DCOA Mixed Practice Test #91

Question 1

Under the NDPS Act, what is the minimum quantity of cocaine that triggers the offense of 'small quantity' for personal use?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 gram — Under the NDPS Act, 1 gram of cocaine is classified as a 'small quantity' for personal use, which may result in reduced penalties compared to larger quantities. Quantities above this threshold are considered 'commercial quantities,' attracting stricter legal consequences. This classification is critical for pharmacists handling such drugs.

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B. 2 grams

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C. 5 grams

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D. 10 grams

Question 2

Thrissur Pooram introduced by:‌​‍

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Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (1790-1805).‌​‍

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Marthanda Varma

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Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

Question 3

Pick out the odd one from the group:‌​‍

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President of England — UK has a Monarch, not a President. Head of State in UK is the King/Queen.‌​‍

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President of India

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President of Switzerland

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President of U.S.

Question 4

UNESCO headquarters is in:‌​‍

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Paris — UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is headquartered in Paris, France.‌​‍

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Rome

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Geneva

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London

Question 5

Instituted by the Vayalar Rama Varma Memorial Trust, the Vayalar Award is a significant annual literary award in Kerala. For what specific achievement is this award primarily given?

Accepted Answer

D. The best single literary work published in Malayalam in the previous calendar year. — The Vayalar Award is primarily given for the best single literary work published in Malayalam during the previous calendar year, recognizing excellence in contemporary Malayalam literature. It is not awarded for lifetime achievement in theatre or for overall contributions to literary criticism. Its scope is generally focused on a specific, recently published work rather than a collection over several years.

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A. Lifetime achievement in Malayalam theatre.

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B. Overall contribution to Malayalam literary criticism.

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C. The best literary work published in Malayalam during the preceding five years.

Question 6

The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of:

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Protons — Z = number of protons; uniquely identifies an element.

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Neutrons

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Protons + Neutrons

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Electrons in outer shell

Question 7

Hoffmann bromamide reaction:‌​‍

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Amide → amine with one less carbon (Br₂ + NaOH) — RCONH₂ → RNH₂. Degradation for primary amine synthesis.‌​‍

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Amide to ketone

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Amide to ester

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Amide to alcohol

Question 8

Work done is defined as the product of:‌​‍

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Force and displacement in direction of force — Work = F × s × cos θ; SI unit is Joule (J).‌​‍

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Force and time

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Power and time

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Mass and acceleration

Question 9

Which river flows through the Silent Valley National Park?‌​‍

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Kunthi River — The Kunthi River (Kunthipuzha) flows through Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad district.‌​‍

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Chaliyar River

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Meenachil River

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Kabani River

Question 10

Hypothalamus:

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Homeostasis, hormones — Links nervous + endocrine systems.

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Digestion

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Respiration

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Vision

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #91