DCOA Mixed Practice Test #389

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Aardram' Mission under the Kerala Health Department?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishment of 'Kudumbashree' units in all government hospitals — The 'Aardram' Mission focuses on upgrading primary health centres to family health centres, expanding mental health services, and improving palliative care through initiatives like 'Swasraya Kiranam'. 'Kudumbashree' units are not a direct component of this mission, though they may collaborate in some programmes.

Answer

A. Strengthening of primary health centres into family health centres

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B. Introduction of 'Swasraya Kiranam' for palliative care

Answer

B. Implementation of 'Jeevanam' for mental health support

Question 2

A teacher notices that a student frequently disrupts the class by talking during lessons. What is the most appropriate first step in addressing this issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Privately discuss the issue with the student and set clear expectations for future behavior — Addressing behavioral issues privately (Option B) ensures the student feels respected while understanding the consequences of their actions. Immediate public punishment (Option C) can humiliate the student, while ignoring the issue (Option D) may normalize disruptions. Sending the student out (Option A) disrupts learning and isolates them.

Answer

A. Immediately send the student out of the class to reflect on their behavior

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C. Publicly reprimand the student in front of the class to deter others from similar behavior

Answer

D. Ignore the behavior initially to see if it subsides on its own

Question 3

Which of the following antacids is known for its rapid onset of action but can cause systemic alkalosis and rebound acidity with prolonged use?

Accepted Answer

D. Sodium bicarbonate — Sodium bicarbonate is a highly soluble and potent antacid that provides rapid relief. However, its absorption can lead to systemic alkalosis, and it is associated with rebound acid secretion, making it less suitable for long-term management compared to non-systemic antacids.

Answer

A. Aluminum hydroxide

Answer

B. Magnesium hydroxide

Answer

C. Calcium carbonate

Question 4

Kerala's folk dance — women:

Accepted Answer

All of these — All are Kerala folk dances for women.

Answer

Thiruvathirakali

Answer

Oppana

Answer

Margamkali

Question 5

F5 in PowerPoint starts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slideshow from beginning — F5 starts slideshow from slide 1. Shift+F5 starts from current slide.‌​‍

Answer

Spell check

Answer

Find and Replace

Answer

New slide

Question 6

An antacid like magnesium hydroxide neutralises excess stomach acid by:

Accepted Answer

Acid-base neutralisation — Mg(OH)₂ + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + 2H₂O (neutralising HCl in stomach).

Answer

Oxidation

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Reduction

Answer

Combustion

Question 7

Plane equation in normal form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ax+by+cz+d=0 — (a,b,c) is normal vector. Distance from origin: |d|/√(a²+b²+c²).‌​‍

Answer

ax+by+c=0

Answer

x+y+z=1

Answer

Only 2D

Question 8

Idukki dam height:

Accepted Answer

168m — 168 m — 2nd largest arch dam in Asia.

Answer

200m

Answer

150m

Answer

100m

Question 9

Small Finance Banks in India were first licensed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — RBI issued Small Finance Bank licences 2015 (10 entities). ‌​‍Focus: financial inclusion to small farmers, micro businesses.

Answer

2020

Answer

2017

Answer

2013

Question 10

Jharia coalfield, India's largest, is in which state?

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand — Jharia coalfield in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand is India's largest coalfield and a major source of coking coal.

Answer

West Bengal

Answer

Odisha

Answer

Chhattisgarh

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #389