DCOA Mixed Practice Test #639

Question 1

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 significantly expanded the scope of disabilities compared to its predecessor. How many specified categories of disabilities are recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016?

Accepted Answer

D. 21 — The RPwD Act, 2016, replaced the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. A key change was the expansion of the categories of disabilities from 7 to 21, reflecting a broader understanding of disability and ensuring more individuals are covered under the Act's provisions.

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A. 7

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B. 14

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C. 18

Question 2

Gandhi's autobiography:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

My Experiments with Truth — The Story of My Experiments with Truth.‌​‍

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Discovery

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Key to Health

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Hind Swaraj

Question 3

The Black Death (bubonic plague) killed what fraction of Europe's population?

Accepted Answer

~30-50% (1347-51) — Black Death (1347-1351) killed 75-200 million globally; 30-50% of Europe's population. Transformed labour markets, ended serfdom in many regions.

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~10%

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~25%

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~75%

Question 4

Which of the following is included in the secondary structure of protein?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

α-helix and β-pleated sheets (H-bonds) — Primary: sequence. ‌​‍Secondary: local folding. Tertiary: 3D. ‌​‍Quaternary: multiple subunits (e.g., Hb).

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Quaternary

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Amino acid sequence

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Disulfide bridges only

Question 5

Sati was abolished by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Bentinck — Lord William Bentinck abolished Sati in 1829 with support from Raja Ram Mohan Roy.‌​‍

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Lord Ripon

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Lord Dalhousie

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Lord Canning

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) - Urban scheme?

Accepted Answer

C. Direct cash transfer of ₹2.5 lakh to all beneficiaries — The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban includes CLSS, slum redevelopment, and AHP, but does NOT provide a direct cash transfer of ₹2.5 lakh to all beneficiaries. This amount is only applicable under specific PMAY-Rural components, not PMAY-Urban.

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A. Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for EWS/LIG

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B. In-situ slum redevelopment with private participation

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D. Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) with state governments

Question 7

In CCE, which assessment tool is used to evaluate a student's participation and cooperation in group activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Observation schedules — Rating scales are commonly used in CCE to assess specific traits like participation, cooperation, and behavior in group activities. Anecdotal records document incidents, observation schedules track behaviors over time, and portfolio assessment collects samples of student work. Rating scales provide a structured way to evaluate these traits quantitatively.

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A. Anecdotal records

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B. Rating scales

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D. Portfolio assessment

Question 8

Earth's magnetic field: magnetic north pole is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Near geographic south (near Antarctica) — Compass 'north' points to magnetic south (opposite convention). ‌​‍Declination and dip vary with location.

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Equator

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Centre

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Geographic north

Question 9

During a job interview, an applicant is presented with a hypothetical scenario involving a sudden change in company policy that impacts client relations. The applicant immediately proposes several practical solutions to mitigate client dissatisfaction and suggests ways to adapt the company's communication strategy. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence is primarily demonstrated by this applicant?

Accepted Answer

C. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence — Contextual intelligence, also known as practical intelligence, involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select real-world environments. The applicant's immediate practical solutions and adaptability to a challenging business scenario directly showcase this 'street smarts' aspect. Componential intelligence focuses on analytical problem-solving, while experiential intelligence deals with novelty and generating new ideas, and abstract intelligence is not one of Sternberg's three primary types.

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A. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence

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B. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence

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D. Abstract Intelligence

Question 10

Which region was primarily ruled by the Pala dynasty?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bengal — Bengal and Bihar.

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Gujarat

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Kashmir

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Deccan

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #639