CAPF (AC) 2016 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

11. Recently French military announced to end 'Operation Sangaris', which was in operation since 2013, in which one of the following nations?

Correct Answer: (b) Central African Republic
Solution:In the Central African Republic, the military intervention of the French military named Operation Sangaris took place began from the period late 2013 till 2016. It was the seventh French military intervention there since the independence of the country in 1960. On 30 October 2016, it was officially announced for the end of Operation Sangaris by France. In late 2012, international aid was requested by President François Bozizé from France. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

12. Which one of the following cities hosted the Tenth Ministerial Conference of World Trade Organisation during December 2015?

Correct Answer: (d) Nairobi
Solution:The 10th Ministerial Conference of the World Health Organisation was held in Nairobi, Kenya by Kenya's President, Uhuru Kenyatta. It started on 15December till 19 December 2015. It offered the adoption of the "Nairobi Package", a series of six Ministerial Decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to least-developed countries (LDCs).

The Conference took place under the chairmanship of Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amina Mohamed. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

13. Which one of the following films was awarded the best children's film in Berlin International Film Festival, 2016?

Correct Answer: (a) Ottal
Solution:A Malayalam film, Ottal (The Trap) has won the Best Children's Film award at the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival. The movie has been honoured with the prestigious Crystal Bear award in the 'Generation K-Plus' section.

The movie is about an orphaned boy who lives with his grandfather in the country. A new and unexpected turn came to his life when the health of his grandfather starts getting sick. Therefore, the correct option is (a).

14. Which one of the following statements regarding Zika virus is not correct?

Correct Answer: (c) It does not cause mother to child infection
Solution:It was first isolated from a monkey in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947. However, it was identified in human beings in 1952. It is transmitted by the bite of daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes which is mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

In pregnant women, this virus results in abnormal development of the brain and other organs of the fetus and is referred to as congenital Zika syndrome. It causes the mother to child infection. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

15. Which one of the following fiction was selected for Man Booker Prize, 2015?

Correct Answer: (c) A Brief History of Seven Killings
Solution:A Jamaican author, Marlon James has written three novels named The Book of Night Women, John Crow's Devil and A Brief History of Seven Killings.

The book named A Brief History of Seven Killings is a fiction in which he has explored the situation that dangerous and unstable times in Jamaica's history and beyond. This book was selected and awarded for the Man Booker Prize, 2015. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

16. Which one of the following is not a source of political legitimacy?

Correct Answer: (c) Political will of the ruler
Solution:Political legitimacy is designed as a basic condition for governing, without which a government will suffer legislative deadlock(s) and collapse. There are three sources of political legitimacy, consent, rational prudence and political coercion.

An act of permitting something to be done or of recognizing some authority is called consent. Rational prudence means that the basis of political legitimacy should the principle of utility.

Political coercion says that it is justified if it is supported based on reasons that all reasonable persons can share. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

17. Which one of the following is a characteristic of Presidential form of Government?

Correct Answer: (a) President is not a part of legislative body
Solution:In India, the head of the state is the real executive head. The executive is not responsible to the legislature. The legislature cannot be dissolved by the executive. The judiciary is an independent body that has no dependence on the executive and legislature. Elected Executive Head. In the United States of America, Chief Executive known as the President is the head of government.

The foundation of presidential government is the principle of separation of power between the executive and legislature. Therefore, the correct option is (a).

18. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils?

Correct Answer: (b) Article 169
Solution:Under Article 169 of the Indian constitution, Parliament may create or abolish the Council in a state if the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.

If the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

19. The provision under Article 51A of the Constitution of India relates to the:

Correct Answer: (d) fundamental duties
Solution:Under Article 51A of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. It includes all the fundamental duties of every citizen of the country.

There are 11 fundamental duties and are written in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. They were added by the 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment Acts. Therefore, the correct option is (d).

20. Parochial political culture is generally found in :

Correct Answer: (a) Developing societies
Solution:The education that is offered by a group religious group is known as parochial education. The the term, parochial is derived from the same root as "parish", and these schools were originally the educational wing of the local parish church.

In the United States, parochial education refers to the schooling obtained in elementary and secondary schools that are maintained by Roman Catholic parishes, Protestant churches, or Jewish organizations; that is separate from the public-school systems, and that provide instruction based on sectarian principles. Therefore, the correct option is (a).