DCOA Mixed Practice Test #731

Question 1

A seasoned school principal is renowned for her exceptional ability to understand and empathize with the diverse emotional states of her students and staff. She skillfully resolves conflicts, motivates individuals, and fosters a harmonious school environment. Furthermore, she possesses a deep understanding of her own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, which guides her leadership decisions. Which two of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences are most prominently displayed by this principal?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Intelligence. — Gardner's theory includes Interpersonal Intelligence, which involves understanding and interacting effectively with others, and Intrapersonal Intelligence, which is the capacity to understand oneself. The principal's ability to empathize, resolve conflicts, and motivate others reflects strong Interpersonal Intelligence. Her deep understanding of her own strengths and weaknesses is a clear indicator of Intrapersonal Intelligence. The other options represent different intelligence types not primarily demonstrated in the scenario.

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A. Linguistic and Logical-Mathematical Intelligence.

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B. Spatial and Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence.

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D. Musical and Naturalistic Intelligence.

Question 2

Which fuel has the highest calorific value per kg?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen — H₂ has calorific value ~143 MJ/kg — highest of any chemical fuel.‌​‍

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Coal

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Wood

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Petrol

Question 3

European Union was established via Maastricht Treaty in:‌​‍

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1993 — Maastricht Treaty 1992 (effective Nov 1993) created EU from European Economic Community. ‌​‍Euro currency launched 1999 (physical 2002).

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2002

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1979

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1957

Question 4

Which of the following lipoprotein fractions is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, and its elevated levels are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) — Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is often termed 'bad cholesterol' because it transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues. High levels of LDL contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL performs reverse cholesterol transport, and chylomicrons/VLDL primarily transport triglycerides.

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A. Chylomicrons

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C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 5

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, significantly expanded the definition of disability compared to its predecessor. Which of the following conditions is explicitly recognized as a disability under the RPwD Act, 2016, but was not present in the PwD Act, 1995?

Accepted Answer

C. Specific Learning Disabilities — The RPwD Act, 2016, increased the number of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21. Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) is one of the new categories introduced by the 2016 Act. Blindness, Locomotor Disability, and Hearing Impairment were already recognized under the earlier PwD Act, 1995. This expansion aims to provide legal protection and rights to a broader range of individuals with disabilities.

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A. Blindness

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B. Locomotor Disability

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D. Hearing Impairment

Question 6

Kerala's NSS (sample survey) for:

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Household data — Comprehensive household survey basis.

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Population only

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Labour only

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Unemployment only

Question 7

The Malabar Rebellion (Moplah Rebellion), a major anti-British and anti-landlord uprising, occurred in:‌​‍

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1921 — The Malabar/Moplah Rebellion of August 1921 was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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1857

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1946

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1930

Question 8

Who called Ayyankali 'Pulaya Raja'?

Accepted Answer

Gandhiji — Gandhiji conferred the title 'Pulaya Raja' on Ayyankali during his 1937 visit.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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Nehru

Question 9

The 'Kerala State Education Day' is celebrated on November 11 every year to mark the birth anniversary of which renowned Malayalam poet and educational reformer?

Accepted Answer

A. Vallathol Narayana Menon — Kerala State Education Day is celebrated on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Vallathol Narayana Menon, a prominent poet and key figure in the Guruvayur Satyagraha for temple entry rights, which also contributed to educational reforms. The other poets listed are celebrated in Kerala but not associated with this day.

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B. Kumaran Asan

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C. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai

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D. G. Sankara Kurup

Question 10

What technology did the first generation of computers primarily use?‌​‍

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Vacuum Tubes — First generation computers (1940-1956) used vacuum tubes. ‌​‍ENIAC was the first general-purpose electronic computer.

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Transistors

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Integrated Circuits

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Microprocessors

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #731