DCOA Mixed Practice Test #733

Question 1

Which novel is widely accepted as the first Malayalam novel?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indulekha — Indulekha (O. Chandu Menon, 1889).‌​‍

Answer

Chemmeen

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Marthanda Varma

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Kundalatha

Question 2

What is the primary and preferred energy source for the brain under normal physiological conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Glucose — The brain relies almost exclusively on glucose for its energy needs under normal conditions due to its high metabolic rate and inability to store significant amounts of glycogen. Fatty acids cannot effectively cross the blood-brain barrier, and ketone bodies are primarily utilized during prolonged starvation.

Answer

A. Fatty acids

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B. Amino acids

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D. Ketone bodies

Question 3

Master endocrine gland:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pituitary (under control of hypothalamus) — Anterior: GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, prolactin. ‌​‍Posterior: ADH, oxytocin (stored, made in hypothalamus).

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Adrenal

Question 4

Who is also known as Muthukutty Swami?

Accepted Answer

Vaikunda Swami — Ayya Vaikundar's birth name was Muthukutty.

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Chattampi Swami

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Narayana Guru Swami

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Vagbhatananda Swami

Question 5

Insuaff Cutcheries for the dispensation of justice was established in Travancore in the 19th century by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

T. Madhava Rao — T. ‌​‍Madhava Rao (Dewan) modernised the Travancore judiciary, including these courts.

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Raja Kesava Das

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Velu Thampi

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Ummini Thampi

Question 6

Galvanisation coats iron with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zinc — Zinc — prevents rusting.‌​‍

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Copper

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Tin

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Chromium

Question 7

Electrochemical series orders elements by:

Accepted Answer

Standard electrode potential — F₂/F⁻ highest (+2.87 V, strongest oxidiser). Li/Li⁺ lowest (-3.04 V, strongest reducing agent).

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Mass

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Density

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Reactivity only

Question 8

India's rank in Ease of Doing Business 2020:

Accepted Answer

63rd — India ranked 63rd in World Bank's Doing Business 2020 report.

Answer

43rd

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53rd

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73rd

Question 9

Self-financing colleges in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Managed by private — Private unaided colleges.‌​‍

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Govt

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Unknown

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Co-op

Question 10

To effectively prevent the transmission of microorganisms and reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in a hospital setting, the most critical intervention for healthcare workers is:

Accepted Answer

B. Performing consistent and proper hand hygiene. — Consistent and proper hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub) is universally recognized as the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of HAIs. While other options contribute to infection control, hand hygiene directly breaks the chain of infection from healthcare worker to patient.

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A. Wearing sterile gloves for all patient contact.

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C. Implementing strict visitor restriction policies.

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D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics to high-risk patients.

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #733