CAPF (AC) 2014 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

1. The following (Question 1 to 7) items consist of two statements, statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below :

Statement-I : The Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution and the members enjoy a tenure of six years.

Statement-II: According to Article 83 of the Constitution of India, one third of members of Rajya Sabha retire every two years.

Correct Answer: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Solution:The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house of the Parliament of India. Unlike the Lok Sabha, which has a term of 5 years, the Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution and the members enjoy a tenure of 6 years. However, as per Article 83 of the Indian Constitution, one-third of members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years. Therefore, option (a) is correct.

2. .

Statement-I : Impeachment procedure is a quasi-judicial procedure and the President of India can be impeached only on the grounds of violation of the Constitution.

Statement-II: The impeachment procedure can be initiated in either House of the Parliament.

Correct Answer: (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Solution:Impeachment means leveling a charge of misconduct against the President of India and beginning the process of his/her removal from office. It is a quasi-judicial procedure exercised by parliament.

The president can be impeached only on the grounds of violation of the constitution. The impeachment procedure can be initiated in either House of the Parliament. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer as statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.

3. .

Statement-I: James Prinsep, an officer in the mint of the East India Company, deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts which were used in the earliest inscriptions and coins.

Statement-II: James Prinsep found that most of the scripts mentioned a king referred to as Piyadassi-meaning 'pleasant to behold'.

Correct Answer: (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Solution:James Prinsep was an English scholar, orientalist and antiquarian. He was an officer in the mint of the East India Company. Between 1836 to 38 he was able to decipher the inscriptions on rock edicts found around India.

James Prinsep found that most of the scripts mentioned a king referred to as Piyadassi meaning 'pleasant to behold.' Both the statements are true but R is not the correct explanation of A, therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

4. .

Statement-I: The rich sculptural tradition of Mathura is distinguished by its principal medium, the white spotted red sandstone.

Statement-II: The white spotted red sandstone is locally available in Mathura region.

Correct Answer: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Solution:The Mathura form of art was completely Indian and no external influence is seen. The main feature of the sculptures of this art form was the smiling Buddha. The rich sculptural tradition of Mathura is distinguished by its principal medium, the white-spotted red sandstone.

The white-spotted red sandstone is locally available in the Mathura region. Option (a) is correct because statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.

5. .

Statement-I: The cities of the second urbanization in Indian history are mainly located in the Ganga valley.

Statement-II : Advanced iron technology, ensuring an agrarian surplus is instrumental to this process of urbanization.

Correct Answer: (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Solution:The cities of the second urbanization in Indian history are mainly located in the Ganga valley. Advanced iron technology, ensuring an agrarian surplus is instrumental to this process of urbanization.

The people in the Later Vedic period used iron but they did not have advanced iron technology. Option (c) is the correct answer because statement 2 is wrong but statement 1 is correct.

6. .

Statement-I: The Doldrums is a low pressure area around the Equator where the prevailing winds are calm.

Statement-II: Low pressure is caused by the heat at the Equator which makes the air rise and travel both Northwards and Southwards.

Correct Answer: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Solution:The Doldrums is a low-pressure area around the Equator where the prevailing winds are calm.

Low pressure is caused by the heat at the Equator which makes the air rise and travel both Northwards and Southwards. Both the statements are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1. Therefore, option (a) is the answer.

7. .

Statement-I: Roaring Forties are strong Westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40° and 50°.

Statement-II: The strong East to West air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the Earth's rotation and there are few landmasses to serve as wind breaks.

Correct Answer: (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Solution:Roaring Forties are strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40° and 50°. The strong East to West air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the earth's rotation and there are few landmasses to serve as windbreaks. Both the statements are correct but statement 1 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.

8. Which one of the following statements with regard to the revised ceiling on poll expenditure for elections in India is correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states except Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim
Solution:Recently, the government has cleared a proposal of the Election Commission to raise the expenditure limits for Lok Sabha elections by amending Rule 90 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.

The ceiling on poll expenditure has been raised from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 70 lakh for each Lok Sabha constituency in bigger states and from Rs 22 lakh to Rs 54 lakh in smaller states, such as Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim. Therefore, option (c) is the correct option. It states Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states.

9. Which of the following does not relate to the Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India?

1. Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6-14 years

2. Prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labour

3. Improvement of Public health and prohibition of intoxicating drinks

4. Promotion of the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (d) 3 and 4
Solution:There are six fundamental rights recognised by the Indian constitution: the right to equality (Articles 14-18), the right to freedom (Articles 19-22), the right against exploitation (Articles 23-24), the right to freedom of religion (Articles 25-28), cultural and educational rights (Articles 29-30) and the right to constitutional remedies (Article 32 and 226).

Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6-14 years was added through the Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution. Article 23 of the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits and criminalises human trafficking and forced labour. Option 3 and 4 are not part of the fundamental rights. Therefore, option d is the correct option.

10. Which one among the following regarding the Ahadis of the Mughal period is not true?

Correct Answer: (d) Their salary was at par with the Mansabdars
Solution:The Mughal emperors maintained small standing armies, which was the emperor's troops called Ahadis. They were directly recruited by the Mughal emperor himself, the troopers drew from the emperor's own blood relatives and tribesmen. They had their payroll and paymaster and were better paid than regular horsemen sowars.

They were placed under a separate Diwan and Bakhshi. They were ordinarily not placed under the Mansabdars. But their salaries were not at par with the Mansabdars, thus option (d) is the correct answer.