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

Total Questions: 120

31. On 31st December, 1929 in which one of the following Congress Sessions was proclamation of Purna Swaraj made?

Correct Answer: (c) Lahore
Solution:On 31st, December, 1929, in the Lahore Session of the Congress, proclamation of Purna Swaraj made. During this session, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was the President of the Congress. The resolution of Purna Swaraj proclaimed 26th January, 1930 as the Independence Day. This session was historic because for the first time in the history of freedom struggle, the national leaders demanded complete independence. Later, 26th, January was selected as the Republic Day of Independent India.

32. Which one of the following acts reserved seats for women in Legislatures in accordance with the allocation of seats for different communities?

Correct Answer: (d) The Government of India Act, 1935
Solution:The Government of India Act, 1935 reserved seats for women in Legislatures in accordance with the allocation of seats for different communities.

According to this Act, the council of states (upper house) had 156 members for British India and upto 104 members for the princely states. All members from British India were to be directly elected, except for six members who were to be nominated by the Governor-General, to secure due representation for the scheduled classes, women and minority communities.

33. Which one among the following was demanded by the All India Depressed Classes Leaders’ Conference at Bombay in 1931?

Correct Answer: (b) Separate electorates for untouchables
Solution:‘All India Depressed Classes Leaders’ conference at Bombay in 1931 demanded for separate electorates for untouchables. This demand arose because their leaders were dissatisfied with the provisions of Joint electorates provided in the Simon Commission report. This report empowered Governor to authorise a non–depressed class member to contest on behalf of depressed classes.

Finally, this demand led to the issuance of MacDonald Award or Communal Award (1932). This award provided for separate electorate for Scheduled Castes.

34. Who among the following was one of the founders of the Indian Society of Oriental Art?

Correct Answer: (b) Abanindranath Tagore
Solution:Abanindranath Tagore alongwith his brother Gaganendranath Tagore founded of Indian Society of Oriental Art (ISOA) in 1907. The primary objective of ISOA was to promote the rich artistic heritage of India. This initiative went a long way in demolishing the myth of the cultural supremacy of the western world.

35. Who among the following Sultans succeeded in finally breaking and destroying the power of Turkan-i-Chihalgani?

Correct Answer: (b) Balban
Solution:After Balban ascended the throne, he realised that the real threat to the monarchy was from Chahalgani. Thus, he broke its power.

Turkan-i-Chihalgani was a class of ruling elite of fourty powerful military leaders. This class was created by Slave dynasty ruler Iltutmish.

36. Who among the following Mongol leaders/commanders did not cross Indus to attack India?

Correct Answer: (a) Chenghiz Khan
Solution:Among the following leaders/commanders, Chenghiz Khan was the Mongol ruler who did not cross the Indus to attack India. Tair Bahadur invaded Punjab in 1241. Abdullah invaded Punjab with his force in 1292. Qutlugh Khwaja attacked Delhi in 1299. This led to Battle of Kili.

37. In the region of Eastern shore of Adriatic sea, a cold and dry wind blowing down from the mountain is known as

Correct Answer: (b) Bora
Solution:Bora is a cold and dry wind blowing down the mountain in the region of Eastern shore of Adriatic sea.

Mistral is a cold and dry strong wind in Southern France that blows down from the North along the lower Rhone river valley towards Mediterranean sea.

Bise is a cold, vigourous and persistent North or North-Easterly wind blowing from the alpine mountains, that affects Switzerland and Eastern France.

Blizzard is a cold, violent, powdery polar wind. They are prevalent in the North and South polar regions like Canada, the USA, Siberia, etc.

38. Nyishi tribe is found mainly in

Correct Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Solution:Nyishi tribe is found mainly in Arunachal Pradesh. Nyishi tribe is the largest ethnic community in Arunachal Pradesh. Nyishi tribe people are primarily agriculturalists who practice Jhum (Shifting) cultivation.

The attire of Nyishis uses the creast of a hornbill beak. As a result, they have adversely affected the population of hornbill bird. Boori Boot Yollo is an important festival.

39. In the field of tourism, which one of the following Indian States is described as ‘One State Many Worlds’?

Correct Answer: (c) Karnataka
Solution:In the field of tourism, Karnataka is described as ‘One State Many Worlds’. This is because of its diverse culture and topography. Assam is known as ‘The Awesome Assam’. West Bengal is known as ‘Beautiful Bengal’. Rajasthan is known as ‘the Incredible State of India.’

40. The number of people per unit area of arable land is termed as

Correct Answer: (c) physiological density
Solution:The number of people per unit area of arable land is termed as physiological density. A higher physiological density suggests that the available agricultural land is being used by more people.

Agricultural density is defined as the number of farmers per unit area of farmland. Arithmetic density is same as population density (Number of people per unit area of land).