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CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 1

Which one of the following is considered as ‘good cholesterol’ with reference to individuals facing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension?

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Correct Option – (a)

  • High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered “good cholesterol”.
  • Cholesterol is a type of fat found in our blood. More cholesterol in our body means that it can float around in the blood and can clog the blood vessels which can cause cardiac arrest.

CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 2

Which of the following pairs of vitamin and disease is/are correctly matched?
1. Vitamin A: Rickets
2. Vitamin B: Beriberi
3. Vitamin C: Scurvy

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CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 3

The rate of change of momentum of a body is equal to the resultant:

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The rate of change of momentum of a body is equal to the Force.

Momentum = Mass × velocity
Change of momentum →
d(momentum) = mass × d(velocity)
dt dt
Force = mass × acceleration

CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 4

After a hot sunny day, people sprinkle water on the roof-top because:

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  • Latent heat of vaporization is the amount of heat required to convert unit mass of liquid state material into solid state material without any change in temperature.
  • Water sprinkled on roof-top absorbs heat (energy) and evaporates leaving the roof-top cooler than before.
  • Water has high specific heat because it needs to absorb a lot of energy to change its temperature.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 5

Consider the following map of India:

Q. The areas marked in the map given above account for the production of which one of the following cash crops?

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CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 6

Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of:

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Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of Lesser Himalayas.

CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding laterite soils of India:
1. Laterite soils are generally red in color.
2. Laterite soils are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. Laterite soils are well developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well in this soil.

Q. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

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  • Laterite soils are rich in oxides of iron and aluminum but deficient in nitrogen and potash.
  • As it is poor in nitrogen, it is not fertile and poor for agriculture
  • It is majorly found in higher areas of Peninsular Plateau.
  • It is found as a result of decomposition due to heavy rainfall and high temperature.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding the Mediterranean and Monsoon climate is/are correct?
1. Precipitation in the Mediterranean climate is in winter while in Monsoon climate it is mostly in summer.
2. The annual range of temperature in the Mediterranean climate is higher than the Monsoon climate.
3. Rainy and dry seasons are found in both the climates.

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Detailed Solution for CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 8
  • Mediterranean climate is known for hot, dry summers and mild to cool wet winters.
  • During the summer, cold currents keep the climate dry and when the season changes, ocean current shifts too. Hence, during the winter, the water having been warmed up in summer moves in and keep the land warn and often brings rain.
  • Hence, the annual range of temperature in the Mediterranean climate is lesser than that of Monsoon Climate.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 9

The handle of pressure cookers is made of plastic because it should be made non-conductor of heat. The plastic used here is the first man-made plastic, which is:

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Bakelite

CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 10

Methyl Isocyanate gas, which was involved in the disaster in Bhopal in December 1984, was used in the Union Carbide factory for the production of:

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  • Union Carbide operated a pesticide plant in Bhopal. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is considered as one of the world’s largest industrial disaster.
  • The factory used to manufacture three pesticides: carbaryl, aldicarb and a formulation of carbaryl and gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (g-HCH).
  • It is estimated that about 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicals leaked from the Union Carbide factory.
  • In some cases, the impact of poisonous gas has passed on to the second and third generation.
  • Union Carbide used trade secrecy as a prerogative to withhold information on the exact composition of the leaked gases.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 11

The Germplasm is required for the propagation of plants and animals. Germplasm is the:

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  • Germplasm is a living tissue which is maintained for the purpose of animal and plant breeding.
  • Germplasm conservation is the most successful method to conserve the genetic traits of endangered and commercially valuable species.
  • Germplasm conservation includes Wild species, breeding lines, commercial varieties, special genetic stocks, etc.
  • Germplasm preservation includes In-situ conservation and Ex-situ conservation.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 12

Dengue virus is known to cause low platelet count in blood of patient by:
1. interfering in the process of platelet production in the bone marrow.
2. infecting endothelial cells.
3. binding with platelets.
4. accumulating platelets in the intestine.

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  • Dengue is caused by Dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus. DENV is a single-stranded RNA positive-strand virus.
  • Bone marrow is the manufacturing center of blood cells and Dengue fever induces bone marrow suppression resulting in a deficiency of blood cells which further leads to low platelet count.
  • Endothelium cells line the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. These cells when infected with Dengue virus combine with platelets and destroy them.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 13

The SI unit of mechanical power is:

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Power is the amount of energy transferred per unit time.

CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 14

Two systems are said to be in thermal equilibrium if and only if:

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  • Two physical systems are said to be in thermal equilibrium when there is no net flow of thermal energy when they are connected to each other in an isolated system.
  • The "zeroth law" states that if two systems are at the same time in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 15

‘German silver’ is used to make decorative articles, coinage metal, ornaments, etc. The name is given because:

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  • German Silver is an alloy of Copper, Zinc, and Nickel, sometimes containing lead and tin too.
  • It does not contain silver but it is named after its “silver-white” look.
  • Although its composition varies as per commercial requirement, it is widely used in this proportion - copper (50%), zinc (20%) and nickel (30%).
  • German silver is very hard and its resistance to corrosion make is favorable for industrial use
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 16

Plants contain a variety of sterols like

stigmasterol, ergosterol, sitosterol, etc., which very closely resemble cholesterol.

These plant sterols are referred to as:

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CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 17

With which one of the following countries, India has signed an MoU under the International Cooperation on Brahmaputra and Satluj rivers?

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  • Satluj is a part of the Indus river system on the western side and Brahmaputra (also known as Yaluzangbu or Tsangpo in China) is on the eastern side.
  • In 2002, GoI and China signed an MoU for five years upon provision of Hydrological information on Yaluzangbu / Brahmaputra River during flood season by China to India. MoUs in this connection is being extended from time to time.
  • In 2010, GoI and China signed an MoU upon provision of hydrological information of Satluj / Langqen Zangbo River during flood season by China to India. This MoU has also been renewed.
  • In 2013, a separate “Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Cooperation on Trans-Border Rivers” was also signed, in which inter alia the scope of the provision of hydrological information of three hydrological stations has also been enhanced.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 18

Headquarters of which one among the following Railway Zones in India is situated at the highest elevation from the mean sea level?

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CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 19

Stalactites and stalagmites are features of:

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  • Stalactites: It is a type of rock formation produced by the precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling. It hangs from the ceiling of a cave.
  • Stalagmites: It is a type of rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings.

CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 20

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given planets in increasing order of their size (diameter)?

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According to NASA, the following are the estimated radii of planets in our solar system:


The order in which planets are away from the sun is - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 21

In artificial insemination (AI) process, which of the following is/are introduced into the uterus of the female?

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  • Artificial Insemination is the placing of sperm inside the female’s cervix or uterine to achieve pregnancy.
  • It is recommended to a couple having trouble in conceiving.
  • Intracervical Insemination involves placing raw semen into the vagina by needleless syringe.
  • Intrauterine Insemination involves injecting washed sperm into the uterus with a catheter.
  • Intrauterine tuboperitoneal insemination involves injecting washed sperm into both the uterus and fallopian tubes.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 22

Genetically modified (GM) crops contain modified genetic material due to:
1. introduction of new DNA
2. removal of existing DNA
3. introduction of RNA
4. introduction of new traits

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  • When the DNA of a plant had been modified using genetic engineering methods, it is called Genetically modified crops.
  • It is widely used to make crops resistant to certain pests and disease.
  • It is also used to improve nutrition value in a crop.
  • Insect-resistant crops contain genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis.
  • GM crops are sometimes discouraged to consume due to the following potential threats: an allergic reaction (allergenicity), gene transfer and outcrossing.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 23

Which one of the following statements is correct?

The velocity of sound:

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  • At 20°C, the speed of sound in air is about 343 meters per second.
  • The speed of sound depends on medium, temperature, and pressure of the medium.
  • The speed of sound decreases when it passes from solid to the gaseous state of the medium.
  • The speed of sound in aluminum is 6420 m/s, in seawater is 1531 m/s and in Hydrogen gas is 1284 m/s.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 24

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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  • The sound of frequencies higher than 20 kHz is known as ultrasonic sound or ultrasound.
  • The audible range of sound for human beings varies between 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
  • Ultrasonic devices are used to detect objects and measure distances. Ultrasound imaging or sonography is often used in medicine.
  • Ultrasonic waves are generated by a transducer that includes a piezoelectric crystal that converts electrical energy (electric current) to mechanical energy (sound waves).
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 25

Which one of the following vitamins have a role in blood clotting?

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CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 26

Vitamin B12 deficiency causes pernicious Anemia. Animals cannot synthesize vitamin B12. Humans must obtain all their vitaminB12 from their diet. The complexing metal ion in vitamin B12 is:

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  • Pernicious Anemia is a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B1.
  • Vitamin B12 is also referred to as cobalamin because it contains a metal ion.
  • Cyanocobalamin is used in vitamin supplements and pharmaceuticals.
  • Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency is the smoothness of the tongue, gastrointestinal disturbances, nervous symptoms.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 27

Consider the following statements:
1. Most of the coal and the ferrous group of minerals in India occur in the peninsula, south of the Vindhyas.
2. Peninsular India once formed part of the super-continent which included Australia, Antarctica, Africa, and South America.

Q. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

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  • The minerals containing iron is known as ferrous and without iron is known as non-ferrous.
  • Most of the coals are found in the East Coast of India- Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, etc and most of the ferrous materials are found in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Karnataka.
  • A landmass surrounded by water from three sides is called Peninsula.
  • Gondwana was an ancient supercontinent that contained Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.
  • The supercontinent began to split due to fissure being created by the Magma below the Earth’s crust.
  • Gondwana began to break up and took million years to form the current continent/countries we know.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 28

The Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park is located in:

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  • This national park is near Wandoor on the Andaman Islands. Hence, it is also known as Wandoor National Park.
  • It was established in 1983 under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 to protect marine life.
  • There are 2 major island groups in the park which are the Twin Islands and the Labyrinth Islands. The type and composition of vegetation vary from island to island.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 29

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3.
2. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4.
3. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4.
4. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3.

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  • Perihelion: The point at which an orbiting planet is closest to the sun.
  • Aphelion: The point at which an orbiting planet is farthest from the sun.
  • The earth is farthest from the sun about two weeks after Summer Solstice.
  • Summer Solstice: It is when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt towards the Sun. Hence, the earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4.
  • The Earth is closest to the Sun about two weeks after the winter solstice.
  • Winter Solstice: When one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun. It usually occurs on 21 or 22 December.
CDS I - General Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper 2016 - Question 30

Which one of the following islands is of volcanic origin?

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  • Reunion Island is in the Indian Ocean but is a region of France.
  • This island is above a hotspot in the Earth’s crust.
  • The Piton de la Fournaise is a shield volcano in Reunion Island is sometimes called a sister to Hawaiian volcanoes.
  • The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is one of the seven Union Territories of India and it has approximately 572 islands. Its capital is Port Blair.
  • Lakshadweep Islands is one of the seven Union Territories of India. Its capital is Kavaratti.
  • The Maldives situated in the Indian Ocean famous for its beaches, blue lagoons, and extensive coral reefs. Its capital is Male.
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