CAPF (AC) 2020 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

31. Who among the following won the Fed Cup Heart Award, 2020?

(a) Sania Mirza
(b) PV Sindhu
(c) Saina Nehwal
(d) Hima Das

Correct Answer: (a) Sania Mirza

Solution:Sania Mirza won the Fed Cup Heart Award 2020. She defeated Priska Madelyn Nugroho of Indonesia and becomes the first Indian to win the Fed Cup Heart Award in Asia/Oceania zone.

32. National Technology Day is observed on

(a) 9 August
(b) 8 September
(c) 11 May
(d) 17 May

Correct Answer: (c) 11 May

Solution:National Technology Day is observed on 11th May every year. The day is celebrated to mark the achievement of India on this day in 1998 when the country carried out three successful nuclear tests at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan.

It was code-named as 'Operation Shakti' and was led by then DRDO Chief and former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. India carried two more nuclear tests on May 13, 1998. These nuclear tests gave India an entry into the elite group of nations that had nuclear weapons. India became the sixth nation in the world to join the 'nuclear club.

33. Which one of the following ships was deployed in 'Mission Sagar', which was sent to different countries carrying Food and COVID related items on 10 May 2020?

(a) INS Kesari
(b) INS Satpura
(c) INS Shivalik
(d) INS Gomati

Correct Answer: (a) INS Kesari

Solution:Indian Naval Ship Kesari was involved in the 'Mission Sagar'. The INS Kesari was part of the mission was deployed to the Southern Indian Ocean Region. It was on a special 'COVID Relief Mission' carrying 580 tons of food aid and essential medicines to Indian Ocean Littoral states.

It provided Covid-19 related assistance to various nations including the Maldives), Mauritius), Madagascar), Comoros Islands and Seychelles.

34. Which one of the following has the largest contribution to the Gross Tax Revenue of Government of India in 2019-20 (BE)?

(a) Goods and Services Tax
(b) Corporation Tax
(c) Customs
(d) Union Excise Duties

Correct Answer: (b) Corporation Tax

Solution:The Corporation Tax was the largest contributor to the Gross Tax Revenue in 2019-20 (BE) of the Government of India. It was budgeted to INR 766000 Crore that is 14.2% of 2019-20 (BE).

35. What is meant by MSME?

(a) Medium, Small and Marginalized Enterprises
(b) Micro, Small and Marginalized Enterprises
(c) Medium, Strategic and Micro Enterprises
(d) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Correct Answer: (d) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Solution:The MSME means Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. MSME sector is considered the backbone of the Indian economy that has contributed substantially to the socio-economic development of the nation. It generates employment opportunities and works in the development of backward and rural areas.

36. Which one of the following is the top ranking country in the World Economic Forum's 74th Global Energy Transition Index?

(a) China
(b) Switzerland
(c) Sweden
(d) India

Correct Answer: (c) Sweden

Solution:Sweden is at the top position in the 74th Global 'Energy Transition Index (ETI)'. The country has topped for the third consecutive year and is followed by Switzerland and Finland in the top three. India has moved up two positions to rank 74th.

37. Operation Sadbhavna is an initiative of

(a) Indian Army
(b) Indian Navy
(c) Indian Air Force
(d) Indian Army and UN Peacekeeping Mission

Correct Answer: (a) Indian Army

Solution:Operation Sadbhavana is a unique humane initiative undertaken by the Indian Army in the State of Jammu & Kashmir to address the aspirations of people affected by scrooge of terrorism, sponsored and abetted by Pakistan.

38. Which one among the following is the equivalent rank of 'Wing Commander' of Indian Air Force in Indian Army?

(a) Lieutenant
(b) Captain
(c) Lieutenant Colonel
(d) Colonel

Correct Answer: (c) Lieutenant Colonel

Solution:The Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force is equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army.

Indian Army	Indian Navy	Indian Air Force
Brigadier	Commodore	Air Commodore
Colonel	Captain	Group Captain
Lieutenant Colonel	Commander	Wing Commander
Major	Lieutenant Commander	Squadron Leader

39. What is the minimum reduction in projected demand of conventional energy at the end of five years as per the 'development of solar cities' programme?

(a) 2 per cent
(b) 5 per cent
(c) 10 per cent
(d) 15 per cent

Correct Answer: (c) 10 per cent

Solution:The solar city programme aims at a minimum 10% reduction in the projected demand for conventional energy at the end of five years by a combination of enhancing supply for renewable energy sources.

40. Which one of the following countries has suggested the name 'Amphan' to the cyclone that devastated parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020?

(a) Bangladesh
(b) Thailand
(c) Maldives
(d) India

Correct Answer: (b) Thailand

Solution:Amphan is suggested by Thailand. For the Indian Ocean region, the naming of cyclones began in 2000 and the formula was agreed upon in 2004. Eight original countries and five late join in the region-India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Oman, Myanmar, Maldives, Bangladesh, Yemen, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Qatar contributes to a set of names assigned sequentially whenever a cyclonic storm develops.

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