Practice Test #367

Question 1

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kozhikode district requires approval for a significant infrastructure repair project and needs to address a grievance related to a teacher's transfer within the district. To whom should the Headmaster primarily address these matters at the immediate district administrative level of the Education Department?

Accepted Answer

C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE) — The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) is the chief administrative officer for general education at the district level, overseeing schools, teachers, and infrastructure within their jurisdiction. The BEO operates at the block level, the District Collector is for general district administration, and the DGE is the head of the department at the state level.

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A. Block Education Officer (BEO)

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B. District Collector

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D. Director of General Education (DGE)

Question 2

An NGO working in rural Kerala aims to launch a week-long awareness campaign to emphasize the fundamental importance of reading and writing skills for social and economic development. To gain maximum international recognition and impact, which global observance day should they align their campaign with?

Accepted Answer

B. September 8th, International Literacy Day. — International Literacy Day is observed globally on September 8th, as declared by UNESCO, to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies. Aligning the campaign with this day would provide a strong international platform for their message. While other options are related to education, they do not specifically focus on literacy.

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A. January 24th, International Day of Education.

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C. October 5th, World Teachers' Day.

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D. November 14th, Children's Day in India.

Question 3

Blood clotting is aided by which vitamin?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K — Vitamin K is essential for synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin).‌​‍

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin E

Question 4

How many seats are there in the Kerala Legislative Assembly?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — The Kerala Legislative Assembly has 140 seats. ‌​‍Kerala has a unicameral legislature (no upper house).

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120

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126

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150

Question 5

Kerala's characteristic laterite soils are extensively used for specific agricultural practices. Which climatic condition is most crucial for the formation of these soils, and what is its primary effect on the soil's nutrient content?

Accepted Answer

C. High temperature and heavy rainfall, causing intense leaching of soluble bases and silica. — Laterite soils form under hot and humid tropical conditions characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall. This climate leads to intense leaching, where soluble bases (like calcium, magnesium, potassium) and silica are washed away from the soil profile. This process leaves behind a high concentration of relatively insoluble iron and aluminum oxides, making laterite soils typically less fertile due to nutrient depletion.

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A. High temperature and moderate rainfall, leading to accumulation of organic matter.

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B. Low temperature and high humidity, promoting retention of soluble minerals.

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D. Arid conditions with sparse rainfall, concentrating iron and aluminum oxides.

Question 6

Despite its immense popularity in several Commonwealth nations, cricket has only made sporadic appearances in the Olympic Games, with efforts ongoing for its re-inclusion. Considering the demands of a multi-sport event, which format of cricket is most widely discussed for potential Olympic inclusion, and why?

Accepted Answer

C. Twenty20 (T20) cricket, owing to its shorter duration, fast-paced action, and appeal to a broader global audience. — Twenty20 (T20) cricket is the most widely discussed format for Olympic inclusion because its shorter duration (around 3 hours per match) fits well within the tight scheduling constraints of a multi-sport event. Its fast-paced, high-scoring nature is also more appealing to a diverse global audience and aligns with the Olympic desire for dynamic, accessible sports. Test and ODI formats are too lengthy for the Olympics, and 'The Hundred' is a relatively new, regionally specific format, less likely for global adoption at this stage.

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A. Test Cricket, due to its historical significance and comprehensive display of skill.

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B. One-Day Internationals (ODIs), offering a balanced duration and strategic depth.

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D. The Hundred, as a newer, even shorter format designed for explosive entertainment.

Question 7

Max Weber's key concept was:‌​‍

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Verstehen (understanding) + ideal types — Weber: interpretive sociology (verstehen) — understanding meanings actors attach to their behaviour. ‌​‍'Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism' (1905).

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Class struggle

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Symbolic interactionism

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Social facts

Question 8

IGI Delhi has terminals:‌​‍

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3 — T1, T2, T3 — main operational.‌​‍

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5

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2

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4

Question 9

Which of the following soil types is predominantly found in the laterite regions of Kerala and is characterized by its red color due to iron oxide accumulation?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soil — Laterite soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall and temperature conditions, leading to the accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides, which gives it a distinct red color. Alluvial soil is found in river basins, black soil is typical of Deccan regions, and red loamy soil is less common in Kerala's lateritic zones.

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A. Alluvial soil

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B. Black soil

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D. Red loamy soil

Question 10

Vembanad Lake Ramsar site:

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Yes — Designated Ramsar wetland of international importance.

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No

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Pending

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Rejected

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #367