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

Total Questions: 120

81. 'Naropa' is an annual festival of

Correct Answer: (b) Ladakh
Solution:Naropa is an annual festival of Ladakh. It is one of the biggest festival in the Himalayas that celebrates the life and legacy of the Buddhist Scholar Naropa.

In 2019, the festival was organised near Hemis Monastry of Ladakh. The shordol dance (folk dance of Ladakh) is performed during this festival.

82. Which one of the following is India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category in the 92nd Academy Awards?

Correct Answer: (c) Gully Boy
Solution:Gully Boy was selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category in the 92nd Academy Awards.

The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film Award is one of the Academy Awards given annually by the USA based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

83. The Global Goalkeeper Award is given by

Correct Answer: (a) the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Solution:The Global Goalkeeper Award is given by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2019, it was given to the Prime Minister of India for India’s massive progress under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

The Goalkeepers, Global Goals Awards aim to highlight the extraordinary stories of remarkable individuals who are taking action to give life to the global goals and help achieve them by 2030. In 2019, fourth edition of these awards was presented.

These awards were presented in 5 categories in 2019–Progress Award (age 16-30), Changemaker Award (age 16-30), Campaign Award (age 16-30), Goalkeepers Voice Award (any age) and the Global Goalkeeper Award (any age).

The Global Goal Keeper Award aims to recognise a political leader for his/her commitment to global goals through impactful work in their country.

84. ‘Gandhi Solar Park’ is located at

Correct Answer: (a) New York
Solution:‘Gandhi Solar Park’ is located at New York (UN headquarters). This park was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi alongwith other world leaders, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhi Solar Park is a first of its kind symbolic effort by India at the UN. It has 50 KW capacity, and a gesture by India that it is willing to go beyond the talk on climate change.

85. Who among the following was the first to arrive in Africa as traders that eventually led to European colonisation of Africa?

Correct Answer: (c) Portuguese
Solution:Portuguese were the first to arrive in Africa as traders that eventually led to European colonisation of Africa. They first reached Africa as explorers under Henry the Navigator. Initially, the Europeans colonised the areas which were un-inhabited like cape varde region.

86. The college of Military Engineering affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University is situated at

Correct Answer: (d) Pune
Solution:The college of Military Engineering affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University is situated at Pune. It was established in 1943 as School of Military Engineering at Roorkee and later moved to Pune in 1948. This was done in view of increased responsibilities and in keeping with the higher status of the degree of Engineering courses being conducted by the school. The institute is the premier technical training institution of the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army.

87. Which of the following statements with regard to Coal India Limited (CIL) is/are true?

1. CIL has its headquarters at Kolkata.
2. CIL operates through 82 mining area spread over twenty provincial States of India.
3. CIL is the single largest coal producing company in the world.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3
Solution:Only statements 1 and 3 regarding Coal India Limited (CIL) are correct.

CIL is a state owned coal mining corporate, which came into being in November, 1975. CIL’s headquarters is at Kolkata. CIL is the single largest coal-producing company in the world. CIL operates through 82 mining areas spread over eight (and not 20) provincial states of India.

88. Which one of the following climatic types is found in Central Spain?

Correct Answer: (b) Mediterranean dry hot summer
Solution:Climate of Spain is mainly Mediterranean with the extremes of temperatures being found in Central Spain (due to continentality).

Mediterranean type of climate is characterised by seasonal shifting of pressure belts. In this climate, summers are hot and dry while winters are cold and wet. It is best developed in the European region bordering Mediterranean sea.

89. Which one of the following is not among the principal languages of Jammu and Kashmir?

Correct Answer: (d) Monpa
Solution:Monpa is not among the principal languages of Jammu and Kashmir. Monpa language is spoken by the Monpa ethnic group of Arunachal Pradesh.

According to the department of tourism of Jammu and Kashmir, major languages of Jammu and Kashmir are Urdu, Hindi and Koshur. Further, the Gujari language spoken by Gurjar tribes which are spread across North India, including Jammu and Kashmir.

90. The major part of Central Asia is dominated by which one of the following language families?

Correct Answer: (d) Altaic
Solution:The major part of Central Asia is dominated by Altaic family of languages. Altaic group of language, mainly includes Turkie, Mangolian and Tungusic family of languages.

Apart from Altaic, Indo-European is the second major family of language in this region. Central Asia is the region which stretches from Caspian sea in the West, China in the East, Iran and Afghanistan in the South and Russia in the North. It consists of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.