DCOA Mixed Practice Test #854

Question 1

Nipah outbreak 2023:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode, September 2023.‌​‍

Answer

Ernakulam

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TVM

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Thrissur

Question 2

CFL stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Compact Fluorescent Lamp — CFL = Compact Fluorescent Lamp. ‌​‍More energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs but being replaced by LEDs.

Answer

Carbon Fluoride Lamp

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Central Fluorescent Light

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Compact Flash Light

Question 3

Cube with side 3 cm painted. Cut into 1cm cubes. Total:

Accepted Answer

27 — 3³ = 27 small cubes.

Answer

9

Answer

18

Answer

36

Question 4

Nearest planet to Sun:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mercury — Mercury — closest to the Sun (57.9 million km).‌​‍

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Mars

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Venus

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Earth

Question 5

Which of the following was a key provision of the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, aimed at land reforms in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Abolition of the Jenmi system and redistribution of land to tenants — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, primarily aimed to abolish the Jenmi (landlord) system, which was a feudal landholding structure, and redistribute land to actual tillers. Option A directly reflects this objective. Option B is incorrect as the act focused on land redistribution, not commercial farming. Option C is wrong because nationalization was not part of the act. Option D misrepresents the tax structure, which was not the primary goal of this legislation.

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B. Introduction of commercial farming practices in paddy fields

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C. Nationalization of all agricultural lands above 10 acres

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D. Imposition of heavy taxes on land ownership to fund industrialization

Question 6

The four Dakshin-Dravida languages are:

Accepted Answer

Tamil, Kannada, Tulu, Malayalam — The South Dravidian branch: Tamil, Kannada, Tulu, Malayalam.

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Tamil, Kannada, Gondi, Malayalam

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Tamil, Kannada, Toda, Malayalam

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Tamil, Kannada, Malto, Malayalam

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics *best* distinguishes action research conducted by a teacher from traditional academic educational research?

Accepted Answer

C. Its cyclical nature, focusing on immediate, context-specific problem-solving and improvement by the practitioner. — Action research is primarily characterized by its cyclical nature (plan-act-observe-reflect) and its focus on solving immediate, practical problems within a specific context, led by the practitioner. Traditional academic research often aims for generalizable theories, uses larger samples, and can be more focused on statistical rigor rather than immediate practical improvement. Both can use qualitative or quantitative methods.

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A. Its rigorous use of statistical analysis and large sample sizes.

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B. Its primary goal of generating generalizable theories for the wider educational community.

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D. Its exclusive reliance on qualitative data collection methods like interviews and observations.

Question 8

India's G20 Presidency theme (2023) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' — India's G20 theme drawn from Upanishads. ‌​‍New Delhi Summit September 2023. African Union admitted. ‌​‍Declaration on Ukraine softened.

Answer

Digital India

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Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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Jai Kisan

Question 9

The Nayar matrilineal (tharavad) system was historically practiced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Nayar joint family (tharavad) with matrilineal inheritance was distinctive in Kerala. ‌​‍Declined in 20th century with reforms.

Answer

Karnataka

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Andhra Pradesh

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Tamil Nadu

Question 10

Primary Deficit is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fiscal deficit − Interest payments — Primary deficit = fiscal deficit minus interest payments. ‌​‍Measures new borrowing need (excluding past debt servicing).

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Fiscal deficit + Interest payments

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Revenue deficit

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Monetised deficit

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #854