DCOA Mixed Practice Test #500

Question 1

Khasakkinte Ithihasam was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O.V. Vijayan — O.V. Vijayan wrote Khasakkinte Ithihasam (The Legends of Khasak, 1969).‌​‍

Answer

Basheer

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M.T.

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Thakazhi

Question 2

NEP 2020 replaces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10+2 system — Replaces 10+2 with 5+3+3+4.‌​‍

Answer

Only UG

Answer

All

Answer

Only school

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring availability of 1 doctor per 500 population by 2025 — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes universal health coverage and equity but does not mandate a specific doctor-population ratio like '1 doctor per 500 population.' This is a distracting option as it aligns with earlier drafts or state policies but is not a formal NHP 2017 objective. The other options reflect core themes of the policy.

Answer

A. Achieving the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages

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C. Promoting preventive and promotive healthcare in the population

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D. Reducing infant and under-five mortality to single-digit by 2030

Question 4

Smallest district by area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — 1,414 sq km, smallest.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

Question 5

'DEPOSITION' in legal context means:

Accepted Answer

Witness statement taken outside the court — Deposition = sworn out-of-court testimony recorded for later use.

Answer

An assertion of innocence

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Evidence of absence

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A defence strategy

Question 6

Rhizobium found in:

Accepted Answer

Leguminous root nodules — Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in legume root nodules.

Answer

Leaves

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Stems

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Sea

Question 7

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). ‌​‍PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

Answer

Kaalam — Sethu

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Randamoozham — Bhima

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Naalukettu — Kunhunni

Question 8

Chlorophyll absorbs mainly:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Red and blue light — Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light, reflects green — which is why plants appear green.‌​‍

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Green light

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Yellow light

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All colours equally

Question 9

TIME Person of the Year 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Donald Trump — Donald Trump — 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Musk

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Biden

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Taylor Swift

Question 10

Eravikulam National Park is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam NP, Idukki — largest population of endangered Nilgiri Tahr.

Answer

Elephants

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Tigers

Answer

Lion-tailed Macaque

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #500