DCOA Mixed Practice Test #805

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru's seminal philosophy of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a radical statement in early 20th-century Kerala. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the *primary objective* of this philosophy in the context of the prevailing social hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

C. To challenge the hierarchical caste system and promote spiritual equality and universalism among all human beings. — Sree Narayana Guru's philosophy directly challenged the discriminatory caste system prevalent in Kerala by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby promoting universalism over sectarian divisions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent his core objectives, which were focused on social upliftment through spiritual equality and reform within society, not forming new sects, abolishing religion entirely, or promoting conversions to other faiths as a primary solution.

Answer

A. To advocate for the complete abolition of all religious practices and institutions.

Answer

B. To establish a new, unified Hindu sect under his direct spiritual leadership.

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D. To encourage the conversion of lower-caste individuals to Abrahamic religions for social upliftment.

Question 2

Study of fungi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mycology — Mycology.‌​‍

Answer

Bacteriology

Answer

Virology

Answer

Protozoology

Question 3

Paradesi Synagogue in Cochin built:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1568 — 1568 — oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth.‌​‍

Answer

1500

Answer

1600

Answer

1650

Question 4

Kerala's Supreme Court judges (ever):

Accepted Answer

K.K. Mathew, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Fathima Beevi, K.T. Thomas, K.G. Balakrishnan — Several.

Answer

Only one

Answer

None

Answer

Two

Question 5

The leaders of the Vaikom Satyagraha included:

Accepted Answer

T.K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, K.P. Kesava Menon — Multi-caste leadership — T.K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, K.P. Kesava Menon.

Answer

Only T.K. Madhavan

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Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru

Answer

Only K. Kelappan

Question 6

A school principal in a government higher secondary school in Kerala needs to obtain official sanction for a new infrastructure project and ensure its financial allocation as per government norms. Which of the following bodies is the primary administrative authority responsible for overseeing such matters related to the functioning and management of government schools in the state?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — DPI is the administrative and executive head of school education in Kerala, responsible for implementing government policies, managing schools, approving infrastructure projects, and financial allocations. SCERT focuses on academics, SSA on elementary education access, and KITE on IT education.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Answer

D. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

Question 7

Secondary structure of protein includes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

α-helix and β-pleated sheets (H-bonds) — Primary: sequence. ‌​‍Secondary: local folding. Tertiary: 3D. ‌​‍Quaternary: multiple subunits (e.g., Hb).

Answer

Disulfide bridges only

Answer

Quaternary

Answer

Amino acid sequence

Question 8

In the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system of Kerala, which body is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the developmental plans of the Block Panchayats and Grama Panchayats within its jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A. District Planning Committee — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is mandated under Article 243ZD of the Constitution to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities and to coordinate their development. It ensures that local plans align with district-level priorities. Options B and C are advisory or executive bodies but not responsible for coordination. Option D (Taluk Treasury Officer) handles financial transactions, not planning or coordination.

Answer

B. State Planning Board

Answer

C. Block Development Office

Answer

D. Taluk Treasury Officer

Question 9

The ear bones (ossicles) are named:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malleus, incus, stapes — Three middle-ear ossicles transmit vibrations to the cochlea.‌​‍

Answer

Femur, tibia, fibula

Answer

Ulna, radius, humerus

Answer

Skull, jaw, neck

Question 10

India's first Green Hydrogen Mission targets how much production by 2030?

Accepted Answer

5 MMT — The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030.

Answer

1 MMT

Answer

3 MMT

Answer

10 MMT

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #805