DCOA Mixed Practice Test #779

Question 1

A newborn is delivered and at one minute of life, presents with a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace reflex to stimulation, and a pale body with blue extremities. What is the Apgar score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The Apgar score is calculated based on five criteria. For this newborn: Heart rate (90 bpm) scores 1 point. Respiration (weak cry) scores 1 point. Muscle tone (some flexion) scores 1 point. Reflex irritability (grimace) scores 1 point. Color (pale body with blue extremities, i.e., acrocyanosis) scores 1 point. Summing these gives a total Apgar score of 5.

Answer

A. 4

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C. 6

Answer

D. 7

Question 2

E-commerce means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electronic commerce (buying/selling online) — E-commerce = buying and selling goods/services over the internet (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.).‌​‍

Answer

Email communication

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Electronic computing

Answer

Email marketing

Question 3

Gaza war triggered by Hamas attack on Israel occurred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 October 2023 — Hamas attack 7 October 2023 killed 1,200+ Israelis + hostages taken. ‌​‍Israel's Gaza offensive followed. Regional repercussions ongoing.

Answer

2024

Answer

2022

Answer

2023 January

Question 4

Klinefelter syndrome:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

47 XXY — Extra X in males.‌​‍

Answer

XYY

Answer

XO

Answer

XXX

Question 5

The 'Swayam' initiative of the Kerala Education Department is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Offering online courses and skill development programmes — 'Swayam' is an online platform launched to provide free, self-paced learning courses in various subjects, including skill development. The other options are unrelated to 'Swayam' but are initiatives under different schemes like 'She Pad' or mid-day meal programmes.

Answer

A. Providing free sanitary napkins to girl students

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C. Promoting eco-friendly practices in schools

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D. Ensuring mid-day meals for all government school students

Question 6

Which keyboard shortcut is used to 'Undo' an action?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + Z — Ctrl + Z = Undo. Ctrl + Y = Redo. Ctrl + X = Cut. Ctrl + U = Underline.‌​‍

Answer

Ctrl + Y

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Ctrl + U

Answer

Ctrl + X

Question 7

Study of body functions:

Accepted Answer

Physiology — Physiology.

Answer

Anatomy

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Histology

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Pathology

Question 8

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a central tenet of its foreign policy, emphasizing proactive engagement with its immediate neighbours. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a primary strategic objective of this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. To enhance regional connectivity, foster economic cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges for shared prosperity and stability. — The 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering mutual trust and shared prosperity with India's immediate neighbours through various forms of cooperation. Its primary strategic objectives include enhancing regional connectivity (physical, digital, and people-to-people), boosting economic cooperation and trade, and promoting cultural and security ties for overall regional stability. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the policy's cooperative and inclusive nature, suggesting either unilateral dominance, aggressive tactics, or overly ambitious integration goals which

Answer

A. To assert India's unilateral leadership in regional security architecture, thereby sidelining multilateral forums like SAARC.

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C. To primarily focus on resolving bilateral border disputes through military means and strategic encirclement of rival powers.

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D. To establish a common currency and a unified political union across South Asia under India's direct supervision.

Question 9

Which country has the highest proportion of 95% Buddhist population?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thailand — Thailand ~95% Buddhist (Theravada).‌​‍

Answer

Cambodia

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Myanmar

Answer

Bhutan

Question 10

Fraternal twins:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Two eggs fertilized — Dizygotic.‌​‍

Answer

Clone

Answer

Identical

Answer

One egg

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #779