DCOA Mixed Practice Test #387

Question 1

Periyar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala's longest — Kerala's longest river.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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AP

Answer

Karnataka

Question 2

The 'Black Death' got its name from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Black boils on infected persons — Black boils (gangrene of fingers, toes, nose) appeared on the sick.‌​‍

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Darkness that accompanied the outbreak

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The mourning clothes people wore

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Black flags on plague ships

Question 3

A significant advancement of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, over its predecessor (PwD Act, 1995) is its expanded scope regarding recognized disabilities. How many types of disabilities are recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016?

Accepted Answer

D. 21 types — The RPwD Act, 2016 significantly expanded the list of recognized disabilities from 7 (in the PwD Act, 1995) to 21 types. This broader definition ensures a more comprehensive legal framework for protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of a wider range of persons with disabilities.

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A. 7 types

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B. 12 types

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C. 15 types

Question 4

Normal adult human body temperature is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

37 °C — Normal body temperature is 37 °C (98.6 °F).‌​‍

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42 °C

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39 °C

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35 °C

Question 5

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 strongly advocate for 'holistic development' of learners. Which of the following best describes the implication of this principle for classroom practice?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating co-curricular activities, emotional well-being, and critical thinking alongside academics. — Holistic development implies nurturing all aspects of a child's personality, including cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and aesthetic dimensions. This requires integrating diverse activities, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering critical thinking alongside academic learning. Options A, B, and D represent narrow or outdated approaches that contradict the concept of holistic development.

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A. Focusing solely on academic excellence and competitive performance.

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B. Emphasizing rote memorization to ensure comprehensive syllabus coverage.

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D. Restricting learning to textbook knowledge to maintain uniformity in assessment.

Question 6

The Kochi Rajya Praja Mandal was formed in 1941 demanding:

Accepted Answer

Responsible government — Praja Mandal led by Ikkanda Warrier, Panampilly Govinda Menon and V.R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan fought for responsible government.

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Temple entry

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Land reform

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Linguistic reorganization

Question 7

Pazhassi Raja's most celebrated guerrilla campaigns against the British were fought in which forested region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad forests — Pazhassi Raja used the Wayanad forests to wage guerrilla war; he was killed in 1805 in Mavila Thodu, Wayanad.‌​‍

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Western Ghats of Idukki

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Silent Valley

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Sahyadri near Palakkad

Question 8

Which district in Kerala has the longest coastline?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur has the longest coastline among Kerala's 14 districts at about 82 km.‌​‍

Answer

Kasaragod

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Alappuzha

Answer

Kozhikode

Question 9

The chief ore of Aluminium is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bauxite — Bauxite (Al₂O₃·xH₂O) is the principal aluminium ore.‌​‍

Answer

Haematite

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Magnetite

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Dolomite

Question 10

A firewall is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Network security — A firewall monitors and controls network traffic, blocking unauthorized access.‌​‍

Answer

Heating

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Data storage

Answer

Printing

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #387