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

Total Questions: 120

81. Which one of the following set of trees does not belong to Temperate Floral Zone of Himalayas?

Correct Answer: (a) Cashewnut and Magnolia
Solution:Cashewnut and Magnolia generally grow in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerela. They does not grow in Temperate Floral Zone of Himalayas. Oak, Maple, Rhododendrons, Birch and Laurels all grow in the Himalayan Floral Zone.

82. Which one of the following statements about plantation agriculture is not correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Plantation farmers rear the animals for sale.
Solution:Statement (d) is not correct about Plantation agriculture. Plantation estates are scientifically managed and they require heavy capital outlay. They mainly have foreign ownership of lands and local labour. They does not rear animal for sale.

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

List-I (Name of Shifting Cultivation)List-II (Country)
A. Roca1. Sri Lanka
B. Chena2. Thailand
C. Masole3. Brazil
D. Tamarai4. Zaire

 

Code:ABCD
(a)2413
(b)2143
(c)3412
(d)3142
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correct matching is A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2.
Roca is called in Brazil.
Chena is called in Sri Lanka.
Masole is called in Zaire.
and Tamarai is called in Thailand.

84. Consider the following statements with reference to Paleolithic tools.

1. Isampur was a well-known centre of stone tool manufacture located in Gulbarga district of Karnataka and was situated along a small seasonal stream known as Kamta Halla.
2. A Paleolithic blade is a flake tool, the length of which is more than twice its width.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Both the statements (1) and (2) are correct about Paleolithic tools. Isampur was a well-known centre of stone tool manufacturing located in Gulbarga district of Karnataka. It was situated along a small seasonal stream known as Kamta Halla. A Paleolithic blade is a flake tool the length of which is more than twice its width.

85. Consider the following statements about science in medieval South India.

1. The Katapayadi system of numerals, which was invented by Vararuchi of Kerala, the author of Chandra Vakyas, was used for calculating the position of Moon on any day of the year.
2. Achyuta Pisharati (1550-1621) wrote Uparagakriyakrama, a text on eclipses.
3. Ravi Verma of Mahodayapuram set up an observatory and is also said to have inaugurated the Kollam Era.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 2
Solution:Statement (1) and (2) are correct about science in medieval South India. The Katapayadi system of numerals, which was invented by Vararuchi of Kerala, the author of Chandra Vakyas, was used for calculating the position of Moon on any day of the year.

Achyuta Pisharati (1550-1621) wrote Uparagakriyakrama, a text on eclipses.

Statement (3) is incorrect as Kollam Era was started by Udayamarthanda Varma in 825 AD.

86. Which of the following dynasties of South India issued their documents first in Prakrit and later in Sanskrit?

Correct Answer: (c) The Pallavas of Tondaimandalam
Solution:The Pallavas of Tondaimandalam of South India issued their documents first in Prakrit and later in Sanskrit.

The Pallavas existed from 275 to 897 AD, ruling a significant portion of the Deccan, also known as Tondaimandalam. Simha Vishnu is the founder of Pallavas. Mahendra Varman was one of the significant ruler of this dynasty.

87. Who was the author of the Gwalior Prashasti of Mihira Bhoja?

Correct Answer: (a) Nagabhatta
Solution:Baladitya was the author of the Gwalior Prashasti of Mihira Bhoja. It was written in Sanskrit recorded the construction of Surya Temple. It also describes the exploits of Nagabhatta, a Pratihar king. It was discovered by Alexander Cunningham. The inscription was commissioned by Matricheta.

88. The Sahajiya Culture, which can be traced back to 10th and 11th centuries, is usually associated with

Correct Answer: (a) early Bhakti traditions
Solution:The Sahajiya Culture was a Vaishnava Bhakti tradition which developed during the Post-Chaitanya epoch.

It first arose in Bengal region by Sahajiya Siddhas.

89. The landmark Supreme Court judgement in the case Subhash Sharma v. Union of India (1991) refer to which one of the following basic features of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: (a) Judicial Review
Solution:Judcial Review is the basic feature of the constitution referred in landmark judgement in the case of Subhash Sharma V. Union of India case 1991. It is the power of the Supreme Court or High Court to examine the constitutionality of any law. If the court arrives at the conclusion that the law is in consistent with the provision of the Constitution, such a law is declared as unconstitutional and inapplicable.

90. Which of the following statements about the Panchayats in India, as per the Constitution of India is/are correct?

1. There is a provision for reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
2. Panchayats are not authorised to collect taxes.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Both the statements are correct about the Panchayat in India as there the Constitution of India. It is because there is a provision for reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayat and Panchayats are not authorised to collect taxes. Panchayats are organised in our country by 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.