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

Total Questions: 50

11. Which one of the following was recognized as 'invisible hand' by Adam Smith?

(a) Government
(b) Market/Price Mechanism
(c) Judiciary
(d) Legislature

Correct Answer: (b) Market/Price Mechanism

Solution:The phrase invisible hand was introduced by Adam Smith in his book 'The Wealth of Nations. It states that market price/mechanism act as the force that helps the demand and supply of goods in a free market to reach equilibrium automatically.

12. Fixation of price levels for wheat and rice by the Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP) is an example of?

(a) Administered Price
(b) Market Price
(c) Control Price
(d) Support Price

Correct Answer: (d) Support Price

Solution:Fixation of price levels for wheat and rice by the Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP) is an example of Support Price. The support price is a minimum price set by the government to ensure that farmers receive a fair and remunerative price for their crops. It provides a safety net for farmers, ensuring that they do not incur losses due to low market prices.

13. Mobile phone operators market in India is an example of

(a) Monopoly
(b) Monopolistic Competition
(c) Oligopoly
(d) Perfect Competition

Correct Answer: (c) Oligopoly

Solution:In an oligopoly market structure, a small number of large firms dominate the market. In the case of the mobile phone operators market in India, there are a few major players such as Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea, who control a significant portion of the market share. These firms have a significant influence over the pricing and output decisions, and they often compete on factors such as network coverage, pricing plans, and customer service.

14. Which of the following sectors contribute in recent years to the deterioration of asset quality of commercial banks by way of Non-Performing Assets?

1. Agriculture and allied sector

2. Industrial sector

3. Infrastructure sector

4. Information technology sector

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Solution:The Industrial sector and Infrastructure are major contributors to the Nonperforming assets (NPA) of banks. NPA refers to the classification for loans or advances that are in default or arrears. A loan is in arrears when principal or interest payments are late or missed.

15. The distance between two successive crests or troughs of sea waves is called as

(a) Wavelength
(b) Wave height
(c) Wave frequency
(d) Fetch

Correct Answer: (a) Wavelength

Solution:The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a sea wave is known as wavelength. Wave height is affected by wind speed, wind duration, or how long the wind blows, and fetch, which is the distance over water that the wind blows in a single direction. If wind speed is slow, only small waves result. If the wind speed is great but it only blows for a few minutes, no large waves will occur.

16. Which one of the following is NOT a Mediterranean country?

(a) Tunisia
(b) Libya
(c) North Sudan
(d) Egypt

Correct Answer: (c) North Sudan

Solution:The Mediterranean countries are part of the region enclosing the Mediterranean Sea. These countries have coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea. And the Mediterranean region encompasses portions of three continents. There are many countries including Egypt, Libya, and Turkey. North Sudan is not a Mediterranean country.

17. PAHAL, an initiative to transfer the subsidy to direct bank account of the beneficiaries, is related to

(a) LPG consumers
(b) internet consumers
(c) farmers for fertilisers
(d) Central Government Employees for medical treatment

Correct Answer: (a) LPG consumers

Solution:The PAHAL scheme is related to LPG customers. The primary purpose of PAHAL is to ensure that LPG consumers get the subsidy to benefit directly into their account, therefore, eliminating any misuse of funds in the process.

18. Which one of the following karst landforms is the largest in size?

(a) Polje
(b) Uvala
(c) Swallow Hole
(d) Sink Hole

Correct Answer: (a) Polje

Solution:Polje is the largest karst landforms. Polje is a large, flat-floored depression within karst limestone whose long axis develops in parallel with major structural trends and usually ranges from a few Sq. Km to hundred sq. Km. can be extended further.

19. Singapore is known as Port of Call because

(a) it deals in the processing and shipping of oil
(b) it is a deep water port built away from the actual port
(c) it is on main sea route where ships use to anchor for refueling, watering and taking food items
(d) it serves the parent ports by receiving the ships which are unable to approach due to their large size

Correct Answer: (c) it is on main sea route where ships use to anchor for refueling, watering and taking food items

Solution:The Port of cal is defined as the port of a country where cargo or a passenger ship halts to discharge or load the cargo or taking on supplies or fuel during its scheduled journey.

20. Which one of the following statements with regard to Censure Motion is NOT correct?

(a) A leave of the House is required to move it
(b) The Government is free to fix time and date for its discussion
(c) It can also be moved against the entirety of the Council of Ministers
(d) The Speaker decides whether the motion is in order

Correct Answer: (a) A leave of the House is required to move it

Solution:B. The Censure Motion is an expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism. It can be a stern rebuke by the opposition against the policies of the Government or an individual minister. It can also be passed to criticize, condemn some acts. Leave of the house is not required to move such a motion.

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