DCOA Mixed Practice Test #79

Question 1

'___ rose is the loveliest of all flowers.'

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The — Definite article 'The' before a noun used as representative of a class.

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A

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An

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None

Question 2

A critical institutional reform that profoundly shaped the socio-economic landscape of Kerala, leading to a more egalitarian society and contributing significantly to the Kerala Model's success in poverty reduction and social equity, was the implementation of:

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B. Comprehensive land reforms that abolished landlordism and redistributed land to the tillers. — The radical land reforms implemented in Kerala, particularly the Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963, were pivotal. They legally abolished feudal landlordism, granted ownership rights to tenants, and imposed ceilings on landholdings, thereby significantly reducing agrarian inequality and empowering the rural poor. This fundamental redistribution of assets was crucial for fostering a more egalitarian society and underpinning the social equity aspects of the Kerala Model. The other options relate to different economic strategies or are outcomes rather than foundational institutional reforms for equi

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A. Extensive subsidies for large-scale private sector industries and multinational corporations.

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C. A policy of encouraging mass migration of skilled labor to Gulf countries for remittances.

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D. Establishment of numerous Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract global manufacturing investment.

Question 3

Which institution presents the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award instituted by the Government of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Sahitya Akademi — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala's highest literary honour, is conferred by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. While other options are related to language or culture in Kerala, only the Sahitya Akademi is the designated body for this specific award. The Department of Cultural Affairs oversees various cultural institutions, but the Akademi is the direct awarding body.

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A. Kerala Bhasha Institute

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C. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Question 4

Monotremes (egg-laying mammals):

Accepted Answer

Platypus, Echidna — Platypus and Echidna.

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Whale

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Kangaroo

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Bat

Question 5

Analgesics classify as:‌​‍

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Narcotic (morphine) and non-narcotic (aspirin, paracetamol) — Narcotic — from opium; addictive. ‌​‍Non-narcotic — safer. Aspirin also antiplatelet.

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Only narcotic

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Antacid

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Only antipyretic

Question 6

Inert pair effect is seen strongly in:

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Heavier p-block (Tl, Pb, Bi) — Lower oxidation state (by 2) becomes more stable down the group (e.g., Pb²⁺ > Pb⁴⁺; Tl⁺ > Tl³⁺).

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Group 1

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Transition metals

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Noble gases

Question 7

Medulla oblongata controls:‌​‍

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Involuntary actions (breathing, heartbeat) — Brain stem. Vital functions.‌​‍

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Thinking

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Vision

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Balance

Question 8

Which inorganic salt is commonly used as a radiopaque contrast agent in medical imaging due to its high atomic number?

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A. Barium sulfate (BaSO4) — Barium sulfate (BaSO4) is used as a radiopaque contrast agent because barium (Z=56) has a high atomic number, which absorbs X-rays effectively. The other options lack significant radiopacity for imaging purposes.

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B. Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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C. Potassium iodide (KI)

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D. Calcium gluconate (C12H22CaO14)

Question 9

Photosynthesis releases:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O₂ — Oxygen.‌​‍

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CO₂

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N₂

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H₂

Question 10

Kerala State Election Commission came into existence on:‌​‍

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3 December 1993 — Kerala SEC established 3 December 1993 — ahead of Panchayati Raj Act.‌​‍

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18 April 1991

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23 April 1994

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1 April 1957

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #79