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

Total Questions: 120

51. Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Indian Struggle 1920-1942'?

Correct Answer: (b) Subhas Chandra Bose
Solution:Subhas Chandra Bose authored 'The Indian Struggle'. It is the two part book that covers 1920-42 history of colonial period. The book analyses a period of the Indian Independence struggle from the Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movement of the early 1920 to the Quit India Movement.

52. Who among the following is not a woman Nayanar saint ?

Correct Answer: (c) Andal
Solution:Karaikkal Ammaiyar, Mangayarkkarasiyar and Isaignaniyar are the only 3 women saints included under Nayanar saint. The inclusion of only 3 women indicates that there is influence of patriarchal society. Andal was the only female Alvar saint.

53. Which one of the following pairs of terms and their meanings is not correctly matched?

Correct Answer: (b) Nattar : Male serpent deity
Solution:Pair (b) is not correctly matched. Nattar refers to the assembly of leading men of a Nadu or district. It is under the Chola Administration. Nagarakkani.

54. Where is the famous Gupta period Deogarh Temple situated?

Correct Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:The Deogarh Temple is situated in Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Gupta ruler. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the earliest Hindu stone temple still surviving today. It is built in ornate Gupta style. It was first discovered by Charles Strohan.

55. Consider the following statements with reference to the Natraj Bronze Sculpture of Chola period.

1. Shiva is shown balancing himself on his right leg representing tirobhava.
2. Shiva is shown raising his left leg in bhujangatrasita stance, representing kicking away the illusion from the devotee's mind.
3. The main right hand holds the damaru, Shiva's favourite musical instrument.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Statements (1), (2) and (3) are correct with reference to the Natraj Bronze Sculpture of Chola period. Natraj Bronze Sculpture built by Chola queen Sembiyan Mahadevi. Shiva is shown raising his left leg in bhujangatrasita stance, representing kicking away the illusion from the devotee's mind. The single image shows Shiva's role as creator, preserves and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Indian convention of the never ending cycle of time.

56. Which of the following statements about ASEAN are correct?

1. The Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
2. The Chairmanship is decided by voting among the Member States.
3. "One Vision, One Identity, One Community" is the ASEAN motto.
4. 2nd August is celebrated as ASEAN Day.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3
Solution:Statements (1) and (3) are correct about ASEAN. (Association of South-East Asian Nations) ASEAN was established on 8th August, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of ASEAN declaration.

Its headquarters is in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Its chairmanship rotates annually based on the alphabetical order. Its motto is "One Vision, One Identity, One Community."

57. Consider the following statements about the Public Distribution System

1. The Public Distribution System is operated under the joint responsibility of Centre and State/Union Territories.
2. Food Corporation of India has assumed the responsibility for procurement, storage and transportation of food grains to the State Governments.
3. Both Centre and State have the joint responsibility to identify eligible beneficiaries.
4. Some States also distribute additional items of mass consumption through the PDS outlets such as pulses, edible oil, etc.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Statements (1), (2) and (3) are correct about Public Distribution System. It established under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, food and Public distribution. It is operated by both Central and State Government. Food Corporation of India has assumed the responsibility for procurement, storage and transportation of food grains. State government has responsibility to Identify eligible beneficiaries.

58. Which of the following concepts are considered as pillars of Human Development?

1. Equity
2. Sustainability
3. Productivity
4. Security

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:Pillars of Human developments are equity, productivity, empowerment and sustainability. Human development can be described as a process of enlarging opportunities, improving their well-being and livelihood.

59. Which one of the following pairs of events and years is not correctly matched?

Correct Answer: (d) Introduction of the World Wide Web (WWW) - 1995
Solution:Pair (d) is not correctly matched as the World Web was introduced in 1989. It is world's dominant information system platform. It is primary tool and billion of people world wide use to interact with the Internet.

60. Identify the type of soil on the basis of given characteristics.

1. They contain a large proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium and thus, they are infertile.
2. Their structure ranges from sandy to loamy.
3. They are more widespread in Western Gujarat, Deltas of the Eastern coast and in Sunderban areas of West Bengal.

Correct Answer: (d) Saline soil
Solution:The given characteristics are of Saline soil. They are seen to possess high concentration of Potassium ions, Chloride ions and Sulfate ions. Its pH raises from 7 to 8.5. This soil lacked nitrogen and calcium due to this its fertility is also low. Mangrooves can be grown on saline soil. Its found on the coastal region of the country.