DCOA Mixed Practice Test #130

Question 1

The deepest point in the world's oceans is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mariana Trench — The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean contains the Challenger Deep (~11,034 m), the deepest known point on Earth.‌​‍

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Tonga Trench

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Puerto Rico Trench

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Java Trench

Question 2

Joint family in India was characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three or more generations living together, common property, common kitchen — Traditional Indian joint family: parents, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren. ‌​‍Joint ownership of property, shared kitchen.

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Single parent

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Nuclear structure

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Childless

Question 3

German unification (1871) was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bismarck (Prussia) — Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor of Prussia, unified Germany through 3 wars (Danish 1864, Austro-Prussian 1866, Franco-Prussian 1870-71). ‌​‍Kaiser Wilhelm I crowned 1871.

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Goethe

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Hitler

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Wilhelm I alone

Question 4

A daily wage earner in a rural area of Kerala, belonging to a family identified by the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011, is diagnosed with a severe cardiac condition requiring open-heart surgery. Which of the following statements accurately describes the support available under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for this individual?

Accepted Answer

B. The individual can avail cashless treatment for the surgery up to ₹5 lakh per family per year in both empaneled public and private hospitals. — AB-PMJAY provides a health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization, which includes major surgical procedures like open-heart surgery. The treatment is cashless and can be availed at any empaneled public or private hospital across India. Eligibility is primarily based on deprivation criteria from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data, not exclusively BPL status or limited to public hospitals or only pre/post-hospitalization costs.

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A. The scheme provides a cashless benefit cover of up to ₹1 lakh per family per year, specifically for secondary care hospitalization in public hospitals.

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C. The scheme covers only pre-hospitalization and post-hospitalization expenses, requiring the patient to bear the cost of the surgery itself.

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D. Eligibility is based solely on BPL status certified by the local panchayat, and coverage is limited to government-approved critical illnesses.

Question 5

Unit of power:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Watt — W = J/s. 1 horsepower ≈ 746 W.‌​‍

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Newton

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Joule

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Pascal

Question 6

Tsunami is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Underwater earthquakes — Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing large amounts of water.‌​‍

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Strong winds

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Heavy rainfall

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Volcanic ash

Question 7

Pattupattu:

Accepted Answer

Sangam literature — Tamil Sangam era (influenced Kerala).

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Malayalam

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Kalari text

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Food

Question 8

Strongest oxidising halogen:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

F₂ — Highest electronegativity, smallest atom, largest E° of reduction (+2.87 V). ‌​‍Can displace all other halides.

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Br₂

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I₂

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Cl₂

Question 9

Concurrent List subjects can be legislated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Centre and States — Concurrent List subjects can be legislated by both Parliament and State Legislatures. ‌​‍In case of conflict, Central law prevails.

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Centre only

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States only

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Local bodies

Question 10

The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, a significant initiative by the Kerala government in the public education sector, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B. To transform government schools into high-tech 'smart' classrooms with enhanced infrastructure. — The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, focuses on modernizing public schools by upgrading infrastructure and introducing smart classrooms and high-tech labs. Options A, C, and D are not the primary objectives or scope of this specific mission.

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A. To provide specialized training for teachers in private unaided schools.

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C. To introduce a compulsory foreign language curriculum for all students from primary level.

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D. To establish new government medical colleges in every district of Kerala.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #130