DCOA Mixed Practice Test #822

Question 1

During an 'Elaborate' phase of a 5E lesson on ecosystems, what would be an appropriate activity for students?

Accepted Answer

B. Designing a miniature self-sustaining ecosystem in a jar and monitoring its changes. — The 'Elaborate' phase requires students to apply their newly acquired knowledge to new situations, extend their understanding, and make connections to real-world phenomena. Designing a miniature ecosystem allows students to apply their knowledge of ecosystem components and interactions in a practical, extended context. Watching a documentary is 'Engage', discussing definitions is 'Explain', and taking a quiz is 'Evaluate'.

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A. Watching a documentary about various ecosystems to introduce the topic.

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C. Discussing the formal definitions of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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D. Taking a multiple-choice quiz on the components of an ecosystem.

Question 2

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the integration of vocational education into mainstream education. Which of the following best describes the approach for this integration in schools?

Accepted Answer

A. Students can opt for vocational subjects as elective courses alongside academic subjects from Grade 6 onwards, including internships. — NEP 2020 advocates for integrating vocational education into mainstream schooling from Grade 6 onwards, allowing students to choose vocational subjects as electives and providing opportunities for internships. This approach aims to break down rigid separations between academic and vocational streams, making vocational education accessible and respected. It does not propose a separate stream for non-qualifiers, mandatory trades from Grade 1, or limiting vocational training to specialized schools.

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B. Vocational education will be a separate, parallel stream for students who do not qualify for academic courses after Grade 8.

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C. All students will be mandatorily assigned a vocational trade from Grade 1, irrespective of their interest.

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D. Vocational training will be offered only in specialized vocational schools, completely separate from general education schools.

Question 3

Which national park has the largest population of wild elephants in India?

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve area — The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve area (including Mudumalai, Bandipur, Nagarhole) has the largest wild elephant population.

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Jim Corbett

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Periyar

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Bandipur

Question 4

Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1983 — 1983.‌​‍

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1975

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1990

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2000

Question 5

The first complete census of Travancore was conducted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1836 — The first systematic census in Travancore was conducted in 1836, much before the all-India census.‌​‍

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1891

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1875

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1901

Question 6

A parent in Kerala is concerned about the medium of instruction for their child in primary school, in light of recent educational policy discussions. As per NEP 2020, what is the recommended medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably beyond?

Accepted Answer

C. The home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates that wherever possible, the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. This approach is believed to promote better learning outcomes and cognitive development. Options A, B, and D contradict the specific emphasis on mother tongue/local language as the preferred medium of instruction in the early stages.

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A. English, to ensure global competitiveness and early exposure.

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B. Any scheduled Indian language, chosen by the state government based on student preference.

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D. Sanskrit or classical languages, to preserve cultural heritage.

Question 7

Which technique separates pigments in a mixture based on differential absorption?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chromatography — Chromatography separates components by differential movement along a stationary phase.‌​‍

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Centrifugation

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Filtration

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Crystallisation

Question 8

Who was the last Viceroy of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Mountbatten — Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy and first Governor-General of independent India. ‌​‍C. Rajagopalachari was the first (and last) Indian Governor-General.

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Lord Linlithgow

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Lord Wavell

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C. Rajagopalachari

Question 9

Normal urine colour due to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Urochrome — Urochrome pigment.‌​‍

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Bilirubin

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Haemoglobin

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Creatinine

Question 10

The 'Malnad' region in Kerala, known for its high rainfall and dense forests, belongs to which physiographic division?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland (Wester Ghats) — The 'Malnad' region is part of the Highland (Western Ghats) due to its high elevation, dense forests, and heavy rainfall. The Lowland is coastal, the Midland has laterite soil, and the Backwaters region is a lagoonal system.

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A. Lowland (Coastal belt)

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B. Midland (Central Travancore)

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D. Backwaters region

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #822