CAPF (AC) 2019 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

41. Why was Vasudeo Balwant Phadke known in history?

(a) He led a violent struggle against the British during the revolt of 1857
(b) He was a critic of Gandhian struggle
(c) He led an armed uprising against the British in the 1870s
(d) He was a radical leader of the Indian National Congress

Correct Answer: (c) He led an armed uprising against the British in the 1870s

Solution:Vasudeo Balwant Phadke is known as the 'father of the Indian armed rebellion'. He organised group of men into an insurgent group that aimed at gaining Indian independence from colonial rulers through armed activities.

42. Arrange the establishment of the following in a chronological order (starting with the earliest) :

1. The East India Association

2. The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

3. The Madras Mahajan Sabha

4. The Bombay Presidency Association

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4

Solution:The East India Association - 1866

The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha - 1870

The Madras Mahajan Sabha - 1884

The Bombay Presidency Association - 1885

43. Why was the Sitter poetry of Tayaumanavar famous?

(a) The writings were nationalist compositions
(b) The writings were romantic epics
(c) The writings were devotional songs
(d) The writings were protests against the caste system

Correct Answer: (d) The writings were protests against the caste system

Solution:Tayaumanavar was one of the best exponents of Sittar poetry in Tamil. He protested against the caste system and other social issues including the abuses of temple entry.

44. Which one of the following is the correct arrangement of the countries in descending order according to Human Development Index (HDI) value?

(a) Ireland, Norway, Australia, Switzerland
(b) Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Ireland
(c) Norway, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland
(d) Switzerland, Ireland, Norway, Australia

Correct Answer: (b) Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Ireland

Solution:The correct arrangement of the countries in descending order according to the Human Development Index (HDI) value is Norway, Switzerland, Australia, and Ireland.

45. Which one of the following does NOT fall in the areas of tropical deciduous forest biomes?

(a) The Neotropics mainly West Indies
(b) Indo-Malaysian zone mainly in south and south-east Asia except equatorial evergreen rainforest areas
(c) Eastern Africa and northern Australia
(d) North America mainly South-west America

Correct Answer: (d) North America mainly South-west America

Solution:North America mainly South-west America have mainly semi-arid and arid ecosystem which mainly consist of deserts and scrublands.

46. Doldrum are :

1. equatorial calms

2. calm and light winds

3. roaring forties

4. variable both in position and in extent

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4

Solution:Doldrums are also known as also equatorial calms. These are equatorial regions of light ocean currents and winds within the Inter-tropical convergence zone.

47. The gently sloping accumulation of coarse alluvium deposits by a braided stream is known as

(a) sand bar
(b) alluvial fan
(c) bajada
(d) diaras

Correct Answer: (b) alluvial fan

Solution:The gently sloping accumulation of coarse alluvial deposits by a braided stream is known as a sand bar. Usually, the sediment load of a stream is accumulated, eroded, and redeposited in a stream channel several times, particularly during temperature variations such as flooding.

48. Which one of the following is NOT a palaeoclimatic geological indicator?

(a) Lacustrine deposits
(b) Ice sheets and ice cores
(c) Evaporite deposits
(d) Sedimentary deposits

Correct Answer: (b) Ice sheets and ice cores

Solution:The word 'Paleoclimatic' means the climate of pre-historic period. In Lacustrine deposits, we study the sedimentary deposits which are accumulated in the bottom of ancient lakes in a large span of time and they transform into sedimentary rocks.

49. INSPIRE is an ongoing initiative of Government of India for

(a) attraction of talent for science and research
(b) research advancement through nurturing
(c) promoting research among various S & T stakeholders
(d) augmenting quality manpower in niche areas of research

Correct Answer: (a) attraction of talent for science and research

Solution:INSPIRE is an ongoing initiative of the Government of India for the attraction of talent for science and research from early age.

50. In a test consisting of 150 questions, Neha answered 40% of the first 90 questions correctly. What per cent of the 60 questions does she need to answer correctly for her score in the entire test to be 60%?

(a) 75
(b) 80
(c) 85
(d) 90

Correct Answer: (d) 90

Solution:Total questions = 150

Score in entire test = 60%

= 150 × 60/100 = 90 questions

Neha answered of the first 90 questions correctly

= 40% = (90 × 40)/100

Required number of questions to be answered correctly in remaining questions

= 90 - 36 = 54.

Required percentage = 54/60 × 100 = 90%

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