CAPF (AC) 2012 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

1. The Moplah peasant struggles took place in

Correct Answer: (c) Malabar
Solution:The Moplah peasant struggles took place in the Malabar region. It was led by Muslim Moplahs of south Malabar region of Kerala in 1921.

2. Hurricanes rarely form or move within 5 degrees of the equator, because

Correct Answer: (a) Coriolis effect is weakest here
Solution:The Coriolis effect is weakest at the equator while the effect is strongest at the poles. It is due to this reason Hurricanes rarely form within 5 degrees of the equator.

3. What do you call the total system of parallels and meridians that form a network of intersecting lines?

Correct Answer: (c) Geographic grid
Solution:Geographic grid is the total system of parallels and meridians that form a network of intersecting tines.

4. Why does the Earth assume the shape of an oblate ellipsoid?

Correct Answer: (a) The Earth's rotation causes the Earth to bulge slightly at the equator and flatten at the poles
Solution:The Earth's rotation causes the Earth to bulge slightly at the equator and flatten at the poles. It is the phenomenon observed in rotating heavenly bodies.

5. Which one among the following is a mechanically formed sedimentary rock?

Correct Answer: (c) Sandstone
Solution:In the given example Sandstone is a type of mechanically formed sedimentary rock. Some other examples of this type of sedimentary rocks are limestone, conglomerate and shale.

6. Consider the following statements :

1. Creepers or climbers are commonly found in the tropical rain forest.

2. The epiphytes, which do not have their roots on the ground, survive on the trees in the tropical rain forest.

3. All epiphytes are not creepers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:All the statements are correct as Creepers also known as climbers are commonly found in tropical rain forests. Epiphytes are plants that take shelter on other plants only for support and their roots are not in the ground. These types of plants are not necessarily only creepers.

7. Consider the following statements about General Bikram Singh:

1. He is the 25th Chief of Indian Army.

2. Prior to his appointment to the top post, he served as commanding officer of the Northern Army Command.

3. He is a veteran infantry officer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Solution:General Bikram Singh served as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army. Prior to appointment as COAS, he was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Indian Army's Eastern Command. He is a Veteran infantry Officer of the Indian Army.

8. In May 2012, which one among the following Indian Business Houses has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Government to design and develop a new city, Notun Dhaka (New Dhaka) in Bangladesh?

Correct Answer: (b) Sahara India Pariwar
Solution:The Sahara India Pariwar has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Government to design and develop a new city near Dhaka named Notun Dhaka (New Dhaka). Memorandum of understanding was signed between Sahara India's -Sahara Matribhumi Unnayan Corporation and the Bangladesh government to build affordable housing for low income groups.

9. Who among the following was the winner of Men's Singles Wimbledon Championship, 2012?

Correct Answer: (a) Roger Federer
Solution:Roger Federer was the winner of Men's Singles Wimbledon Championship, 2012. He defeated Andy Murray to win a record-equalling seven Wimbledon titles.

10. Recently in which one among the following countries, the Prime Minister has to be changed due to an instruction of the country's Supreme Court?

Correct Answer: (a) Pakistan
Solution:In Pakistan the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani forced to step down. Supreme Court rules PM's conviction for contempt effectively and disqualified him from serving as Member of Parliament.