CDS Exam (I)- 2017 - General Knowledge Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (I)- 2017 - General Knowledge

CDS Exam (I)- 2017 - General Knowledge Defence Questions

31.
The optical phenomenon that is primarily responsible for the observation of rainbow on a rainy day is
A.
diffraction
B.
interference
C.
dispersion
D.
reflection
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ANSWER :
C. dispersion
32.
With regard to 'Project Tiger', which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
It was launched in India in the year 1973.
B.
The objective of the Project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage.
C.
The Project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India.
D.
There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India.
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ANSWER :
D. There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India.
33.
Which one of the following is not a biosphere reserve of India?
A.
Agasthyamalai
B.
Nokrek
C.
Great Nicobar
D.
Great Himalayan
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ANSWER :
D. Great Himalayan
34.
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Indian Railways is not correct?
A.
The Indian rail networks have been developed throughout the Konkan coast.
B.
There is very low density of railway lines in the Himalayan region.
C.
The north Indian plain has a dense network of railway.
D.
At present, India has the largest railway network in the world.
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ANSWER :
D. At present, India has the largest railway network in the world.
35.
Which of the following statements with regard to the Mediterranean agriculture is/are correct?
1. The Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialized commercial agriculture.
2. It is intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by wet paddy cultivation.
3. It is a primitive subsistence agriculture.
4. Viticulture is a speciality of the Mediterranean region.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3
C.
1 and 4 only
D.
1, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 4 only
36.
Which one of the following statements with regard to the winter solstice is correct?
A.
The South Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.
B.
It occurs on June 21.
C.
The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.
D.
The Sun is at aphelion.
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ANSWER :
C. The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.
37.
Tropical evergreen rain forest biome provides optimum environmental conditions for the growth of plants and animals. Which one among the following statements regarding this is not correct?
A.
It has heavy rainfall and high temperature throughout the year.
B.
This biome is also called megathermal biome.
C.
The evergreen rain forest biome extends between \( 10^{\circ} \)N and \( 10^{\circ} \)S latitudes.
D.
The maximum development of this biome has taken place in central and southern California, and north-western coastal lands of Africa.
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ANSWER :
D. The maximum development of this biome has taken place in central and southern California, and north-western coastal lands of Africa.
38.
Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7.5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?
A.
It often generates strong waves.
B.
The Pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
C.
Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves.
D.
Tsunami is a Latin word.
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ANSWER :
D. Tsunami is a Latin word.
39.
Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?
1. It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.
2. It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.
3. It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours.
4. It occurs only during daytime.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1, 3 and 4
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
2 only
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ANSWER :
A. 1, 2 and 3
40.
Which one of the following with regard to Aridisol, one of the soil orders, is not correct?
A.
Lack of water for plants during most part of the year
B.
High organic matter
C.
Large accumulation of carbonates at depth
D.
Absence of deep wide cracks
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ANSWER :
B. High organic matter
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