CAPF-AC Sample Practice Paper-8 ( General Studies)

1. A person may bleed from the nose when at a great height above the sea level. With reference to this, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The pressure exerted by the blood in blood capillaries is slightly less than the atmospheric pressure
(b) The pressure exerted by the blood in blood capillaries is more than the atmospheric pressure
(c) There is no difference in the internal and external pre ssure s on the walls of the ce lls a nd blood capillaries
(d) Blood capillaries in the nose can absorb less oxygen at greater height so it bursts

2. The Stethoscope used by a medical practitioner is based on the phenomenon of

(a) multiple reflection of sound waves
(b) scattering of sound waves
(c) refraction of sound waves
(d) None of the above

3. The Earth travels on its orbit at a speed of approximately 4400 km/h. Why do we not feel this high speed?

(a) We are too small compared to the size of the Earth
(b) Our relative speed with respect to the Earth along the Earth's orbit is zero
(c) The gravity of the Earth constantly pulls us towards the Earth's centre
(d) The solar system as a whole is also moving

4. During free fall of an object

(a) its potential energy increases and its kinetic energy decreases
(b) its potential energy decreases and its kinetic energy increases
(c) both, its potential energy and kinetic energy increase
(d) both, its potential energy and kinetic energy decrease

5. Spectacles used for viewing 3-Dimensional films have

(a) convex lens
(b) polaroids
(c) concave lens
(d) bifocal lens

6. Which one of the following pair s of rays is not electromagnetic in nature?

(a) X-rays and cathode rays
(b) Gamma rays and X-rays
(c) Alpha rays and beta rays
(d) Beta rays and gamma rays

7. Which one of the following is a compound?

(a) Milk
(b) Sugar
(c) Tea
(d) Coffee

8. Consider the following statements :

1. Nuclear power is the fourth largest source of e le ctr i city in Ind i a a f te r the r ma l, hyd r o a nd renewable sources.
2. India is a non-signatory of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty.
3. India is a member of Nuclear Suppliers Group. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3

9. Consider the following statements :

1. Non Resident Indians (NRIs) cannot maintain both Rupee and foreign currency accounts in India.
2. The National Commission for Women has recommended that registration of marriages of NRIs be made mandatory.
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

10. With which one among the following countries India does not have any defence treaty?

(a) France
(b) Israel
(c) China
(d) UK

11. Which of the following statements regarding the 'doctrine of cold start' of the Indian Army is/are correctly?

1. It involves joint operations between India's three services and integrated battle groups.
2. It is a defensive doctrine to respond to Pakistani attack on Indian territory.
3. The doctrine was launched in the year 2004.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3

12.Which one among the following is the oldest regiment of the Indian Army?

(a) The Punjab Regiment
(b) The Madras Regiment
(c) The Dogra Regiment
(d) The Gorkha Rifles

13. Which one among the following statements about Agni- I is correct?

(a) It is a single stage, solid fuel missile
(b) It has a maximum striking range of 1000 km
(c) It is a double stage, solid fuel missile
(d) It has a maximum striking range of 1500 km

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14. Operation all clear was launched by the

(a) Indian Army against the NSCN (IM) in Nagaland
(b) Indian Army and Myanmarese Militaries against the insurgents of North-East India
(c) Royal Bhutan Army against the insurgents of North- East India
(d) Indian Army against the militants of Jammu andKashmir

15. Which among the following actions would violate human rights?

1. State forces disrupting peaceful protests.
2. State forces carrying out search warrants in insurgency affected areas.
3. State forces engaging with armed insurgents in civilian areas resulting in loss of civilian lives.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) None of these

16.   Statement I: Crooke's glass for spectacles contains rare earth metal oxides of praseodymium and neodymium.
        Statement II : Crooke's glass is characterized by its ability to absorb ultraviolet light and to transmit visible light completely.

17.   Statement I : Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactor.
        Statement II: Thermal neutrons are used for fission reaction in a reactor.

18.   Statement I : Conversion of coal to diamond is a physical change.
        Statement II : Physical change does not change the composition of the material.

19.   Statement I : The Finance Commission makes principles which govern the grants in aid of revenues given to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
        Statement II: Members of the Finance Commission are drawn from all the States and Union territories.

20.   Statement I : Despite the northerly latitude, the climate of UK is generally mild.
        Statement II: Warm air from North Atlantic Drift and Western Africa combines with cold wet air from the Arctic and Iceland.

21.   Statement I : The Greek influence on the Indian art manifested itself in the form of Gandhara School of Art and moved from Taxila to Mathura and Saranath.
        Statement II: During Gupta period art became entirely and truly Indian.

22. The antipodal position of a place located at 35° South and 80° West is

(a) 55° North and 80° East
(b) 35° North and 100° East
(c) 100° North and 80° East
(d) 55° South and 10° East

23. The irregularity in the amount of rainfall in different parts of north Indian plains is mainly due to

(a) irregular intensity of low pressure in the north western parts of India
(b) variation in the location of the axis of low pressure trough
(c) difference in frequency of cyclones
(d) variation in the amount of moisture carried by winds every year

24. Salinity in ocean water decreases when

(a) evaporation is more
(b) wind velocity is high
(c) humidity is high
(d) rainfall is high

25. Which one among the following is a deep water all weather sea port in India?

(a) Kandla
(b) Marmugao
(c) Paradeep
(d) Vishakhapatnam

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