DCOA Mixed Practice Test #604

Question 1

In which year did the Kerala literacy campaign take place?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.‌​‍

Answer

1995

Answer

1991

Answer

1989

Question 2

BYJU'S valuation cut:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Major declines — Significant valuation cuts.‌​‍

Answer

Same

Answer

Increased

Answer

IPO

Question 3

Queen of Arabian Sea:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi.

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kannur

Question 4

According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, which component of intelligence involves adapting to new environments and using prior experiences in novel situations?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative Intelligence — Creative Intelligence in Sternberg's theory refers to the ability to think divergently, adapt to new situations, and use past experiences to solve problems in novel ways. Analytical Intelligence involves logical reasoning, Practical Intelligence relates to real-world problem-solving, and Emotional Intelligence is not part of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory.

Answer

A. Analytical Intelligence

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C. Practical Intelligence

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D. Emotional Intelligence

Question 5

Long-sightedness (hypermetropia) is corrected using:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Convex lens — Hypermetropic eye focuses beyond retina; convex lens converges rays.‌​‍

Answer

Plain glass

Answer

Cylindrical

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Concave lens

Question 6

Anamudi peak is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Anamudi (2,695 m) is in Idukki district, within Eravikulam National Park.‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Palakkad

Answer

Thrissur

Question 7

The minimum reservation for women in Kerala's Panchayati Raj institutions is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% — Kerala provides 50% reservation for women in local bodies, exceeding the constitutional minimum of 33% (one-third).‌​‍

Answer

25%

Answer

33%

Answer

40%

Question 8

Melatonin from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pineal gland — Sleep hormone.‌​‍

Answer

Adrenal

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Thyroid

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Pituitary

Question 9

The 'Education Bill' by the first EMS Ministry focused on:

Accepted Answer

Government control over private aided schools — The Kerala Education Bill 1957 sought state regulation of private aided schools — triggering the Vimochana Samaram.

Answer

Free technical education

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English as medium of instruction

Answer

Adult literacy

Question 10

India hosts 2028 T20 WC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Scheduled.‌​‍

Answer

No

Answer

Unknown

Answer

Co-host

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #604