CAPF (AC) 2017 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

The correct answer is Tomb of Sultan Balban. Tomb of Sultan Balban: It is located in Mehrauli, New Delhi. It is considered to be the first structure to have a true dome and an arch.

Ghiyas Ud Din Balban(1216—-1287) was the ninth Sultan of Delhi and the most prominent ruler of the Mamluk dynasty, also known as the Slave dynasty. Born to a Turkic family, he was sold into slavery and rose to power through his service under Sultan Illtutmish. Upon ascending the throne in 1266, Balban implemented a “blood and iron” policy, emphasizing military strength and strict governance to suppress internal unrest and safeguard his rule.

In addition to his military and administrative measures, Balban's theory of kingship asserted the Sultan’s divine authority, positioning him as God's representative on Earth. His reign was also marked by efforts to strengthen the central authority, laying the groundwork for the subsequent Tughlag dynasty.

Sharaf Qai was a revenue minister of Allauddin Khalji. Masalik-i-Absar was written by Al-Umari. The Masalik-al-Absar gives a detailed account of the institution of Iqta under Muhammad Tughlaq.

Under Giyasuddin Tughluq Muqtis were warned not to ill-treat any of their officials for small amounts taken over and above their salaries. Marcopolo mentioned pearl fishing in the South Eastern Coast and Gulf of Mannar from very early times. Therefore, the correct option is (d).

Albert Einstein has written the book named The World as I See It. It was translated from German by A, Harris. Linus Pauling has written the book named How to Live Longer.

Stephen Hawking has written the book named The Theory of Everything. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam the former president of India has written the book named Indomitable Spirit. Therefore, the correct option is (a).

A Bitcoin is defined as a computer file that is stored in a 'digital wallet' app on a smartphone or computer. They can be sent by people to a person's digital wallet, and that person can send Bitcoins to other people. The blockchain is a list in which every single transaction is recorded.

Japan has officially recognized Bitcoin and digital currencies as legal money with effect from 1st April 2017. It will help the integration of digital currency into the legacy banking system through regulation. Therefore, the correct option is (a).

Kishori Amonkar was born on April 10, 1932. She was a famous classical singer. She was recognized as an innovative exponent of the Jaipur Gharana. She was honoured with including the Padma Bhushan, in the year 1987, and Padma Vibhushan in the year 2002.

She was also well known by several of her contemporaries and fellow musicians for her skill and technique in classical music. She died at the age of 84 at her house in Mumbai on 3 April 2017. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

Tamil Nadu won the 2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy by defeating Bengal in the final match on March 20, 2017. The match was held at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi.

The Vijay Hazare Trophy, initially named the Ranji One-Day Trophy, is an annual limited-overs cricket domestic tournament conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Initially introduced in the 1993-94 season, it operated at the zonal level until the 2002-03 season
when it evolved into a nationwide competition. In 2007, the tournament was rechristened to pay tribute to Vijay Hazare, who passed away in December 2004,

The participating teams represent states and union territories, mirroring the structure of the Ranji Trophy. Tamil Nadu has emerged as the most successful team since the expansion, clinching the trophy on five occasions.

The Narasimham-II Committee was established to review the implementation of the banking reforms. Kelkar committee was established by the central government to evaluate PPP in India to study and evaluate the extant public-private partnership (PPP) model in India.

In April 1993, a committee on Reforms of the Insurance Sector was set up by the Government of India to examine the regulation and structure of the insurance industry. The Rangarajan committee is based on an independent large survey of households by the Center to monitor the Indian Economy. Therefore, the correct option is (c).

The sector of an economy that makes direct use of natural resources is known as the primary sector. Some of the common primary sectors are agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining, and extraction of oil and gas.

The tertiary sector is also known as the service sector. It provides services, rather than producing material commodities. Some of the common primary sectors are retail, banks, hotels, real estate, education, health, social work, computer services, recreation, media, communications, electricity, gas and water supply.

Prayagraj is also called Allahabad. Allahabad Prashasti is also known as Prayag Prashasti. It is a pillar inscription of Samudragupta found at Allahabad and written in Sanskrit. There were eight stanzas in Prayag Prasasti. It is a literary verse composed by a poet in praise of the king. It was composed by Samudragupta.

It represents the Gupta Empire as the epicentre of a complex web of varied political relationships. Therefore, the correct option is (a).

During the Gupta period, forced labour became more common than before in this period. it was considered as a source of income for the state, a sort of tax paid by the people. A passage in the Vishnu Purana refers to the Guptas enjoying all the territories along the Ganga up to Prayagraj.

The Mehrauli inscription suggests that Chandragupta fought against a confederacy. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is considered the Golden Age of India by historians. Therefore, the correct option is (d).