DCOA Mixed Practice Test #533

Question 1

A simple pendulum's time period depends on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Length and g (not on mass for small θ) — T = 2π√(L/g). Isochronous for small amplitude (≤~5°).‌​‍

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Mass and length

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Only amplitude

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Only mass

Question 2

The concept of DPSP was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ireland — Directive Principles were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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France

Question 3

The hormone responsible for milk production in mammals is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prolactin — Prolactin from the anterior pituitary stimulates milk synthesis; oxytocin triggers ejection.‌​‍

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Estrogen

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Oxytocin

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Progesterone

Question 4

Patturumal — Cherussery poet:

Accepted Answer

Krishnagatha author — Cherussery Krishna's Krishnagatha.

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Ramayanam

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Mahabharat

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Meghadoot

Question 5

Vaikom Satyagraha year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924-25 — Temple road access — 1924-25.‌​‍

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1942

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1920

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1930

Question 6

Skyroot based in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hyderabad — Hyderabad.‌​‍

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Chennai

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Bangalore

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Mumbai

Question 7

M.T. Vasudevan Nair — Padma awards:

Accepted Answer

Padma Vibhushan — Padma Bhushan; hadn't reached Vibhushan last update — verify.

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Shri

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All three

Question 8

Sweat glands function:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thermoregulation — Cool body via evaporation.‌​‍

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Immunity

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Smell only

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Nutrition

Question 9

The author of 'The Jungle Book' is:

Accepted Answer

Rudyard Kipling — Kipling (Nobel 1907) wrote The Jungle Book (1894) featuring Mowgli.

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Mark Twain

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R. L. Stevenson

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H. G. Wells

Question 10

A high school teacher observes that a student excels in solving mathematical problems and composing music but struggles with interpersonal skills. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is likely most developed in this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory divides intelligence into analytical (problem-solving), creative (innovation), and practical (adaptation to real-world contexts). The student's strengths in math and music align with creative intelligence, as both require novel approaches and artistic expression. Analytical intelligence would focus on logical reasoning alone, practical intelligence on real-world application, and emotional intelligence on social/emotional competencies.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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C. Practical intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #533