SOLVED PAPER 2023 (CDS) (I) (General Studies)

Total Questions: 120

101. Consider the following statement about Kanaganahalli archaeological site.

1. It is situated on the bank of Bhima river.
2. The remains of the Kanaganahalli Stupa can be dated between 1st and 3rd centuries CE.
3. Emperor Ashoka's image was found at the site.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Statements (1), (2) and (3) given above are correct.

Kanganahalli, situated about 3 km from Sannati, is an important Buddhist site where an ancient Mahastupa was built. It is on the left bank of the Bhima river in Chitapur taluk, Kalaburagi district in Karnataka, India.

The remains of the excavations site at Kanaganahalli can be dated to between the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD.

The Kanaganahalli Maha Stupa is the veritable gallery of eminent rulers like King Ashoka and the Shatavahana rulers (Simuka, Pulumavi) are immortalised by depicting their portraits at Kanaganahalli.

Unlike the torana of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, portrait of emperor Ashoka is said to have depicted there in inscription found at Kanaganahalli.

102. Which of the following statements about volcanoes are correct?

1. The strength of a volcano is measured by the Volcanic Explosive Index.
2. Iceland and Philippines were created by volcanic activity.
3. Volcanic soils are rich, deep and fertile and allow intensive agriculture to take place.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3
Solution:Statements (1) and (3) are correct about volcanoes.

A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash and gases erupt. Mostly volcanoes lies on the tectonic boundaries. The strength of the volcano measured on volcanic Explosive Index numeric scale 0 to 8.

Volcanic deposits are enriched in elements such as magnesium and potassium. It is very fertile soil.

103. Consider the following characteristics of a cloud type.

1. They are born through convection.
2. Only cloud type that can produce hail, thunder and lightning.
3. They are large cauliflower-shaped towers, often 'anvil tops'.

Identify the types of cloud on the basis of the given characteristics.

Correct Answer: (b) Cumulonimbus
Solution:The given characteristics are of Cumulonimbus Clouds.

Cumulonimbus Clouds cauliflower shaped clouds usually spotted in fair weather, formed due to convection.

Stratocumulus Clouds they are the indicators of change in the weather. They produce no precipitation.

Cirrocumulus Clouds they are layered clouds. They are the sign that Rain is coming.

Nimbostratus Clouds they dark, grey, featureless thick clouds, produced persistence of rain.

104. Meena wants to show diagrammatically how two sets of data, namely, population size and number of services are related to each other. Which one of the following will be the most suitable for the presentation?

Correct Answer: (c) Bar chart
Solution:A bar chart or bar graph is a chart or graph that presents categorical data with the rectangular bars with heights or lengths proportionals to the values that they represents.

The bars can be plotted vertically or horizontally. A vertical bar chart is sometimes called as a column chart. The chart enable us to compare numericals values like intergers, percentage and demographic data.

105. Which one of the following Indian states has the longest coastline?

Correct Answer: (b) Gujarat
Solution:Gujarat has the longest coastline in India along its Kathiawar region. The length is 1600 kilometre surrounded by Arabian sea. Gujarat is the land of rich handicraft like Patola, Khadi, Bandhani, Block printing, Namda, Rogan paintings, etc.

Tamil Nadu has 1076 kilometre of coastal boundary while Maharashtra has 720 km.

Andhra Pradesh has 972 kilometre of coastal boundary.

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

1. Vishakhapatnam Port is a land-locked harbour.
2. Deendayal Port is a tidal port.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Both the statement (1) and (2) are correct. Vishakhapatnam Port is a land locked harbour. It is one of the 13 major parts of India. It is India's second largest port by volume of cargo handled.

Deendayal port also known as Kandla port of Gujarat is Tidal port. Located in Gulf of Kutch. Tidal ports are those ports in which the level of water within port varies with the change of water levels in oceans.

107. There is an increase in forest cover area of India between 2011 and 2021. However, there is a decrease in forest cover area of India during the same period in

Correct Answer: (b) moderately dense forest (canopy density between 40-70 per cent).
Solution:Forest cover refers to the lands more than 1 hectare in Area, having a tree canopy density of more than 10%.

National Action plan on climate change, it aims at protecting, restoring and enchancing India's Forest Cover and responding to climate change.

India's forest cover increased by 2,261 sq km. Since 2019. Report said 17 states and UT had more than 33% of their area under forest cover.

108. Consider the following statements concerning the National Education Policy, 2020.

1. At least 50 percent of the learners through school and higher education system to: get exposure to vocational education by 2025.
2. Secondary schools should collaborate with ITIs, Polytechnics and local industries.
3. Vocational education to be exclusively provided by NGOs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2
Solution:Only 1 and 2 statements are correct.

The new education policy has replaced the old education policy of India. It is based on four main pillars called access, equity, quality and accountability. There will be 5+3+3+4 structure. It will also focus on vocational skills like at least 50 percent of learners to get exposure to vocational education by 2025. Reform in school curriculum and pedagogy.

109. Which of the following sets of States is at the bottom of the Composite SDG India Index, 2020-2021 as per the NITI Aayog?

Correct Answer: (a) Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar
Solution:Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar, A composite score for SDG Index is computed in the range of 0-100 for each state/UT based on its aggregate performance across 16 SDG. Kerala and Chandigarh were leading state/UT. State were classified in 4 categories Aspirants, Performed, Front Runner and Achiever. Assam, Jharkhand and Bihar have emerged as the worst performer with the lowest score of 50.

110. Which one of the following is not a part of Article 51 of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: (c) Use of UN peacekeeping force for resolution of international disputes.
Solution:Use of UN peacekeeping force for resolution of international disputes. Article 51 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy Based on Liberal-Intellectual Principles. It deals with the promotion of international peace and security, encouraging settlement of international disputes by arbitration. It also keep to maintain honourable relations between the nations.