DCOA Mixed Practice Test #178

Question 1

Iodine deficiency causes:

Accepted Answer

Goitre — Thyroid enlargement.

Answer

Rickets

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Anaemia

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Scurvy

Question 2

Kerala Bhasha Institute:

Accepted Answer

TVM — TVM — language institute.

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Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Question 3

A Gram stain is performed on a bacterial sample from a patient's wound. The results show purple-colored cocci arranged in clusters. This finding most likely indicates the presence of a:

Accepted Answer

B. Gram-positive coccus. — Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet stain and appear purple under the microscope, whereas Gram-negative bacteria appear red/pink. Cocci refer to spherical bacteria, and their arrangement in clusters is characteristic of Staphylococcus species. Therefore, purple-colored cocci in clusters indicate a Gram-positive coccus.

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A. Gram-negative bacillus.

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C. Gram-negative coccus.

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D. Gram-positive bacillus.

Question 4

The default font in MS Word (newer versions) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calibri — Calibri (11pt) is the default font in MS Word 2007 and later versions.‌​‍

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Times New Roman

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Arial

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Verdana

Question 5

Rahul Gandhi's record:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Won both Wayanad and Rae Bareli — Won both.‌​‍

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Only RB

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Only Wayanad

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Lost

Question 6

Who wrote the famous book 'A Short History of the Peasant Movement' in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Achutha Menon — C. Achutha Menon authored the work on Kerala peasant movements.‌​‍

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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P.K. Vasudevan Nair

Question 7

A new state-level curriculum framework is being developed for elementary education in Kerala. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the academic design and development of this curriculum, including textbook preparation and teacher training modules?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the academic authority responsible for curriculum design, syllabus preparation, textbook development, and teacher training. While DPI oversees the administration and implementation, SCERT's core function is academic development. SSA focuses on universalization of elementary education, and KSHEC is for higher education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 8

Chronic exposure to which heavy metal can lead to 'Minamata disease,' characterized by severe neurological damage?

Accepted Answer

D. Mercury — Minamata disease is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning, particularly methylmercury, often ingested through contaminated seafood. Lead poisoning (plumbism) causes CNS, GI, and hematological issues. Arsenic affects multiple organ systems, and cadmium toxicity can lead to 'Itai-Itai disease' affecting bones and kidneys.

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A. Lead

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B. Arsenic

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C. Cadmium

Question 9

Study of coins:

Accepted Answer

Numismatics — Numismatics.

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Philately

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Epigraphy

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Calligraphy

Question 10

The country with the world's largest natural gas reserve is:

Accepted Answer

Russia — Russia holds the world's largest proven natural gas reserves.

Answer

Saudi Arabia

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Kuwait

Answer

USA

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #178