DCOA Mixed Practice Test #455

Question 1

In action research, the teacher acts as a researcher to address a specific classroom issue. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this process?

Accepted Answer

B. Collaborating with students to co-create solutions — Collaboration with students is a key characteristic of action research, as it empowers learners and ensures their perspectives are included, making option B correct. Option A is incorrect as action research emphasizes the teacher's role as a researcher. Option C is flawed because reflection is a critical component of the process. Option D is incorrect as action research values both qualitative and quantitative data.

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A. Relying solely on external experts for data analysis

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C. Implementing changes without reflecting on outcomes

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D. Using only quantitative data to measure success

Question 2

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1949 — NATO signed 4 April 1949 in Washington. ‌​‍12 original members including USA, UK, France, Canada. Article 5: attack on one = attack on all.

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1945

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1955

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1961

Question 3

AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) was founded by Arvind Kejriwal in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2012 — AAP formed on 26 November 2012, Constitution Day. ‌​‍Won Delhi Assembly elections in 2013, 2015, 2020.

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2013

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2011

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2014

Question 4

Who wrote 'Unniyadi Charitham'?

Accepted Answer

Appan Thampuran — Appan Thampuran's historical novel is a landmark of early Malayalam prose.

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Rayaramilla

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Damodara Chakkyar

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Kerala Varma

Question 5

When did Marthanda Varma dedicate Travancore to Sree Padmanabhaswamy ('Thrippadi-daanam')?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 3, 1750 — Thrippadi-daanam was made on 3 January 1750 (5 Makaram 925 ME).‌​‍

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March 7, 1794

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June 5, 1756

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October 3, 1799

Question 6

A philosophical individual, often described as untidy or unkempt, complains of chronic skin eruptions with intense itching that is worse from warmth of bed and bathing. They experience a burning sensation in the soles of their feet at night, putting them out of bed to find a cool spot. Which remedy best fits this description?

Accepted Answer

D. Sulphur — Sulphur is indicated for individuals who are often untidy, philosophical, and have burning sensations, especially in the soles of the feet, which force them to put their feet out of bed. Skin eruptions are common, with itching worse from warmth and bathing. Psorinum is also chilly and unkempt but has offensive discharges. Graphites has thick, oozing eruptions in folds. Sepia is indifferent and desires solitude.

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A. Graphites

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B. Psorinum

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C. Sepia

Question 7

The four princely states that initially refused to join the Indian Union were:

Accepted Answer

Junagadh, Kashmir, Travancore, Hyderabad — These four were integrated through negotiation, referendum or military action.

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Mysore, Baroda, Gwalior, Indore

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Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Goa

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Rajasthan, Orissa, Bihar, Bengal

Question 8

Agnikul's Agnibaan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SOrTeD launched 2024 — Launched successfully 2024.‌​‍

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Research

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Not yet

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Cancelled

Question 9

D. P. Mukherji's work emphasized:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marxism + Indian tradition (dialectical) — D. ‌​‍P. Mukherji — Marxist humanist approach, integrating Indian cultural heritage. ‌​‍Lucknow University.

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Pure positivism

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Structuralism

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Rational choice

Question 10

SmartCity Kochi SEZ partner:

Accepted Answer

Dubai — Dubai-based TECOM partnership.

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Singapore

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Israel

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UK

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #455