DCOA Mixed Practice Test #265

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a core component of the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) strategy?

Accepted Answer

D. Providing advanced surgical interventions — The IMNCI strategy primarily focuses on improving the skills of health workers, strengthening the health system, and enhancing family and community practices for child health. Providing advanced surgical interventions falls outside the scope of IMNCI, which emphasizes integrated case management for common childhood illnesses at the primary healthcare level.

Answer

A. Improving the health system

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B. Improving family and community practices

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C. Improving the skills of health workers

Question 2

Temple Entry Proclamation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1936 — 12 November 1936 by Sri Chithira Thirunal.‌​‍

Answer

1924

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1932

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1940

Question 3

The term 'Privatization' within the context of India's 1991 economic reforms primarily involved:

Accepted Answer

D. Disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up sectors previously reserved for the government. — Privatization was a core component of the 1991 reforms, aimed at reducing the government's role in the economy and enhancing efficiency through private sector participation. This was primarily achieved through disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up strategic sectors previously monopolized by the state. Options A, B, and C describe actions contrary to the principles of privatization or are unrelated to its core objective.

Answer

A. Increasing the government's equity stake in public sector enterprises.

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B. Expanding the scope of the public distribution system for essential commodities.

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C. Reintroducing the industrial licensing system for all major manufacturing sectors.

Question 4

Ctrl + N creates a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New document — Ctrl+N = New document/file in most Office applications.‌​‍

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New folder

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New font

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New table

Question 5

The NSG operation against the terrorist attack in Pathankot Airport (2016) is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Operation Dhangu — Operation Dhangu (January 2016) — NSG response to Pathankot Airbase attack.‌​‍

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Operation Bluestar

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Operation Vijay

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Operation Desert Storm

Question 6

A watch given for repair is an example of a contract of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bailment — Bailment (Section 148, Indian Contract Act) — delivery of goods for a purpose with the understanding that they be returned.‌​‍

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Agency

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General contract

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Sale of goods

Question 7

Biogas is predominantly composed of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane (CH₄) with some CO₂ — Biogas: ~55-75% CH₄ + 25-45% CO₂; produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste.‌​‍

Answer

Nitrogen

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CO₂ and CO

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H₂ only

Question 8

The Kerala State Government recently introduced a new policy mandating comprehensive digital literacy training for all teachers in government and aided schools. Which state-level body is primarily responsible for the *overall execution, supervision, and administrative coordination* of this policy across all schools in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority responsible for the overall implementation, supervision, and coordination of state-level educational policies and programs across all schools in Kerala. SCERT focuses on academic aspects, SSA on elementary education programs, and DIET on district-level teacher training.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 9

Vadakkan Pattukal:

Accepted Answer

North Malabar ballads — Northern ballads — heroes.

Answer

South songs

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Sanskrit

Answer

Nothing

Question 10

QUAD members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India, USA, Australia, Japan — India, USA, Australia, Japan — strategic security dialogue.‌​‍

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India, USA, UK, Japan

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India, USA, France, Japan

Answer

India, USA, Australia, UK

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #265