DCOA Mixed Practice Test #565

Question 1

Paytm IPO:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nov 2021 — disappointing — Disappointing listing 2021.‌​‍

Answer

2020

Answer

Successful

Answer

Cancelled

Question 2

Gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mgh — PE = mgh where h is height above reference.‌​‍

Answer

m/g

Answer

mv

Answer

½ mv²

Question 3

A teacher, as part of an action research project, introduces a new peer-tutoring system to improve student comprehension in science. After implementing this system for two weeks, what should be the *teacher's most critical next step* in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Systematically collecting data on student comprehension and engagement with the new peer-tutoring system. — Following the 'Act' phase (implementing the new system), the most critical next step is the 'Observe' phase. This involves systematically collecting data to determine the impact and effectiveness of the intervention. Drawing conclusions or abandoning the research without data collection would undermine the research process. Sharing findings comes much later, after analysis, reflection, and potential refinement.

Answer

A. Immediately concluding that the system is effective and making it a permanent fixture.

Answer

B. Moving on to research another classroom problem, assuming the first one is resolved.

Answer

D. Presenting the new system at a school-wide faculty meeting to encourage adoption.

Question 4

Pollination is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transfer of pollen to stigma — Pollination = transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma. ‌​‍Done by wind, insects, birds, water.

Answer

Seed dispersal

Answer

Germination of seeds

Answer

Absorption of water

Question 5

Cyberpark Kozhikode:

Accepted Answer

North Kerala IT hub — Kozhikode Cyberpark.

Answer

South

Answer

Central

Answer

Highland

Question 6

Big Five personality traits (OCEAN):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism — Also called Five-Factor Model. ‌​‍Most accepted trait theory. Stable across cultures.

Answer

Only introvert

Answer

Only IQ

Answer

4 humors

Question 7

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by UNDP and OPHI, provides a comprehensive measure of poverty across various dimensions beyond just income. Which of the following is NOT one of the three core dimensions directly considered in the calculation of the Global MPI?

Accepted Answer

D. Economic Growth Rate — The Global MPI measures poverty based on deprivations in three core dimensions: Health (nutrition, child mortality), Education (years of schooling, school attendance), and Living Standards (cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, assets). Economic Growth Rate is a macro-economic indicator and is not a direct dimension used in the calculation of the individual or household-level MPI.

Answer

A. Health

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B. Education

Answer

C. Living Standards

Question 8

*Aconitum napellus* is indicated for sudden, violent onset of complaints, typically after exposure to cold, dry winds, accompanied by great fear and restlessness. Where would one typically find *Aconitum napellus* growing naturally?

Accepted Answer

C. Mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones — The correct answer is C. *Aconitum napellus*, also known as Monk's Hood, is typically found growing in mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones in Europe and Asia. It thrives in cooler, damp environments, unlike the extreme conditions of tropical, desert, or coastal areas.

Answer

A. Tropical rainforests with high humidity

Answer

B. Arid desert regions

Answer

D. Coastal saline marshes

Question 9

Kepler's second law (equal areas in equal times) implies conservation of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Angular momentum — Equal area rate means dA/dt = L/(2m) = constant, so L conserved (central force).‌​‍

Answer

Energy

Answer

Linear momentum

Answer

Mass

Question 10

National Voters' Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 January — 25 January commemorates the Election Commission's founding day (since 2011).‌​‍

Answer

1 July

Answer

26 January

Answer

15 August

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #565