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

41.
Which of the following elements are found in highest and lowest quantities respectively in the crust of the earth?
A.
Oxygen and silicon
B.
Calcium and sodium
C.
Sodium and magnesium
D.
Oxygen and magnesium
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ANSWER :
D. Oxygen and magnesium
42.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
Weight of a body is different on different planets
B.
Mass of a body on the earth, on the moon and in empty space is the same
C.
Weightlessness of a body occurs when the gravitational forces acting on it are counter-balanced
D.
Weight and mass of a body are equal at sea level on the surface of the earth
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ANSWER :
D. Weight and mass of a body are equal at sea level on the surface of the earth
43.
A brick is thrown vertically from an aircraft flying two kilometres above the earth. The brick will fall with a
A.
constant speed
B.
constant velocity
C.
constant acceleration
D.
constant speed for some time then with constant acceleration as it nears the earth
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ANSWER :
C. constant acceleration
44.
Directions: The following item consists of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to the item using the code given below.

Statement-I: The Kuroshio is a warm north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean.
Statement-II: Presence of a number of volcanoes at the bottom of the Sea of Japan is responsible for the Kuroshio becoming warm.
A.
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B.
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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ANSWER :
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
45.
The outside rearview mirror of modern automobiles is marked with warning "objects in mirror are closer than they appear". Such mirrors are
A.
plane mirrors
B.
concave mirrors with very large focal lengths
C.
concave mirrors with very small focal lengths
D.
convex mirrors
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ANSWER :
D. convex mirrors
46.
A Bill is deemed to be a 'Money Bill' if it has any provisions dealing with
1. imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax
2. appropriation of money from the Consolidated Fund of India
3. imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties
4. payment of fee for licences or fee for service rendered
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1, 3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
2 only
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ANSWER :
A. 1 and 2 only
47.
Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khalji's market policy:
1. He placed markets under the control of a high officer called 'Shahna' for strictly controlling the shopkeepers and prices.
2. In order to ensure a regular supply of cheap food grains, he ordered the land revenue from Doab region to be paid directly to the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
48.
Which one of the following is not a part of service sector in India?
A.
Transport
B.
Construction
C.
Hotels and restaurants
D.
Insurance
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ANSWER :
B. Construction
49.
Which of the following is/are not central feature(s) of Article 343 of the Constitution of India?
1. Hindi in Devanagari Script shall be the national language of the Union
2. The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari Script
3. English language shall continue to be used for official purposes within States
4. If two or more States agree, Hindi language should be the official language of communication between the States
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1, 3 and 4
B.
2 and 4 only
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
2 only
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ANSWER :
A. 1, 3 and 4
50.

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

List-I (Term) List-II (Meaning)
A. Mihrab 1. Stepped pulpit
B. Mimbar 2. Direction towards the Kaba for prayer
C. Khutba 3. Arch
D. Kibla 4. Sermon

Code: A B C D

A.

2 1 4 3

B.

2 4 1 3

C.

3 1 4 2

D.

3 4 1 2

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ANSWER :

C. 3 1 4 2

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