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CAPF (AC) 2024 (Paper-1) (Questions 51-100)

📆 August 8, 2025

Total Questions: 50

31. Which of the following sectors have been identified as 'critical sectors' by the National Critical information Infrastructure Protection Centre?

1. Power and Energy

2. Industry

3. Banking and Financial services

4. Irrigation

5. Education

Select the answer using the code give below:

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Solution:The Information Technology Act, 2000 defines Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) as "... those computer resource, the incapacitation or destruction of which, shall have debilitating impact on national security, economy, public health or safety".

NCIIPC has broadly identified the following as 'Critical Sectors'

  • Power & Energy
  • Banking, Financial Services & Insurance
  • Telecom
  • Transport
  • Government
  • Strategic & Public Enterprises

32. Who, among the following Presidents of India, sent back the Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986 for the reconsideration of the Parliament?

Correct Answer: (c) Giani Zail Singh
Solution:Giani Zail Singh, who served as the President of India from 1982 to 1987, sent back the Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986 to Parliament for reconsideration. This action demonstrates the President's power to return bills for parliamentary reconsideration, a key aspect of the legislative process in India. It's a significant example of the checks and balances within the Indian constitutional system, where the President can ask the Parliament to reconsider legislation.

33. Consider the following statements about the emblem of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games:

1. The name of the emblem is 'Futura'

2. The emblem of the Games was decided by a popular vote for the first time in the history of the Olympic.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:The number "26" in the Milano Cortina 2026 emblem symbolizes small, natural gestures that lead to great victories, embodying sustainability and inclusivity. Olympic champions Federica Pellegrini and Alberto Tomba unveiled two designs, "Dado" and "Futura," at the 2021 Sanremo Music Festival.

These were shortlisted from 30 concepts by Landor, part of the WPP Group. In an online vote involving 169 countries, "Futura" was chosen by 75% of the 871,566 votes. The design reflects a future without discrimination or barriers.

According to the International Olympic Committee, this was the first time an Olympic emblem had been chosen via popular vote.

34. Which one among the following statements with regard to India's maritime initiative, SAGAR, is correct?

Correct Answer: (b) It aimed at promoting maritime cooperation with countries of the Indian Ocean Region.
Solution:SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) is India's strategic vision for the Indian Ocean Region. Launched in 2015, it aims to enhance maritime cooperation, economic development, sustainable development, collective building and action and security among countries in the Indian Ocean area.

This initiative focuses on collaborative efforts in areas such as trade, infrastructure, blue economy, disaster response, and countering non-traditional threats.

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

List I (Climate Conference)List-II (Country)
A. COP-261. Egypt
B. COP-272. Azerbaijan
C. COP-283. United kingdom
D. COP-294. UAE

 

Code:ABCD
(a)3412
(b)2143
(c)2413
(d)3142
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:
LocationSession
Baku, AzerbaijanCOP 29
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCOP 28
Sharm el-Sheikh, EgyptCOP 27
Glasgow, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandCOP 26
Madrid, SpainCOP 25
Katowice, PolandCOP 24
Bonn, GermanyCOP 23
Marrakech, MoroccoCOP 22
Paris, FranceCOP 21
Lima, PeruCOP 20

36. Under which one among the following Articles of the Constitution of India, a member of a Civil Service, whether of the Union or of a State, seeks protection from unlawful dismissal from service?

Correct Answer: (b) Article 311
Solution:Article 311 of the Indian Constitution provides protection to civil servants against arbitrary dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank. It ensures that no civil servant, whether of the Union or a State, can be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that by which they were appointed. The article also mandates that no such action can be taken without a proper inquiry where the civil servant is informed of the charges and given a reasonable opportunity to defend themselves. This provision is crucial for maintaining the independence and integrity of the civil services, allowing officials to perform their duties without fear of undue political interference or arbitrary action.

37. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?

1. UNCLOS authorizes the UN Security Council to take a direct action in case of the disputes between States on sovereign rights over Exclusive Economic Zones.

2. UNCLOS defines contiguous zones and specifies its functions.

3. Both the US and India have ratified UNCLOS.

4. UNCLOS grants certain rights to Landlocked States.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 4 only
Solution:
  • The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a comprehensive maritime law treaty and defines contiguous zones and their functions.
  • UNCLOS does grant certain rights to landlocked states, including the right of access to and from the sea in Article 125 of UNCLOS.
  • UNCLOS doesn't authorize the UN Security Council to take direct action in EEZ disputes; it provides mechanisms for peaceful dispute resolution.
  • US has not ratified UNCLOS, although India has. UNCLOS plays a crucial role in governing maritime boundaries, resource exploitation, and navigation rights in the world's oceans.

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

1. The Muddiman Committee recommended the separation of Accounts from Audit as a necessary financial reform.

2. Indian Institute of Public Administration was set upon the lines recommended by Dr. Paul H. Appleby.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:The British Government had set up a committee under Sir Alexander Muddinman which was popularly known as Muddinman Committee to meet the demand of the Indian Leaders and in view of the resolution adopted by Swaraj Party in early 1920s. The Committee was consisting four Indian members other than British members.

The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) was set up based on recommendations by Dr. Paul H. Appleby, -an American expert in public administration. Appleby visited India in the 1950s and advised on improving the country's administrative system. The IIPA was established in 1954 as a result of his suggestions, focusing on training civil servants and promoting good governance practices in India.

39. Which one among the following reports states the budget is seen, not as a simple balancing of tax receipts against expenditure but as a sophisticated process in which instruments of taxation and expenditure are used to influence the course of the Economy?

Correct Answer: (d) Plowden Report on Control of Expenditure
Solution:
  • The Plowden Report on Control of Expenditure (1961) is a landmark report that emphasizes the role of budgeting as a tool for economic management. It views the budget as a means to influence the overall direction of the economy, rather than just a simple balancing of tax receipts against expenditure. This report is known for its emphasis on the use of fiscal policy instruments, such as taxation and expenditure, to achieve economic objectives.
  • The Administrative Reforms Committee Report (1966) is an Indian report that focuses on administrative reforms and does not specifically discuss the role of budgeting in economic management.
  • The Hoover Commission Report (1949) is a US report that focuses on government organization and management, but does not have a specific focus on budgeting and economic management.
  • The Haldane Committee Report (1918) is a British report that discusses the machinery of government, but does not have a specific focus on budgeting and economic management.

40. Which of the following statements are correct about the composition of the G 20?

1. All G7 countries are members of G 20.

2. All BRICS countries are members of G 20.

3. All ASEAN countries are members of G 20.

4. All permanent members of Security Council are members of G 20.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 4
Solution:
  • All G7 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the USA) are indeed members of the G20, reflecting the inclusion of the world's most advanced economies.
  • Second, all permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the USA) are also G20 members, underscoring the group's global influence.
  • All BRICS countries are not G20 members eg Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Not all ASEAN countries are in the G20 (only Indonesia is a G20 member). The G20 represents about two-thirds of the world's population and 85% of global GDP.
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