UPSC CAPF Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 (General & Mental Ability) - CDS MCQ

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.

Explanation:
To determine the number of seats reserved for women in rural and urban local bodies, we need to analyze the given options and choose the correct one.
Option A: 1/2 of the seats.
Option B: 2/3 of the seats.
Option C: 1/3 of the seats.
Option D: None of the above.
Since the options mention fractions, it suggests that a portion of the seats is reserved for women. Let's analyze each option:
- Option A: 1/2 of the seats.
This option states that half of the seats are reserved for women. However, there is no specific mention of whether this applies to rural and urban local bodies.
- Option B: 2/3 of the seats.
This option states that two-thirds of the seats are reserved for women. Again, there is no specific mention of whether this applies to rural and urban local bodies.
- Option C: 1/3 of the seats.
This option states that one-third of the seats are reserved for women. This implies that out of the total number of seats, one-third are reserved for women.
- Option D: None of the above.
This option suggests that none of the given options accurately represents the number of seats reserved for women in rural and urban local bodies.
Based on the given information, option C, which states that 1/3 of the seats are reserved for women, is the correct 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.

 

 

Venus is entirely covered with a thick carbon dioxide atmosphere and sulphuric acid clouds which give it a light yellowish appearance.

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e Hydrofluorocarbons.

• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has the highest global warming potential as compared to other gases. 
• Global Warming Potential (GWP) is used to measure the total energy that a particular gas absorbs over a particular period of time ( normally 100 years), compared to carbon dioxide. 
• Gases with a higher GWP absorb more energy, per pound, than gases with a lower GWP, and thus contribute more to warming Earth.
• The major atmospheric gases responsible for causing global warming are Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4) and Nitrous Oxide.
• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) are less prevalent GHGs but are very powerful.

When contemplating job opportunities, factors beyond monetary rewards are essential, including family amenities, work environment, learning prospects, and job security. These aspects contribute significantly to job satisfaction and overall well-being in the workplace.

Why Banks use deposits to extend loans:

• Profit Generation: Banks earn interest income by lending out deposits to borrowers at higher interest rates than what they pay depositors.


• Meeting Financial Needs: Extending loans allows banks to meet the financial needs of individuals, businesses, and other entities in the form of personal loans, business loans, mortgages, etc.


• Economic Growth: By providing loans, banks contribute to economic growth by facilitating investments, consumption, and overall economic activity.


• Risk Management: Banks carefully assess the creditworthiness of borrowers before extending loans to manage the risk of defaults and ensure the safety of depositors' funds.


• Regulatory Requirements: Banks are required by regulatory authorities to maintain a certain level of reserves but can use the majority of deposits to extend loans to promote economic growth.

Conclusion:

• Banks play a crucial role in the economy by utilizing deposits to extend loans, which helps in generating profits, meeting financial needs, promoting economic growth, managing risks, and complying with regulatory requirements.

Explanation:
The Planning Commission has defined the poverty line on the basis of recommended nutritional requirement of ____ calories per person per day for urban areas.
To find the correct answer, we need to determine the recommended nutritional requirement of calories per person per day for urban areas.
Given:
- Poverty line is defined on the basis of recommended nutritional requirement of calories.
- We need to find the number of calories for urban areas.

- The recommended nutritional requirement of calories per person per day for urban areas is 2100 calories (Option A).
- Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
Summary:
- The poverty line is defined on the basis of recommended nutritional requirement of 2100 calories per person per day for urban areas.

World Intellectual Property Day, observed annually on April 26, is organized by WIPO to highlight the significance of Intellectual Property (IP) in fostering innovation and creativity. The theme for 2024 is ‘IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity’. WIPO traces its origins to the Paris Convention of 1883, which established IP protection for inventions, trademarks, and industrial designs. WIPO became a specialized agency of the UN in 1974.

Union Ministry of Education inaugurated the logo, slogan – “Jan Jan Sakshar,” and the mobile application for ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram.
The ULLAS initiative aims to transform education and literacy nationwide by creating a learning ecosystem that provides basic education, digital and financial literacy, and critical life skills to individuals aged 15 and above who missed the chance to attend school.

• The National Conference on Water Sufficient Panchayat, Clean & Green Panchayat and Healthy Panchayat will be held in New Delhi.
• It will showcase best practices followed by Panchayati Raj institutions (PRI) and augment capacity building of elected representatives with greater exposure, interactive learning and experience sharing.

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.

Prime Minister Modi announced India's plan to open an embassy in Timor-Leste during the ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, emphasizing India's commitment to stronger ties with Timor-Leste and the ASEAN region.

When a base reacts with a non-metallic oxide, the typical outcome is the formation of salt and water. Bases have the ability to neutralize the acidic properties of non-metallic oxides by reacting with them, leading to the production of salt and water as the final products. This chemical reaction helps in balancing the pH levels and stabilizing the properties of the substances involved.

Forests are dwindling most rapidly.

Changing feeble sound to loud sound amounts to increasing the amplitude of vibration as intensity of sound is directly proportional to the square of the amplitude of the sound wave.

The K shell corresponds to the principal quantum no. ( n) = 1 ,   L, (n) = 2, M, ( n) = 3 
And   N ( n) = 4

The chemical formula of Nitrogen is N but Nitrogen exists in the molecule of two ions hence the chemical symbol of Nitrogen gas is written as N_2.

Saponification reaction is also known as alkaline hydrolysis of ester.

 

Area of square having sides 5 cm = 5² = 25 cm²

Area of smaller square having sides 1 cm = 1² = 1 cm²

Then area of 4 squares will be 4 cm²

Area of shaded portion will be =  Area of square having sides 5 cm - area of 4  smaller squares (Unshaded portion)

 Area of shaded portion = 25 cm² - 4 cm²

 Area of shaded portion = 21 cm²

 

 

 

Hence, Option D is correct.

And we know that the value of 11√2 is greater than 15 so it's value will be positive, And also sum or differences of rational and irrational is irrational

Shahji's Service to the Sultan:
- Shahji served the sultan for approximately 30 years, starting from 1636.
- His service was notable and lasted until around 1666.
Identification of the Sultan:
- The options provided are A, B, C, and D.
- We need to determine which sultan Shahji served during this period.
Option Analysis:
A: Bijapur
- Bijapur was a prominent sultanate in South India during the 17th century.
- It is a possible option as Shahji could have served the sultan of Bijapur.
B: Ahmadnagar
- Ahmadnagar was another sultanate in South India.
- It is a potential option, and Shahji might have served the sultan of Ahmadnagar.
C: Calicut
- Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, was a powerful trading port in Kerala.
- It is less likely that Shahji served the sultan of Calicut, as it wasn't a sultanate.
D: Golcunda
- Golcunda, or Golconda, was a significant sultanate in the Deccan region.
- It is a possible option, and Shahji could have served the sultan of Golcunda.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is A: Bijapur. Shahji served the sultan of Bijapur during the given period.

During the time of Rajaraja the share in the produce of the land was One- Third of total Produce.

 

• The creation of Andhra increased other linguistic groups to intensify their movements. 

• It was created on "1 October 1953" Appointment of the states reorganization commission in December 1953. In 1956 the states reorganization Act was passed.

 

 

 

The Janata Party, formed by a coalition of several parties, was indeed the first non-Congress government at the Centre.

 All India: Ramakrishna Movement, Arya Samaj and Theosophical Movement

The incorrect sentence is “apical and intercalary meristems are permanent tissues”. The rest a, b and d are correct sentences.

Apical and intercalary tissues are meristematic tissues and not permanent tissues. Apical tissues are present on the tips of root and stem, they increase the length; intercalary tissues are present in the internodes, they increase the length between the nodes.

1st term = 3
2nd term = 3 + 9 = 12
3rd term = 12 + 15 = 27
4th term = 27 + 21 = 48
5th term = 48 + 27 = 75
6th term = 75 + 33 = 108

Thus, the missing term is 7th term = 103 + 39 = 147

The given series consists of consecutive prime numbers starting from 17. The next prime number after 29 is 31.

Thus, the missing number is 31.