CAPF (AC) 2019 (Paper-1) (Question 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

41. Why was Vasudeo Balwant Phadke known in history?

Correct Answer: (c) He led an armed uprising against the British in the 1870s
Solution:

Vasudeo Balwant Phadke is known as the 'father of the Indian armed rebellion'. He organised group of men into an insurgent group that aimed at gaining Indian independence from colonial rulers through armed activities.

  • He was among the earliest leaders to openly call for the expulsion of the British through armed rebellion.
  • He mobilized peasants and common people, spreading political awareness beyond elite circles.
  • Phadke was possibly the first Indian to undertake political tours to propagate nationalist ideas.
  • He formed secret revolutionary groups to spread patriotism and plan armed actions.
  • He organized India’s first revolutionary militia (1879), laying the foundation for armed movements.
  • He conducted raids on British treasuries and outposts to fund revolutionary activities.
  • He issued a proclamation against exploitative British economic policies, creating nationwide impact.
  • He inspired a culture of patriotism and sacrifice in Maharashtra before leaders like Tilak emerged

42. Arrange the establishment of the following in a chronological order (starting with the earliest) :

1. The East India Association

2. The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

3. The Madras Mahajan Sabha

4. The Bombay Presidency Association

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4
Solution:

The East India Association - 1866

The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha - 1870

The Madras Mahajan Sabha - 1884

The Bombay Presidency Association - 1885

43. Why was the Sitter poetry of Tayaumanavar famous?

Correct Answer: (d) The writings were protests against the caste system
Solution:

Tayaumanavar was one of the best exponents of Sittar poetry in Tamil. He protested against the caste system and other social issues including the abuses of temple entry.

44. Which one of the following is the correct arrangement of the countries in descending order according to Human Development Index (HDI) value?

Correct Answer: (b) Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Ireland
Solution:

The correct arrangement of the countries in descending order according to the Human Development Index (HDI) value is Norway, Switzerland, Australia, and Ireland.

  • The Human Development Index is a summary measure of average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development:
  • Along and healthy life (measured by life expectancy at birth)
  • Access to knowledge (measured by expected years of schooling for children and mean years of schooling for adults)
  • A decent standard of living (measured by Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, adjusted for purchasing-power parity)
  • In effect, the HDI uses the geometric mean of these three dimension-indices to compute a composite score between 0 and 1, where a higher number indicates higher human development.

45. Which one of the following does NOT fall in the areas of tropical deciduous forest biomes?

Correct Answer: (d) North America mainly South-west America
Solution:

North America mainly South-west America have mainly semi-arid and arid ecosystem which mainly consist of deserts and scrublands.
Tropical Deciduous Forests

  • “Monsoon forests” is another name for Tropical Deciduous Forests. These are the most widespread forests of India. They are found in the larger part of India, Northern Australia, and Central America.
  • Almost 65-66% of the total forest cover area is a tropical deciduous forest in India. Since India is a tropical country, tropical deciduous forests are likely to be widespread in India. Due to the geographical location of our country, it experiences
    very different climatic conditions and thus it supports a wide range of natural vegetation in India.
  • Tropical deciduous forests are more likely to be found in areas or regions which receive plenty of rainfall for a part of the year and the other half is followed by a dry climate. This supports their growth. Tropic regions suit their desired climatic
    conditions so they are found mostly in these regions.
  • InIndia, these forest types are found in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and in some parts of Maharashtra as well.
  • Trees of this forest type shed their leaves in the dry season(mostly autumn) though some trees which grow on moist sites have access to some amount of water so they remain green. Trees shed their leaves to conserve water during the dry season. This is the reason they are called monsoon forests.
  • However, the forests receive huge precipitation during the other half of the year that is during the summer as a result of which the trees and plants of tropical deciduous forests remain green and dense.

46. Doldrum are :

1. equatorial calms

2. calm and light winds

3. roaring forties

4. variable both in position and in extent

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4
Solution:

Doldrums are also known as also equatorial calms. These are equatorial regions of light ocean currents and winds within the Inter-tropical convergence zone.

Pressure Belts of Earth are zones of persistent high and low atmospheric pressure that shape global wind systems and weather patterns. They form because the Sun heats Earth’s surface unevenly, creating temperature and pressure contrasts between the
equator and the poles. These variations drive the circulation of air across latitudes. There are five major pressure belts:

Equatorial Low Pressure Belt (Doldrums): Found along the equator, where intense heat causes air to rise. This creates a low-pressure zone with calm conditions and little surface wind.

Subtropical High Pressure Belts: Located around 30°N and 30°S, where descending cool air produces high pressure. These regions are marked by clear skies, dry climates, and large desert belts.

Subpolar Low Pressure Belts: Found near 60°N and 60°S, where warm air from lower latitudes meets cold polar air. The rising air creates low pressure, frequent storms, and unsettled weather.

Polar High Pressure Belts: Present at the poles, where cold, dense air sinks, generating stable high pressure with dry and frigid conditions..

47. The gently sloping accumulation of coarse alluvium deposits by a braided stream is known as

Correct Answer: (b) alluvial fan
Solution:The gently sloping accumulation of coarse alluvial deposits by a braided stream is known as a sand bar. Usually, the sediment load of a stream is accumulated, eroded, and redeposited in a stream channel several times, particularly during temperature variations such as flooding.

48. Which one of the following is NOT a palaeoclimatic geological indicator?

Correct Answer: (a) Lacustrine deposits
Solution:

Lacustrine deposits are sediments accumulated on the bottom of lakes. Lakes are dynamic systems highly sensitive to climate. Their deposits can record changes in precipitation, evaporation, temperature, and seasonality. For example:

  • Lake level fluctuations recorded in shoreline deposits indicate changes in water balance (precipitation minus evaporation).
  • The type of sediment (e.g., clay, silt, sand, organic matter) and its composition (e.g., presence of specific minerals, diatoms, pollen) reflect conditions in the lake and its surrounding catchment, influenced by climate.
  • Varved lacustrine deposits provide high-resolution annual records of climate variability.
  • Isotopic analysis of lake sediments or fossils can yield temperature information.

Based on standard geological and palaeoclimate research, lacustrine deposits are widely used and considered important palaeoclimatic indicators because they directly record environmental changes driven by climate.

However, based on the premise of the question asking which is NOT an indicator among the given options, and considering how geological indicators are typically categorized, the question implies that while Ice sheets, Evaporite deposits, and the general category of Sedimentary deposits are considered palaeoclimatic indicators, Lacustrine deposits are singled out as NOT being one in this specific context.

49. INSPIRE is an ongoing initiative of Government of India for

Correct Answer: (a) attraction of talent for science and research
Solution:
  • The INSPIRE Scheme (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology.
  • It was launched in 2008 with a vision to build a critical human resource base that can strengthen India’s Science & Technology and R&D ecosystem.
  • Unlike competitive scholarship schemes, INSPIRE does not conduct any entrance examinations. It instead relies on merit-based identification through existing academic performance metrics.
  • The INSPIRE Fellowship is a component of the DST’s INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) scheme, launched in 2008 to promote research careers in basic sciences.
  • The scheme aims to nurture talent and attract top-performing students to scientific research rather than more lucrative careers in engineering, IT, or finance.
  • Annually, about 1,000 scholars are selected for the fellowship based on academic merit and the quality of their research proposals.

50. In a test consisting of 150 questions, Neha answered 40% of the first 90 questions correctly. What per cent of the 60 questions does she need to answer correctly for her score in the entire test to be 60%?

Correct Answer: (d) 90
Solution:

Total questions = 150

Score in entire test = 60%

= 150 × 60/100 = 90 questions

Neha answered of the first 90 questions correctly

= 40% = (90 × 40)/100

Required number of questions to be answered correctly in remaining questions

= 90 - 36 = 54.

Required percentage = 54/60 × 100 = 90%