CAPF (AC) 2014 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

1. Which of the following statements about Presidential system is/are correct?

1. The Head of Government is also Head of State

2. The Executive can veto Legislative acts

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:In the presidential system of government, the president is directly elected by the people. The United States has a system in which an electoral college is elected by the people and who then votes for the president.

The president is the Head of Government is also the Head of State. There is a separation of Executive and Legislative powers. The president (executive) can veto legislative acts. Therefore, option (c) is correct.

2. The Permanent Settlement was rarely extended to other regions because :

Correct Answer: (d) all of the above
Solution:The Permanent Settlement was a Zamindari System was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793. It was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. But it was not extended to other regions because the increase in agricultural prices after 1810 increased the value of the harvest while the Permanent Settlement disallowed an increase in the State's share.

The East India Company found it expedient to settle directly with the ryots and David Ricardo, a classical economist who wrote about the theory of comparative advantage, theory of rents, etc. also influenced the policymakers. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

3. Who among the following is serving as the Chief Minister of his State for the fourth consecutive term?

Correct Answer: (a) Manik Sarkar of Tripura
Solution:Manik Sarkar of Tripura is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Tripura from March 1998 to March 2018. In March 2008, he was sworn in as leader of Left Front, the Tripura coalition government.

In assembly elections held in 2013, he became the chief minister for the fourth consecutive time. Currently, he serves as the Leader of Opposition in the Tripura Legislative Assembly. Thus, option (a) is the answer.

4. Consider the following statements about Constitutional Government:

1. It is a form of limited government

2. One where Constitution is the basis of public authority

3. One where Monarch is the formal Head of the State

4. One where there is always universal adult franchise

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:A Constitutional Democracy is a form of limited government because the authority of the majority is limited by legal and institutional means so that the rights of individuals and minorities are respected. The constitution is the basis of public authority.

A Constitutional Democracy need not always give its citizens universal adult franchise and its monarchy need not be the formal head of the state. This is the form of democracy practiced in the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, the United States, and other countries. Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.

5. The ruling dynasties Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva were associated with:

Correct Answer: (d) Vijayanagara
Solution:The Vijayanagar Empire was founded in 1336 AD by Harihar I and his brother Bukka Raya I in Deccan. Four dynasties ruled over Vijayanagar - the Sangama dynasty, the Saluva dynasty, the Tuluva dynasty and the Aravidu dynasty. So, option (d) is the correct answer.

6. India has made a Polio Vaccination Certificate mandatory for Indian Visa applicants from:

Correct Answer: (d) Pakistan
Solution:According to the new guidelines, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Syria, Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria and Pakistan are polio infected countries. Thus, India has made a Polio Vaccination Certificate mandatory for Indian Visa applicants from these countries. In the given options only Pakistan is mention, therefore, option (d) is the correct answer

7. The Ex-Officio Members of the National Human Rights Commission of India include:

Correct Answer: (a) Chairpersons of National Commission for Minorities, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Women
Solution:The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October 1993. A chairperson, who has been a Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed. Recently, the former Justice of A.K. Mishra was appointed as the chairman of the NHRC on 2nd June 2021.

Its ex-officio members are (a) Chairpersons of the National Commission for Minorities, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and National Commission for Women. Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.

8. Between the 15th August 1947 when India became free and the 26th January 1950 when she declared herself a democratic sovereign republic, the Government of India functioned under the provisions of :

Correct Answer: (a) The Government of India Act 1935
Solution:Between the 15th August 1947 when India became free and the 26th of January 1950 when she declared herself a democratic sovereign republic, the Government of India functioned under the provisions of the Government of Indian Act passed by the British parliament in 1935 and came into effect in 1937.

The Indian Independence Act passed in 1947 act created two new independent dominions India and Pakistan. With the passing of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 India became a Dominion and the Dominion Legislature made laws from 1947 to 1949 under the provisions of section 100 of the Government of India Act 1935 as adopted by the India (Provisional Constitution) Order 1947. Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.

9. The January 2014 referendum held in Egypt was on :

Correct Answer: (a) Accepting or rejecting a draft constitution
Solution:A constitutional referendum was held in Egypt on 14 and 15 January 2014 and with Egyptians abroad voting between 8 and 12 January. The new constitution was approved by 98.1 per cent of voters. Turnout was 38.6 per cent. Thus, it was about accepting or rejecting a draft constitution.

It had nothing to do about Islamic rule or democracy or between direct or indirect rule and it was not between two-party and multi-party democracy. Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.

10. Which of the following factors affects individual's demand for a commodity?

1. Price of the commodity

2. Income of the consumer

3. Prices of related goods

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:The quantity demanded of a commodity by a consumer depends mainly on the price of the commodity itself, prices of other related goods, the income of the consumer and tastes and preferences of the consumer. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.