DCOA Mixed Practice Test #378

Question 1

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act of 1969 primarily aimed to:

Accepted Answer

B. Strengthen the enforcement of ceiling limits by empowering local bodies to identify surplus land — The 1969 amendment excluded rubber plantations from ceiling provisions to support the state's agro-industrial policies, as rubber was a major cash crop. Option B is incorrect because enforcement was already in place, Option C was not mandatory, and Option D was not a focus of the amendment.

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A. Exclude rubber plantations from the ceiling provisions to encourage agro-industrial growth

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C. Introduce cooperative farming as a mandatory model for all surplus land redistribution

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D. Extend land ceiling exemptions to religious and charitable institutions to protect their holdings

Question 2

The pitch of a sound depends on its:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Frequency — Higher frequency = higher pitch; amplitude determines loudness.‌​‍

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Speed

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Amplitude

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Direction

Question 3

NFSA (National Food Security Act) 2013 covers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~75% rural + 50% urban population (~67% overall) — 5 kg/person/month. ‌​‍₹3 rice, ₹2 wheat, ₹1 coarse grain. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) for poorest.

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Only BPL

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100%

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10%

Question 4

Kerala Land Reforms (1970) abolished:‌​‍

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Tenancy, ceiling on land holdings, janmi system — EMS government. ‌​‍Conferred ownership on tenants. One of most successful land reforms in India.

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Only forests

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Only slums

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All private property

Question 5

Kerala Technological University:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

KTU (Thiruvananthapuram HQ) — APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 6

Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and what was its unique feature that made it the first in the tournament's history?

Accepted Answer

A. Qatar; it was the first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first in November-December due to extreme summer heat. — The 2022 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Qatar, marking the first time the tournament was held in the Middle East and during November-December to avoid extreme summer temperatures in the region. Option B is incorrect as Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, not 2022. Option C is incorrect because Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, and VAR was introduced in 2018, not 2014. Option D is incorrect as South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup.

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B. Russia; it was the first World Cup held in Europe and featured expanded teams with 48 participants.

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C. Brazil; it was the first World Cup hosted in South America after 64 years and introduced Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.

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D. South Africa; it was the first World Cup held in Africa and the first to use artificial turf extensively.

Question 7

National Hydrogen Mission launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — Green Hydrogen Mission approved in 2023, announced 2022.‌​‍

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2021

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2023

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2024

Question 8

A fuse in household wiring protects by:

Accepted Answer

Melting and breaking the circuit during excess current — Fuses melt when current exceeds the rated value, preventing damage.

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Reducing voltage

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Increasing resistance permanently

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Changing polarity

Question 9

Largest river by volume:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amazon — Amazon — largest by discharge.‌​‍

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Yangtze

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Nile

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Congo

Question 10

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has its headquarters at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi — IMD HQ is in New Delhi, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.‌​‍

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Mumbai

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Bengaluru

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Pune

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #378