DCOA Mixed Practice Test #692

Question 1

The 'General Education Protection Mission' (Pothu Vidhyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam) was launched by the Kerala government with the objective of rejuvenating the public education sector. Which of the following best describes a core strategy employed by this mission to achieve its goals?

Accepted Answer

D. Transforming public schools into 'Centers of Excellence' by improving infrastructure, academic quality, and community participation. — The General Education Protection Mission (Pothu Vidhyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam) aims to rejuvenate public schools by transforming them into 'Centers of Excellence' through comprehensive improvements in infrastructure, academic quality, and fostering community engagement. Options A and C propose actions contrary to strengthening public education, while option B describes a narrow focus that does not encompass the mission's broad objectives.

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A. Privatizing underperforming government schools to improve efficiency.

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B. Focusing exclusively on establishing new vocational training centers in urban areas.

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C. Encouraging parents to admit their children to private schools through financial incentives.

Question 2

In DNA, adenine pairs with:‌​‍

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Thymine — A–T with 2 H-bonds; G–C with 3 H-bonds.‌​‍

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Cytosine

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Uracil

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Guanine

Question 3

Responsible Tourism Mission:‌​‍

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Kumarakom, Wayanad etc — Kerala's unique model.‌​‍

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Private

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Nationwide

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State

Question 4

The 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yanjam' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a flagship initiative of the Kerala government. Which of the following best describes its overarching objective?

Accepted Answer

C. To transform government schools into centers of excellence and bring back students from private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission's core aim is to enhance the quality and infrastructure of government schools, making them attractive alternatives to private schools. This initiative seeks to improve educational standards and increase enrollment by fostering public confidence in government institutions. Options A, B, and D represent either existing provisions, specific sub-components, or objectives not central to this particular mission's overarching goal.

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A. To provide free education up to the university level for all students.

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B. To establish new government schools in every panchayat across the state.

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D. To introduce a uniform curriculum and grading system for all public and private schools.

Question 5

The scientific name of humans is:

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Homo sapiens — Modern humans are classified as Homo sapiens.

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Homo erectus

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Homo habilis

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Homo neanderthalensis

Question 6

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients, including vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

B. Duodenum and jejunum — The duodenum and jejunum are the primary sites for nutrient absorption due to their extensive mucosal surface area (villi and microvilli). The ileum absorbs vitamin B12 and bile salts, while the colon primarily absorbs water and electrolytes. The stomach is mainly involved in digestion, not absorption.

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A. Stomach

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C. Ileum

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D. Colon

Question 7

The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is annually conferred by which department?

Accepted Answer

B. Department of Women and Child Development — The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is conferred by the Department of Women and Child Development to honor women contributing significantly in various fields. The other departments do not administer this award.

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A. Department of Social Justice

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C. Department of Education

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D. Department of Health Services

Question 8

Antiseptic vs disinfectant:‌​‍

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Antiseptic for living tissue (dettol), disinfectant for non-living (bleach) — Dilute phenol is antiseptic; concentrated is disinfectant. ‌​‍Same molecule different concentration/target.

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Neither medical

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Both for food

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Same thing

Question 9

'Torah' is the sacred book of which religion?‌​‍

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Judaism — The Torah is the central reference of Judaism.‌​‍

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Zoroastrianism

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Buddhism

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Jainism

Question 10

Essential amino acids:‌​‍

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Not synthesised — must be obtained from diet — 9 essential for adults: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine.‌​‍

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All synthesised by body

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Only glycine

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None

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #692