DCOA Mixed Practice Test #588

Question 1

9/11 attacks led US to invade:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan first (Oct 2001), Iraq later (2003) — Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan, Oct 2001) to target al-Qaeda/Taliban. ‌​‍Iraq War (Mar 2003) based on disputed WMD claims.

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Syria

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Iran

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Iraq first

Question 2

Kannur known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Theyyam — Theyyam homeland. St. Angelo Fort.‌​‍

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Tea

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Rubber

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Backwaters

Question 3

Hybridization in graphite:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

sp² — Planar hexagonal layers; each C sp² bonded to 3 Cs. ‌​‍Remaining p-electron delocalised → electrical conductivity along layer.

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sp³

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sp³d

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sp

Question 4

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality — Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989) — examines how overlapping identities (race, gender, class) compound discrimination.‌​‍

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Sexism

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Patriarchy

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Feminism

Question 5

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is an internationally recognized award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine. In which year was the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded?

Accepted Answer

B. 1901 — The Nobel Prizes, including the one for Physiology or Medicine, were first awarded in 1901, as stipulated by the will of Alfred Nobel. The inaugural recipient in this category was Emil von Behring for his groundbreaking work on serum therapy, particularly its application against diphtheria. The other years listed are incorrect for the commencement of the Nobel Prizes.

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A. 1900

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C. 1902

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D. 1905

Question 6

Which of the following is a strong acid?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HCl — HCl, HNO₃, H₂SO₄, HBr, HI, HClO₄ are strong acids — fully ionise.‌​‍

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CH₃COOH

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H₃PO₄

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H₂CO₃

Question 7

PMRY is primarily meant to assist:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Educated Unemployed Youth — Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana targets educated unemployed youth for self-employment.‌​‍

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Urban Youth

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Rural Youths

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Employed Youth

Question 8

KPSC headquarters:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Pattom, TVM.

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 9

The Kerala government recently launched the 'Aarogyam' initiative under the 'Health for All' mission. Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure universal health coverage by strengthening primary healthcare services in all local self-government institutions — The 'Aarogyam' initiative is part of Kerala's 'Health for All' mission aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services (PHCs and sub-centers) across all local self-government institutions to ensure universal health coverage. Option A is too narrow (elderly-focused), C is a component but not the primary objective, and D is a separate initiative, not the core of 'Aarogyam'.

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A. To provide free medical care to all elderly citizens above 60 years in Kerala

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C. To distribute free essential medicines to patients with chronic diseases across government hospitals

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D. To implement a state-wide telemedicine project for remote rural areas

Question 10

NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the importance of 'reflective practice' for teachers. Which of the following activities best demonstrates a teacher engaging in reflective practice as envisioned by NCFTE 2009?

Accepted Answer

A. Analyzing one's own teaching methods and their impact on student learning after a lesson. — Reflective practice, as highlighted by NCFTE 2009, involves teachers critically examining their own teaching experiences, analyzing their effectiveness, and making adjustments for future lessons. Option A directly describes this process of self-assessment and continuous improvement. While other options relate to teaching, they do not inherently involve the critical self-analysis central to reflective practice.

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B. Strictly adhering to the prescribed textbook and syllabus without deviation.

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C. Attending a mandatory professional development workshop on a new pedagogical tool.

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D. Administering a standardized test to compare student performance with national averages.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #588