DCOA Mixed Practice Test #751

Question 1

LIFE Mission (Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment) was launched by Kerala for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Housing for homeless — LIFE Mission aims to provide homes for all homeless and landless families in Kerala.‌​‍

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Skill development

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Flood relief

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Digital literacy

Question 2

UIDAI was established in:‌​‍

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2009 — UIDAI was established in 2009. Nandan Nilekani was the first chairman.‌​‍

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2006

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2012

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2015

Question 3

Operant conditioning developed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B. F. Skinner (reinforcement, punishment) — Skinner box. ‌​‍Positive/negative reinforcement strengthens behavior. Punishment weakens. ‌​‍Schedules of reinforcement.

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Pavlov

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Freud

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Wundt

Question 4

Anaemia is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iron — Iron deficiency causes Anaemia (low haemoglobin). ‌​‍Symptoms: fatigue, weakness, pale skin.

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Vitamin C

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Calcium

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Iodine

Question 5

Malabar Manual by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

William Logan — William Logan (1887).‌​‍

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Ezhuthachan

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Hermann Gundert

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Gama

Question 6

Adrenaline is secreted by the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adrenal gland (medulla) — Adrenaline (epinephrine) from adrenal medulla mediates the 'fight or flight' response.‌​‍

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Thyroid

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Pituitary

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Pancreas

Question 7

For most orally administered medications, the primary site of absorption into the bloodstream is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Small Intestine — The small intestine possesses an extensive surface area, due to its villi and microvilli, making it the most efficient site for the absorption of the majority of orally administered drugs. Although some absorption can occur in the stomach, it is generally limited compared to the small intestine's capacity.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large Intestine

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D. Esophagus

Question 8

Which of the following characteristics is most indicative of a 'primary social group' crucial for an individual's emotional and social well-being in a community?

Accepted Answer

A. Intimate, face-to-face interactions with strong emotional bonds and a sense of belonging. — Primary social groups, such as families or close friends, are characterized by intimate, face-to-face interactions, strong emotional bonds, and a deep sense of belonging, which are vital for individual well-being and social support. Options B, C, and D describe characteristics of secondary groups or temporary aggregations, which lack the profound personal connection found in primary groups.

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B. Large membership, formal rules, and task-oriented relationships.

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C. Membership based on shared professional interests and contractual agreements.

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D. Temporary gathering of individuals with a common, short-term purpose.

Question 9

Margamkali by:

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Syrian Christians (St. Thomas tradition) — Kerala Syrian Christian folk dance.

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Hindus

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Muslims

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Tribals

Question 10

Moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod (mass M, length L) about centre is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ML²/12 — I_centre = ML²/12. ‌​‍About end: ML²/3 (parallel-axis theorem: I_end = I_centre + M(L/2)²).

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ML²/2

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ML²/3

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ML²

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #751