DCOA Mixed Practice Test #673

Question 1

Vande Bharat full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Train 18 renamed Vande Bharat Express.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Bullet Train

Answer

Train 18

Answer

Vande Bharat Express

Question 2

In a healthcare setting, proper segregation of waste is essential. Used sharp objects like needles and scalpels should be disposed of in:

Accepted Answer

C. Puncture-proof, leak-proof containers — Sharps waste poses a significant risk of injury and infection, requiring disposal in specialized, rigid, puncture-proof, and leak-proof containers (often red or yellow with a biohazard symbol) to ensure safety for healthcare workers and waste handlers. General, recyclable, or biodegradable waste bins are inappropriate for sharps.

Answer

A. General waste bins

Answer

B. Recyclable waste bins

Answer

D. Biodegradable waste bags

Question 3

Peacock:

Accepted Answer

All — National Bird since 1963.

Answer

National bird

Answer

State bird

Answer

Sacred

Question 4

Kochi Port:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Willingdon Island — On Willingdon Island.‌​‍

Answer

Beypore

Answer

Marine Drive

Answer

Kannur

Question 5

BRICS expanded in January 2024 to include which new members?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia — BRICS expanded from 5 to 10 members in 2024, adding Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia.‌​‍

Answer

Nigeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines

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Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada

Answer

Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, Argentina

Question 6

Kant's Categorical Imperative:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Act only on maxim you could will as universal law — Groundwork of Metaphysics of Morals (1785). ‌​‍Deontology (duty ethics). Contrast: consequentialism (Bentham, Mill — utilitarianism).

Answer

Act selfishly

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Follow authority

Answer

No ethics

Question 7

A newborn is assessed at 5 minutes after birth with the following findings: heart rate 110 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace when stimulated, body pink with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

A. 6 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Heart Rate (>100 bpm = 2, so 110 bpm = 2); Respiratory Effort (Weak cry = 1); Muscle Tone (Some flexion = 1); Reflex Irritability (Grimace = 1); Color (Body pink, blue extremities = 1). Adding these scores (2+1+1+1+1) results in a total APGAR score of 6. This score indicates that the newborn needs some observation or intervention.

Answer

B. 7

Answer

C. 8

Answer

D. 9

Question 8

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Travancore was issued on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 November 1936 — Maharaja Sri Chithira Thirunal issued the Temple Entry Proclamation on 12 November 1936, opening all temples in Travancore to Hindus of all castes.‌​‍

Answer

12 November 1932

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12 November 1940

Answer

15 August 1936

Question 9

Sound requires a medium to travel. In which medium does sound travel fastest?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Steel (solid) — Sound travels fastest in solids due to close molecular packing; slowest in gases.‌​‍

Answer

Vacuum

Answer

Air

Answer

Water

Question 10

Kerala Students' Scholarship schemes:

Accepted Answer

Multiple (minority, merit, etc) — Diverse scholarships.

Answer

Only merit

Answer

None

Answer

Only SC/ST

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #673