DCOA Mixed Practice Test #371

Question 1

Puberty is initiated by hormones from the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis — Hypothalamus releases GnRH → pituitary FSH/LH → gonads produce sex hormones.‌​‍

Answer

Kidney

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Pancreas

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Liver

Question 2

The smallest bone in the human body is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stapes (in ear) — Stapes (~3 mm) in middle ear is smallest; femur is largest.‌​‍

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Patella

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Phalanges

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Scaphoid

Question 3

A Government High School in Kerala requires approval for a new building construction project, needs to process teacher transfers, and implement state-mandated academic calendar changes. Which state-level educational authority is primarily responsible for these administrative and regulatory functions?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority for school education in Kerala. Its responsibilities include managing school infrastructure, teacher transfers, budget allocation, and ensuring compliance with state educational rules and regulations. SCERT is academic, SSA is a program for elementary education, and DIETs are district-level teacher training institutions.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 4

Ratio in national flag:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2:3 — Width:length = 2:3.‌​‍

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1:2

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3:2

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3:5

Question 5

Which gas is evolved when acid reacts with carbonate?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CO₂ — CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂↑.‌​‍

Answer

Cl₂

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O₂

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H₂

Question 6

The Eravikulam National Park in Idukki is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam National Park in Idukki, Kerala is famous for the Nilgiri Tahr (an endangered mountain goat) and the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Rhino

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Royal Bengal Tiger

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Lion-tailed Macaque

Question 7

What is the tenure of the Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) after the 2019 amendment?

Accepted Answer

3 years or age 70 — After the 2019 amendment to the Protection of Human Rights Act, the tenure of the NHRC Chairperson and members is 3 years or until they attain the age of 70 years.

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5 years or age 65

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6 years or age 65

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5 years or age 70

Question 8

A student consistently scores high marks in diverse subjects like Mathematics, English literature, and Physics, demonstrating a strong underlying cognitive ability across these areas. According to Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence, this consistent high performance is best explained by the presence of a strong:

Accepted Answer

B. General factor (g-factor) — Spearman's theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks, and 's-factors' (specific intelligence) unique to particular tasks. The student's consistent high performance across diverse subjects indicates a strong general cognitive ability, which is the g-factor. Specific factors would account for variations in performance on individual tasks, not overall consistency.

Answer

A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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C. Multiple intelligences

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D. Practical intelligence

Question 9

Russia-Ukraine war started:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2022 — 24 February 2022.‌​‍

Answer

2020

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2021

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2023

Question 10

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi founded which newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani (1905); later edited by Ramakrishna Pillai.‌​‍

Answer

Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

Answer

Deepika

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #371