CDS Exam (I)- 2021 - General Knowledge Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (I)- 2021 - General Knowledge

CDS Exam (I)- 2021 - General Knowledge Defence Questions

31.
Which one of the following statements with regard to ryotwari settlement is not correct?
A.
In southern and western India, the ryotwari settlement was adopted.
B.
Ryotwari was in principle a direct contract between the ryot and the state.
C.
It means a tax contract valid for usually 30 years.
D.
In principle, it strengthened the former elite, the zamindars and weakened the peasantry.
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ANSWER :
D. In principle, it strengthened the former elite, the zamindars and weakened the peasantry.
32.
Which one of the following statements about the British Indian Medical Service (IMS) is not correct?
A.
IMS began in 1764.
B.
It recruited health professionals by means of a competitive examination.
C.
Indians were never admitted to IMS.
D.
The IMS was at first meant to look after the troops.
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ANSWER :
C. Indians were never admitted to IMS.
33.
When was the monopoly of China trade lost by East India Company?
A.
1813
B.
1833
C.
1838
D.
1860
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ANSWER :
B. 1833
34.
National Disaster Management Authority is headed by
A.
the Prime Minister.
B.
the Home Minister.
C.
the President.
D.
the Health Minister.
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ANSWER :
A. the Prime Minister.
35.
Which of the following statements regarding the 'casting vote' in the Parliament is/are correct?
1. It is cast by the speaker or a person acting as such.
2. It is cast in addition to voting in the first instance.
3. It is cast in the case of equality of votes.
4. It is always cast to maintain the status quo.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
2 and 4 only
D.
3 only
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ANSWER :
B. 1 and 3 only
36.
Equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India is guaranteed under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 15
C.
Article 16
D.
Article 22
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ANSWER :
A. Article 14
37.
'Legal Positivism' theory was developed by
A.
T.H. Green
B.
Thomas Hobbes
C.
John Austin
D.
Patrick Devlin
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ANSWER :
C. John Austin
38.
Who among the following said that Democracy means a system of 'Government by Consent'?
A.
John Locke
B.
J.S. Mill
C.
Jeremy Bentham
D.
J.J. Rousseau
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ANSWER :
A. John Locke
39.
Milpa and Ladang are different names for
A.
shifting cultivation.
B.
mixed farming.
C.
truck farming.
D.
plantation agriculture.
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ANSWER :
A. shifting cultivation.
40.
Which one of the following approaches of human development was initially proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and emphasised on health, education, food, water supply, sanitation and housing?
A.
Welfare approach
B.
Basic needs approach
C.
Income approach
D.
Capability approach
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ANSWER :
B. Basic needs approach
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