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

Total Questions: 50

41. Consider the following statements about the Santhal Hool of 1855-56:

1. The Santhals were in a desperate situation as tribal lands were leased out

2. The Santhal rebels were treated very leniently by British officials

3. Santhal inhabited areas were eventually constituted into separate administrative units called Santhal parganas

4. The Santhal rebellion was the only major rebellion in mid 19th century India

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
Solution:Santhals are a tribal group consisting of people involved in agriculture and settled in the Rajmahal Hills of Bihar.

British turned to them for the expansion of the revenue through agriculture. To practice settled agriculture, people of this group agreed to clear forests. In 1832, a large number of areas were demarcated as Damin-i-Koh or Santal Pargana.

The Santhal Revolt, done by peasants, was the only major rebellion in mid 19th century, took place in 1855-56. Therefore, the correct option is D.

42. Which of the following statements about Subedar Major Fateh Singh is/are correct?

1. He was a big bore rifle shooter who won two gold medals during first Commonwealth championship

2. He retired from Bihar regiment before joining Defence Service Corps

3. He was killed during the terror attack at Pathankot Air Force Base

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (*)
Solution:Subedar Major Fateh Singh was a retired Indian Army JCO from the 15th Battalion of the Dogra Regiment and sport shooter.

In 1995, during the Commonwealth Shooting Championships, he won gold and silver medals in the big-bore individual and team events in New Delhi.

During the 2016 Pathankot attack, he was martyred while he was on duty as part of the Defence Security Corps. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

43. Which one among the following is the oldest Regiment of Indian Army?

Correct Answer: (d) Madras Regiment
Solution:The oldest infantry regiment of the Indian Army was the Madras Regiment. It was originated in the 1750s. It consists of 21 battalions. The regiment took part in numerous campaigns with both the British Indian Army and the post-independence Indian Army.

The motto of the regiment is Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha (It is a glory to die doing one's duty). The current commander of the regiment is Lt Gen Harjinder Singh. Its Regimental Centre is located at Wellington, Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil Nadu. Therefore, the correct option is (d).

44. Which one of the following cities has been identified as the best habitable city in the 18th Mercer Quality of Life Study, 2016?

Correct Answer: (b) Vienna
Solution:The city of Vienna has been identified as the best habitable city in the 18th Mercer Quality of Life Study, 23 February 2016. The city was considered the best due to the presence of certain factors such as safety, health and education scores, access to transit and green space, and culture.

The survey taken in 230 cities helps companies and organizations determine compensation and hardship allowances for international staff. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

45. Which one of the following States won the 61st National School Athletics Championship in the year 2016?

Correct Answer: (b) Kerala
Solution:Kerala has won the 61st National School Athletics championship which concluded in Kozhikode. In 1961, National School Athletics Championship was first held.

It is an annual outdoor track and field competition organized by the Athletics Kerala got 306 points winning 39 gold, 29 silver and 17 bronze medals.

In the championship, Tamil Nadu came second and got 116 points winning 11 gold, silver, and 13 bronze medals and Maharashtra came third and got 101 points. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

46. In February 2016, which one of the following countries has rejected the plea of the incumbent President through a referendum to contest the Presidential election for the third term?

Correct Answer: (c) Bolivia
Solution:The country, Bolivia is located in South America. In February 2016, Bolivia has rejected the plea of the incumbent President through a referendum to contest the Presidential election for the third term. The capital of Bolivia is La Paz, Sucre.

The President of the country is Jeanine Anez and the currency of the country is Brazilian real. The ruling comes less than two years after Bolivians voted against lifting term limits in a referendum. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

47. The theory of Separation of Powers is a division of powers between:

Correct Answer: (b) different benches of Government
Solution:The separation of powers is defined as the division of powers into the three branches of government, i.e., executive, legislative, and judicial are kept separate. Each branch has separate powers, and generally, each branch is not allowed to exercise the powers of the other branches.

The laws are made by the legislature, but the laws are into operation by the executive and interpreted the laws by the judiciary. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

48. The Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India relates to:

Correct Answer: (d) the anti-defection law
Solution:The 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India is related to the anti-defection law comprising 8 paragraphs. It was inserted by the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and reinforced in 2002.

The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies. The law aims to keep a check on the shifting of MPs from one party to another to fulfil any personal agenda. Therefore, the correct option is (d).

49. The amending power of the Parliament is set forth in which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: (a) Article 368
Solution:In the Constitution of India, Article 368 (1) states that it grants power to make formal amendments and empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution by the addition, variation or repeal of any provision according to the procedure laid down therein.

The article provides the procedure in which the Constitution of India can be amended. It can be amended by the given two ways:

(a) A simple majority or by the special majority

(b) The majority of not less than 2/3 members of each house

Therefore, the correct option is (a).

50. With regard to a Constitution Amendment Bill, which one of the following statements is not correct?

Correct Answer: (a) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can call a joint sitting of both the Houses to pass the Bill
Solution:Article 368(2) states that the bills seeking to amend all other provisions of the Constitution including those enumerated in the provision recalled by the title 'Constitution Amendment Bills'. These Bills can be introduced in either the House of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Also, money bills or financial bills are treated differently than the Constitution Amendment Bills.

Till January 2020, 104 amendments have been done in the Constitution of India since it was first enacted in 1950. Therefore, the correct option is (a).