DCOA Mixed Practice Test #685

Question 1

Reflex actions are controlled by the:

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord — Reflex arcs bypass the brain and are mediated by the spinal cord.

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Medulla

Question 2

The Indian Sociological Society was founded in:‌​‍

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1951 (by G. S. Ghurye) — ISS founded 1951 by G. ‌​‍S. Ghurye at Bombay. ‌​‍Publishes Sociological Bulletin journal.

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1920

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1984

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1947

Question 3

Who wrote Chemmeen?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai.‌​‍

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Basheer

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O.V. Vijayan

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M.T.

Question 4

'Kothikkallu' refers to:‌​‍

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Boundary stones between Kochi and Travancore kingdoms — Ko-thi = Kochi+Thiruvithamkoor; stones marked the erstwhile kingdom boundary.‌​‍

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Memorial pillars

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Temple foundations

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Ancient script carvings

Question 5

The journey of women's education in India saw a significant milestone with the first Indian woman graduating with a university degree, marking a pivotal moment for social reform and intellectual empowerment. Who was this trailblazing personality, known for her contributions to both medicine and social activism?

Accepted Answer

B. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first two female graduates from Calcutta University in 1883, and later became one of the first female physicians in South Asia. Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher, Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from the United States, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female advocate in India.

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A. Savitribai Phule

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C. Anandibai Joshi

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 6

Which of the following Kerala government awards is considered the highest literary honor in Malayalam literature, recognizing an individual's overall contribution to the language and literature?

Accepted Answer

C. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award instituted by the Kerala Government, recognizing an individual's overall and significant contribution to Malayalam literature. While the Vayalar Award and O. N. V. Literary Award are also prestigious literary honors, they are not the highest government award. The J. C. Daniel Award, on the other hand, is for lifetime achievement in Malayalam cinema.

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A. Vayalar Award

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B. O. N. V. Literary Award

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D. J. C. Daniel Award

Question 7

A teacher notices a 14-year-old student becoming withdrawn, irritable, and expressing feelings of self-doubt, especially after comparing themselves to peers on social media. What is the most appropriate initial approach for the teacher to support this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Encourage the student to talk about their feelings and connect them with school counseling services. — Adolescence is a period of heightened emotional sensitivity and self-consciousness, often exacerbated by social media comparisons. The most appropriate initial approach for a teacher is to create a safe space for the student to express their feelings and to connect them with professional support like school counseling services, which can provide strategies for emotional regulation and self-esteem building. Public praise might be embarrassing, ignoring the issue is unhelpful, and immediate deletion of social media might not be a sustainable solution or address the underlying issues.

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A. Advise the student to immediately delete all social media accounts.

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C. Publicly praise the student's achievements to boost their self-esteem.

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D. Ignore the behavior, assuming it's a typical phase that will pass quickly.

Question 8

Social learning / observational learning theorist:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura (Bobo doll experiment) — Children imitate aggressive behavior. ‌​‍Self-efficacy concept. Cognitive learning theory.

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Pavlov

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James

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Skinner

Question 9

Monazite sands of Kerala contain:‌​‍

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Thorium (major nuclear fuel source) — Chavara and Neendakara (Kollam). ‌​‍IREL (Indian Rare Earths Ltd) processes. India has world's largest thorium reserves.

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Iron

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Gold

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Copper

Question 10

Indulekha written by:‌​‍

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O. Chandu Menon — First major Malayalam novel (1889).‌​‍

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Ezhuthachan

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Basheer

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #685