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

21.
Consider the following statements with reference to PANI (Portal for Asset and Navigation Information):
1. It is a unified platform which provides river navigation and infrastructure information
2. It provides detailed information of various features of National Waterways
3. It facilitates "One Nation - One Registration" through a single-window system
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
3 only
C.
1 and 2
D.
2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 2
22.
Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Ports Act, 2025:
1. It established Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) as a statutory consultative body to coordinate between Centre and coastal states
2. Its legislation mandates Global Green Norms and Disaster Readiness for Indian Ports
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
23.
Which of the following statements relating to Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 are correct?
1. It mandates the creation of a National Disaster Database
2. It addresses the issue of urban disaster risk management through Provision 41 A
3. It empowers the constitution of an Urban Disaster Management Authority (UDMA) for State Capitals and all cities having Municipal Corporations (excluding NCT of Delhi and Union Territories of Chandigarh)
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 2 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
24.
Consider the following statements with reference to Fisheries Startups Ecosystem in India:
1. Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge was launched to identify start-ups offering solutions related to productivity, sustainability, and market access
2. Matsya Manthan is a knowledge-building lecture series aimed at strengthening the innovation ecosystem in the fisheries sector
3. The Department of Fisheries has supported the establishment of fisheries business incubation centres to provide mentorship and training for developing business models
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
25.
Which of the following statements relating to objectives of National Livestock Mission are correct?
1. Promoting risk management measures including livestock insurance for farmers
2. Increase in production of meat, egg, goat milk, wool and fodder
3. Employment generation through entrepreneurship development in small ruminant, poultry and piggery sector & fodder sector
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
26.
Which of the following statements relating to given weather phenomena in India is/are correct?
1. When maximum temperature of a station reaches \( \geq 40^{\circ}C \) for plains and \( \geq 30^{\circ}C \) for hilly regions, it is considered heat wave
2. When minimum temperature of a station is \( \leq 10^{\circ}C \) for plains and \( \leq 0^{\circ}C \) for hilly regions, it is considered cold wave
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
27.

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

List-I (Biosphere Reserve) List-II (State/Union Territory)
A. Seshachalam 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Manas 2. Assam
C. Similipal 3. Odisha
D. Panna 4. Madhya Pradesh

Code: A B C D

A.

1 2 3 4

B.

1 3 2 4

C.

4 3 2 1

D.

4 2 3 1

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ANSWER :

A. 1 2 3 4

28.
Which one of the following is India's key programmes to conserve wildlife and protect endangered species?
A.
Humpback Whale Project
B.
International Big Cat Alliance
C.
International Gorilla Conservation Programme
D.
International Rhino Foundation
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ANSWER :
B. International Big Cat Alliance
29.
Consider the following statements:
1. Mangroves are natural buffers against cyclones, storm surges and coastal erosion
2. Recognising it, India implemented the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)
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
30.
Consider the following statements with reference to Ramsar sites in India:
1. India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia
2. Ramsar site Patna Bird Sanctuary is situated in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh
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
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