DCOA Mixed Practice Test #762

Question 1

Speed of sound is fastest in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solids — Sound travels fastest in solids due to tightly packed particles.‌​‍

Answer

Gases

Answer

Vacuum

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Liquids

Question 2

A diode primarily allows current to flow:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

In one direction only — Diodes act as one-way valves for current; used in rectification.‌​‍

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Only DC

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In both directions

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Only AC

Question 3

Heart beats per minute:

Accepted Answer

72 — 72 beats/min (normal adult resting).

Answer

50

Answer

100

Answer

120

Question 4

Idukki formed:

Accepted Answer

1972 — 26 January 1972.

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1956

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1980

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1990

Question 5

The term 'sociology' was coined by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte (1838) — Auguste Comte (French, 1798-1857) coined 'sociology' in 1838, combining Latin 'socius' (companion) + Greek 'logos' (study). ‌​‍'Father of sociology.'

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Karl Marx

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Max Weber

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Emile Durkheim

Question 6

Which theorist proposed the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky — Lev Vygotsky introduced ZPD — the gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance.‌​‍

Answer

Sigmund Freud

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Jean Piaget

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B.F. Skinner

Question 7

Kerala's traditional boat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kettuvallam — Kettuvallam — rice barge turned houseboat.‌​‍

Answer

Dinghy

Answer

Dhow

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Catamaran

Question 8

Kerala State Archaeology Dept HQ:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — TVM.

Answer

Thrissur

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Kochi

Answer

Kottayam

Question 9

The National Health Policy (NHP) in India emphasizes reducing out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare, particularly for medicines. Which of the following government initiatives, directly impacting pharmacists and drug availability, is primarily aimed at achieving this objective by promoting affordable alternatives?

Accepted Answer

B. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). — The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a direct outcome of the NHP's focus on affordability. It aims to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, significantly reducing the financial burden on patients. While other options are important health initiatives, their primary objective is not the broad promotion of affordable drug alternatives to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure.

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A. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

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C. National AIDS Control Programme (NACP).

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D. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).

Question 10

Typhoid caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salmonella typhi — Bacterium.‌​‍

Answer

E. coli

Answer

Virus

Answer

Vibrio

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #762