DCOA Mixed Practice Test #620

Question 1

The number of permanent members in the UN Security Council is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 permanent members (P5) with veto: USA, Russia, China, France, UK.‌​‍

Answer

3

Answer

10

Answer

15

Question 2

Under the National Health Policy 2017, what is the recommended target for the reduction of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025?

Accepted Answer

D. 30% reduction — The National Health Policy 2017 sets a target to reduce premature mortality from major NCDs by 25% by 2025, though some documents cite a 30% reduction as an aspirational goal. Option A (10%) and B (15%) are too low, while Option C (25%) is the officially stated target. The question focuses on the policy's measurable outcome for NCDs.

Answer

A. 10% reduction

Answer

B. 15% reduction

Answer

C. 25% reduction

Question 3

A primary school student consistently struggles to focus in class, often appears tired, and frequently asks for snacks, complaining of hunger. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs is likely unmet, hindering the student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Physiological needs, such as hunger and rest, are the most basic needs at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy. If these fundamental needs are unmet, a student will struggle to focus on higher-level needs like learning. Esteem, safety, and belongingness are higher-level needs that become prominent only after physiological needs are sufficiently met.

Answer

A. Esteem needs

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B. Safety needs

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D. Belongingness and love needs

Question 4

In which year was Ayya Vaikundar born in Swamithoppu?

Accepted Answer

1815 — Ayya Vaikundar was born in 1815 (some sources 1809; standard PSC: 1815).

Answer

1809

Answer

1850

Answer

1875

Question 5

Chlorophyll absorbs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Red and blue light — Absorbs red+blue, reflects green.‌​‍

Answer

Green light

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All colours

Answer

Yellow only

Question 6

Kerala Lok Sabha seats (18th LS):

Accepted Answer

20 — 20 seats.

Answer

25

Answer

30

Answer

15

Question 7

Strongest muscle:

Accepted Answer

Masseter (jaw) — Masseter — strongest by force.

Answer

Biceps

Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Question 8

Which Indian app competes with Google Pay for UPI payments?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Both Paytm and PhonePe are major UPI payment apps in India alongside Google Pay.‌​‍

Answer

Paytm

Answer

PhonePe

Answer

Neither

Question 9

Atal Setu:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link — India's longest sea bridge — Mumbai (2024).‌​‍

Answer

Kanyakumari

Answer

Bhopal

Answer

Delhi Metro

Question 10

Swami Vivekananda's famous speech at Chicago began with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sisters and Brothers of America — Opening line from his 11 September 1893 address at the Parliament of Religions.‌​‍

Answer

Friends and colleagues

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My dear Americans

Answer

Ladies and Gentlemen

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #620