DCOA Mixed Practice Test #665

Question 1

The Pallava capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchipuram — Pallavas (3rd-9th C CE) ruled from Kanchipuram. ‌​‍Sponsored Dravidian architecture at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO).

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Chennai

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Thanjavur

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Madurai

Question 2

Great Barrier Reef length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2300 km — World's largest coral system.‌​‍

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3000 km

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500 km

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1000 km

Question 3

The first systematically organised agitation in Kerala against orthodoxy to secure rights of depressed classes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vaikom Satyagraha — Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) — first major organised satyagraha for temple road access.‌​‍

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Mappila Lahala

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None

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Guruvayoor Satyagraha

Question 4

The gold foil (alpha-particle scattering) experiment established that an atom has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A dense positively-charged nucleus with mostly empty space around it — Rutherford's 1911 experiment disproved Thomson's model and proposed a nuclear atom.‌​‍

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Only electrons

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A uniform sphere of positive charge

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A plum-pudding structure

Question 5

In a microteaching session focused on explaining a complex concept, what should the teacher prioritize to ensure clarity?

Accepted Answer

B. Breaking the concept into smaller parts with examples — Clarity in teaching complex concepts is best achieved by breaking them into smaller, understandable parts with relatable examples. Jargon, rapid speech, and lack of interaction hinder comprehension, making them less effective strategies.

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A. Using jargon to demonstrate expertise

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C. Speaking rapidly to cover more content

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D. Avoiding any interaction with students

Question 6

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Aardram' Mission launched by the Government of Kerala in 2017 to improve healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

C. Upgradation of Family Health Centres to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) — The Aardram Mission focuses on transforming public health infrastructure, with a major thrust on upgrading Family Health Centres (FHCs) to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) to enhance primary healthcare services. Option A is incorrect as the mission does not specify a target of 1000 new PHCs; Option B is irrelevant as Aardram does not mandate the integration of Ayurveda in all hospitals; Option D is incorrect as health insurance is not a core component of this mission.

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A. Establishment of 1000 new PHCs in tribal areas

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B. Integration of Ayurveda and Modern Medicine in all government hospitals

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D. Implementation of mandatory health insurance for all BPL families

Question 7

Electric field inside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium is:

Accepted Answer

Zero — Free charges redistribute to cancel any internal field. All charge resides on the surface.

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Very high

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Constant non-zero

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Unpredictable

Question 8

A group of teachers is preparing to update the curriculum for a specific subject in high schools and requires guidelines on pedagogical approaches and syllabus framing. Which autonomous body within the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for curriculum development, research, and teacher education programs for school education?

Accepted Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, educational research, and teacher training programs for school education in Kerala. The DGE focuses on overall administration, KITE on IT infrastructure, and KSHEC on higher education.

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B. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 9

One word: Long narrative poem on hero:

Accepted Answer

Epic — Epic.

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Lyric

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Sonnet

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Ode

Question 10

Study of microorganisms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Microbiology — Microbiology (umbrella term).‌​‍

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Bacteriology

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Virology

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All three

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #665