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

Total Questions: 120

21. As per the Cabinet Resolution of 1st January, 2015, the NITI Aayog consists of

1. Prime Minister of India
2. Governing Council comprising of Chief Minister of all the States and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories
3. Rural Development Minister
4. Chief Executive Officer to be appointed by the Prime Minister

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4
Solution:(1), (2) and (4) are correct options. As per the Cabinet Resolution of 1st January, 2015, the NITI Aayog consists of Prime Minister as the Chairman and Governing Council comprising of Chief Minister of all states and Lieutenant-Governor of UT and Chief Executive Officer to be appointed by the Prime Minister.

22. The executive is given an advance grant to meet temporary and running requirements of Government of India in the beginning of the new financial year until the demands are voted by the legislature. This is known as

Correct Answer: (b) Vote on Account
Solution:Vote on Account allows the Government to meet its expenses in the short period of time, leading upto election.

A Vote on Account is passed as a convention without discussion as opposed to full budget where the budget is passed only after discussion are held. It is like grant in advance.

23. Which of the following is/are United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(s)?

1. Decent work and economic growth
2. Peace, justice and strong institutions
3. Responsible production consumption and

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Options (1), (2) and (3) are correct. These are Sustainable Development Goals. Decent work and economic growth is Goal-8. Peace, justice and strong Institution is Goal-16. Responsible, consumption and production is Goal-12. They were adopted in 2015 by United Nations and aimed to be completed upto 2030.

24. Consider the following statements on 'Fog'.

1. Fog is simply a cloud that forms close to the ground.
2. Radiation fog is associated with radiation cooling of the land at night.
3. Advection fog forms when moisture is blown over a cold surface and is chilled by contact.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Options (1), (2) and (3) are correct. Fog shows up when water vapour or water in its gaseous form condense. Radiation fog is associated with radiation cooling of the land at night. Advection fog forms when moisture is blown over a cold surface and is chilled by contact. Fog is simply a cloud that forms close to the ground.

25. Which one of the following landforms is/are formed by wind erosion?

Correct Answer: (c) Zeugen
Solution:Wind Erosion forms lots of landforms and Zeugen is one of them. Zeugen is tablet shaped area of rocks found in arid and semi-arid areas formed when more resistant rock is reduced at a slower rate than softer rocks around it under the effect of erosion. Mostly formed in dry desert.

26. Which one of the following crops is not cultivated under dryland farming?

Correct Answer: (c) Sugarcane
Solution:In Dryland farming, mainly Jowar, Bazra, Ragi, Groundnuts, Grapes etc. These crops grow using the winter crops are grown water stored in the soil, rather than depending on rainfall during the growing season. Sugarcane is grown in rainfed region and requires plenty of water for growing.

27. Which one of the following forms of settlement develops around a lake?

Correct Answer: (c) Circular
Solution:Circular pattern or settlement develops around lakes, tanks and sometimes the village is planned in such a way that the central part remains open and is used for keeping the animals to protect them from the wild animals. This type of settlements are also established around craters.

28. How can resources be classified on the basis of their origin?

Correct Answer: (a) Biotic and abiotic
Solution:Resources can be classified as biotic and abiotic on the basis of their origin.

Resources obtained from the resources living organisms like human, animals, micro-organisms and plants are called biotic e.g., forests, wildlife, fisheries, livestock etc. Resources which are obtained from non-living things are called abiotic resources. e.g., Iron, copper, gold, air, water, soil etc.

29. Which one among the following is the highest mountain in Africa?

Correct Answer: (b) Mount Kilimanjaro
Solution:Mount Kilimanjaro is highest mountain in Africa. It is located in Tanzania. It is about 58.95 metres and highest freestanding mountain in the world. It is a volcanic mountain, but it is dormant.

30. Which of the following action(s) by the Government would lead to contraction of money supply in the economy?

1. Purchase of Treasury Bills by the Central Bank from public
2. Sale of Treasury Bills by the Central Bank to public
3. Sale of foreign exchange by the Central Bank
4. Purchase of foreign exchange by the Central Bank

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Solution:Options (2) and (3) are the actions led by the Central Government for the contraction of money supply in the economy. The sale of government securities to the public by the Central Bank leads to reduce the money supply in the market, selling of Treasury Bills by the Central Bank and sale of foreign currency into the market.