CAPF (AC) 2013 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

21. The Buddhist Sangha was an organization of monks

Correct Answer: (a) who became teachers of Dhamma
Solution:In Buddhism, the Sangha refers to the monastic community of bhikkhus (monks) and bhikkhunis (nuns). The Sangha is the Buddhist community; it is the men, women and children who follow the teachings of the Buddha. The Sangha became teachers of Dhamma. The monks and nuns memorized sections of Dhamma and chant part of it at festivals and ceremonies, both in temples and in the homes of Buddhists.

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

List-I (Festival)List-II (Occasion)
A. Vallamkali
B. Pooram festival
C. Chapchar Kut Krishna and Rukmini
D. Madhavrai fair

 

Code:ABCD
(a)3142
(b)2143
(c)2413
(d)3412

 

Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Vallamkali is a traditional longboat or snake boat race in Kerala, India. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in spring.

Pooram is a temple festival that is celebrated in temples dedicated to goddesses Durga or Kali organised especially in the Valluvanadu area and north-central Kerala after the summer harvest.

Chapchar Kut is a spring festival of Mizoram, India. It is celebrated during March after completion of their task of jhum operation i.e., jungle clearing.

The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection
to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival celebrates the immortal journey which Rukmini undertook from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat with Lord Krishna.

23. The direct correlation among caste, poverty and social status implied that

1. with improvement in economic status, one could claim higher social status

2. caste hierarchy was immutable

3. lower castes were the only ones to be pushed into menial labour

4. with improvement in social status, one could claim higher caste status

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4
Solution:It implied that with improvement in economic status, one could claim higher social status. And with improvement in social status, one could claim higher caste status. This was observed throughout history. However, lower castes were the only ones to be pushed to do menial works. Sanskritisation or Sanskritization is the process by which caste or tribes placed lower in the caste hierarchy look for upward mobility by performing the rituals and practices of the upper castes.

24. Ritual kinship was the hallmark of Vijayanagar rule. Vijayanagar rulers claimed to have ruled on behalf of which one among the following shrines?

Correct Answer: (c) Virupaksha
Solution:Virupaksha was chosen as the protector deity of the Vijayanagara kings and state but, even after the collapse of the empire, the temple dedicated to him survived as the main cult centre at the site. The grand temple building of Virupaksha was built by Lakkana Dandesha, a chieftain (nayaka) under the ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire.

25. Separate electorates for representation of Indian Christians and Anglo-Indians were created under the

Correct Answer: (d) Government of India Act, 1935
Solution:In August 1935, the Government of India passed the longest act i.e. Government of India Act 1935 under the British Act of Parliament. This act ensures the provision for separate electorates for Anglo-Indians and Indian Christians.

The Act was based on: Simon Commission Report; the recommendations of the Round Table Conferences; the White Paper published by the British government in 1933 (based on the Third Round Table Conference); Report of the Joint Select Committees.

26. The Chipko Movement

1. was an environmental movement to prevent cutting down of trees

2. raised the question of ecological and economic exploitation

3. is a movement against alcoholism as its broadened agenda

4. demanded that local communities should have control over their natural resources

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution:The Chipko movement was a non-violent agitation in 1973 that was exclusively for the protection and conservation of trees, it is best remembered for the collective mobilisation of women for the cause of preserving forests, which also brought about a change in attitude regarding their status in society.

The 'chipko' word means 'embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees and encircled them to prevent being hacked.

27. The Parliament of India may form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by unifying any territory to a part of any State. Which of the following procedures is/are true in the regard?

1. By a simple majority and by the ordinary legislative process

2. On the recommendation of the President, who usually has to refer the bill to the legislature of the State(s) which is/are going to be affected by the changes proposed in the bill

3. On the advice of the Prime Minister to the President

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:The boundaries of States can be altered by the Indian Parliament. According to Article 3 of the Indian constitution, it has been made clear that parliament has powers to form a new State, increase or decrease area of any state and alter the boundaries of any state. Parliament may by law:

(i) Form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States or by uniting any territory to a part of any State;

(ii) Increase the area of any State;

(iii) Diminish the area of any State;

(iv) Alter the boundaries of any State;

(v) Alter the name of any State

28. A bill introduced in the Parliament, in order to become an Act, has to have which of the following procedures to be followed?

1. It is to be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament.

2. The President has to give his/her assent.

3. The Prime Minister has to sign it after the ratification by the Parliament.

4. The Supreme Court has to approve and declare it to be within the jurisdiction of the Parliament.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:The legislative procedure starts with the introduction of a bill in either house of Parliament, viz. the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. Both are governed by the same general procedure and pass through the same stages in the House.

Three readings are to be done in parliament. After the acceptance of the Bill: If the majority of members present and voting accept the bill, the bill is regarded as passed by the House. Finally, the bill is sent to the President of India for his assent.

29. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Offices connected with a religious or denominated institution may be reserved for members professing the particular religion to which the institution relates.

2. The State may reserve any post or appointment in favour of any backward class of citizens who, in the opinion of the State are not adequately represented in the services under that States.

3. No citizen shall, on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or any of them, be ineligible for any office under the State.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:All three statements are correct in the context of the Constitution of India 1949. Article 16 in the Constitution of India provided Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment:

(1) There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.

(2) No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect of, any employment or office under the State.

30. Consider the following statements:

1. While the Fundamental Rights constitute limitations on State action, the Directive Principles are in the nature of instruments of instruction to the government of the day to do certain things and to achieve certain goals by their actions.

2. The Directive Principles, however, require to be implemented by legislations and so long as there is no law carrying out the policy laid down in a Directive Principle, neither the State nor an individual can violate any existing law or legal rights under the colour of getting a Directive.

3. The Directive Principles are enforceable in the courts and create justiciable rights in favour of the individual.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only
Solution:Directive Principles of State Policy is meant to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can live a good life. Directive principles are based on the idea that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of people by securing and protecting in an order which justice-social, economic and political-shall make in all the areas of life.

The Constitution lays down certain Directive Principles of State Policy are 'fundamental in governance of the country', and the State must implement these principles for making laws.