CAPF-AC Sample Practice Paper-1 ( General Studies)

1. Which one of the following is NOT a Central Paramilitary Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs ?

(a) Central Industrial Security Force
(b) Central Reserve Police Force
(c) Ladakh Scouts
(d) Border Security Force

2. Which one of the following is correct with respect to Pawan Hans ?

(a) It is a fighter aircraft operational with the Indian Air Force
(b) It is India's one of the leading helicopter service provider
(c) It is a wind energy plant located in Himachal Pradesh
(d) It is a mountain peak situated at the Kargil region

3. Consider the following statements about Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

1. The NSG guidelines are implemented by each participating government in accordance with its national laws.
2. The NSG guidelines facilitate the development of nuclear trade.
3. South Africa is the only country from Africa in the NSG.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

4. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the historic Stilwell road ?

1. It connects India and Myanmar through Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It was built by the Japanese during the World War II.
3. The road lies in the lands of three different countries—China, Myanmar and India.

Select the answer using the code given below
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3

5. Consider the following paragraph

With origins shrouded in mystery, the dancers of this classical form of dance of India communicate inner emotions and themes through cadences of body flexions, movements and kinetic suggestions. Three styles of this form of dance exist, originating from the three different regions of Seraikela (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal), and Mayurbhanj (Orissa). Martial movements, strong and Intelligence) rhythmic statements and dynamic use of space are characteristic of this dance form. The dance is an excellent culmination of enormous vitality and virility. As it is difficult to dance for long with a mask, the dance does not last more than 7-10 minutes.

The above paragraph may be attributed to which one of the following dance form ?
(a) Jatra
(b) Chhau
(c) Garba
(d) Cheraw

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6. Which one of the following is not a function of Reserve Bank of India?

(a) Banker to the government
(b) Keeping foreign exchange reserve
(c) Issuing of one rupee coin and note
(d) Regulating credit in the country

7. Which among the following is correct regarding financial stability report?

(a) It is published by finance ministry
(b) It is published twice in a year

(a) a only
(b) b only
(c) Both
(d) None of these

8. In the wake of 14th finance commission recommendation, we have seen various changes in the Centre-State financial relations. Which of the following statements are correct after 14th FC recommendations?

1. Grant for BRGF and Rajiv Gandhi panchayat sashaktikaranyojana have increased
2. Devolution from tax pool has been increased.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None of these

9. Which of the following passes connect Kashmir valley to Ladakh?

(a) Nathu la
(b) Rohtang
(c) Zoji la
(d) None of the above

10. Which of the following is correct regarding Asian Development Bank?

1. It was formed immediately after the second world war
2. It's headquarter is located in Manila
3. ADB admits member of UNESCAP only

(a). 1,2
(b). 2,3
(c). 2 only
(d). All

11. Consider the following statements about Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948

1. The Act is applicable to non-seasonal factories using power and employing 20 or more persons.
2. The ESI Scheme has already been implemented in different areas in all the States/Union Territories of India.
3. ESI Scheme being contributory in nature, all the employees in the factories or establishments to which the Act applies shall be insured.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

12. From the paragraph given below identify the temple referred to :

Situated on the serene surrounding on the bank of river Mahanadi, this temple is one of the wonders of the medieval period and draws attention of several devotees, tourists, and researchers from all around the world. The temple does not stand upright and is tilted towards one side. Another attraction of the temple is Kudo fish for which special offerings are made.

(a) Muktesvara temple
(b) Huma temple
(c) Cuttack Chandi temple
(d) Lingaraj temple

13. Consider the following statements with respect to recent developments in infrastructure sector in India

1. India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited was set up as a banking company for providing long-term loans for financing infrastructure projects.
2. 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment under automatic route is permitted for all infrastructure projects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

14. Which of the following statements about 'Ujjawala', a comprehensive scheme for the prevention of trafficking, rescue and rehabilitation of women and child victims is not correct ?

(a) It consists of certain mechanisms for the reintegration and repatriation of victims including cross border victims
(b) This scheme is being implemented by various non- governmental organizations to provide direct aid and benefit to victims of trafficking
(c) The scheme has four components, viz., Prevention,Rescue, Rehabilitation and Repatriation
(d) The scheme is designed to liberate victims of commercial sexual exploitation

15. Consider the following paragraph on Indian painting :

Women are mainly engaged in the creation of these paintings. These paintings do not depict mythological characters or images of deities, but depict social life. Images of human beings and animals, along with scenes from daily life are created in a loose rhythmic pattern. Painted white on mud walls, they are pretty close to prehistoric cave paintings in execution and usually depict scenes of human figures engaged in activities like hunting, dancing, sowing and harvesting. Stylistically, they can be recognized by the fact that they are painted on an austere mud base using one colour, white, with occasional dots in red and yellow. This colour is obtained from grounding rice into white powder. The paragraph given above characterizes which one of the following folk and art form of India?

(a) Tanjore art
(b) Madhubani painting
(c) Warli folk painting
(d) Pattachitra painting

16. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists

    List I                 List II
(Defence Term)     (Explanation)
A. Arsenal             1. An aerial duel between two or more aircrafts at a close range
B. Battery              2. Compulsory recruitment of personnel for service in the armed force
C. Conscription      3. A unit of number of artillery guns, mobile or fixed
D. Dogfight            4. Place where arms and ammunition are manufactured and stored
 

Code
        A         B         C         D
(a)     1         2         3         4
(b)     4         3         2         1
(c)     1         3         2         4
(d)     4         2         3         1

17. Which of the following is correct regarding GSAT-17?

1. It is the heaviest spacecraft built by the Indian Space Research Organisation
2. It will add to the services they provide for broadcasting, telecommunications, VSAT services, meteorology, search and rescue

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None

18. Consider the following paragraph and identify with the help of the code given below the dance technique referred to in the paragraph

Originally known as the "backslide" or "walking on your toes" is a dance technique that presents the illusion of the dancer being pulled backwards while attempting to walk forward. A break dancing move, it became popular around the world after Michael Jackson executed it during a performance in 1983. It subsequently became his signature move, and is now one of the best-known dance techniques in the world.

(a) Vaganova
(b) Cecchetti
(c) Moonwalk
(d) Jazz

19. Petya and wannacry has been in news recently, which of the following is correct about them?

(a) They are virus’s effecting only military systems across the world
(b) They are new missiles developed by North Korea
(c) They are ransomware which affects all the systems
(d) None of the above

20. Which among the following was given the gold medal in the National Award for e-Governance, 2008-09 in the innovative usage of technology in e-Governance category?

(a) 'Jaankarf, Government of Bihar, DAR & PG, Patna
(b) 'E-CITV Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, e-Governance Department, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
(c) 'Sujala Watershed Project', Government of Karnataka,Watershed Development Department, Bangaluru
(d) 'Fire Alert and Messaging System', Government of Madhya Pradesh, Forest Department, Bhopal

21. There are 12 major ports in India and Port Trust Boards have been setup for the administration, control and management of 11 of these 12 ports. Which one of the following major ports has been incorporated as a company under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 and not administered by a Port Trust Board?

(a) Haldia
(b) Paradip
(c) Ennore
(d) Kandla

22. Consider the following statements

1. According to IFC/World Bank Doing Business Report, 2009 India is the most difficult country to enforce contracts in a court or otherwise.
2. According to the UNIDO Report, 2009 in the Competitive Industrial Performance Index India is ahead of China.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

23. Which one of the following statements about Sukhoi- SOMKI fighter aircraft is not correct?

(a) It is a twin cockpit multi-role all- weather fighter aircraft
(b) It has air-to-air refuelling capability
(c) The aircraft being manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (Nasik)
(d) Pune is the latest base for these most potent combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force

24. Consider the following paragraph and using the code given below identify the State referred to in the paragraph The State has huge potential in carbon trading, thanks to its vast forest reserve. Nearly 88 per cent area of the State is covered by forest, against the national average of 33 per cent. In the North-East India, this is the first State to take initiative in carbon trading.

(a) Manipur
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Mizoram
(d) Nagaland

25. Which of the following is correct regarding NATO?

1. At the time of its formation it has 28 members
2. In case of an attack against any of the members, it is considered that attack is against all its members.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None

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Answer:-

1. (a)     2. (b)     3. (c)     4. (b)     5.(d)     6. (b)     7. (d)     8. (c)     9. (b)     10. (c)
11.(b)   12. (c)   13.(c)    14.(d)   15.(d)   16. (a)   17. (b)    18. (d)   19. (a)     20. (b)
21. (d)     22. (a)     23. (b)     24. (c)     25. (a)