CAPF (AC) 2019 (Paper-1) (Question 101-125)

• A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star is known as a planet. The planets of our solar system are divisible in two groups:

1. the planets of the inner circle (as they lie between the sun and the belt of asteroids) or the inner planets or the ‘terrestrial planets’ (meaning earth-like as they are made up of rock and metals, and have relatively high densities) and
2. the planets of the outer circle or outer planets or the ‘gas giant planets’ or the Jovian planets — meaning Jupiter-like or more like the sun.

• The inner circle consists of four planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) having smaller and denser bodies. The outer circle comprises four planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) having a larger size and less dense materials and a thick atmosphere, mostly of helium and hydrogen.
• All eight planets in the Solar System orbit (revolve) the Sun in the direction of the Sun’s rotation, which is counter-clockwise when viewed from above the Sun’s north pole.
• Six of the eight planets also rotate about their axis in this same direction (counter-clockwise). Venus and Uranus have a strange retrograde rotation (clockwise), i.e., opposite of the sun’s rotation.

Penner River flows in Andhra Pradesh

Vaigai River flows in Tamil nadu

Kaveri is one of the major Indian rivers flowing through

the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Krishna River flows through the states of Maharashtra,

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

The pattern is as —

2x (3+4) × (4-3) = 14

3 x (6+4) x (6-4) = 60

Similarly,

4 × (5 + 7) × (7 - 5) = 96

The pattern of the figure is as :

1 × 4 = 4

2 × 4 = 8

12 × 4 = 48

Arya Samaj was founded in 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati. The samaj advoacted various reforms in the Hindu religion and opposes various rituals like animal sacrifice, shraddha and customs like untouchability, child marriage, etc. Arya Samaj Introduced 'shuddhi' or mass purification of those Hindus who converted to Christianity or Islam and reconverted them into the Hindu religion.

Arya Samaj had a very strong support base amongst the trading castes especially in Punjab. Hans Raj and Lajpat Rai set up a chain of Dayanand Anglo-Vedic colleges for education inthe country. The first school of the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School System was established in Lahore.

All the statements are correct. Mahatma Gandhi first applied Satyagraha in the course of his campaign against racialism in South Africa. In India he used this as first time in Motihari, Champaran. 'Truth' and 'non-violence' are two vital ingredients of Satyagraha. The Satyagrahi resists evil by not inflicting suffering on the opponent.

The term "Satyagraha" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Satya," meaning truth, and "Agraha," meaning firmness or insistence. Thus, Satyagraha translates to "insistence on truth".

This concept emphasizes the moral and ethical dimensions of resistance, advocating that one must confront injustice with the truth while remaining steadfast and non-violent. Satyagraha is not merely a strategy; it embodies a philosophy that encourages individuals to uphold justice and righteousness even in the face of oppression.

Satavahanas rulers although were identified through metronymics but the succession to the throne was generally patrilineal.

• The Satvahanas dynasty flourished between the 1st century BCE and the early 3rd century AD and was one of the most significant early Indian dynasties.
• Originating in the Deccan region, the Satvahanas established a powerful kingdom that was crucial in shaping ancient India’s political and cultural landscape.
• They are often credited with laying the foundations for developing South Indian culture.
• They were key players in the post-Mauryan period, bridging the gap between the decline of the Mauryan Empire and the rise of later South Indian powers.

A. Nepal - 4

B. Bhutan - 2

C. China - 1

D. West Bengal - 3