Part – B (General Knowledge) NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2017 (II) (51 to 100)

Total Questions: 50

1. According to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2017 released by the World Economic Forum, among the 136 economies across the World, India ranked:

Correct Answer: (b) 40th
Solution:In 2017, India made a significant leap of 12 places to reach the 40th position among 136 economies. This improvement was driven by India's rich natural and cultural resources and improvements in price competitiveness.

2. Which one of the following is the theme of the ‘World Health Day’, 2017 celebrated by the World Health Organisation?

Correct Answer: (c) Depression : Let’s Talk
Solution:World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7th. In 2017, the WHO focused on depression, a leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, to encourage more people to seek help.

3. Which one of the following ministries has launched a new programme on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) to foster and promote R and D?

Correct Answer: (b) Ministry of Science and Technology
Solution:This programme was launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It aims to address technology development, application research, and skill development in areas like AI, Robotics, and Data Analytics.

4. Consider the following statements about the Nagara style of temple architecture :

1. This style of temples are commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhyas.
2. The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1
Solution:

Statement 1 is correct: The Nagara style is the North Indian style of temple architecture, primarily found between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The striking feature of Nagara style is a curvilinear shikhara (Latina or Phamsana). The pyramidal shikhara is characteristic of the Dravidian (South Indian) style.

5. Ashoka’s connection with Buddhism is evident from which one of the following edicts?

Correct Answer: (a) Major Rock Edict 13
Solution:In Minor Rock Edict 1, Ashoka explicitly mentions his transition from a lay worshiper (Upasaka) to a more devout follower of the Buddha. While Major Rock Edict 13 mentions the Kalinga War (which led to his conversion), Minor Rock Edict 1 is the most direct evidence of his personal religious affiliation.

6. The Cabinet Mission Plan for India envisaged a:

Correct Answer: (d) Union of States
Solution:The 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a "Union of India" that would include both British India and the Princely States. It envisioned a weak center dealing only with Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Communications, leaving all other subjects to the provinces.

7. The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by:

Correct Answer: (d) Administrative Reforms Commission
Solution:The first Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), headed by Morarji Desai in 1966, first recommended the setting up of two independent authorities: the Lokpal (at the center) and the Lokayukta (at the state level).

8. Which one of the following is a cause of acid rains?

Correct Answer: (c) Sulphur dioxide
Solution:Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) are released into the air. These substances react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids.

9. The desirable range of pH for drinking water is:

Correct Answer: (c) 6.5 to 8.5
Solution:According to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the WHO, the acceptable pH range for drinking water is 6.5 to 8.5. Water with a pH lower than 6.5 is considered acidic and can be corrosive.

10. Consider the following reaction :

Which of the following about the reaction given above is/are correct?
1. Carbon is oxidised
2. Hydrogen is oxidised
3. Hydrogen is reduced
4. Carbon is reduced
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1
Solution:

 In this reaction, Hydrogen's oxidation state remains +1 (it moves from being bonded to C to being bonded to O). Therefore, Carbon is the primary species being oxidized.