DCOA Mixed Practice Test #777

Question 1

The Glorious Revolution (1688) established:‌​‍

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Constitutional monarchy (Bill of Rights 1689) — James II deposed; William and Mary invited. ‌​‍Bill of Rights 1689 limited royal power, affirmed Parliament's supremacy.

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Absolute monarchy

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Theocracy

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Republic

Question 2

Newlands' law of octaves:

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Every 8th element shows similar properties — Arranged in increasing mass. Worked only for light elements. Ridiculed as 'musical' but hinted periodicity.

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Arrangement by valency

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Atomic number

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Radioactivity

Question 3

Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) is in:

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Ernakulam (Kochi) — Mattancherry Palace in Kochi — built by Portuguese, renovated by Dutch.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Thrissur

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Kollam

Question 4

An adolescent student frequently engages in arguments about social justice issues, proposing complex solutions and debating ethical dilemmas with peers and teachers. This behavior primarily reflects the development of which cognitive ability?

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C. Formal operational thought — Formal operational thought, characteristic of adolescence, allows for abstract thinking, hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives and complex ethical issues. Concrete operational thought is limited to tangible objects, while preoperational thought is even earlier. Egocentrism is a different cognitive aspect related to self-focus, not the ability to debate complex issues.

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A. Concrete operational thought

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B. Egocentrism

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D. Preoperational thought

Question 5

AIDS stands for:‌​‍

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome — Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.‌​‍

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Active Immuno Disease Syndrome

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Acute Infective Disease Syndrome

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Acquired Infectious Disease

Question 6

Growth hormone is secreted by:‌​‍

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Pituitary — The anterior pituitary gland secretes growth hormone (somatotropin).‌​‍

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Adrenal

Question 7

Highest mountain Australia:‌​‍

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Kosciuszko — Mt. Kosciuszko.‌​‍

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Townsend

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Bogong

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Ossa

Question 8

Boyle's law states (at constant temperature):‌​‍

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PV = constant — Boyle's law: P ∝ 1/V at constant T (PV = constant).‌​‍

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P/V = constant

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V/P = constant

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V + P = constant

Question 9

During a psychological assessment, a candidate is presented with several novel, ill-defined problems and asked to generate innovative and imaginative solutions, rather than recalling established facts or following predefined algorithms. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is primarily being assessed in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Intelligence — Sternberg's Experiential Intelligence (also known as creative intelligence) deals with an individual's ability to cope with novel situations and to generate new ideas. The assessment focuses on generating innovative solutions to ill-defined problems, which directly aligns with the definition of experiential intelligence. Componential intelligence involves analytical thinking and problem-solving using existing knowledge, while contextual intelligence relates to practical application in real-world environments.

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A. Componential Intelligence

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C. Contextual Intelligence

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D. Emotional Intelligence

Question 10

The United State of Travancore and Cochin, formed in 1949, represented a crucial step towards the political integration of princely states in South India. However, its eventual transformation into the state of Kerala in 1956 was primarily driven by a different set of principles. Which of the following principles was most influential in the transition from Travancore-Cochin to the unified Kerala State?

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A. The objective of consolidating all Malayalam-speaking regions under a single administrative unit. — The formation of Kerala State in 1956, through the States Reorganisation Act, was primarily driven by the linguistic principle. The objective was to bring together all Malayalam-speaking regions, including Travancore-Cochin and the Malabar district (from Madras Presidency), into a single administrative entity. This move was in line with the broader national policy of reorganizing states on linguistic lines to ensure cultural and administrative coherence.

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B. The need to establish a stronger central government control over the erstwhile princely states.

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C. Addressing the economic disparities and development imbalances between Travancore and Cochin regions.

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D. Resolving long-standing territorial disputes between the former princely states of Travancore and Cochin.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #777