DCOA Mixed Practice Test #373

Question 1

Federal structure was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canada — The idea of a federation with a strong centre was borrowed from Canada.‌​‍

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USA

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Australia

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Switzerland

Question 2

Insuaff Cutcheries for the dispensation of justice was established in Travancore in the 19th century by:

Accepted Answer

T. Madhava Rao — T. Madhava Rao (Dewan) modernised the Travancore judiciary, including these courts.

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Ummini Thampi

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Raja Kesava Das

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Velu Thampi

Question 3

Kerala's first IT village:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kazhakkoottam — Technopark area.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kollam

Question 4

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits a belief that the television newscaster is sending them personal messages directly. This symptom is best described as:

Accepted Answer

B. Idea of reference — An idea of reference is a delusion where the person believes that casual events, objects, or conversations in the environment have a direct, particular, and unusual significance to them. Delusion of grandeur involves an exaggerated belief in one's own importance, while persecutory delusion involves a belief of being harassed or harmed. Somatic delusions relate to false beliefs about one's body.

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A. Delusion of grandeur

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C. Persecutory delusion

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D. Somatic delusion

Question 5

Power of a lens:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/f (metres), in dioptre — P = 1/f. Positive for convex, negative for concave. 1 D = 1 m⁻¹.‌​‍

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1/f²

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f

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f²

Question 6

Union Budget 2024 theme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Viksit Bharat — Viksit Bharat theme.‌​‍

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Atmanirbhar

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Developed India

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Vikram Bharat

Question 7

Who is the Chairperson of Kerala State Vanitha Commission (then)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K.C. Rosakutty — K.C. Rosakutty was Chairperson of KSWC at the time.‌​‍

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C.K. Janu

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Sugatha Kumari

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K. Ajitha

Question 8

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is metabolized primarily in the liver to form an active metabolite. Which of the following describes the correct metabolic pathway?

Accepted Answer

B. Glucuronidation and sulfation conjugation — Paracetamol undergoes conjugation reactions such as glucuronidation and sulfation in the liver, which are the primary metabolic pathways for its inactivation. The other pathways are either incorrect or not the primary routes for paracetamol metabolism.

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A. Hydrolysis to salicylic acid

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C. Oxidation to benzoquinoneimine

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D. Reduction to ethanol derivative

Question 9

The Father of the Indian Space Programme is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vikram Sarabhai — Dr. Vikram Sarabhai founded ISRO in 1969.‌​‍

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Homi Bhabha

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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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Satish Dhawan

Question 10

The famous Tirunelli temple lies in the valley of:

Accepted Answer

Brahmagiri — Tirunelli (Wayanad) sits in the Brahmagiri valley.

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Ezhimala

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Puralimala

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Malayattoor

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #373