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

Total Questions: 50

31. Which one among the following was/were the motive/motives behind Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?

1. The shift to Daulatabad would give him a chance to establish control over Deccan and Gujarat

2. It would provide access to the Western and Southern ports

3. It would protect him from direct Mongol invasion from the North-Western frontier

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:In 1327, Muhammad bin Tughlaq's transferred his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (in present-day Maharashtra) in the Deccan region of India. The primary reasons were it would protect him from direct Mongol invasion from the North-Western frontier.

The shift to Daulatabad would give him a chance to establish control over Deccan and Gujarat. Also, it would provide access to the Western and Southern ports. Thus, option (d) is the correct answer.

32. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) in India has recommended phased dilution of Government stake in Public Sector Banks from:

Correct Answer: (b) 58% to 51%
Solution:The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) in India has recommended phased dilution of Government stake in Public Sector Banks from 58 per cent to 51 per cent.

The Union Cabinet gave its approval to allow Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to dilute government holding up to 52 per cent in a phased manner. This was done to raise over Rs. 1.68 lakh crore to meet their additional capital requirements. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

33. The major cleavage in global human rights discourse has been between :

Correct Answer: (d) civil and political rights v. economic, social and cultural rights
Solution:The major cleavage in global human rights discourse has been between civil and political rights versus economic, social and cultural rights. Civil and political rights protect individual's freedom from infringement by government, social and individuals.

Economic, social and cultural rights are seen as requiring high levels of investment. These are necessary for leading a better life. So, option (d) is the correct answer.

34. Which one among the following is not true of the Brahmo Samaj?

Correct Answer: (a) It considered Vedic scriptures as infallible
Solution:The Brahmo Samaj was a monotheistic sect of Hinduism. The movement began through meetings of Bengalis in Calcutta in 1828. One of the leading figures was Ram Mohun Roy. This group was known as the Brahmo Sabha.

It opposed idolatry and emphasized the worship of one God without the mediation of priests. However, it did not consider Vedic scriptures as infallible.

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

1. In India, the provisions of General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) will be implemented with effect from 1 April 2015

2. The provisions of GAAR were aimed at checking tax avoidance by overseas investors

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:The General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) is an anti-tax avoidance law in India to curb tax evasion and avoid tax leaks. It came into effect on 1st April 2017.

It is specifically aimed at cutting revenue losses that happen to the government due to aggressive tax avoidance measures practiced by overseas investors/ companies. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

36. The rate at which the consumer is willing to substitute one good for another without changing the level of satisfaction is known as:

Correct Answer: (a) Marginal rate of substitution
Solution:The marginal rate of substitution (MRS) is the willingness of a consumer to replace one good for another good, as long as the new good is equally satisfying. When the law of diminishing MRS is in effect, the MRS forms a downward, negative sloping, convex curve showing more consumption of one good in place of another. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

37. Which one among the following is not true of the Theosophical Society of Madam HP Blavatsky?

Correct Answer: (d) It was silent on the idea of Universal Brotherhood
Solution:The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame H. P. Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott in New York in 1875. In 1882, the headquarters of the Society were established in Adyar, near Madras (now Chennai) in India. Theosophy was a philosophy combining mysticism and spiritualism (with heavy influences from Buddhist and Hindu thought) with metaphysics.

The Society was fashioned as a 'brotherhood' promoting unity. The Society was also concerned with preparing the world for the coming of the 'World Teacher' when he arrived on Earth. Thus, all the statements are correct and the option is (d).

38. Recently a leading public sector bank of India has allowed withdrawal of upto Rs. 1000 from any shop/trader with a point-of sale (PoS) terminal. Identify the bank from below:

Correct Answer: (c) State Bank of India
Solution:Recently SBI allowed withdrawal of up to 1000 from any shop/trader with a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. POS is a critical piece of a point of purchase, refers to the place where a customer executes the payment for goods or services and where sales taxes may become payable.

According to RBI current norms, the limit on cash withdrawal through debit cards at POS devices is up to 1,000 per day in Tier-I and II centres and 2,000 per day in Tier-III to VI centres.

39. The issue whether a commitment made by a Minister on the floor of the House has been fulfilled or not is decided by the :

Correct Answer: (c) Committee on Public Assurances
Solution:The Cabinet Committee on Public Assurances examines the assurances, promises and undertakings given by ministers from time to time on the floor of the House and reports on the extent to which they have been carried through. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. The Lok Sabha comprises 15 members while the Rajya Sabha consists of 10 members.

40. Which one among the following was not a provision of the Regulating Act of 1773?

Correct Answer: (c) It changed the power of vote in the Court of Proprietors by removing all restrictions on qualifications
Solution:The Regulating Act of 1773 is of great constitutional importance as it was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India. Some of the important features of the act were as follows: (a) It introduced Parliamentary supervision over the East India Company.

(b) The Government of Bengal was vested in a Governor-General and 'the Council of four members. (d) The Governor-General was vested with a casting vote. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer as the act did not change the power of the vote in the Court of Proprietors by removing all restrictions on qualifications.