CAPF (AC) 2017 (Paper-1) (Question 101-125)

21. Consider the following statements :

1. Areas where rainfall exceeds 250 cm

2. Annual temperature 25°C-27°C

3. Average humidity exceeds 75%

4. Trees do not shed the leaves

To which one of the following types of vegetation does the above represent?

(a) Tropical wet evergreen
(b) Tropical semi evergreen
(c) Tropical moist deciduous
(d) Tropical dry evergreen

Correct Answer: (a) Tropical wet evergreen

Solution:In India, the tropical wet evergreen forest is usually found in areas receiving more than 250 cm of rainfall. They have an annual temperature of 25-27 degrees Celsius. They occupy about 7% of the earth's surface.

The average humidity exceeds 75% in these regions. Trees found in these regions do not shed their leaves. They are found mostly near the equator. They have sparse undergrowth interspersed with clearings. Therefore, the correct option is (a).

22. Which of the following statements related to tribes in India are correct?

1. Tharu tribes are found in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

2. Irula, Chenchu and Sumali tribes are found in Kerala

3. Garasia tribes are found in Goa

4. Gaddi tribes are nomadic herders of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

Solution:Tharu tribes are found in the state of Uttar Pradesh, The word that is believed to be derived from there means the followers of Theravada Buddhism. The people of this tribe are found in both India and Nepal.

In the Indian Terai, they live mostly in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Irula, Chenchu and Sumali tribes are found in Kerala. Gaddi tribes are nomadic herders of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

23. Consider the following statements about 'Ring of Fire' :

1. It is also known as circum-Pacific belt of volcanoes

2. It is an active seismic zone

3. It is a zone of divergent plate margin

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Solution:The Ring of Fire is a region around much of the rim of the Pacific Ocean and is therefore known as the circum-Pacific belt of volcanoes. It is the region where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.

In this area, around three-fourths of the world's volcanoes are located. The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped belt about 40,000 km long and up to about 500 km wide. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

24. The Bum La Pass is located in

(a) Sikkim
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:The Bum La Pass is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a border pass between Tibet's Cona County and India's Tawang district in the state. It is often covered with heavy snow throughout the year.

It is one of the most off-beat passes in the world. In 2006, the Bumla pass was re-opened to traders for the first time in 44 years. It is one of the fiercest battles that took place in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

25. Which one of the following is located at the southernmost latitude?

(a) South Africa
(b) Australia
(c) Chile
(d) Polynesia

Correct Answer: (c) Chile

Solution:Chile is located in the southernmost latitude. It is the closest to Antarctica, and borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far south. It is narrow because of the presence of the Andes Mountains, which separate it from Argentina.

The capital of the country is Santiago. The national language of the country is Spanish. It is famous for its succulent red wines and its devilish pisco. Therefore, the correct option is (c).