DCOA Mixed Practice Test #820

Question 1

India-UK FTA status:

Accepted Answer

Signed May 2025 — Signed May 2025.

Answer

Under negotiation

Answer

Cancelled

Answer

Signed 2022

Question 2

Kerala Widows Pension:

Accepted Answer

Available — Monthly welfare pension.

Answer

Discontinued

Answer

Means-tested

Answer

New

Question 3

TB caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis — Mycobacterium tuberculosis.‌​‍

Answer

Virus

Answer

Fungus

Answer

Parasite

Question 4

Mohiniyattam is a dance form from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, performed by women. ‌​‍'Mohini' = enchantress.

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

Karnataka

Answer

Odisha

Question 5

Maslow's hierarchy — top level:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Self-actualisation — Order: Physiological → Safety → Love/belonging → Esteem → Self-actualisation. ‌​‍Self-transcendence added later.

Answer

Physiological

Answer

Safety

Answer

Esteem

Question 6

United Nations has how many official languages?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) — UN 6 official languages. ‌​‍UN Day 24 October. 193 member states. ‌​‍6 principal organs: GA, SC, ECOSOC, Secretariat, ICJ, Trusteeship Council (suspended).

Answer

10

Answer

5

Answer

3

Question 7

Which writ is issued to address illegal detention?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus = produce the detained person.‌​‍

Answer

Mandamus

Answer

Certiorari

Answer

Quo Warranto

Question 8

Which of the following functional groups is primarily responsible for the anti-inflammatory activity of aspirin?

Accepted Answer

D. Acetyl group (-OCOCH3) — The acetyl group present in aspirin undergoes hydrolysis to release salicylic acid, which inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis and inflammation. While the aromatic ring and carboxylic acid contribute to solubility and absorption, the acetyl group is crucial for its pharmacological action.

Answer

A. Carboxylic acid (-COOH)

Answer

B. Ester (-COOR)

Answer

C. Aromatic benzene ring

Question 9

A secondary school teacher in Kerala is looking for professional development opportunities focused on integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools into classroom teaching, managing smart classroom equipment, and accessing digital learning resources provided by the state. Which of the following government agencies or initiatives is primarily responsible for providing such training and support to teachers in Kerala's public education system?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state agency primarily responsible for providing ICT training to teachers, managing IT infrastructure in schools, and developing digital learning resources. While SCERT focuses on curriculum development and academic research, and DGE manages the administration of schools, KITE specifically handles the technological training and support for teachers in public schools. The Literacy Mission Authority focuses on adult literacy programs.

Answer

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

Answer

B. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

Answer

D. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 10

Kerala produces ___ % of India's coconut:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30% — About 30% of India's coconut.‌​‍

Answer

45%

Answer

20%

Answer

60%

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #820