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

Total Questions: 50

21. Which of the following is/are true regarding Urban Local Bodies in India?

(1) The Constitution 74th Amendment Act envisages three types of urban local bodies, namely Municipal Corporation, Municipality and City Council

(2) Municipal Corporations are established in cities with population greater than 1 million

(3) Bombay and Calcutta Corporations were the first Municipal Corporations that were established during British time

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Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 provided constitutional status to local urban bodies. It envisages three types of urban local bodies, namely Municipal Corporation, Municipality and City Council. Municipal Corporations are established in cities with a population greater than 10 lakhs. Both 1 and 2 are true; therefore, option (a) is correct.

22. The Assam Company, consisting of European tea planters, remained the virtual proprietor of the tea industry till 1850. In the 1850s, who among the following established two small proprietary tea gardens of his own, which were confiscated by the State after his execution for treason in 1858?

Correct Answer: (d) Maniram Dewan
Solution:Maniram Dewan was an Assamese nobleman in British India. He became the first Indian to grow tea commercially in Assam. He later set up another plantation at Sibsagar. Maniram Dewan also ventured into smelting, gold procuring, salt production, handloom, boat making, coal supplying, brick making and elephant trade.

A loyal ally of the British East India Company in his early years, he was hanged by the British for conspiring against them during the 1857 uprising. He was popular among the people of Upper Assam as 'Kalita Raja.' Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

23. Which one among the following teams did not top in their respective Groups in the 2013-2014 Ranji Trophy League Table?

Correct Answer: (b) Punjab
Solution:In the 2013-2014 Ranji Trophy League Table, Punjab state did not top the table in its group. With 38 points, Karnataka was at the top of the group table and Punjab with 30 points was at 2nd place in the ranking table. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

24. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the election of the President of India?

1. He is elected indirectly

2. He is elected through an electoral college consisting of all elected MPs and MLAS

3. He is elected directly

4. Members of the Legislative Council have no right to vote in the Presidential election

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Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4
Solution:Article 54 deals with the election of the President of India. Under its provision, he/she is elected indirectly. He is elected through an electoral college consisting of all elected MPs and MLAs. Members of the Legislative Council have no right to vote in the Presidential election. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

25. Dinabandhu Mitra published a play in Bengali titled : Neel Darpan (Blue Mirror), which depicted the atrocities on the indigo planters. The. play was translated into English by :

Correct Answer: (c) Michael Madhusudan Dutta
Solution:The Indigo revolt was a peasant uprising of indigo farmers against the indigo planters that arose in Nadia district in Bengal in 1859. One of its cultural effects was that Dinabandhu Mitra published a play in Bengali titled: Neel Darpan (Blue Mirror), which depicted the atrocities on the indigo planters. The play was translated into English by Michael Madhusudan Dutta and published by Rev.

James Long. It attracted much attention in England, where the people were stunned at the savagery of their countrymen. The British Government sent Rev. Long to a mock trial and punished him with imprisonment and a fine. Kaliprasanna Sinha paid the fine of Rs 1000 for him. The play was the first play to be staged commercially in the National Theatre in Kolkata.

26. Consider the following statements :

1. The Presidency of the Council of European Union rotates among the Member States every six months

2. Italy became the President of the European Union for six months since 1 January 2014

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:The presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every 6 months. During these 6 months, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work in the Council. Statement 2 is incorrect. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

27. Which of the following are related to Right to Equality under the provisions of Articles 14 - 18 of the Constitution of India?

1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

3. Educational and cultural rights to minorities

4. Abolition of untouchability

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Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4
Solution:The right to Equality is one of the fundamental rights under the provisions of Articles 14-18 of the Constitution of India. It prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. It advocates the abolition of untouchability.

Under Article 30, the Constitution provides provisions for minority communities to establish and manage educational institutions and protect their cultural rights. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

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

1. Humayun invented Taj-i-izzat

2. Taj-i-izzat was a head gear, composed of a cap and a wrapping cloth

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Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Humayun invented a headgear called 'Taj-i-Izzat' and used to wear it in his court. This is proved by court painters who painted Humayun in this headgear. In one of the paintings, Humayun sits, receiving a painting from the hands of a man, who remains unidentified, but a painter perhaps.

Other men are seen scattered: personal attendants, grooms of horses, even some other painters perhaps. There is a dream-like air of refinement that hangs above the entire scene.

29. Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. For the marketing year 2014 - 2015, the minimum . support price (MSP) for wheat in India has been fixed at Rs. 1,400/ quintal

2. MSP is the rate at which the government sells the grains through the fair price shops

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Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:Option A is the correct answer because, for the marketing year 2014-2015, the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat in India has been fixed at Rs. 1400/quintal. The minimum support price is the rate at which the government buys grains from the farmers.

30. Which of the following is/are correct-regarding the office of Governor in India?

1. One Governor can act as Governor of more than one State

2. The Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, remission of punishment to persons convicted under the State Law

3. The Governor is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of the respective State

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Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:According to Article 153, 'there shall be a Governor for each State'. Whereas, 'provided that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States'.

Under judicial powers, the Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, remission of punishment to persons convicted under the State Law. The government does not have to consult the chief minister of a state. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.