SOLVED PAPER 2020 (CDS) (I) (General Studies)

Total Questions: 120

111. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of formation of the Commissions starting from the earliest?

Correct Answer: (b) Election Commission, Planning Commission, Finance Commission, Investment Commission
Solution:In option (b) the commissions are arranged in the correct sequence. The Election Commission of India was formed on 25th January, 1950. The Planning Commission was formed on 15th March, 1950. The Finance Commission was first time formed on 22nd November, 1951. The Investment Commission of India (ICI) was formed in December 2004.

112. The formulation of policy in respect to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) is the responsibility of

Correct Answer: (c) the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Solution:The Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is entrusted with the responsibility of administering the laws relating to Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and Geographic Indications with the Territory of India. The DPIIT is also entrusted with matters concerning the UN agency (World Intellectual Property Organisation, WIPO) on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).

113. Which one of the following is the latest addition to the AYUSH group of healthcare system?

Correct Answer: (c) Sowa-Rigpa
Solution:Sowa-Rigpa is the latest addition to the AYUSH group of healthcare systems. The Union Cabinet in November, 2019 also approved for setting up of National Institute of Sowa-Ragpa (NISR) at Leh (Ladakh). Sowa-Rigpa is a traditional system of medicine in the Himalayan Belt of India. It originated in Tibet and popularly practised in countries namely, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia and Russia.

The other AYUSH systems are, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. Reiki has not been included in AYUSH group of healthcare systems.

114. Which one of the following is the nodal agency in India for the United Nations Environment Programme?

Correct Answer: (a) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Solution:The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for the planning, promotion, coordination and overseeing the implementation of India’s environmental and forestry policies and programmes.

The Ministry also serves as the nodal agency in the country for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

115. According to the Census 2011, in India, what is the percentage of people (approximately) considered to be migrants (internal), i.e., now settled in a place different from their previous residence?

Correct Answer: (b) 35%
Solution:According to census data 2011, 45.36 crore Indians (35%) in India are internal migrants, now settled in a place different from their previous residence. In 2001, the figure stood at 31.45 crore. Most of the migrants, around 70%, are females who migrate for marriage.

Migrants by place of birth are those who are enumerated at a village/town at the time of census other than their place of birth. A person is considered as migrant by place of last residence, if the place in which he is enumerated during the census is other than his place of immediate last residence.

116. Suppose an agricultural labourer earns ₹400 per day in her village. She gets a job to work as babysitter in a nearby town @ ₹700 per day. She chose to work as agricultural labourer. Which one of the following is the opportunity cost of the agricultural labourer?

Correct Answer: (d) ₹300
Solution:The opportunity cost is the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen. The opportunity cost is the ‘cost’ incurred by not enjoying the benefit associated with the best alternative choice. Opportunity cost is a key concept in economics and has been described as expressing “the basic relationship between scarcity and choice”.

Opportunity cost requires sacrifices. If there is no sacrifice involved in a decision, there will be no opportunity cost. In this regard the opportunity costs not involving cash flows are not recorded in the books of accounts, but they are important considerations in business decisions. So, when an agricultural labourer refuses to work as babysitter, she has incurred an opportunity cost of ₹300.

117. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List-I (Market structure)List-II (Characteristic)
A. Perfect competition1. Only one producer selling one commodity
B. Monopoly2. Few producers selling similar or almost similar products
C. Monopolistic Competition3. Many producers selling differentiated products
D. Oligopoly4. Many producers selling similar products
Code:ABCD
(a)4312
(b)4132
(c)2134
(d)2314
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Perfect competition is the situation prevailing in a market in which buyers and sellers are so numerous and well informed that all elements of monopoly are absent and the market price of a commodity is beyond the control of individual buyers and sellers.

A monopoly is a specific type of economic market structure. A monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular good. As a result, monopolies are characterised by a lack of competition within the market producing a good or service. Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another and hence are not perfect substitutes. An oligopoly is a market form wherein a market or industry is dominated by a small number of large sellers.

118. Which one of the following was the host country for World Tourism Day, 2019?

Correct Answer: (b) India
Solution:World Tourism Day is observed every year on 27th September with the objective to raise awareness about the importance of tourism among the global community and to encourage its social, cultural, political and economic values. The World Tourism Day celebrations have been led by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) since 1970.

The World Tourism Day is hosted by a different country every year. World Tourism Day, 2019 was hosted by India for the very first time at New Delhi. This year the World Tourism Day theme was “Tourism and Jobs: A better future for all”. Djibouti and Addis Ababa hosted the World Tourism Day, 2020 on the theme “Tourism: Building Peace! Fostering Knowledge !”

119. BRICS Summit, 2020 will be hosted by

Correct Answer: (c) Russia
Solution:BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits. Russia hosted the 12th BRICS Summit in July, 2020 at St Petersburg. China hosted the 9th BRICS Summit at Xiamen in September, 2017, while The 11th BRICS Summit was convened in November 2020 at Brasilia, Brazil.

The 2019 BRICS Summit was focused on the theme, ‘BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’.

120. The Government of India has recently constituted a civilian award in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the field of contribution to

Correct Answer: (a) unity and integrity of India
Solution:On 20th September, 2019 Government of India has instituted Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Award. It is highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India. The award seeks to recognise notable and inspiring contributions to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and United India. The award will be announced on the occasion of the National Unity Day. i.e., the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on 31st October.