CAPF (AC) 2019 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

21. The Soda-acid fire extinguisher contains

(a) Sulphuric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate
(b) nitric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate
(c) sulphuric acid and solution of sodium carbonate
(d) sulphuric acid and solution of potassium carbonate

Correct Answer: (a) Sulphuric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate

Solution:The Soda-acid fire extinguisher contains sulphuric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate. Due to reaction between these components Carbon dioxide is produced which pressurizes water to expel forcefully.

22. Who among the following was NOT associated with the Kakori Conspiracy Case?

(a) Ramprasad Bismil
(b) Rajendra Lahiri
(c) Ashfaqulla Khan
(d) Surya Sen

Correct Answer: (d) Surya Sen

Solution:Master Surya Sen was not associated with Kakori Conspiracy Case. He was the leader of the Chittagong armoury raid in 1930. Ram Prasad Bismil, Rajendra Lahiri, Ashfaqullah Khan and other revolutionaries were involved in the Kakori Conspiracy Case.

23. Which of the following statements about Bhagat Singh is/are NOT true?

1. Bhagat Singh was influenced by socialist ideas

2. He was a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association

3. Bhagat Singh threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929 with the objective to kill as many people as possible

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Correct Answer: (d) 3 only

Solution:Great freedom fighter and Martyr Bhagat Singh was influenced by socialist ideas and he was a prominent member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). He along with Batukeshwar Dutt threw a smoke bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929 to just make a loud sound and get arrested. The purpose was that through this act people across the country and the world will know about the atrocities done by colonial British rulers on Indians. Bhagat Singh's plan was to inspire the youth to participate in freedom struggle of India through his own supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

24. Which of the following statements about Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar is/are NOT correct?

1. Vidyasagar's writings significantly helped to develop the Bengali language

2. He received the title 'Vidyasagar' from Presidency College, Kolkata

3. He was enthusiastic about the spread of women's education

4. Vidyasagar defended widow marriage without being convinced about scriptural support

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Correct Answer: (a) 2 and 4

Solution:Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar's writings significantly helped to develop the Bengali language. Through his book, "Barno-Porichoy" he refined the Bengali language and made it accessible to the common strata of the society. The title 'Vidyasagar' (ocean of knowledge) was given to him due to his vast knowledge in almost all the subjects by Sanskrit College. He was enthusiastic about the spread of women's education and various social reforms. He was a staunch supporter of widow remarriage and defended this.

25. Which among the following statements about the Jallianwala bagh massacre is/are correct?

1. In Jallianwala bagh troops opened fire upon an unarmed crowd

2. The troops were under the command of General Dyer

3. The troops did not issue any warning to the people before opening fire

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:All the statements are correct. On 13th April 1919, an unarmed crowd gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar on the occasion of Baisakhi. They were peacefully protesting the arrest and deportation of leaders Satyapal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.

The British troops under the command of General Dyer entered the Bagh through the single entrance and opened fire upon an unarmed crowd without issuing any warning to the people. The troops kept on firing until their ammunition was exhausted. Almost 400 people including children, women, and senior citizens were killed in this brutal act and more than thousand seriously injured. This act of brutality and lack of any accountability shocked the nation and condemned by world community.

26. The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system was used for the first time by the Election Commission of India in

(a) North Paravur Assembly Constituency, Kerala
(b) Noksen Assembly Constituency, Nagaland
(c) Mapusa Assembly Constituency, Goa
(d) Nambol Assembly Constituency, Manipur

Correct Answer: (b) Noksen Assembly Constituency, Nagaland

Solution:The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system was used for the first time by the Election Commission of India in Noksen Assembly Constituency in Tuensang district of Nagaland in 2013.

27. Name the theme of the annual report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on State of World Population - 2019.

(a) Worlds apart : Reproductive health and rights in an age of inequality
(b) The power of choice: Reproductive rights and the demographic transition
(c) Unfinished business - the pursuit of rights and choices for all
(d) How our future depends on a girl at this decisive age

Correct Answer: (c) Unfinished business - the pursuit of rights and choices for all

Solution:The theme of the 2019 annual report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on State of World Population was "Unfinished business - the pursuit of rights and choices for all."

28. Who among the following was awarded Saraswati Samman for the year 2018?

(a) K Siva Reddy
(b) Mahabaleshwar Sail
(c) Padma Sachdev
(d) Sitanshu Yashaschandra

Correct Answer: (a) K Siva Reddy

Solution:K. Siva Reddy was awarded Saraswati Samman for the year 2018. Telugu poet K Siva Reddy was conferred this prestigious literary award for his collection of poems titled Pakkaki Ottigilite.

29. 'Kandhamal Haldi', which received GI tag recently, is a variety of turmeric indigenous to

(a) North Bengal
(b) Southern Odisha
(c) Sangli, Maharashtra
(d) Alleppey, Kerala

Correct Answer: (b) Southern Odisha

Solution:Kandhamal Haldi received Geographical indication (GI) tag. This turmeric variety is indigenous to Southern Odisha. The GI tag was primarily developed with the purpose of recognising the unique identity connecting different products and places. The variety gives strong aroma and has a high medicinal value.

30. Zayed Medal is the top civilian honour of

(a) Pakistan
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) United Arab Emirates
(d) Qatar

Correct Answer: (c) United Arab Emirates

Solution:Zayed Medal is the top civilian honor of United Arab Emirates. It is named after the first president of the country, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

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