CAPF (AC) 2023 (Paper-1) (Questions 51-100)

Total Questions: 50

41. Consider the following statements about the practice of Vedic sacrifices:

  1. The shrauta (Vedic sacrifices) involved the use of three fires-the garhapatya (householder's fire), ahavaniya (offeratorial fire) and dakshinagni (southern fire).
  2. These fires were supposed to be placed in pits of different shapes, i.e., the garhapatya to be square, ahavaniya to be round and that of the dakshinagni, rectangle-shaped.

Which of the statements given is\are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:

Srauta-sutra, any of a number of Hindu ritual texts used by priests performing the larger Vedic sacrifices, such as those requiring three flames and the participation of a large number of specialist priests. The Srauta Sutras are based on ancient Vedic literature. The Kalpa Sutras are made up of the Srauta Sutras, Grihya Sutras, Sulba Sutras, and Dharma Sutras.

42. Trans-Siberian Railway from St. Petersburg to Viadivostok does not run across:

Correct Answer: (b) Caucasus mountains
Solution:

The Trans-Siberian Railway is the world's longest railway line that connects Western Russia to Russia's Far East. The total distance of Trans-siberian Railway is over 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles) from Moscow (Russia), to Vladivostok, which is located in the Sea of Japan.

In between, the train running between Moscow and Vladivostok passes through nearly 90 towns and cities of Russia and over a dozen big rivers including the Volga, Ob, Yenisei and Amur. After crossing the Ural Mountains, which is the natural boundary of Europe and Asia, the trains enter the vast Siberian plains and run for over 200 km along the shore of Lake Baikal which is the oldest and deepest lake as well as the largest freshwater lake in the world. Altai range is also on the route of this train.

43. Consider the following statements about Barchans:

  1. These landforms are found in Thar desert in India.
  2. The windward side has concave slope with maximum height at the centre.
  3. Two ends of the barchan are called horns.

Which of the statements given is\are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Solution:

Crescent shaped dunes called barchans with the points or wings directed away from wind direction i.e., downwind, form where the wind direction is constant and moderate and where the original surface over which sand is moving is almost uniform.

Barchans (crescent-shaped dunes) cover larger areas but longitudinal dunes become more prominent near the Indo-Pakistan boundary. If you visit Jaisalmer, you may go to see a group of barchans. The windward side is convex and moderately sloping, but the protected leeward side is concave and steep. The two ends of barchans are called as horns.

44. Consider the following statements:

  1. Geothermal energy can be used to produce electricity or its hot water can be used directly for industry, agriculture, bathing and cleaning.
  2. Nuclear energy is often cheaper than some other source of electricity.
  3. Thermal power stations burn fossil fuels to create steam to drive the turbines.

Which of the statements given is\are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Solution:

Geothermal energy can be used to produce electricity or its hot water can be used directly for industry, agriculture, bathing and cleaning. Thermal power stations burn fossil fuels to crate steam to drive the turbines.

45. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (International Convention)List-II (Theme) 
A. Stockholm Convention1. Hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade
B. Minamata Convention2. Persistent organic pollutants
C. Basel Convention3. Binding instrument on mercury
D. Rotterdam Convention4. Transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and their disposal

Codes:

ABCD
(a)1432
(b)1342
(c)2431
(d)2341
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:
International conventionTheme
Stockholm conventionPersistent Organic Pollutants
Minamata conventionBinding instrument on mercury
Basel conventionTransboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
Rotterdam conventionHazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade

46. The Judgement of the Supreme Court in Peoples Union for Civil Liberties v, Union of India 2004 is related to which of the following

Correct Answer: (c) Right to Information
Solution:

The judgement of the Supreme Court in People's Union for Civil Liberties VS union of India 2004 is related to Right to Information. Right of information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The State under Clause (2) of Article 19 of the Constitution, however, is entitled to impose reasonable restrictions inter alia in the interest of the State.

47. Which among the following deals with habeas Corpus?

Correct Answer: (b) Additional District Magistrate, Jabalpur v. Shivakant Shukla (1976)
Solution:

ADM Jabalpur v. Shiv Kant Shukla case is also famously known as the Habeas Corpus Case. The decision in the Habeas Corpus case has been highly criticized for supporting the government rather than standing up for individual liberty.

During the Emergency of 1975-1977, Ruling by a bench of judges favoured that a person's right to not be wrongfully held (i.e. habeas corpus) could be terminated. This decision drew a lot of criticism since it downplayed the value of Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution.

48. Which among the following statements regarding the powers of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not correct?

Correct Answer: (c) This power can derogate the power conferred on the Supreme Court under Article 32(2).
Solution:

Article 226 of the Constitution empowers a high court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose.

The high court can issue writs to any person, authority and government not only within its territorial jurisdiction but also outside its territorial jurisdiction if the cause of action arises within its territorial jurisdiction.

49. Which among the following is not correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Inter-State trade and commerce is a subject under the State List.
Solution:

Union has exclusive powers on this list to deal with. Central Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation, Interstate trade and commerce, Establishment of standards of weight and measure, étc.

State List (List II):

  • It contains 59 subjects (originally 66) and comprises subjects of local or State interest.
  • It lies within the legislative competence of the State Legislatures, viz. Public Order and Police, Health, Agriculture, etc.
    Some of the important subjects are
  1. Public order
  2. Polic
  3. Public health and sanitation
  4. Hospitals and dispensaries
  5. Betting and gambling

50. 'Basel Convention', 'Rotterdam Convention' and 'Stockholm Convention' relate to which of the following?

Correct Answer: (b) Management of Pollutants
Solution:

Basel convention, Rotterdam convention and Stockholm convention are related to management of pollutants. The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions are multilateral environmental agreements, which share the common objective of protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes.