DCOA Mixed Practice Test #393

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru's famous Aruvippuram installation was of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A Shiva Linga — In 1888, Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram, challenging the caste monopoly on temple rituals. ‌​‍This was a landmark event in Kerala's social reform movement.

Answer

A mirror

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A cross

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A lamp

Question 2

Year MGNREGA was fully implemented across Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

01.04.2008 — MGNREGA achieved full-district coverage in Kerala on 1 April 2008.‌​‍

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02.02.2006

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01.04.2007

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None of the above

Question 3

Total districts in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 — Kerala has 14 districts.‌​‍

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12

Answer

13

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15

Question 4

The Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-32) was led by:

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. Kelappan, known as Kerala Gandhi, led the Guruvayur temple entry satyagraha.

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A. K. Gopalan

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T. K. Madhavan

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Mannath Padmanabhan

Question 5

Kerala State Film Awards year started:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — Instituted 1969.‌​‍

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1957

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1980

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1960

Question 6

Total utility is maximum when marginal utility is:

Accepted Answer

Zero — At peak of total utility curve, MU = 0. Beyond this, additional consumption reduces total utility (negative MU).

Answer

Maximum

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Negative

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Unit

Question 7

Number of male gametes in a mature pollen grain:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 (in most angiosperms) — Generative cell divides to form 2 male gametes. ‌​‍Vegetative cell is larger. Used in double fertilization.

Answer

8

Answer

1

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4

Question 8

Lactose, a disaccharide found in milk, is composed of which two monosaccharide units?

Accepted Answer

B. Glucose and Galactose — Lactose is a disaccharide formed by a glycosidic bond between one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose. It is commonly known as 'milk sugar'. Sucrose (table sugar) is glucose and fructose, while maltose is two glucose units.

Answer

A. Glucose and Fructose

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C. Glucose and Glucose

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D. Fructose and Galactose

Question 9

One who studies animals is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zoologist — Zoology = study of animals; botanist = plants; geologist = rocks/earth.‌​‍

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Geologist

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Archaeologist

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Botanist

Question 10

Statements about Marayoor — which are TRUE? (i) Small town in Idukki Taluk (ii) Prehistoric rock paintings (iii) Famous for sandalwood forests (iv) Scenic Pambar river

Accepted Answer

All four — All four are correct facts about Marayoor (Idukki district).

Answer

(i), (ii), (iii)

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(ii), (iii), (iv)

Answer

(i), (iii), (iv)

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #393