CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - General Knowledge Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - General Knowledge

CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - General Knowledge Defence Questions

11.
Which of the following statements about Goods and Services Tax (GST) in course of inter-State trade or commerce is/are correct?
1. Levy and collection of GST are governed under Article 269 A of the Constitution of India
2. GST on supplies in the course of inter-State trade or commerce may not be levied and collected by the States
3. GST is apportioned between the Union and the States
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1 only
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ANSWER :
A. 1, 2 and 3
12.
Which of the following statements about State Election Commissioner is/are correct?
1. Preparation of electoral rolls for elections to the Panchayats takes place under his/her direction
2. He/she is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner of India
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
13.
Which one of the following statements related to below mentioned Committees of the Parliament is correct?
A.
The Rajya Sabha elects more members than the Lok Sabha to the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
B.
The Chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C.
Members nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are more in number than Members nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha on the Committee on Empowerment of Women
D.
The Rajya Sabha elects more members than the Lok Sabha to the Public Accounts Committee
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ANSWER :
B. The Chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
14.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India has committed to reduce Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 47% by 2035 from 2005 level
2. India has set the target to achieve 60% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2035
Select the answer using the code given below:
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
15.
Which of the following statements with respect to the Ordinance promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. It shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses
2. It shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months from the reassembly of the Legislature
3. It may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.
1 only
B.
3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only
16.
Which one of the following groups of countries consists of the members of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)?
A.
India, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
B.
India, Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
C.
India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
D.
India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka
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ANSWER :
A. India, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
17.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Formation of the State of Arunachal Pradesh : The Constitution (Fifty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1986
B.
Formation of the State of Mizoram : The Constitution (Fifty-third Amendment) Act, 1986
C.
Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland : The Constitution (Fourteenth Amendment) Act, 1962
D.
Reorganisation of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu : The Constitution (Fifty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1987
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ANSWER :
C. Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland : The Constitution (Fourteenth Amendment) Act, 1962
18.
Consider the statements regarding the delimitation exercise carried out in Assam in 2023:
1. The delimitation of constituencies was done on the basis of 2001 census
2. No increase was made in the number of ST Assembly seats
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 :
A. 1 only
19.
Consider the following statements about the administration and control of Scheduled Areas:
1. The Governors of each State having Scheduled Areas therein shall, annually or whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State
2. The Executive Power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the States as to the administration of the Scheduled Areas
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
20.
Under the Ministry of Finance, which Department is responsible for giving advice on economic issues having a bearing on internal and external aspects of economy including foreign exchange management?
A.
Department of Economic Affairs
B.
Department of Expenditure
C.
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
D.
Department of Financial Services
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ANSWER :
A. Department of Economic Affairs
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