General Knowledge (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 50

21. Who was the author of the book ‘Plagues and Peoples’? [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) William H McNeil
Solution:

‘Plagues and Peoples’ is a book on epidemiological history by William Hardy McNeil published in New York City in 1976.

It was a critical and popular success, offering a radically new interpretation of the extra ordinary impact of infectious disease on culture as a means of enemy attack.

The book ranges from examining the effects of small pox in Mexico, the bubonic plague in China, to the typhoid epidemic in Europe.

22. Paul Allen, who died in October, 2018, was the co-founder of [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Microsoft
Solution:

Paul Allen was co-founder of Microsoft along with the Bill Gates. Microsoft is an American Multinational Company with its headquarter is in Washington. The CEO of Microsoft as on 2019 is Satya Nadella.

23. The mobile app ‘eVIGIL’ is helpful in [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) reporting violation of model code of conduct in election-bound states.
Solution:The Election Commission of India had launched eVIGIL app for citizens to report any violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections. The android based app aimed at empowering people across the country to share evidence of malpractice by political parties, their candidates and activists directly to ECI.

24. ‘Prahaar’ is [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (b) a surface-to-surface missile
Solution:

Prahaar is a surface-to-surface short range tactical ballistic missile. Prahaar has been indigenously developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

It is a quick-reaction, all-weather, all-terrain, highly accurate battle field support tactical missile with advance manoeuvring capability. It is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads weighing around 200 kg and neutralising different types of targets.

25. Who among the following is/are the recipient/recipients of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, 2018? [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (b) S Mirabai Chanu and Virat Kohli
Solution:

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honour in our country. It was started in 1991-92. In 2018 Virat Kohli and Mirabai Chanu were bestowed with this award in the field of Cricket and Weightlifting. In 2019, Deepa Malik and Bajrang Punia were awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in the field of Paralympic and Freestyle Wrestling respectively.

26. Saurabh Chaudhary excels in which one of the following sports? [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Shooting
Solution:

Saurabh Chaudhary is an Indian shooter. He won the gold medal at 2018 Asian Games in 10m Air pistol. He created history by becoming youngest Indian to win gold medal at the Asian Games.

27. Which one of the following statements with regard to India’s surgical strike mission inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir is correct? [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (c) It was not given any name
Solution:

On 29th September, 2016 India announced that it conducted “surgical strikes” against the launch pads of militants across the line of control in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was not given any name.

In 2019, Balakot strike were conducted by Indian Air Force in response of Pulwama attack. Hence, option (c) is correct.

28. Eight states have achieved more than 99% household electrification prior to the launch of ‘Saubhagya Scheme’. [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Which one of the following is not among them?

Correct Answer: (d) Madhya Pradesh
Solution:

Eight states which achieved more than 99% household electrification prior to the launch of Saubhagya Scheme are Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. So, Madhya Pradesh is not among them.

Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna (Saubhagya) to ensure electrification of all willing household in the country.

29. In October, 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a period of [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (c) three years
Solution:

India was elected for three years (till October 2021) as a member of UNHRC. India received 188 votes, the highest polled by any of the 18 countries elected in the voting.

This is the 5th time India is elected to the Geneva-based Council, the main body of the UN charged with promoting and monitoring human rights.

India will join China and Nepal, besides Pakistan, which were elected to the 47 Member Council in previous years to serve three year terms.

30. Who among the following won India’s first ever gold medal in the International Youth Olympic Games (2018) held in Argentina? [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Solution:

Jeremy Lalrinnunga becomes India’s first ever gold medalist after winning gold in the mens 62 kg weightlifting competition. He hails from State of Mizoram. India ranked 17th with 13 medals which include 3 Gold, 9 Silver and 1 Bronze.