DCOA Mixed Practice Test #463

Question 1

Kudumbashree mission was launched on 17 May 1998 by then PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kudumbashree on 17 May 1998.‌​‍

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H.D. Deve Gowda

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

Question 2

Three consecutive even numbers sum 72. Numbers:

Accepted Answer

22,24,26 — Middle 24; 22,24,26.

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20,24,28

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24,26,28

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Other

Question 3

Ayyankali's famous bullock cart (Villuvandi) agitation was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to use public roads — In 1893, Ayyankali drove a bullock cart on public roads to assert Dalits' right to use them.‌​‍

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Temple entry

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Land reform

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Voting rights

Question 4

Kerala literacy campaign year:

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.

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1991

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1989

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1995

Question 5

Priyanka Gandhi — Kerala seat 2024:

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Contested Wayanad 2024 by-election.

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Palakkad

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Kozhikode

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Ernakulam

Question 6

Following a significant crude oil spill impacting the coastal mangroves and backwaters of Kerala, local authorities are exploring advanced remediation strategies. Which biotechnological approach offers the most sustainable and environmentally sound solution for long-term cleanup in this sensitive ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

B. Introduction of genetically modified bacteria specifically engineered to metabolize and detoxify petroleum hydrocarbons. — The correct answer is B. Introducing genetically modified bacteria for bioremediation is a biotechnological approach that utilizes microorganisms' metabolic pathways to break down pollutants into less harmful substances. This method is sustainable and environmentally sound as it naturally degrades the hydrocarbons, unlike chemical dispersants (A) which can be toxic or physical removal methods like dredging (C) and high-pressure washing (D) that are disruptive and may not fully eliminate the pollutant from the ecosystem.

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A. Extensive application of synthetic chemical dispersants to break down the oil into smaller droplets.

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C. Dredging and removal of contaminated sediments, followed by their disposal in a designated landfill.

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D. High-pressure washing of affected areas using strong alkaline solutions to dislodge oil from surfaces.

Question 7

Who founded 'Advaita Ashram' at Aluva in 1913?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru founded the Advaita Ashram at Aluva in 1913.‌​‍

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Thycaud Ayya

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Chattampi Swami

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Ayya Vaikundar

Question 8

Byju's crisis:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Insolvency proceedings — Under NCLT proceedings.‌​‍

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Merged

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IPO

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Still thriving

Question 9

A 13-year-old boy spends an excessive amount of time grooming and worrying about his appearance before school, convinced that 'everyone will notice if my hair isn't perfect.' He also secretly believes that he can ride his bicycle without a helmet because 'accidents only happen to other people.' These two beliefs are examples of:

Accepted Answer

C. Adolescent egocentrism, specifically imaginary audience and personal fable — Adolescent egocentrism involves two distinct phenomena: the 'imaginary audience,' where adolescents believe they are constantly being watched and judged by others, and the 'personal fable,' where they believe they are unique and invulnerable to negative consequences. Both are characteristic cognitive biases during this developmental stage.

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A. Low self-esteem and risk-taking behavior

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B. Social anxiety disorder and a defiant personality

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D. The influence of media stereotypes and a desire for attention

Question 10

Thyroid gland location:

Accepted Answer

Neck — Front of neck.

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Chest

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Kidney

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Brain

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #463