DCOA Mixed Practice Test #696

Question 1

Length : Meter :: Current : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ampere — Ampere is the SI unit of electric current.‌​‍

Answer

Degree

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Ohm

Answer

Watt

Question 2

Kerala State Bird scientific name:

Accepted Answer

Buceros bicornis — Buceros bicornis — Great Indian Hornbill.

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Pavo cristatus

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Corvus splendens

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Ardea alba

Question 3

Dialysis:

Accepted Answer

Artificial filtration — Replaces kidney function.

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Surgery

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Implant

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Medication

Question 4

C₄ pathway (Hatch-Slack) first forms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4-C oxaloacetic acid — In mesophyll (via PEP carboxylase), then transported to bundle sheath for Calvin cycle. ‌​‍Reduces photorespiration. e.g., sugarcane, maize, sorghum.

Answer

Pyruvate

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3-PGA

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Glucose

Question 5

Jan Dhan Yojana aims at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Financial inclusion (banking for all) — PM Jan Dhan Yojana (2014) aims for universal banking access — bank accounts for all unbanked adults.‌​‍

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Housing for all

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Free education

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Health insurance

Question 6

The Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India's first mosque — Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered India's first mosque, believed to have been built in 629 CE by Malik Dinar.‌​‍

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India's largest mosque

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Kerala's first church

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India's oldest Hindu temple

Question 7

What was the original name of Thycaud Ayya?

Accepted Answer

Subbarayan — Subbarayan was the original name of Thycaud Ayya Swami.

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Kunjikannan

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Mudisoodum Perumal

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Muthukutty

Question 8

Guruvayur Satyagraha:

Accepted Answer

1931-32 — Temple entry movement.

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1920

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1947

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1950

Question 9

The catalyst in Contact process (SO₂ → SO₃) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V₂O₅ — Vanadium(V) oxide is the standard catalyst at ~450 °C for SO₂ oxidation.‌​‍

Answer

Ni

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Fe

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Pt

Question 10

Under the 'Aarogyam' scheme of Kerala, which category of patients is primarily covered for free treatment of specified non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

D. Families enrolled under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) — The 'Aarogyam' scheme primarily covers families enrolled under RSBY for free treatment of specified NCDs, including diabetes and hypertension. It is not limited to BPL families alone (A), does not cover all above 40 years (B), nor is it restricted to government employees (C). RSBY beneficiaries are the target group for this scheme.

Answer

A. BPL families only

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B. All Keralites above 40 years of age

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C. Government employees and pensioners

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #696