DCOA Mixed Practice Test #541

Question 1

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses both the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Which of the following is a primary objective of the NHM in strengthening public health infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

C. To achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. — The primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM) is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Options A, B, and D represent specific aspects or non-primary goals, not the overarching objective of strengthening public health infrastructure for universal access.

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A. To provide free super-specialty treatment in private hospitals.

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B. To promote medical tourism and international collaboration.

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D. To establish advanced research facilities for high-tech medical innovations.

Question 2

'Brace position' in aviation safety instructions refers to:

Accepted Answer

A protective body position during crash landings — Brace position protects head, neck and limbs during impact.

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A saluting gesture

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An emergency exit

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A life jacket

Question 3

Aruvippuram installation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — 1888 (Sree Narayana Guru).‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 4

The process by which plants lose water vapour through leaves is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transpiration — Transpiration occurs mainly through stomata; cools plant and aids upward water transport.‌​‍

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Guttation

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Evaporation

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Respiration

Question 5

The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 emphasizes a paradigm shift towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. Which of the following is a key strategy outlined in NHP 2017 to ensure access to essential medicines and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for the population?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting the use of generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains. — NHP 2017 explicitly aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure by promoting generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains for essential drugs. This is a core component of achieving Universal Health Coverage, focusing on affordability and accessibility. Other options either increase costs or focus on tertiary care, which are not the primary strategies for universal access to essential medicines.

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A. Prioritizing the development of super-specialty hospitals in urban areas.

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C. Encouraging private sector dominance in the manufacturing and distribution of all essential drugs.

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D. Implementing a user-fee system for all essential medicines to generate funds for healthcare infrastructure.

Question 6

Irawati Karve, who classified Indian languages, is regarded as India's first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anthropologist — Prof. Irawati Karve — India's first female anthropologist and sociologist.‌​‍

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Economist

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Sociologist alone

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Historian

Question 7

Fossils are:

Accepted Answer

Preserved remains or traces of past organisms — Fossils provide direct evidence of past life and evolution.

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Living organisms

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Bacteria

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Rocks only

Question 8

Kerala fisheries rank in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Top 3 — Among top marine fisheries states.‌​‍

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Last

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Low

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Top 10 marine

Question 9

Which of the following is a non-protein nitrogenous compound excreted in urine?

Accepted Answer

B. Urea — Urea (B) is a primary non-protein nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine. Glucose (A) is not nitrogenous; hemoglobin (C) and bilirubin (D) are protein-bound or conjugated metabolites, not typical NPN compounds.

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A. Glucose

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C. Hemoglobin

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D. Bilirubin

Question 10

The Kerala Education Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala Education Act of 1958 brought private aided schools under state regulation — sparked the 1959 Vimochana Samaram.‌​‍

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1972

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1994

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1948

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #541