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CAPF (AC) 2020 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

📆 August 20, 2025

Total Questions: 50

1. Which of the following is/are the most distinctive artefacts of the Harappan Civilisation?

1. Steatite seal

2. Bricks of a standardised ratio

3. Gold bangles

4. Silver spittoon

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Solution:Bricks of a standardized ratio and steatite seal were the most distinctive features of the Harappan Civilization.

2. Which one of the following is NOT listed as one of the sixteen mahajanapadas in the pre-Mauryan period?

Correct Answer: (d) Kalinga
Solution:In the Pre-Mauryan period, there were sixteen powerful states known as the sodas-mahajanapadas. The mahajanapadas were larger and more powerful than janapadas, and their rulers exercised greater power and enjoyed more prominence than the rulers of the janapadas.

These mahajanapadas were Kasi, Kosala, Anga, Magadha, Vajji, Malla, Chedi/Cheti, Vatsa, Kuru, Panchala, Matsya, Surasena/Shurasena, Assaka, Avanti, Gandhara and Kamboja.. Kalinga was not one of these kingdoms. Smaller or weak kingdoms and the republics were eliminated by the stronger rulers and by the sixth century, only four powerful kingdoms remained.

3. Which of the following are prescribed as the duties of Vaishyas according to the Dharmashastras?

1. Studying the Vedas

2. Engaging in trade

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Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:B. Vaishyas have primarily prescribed the duties of engaging in trade in agriculture and pastoralism. They were also assigned other duties like studying the Vedas, get sacrifices performed and give and receive gifts.

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Satavahanas ruled over parts of western India and the Deccan

2. The Satavahanas repaired and rebuilt Sudarshana Lake

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Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:Satvahana rulers established their hold over the area around western Deccan and expanded from there into the eastern Deccan, Andhra, and the western coast The Sudahrshan lake was repaired twice, first under Shaka ruler Rudradaman and the second by the orders of Skandagupta by Chakrapalit.

5. In relation to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: (d) They may not be used for determining constitutionality of laws
Solution:Fundamental Duties for Citizens is drafted on the lines of moral, ethical and cultural code of conduct followed by people. These Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd amendment to the constitution of India. The courts can use fundamental duties for determining the constitutionality of a law. If any law is challenged in court for its constitutional validity.

6. The Governor of a state may exercise discretionary powers when

1. he or she is not convinced by the advice of the Council of Ministers

2. the Constitution requires him/her to act in his/her discretion in certain matters

3. he or she is appointed as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:The Governors of states can act at their situational discretion in the following instances:
  • When he has to appoint a Chief Minister after no party has a clear majority in the election or when the incumbent dies in the office.
  • When he dismisses the council of ministers on an inability to prove confidence in the state legislative assembly.
  • When he dissolves the state legislative assembly on time when it loses its majority.
  • When he/she is appointed as the administrator of an adjoining Union Territory
  • When he/she is not convinced by the advice of Council of minister

7. Which one of the following is NOT true of socialism?

Correct Answer: (b) It emphasises the centrality of community
Solution:Socialism does not emphasize the centrality of community. In reality, socialism does prioritize the collective well-being and cooperation of the community. It seeks to create a society where resources and benefits are shared collectively, rather than accumulated by individuals or specific groups.

8. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Concept)List-II (Explanation/Aim)
A. Pluralist democracy1. Power is always exercised by a privileged few
B. People's democracy2. Highest and harmonious development of individual capacities
C. Developmental democracy3. Social equality through common ownership of wealth
D. Elitist democracy 4. Governmental4. Capacity of groups to ensure responsiveness

 

Code:ABCD
(a)4321
(b)4231
(c)1234
(d)1324
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct answer is

Pluralist Democracy-

4. The capacity of groups to ensure Governmental Responsiveness

1. People's Democracy-

3. Social equality through common ownership of wealth

2. Developmental Democracy-

2. Highest and harmonious development of individual capacities

3. Elitist Democracy-

1. Power is always exercised by a privileged few.

9. Which one of the following Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) is recognized as Miniratnas?

Correct Answer: (a) Airport Authority of India
Solution:Airports Authority of India is one of the Central Public Sector Undertaking or CPSUs under the Miniratna. It is given the status of Miniratna Category - I CPSEs.

10. Which one of the following educational development indicators is currently used by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to construct Human Development Index?

Correct Answer: (c) Mean Years of Schooling
Solution:The UNDP as part of the Human Development Index (HDI) use mean years of schooling for adults aged 25 years and more as the index for estimation of the education dimension.
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