DCOA Mixed Practice Test #538

Question 1

Kerala's Haritha Keralam Mission focuses on:‌​‍

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Waste management and organic farming — Haritha Keralam Mission focuses on waste management, organic farming, and water resource management.‌​‍

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Industrial growth

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Tourism promotion

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IT development

Question 2

Study of handwriting:

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Graphology — Graphology.

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Calligraphy

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Linguistics

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Anthropology

Question 3

Kasaragod is known as the 'Land of Gods and Forts' and has how many forts?

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7 — Kasaragod has seven major forts including Bekal, Chandragiri, and Hosdurg, earning it the title.

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5

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10

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12

Question 4

Kaipad rice farming is practised in which district?‌​‍

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Kannur — Kaipad is a traditional system of rice cultivation in the brackish water marshes of Kannur district.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Alappuzha

Question 5

A non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in a developing nation identifies a serious human rights violation perpetrated by the government of that nation. The NGO seeks legal recourse at the international level. Which of the following statements accurately describes the NGO's direct access to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Accepted Answer

C. The NGO cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ, as only states may be parties in cases before the Court. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and its jurisdiction is primarily over disputes between states. Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the ICJ Statute explicitly states that 'Only states may be parties in cases before the Court.' Therefore, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, or other entities cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ. While NGOs play a crucial role in advocacy, their legal recourse through the ICJ would require a state to bring the case, or for an authorized UN organ to request an advisory opinion.

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A. The NGO can directly submit a complaint to the ICJ if it has consultative status with ECOSOC.

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B. The NGO must first seek a resolution from the UN Human Rights Council before approaching the ICJ.

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D. The NGO can request an advisory opinion from the ICJ, provided it is endorsed by a UN specialized agency.

Question 6

The 'nine rasas' (rasas) in Indian dramatic theory were formalised in:

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Bharata's Natyashastra — Bharata Muni's Natyashastra (~200 BCE-200 CE) is foundational Indian text on drama, dance, music.

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Ramayana

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Arthashastra

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Yoga Sutras

Question 7

From which year has November 15 been observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day)?‌​‍

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2021 — Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was first observed on 15 November 2021, Birsa Munda's birthday.‌​‍

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2001

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2011

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2024

Question 8

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

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

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(i), (iii), (iv)

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(ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (ii), (iii)

Question 9

Kerala's HDI ranking among Indian states is:‌​‍

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1st — Kerala traditionally ranks 1st (highest) in HDI among Indian states.‌​‍

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2nd

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3rd

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5th

Question 10

Silent Valley movement led to:

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Saving Silent Valley rainforest (Kerala, 1970s-80s, cancellation of dam 1983) — KSSP-led. MGK Menon committee recommended no dam. One of India's first successful environmental movements.

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Dam built

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Deforestation

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Uranium mine

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #538