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

Total Questions: 120

81. In which one of the following revolts did the Koya and Konda tribal chiefs rise against the local overlord from a Mansabdar family?

Correct Answer: (c) The Rampa Rebellion, 1922-1924
Solution:In the Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924), the Koya and Konda tribal chiefs rise against the local overlord from a Mansabdar family. As the leader of the Manyam rebellion or the Rampa Rebellion of 1922, Alluri Sitarama Raju led his forces against the British colonial rulers with an aim of expelling them from the Eastern Ghats region in the erstwhile Madras Presidency. The revolt started in August 1922 and ended in May 1924 after the capturing and killing of Raju. However, there was no commission of enquiry placed on the problems faced by the tribes and the reason for rebellion.

82. Which country won the FIFA World Cup (Mens) for maximum number of times?

Correct Answer: (b) Brazil
Solution:Brazil was lifted world cup 5 times.

1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 Argentina has won the FIFA world cup 2022 by defeating France in the penalty shootout by 4-2 after the match was drawn in regular time. This year was held in Quatar.

Gianni Intertion is the current president of FIFA.

83. Who among the following is the author of the famous novel, 'The City of Joy'?

Correct Answer: (b) Dominique Lapierre
Solution:'The City of Joy' is a 1985 novel by Dominique Capierre. It was adapted as a film by Poland Toffe. Calcutta was nicknamed "the city of Joy" after this novel, although the scum was based on an area in its city of Howrali.

The story of the Novel is based on the experience of author that was witnessed by him during his visit, it based on class separation, the caste system and the struggle of the poor India.

84. Who among the following is honoured with the UN Environment Programme's 2022 Champions of the Earth Award in the Enterpreneurial Vision category?

Correct Answer: (c) Purnima Devi Barman
Solution:Dr. Purnima Devi Barman won the Champions of the Earth Award, 2022. It is the UN's highest environmental honour recognises outstanding leaders from Government, civil society and private individuals. It was given by United Nation Environment progarmme. (UNEP) seeks nomination of Individual, organisation, and government working on sustainable solutions to eliminate plastic pollution. In 2018, it was conferred to out PM Narendra Modi.

85. The theme of India's G20 Presidency 'Vasudhaira Kutumbakam' or 'One Earth-One Family-One Future' is drawn from the

Correct Answer: (b) Maha Upanishad
Solution:The theme of GW Summit 2023 is 'Vasudhaira Kutumbakam' or one 'Earth-One' Family-One Future is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad. India will host G20 Summit of 2023 in New Delhi in September month. This G20 platform is to tackle global problems and promote collaboration on various subjects. It is 19th edition of G20.

86. The 16th edition of Indo-Nepal annual joint training exercise in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations was held in December 2022 at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal). What is the name of this exercise?

Correct Answer: (d) Surya Kiran
Solution:Surya Kiran Exercise in the bilateral joint Military Exercise. Between India and Nepal to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in mountainous terrain. It was its 16th edition. Conducted in Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal). It is annual exercise. It established military relations provide humanitarian assistance and anti-terrorist operations.

87. If it is 10:00a.m. at Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), then what will be the time at 90°E longitude?

Correct Answer: (d) 4:00 pm
Solution:Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the yearly average of the time each day when the sun crosses the prime meridian at the royal observatory Greenwich. India has only one time zone.

Greenwich refers to the time zone at zero degree longitude in Great Britain. France has the highest time zone in the world, due to its island territory.

88. Which of the following groups of planets is termed as 'gas planets' as they are composed primarily of lighter ices, liquids and gases?

Correct Answer: (b) Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn
Solution:There are four gas giants in our solar system are Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter. These are also called as Jovian planets. These planets and mostly composed by Hydrogen and Helium Gases. 'Gas Planets' or Gas giants was coined in 1952, by science fiction writer James Blish.

89. Consider the following characteristics of a soil type.

1. These soils consist of various proportions of sand, silt and clay.
2. These soils contains adequate proportions of potash, phosphoric acid and lime.
3. These soils can be further classified on the basis of their age.

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

Correct Answer: (a) Alluvial
Solution:The type is soil discussed in the charactistics is Alluvial soil. It is one of the best, soil requiring the least water due to its high porosity. India one of the richest country in the world in term of alluvial soil. Which cover more than 46% of its total land area. It forms in river basin.

Laterite soil are rocky type rich in Iron and Aluminium commonly formed in hot and wet tropical areas.
Arid soil usually comprises high concentration of gypsum, calcium carbonate and sodium.
Black soil contains humus, phosphoric acid, phosphorus and Ammonia.

90. Consider the following statements and identify the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. In a thermal power station, fuels such as oil, coal or natural gas are used to generate electricity.
2. Fuels are burned to heat water and turn it into steam, which goes through a turbine, which spins and turns, generating electricity.

Correct Answer: (c) Both the statements are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
Solution:Both the statements are correct and statement (2) explains statement (1). In a thermal power station, fuels such as oil, coal or natural gas are burned to heat water and turn it into steam, which goes, through a turbine, which spins and turns, generating electricity.

Therefor in power station heat energy is converted to electrical energy.
Thermal power plants a major source of electricity in the world. They are reliable and efficient and they can be built on a large scale. However, they also have a number of environmental drawbacks, including air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.