DCOA Mixed Practice Test #598

Question 1

If CAT = 24, DOG = ?

Accepted Answer

26 — C(3)+A(1)+T(20)=24. D(4)+O(15)+G(7)=26.

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24

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25

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27

Question 2

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.

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Deshabhimani

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Mathrubhumi

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Malayala Manorama

Question 3

A 16-year-old boy has started spending significantly more time with his friends, often preferring their company over family outings, and sometimes adopts their opinions and styles even if they conflict with parental views. This shift in social focus primarily reflects which aspect of adolescent social development?

Accepted Answer

C. Importance of peer group and independence from family — Adolescence is a period marked by a growing importance of peer relationships and a natural drive for independence from parents, as individuals seek to establish their own identity and social sphere outside the family unit. Egocentrism is more prominent in early childhood, and increased parental guidance is not the primary driver of this specific behavior.

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A. Development of egocentrism

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B. Increased need for parental guidance

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D. Regression to earlier social stages

Question 4

The economic reforms introduced in India in 1991 marked a significant paradigm shift from the earlier state-led development model. What was the most profound change in the Indian state's approach to economic management post-1991?

Accepted Answer

B. The state's role transitioned from being a dominant producer and controller to primarily acting as a facilitator and regulator of economic activity. — The 1991 economic reforms fundamentally changed the state's role from a central planner and dominant producer to a facilitator and regulator. This involved reducing licensing, opening up sectors to private investment, and integrating India more with the global economy, allowing market forces a greater role while the state focused on creating an enabling environment. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the extent or direction of these reforms.

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A. The state completely withdrew from all economic sectors, privatizing every public sector undertaking.

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C. The government significantly increased its direct allocation of resources to heavy industries to achieve rapid industrialization.

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D. The focus shifted entirely towards agrarian development, with industrial growth being de-emphasized to prioritize rural upliftment.

Question 5

Unit of frequency:

Accepted Answer

Hertz — Hertz (Hz) = cycles per second.

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

Question 6

Le Chatelier's principle predicts shift when:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Concentration, pressure or temperature disturbed — System shifts to oppose disturbance. ‌​‍Adding reactant → forward shift. Heat: exo shifts back if T rises.

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Only volume changes

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Only temperature

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Only catalyst added

Question 7

Kerala's local bodies — Panchayat tiers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 tiers: Grama, Block, District Panchayat.‌​‍

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4

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5

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2

Question 8

The recent expansion of BRICS, inviting countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran to join, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives in the international system?

Accepted Answer

C. To strengthen economic cooperation and increase the collective voice of the Global South in international financial institutions. — The primary objective behind the expansion of BRICS is to bolster economic cooperation among its members and amplify the influence of the Global South on the global stage, particularly within existing international financial and governance structures. While discussions about a unified currency (B) or challenging existing blocs (A) may arise, they are not the immediate or stated primary aims of the expansion. Option D is a niche area not central to BRICS's broader strategic goals.

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A. To create a military alliance to counter NATO's influence in global security.

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B. To establish a unified currency for international trade among all member states.

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D. To form a new global regulatory body for digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Question 9

A teacher is preparing a microteaching lesson on the topic of photosynthesis. Which of the following teaching aids would best support the explanation of the process?

Accepted Answer

C. A video showing the process in real-time — The correct answer is C. A video showing the process in real-time. While a textbook chapter (A) provides detailed information, a diagram (B) offers a static visual, and a physical model (D) allows for tactile interaction, a video (C) dynamically illustrates the process, making it easier for students to understand the complex interactions involved in photosynthesis.

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A. A detailed textbook chapter

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B. A simple diagram of a plant cell

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D. A physical model of a leaf

Question 10

David Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning suggests that new information is most effectively learned when it is related to existing knowledge. Which of the following teaching strategies aligns best with Ausubel's theory?

Accepted Answer

B. Using advance organizers to connect new material with prior knowledge — Ausubel emphasized the use of advance organizers—structured materials presented before learning—to bridge new information with existing cognitive structures. Memorization (A), strict discipline (C), and exclusive experiential learning (D) do not align with his focus on meaningful learning through conceptual connections.

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A. Encouraging students to memorize facts through repetition

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C. Implementing strict discipline to ensure focus during lessons

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D. Focusing exclusively on hands-on, experiential learning activities

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #598