APSC AE CE Paper 2 Mock Test - 9 - Civil Engineering (CE) MCQ

The idiom crack someone up can be used to imply that you actually make someone laugh with something. It is regarding bringing a smile on the faces of people. Among the given options we can easily choose option D since it gives us the correct meaning of the phrase in underlined whereas the rest can be eliminated from consideration.

This makes option D the correct choice among the given options.

The correct statement is D: King of Nepal rules because he is elected by the people of Nepal. This statement is not correct because the King of Nepal does not hold any political power and is a ceremonial figurehead. The monarchy in Nepal was abolished in 2008 and the country transitioned to a federal democratic republic. Therefore, the King of Nepal is not elected by the people.
Let's break down the statements and analyze each one:
A: Pinochet is not elected by the people
- This statement is correct. Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean military officer who came to power through a coup in 1973. He ruled as a dictator until 1990 and was not elected by the people.
B: King of Nepal rules because he happens to be born into a royal family
- This statement is correct. In a hereditary monarchy, the position of the king or queen is passed down through generations within a royal family. The King of Nepal held power based on their birthright.
C: King of Saudi Arabia rules because he belongs to a royal family
- This statement is correct. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, and the king's position is inherited within the Al Saud royal family. The King of Saudi Arabia holds significant political power.
D: King of Nepal rules because he is elected by the people of Nepal
- This statement is not correct. As mentioned earlier, the monarchy in Nepal was abolished in 2008, and the King of Nepal does not hold any political power. The country is now a federal democratic republic.
In conclusion, the statement that is not correct is D: King of Nepal rules because he is elected by the people of Nepal. The monarchy in Nepal was abolished, and the King of Nepal is now a ceremonial figurehead without any political authority.

General Service Enlistment Act of 25 July 1856 espoused that the Bengal Army shall take upon the responsibility of serving overseas, if need be. Out if the three Presidencies, only the armies of Bombay and Madras had the obligation of serving overseas, as such they faced immense strain for deployment at Burma and China fronts. The General Services Enlistment Act called for the same from Bengal Army as well that faced great resentment because they were initially exempted from overseas operations.

The New Enlistment Act of 1856 entailed that every unit of the Bengal Army was accountable for servings overseas, if asked to do so. Though this was applicable to only the new recruits of the Bengal Army, the older recruits feared that they too would be asked to do so and hence they resented.

India has several industrial regions like Mumbai- Pune cluster, Bangalore-Tamil Nadu region, Hugli region, Ahmedabad-Baroda region.

In March 2024, UNESCO’s Executive Board added 18 new sites to the Global Geoparks network, bringing the total number of sites to 213 across 48 countries. The new sites are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Spain. Global Geoparks are single geographical areas that are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development.

Shallow: Typically describes a lack of depth in character, thought, or emotion.

Superficial: This term also suggests a lack of depth, but it often refers to things that are only on the surface or are concerned primarily with appearances rather than substance.

The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove Poverty) was given by Indira Gandhi in 1971 as her election campaign. The slogan was officially used by the Congress party in 1980 for the five year plan.

Polygyny: polygamy in which a man has more than one wife.
Polyphony: the style of simultaneously combining a number of parts, each forming an individual melody and harmonizing with each other.
Polyandry: polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband.
Polychromy: the art of painting in several colours, especially as applied to ancient pottery, sculpture, and architecture.

A cabinet is an official government body consisting of high ranked officials of the state. The members of the cabinet are generally called Cabinet Ministers or Secretaries. It is the main body which is responsible for the day-to-day management of the government.

The correct order will be:
Since the beginning of history → the Eskimos and Red Indians (Q)→ have managed to catch (P)→ a few specimens of this aquatic animal (S)→ by a very difficult method. (R)

Expedite means make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly

To expedite just such matters, U.S. consulates have specially trained personnel
This person will monitor and track contract performance and expedite as required

The past two decades of globalisation has seen rapid movements in goods, services, and investments between countries.
- Globalisation refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through the exchange of goods, services, and capital across borders.
- Over the past two decades, globalisation has accelerated, primarily driven by advancements in technology, transportation, and communication.
- This has resulted in significant movements in goods, services, and investments between countries, leading to various economic and social impacts.
- The movement of goods refers to the exchange of physical products between countries, facilitated by international trade agreements and the reduction of trade barriers.
- The movement of services involves the cross-border provision of intangible products such as tourism, banking, consulting, and IT services.
- The movement of investments includes foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio investment, where capital is invested in businesses and financial assets in foreign countries.
- These movements have been facilitated by the liberalization of financial markets, the establishment of multinational corporations, and the emergence of global value chains.
- Globalisation has resulted in both opportunities and challenges for countries. On one hand, it has led to increased economic growth, job creation, and access to a wider range of goods and services. On the other hand, it has also contributed to income inequality, environmental degradation, and cultural homogenization.
- Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option B: goods, services, and investments between countries.

Concept:

Energy:

• The energy possessed by an object is thus measured in terms of its capacity of doing work.
• The unit of energy is measured by joule (J).

Explanation:

Wood and animal dung:

• Animal manure and wood are two popular energy sources in Indian villages.
• It can be used to produce biogas.
• Biogas is a term used to describe a variety of gases that are created when organic matter breaks down in the absence of oxygen.
• Agricultural waste, manure, municipal trash, plant material, sewage, green waste, and food waste are some of the raw materials that can be used to make biogas.
• In some rural locations, biogas plants can be installed adjacent to homes as simple structures to provide a source of gas for cooking and lighting.

Thus, the common energy source in an Indian village is wood and animal dung.

Additional InformationElectricity:

• Electricity is one of the most commonly used forms of energy.
• The term electricity comes from the Greek word electron which means amber.
• It is converted from mechanical to electrical energy with the help of a prime mover i.e., from the turbine to the generator.

Coal:

• Coal is one of the fuels used to cook food.
• Earlier, it was used in railway engines to produce steam to run the engine.
• It is also used in thermal power plants to produce electricity.

Sun:

• Solar energy, one of the renewable sources of energy, is defined as the transformation of solar energy.

Explanation:
A MultiNational Company (MNC) is a company that operates and has a presence in more than one country. It is characterized by its ability to conduct business on a global scale and has several distinguishing features. Let's examine each of the options to determine which one is not a feature of an MNC:
A: It owns/controls production in more than one nation.
- This is a characteristic feature of an MNC. It refers to the ability of the company to have production facilities or operations in multiple countries.
B: It sets up factories where it is close to the markets.
- This is another characteristic feature of an MNC. It involves the strategic placement of factories or production facilities in locations that are close to the target markets. This allows the company to reduce transportation costs and respond quickly to market demands.
C: It organizes production in complex ways.
- This is also a feature of an MNC. Due to its global operations, an MNC often organizes production in complex ways, such as establishing supply chains that span multiple countries or implementing decentralized production processes.
D: It employs labor only from its own country.
- This is not a feature of an MNC. MNCs typically employ a diverse workforce from different countries, including the host country where their operations are located. Hiring labor only from their own country would limit the company's ability to adapt to local markets and take advantage of the diverse skills and expertise available globally.
Therefore, the correct answer is D: It employs labor only from its own country. This is not a feature of a MultiNational Company.

The correct order will be:
People → of all professions (R)→ went to him (Q)→ for medicine and treatment (S)→ at his dispensary.(P)

Explanation:

• Incorporation of non-Aryan features into Aryan society: As Aryan society evolved into the Brahmanic stage, there was an incorporation of non-Aryan features such as language, customs, and practices from the indigenous population.



• Evolution of caste hierarchy: The Brahmanic stage saw the development of a rigid caste system, where social hierarchy was based on birth and occupation. This evolution of caste hierarchy played a significant role in shaping the Aryan society.



• Transformation from semi-nomadic pastoral economy to settled agrarian economy: With the transition to the Brahmanic stage, there was a shift from a semi-nomadic pastoral economy to a settled agrarian economy. This change in economic structure impacted various aspects of Aryan society.



• All of the above: The change of Aryanism from the Vedic stage to the Brahmanic stage was marked by all of the above factors. Each of these aspects played a crucial role in shaping the Aryan society during this transition.

By considering all these factors together, we can understand the comprehensive changes that occurred in Aryan society as it transitioned from the Vedic stage to the Brahmanic stage.

Multinational Exercise 'Cutlass Express' 2024 was organized at PortVictoria, Seychelles from 26 February to 08 March 2024. Indian Naval ship 'INS Tir' represented the Indian contingent. 16 countries participated in this exercise. The Indian Navy has been participating in this exercise since 2019.

G Ram Mohan Rao has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of SEBI for a term of three years, where he will be responsible for overseeing the investigation and internal inspection departments, strengthening SEBI's commitment to market integrity.

These are all the languages of computer.

The correct answer is C as The Indian Association sponsored an All-india National Conference at Calcutta which was attended by several leaders from outside Bengal. It was held in 1883

Answer:

The Fundamental Right that prohibits traffic in human beings is the Right against exploitation.

Explanation:

• Right against exploitation: This fundamental right ensures that no person shall be subjected to human trafficking, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation.


• Right to freedom: Although the right to freedom also protects individuals from being subjected to slavery or forced labor, it does not specifically address the issue of trafficking in human beings.


• Right to equality: The right to equality ensures equal treatment and protection for all individuals, but it does not specifically address the prohibition of traffic in human beings.


• Right to freedom of religion: This right guarantees individuals the freedom to practice any religion of their choice but does not directly address the issue of human trafficking.

Therefore, the correct answer is A: Right against exploitation, as it specifically addresses and prohibits traffic in human beings.

Hence, option C is correct.

Trivial means of little value or importance
Some of the synonyms are unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor
What may seem trivial to you may turn out to be inspiring and helpful to others
Even today, when adding video to a phone is a trivial cost, consumers may rebel

Options (a) does not capture the essence of the phrase. Option (b) is true, but it is not the best explanation. "I was almost apart of it" indicates a sense of cohesiveness or felling at home. So,option (d) is correct.

Option (b) and (d) do not capture the essence of the passage. The passage indicates that how author has acclimatised to the surroundings as a means of survival and to set apart his loneliness. Option (a) comes closest to what is tried to be conveyed in the passage

The correct order will be:
I read an advertisement that said → posh, air-conditioned (P)→ fully furnished rooms (S)→ are available for (R)→ gentleman of taste.(Q)

The massacre of the Albanians was finally stopped as several countries intervened to stop this type of massacre. The major goal of these forced massacres and expulsions of the ethnic Albanians was regarded as a kind of statistic manipulations before London Ambassadors.

All these are related to train.

From the common explanation, we get the position of O is 3rd to the left of M.

Hence, Option B is correct.

Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:

References:

J sits fourth to the right of O and N sits second to the left of J.

Only H sits between J and G.

Inferences:

From the above references, we get

References:

Only D sits between G and C

G is not an immediate neighbour of J but fifth to the right of I.

M, who sits exactly in the middle, is second to the right of I.

Five persons sit between L and J.

Inferences:

From the above references, we get

References:

E is not an immediate neighbour of N.

Inferences:

From the above reference, we get the final arrangement:

The correct answer is 70.

Key Points

• The major crops of the state are wheat and rice.
• Haryana is the second largest contributor to India’s central pool of food grains.
• When the green revolution started in India in 1970, Haryana contributed significantly.