DCOA Mixed Practice Test #408

Question 1

The National Health Mission (NHM) in India integrates several key health programs. Which of the following is NOT a core component or mission under the NHM umbrella?

Accepted Answer

D. National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) — The National Health Mission (NHM) primarily comprises the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Program is a major component under NHM, focusing on maternal, newborn, and child health. While NACO is a crucial national health program, it operates as a separate organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, distinct from being a core component *within* the NHM structure.

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A. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

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B. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

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C. Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Program

Question 2

The universal donor blood group is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O− — O-negative has no A/B/Rh antigens — universal RBC donor.‌​‍

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AB+

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A+

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B+

Question 3

The Travancore army defeated the Dutch at Colachal in:

Accepted Answer

1741 — Battle of Colachal (31 July 1741) — Marthanda Varma's historic victory over the Dutch VOC.

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1721

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1761

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1792

Question 4

According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence, which of the following best describes the 'g' factor?

Accepted Answer

B. It represents a general mental energy that influences all cognitive abilities. — Spearman's 'g' factor refers to a general mental ability that underlies all cognitive tasks. Option B correctly describes this as a broad, influencing factor, while options A, C, and D refer to specific or secondary aspects of intelligence that are not the 'g' factor.

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A. It is a specific ability that varies across different cognitive tasks.

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C. It is a measure of crystallized intelligence that improves with age.

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D. It is a narrow skill related to problem-solving in mathematics.

Question 5

The temple entry proclamation of Travancore was issued in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1936 — Maharaja Chithira Thirunal issued the Temple Entry Proclamation on 12 November 1936, opening Hindu temples to all castes.‌​‍

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1956

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1947

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1924

Question 6

Melanin:

Accepted Answer

Skin pigment — Skin/hair/eye colour pigment.

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Protein

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Vitamin

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Enzyme

Question 7

Rajghat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gandhi's samadhi — Gandhi's samadhi.‌​‍

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Patel

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Jawaharlal Nehru's samadhi

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Ambedkar

Question 8

A primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is to promote multilingualism and the power of language in education. Regarding the medium of instruction for school education, what does NEP 2020 primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Instruction in home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — The NEP 2020 strongly advocates for instruction in the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. This emphasis aims to ensure better learning outcomes and cognitive development by leveraging a child's familiar language. The policy does not mandate English, Sanskrit, or Hindi exclusively, but rather promotes multilingualism and local languages.

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A. English as the mandatory medium of instruction from Grade 1 onwards across all schools.

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B. Sanskrit as the primary medium of instruction, especially in foundational stages, to preserve cultural heritage.

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D. Exclusive use of Hindi as the medium of instruction throughout the country for national integration.

Question 9

Human gestation period:

Accepted Answer

280 days (~40 weeks) — From last menstrual period (LMP). Embryo → fetus at 8 weeks. Parturition involves oxytocin surge.

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200 days

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365 days

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100 days

Question 10

Dholavira (Gujarat) is distinctive for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Water reservoirs + 3-division city layout — Dholavira (Rann of Kutch) — sophisticated water management via reservoirs. ‌​‍UNESCO World Heritage 2021.

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Dockyard

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Granary

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Great Bath

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #408