DCOA Mixed Practice Test #93

Question 1

Under the 'National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)', the 'Health Facility Registry (HFR)' serves as a:

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B. Comprehensive repository of all healthcare facilities, including their services and registration details. — The HFR under NDHM is a registry that maintains a comprehensive list of all healthcare facilities (public and private) along with their services, specialties, and registration details. Option A is incorrect as HFR does not focus solely on equipment. Option C is incorrect as patient registration for Ayushman Bharat is handled separately. Option D is unrelated to HFR's role.

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A. Centralized database for tracking all medical equipment in government hospitals.

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C. Platform for online registration of patients for Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

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D. Government portal for reporting adverse drug reactions by healthcare professionals.

Question 2

International Women's Day:‌​‍

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8 Mar — 8 March.‌​‍

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22 Mar

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1 May

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5 Jun

Question 3

Who wrote Krishnagatha?‌​‍

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Cherusseri — Cherusseri Namboothiri — Father of Malayalam poetry.‌​‍

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Poonthanam

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Melpathur

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Ezhuthachan

Question 4

The unit of inductance is the:‌​‍

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Henry — Henry (H): 1 H = 1 V·s/A.‌​‍

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Weber

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Tesla

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Farad

Question 5

EEG is used to study the functions of:‌​‍

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Brain — Electroencephalography records electrical activity of the brain.‌​‍

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Nerve

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Heart

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Muscle

Question 6

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key aspect of this prestigious award?

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B. The award money currently stands at ₹5,00,000, along with a citation and a plaque. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, constituted by the Government of Kerala, is the highest literary honour for contributions specifically to Malayalam literature, not all Indian languages. The award money was increased to ₹5,00,000 in 2020. While it was instituted in 1993, the first recipient was Suranad Kunjan Pillai, making option D incorrect.

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A. It is awarded for contributions to Indian literature across all languages, similar to the Jnanpith Award.

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C. The recipient is selected by a panel constituted by the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.

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D. It was first instituted in 1993, with M.T. Vasudevan Nair being the inaugural recipient.

Question 7

The consecration of the Siva idol at Aruvippuram by Sree Narayana Guru in 1888 is considered a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform. Beyond its religious aspect, what was the primary societal challenge Guru aimed to address through this act?

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B. To demonstrate the spiritual equality of all individuals, regardless of their birth or caste. — The Aruvippuram consecration was a symbolic act challenging the Brahminical monopoly on temple consecration and worship. By consecrating the idol himself, Sree Narayana Guru asserted the spiritual competence of lower castes and the universal accessibility of divinity, thereby fundamentally undermining the caste system and promoting social equality. Options A, C, and D misrepresent his primary intent, which was social and spiritual reform, not sectarianism or political rebellion.

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A. To establish a new, independent religious sect separate from traditional Hinduism.

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C. To initiate a mass movement for political independence from colonial rule.

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D. To promote the worship of a specific deity as superior to others.

Question 8

Jung's concept of collective unconscious includes:‌​‍

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Universal archetypes (e.g., hero, shadow, anima/animus) — Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology. ‌​‍Introversion/extraversion typology (now Big Five trait).

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Instincts only

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Personal memories

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Only dreams

Question 9

Sperm produced in:

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Testes — Seminiferous tubules.

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Prostate

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Kidneys

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Penis

Question 10

If an object returns to its starting point, its displacement is:‌​‍

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Zero — Displacement = change in position; if back to start, net displacement = 0.‌​‍

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Equal to distance

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Infinity

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Maximum

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #93