DCOA Mixed Practice Test #392

Question 1

Anganwadi centres function under which programme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ICDS — ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) operates through Anganwadi centres.‌​‍

Answer

NRDP

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KUDUMBASHREE

Answer

IRDP

Question 2

A literature teacher aims to enhance students' empathy, communication skills, and understanding of diverse perspectives within the classroom. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these specific learning objectives through active engagement?

Accepted Answer

B. Engaging in dramatic role-play and script interpretation — Dramatic role-play allows students to embody characters, fostering empathy by experiencing situations from different perspectives. It also directly improves communication skills through dialogue and interaction, making it ideal for the stated objectives. The other options, while valuable, do not address all three objectives as effectively through active, embodied engagement.

Answer

A. Analyzing classical poetry for thematic elements

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C. Writing reflective journal entries on personal experiences

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D. Debating contemporary novels on social issues

Question 3

The rapid urbanization and globalization in Kerala have led to significant changes in lifestyle patterns. From a community health perspective, which of the following is the MOST prominent social change contributing to the increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

B. Shift towards sedentary occupations and consumption of processed foods — The shift towards more sedentary occupations, reduced physical activity, and increased consumption of processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats are direct consequences of urbanization and globalization. These lifestyle changes are major risk factors for the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. While other options represent changes, they are not the primary drivers of NCD burden.

Answer

A. Enhanced access to advanced medical diagnostic facilities

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C. Improvement in sanitation and hygiene practices

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D. Decline in infectious disease prevalence

Question 4

Padmanabhaswamy Temple treasure discovered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2011 — 2011 — estimated $20+ billion in treasure.‌​‍

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2009

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2013

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2015

Question 5

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to:

Accepted Answer

Jon Fosse — Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the 2023 Literature Nobel for his plays and prose.

Answer

Abdulrazak Gurnah

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Annie Ernaux

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Louise Glück

Question 6

TB is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis — Discovered by Robert Koch (1882). ‌​‍BCG vaccine. DOTS strategy for treatment. ‌​‍Drug resistance (MDR, XDR) a major challenge.

Answer

Virus

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Plasmodium

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Fungus

Question 7

Optical activity of a racemic mixture:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero (equal D and L cancel) — 50-50 mix of enantiomers. ‌​‍Can be resolved by chemical or chromatographic methods.

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Levo

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Dextro

Answer

Very high

Question 8

K-FON:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Fibre Optic Network — Free/cheap broadband to all households.‌​‍

Answer

None

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Kerala Finance

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Kerala Food

Question 9

Disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rickets — Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.‌​‍

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Pellagra

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Beriberi

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Scurvy

Question 10

Fiscal deficit is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Total expenditure - total revenue (excluding borrowings) — Fiscal deficit = total expenditure − total non-borrowing receipts. ‌​‍Measures government's borrowing need.

Answer

Capital expenditure only

Answer

Total expenditure - total revenue

Answer

Revenue expenditure - revenue receipts

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #392