CAPF (AC) 2013 (Paper-1) (Question 101-125)

Total Questions: 25

1. Consider the following statements:

1. The Fifth Summit of BRICS (2013) was held in Durban.

2. Dr. Manmohan Singh became the only head of States or head of Government to attend all BRICS Summits held so far.

3. The theme of Fifth Summit of BRICS was "BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Development, Integration and Industrialization".

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:The fifth BRICS Summit will be held in Durban, South Africa, from March 26-27, at the Durban International Convention Centre. The theme of this summit is 'BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Development, Integration and Industrialization.'

The Durban summit focussed mainly on Africa's infrastructure development, the set up of a BRICS development bank, a BRICS think-tank, and a BRICS business council. It was originally called 'BRIC,' until South Africa joined in 2011, at the third summit in China. It has since then been called the 'BRICS.' BRICS member nations account for about 43% of the world population and approximately one-fifth of the global Gross Domestic Production (GDP).

2. The logo of which of the following famous organizations is a Giant Panda?

Correct Answer: (a) World Wildlife Fund or World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Solution:The panda, with its distinctive appearance black and white coat, is admired by the world and viewed as a national treasure in China. This bear also has special importance for WWF and it is a logo of WWF since the time of its introduction year 1961.

The Giant Panda symbol of the World Wildlife Fund's commitment to protecting wildlife and wild spaces. The objective is to conserve nature and reduce the threats to the diversity of life on the Earth.

3. Which of the following is the correct chronological order of TV display technologies?

Correct Answer: (a) CRT, Plasma, LED
Solution:Firstly, in 1897, the first Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) was built by Karl Ferdinand Braun. Then, the first LED was invented by Nick Holonyak in 1962 while he was at General Electric.

The first plasma display was invented in 1964 by Donald Bitzer and H. Gene Slottow. The chronological order as per the invention of TV display is CRT, LED and Plasma.

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Employment growth in India in the second half of the first decade of 21st century was relatively modest.

2. There was lower labour force participation rate across all ages during the period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Employment Growth in India in the second half of the first decade of the 21st century was relatively modest. The experience of the Indian economy is surprising in the extent of its deviation from almost all of the anticipated features of the classic economic development pattern.

There was a lower labour force participation rate across all the ages during that period. The lower Labour Participation rate in India from 2005 until 2018 average 53.90%, approaching an all-time exceed of 63.70% in 2005 and a record low of 49.80% in 2018.

5. Which one among the following sectors in India has the highest share of employment?

Correct Answer: (a) Agriculture and allied activities
Solution:India is contributing most of its profit from agriculture and the allied sector. Agriculture and the allied sector are contributing in the sector from the nation. And the contribution of the agriculture and allied sector was significant in terms of the growth of our economy.

Agriculture and allied activities= 14% of the GDP (2011), AND their share in total employment is 54.6% (2011 Census). It signifies the role of agriculture in the country's economy is quite crucial. Hence answer is (a).

6. The Human Development Report, 2013 (UNDP) does not focus on

Correct Answer: (c) confronting environmental pressure
Solution:Human Development Report 2013 does not focus on peace and security. Its mains concern is sustaining development momentum, confronting environmental pressure and managing demographic change.

7. In order to provide pensions to workers of the unorganized sector, which one among the following schemes has been launched by the Government?

Correct Answer: (b) Swavalamban
Solution:Swavalamban Yojana was a pension scheme aimed at the unorganised sector in India. It was implemented for all citizens in the unorganised sector who joined the National Pension Scheme (NPS) administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2013. The pension scheme is accessible to all workers in the age group of 18-60 years.

8. Which one among the following is the latest nation to join the World Trade Organization (as on March 2013)?

Correct Answer: (d) Tajikistan
Solution:Tajikistan joined the World Trade Organization in March 2013. It is the largest nation to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO is the whole-sole global organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.

The WTO's global system reduces trade restrictions through negotiation and operates under the principle of non-discrimination. The outcome is reduced costs of production (because imports used in production are cheaper), reduced prices of finished goods and services, more choice and finally a lower cost of living. Furthermore, the WTO agreements are full of a provision that considers the interests of developing countries.

9. The 27th Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration was conferred on

Correct Answer: (b) Gulzar
Solution:27th Indira Gandhi National Integration Award was conferred on Gulzar. Renowned poet and filmmaker Gulzar has been selected for the 27th Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration. He won the Padma Bhushan in 2004 for his contribution to the arts and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002.

He has won several National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. In 2009, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho” in the film Slumdog Millionaire (2008).

10. Who among the following won the Men's Singles All-England Badminton Championship held in Birmingham, England in 2013?

Correct Answer: (b) Chen Long
Solution:Chen Long won single men All-England Badminton Championship 2013. He is a Chinese professional badminton player. He is the ruling Olympic Champion, a two-time World Champion, and an Asian Champion. He was a former World number 1, occupied the top men's singles ranking.