DCOA Mixed Practice Test #567

Question 1

Which among the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Planning Board?

Accepted Answer

C. Formulating the Five-Year Plans and monitoring state development — The Kerala State Planning Board is responsible for formulating and monitoring the Five-Year Plans for the state's development. Option A refers to scheme implementation (a line department function), Option B pertains to the Finance Department, and Option D involves the Audit Department, making them incorrect.

Answer

A. Implementing centrally sponsored schemes in Kerala

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B. Preparing the annual financial statement of the state

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D. Auditing the expenditure of local self-government institutions

Question 2

Present Chairman of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shri Pinarayi Vijayan — The Chief Minister is ex-officio Chairman of KSDMA.‌​‍

Answer

Smt. Tinku Biswal IAS

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Dr. V. Venu IAS

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Shri K. Rajan

Question 3

Sperm produced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Testes — Seminiferous tubules.‌​‍

Answer

Penis

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Prostate

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Kidneys

Question 4

The southwest monsoon in Kerala typically arrives in which of the following months, marking the beginning of the rainy season in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. May — The southwest monsoon usually arrives in Kerala in the first week of June, signaling the onset of the rainy season. While pre-monsoon showers occur in May, the sustained monsoon rains begin in June. April is generally dry, and July marks the peak of the monsoon rather than its arrival.

Answer

A. April

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C. June

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D. July

Question 5

Sati abolition pre-Bentinck by:

Accepted Answer

Raja Rammohan Roy — Ram Mohan advocated before 1829 Regulation XVII.

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Vidyasagar

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Brahmo

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All

Question 6

A student provides a brief and incomplete answer when asked about the causes of soil erosion. To encourage a more detailed and analytical response, the teacher should use the 'Probing Questions Skill' by asking:

Accepted Answer

C. 'That's a good start. Can you explain *how* deforestation contributes to soil erosion and what other factors are involved?' — The 'Probing Questions Skill' aims to elicit deeper, more comprehensive, or clarified responses from students. Option C effectively probes by asking for elaboration ('how deforestation contributes') and seeking additional information ('what other factors are involved?'), encouraging critical thinking and a more complete answer. Options A, B, and D are less effective for encouraging the initial student to provide a deeper response.

Answer

A. 'Is that all you can tell me about soil erosion?'

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B. 'Can anyone else add to what was just said?'

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D. 'Let's move on. Perhaps we can discuss this further in the next class.'

Question 7

Kerala Water Resources Dept:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both different — Separate entities.‌​‍

Answer

One

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KWA

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KWRD / WRD

Question 8

Quantum number defining orbital shape is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

l (azimuthal) — n = size/energy; l = shape (s,p,d,f for 0,1,2,3); m = orientation; s = spin (±½).‌​‍

Answer

s

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m

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n

Question 9

Kerala cabinet Chief Secretary (top bureaucrat):

Accepted Answer

IAS officer — Senior-most IAS officer of state.

Answer

Political

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Elected

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Judge

Question 10

Chandrayaan-3 lander name:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vikram — Vikram lander; Pragyan rover.‌​‍

Answer

Bhoomi

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Chandra

Answer

Pragyan

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #567