CAPF (AC) 2017 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

21. Who among the following leaders is associated with the concept of party less democracy?

Correct Answer: (b) Jayprakash Narayan
Solution:

Jayprakash Narayan was born on 11th October 1902. He was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader. The concept of partyless democracy in India was brought by him under the influence of M.N. Roy.

He was a socialist leader and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in the year 1991. He is also known as the 'Hero of Quit India Movement. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna Award, the highest civilian award of India in 1999. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

22. Who among the following is empowered to establish Inter State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: (c) President of India
Solution:

Inter-State Council is a body that was set up by a presidential order based on provisions in Article 263. It was established on 28 May 1990. It is a non-permanent constitutional body formed. by a presidential order on the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission.

The President of India is empowered to establish an interstate council under Article 263 of the Constitution of India. The present chairman of the Council is the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. This body cannot be dissolved and re-established. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

23. Which among the following was NOT the recommendation of the Nehru Report?

Correct Answer: (b) Separate Electorate
Solution:

The Nehru Report was a memorandum to appeal for a new dominion status which means independence within the British Commonwealth. It was based on the federal setup of government for the constitution of India.

It stated that dyarchy should be introduced both at the centre, as well as provinces, which was not included in the Nehru Report. It was finalized by August 1928 Governor-general to be the constitutional head and who would be appointed by the British Monarch. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

24. Which one of the following statements about the Indigo Revolt of 1859 is correct?

Correct Answer: (c) It was supported by the intelligentia of Bengal
Solution:

Indigo Revolt began from Govindpur village in Nadia district of Bengal in the year 1859. The revolution started under the leadership of two peasants, Digamber Biswas and Bishnu Biswas against the planters in Bengal who had forced them to grow indigo under terms that were greatly not favourable to the farmers.

As the result, the planters increased the rents and evicted the farmers which led to more agitations. The farmers were supported by the Bengali middle class. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

25. Which of the following active step(s) was/were taken by the Congress in 1823 to eradicate untouchability from India?

1. Effort to educate and mobilize opinion among caste Hindus

2. Efforts to educate the 'avarnas' about the evils of untouchability

3. Forcibly open the doors of temples for 'avarnas'

4. Petition the Government to pass laws that would declare untouchability unlawful

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:

In 1923, a step was taken by Congress for the removal of the social evil untouchability from India. It involves the adoption of a strategy to educate and mobilize opinion among upper-caste Hindus.

In 1923, a sudden movement was launched by Kerala Provincial Congress KPCC which includes the opening of Hindu temples and all public roads to the varnas of Harijans. However, Congress did not match efforts to eradicate the varnas about the evils of untouchability.

26. Which one of the following is NOT a river covered under the Indus Water Treaty 1960?

Correct Answer: (c) Teesta
Solution:

On 19 September 1960, a treaty was signed between India and Pakistan named Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). It is a water distribution treaty that was mediated by the World Bank. The Indus system consists of the main Indus River, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.

It was signed to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. It lays down detailed regulations for India in building projects over the western rivers. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

27. Who among the following are awarded with the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for the year 2017?

Correct Answer: (c) Joseph Polchinski, Andrew Strominger and Cumrun Vafa
Solution:

The special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics is awarded to Joseph Polchinski, Andrew Strominger and CumrunVafa. In 2019, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to James Peebles, Michael Mayor, and Didier Queloz.

In 2019, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino. In 2019, the Nobel Prize in Physiology was awarded to William G. KaelinJr, Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe, and Gregg L. Semenza. In 2020, Abel Prize was awarded to Hillel Furstenberg. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

28. Who among the following Mathematician is the recipient of the Abel Prize for the year 2017?

Correct Answer: (b) Yves Meyer
Solution:

On the occasion of the 200th birth anniversary of Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, the Norway government established the Abel Prize In 2002. It is one of the world's most prestigious maths prizes in the Aeld of mathematics.

For 2017, it was decided to honour the award to Yves Meyer by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. He was awarded for his work on wavelets, a mathematical theory with applications in data compression, medical imaging, and the detection of gravitational waves. Therefore, the correct option is (b).

29. Who among the following scholars has conceptualized the Constitution of India as a 'seamless web'?

Correct Answer: (c) Granville Austin
Solution:

The Constitution of India is considered the "seamless web" by Granville Austin. On 26th November 1949, the Constitution was adopted and came into effect on the 26th of January 1950. The chief architect of the Indian Constitution was Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

He quoted that "Constitution is not a mere lawyer's document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age. "The Indian Constitution consists of 448 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules and 5 appendices, and 104 amendments. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

30. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Article 15 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and the foreigners.

2. Article 16 of the Constitution of India is available to the citizens of India only

3. Article 21 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and the foreigners alike within the territory of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Solution:

Article 16 of the Constitution of India states that the right of equal opportunity in matters of public employment. It states that there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.

Article 15 states the Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Article 21 secures two rights, i.e. the Right to Life, and the right to personal liberty. Therefore, the correct option is (b).