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

Total Questions: 120

101. Which of the following statements about the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) are correct?

1. NCGG was set up by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.
2. The National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR) has been rechristened and subsumed into NCGG.
3. NCGG is an apex-level autonomous body under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
4. The Chairperson of the Governing Body of the NCGG is the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 4
Solution:Statements (2) and (4) are correct about NCGG (National Centre for Good Governance). It was established in 2014, Under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It is established to advice various Ministries to develop synergy across the ministries to promote innovative ideas. To interact with National and International bodies.

102. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (International Yoga Day)List-II (Theme)
A. 6th Edition1. Yoga for Well-being
B. 7th Edition2. Yoga for Health-Yoga at Home
C. 8th Edition3. Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
D. 9th Edition4. Yoga for Humanity

 

Code:ABCD
(a)2413
(b)2143
(c)3142
(d)3412
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct matching is A-2, B-1,C-4, D-3. International Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June, every year.

The theme of is 6th Edition was Yoga for health - Yoga at home.
The theme of 7th Edition was Yoga for well-being.
The theme of 8th Edition was Yoga for Humanity.
The theme of 9th Edition was Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

103. The joint multinational maritime exercise named IBSAMAR is conducted by the Navies of which of the following countries?

Correct Answer: (d) India, Brazil and South Africa
Solution:IBSAMAR Exercise is an abbreviation of India, Brazil and South Africa Maritime. It is a joint military exercise between India, South Africa and Brazil started in 2008. Its motive is the coverage the Democratic Values, Economic Interests and Maritime Co-operation.

104. In which one of the following cities is the Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery located?

Correct Answer: (c) Cairo
Solution:The Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery is located in Cairo district of Egypt. The memorial pays tribute to 3,727 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War campaign in Egypt and Palestine. It serves as a solemn remembrance of their sacrifice.

105. Under which one of the following rivers has India's first underwater metro train tunnel been constructed?

Correct Answer: (c) Hooghly
Solution:Under Hooghly, India's first underwater metro train tunnel. It has been constructed in Kolkata. If will allow commuters to travel across Hooghly river. It is located 33 metre underground. It made the Howrah metro station the deepest in the country. It is biggest underwater river tunnel of South Asia.

106. Which among the following set of national teams participated in the South Asian Football Federation Championship-2023?

Correct Answer: (c) India, Pakistan, Myanmar
Solution:India Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, are 7 teams participated in the South Asian Football Federation Championship-2023. The current champion is India. India is the most successful team of the tournament by winning 9 titles.

107. Which butterfly species was recently named the official butterfly of Jammu and Kashmir?

Correct Answer: (d) Blue Pansy
Solution:Blue Pansy Butterfly declared as the official Butterfly of Jammu and Kashmir. It aims to promote awareness and conservation efforts for the rich biodiversity found in Jammu and Kashmir. It protects nature environment for future generation.

108. 108.Which company operated the ill-fated Titan submersible which recently imploded killing all five passengers while on a dive to visit the Titanic Shipwreck under the waters of the North Atlantic?

Correct Answer: (c) Ocean Gate Expeditions
Solution:The Titan submersible a imploded and killed all five passengers while on a dive to visit the Titanic Shipwreck under the waters of the North Atlantic. The submersible was built by and operated by a company named Ocean Gate Expeditions.

109. Which among the following is India's longest road tunnel?

Correct Answer: (c) Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel
Solution:Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel in Jammu, is the longest highway tunnel in India. This tunnel was earlier known as Chenani- Nashri Tunnel. It is 9 kilometres long tunnel that connects Udhampur to Raniban in Jammu.

110. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Padma Vibhushan/
Padma Bhushan Award, 2023)		List-II (Category)
A. Dilip Mahalanobis (posthumous)1. Literature and Education
B. Sudha Murthy2. Public affairs
C. S.M. Krishna3. Social work
D. S.L. Bhyrappa4. Medicine

 

Code:ABCD
(a)4321
(b)4312
(c)1234
(d)1324
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct matching is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.

Dilip Mahalanobis awarded with Padma award for Medicine.
Sudha Murthy awarded for Social work.
S.M. Krishna awarded for Public affairs and S.L. Bhyrappa awarded for Literature and Education.