CDS Exam (II)- 2015 - General Knowledge Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (II)- 2015 - General Knowledge

CDS Exam (II)- 2015 - General Knowledge Defence Questions

11.
Neutrophils and lymphocytes originate from
A.
kidney tubule
B.
spleen
C.
bone marrow
D.
lymph node
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ANSWER :
C. bone marrow
12.

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

List-I (Climate) List-II (Characteristic)
A. Mediterranean 1. Temperature cycle is moderated by marine influence
B. Marine west coast 2. Warm summers and cold winters with three months below freezing. Very large annual temperature range
C. Dry mid-latitude 3. Strong temperature cycle with large annual range. Warm summers to hot and cold winters to very cold
D. Moist continental 4. Temperature range is moderate with warm to hot summers and mild winters

Code: A B C D

A.

2 1 3 4

B.

2 3 1 4

C.

4 3 1 2

D.

4 1 3 2

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ANSWER :

D. 4 1 3 2

13.

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

List-I (Weathering type) List-II (Landform/Process)
A. Chemical weathering 1. Till
B. Mechanical weathering 2. Oxidation
C. Glacial deposits 3. Plant roots
D. Deposition by ground-water 4. Stalactite

Code: A B C D

A.

2 3 1 4

B.

2 1 3 4

C.

4 1 3 2

D.

4 3 1 2

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ANSWER :

A. 2 3 1 4

14.
The mandate of the scheme entitled 'Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS)' launched by WHO is to ensure that
A.
doctors treat patients with medicine for a short duration
B.
doctors do not start treatment without a trial
C.
patients complete their course of drug
D.
patients voluntarily take vaccines
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ANSWER :
C. patients complete their course of drug
15.
If a ship has to go from Chennai to Kochi it has to go around Sri Lanka rather than crossing through the Palk Strait. Why?
A.
The Palk Strait has disputed islands and the Sri Lankan Navy does not allow the ships to cross through
B.
It is too shallow for ships to cross
C.
Shipping is prohibited through the Strait due to its religious significance connected with the epic Ramayana
D.
The around Sri Lanka route is actually shorter than crossing through the Palk Strait
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ANSWER :
B. It is too shallow for ships to cross
16.
Penicillin inhibits synthesis of bacterial
A.
cell wall
B.
protein
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
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ANSWER :
A. cell wall
17.
Which of the following State capitals of North-East India is/are connected by Indian Railways?
1. Imphal
2. Agartala
3. Kohima
4. Aizawl
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2 and 4
C.
1, 3 and 4
D.
2 only
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ANSWER :
D. 2 only
18.
Most antibiotics target bacterial parasites interfering with various factors of growth or metabolism such as
1. synthesis of cell wall
2. bacterial protein synthesis
3. synthesis of nuclear membrane
4. mitochondrial function
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 4
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1 and 2 only
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ANSWER :
D. 1 and 2 only
19.

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

List-I (Region) List-II (State)
A. Baghelkhand 1. West Bengal
B. Kuttanad 2. Madhya Pradesh
C. Saurashtra 3. Kerala
D. Rarh 4. Gujarat

Code: A B C D

A.

2 3 4 1

B.

2 4 3 1

C.

1 3 4 2

D.

1 4 3 2

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ANSWER :

A. 2 3 4 1

20.
Which of the following statements with regard to Portland cement are correct?
1. Silica imparts strength to cement
2. Alumina makes the cement quick setting
3. Excess of lime increases the strength of cement
4. Calcium sulphate decreases the initial setting time of cement
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
2 and 4 only
B.
1 and 3
C.
1, 2 and 4
D.
1 and 2 only
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ANSWER :
D. 1 and 2 only
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