DCOA Mixed Practice Test #206

Question 1

CPR full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation — CPR.‌​‍

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Cardiac Respiration

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Cardiac Pulmonary Recovery

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Cardiac PR

Question 2

Laboratory test for unsaturation (alkene):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bromine water decolourisation / Baeyer's reagent — Baeyer's (alk KMnO₄) decolourised by C=C. Bromine water orange → colourless.‌​‍

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Litmus

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Flame

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Fehling's

Question 3

Fungi cell wall made of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chitin — Chitin.‌​‍

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Silica

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Cellulose

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Protein

Question 4

A 6-month-old infant is brought for a routine well-baby check-up. Which of the following gross motor milestones is typically expected at this age?

Accepted Answer

B. Sitting without support — At 6 months, infants typically achieve the milestone of sitting without support. Walking with assistance is expected around 9-12 months, standing independently around 12-15 months, and crawling often starts between 6-10 months but sitting without support is a more consistent 6-month milestone.

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A. Walking with assistance

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C. Standing independently

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D. Crawling on hands and knees

Question 5

The liberalization of trade policies and increased global competition have significantly impacted Kerala's traditional cash crop sector, leading to price volatility and reduced farmer incomes, particularly for crops like rubber and spices. What would be a viable long-term strategy to help farmers adapt and thrive in this changing economic landscape?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets for unique Kerala produce, alongside strengthening farmer collectives for better market negotiation. — Value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets enable farmers to differentiate their produce and fetch better prices, reducing reliance on volatile commodity markets. Strengthening farmer collectives improves their bargaining power. Imposing high import duties can lead to trade conflicts and is not a sustainable long-term solution, while shifting crops or providing only financial aid do not address the core issue of adapting to global competition.

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A. Imposing high import duties on competing agricultural products to protect domestic farmers.

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C. Encouraging farmers to abandon traditional cash crops and shift entirely to food grain cultivation to ensure local food security.

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D. Providing large-scale direct financial aid to farmers to compensate for price drops, without addressing underlying market dynamics.

Question 6

Transgenic organism:

Accepted Answer

Has foreign gene — GMO with introduced gene.

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Cloned

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Mutant

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Sterile

Question 7

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kerala needs to report a significant administrative issue concerning the school's day-to-day operations and seeking immediate guidance from the appropriate district-level authority. Which of the following officials is the direct administrative head for high schools at the district level to whom the Headmaster should report?

Accepted Answer

C. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary administrative authority for Government High Schools within a district. Headmasters report directly to the DEO for administrative matters and operational issues, making the DEO the appropriate district-level contact. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) has broader oversight but the DEO is the immediate superior for high school administration.

Answer

A. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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B. Block Project Officer (BPO)

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D. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

Question 8

The Delimitation Commission is appointed after each:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Census — Delimitation Commission set up after each Census to redraw Parliamentary/Assembly constituencies based on population. ‌​‍Has been held 4 times (1952, 1963, 1973, 2002).

Answer

General election

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5 years

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10 years

Question 9

World Water Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Mar — 22 March.‌​‍

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22 Apr

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5 Jun

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16 Sep

Question 10

The 'Land of Rising Sun' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — Japan is called the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because the kanji for Japan (日本) literally means 'origin of the sun'.‌​‍

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China

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South Korea

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Thailand

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #206