SOLVED PAPER 2022 (CDS) (II) (General Studies)

Total Questions: 120

81. The term 'Thermal High Altitude Area Defense', sometimes mentioned in news, refers to

Correct Answer: (a) Anti-Missile system
Solution:The term 'Thermal High Altitude Area Defense', sometimes mentioned in news refers to Anti-Missile system. Thermal High Altitude Area Defense is an American Anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to shoot down short, medium and intermediate range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase by intercepting with a hit to kill approach. It was developed after the experience of Iraq's Scud missile attacks during the Gulf War in 1991. The THAAD interceptor carries no warhead, instead relying on its kinetic energy of impact to destroy the incoming missile.

82. With reference to Brah Mos missile, consider the following statements.

1. It has a flight range of up to 290 km.
2. It is capable of attaining a speed of 2.8 Mach.
3. Its cruising altitude could be up to 30 km.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2
Solution:Statements 1 and 2 are correct with reference to Brah Mos missile.

The missile has a flight range of up to 290 km with supersonic speed all through the flight, leading to shorter flight time, consequently ensuring lower dispersion of targets, quicker engagement time and non-interception by any known weapon system in the world.

The BrahMos is a Ramjet Supersonic cruise missile of a short-range developed by DRDO and the Russian Federation's NPOM. It can attain a speed of MACH 2.8 to MACH 3 and can be upgraded to the speed of MACH 5 (Hypersonic).

Statement 3 is incorrect.

It operates on 'Fire and Forget Principle', adopting varieties of flights on its way to the target. Its destructive power is enhanced due to large kinetic energy on impact. Its cruising altitude could be up to 15 km and terminal altitude is as low as 10 metres. It carries a conventional warhead weighing 200 to 300 kg.

83. Which one of the following is not a category under which the President of India nominates Members of Parliament?

Correct Answer: (d) State service
Solution:State service is not a category under which the President of India nominates Members of Parliament. Twelve members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India for six-year term for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences and social services. This right has been bestowed upon the President according to the Fourth Schedule (Articles 4(1) and 80(2)) of the Constitution of India.

84. India is still a young country as the median age of its population is

Correct Answer: (b) between 25 to 30 years
Solution:India is still a young country as the median age of its population is. between 25 to 30 years.

India is the second most populated country in the world with nearly a fifth of the world's population. India has more than 50% of its population below the age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35. In the year 2020, the average age of an Indian is 29 years. The number of Indians under the age of five peaked in 2007, and since then the number has been falling. The number of Indians less than 15 years old peaked slightly later in 2011 and is now also declining.

85. Blue Helmets are

Correct Answer: (a) United Nations Peacekeepers
Solution:Blue Helmets are United Nations Peacekeepers.

Peacekeeping by the United Nations is a role held by the Department of Peace Operation as an "instrument developed by the organisation as a way to help countries torn by conflict to create the conditions for lasting peace".

Peacekeepers observe peace processes in post-conflict areas and assist ex-combatants in implementing the peace agreements they may have signed. UN peacekeepers are often referred to as Blue Helmets because of their light blue helmets. It can include soldiers, police officers and civilian personnel.

86. Which one of the following central features is not associated with Capitalist Economy?

Correct Answer: (d) Economic organisation is based on planning, a supposedly rational process of resource allocation.
Solution:Statement (d) is not related to the central features associated with Capitalist Economy.

Capitalism is an economic system that focuses on a free market to determine the most efficient allocation of resources and sets prices based on supply and demand. Socialism is often presented as the opposite of capitalism whereby there is no free market and the allocation of resources is determined by a central body.

87. Which among the following is not the strength or chief benefit of bicameralism?

Correct Answer: (d) It often acts as a check on democratic rule, particularly when their members are non-elected or indirectly elected.
Solution:Statement (d) is not the strength or chief benefit of bicameralism.

The chief benefits of bicameralism:

(a) Second chambers check the power of first chambers and prevent abuses of majoritarian rule.

(b) Bicameral assemblies more effectively check the power of the executive, because there are two chambers to expose the failings of government.

(c) Two-chamber assemblies widen the basis of representation, allowing each house to articulate a different range of interests and respond to different groups of voters.

(d) Second chambers can act as a constitutional safeguard, delaying the passage of controversial legislation and allowing time for discussion and public debate.

88. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was established in the year

Correct Answer: (c) 2016
Solution:The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was established in the year 2016.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is the regulator for overseeing insolvency proceedings and entities. It was established on 1st October, 2016, and given statutory powers through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, which was passed by Lok Sabha on 5th May, 2016. It covers individuals, companies, limited liability partnerships and partnership firms. The new code will speed up the resolution process for stressed assets in the country. It attempts to simplify the process of insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.

89. Which one of the following is the other term used for 'Focus' in relation with an earthquake?

Correct Answer: (a) Hypocentre
Solution:Hypocentre is the other term used for 'Focus' in relation with earthquake.

The hypocentre is the point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts. The epicentre is the point directly above it at the surface of the Earth. It is also commonly termed as the focus. The earthquake's hypocentre is the position where the strain energy stored in the rock is first released.

90. Which one of the following is not a mountain peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Correct Answer: (c) Lhotse Peak
Solution:Lhotse Peak is not a mountain peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world at 8,516 metres after Mount Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga. The main summit is on the border between Tibet autonomous region of China and the Khumbu region of Nepal.

Saddle Peak, Mount Thuillier and Mount Diavolo are the mountain peaks in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.