SOLVED PAPER 2021 (CDS) (I) (General Awareness)

Total Questions: 120

71. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II 
A. Cyclones1. Western Australia
B. Hurricanes2. South China Sea
C. Typhoons3. Indian Ocean
D. Willy-willies4. Atlantic Ocean

 

Code:ABCD
(a)3241
(b)3421
(c)1423
(d)1243
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct matching of the lists is
List-I List-II 
A. Cyclones3. Indian Ocean
B. Hurricanes4. Atlantic Ocean
C. Typhoons2. South China Sea
D. Willy willies1. Western Australia

72. Which of the following is/are social security scheme(s) ?

1. Atal Pension Yojana
2. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
3. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:All the schemes given above are social security schemes.

73. Which one of the following units is not a part of All India Radio's Transcription and Programme Exchange Service?

Correct Answer: (c) Advanced Research Unit
Solution:Advanced Research unit is not a part of All India Radio's Transcription and Programme Exchange Service.

74. Which of the following statements about the Panchayati Raj System are correct?

1. All seats in a Panchayat are filled by persons chosen by direct election.
2. The 'Gram Sabha' consists of persons registered in the village electoral rolls.
3. The Chairperson of a Panchayat is elected in accordance with a law passed by each state.
4. All states in India have a three-tier system of Panchayats.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:A three-tier structure of the Indian administration for rural development is called Panchayati Raj. The aim of the Panchayati Raj is to develop local self-governments in districts, zones and villages. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee and Panchayati Raj, the committee was appointed in 1957, to examine and suggest measures for better working of the Community Development Programme and the National Extension Service. The committee suggested the establishment of a democratic decentralised local government which came to be known as the Panchayati Raj.

75. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission.
2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
3. The State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3
Solution:The commission is responsible for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections for the panchayat. The state legislature may make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the panchayats.

76. Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Union Cabinet?

Correct Answer: (b) It is responsible to the Parliament.
Solution:The Council of Ministers is directly responsible to the Lok Sabha and can remain in office so long as it enjoys the majority support in the House of the People. If the Lok Sabha passes a vote of no confidence against the Council of Ministers, the ministers have to resign collectively.

77. Which one of the following statements about the composition of the Parliament is not correct?

Correct Answer: (a) Representatives of the states in Rajya Sabha are elected directly by the people.
Solution:Rajya Sabha (The Council of States) is the Upper House (Second. Chamber or House of Elders) and it represents the States and Union Territories of the Indian Union. It is called the permanent House of the Parliament as it is never fully dissolved.

The IV Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and UTs. Maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 (out of which 238 members are representatives of the states and UTs (elected indirectly) and 12 are nominated by the President).

The representatives of states are elected by the members of state legislative assemblies.

78. Which among the following fundamental rights is/are available to non-citizens?

1. Freedom of speech
2. Protection against self-incrimination
3. Freedom of conscience
4. Non-discrimination in matters of employment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Solution:Fundamental Rights (available to citizens as well foreigners) (except enemy aliens)

Equality before law - Article 14

Protection in respect of conviction for offences. - Article 20

Protection of personal life and liberty - Article 21

Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases - Article 22

Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour - Article 23

Prohibition of employment of children in factories - Article 24

Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion - Article 25

Freedom to manage religious affairs - Article 26

Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion - Article 27

Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions - Article 28

79. Which one of the following statements about the Vice-President of India is not correct?

Correct Answer: (a) He is not eligible for re-election.
Solution:Vice-President of India is Eligible for Re-election. There is no direct election for the Vice-President of India however, he/she is indirectly elected by an Electoral College. The election process is quite similar to that of the President of India but the electoral college that elects President is different from the electoral college responsible for the election of Vice-President of India.

80. A motion of no-confidence is moved against

Correct Answer: (b) the Council of Ministers.
Solution:A motion of no-confidence is moved against council of Ministers. A no-confidence motion can be moved by any member of the House. It can be moved only in the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and conduct of Lok Sabha specifies the procedure for moving a no-confidence motion. If the government is not able to prove its majority in the House, then the government of the day has to resign.