DCOA Mixed Practice Test #396

Question 1

Depression key symptoms:

Accepted Answer

Low mood, loss of interest, sleep/appetite changes, suicidal thoughts — for ≥2 weeks — Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). SSRIs (fluoxetine), cognitive therapy. Global leading cause of disability.

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Mood

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Only sadness

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Temporary

Question 2

Vitamin D deficiency causes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rickets — Rickets (in children) — bone deformity. Sunlight helps synthesize Vitamin D.‌​‍

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Scurvy

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Pellagra

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Beriberi

Question 3

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:

Accepted Answer

Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.

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Jainism

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Both Buddhism and Jainism

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Hinduism

Question 4

Mangalyaan reached Mars:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Entered orbit 24 September 2014.‌​‍

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2013

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2015

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2016

Question 5

Kerala's first woman DIG (police):

Accepted Answer

R Sreelekha — R Sreelekha.

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B Sandhya

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Lakshmi

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Both A and B served

Question 6

A.K. Antony:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM, Defence Minister — Former CM and Defence Minister.‌​‍

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Actor

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Judge

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Writer

Question 7

Study of eye:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmology — Ophthalmology.‌​‍

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Otology

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Dermatology

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Cardiology

Question 8

A patient has sustained full-thickness burns over 30% of their total body surface area (TBSA). According to the Parkland formula, massive fluid resuscitation is initiated. What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation during the first 24 hours post-burn injury?

Accepted Answer

B. To maintain adequate tissue perfusion and vital organ function. — The primary goal of fluid resuscitation in the initial 24 hours following a severe burn injury is to maintain adequate tissue perfusion and vital organ function. Burns cause significant fluid shifts and capillary leakage, leading to hypovolemic shock if not corrected. While preventing infection, controlling pain, and promoting wound healing are important, they are not the immediate priority of fluid resuscitation.

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A. To prevent burn wound infection.

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C. To minimize pain and discomfort.

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D. To promote rapid wound healing and skin graft adherence.

Question 9

Kerala Blasters football club:

Accepted Answer

Kochi-based ISL — ISL team.

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Mumbai

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Bangalore

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Chennai

Question 10

An epic poem by Homer is:

Accepted Answer

The Odyssey — Homer's two epics: Iliad and Odyssey (c. 8th century BCE).

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Paradise Lost

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The Divine Comedy

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Beowulf

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #396