CAPF (AC) 2024 (Paper-1) (Questions 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which one among the following statements about matter is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: (b) The maximum temperature at which a solid melts to become a liquid at atmospheric pressure is called its melting point.
Solution:
  • As the temperature of solid increases, the kinetic energy of its particles also increases due to more vigorous vibration or movement.
  • The melting point is the minimum temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid under standard atmospheric pressure.
  • Steam has more energy (specifically latent heat of vaporization) than liquid water at 100°C because additional energy is required to convert liquid water into steam at the same temperature.
  • Deposition is the process where a gas changes directly into a solid without passing through the liquid phase.

12. The isotope of which one among the following elements is used in the treatment of cancer?

Correct Answer: (b) Cobalt
Solution:
  • Cobalt -60 is the longest live isotope of Cobalt use to treat Cancer, inspection of material to reveal the internal structure, foreign object and sterilization of foods.
  • Iodine-131 isotope of iodine helps in the treatment of goiter.
  • Arsenic-74, an isotope of arsenic, is used for determining the presence of a tumor.
  • Sodium-24 is used for the detection of blood clots.

13. Water is a good solvent for dissolving ionic compounds because.

Correct Answer: (b) It has no colour
Solution:Water is a common solvent for ionic compounds because of its polarity. Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has partially positive and negative charges. This polarity allows water to interact with the charged ions in ionic compounds, breaking the ionic bonds and dissolving them.

14. Which among the following is correct with respect to bond formation in an ethyne molecule?

Correct Answer: (b) Carbon-Carbon double bond
Solution:Ethyne (C₂H₂), also known as acetylene, has a triple bond between the two carbon atoms.

Each carbon is also bonded to a hydrogen atom with a single bond.

15. Which among the following are the main ingredients for manufacturing of glass?

Correct Answer: (a) Silica, sodium carbonate, borax, alumina and cullets.
Solution:The main ingredients for manufacturing glass
  • Silica (sand) is the primary component, typically making up 70-75% of the glass mixture.
  • Sodium carbonate (soda ash) acts as a flux to lower the melting temperature of silica.
  • Borax helps in reducing thermal expansion and improving chemical durability.
  • Alumina increases the glass's strength and durability.
  • Cullets are recycled glass pieces added to aid melting and improve quality. These ingredients, when heated to high temperatures and cooled rapidly, form the amorphous structure of glass.

16. Which one among the following statements with respect to the atomic number of an atom is correct?

Correct Answer: (c) The number of protons is same as atomic number.
Solution:The number of protons in a nucleus is called the atomic number and always equals the number of electrons in orbit about that nucleus (in a nonionized atom). Thus, all atoms that have the same number of protons--the atomic number--are atoms of the same element.

17. Which one among the following is an example of endothermic process?

Correct Answer: (c) Photosynthesis
Solution:Endothermic Reaction: A reaction that needs heat for the reaction to take place is called an endothermic reaction.

Example: Melting ice cube, Photosynthesis Exothermic Reaction: A reaction in which heat is given out is known as an exothermic reaction.

Example: Water vapour loses energy in the form of heat when it condenses into a liquid, Reaction between acid and bases, Respiration and Combustion of the carbon.

18. Which one among the following is used in the manufacture of ultra-violet protective glasses?

Correct Answer: (d) Cerium oxide
Solution:Crookes glass, also known as UV-protective glass, primarily consists of cerium oxide and silica. The cerium oxide effectively absorbs harmful UV rays from the sun, making it ideal for manufacturing sunglasses.

19. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using th e given below the Lists:

List-I (Pigment in paint)List-II (Example)
A. Natural pigment1. Chalk
B. Synthetic pigment2. White lead
C. Reactive pigment3. Red lead
D. Inert pigment4. Titanium dioxide

 

Code:ABCD
(a)1234
(b)1324
(c)4321
(d)4231
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:
List-I (Pigment in paint)List-II (Example)
A. Natural pigmentChalk
B. Synthetic pigmentRed Lead
C. Reactive pigmentwhite lead
D. Inert pigmentwhite lead

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

List-I (Element)List-II (Unpaired electron)
A. Boron1. Zero
B. Nitrogen2. Two
C. Oxygen3. One
D. Neon4. Three

 

Code:ABCD
(a)1423
(b)1243
(c)3241
(d)3421
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:
List I (Element)List II (Unpaired electron)
A. BoronOne
B. NitrogenThree
C. OxygenTwo
D. NeonZero