DCOA Mixed Practice Test #764

Question 1

The Kerala government launched the 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam' (Public Education Protection Mission) with a primary goal to enhance the quality and infrastructure of public schools. If a Block Resource Centre (BRC) coordinator is tasked with implementing a component of this mission, which of the following activities would MOST align with its core objective?

Accepted Answer

B. Facilitating professional development workshops for teachers on digital pedagogy and subject enrichment. — The Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam aims to elevate public education to international standards, focusing heavily on academic excellence and quality improvement. Facilitating professional development workshops for teachers on digital pedagogy and subject enrichment directly contributes to enhancing teaching quality and student learning outcomes, which is a core objective of the mission. Other options, while potentially beneficial, are not as central to the academic quality enhancement aspect.

Answer

A. Organizing a district-level sports meet for government school students.

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C. Conducting a survey on the nutritional status of students enrolled in government schools.

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D. Establishing new vocational training centers for students completing secondary education.

Question 2

CV Raman Pillai's trilogy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marthanda Varma, Dharmaraja, Rama Raja Bahadur — Historical trilogy.‌​‍

Answer

Two

Answer

Only MV

Answer

None

Question 3

5 Ws and 1 H of news:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

What, When, Where, Why, Who, How — Core questions of news writing. ‌​‍Inverted pyramid: most important first. Lead paragraph, body, conclusion.

Answer

Only what

Answer

3 Ws

Answer

Random

Question 4

An object floats in a fluid when its density is:

Accepted Answer

Less than or equal to fluid — If ρ_body ≤ ρ_fluid, body floats; else it sinks.

Answer

Greater than fluid

Answer

Zero

Answer

Equal to air

Question 5

Which acid is found in tomato, apple and unripe fruits?

Accepted Answer

Malic acid — Malic acid gives tart flavour to apples, grapes; lactic in milk; tartaric in tamarind.

Answer

Lactic acid

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Citric acid

Answer

Formic acid

Question 6

Implantation of embryo occurs at:

Accepted Answer

6-7 days after fertilisation — Blastocyst implants in endometrium. Pregnancy hormone hCG (detected in pregnancy test kits) starts production.

Answer

Day 1

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After 1 month

Answer

Immediately

Question 7

Which Kerala-based educational institution received the 'Champions of Change' award from the Government of India in 2018 for its innovative learning methods?

Accepted Answer

A. Government Higher Secondary School, Attappady — Government Higher Secondary School, Attappady was recognized for its innovative tribal education initiatives under the 'Champions of Change' award. The other options are well-known institutions but did not receive this specific award in 2018.

Answer

B. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Thiruvananthapuram

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C. Government Model Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode

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D. Sri Sankara Vidyapeetam, Ernakulam

Question 8

The basic structural and functional unit of life is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cell — Cells are the smallest units of life; discovered by Robert Hooke (1665).‌​‍

Answer

Organelle

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Tissue

Answer

Organ

Question 9

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as adopted in schools in India aims to ensure holistic development of learners. Which of the following is NOT a core principle of CCE?

Accepted Answer

D. Primarily focusing on pen-and-paper tests for academic achievement. — CCE aims for a holistic evaluation, encompassing both scholastic and co-scholastic areas, and employs diverse assessment tools beyond just pen-and-paper tests. Its core principles include continuity in assessment, comprehensiveness in coverage, and stress reduction, moving away from an over-reliance on traditional examinations. Therefore, primarily focusing on pen-and-paper tests contradicts the comprehensive nature of CCE.

Answer

A. Emphasizing both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of a child's growth.

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B. Reducing examination-related stress on students.

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C. Providing continuous assessment throughout the academic year.

Question 10

Idukki Dam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arch dam — Idukki — double curvature arch dam on Periyar.‌​‍

Answer

Earthen dam

Answer

Gravity dam

Answer

Rockfill

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #764