DCOA Mixed Practice Test #792

Question 1

'Ballot is more powerful than bullet' — who said so?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln — Famous Abraham Lincoln quote.‌​‍

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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George Washington

Question 2

Following the formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, significant changes were implemented in the administrative and political setup. Who was entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the first Chief Minister of this newly unified state, reflecting the transitional political dynamics of the period?

Accepted Answer

C. Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, who was serving as the Prime Minister of Travancore at the time of the merger, was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the United State of Travancore and Cochin. This appointment was a crucial step in establishing the new administrative structure of the merged state. Pattam Thanu Pillai and C. Kesavan later served as Chief Ministers of Travancore-Cochin, while E.M.S. Namboodiripad became the first Chief Minister of the larger, linguistically reorganized state of Kerala in 1957.

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A. C. Kesavan

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B. Pattam Thanu Pillai

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D. E. M. S. Namboodiripad

Question 3

Unlike the majority of Kerala's rivers that flow westward, the Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar rivers exhibit an eastward flow. This distinct characteristic primarily results from:

Accepted Answer

A. Their origin on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, draining into the larger Cauvery river system. — The Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar are the only three east-flowing rivers in Kerala. They originate on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, unlike most other Kerala rivers which originate on the western slopes. Consequently, they drain into the larger Cauvery river system, which flows eastward towards the Bay of Bengal, making their drainage pattern distinct within the state, not due to geological faults or human intervention.

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B. Ancient geological fault lines redirecting their course against the general topographic slope of the state.

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C. Human intervention through canal systems constructed for irrigation purposes in arid regions.

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D. Their unique characteristic of being fed by subterranean springs that emerge on the eastern side of the Ghats.

Question 4

Which of the following enzymes is considered the primary rate-limiting and regulatory step in the glycolysis pathway?

Accepted Answer

B. Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) — Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) is the most important regulatory enzyme in glycolysis. It catalyzes the irreversible committed step of converting fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate. Hexokinase and Pyruvate kinase also catalyze irreversible steps but PFK-1 is the key control point.

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A. Hexokinase

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C. Pyruvate kinase

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D. Glucose-6-phosphatase

Question 5

A newborn baby acquires passive immunity against certain diseases from its mother. This type of immunity is primarily mediated by the transfer of which immunoglobulin through the placenta?

Accepted Answer

D. IgG — Passive acquired immunity in newborns is primarily achieved by the transfer of maternal antibodies, specifically Immunoglobulin G (IgG), across the placenta. IgG is the only class of immunoglobulin capable of crossing the placental barrier. IgA is found in breast milk, while IgM and IgE do not cross the placenta.

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A. IgA

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B. IgE

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C. IgM

Question 6

Which institution, established in 1815 as a seminary and later upgraded, is widely recognized as the first college in Kerala to provide higher education in the Western style?

Accepted Answer

C. CMS College, Kottayam — CMS College, Kottayam, founded as a seminary in 1815 and upgraded to a college in 1817, holds the distinction of being the first institution in Kerala to offer higher education in the Western style. University College, Thiruvananthapuram, though a significant institution, became a full-fledged college much later in 1866.

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A. University College, Thiruvananthapuram

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B. Maharaja's College, Ernakulam

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D. Government Victoria College, Palakkad

Question 7

University of Travancore year:

Accepted Answer

1937 — Founded 1937.

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1947

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1957

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1925

Question 8

The law of heredity was given by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel — Gregor Mendel (Father of Genetics) established the laws of heredity through pea plant experiments.‌​‍

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Darwin

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Lamarck

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Watson

Question 9

National Calendar started:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — Saka Calendar adopted 22 March 1957.‌​‍

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1960

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1950

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1947

Question 10

Which recent health policy initiative by the Government of Kerala aims to provide comprehensive primary health care services through Family Health Centres (FHCs) in every panchayat across the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Nava Kerala Mission - Health Sub-Mission — The Nava Kerala Mission - Health Sub-Mission introduced Family Health Centres (FHCs) to deliver primary care, prevention, and health promotion services at the community level. Arogya Keralam Mission focuses on health awareness and disease prevention, Ayushman Bharat HWC is a national scheme, and Kerala Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme provides financial protection for secondary/tertiary care.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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C. Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres

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D. Kerala Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #792