DCOA Mixed Practice Test #860

Question 1

The National Health Mission (NHM) aims to strengthen the public health system across India. Which of the following is a key program component specifically focusing on maternal and child health within the NHM framework?

Accepted Answer

A. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK). — The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is a crucial initiative under NHM dedicated to reducing maternal and infant mortality by providing free services for pregnant women and sick neonates. NPCDCS focuses on non-communicable diseases, while Jan Dhan Yojana and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan are not direct health programs under NHM.

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B. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD, and Stroke (NPCDCS).

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C. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (financial inclusion scheme).

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D. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (nationwide sanitation campaign).

Question 2

The Attappady Soil Conservation Project in Kerala receives assistance from:

Accepted Answer

The Danish International Development Agency — Funded by DANIDA (Danish International Development Agency).

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency

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The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

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The German Agency for Technical Cooperation

Question 3

What is NITI Aayog's 'Shoonya' campaign? ‌​‍(1) Zero-pollution e-mobility (2) Consumer awareness on air pollution (3) Promotes electric vehicles

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 — Shoonya (2021) combines all three — zero-pollution EV campaign with consumer awareness and promotion.‌​‍

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2 only

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1 and 3

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2 and 3

Question 4

5G refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5th generation mobile network — 5G = 5th generation of mobile network technology, offering faster speeds and lower latency.‌​‍

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5 gigabyte storage

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5th Google product

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5th GPS satellite

Question 5

Soaps are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sodium/potassium salts of higher fatty acids — e.g., sodium stearate. ‌​‍Made by saponification. Detergents (soap substitutes): sodium alkyl benzene sulphonate (SABS), biodegradable linear.

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Acids

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Esters

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Hydrocarbons

Question 6

Growth hormone (somatotropin) is secreted by:

Accepted Answer

Anterior pituitary — Excess in childhood → gigantism; deficiency → dwarfism.

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Thyroid

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Adrenal

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Pancreas

Question 7

Auxin promotes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cell elongation/growth — Cell elongation.‌​‍

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Ripening

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Closing stomata

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Root growth

Question 8

UN Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 Oct — 24 October (UN founded, 1945).‌​‍

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10 Dec

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1 Jan

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26 Jun

Question 9

Which technique is most effective for maintaining student attention during a 45-minute lecture on a complex topic?

Accepted Answer

B. Using visual aids and asking periodic recall questions to check understanding — Using visual aids and periodic recall questions (Option B) actively engages students by breaking the lecture into manageable segments and reinforcing learning. Continuous lecturing (Option A) leads to cognitive overload, while phone use (Option C) and doodling (Option D) are distractions that reduce focus.

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A. Delivering the entire lecture without pauses or breaks

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C. Allowing students to use their phones during the lecture to take notes

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D. Encouraging students to doodle as a way to stay engaged

Question 10

Vinegar contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid — Vinegar contains acetic acid (CH₃COOH). Lemon = citric acid. Stomach = HCl.‌​‍

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HCl

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Citric acid

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Tartaric acid

DCOA Mixed Practice Test #860