DCOA Mixed Practice Test #133

Question 1

One of the significant components of India's 1991 economic reforms was 'Globalization'. Which of the following measures best exemplifies the government's approach towards integrating the Indian economy with the global economy under this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging foreign direct investment (FDI) and reducing restrictions on foreign trade. — Globalization, as part of the 1991 reforms, aimed to integrate India's economy with the world. Key measures included significantly reducing import tariffs and quantitative restrictions on imports, thereby opening up the economy to foreign trade. Simultaneously, policies were enacted to actively encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by simplifying approval processes and allowing foreign equity participation in various sectors, making India an attractive destination for global capital. The other options represent policies contrary to the spirit of globalization.

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A. Imposing higher import tariffs to protect domestic industries.

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C. Nationalizing private sector banks and industries to consolidate state control.

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D. Strengthening the 'License Raj' system for industrial approvals.

Question 2

Odd one: 8, 27, 64, 100‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 — 100 is not a perfect cube. 8=2³, 27=3³, 64=4³.‌​‍

Answer

8

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27

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64

Question 3

The largest women's movement in Asia with membership of 41 lakh families:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree — Kudumbashree (Kerala) — one of the largest women's networks in Asia.‌​‍

Answer

Balika Samriddhi Yojana

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Indira Awas Yojana

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

Question 4

∫sin x dx =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

-cos x + C — ∫cos x dx = sin x + C. Sign flip from derivative direction.‌​‍

Answer

cos x + C

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-sin x

Answer

sin x

Question 5

The tissue that transports water and minerals in plants is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Xylem — Xylem carries water and minerals from roots upward; phloem carries food downward.‌​‍

Answer

Phloem

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Sclerenchyma

Answer

Parenchyma

Question 6

International Yoga Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 June — UN declared 21 June as International Yoga Day from 2015 (proposed by India).‌​‍

Answer

21 May

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21 September

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21 July

Question 7

The main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the human body is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Carry oxygen to tissues — Erythrocytes contain hemoglobin, a protein that efficiently binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to various tissues and organs throughout the body. Leukocytes fight infection, platelets initiate clotting, and lymphocytes produce antibodies, which are functions of other blood components.

Answer

A. Produce antibodies

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C. Initiate blood clotting

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D. Fight bacterial infections

Question 8

Tendons connect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muscle to bone — Tendons (e.g., Achilles) attach muscles to bones.‌​‍

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Bone to bone

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Nerve to muscle

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Skin to muscle

Question 9

Under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which of the following is a mandatory requirement for a family to be eligible for the scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. Annual family income below ₹5 lakh — AB-PMJAY eligibility is primarily based on socio-economic criteria, and a key requirement is that the family's annual income should be below ₹5 lakh. While ration cards and caste certificates may be used for identification, they are not mandatory eligibility criteria. The scheme does not mandate unorganized sector employment.

Answer

A. Possession of a ration card

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C. SC/ST caste certificate

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D. At least one member working in the unorganized sector

Question 10

How many pairs of cranial nerves arise from the human brain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — 12 pairs of cranial nerves (olfactory → hypoglossal).‌​‍

Answer

31

Answer

10

Answer

24

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #133