DCOA Mixed Practice Test #370

Question 1

The Gayatri Mantra is found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rig Veda — The Gayatri Mantra is in the 3rd Mandala of the Rig Veda.‌​‍

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Sama Veda

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Yajur Veda

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Atharva Veda

Question 2

Gulf remittances contribute significantly to Kerala's economy from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Middle East — A large Kerala diaspora in Gulf (Middle East) countries sends significant remittances — a major source of Kerala's economy.‌​‍

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Europe

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USA

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Japan

Question 3

The 'Silent Valley' is located in which district of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district. It is one of the last undisturbed tropical evergreen forests in India.

Answer

Idukki

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 4

The 17th Laureus World Sports Award 2015 for Lifetime Achievement was given to Niki Lauda for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Motor racing — Niki Lauda — three-time F1 World Champion. Recognized for motor racing.‌​‍

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Rugby

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Tennis

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Swimming

Question 5

Which Kerala art form was recognised by UNESCO as 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity'?

Accepted Answer

Koodiyattam — Koodiyattam was proclaimed in 2001; it is the world's oldest surviving Sanskrit theatre.

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Kathakali

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Padayani

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Ottamthullal

Question 6

The river on which the Idukki Dam is built is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Idukki Dam is built on the Periyar River in Idukki district. ‌​‍It is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.

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Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

Question 7

Infrastructure fund mobilisation structures of KIIFB are approved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both RBI and SEBI — KIIFB's masala-bond and fund-raising structures required both RBI and SEBI approvals.‌​‍

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SEBI only

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RBI only

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Neither

Question 8

Which of the following classroom strategies is most effective in fostering intrinsic motivation among students according to motivational theories like Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing opportunities for student choice and autonomy — Intrinsic motivation thrives when students feel a sense of autonomy and control. Offering rewards (Option A) or strict penalties (Option C) align with extrinsic motivation, while comparing performance (Option D) can reduce motivation. Autonomy supports self-determination theory.

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A. Offering gold stars for completing assignments

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C. Setting strict deadlines with penalties for late work

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D. Comparing student performance to class averages

Question 9

Kunchan Nambiar invented:

Accepted Answer

Thullal — Thullal (Ottan, Seethankan, Parayan).

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Kathakali

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Mohiniyattam

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Ottamthullal only

Question 10

FIFA World Cup 2026 hosts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA-Canada-Mexico — USA, Canada, Mexico jointly host 2026 WC.‌​‍

Answer

Qatar

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UK

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Brazil

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #370