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

Total Questions: 50

41. Consider the following statements :

1. The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved and can be called to session any time at short notice.

2. Under the Constitution of India, the law-making powers of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament are symmetrical.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:The Rajya Sabha is the Upper house and is permanent body which is never dissolved. The Chairman can call for session any time at short notice. Under the Constitution of India, Lok Sabha has an edge with regard to the law-making power of Rajya Sabha. Therefore the law-making powers of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament are not symmetrical.

42. Which of the following was/were the essence of the peace-building efforts of the United Nations from 1980s onwards?

1. To resolve underlying disputes between the belligerents

2. To monitor arms control agreements

3. Providing development assistance to maintain peace

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:The essence of the peace-building efforts of the United Nations from 1980s onwards was to resolve underlying disputes between the belligerents. The United Nations carefully monitors developments around the world to detect threats to international peace and security.

43. Which one among the following treaties of human rights was signed but not yet ratified by India?

Correct Answer: (d) United Nations Convention against Torture
Solution:The United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment is an International agreement signed by India in 1991. The country however not ratified this agreement till now.

44. As part of a framework of human rights law, all human rights are

1. interdependent

2. interrelated

3. indivisible

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Human rights are universal and inalienable; indivisible; interdependent and interrelated. They are universal because everyone is born with and possesses the same rights, regardless of where they live, their gender or race, or their religious, cultural or ethnic background. Inalienable because people's rights can never be taken away.

Indivisible and interdependent because all rights political, civil, social, cultural and economic are equal in importance and none can be fully enjoyed without the others.

45. Which of the following statements about Ecomark is/are correct?

1. Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standard for the product conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on ecosystem.

2. The purpose of the mark is to increase awareness among the consumers towards reducing environmental impact.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Both the statements are correct. Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standard for the product conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on ecosystem. The objective behind the Ecomark is to increase awareness among the consumers towards reducing environmental impact.

46. In most of the children's toys, a toxic chemical remains present. In this respect, which among the following statements is/are correct?

1. The name of the toxic element is phthalates which are esters of phthalic acid.

2. They are mainly used as plasticizers, i.e., substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility and longevity.

3. They are easily released into environment because there is no covalent bond between the phthalates and plastics in which they are mixed.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:All the three statements are correct. Phthalates are toxic substances present in a range of products like toys, soaps, shampoos etc. These are esters of phthalic acid and are used to make plastics more durable and act as plasticizers. Phthalates are easily released into environment because there is no covalent bond between the phthalates and plastics in which they are mixed.

47. Given below are some of the important training institutes of the Indian Army:

1. High Altitude Warfare School

2. College of Military Engineering

3. Army War College

4. Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School

Arrange the locations of the above institutes from North to South.

Correct Answer: (a) 1-4-3-2
Solution:The Institutes from North to South are.

1. High Altitude Warfare School- Gulmarg
4. Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School-Mizoram
3. Army War College- Mhow
2. College of Military Engineering- Pune

48. Which one among the following is the correct descending sequence of India's import of commodities in terms of value?

Correct Answer: (a) Capital Goods-Electronic Goods-Food Products -Fertilizers
Solution:The correct descending sequence of India's import of commodities in terms of value is Capital Goods (12) — Electronic Goods (7) — Food Products (3) — Fertilizers (2).

49. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Governor General)List-II (Important Policy)
A. Lord Cornwallis1. Partition of Bengal
B. Lord Wellesley2. Doctrine of Lapse
C. Lord Dalhousie3. Permanent Settlement
D. Lord Curzon4. Subsidiary Alliance

 

Code:ABCD
(a)3421
(b)1243
(c)3241
(d)1423
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:
List-I (Governor General)List-II (Important Policy)
A. Lord Cornwallis3. Permanent Settlement
B. Lord Wellesley4. Subsidiary Alliance
C. Lord Dalhousie2. Doctrine of Lapse
D. Lord Curzon1. Partition of Bengal

50. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (British Policy)List-II (Consequence)
A. Agrarian Settlements1. Partition
B. Divide and Rule2. Famines and popular rebellions
C. Excluding Indians from Government Jobs3. Increase of home charges
D. Wars and Conquests4. Alienation of the Indian middle class

 

Code:ABCD
(a)3412
(b)3142
(c)2143
(d)2413
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
List-I (British Policy)List-II (Consequence)
A. Agrarian settlements2. Famines and popular rebellions
B. Divide and Rule1. Partitions
C. Excluding Indians Government jobs4. Alienation of Indian from Middle class.
D. Wars and Conequests3. Increase of Home Charges