DCOA Mixed Practice Test #772

Question 1

The Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam was founded in 1903 by:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu and Kumaran Asan with Narayana Guru as patron — Dr. Palpu initiated the SNDP Yogam in 1903 with Kumaran Asan as first secretary and Narayana Guru as patron.

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Sree Narayana Guru personally alone

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Ayyankali

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Chattambi Swamikal

Question 2

Sabarimala temple is dedicated to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyappan — Lord Ayyappan — located in Pathanamthitta district.‌​‍

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Vishnu

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Murugan

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Shiva

Question 3

The Kerala government is actively promoting the diversification of agricultural practices beyond traditional cash crops like rubber and coconut. Which of the following is the MOST crucial long-term economic benefit expected from this diversification strategy for small and marginal farmers in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Enhanced resilience against market price fluctuations and climate risks. — Agricultural diversification helps small and marginal farmers mitigate risks by reducing their dependence on a single crop, making them less vulnerable to price volatility and adverse climate events. This enhanced resilience provides long-term economic stability, which is crucial for their livelihoods. While other options represent potential benefits, risk mitigation is the most fundamental economic advantage of diversification for this vulnerable group.

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A. Increased export opportunities for niche agricultural products.

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C. Reduction in the overall cost of cultivation through integrated farming.

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D. Greater availability of agricultural credit and insurance schemes.

Question 4

Humanistic psychology emphasises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Self-actualisation, growth (Maslow, Rogers) — 'Third force'. ‌​‍Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Carl Rogers' client-centered therapy.

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Cognition only

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Stimulus-response

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Unconscious

Question 5

A teacher administers a unit test after completing a chapter on 'Photosynthesis' to determine if students have understood the concepts before moving to the next chapter. Based on the results, she plans to conduct a remedial class for weaker students. This unit test functions primarily as what type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessment — Although it's called a 'unit test,' its purpose here is to inform instruction and provide feedback for remedial action *before* moving on, indicating its role in guiding ongoing learning and teaching adjustments. This aligns with the definition of formative assessment. If it were solely for assigning a final grade at the end of a larger instructional period, it would be summative. Diagnostic assessment occurs *before* instruction begins to identify prior knowledge, and achievement assessment is a broader term often encompassing summative evaluation.

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A. Diagnostic assessment

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C. Summative assessment

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D. Achievement assessment

Question 6

Kerala Assembly has how many seats?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — 140 seats. Unicameral legislature.‌​‍

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120

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126

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150

Question 7

Enzyme characteristics:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Specific, reusable — Specific to substrates.‌​‍

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Used up

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Random

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Non-specific

Question 8

Kudumbashree was launched at ___ by Prime Minister ___

Accepted Answer

Malappuram, A.B. Vajpayee — Inaugurated at Malappuram by PM A.B. Vajpayee on 17 May 1998.

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Thrissur, Indira Gandhi

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Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Gandhi

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Ernakulam, Narasimha Rao

Question 9

According to the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), which of the following is classified as a 'basic' sanitation service in households?

Accepted Answer

D. Use of flush or pour-flush toilets connected to a piped sewer system, septic tank, or pit latrine — The JMP classifies sanitation services based on the type of facility used and its safety. 'Basic' sanitation is defined as the use of improved facilities that are not shared with other households. Only flush/pour-flush toilets connected safely (to sewer, septic tank, or pit) meet this criterion. Shared toilets (even improved ones) and unimproved facilities like pit latrines without slabs are not classified as 'basic'.

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A. Use of shared toilet facilities with five or more households

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B. Use of improved pit latrines without a slab

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C. Use of unimproved facilities such as bucket or open defecation

Question 10

Made-in-India helicopter:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dhruv — HAL Dhruv (ALH — Advanced Light Helicopter).‌​‍

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Akash

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HAL Tejas

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Pinaka

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #772