CDS Exam (I)- 2024- General Knowledge Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (I)- 2024- General Knowledge

CDS Exam (I)- 2024- General Knowledge Defence Questions

1.
Consider the following statements about the Jorwe culture of the Deccan:
1. It covers, practically, the whole of modern Maharashtra except the coastal Konkan district.
2. The Pravara-Godavari valleys seem to have been the nuclear zone.
3. The large sites of this culture yield evidence of shifting agriculture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 1 and 2 only
2.
Consider the following statements about Madurai, the capital city of the Pandya kingdom:
1. It has been described in Maduraikkanchi as a large grand city, enclosed by walls on three sides and the Vaigai river on the fourth side.
2. The Arthashastra mentions it as a centre of fine cotton textiles.
3. Other literary sources describe it as a major craft centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
3.
Consider the following statements about Sawai Jai Singh's astronomical work:
1. He learnt of the accuracy of European observations, and obtained de La Hire's tables from which he reproduced a refraction table.
2. His astronomers also developed a telescope of their own to observe the lunar phases of Venus.
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
4.
Man Kautuhal, a work on music, was prepared under the aegis of
A.
Raja Man Singh of Gwalior
B.
Tansen
C.
Meera Bai
D.
Amir Khusrau
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ANSWER :
A. Raja Man Singh of Gwalior
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan:
1. This programme is initiated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It aims to develop an inclusive society for persons with disabilities.
3. It has provisions of pension for persons with disabilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1 only
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ANSWER :
B. 1 and 2 only
6.
Which one among the following was not a part of the action programme of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
A.
The Congress organisation was to reach down to the village and the Mohalla level
B.
Boycott of government affiliated schools and colleges
C.
Taking control of the law and order machinery of the State by the Congress Working Committee
D.
Surrender of titles and honours given by the government
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ANSWER :
C. Taking control of the law and order machinery of the State by the Congress Working Committee
7.
Consider the following statements about the Mauryan State and the forest people:
1. The forest people were subjected to new forms of political and economic dominance and the necessity to subordinate and assimilate them led to a change in the earlier attitude of excluding these people from imperial territory.
2. The State recognised that the forest produce was the sole monopoly of the forest people.
3. The State was concerned with the conservation of forests and to this end the burning of forests was prohibited.
4. The forest people could be harnessed to serve the State and could be used as troops, spies and assassins.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
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ANSWER :
C. 3
8.
At which of the following places was diamond mining carried out during the Delhi Sultanate period?
A.
Awadh
B.
Khambhat
C.
Panna
D.
Lakhnauti
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ANSWER :
C. Panna
9.
Which one of the following statements is true for James Webb Space Telescope launched in December 2021?
A.
It orbits the Sun, about 15 lakh km away from the Earth.
B.
It orbits the Earth, about 15 lakh km away.
C.
It is stationary in space nearly 10 lakh km away from the Earth.
D.
It revolves around the Moon nearly 3.5 lakh km away from the Earth.
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ANSWER :
A. It orbits the Sun, about 15 lakh km away from the Earth.
10.
Which of the following particles are subatomic particles?
1. Electron
2. Proton
3. Neutron
4. Muon
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 and 4 only
B.
1, 2, 3 and 4
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3 only
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ANSWER :
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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