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

Total Questions: 50

41. On which one of the following conditions, did the Marathas agree to serve the Mughal king with a cavalry contingent of 15,000 in the early 18th century?

(a) Grant of the jagir of Malwa province
(b) Control of the resources of Gujarat
(c) The right to levy chauth and sardeshmukhi in the Deccan and South India
(d) The right to mint coins in their own name

Correct Answer: (c) The right to levy chauth and sardeshmukhi in the Deccan and South India

Solution:The Marathas agreed to serve the Mughal King on the condition that they would be granted the right to levy Chauth or one-fourth of the land revenue along with the Sardeshmukhi which was approximately one-tenth of the land revenue paid.

42. According to the Delimitation Commission of India and subject to Article 333 of the Constitution of India, what is maximum number of members that a State Legislative Assembly may have?

(a) 450
(b) 500
(c) 550
(d) 600

Correct Answer: (b) 500

Solution:According to the Delimitation Commission and based on provisions of Article 333 of the Constitution of India there shall be a maximum of five hundred seats in the State Legislative Assembly. The process of Delimitation means the act of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies to represent population changes.

43. Who among the following was the first non-official member to be elected as Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly on 24-8-1925?

(a) Vithalbhai J Patel
(b) Muhammad Yakub
(c) G. V. Mavalankar
(d) Sardar Hukum Singh

Correct Answer: (a) Vithalbhai J Patel

Solution:In 1924 he was elected to the Central Legislative Assembly, a chamber of elected and appointed Indian and British representatives with limited legislative powers, and in 1925 became the Assembly's President (Speaker), becoming the first elected President (Speaker) and also the first Indian in that position, after the retirement of Sir Frederick Whyte.

44. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha?

1. On dissolution of the Lok Sabha, both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker cease to be members of the House.

2. Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker vacate their office on dissolution of the Lok Sabha

3. Only Deputy Speaker vacates his office and Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after dissolution.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only

Solution:Both Speaker and the Deputy Speaker cease to be members of Lok Sabha following the dissolution of the lower house. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha vacates his office following the dissolution of Lok Sabha but not the Speaker who holds his office before the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha.

45. With regard to Panel of Chairperson, Lok Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Panel of Chairperson is drawn from the ruling party only.

2. Panel of Chairperson is nominated by different political parties and appointed by Speaker, Lok Sabha.

3. Panel of Chairperson consists of 10 members and one of them presides over the House when both Speaker and Deputy Speaker are not there.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3

Solution:The Panel of Chairpersons in the Lok Sabha is not drawn solely from the ruling party. It is nominated by different political parties and appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The Panel of Chairpersons consists of 10 members. One of them presides over the House in the absence of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. This ensures that the proceedings of the Lok Sabha can continue smoothly even when the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are not available.

46. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

(a) Mahogany is a timber species of Tropical Rainforest.
(b) Chaparral vegetation is found in Taiga climate
(c) Lichens are predominantly found in Tundra region
(d) Sal is a representative species of Moist Deciduous Forest

Correct Answer: (b) Chaparral vegetation is found in Taiga climate

Solution:The chaparral biome is a biome with features of Mediterranean shrublands and is located in the Mediterranean climate zone. This type of biome experiencés mild winter as well as hot dry summers. During the summer months, there is usually a drought in absence of rain.

47. Consider the following statements:

1. River Kaveri has well developed valley

2. Valley of River Alakananda is still growing

3. River Krishna is largest east flowing peninsular river

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2

Solution:The Kaveri basin is spread over more than 8,000 sq km in the states of Karnataka, Tamil, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Alaknanda originates from glaciers at the head of the Alaknanda valley in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. It runs a 190-km-course in the state's hilly districts of Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag and Tehri before merging with Bhagirathi. The valley of Alaknanda is still growing. The Godavari is the largest river system in the peninsular region and not Krishna.

48. According to Koppen's climatic classifications of India, Great Northern Plains are represented by

(a) Cwg Climate
(b) Aw Climate
(c) Amw Climate
(d) As Climate

Correct Answer: (a) Cwg Climate

Solution:Cwg Climate is found in most of the part of Great Indian Plain. In this type of climate the temperature of summer rises to 40 degree C and falls to 27 degree C in the winters. Cwg climate is also known as the monsoon type of climate.

49. Which one among the following stations receives maximum rainfall?

(a) Hyderabad
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Delhi
(d) Raipur

Correct Answer: (d) Raipur

Solution:Raipur receives the maximum rainfall among the given stations. The climate of Raipur is falling under sub-humid with a mean annual rainfall of about 1489 mm out of which 90 per cent (1348mm) is received during the monsoon (June to September).

50. Which one among the following countries does NOT have common boundary with South Africa?

(a) Zambia
(b) Zimbabwe
(c) Botswana
(d) Namibia

Correct Answer: (a) Zambia

Solution:Zambia not shares any boundary with South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana are to the north of the country while.

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