DCOA Mixed Practice Test #451

Question 1

A teacher trainee has just completed a microteaching session focusing on the skill of 'Explaining'. According to the typical microteaching cycle, what should be the immediate next step for the trainee?

Accepted Answer

C. Receive constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers. — The microteaching cycle consists of Plan, Teach, Feedback, Re-plan, Re-teach, and Re-feedback. After completing the 'Teach' phase, the immediate next step is to receive constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers. While self-reflection and video analysis are valuable, they typically occur as part of or after the formal feedback session, guiding the re-planning phase.

Answer

A. Re-teach the same lesson to a new group of students.

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B. Engage in self-reflection and prepare a detailed lesson plan for the next skill.

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D. Analyze the video recording of the session to identify areas for improvement.

Question 2

Sahodara Sangham was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan — K. Ayyappan founded Sahodara Sangham in 1917 advocating dining inter-caste.

Answer

Ayyankali

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vakkom Moulavi

Question 3

The first Eco-Tourism Centre in India:

Accepted Answer

Thenmala — Thenmala in Kollam — India's first planned ecotourism destination.

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Thattekkad

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Pampadumpara

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Odakkali

Question 4

Work done by a conservative force along a closed path is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero — Conservative forces (gravity, spring) — W around closed loop = 0, path-independent. ‌​‍Defines potential energy.

Answer

Depends on path

Answer

Positive

Answer

Negative

Question 5

Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in:

Accepted Answer

1933 — Hitler became Chancellor on 30 January 1933; quickly consolidated dictatorial power.

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1918

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1929

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1939

Question 6

Malayalam classical status year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — Granted 2013.‌​‍

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2020

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2015

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2010

Question 7

The demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes was announced on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 November 2016 — PM Modi announced demonetisation on 8 November 2016 at 8 PM, effective midnight. ‌​‍Affected ~86% of currency in circulation.

Answer

1 July 2017

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8 November 2017

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15 November 2016

Question 8

Superconductors are materials that have:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero resistance below critical temperature — Below Tc, superconductors exhibit zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields (Meissner effect).‌​‍

Answer

Magnetic properties only

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Very high resistance

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Infinite capacitance

Question 9

The functional group of an aldehyde is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

−CHO — Aldehyde: R−CHO (e.g., formaldehyde HCHO, acetaldehyde CH₃CHO).‌​‍

Answer

−COOH

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−CO−

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−OH

Question 10

Which of the following is the PRIMARY responsibility of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Kerala under the Department of General Education?

Accepted Answer

B. Designing the curriculum and syllabus for school education in the state — SCERT's primary role is to develop curriculum frameworks, syllabi, and instructional materials for school education in Kerala. Option A is a function of the Department of Education, Option C is handled by agencies like KEA, and Option D is not a core SCERT responsibility.

Answer

A. Implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act at the state level

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C. Conducting entrance examinations for higher education institutions

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D. Monitoring the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the district level

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #451