DCOA Mixed Practice Test #594

Question 1

Bangladesh PM 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sheikh Hasina fled in Aug — Hasina resigned amid protests.‌​‍

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Awami

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Yunus

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Khaleda

Question 2

In the typical microteaching cycle, what step immediately follows the 'Teach' phase?

Accepted Answer

C. Feedback — The standard microteaching cycle involves 'Teach', followed immediately by 'Feedback' from observers and supervisors. Based on this feedback, the teacher then 'Re-plans' the lesson to refine the specific skill, and subsequently 'Re-teaches' it to a different micro-group.

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A. Re-plan

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B. Re-teach

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D. Skill Introduction

Question 3

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century, led by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, profoundly impacted the region's political structure. Which of the following best describes a significant long-term geopolitical consequence of these invasions for Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. The expansion of British paramountcy over the Malabar region, eventually leading to its direct administration under the Madras Presidency. — The Mysore invasions weakened many local principalities and led the British to intervene, initially as allies against Mysore. Following Mysore's eventual defeat, the British gained direct control over Malabar, thus significantly expanding their paramountcy and laying the groundwork for British India's administrative divisions, rather than fostering a unified Malayalam kingdom or a new independent confederacy.

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A. The complete political unification of all Malayalam-speaking territories under a single indigenous ruler, fostering a strong regional identity.

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B. The immediate and permanent transfer of Cochin and Travancore into direct tributary status under the Mysore Kingdom.

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D. The establishment of a new independent confederacy of Nair chieftains, effectively repelling all external imperialistic ambitions.

Question 4

Sustainable Development was defined by Brundtland Commission (1987) as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations — Our Common Future (1987): sustainable development balances economic, social, and environmental needs across generations.‌​‍

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Economic growth

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Zero growth

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Environmentalism only

Question 5

Red blood cells are produced in the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bone marrow — Red blood cells (RBCs) are produced in the bone marrow. ‌​‍They contain haemoglobin which carries oxygen.

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Liver

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Spleen

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Kidney

Question 6

Mathrubhumi founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon.‌​‍

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1947

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1920

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1930

Question 7

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.‌​‍

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 8

The first travelogue in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Varthamanappusthakam — Varthamanappusthakam by Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar (1785).‌​‍

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Indulekha

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Malabar Manual

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Ramacharitam

Question 9

What was the primary focus of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punjab state autonomy — Akali Dal resolution on state autonomy.‌​‍

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Emergency

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Religion

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Federalism

Question 10

Symbol of Iron:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fe — Fe (Ferrum).‌​‍

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Ir

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I

Answer

In

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #594