UPSC CAPF Paper 1 Mock Test - 9 (General & Mental Ability) - CDS MCQ

Explanation:
The situation that forced the Albanians to stop the massacre during the Kosovo War can be attributed to several factors. These factors are explained below:
1. Intervention by several countries:
- Various countries, including NATO member states, intervened to stop the massacre and prevent further bloodshed.
- The NATO-led intervention aimed to protect the Albanian population in Kosovo from the Serbian forces.
- This intervention involved airstrikes against Serbian military targets and infrastructure.
2. Pressure from the international community:
- The international community, including the United Nations, condemned the violence and called for an immediate end to the massacre.
- Diplomatic efforts were made to negotiate a ceasefire and find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
3. Humanitarian crisis:
- The escalating violence and mass killings in Kosovo led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of Albanians being displaced and seeking refuge.
- The dire situation and the suffering of innocent civilians put additional pressure on the international community to take action and stop the massacre.
4. War crimes and atrocities:
- The reports of war crimes and atrocities committed by Serbian forces, including ethnic cleansing and systematic killings, further intensified the international outcry.
- These reports created a sense of urgency to intervene and protect the Albanian population from further harm.
5. Shift in international opinion:
- The perception of the conflict changed globally, with increasing recognition of the need to stop the massacre and prevent further loss of life.
- This shift in international opinion influenced the decision to intervene and put an end to the violence.
In conclusion, the combination of intervention by several countries, pressure from the international community, the humanitarian crisis, reports of war crimes, and the shift in international opinion forced the Albanians and the international community to take action and stop the massacre during the Kosovo War.

After two years of discussion and debate they came out with one of the finest constitutions the world has ever had. This constitution gave to its citizens the most extensive rights available in any country. Together, they decided that in the search for a solution to the problems, nobody should be excluded, no one should be treated as a demon.

Elections held in all constituencies at the same time, either on the same day or within a few days is called a General Election. Sometimes elections are held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member. This is called a By-Election.

Article 39 lays down certain principles of policy to be followed by the State, including providing an adequate means of livelihood for all citizens, equal pay for equal work for men and women, proper working conditions, reduction of the concentration of wealth and means of production from the hands of a few, and distribution of community resources to subserve the common good. Article 48 of the Constitution of India mandates the state to prohibit the slaughter of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle. The State, according to Article 51, must also strive for the promotion of international peace and security, and Parliament has been empowered under Article 253 to make laws giving effect to international treaties. Prohibition of cow slaughter is a Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Article 48 of the Constitution.

Concept:

Nuclear reactor:

• It is a device in which a nuclear reaction is initiated, maintained, and controlled.
• It works on the principle of controlled chain reaction and provides energy at a constant rate.

Explanation:

• Nuclear Fuel: It is a fissionable material to be used for the fission process to take place. Therefore option 1 is correct.
• Commonly used fuels in a nuclear reactor are U233, Enriched U235, Pu239 etc. 
• Generally, uranium oxide pellets are inserted end to end into long hollow metal tubes constituting the fuel rods.
• When slow neutrons interact with the fuel, the fission starts, and the energy is released. 

Additional Information

• The moderator's function is to slow down the fast-moving secondary neutrons produced during the fission.
  • The material of the moderator should be light and it should not absorb neutrons.
  • Usually, heavy water, graphite, deuterium, and paraffin, etc. can act as moderators.
• Controller: These are made with neutron-absorbing material such as cadmium, hafnium or boron, and are inserted or withdrawn from the core to control the rate of reaction, or to halt it. 
• Lubricant: Lubricant has shown that it is possible to produce materials capable of lubricating some reactor components.
  • In order to further the development of such lubricants, the U.K.A.E.A. and the nuclear manufacturing groups have co-operated in providing lubricant manufacturers.

Primary sector is the largest employer in India.  It employes about 64% of the Indian population. 
This sector produces only a quarter of GDP because in it, the first step of goods production takes place. It is the supplier of raw material to the secondary sector. And the value of the good increases on each subsequent step and primary sector provides the first step. So, it's share is quite less in GDP. 

The industrial sector has performed poorly in the reform period because of decreasing demand of industrial products due to various reasons' such as cheaper imports, inadequate investment, infrastructure etc. Cheaper imports have replaced the demand for domestic goods in India.

In India, the Reserve Bank of India plays a crucial role in issuing currency notes on behalf of the central government. This responsibility ensures that the currency in circulation is regulated and maintained at a national level. By centralizing the issuance of currency notes, the government can effectively manage the monetary supply and ensure the stability of the financial system.

The unorganized sector covers most of the rural labour and a substantial part of urban labour. It uses mainly labour intensive and indigenous technology.

Dhinidhi Desinghu achieved the 'Best India Time' in the girl's 100m Freestyle event at the 11th Asian Group Aquatics Championships in the Philippines. She set a new Indian record of 57.33 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Kenisha Gupta.

SJVN Limited has commissioned India’s first multipurpose (heat and power) green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station at Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh. The project will also generate electricity using green hydrogen and a 25 kW fuel cell.    

Ashwin Ramaswami, representing the Democrats, is running for a Senate seat in Georgia, aiming to unseat the incumbent Republican. His candidacy signifies the increasing diversity and youth engagement in U.S. politics, particularly among Indian-Americans.

The Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research was inaugurated by Amit Shah in Gujarat. This inauguration, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, signifies a significant development in advancing medical education and healthcare services in the region.

(d) (i) and (iv)

Explanation: Aluminium is not suitable for utensil production due to its ductility and high electrical conductivity. The properties that make it suitable are its high melting point and good heat conductivity. Copper, steel (an alloy of iron), and aluminium are the most common metals used for making utensils because of their good heat conductivity.

A voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring the electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit.

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants involves the production of male and female gametes, the transfer of the male gametes to the female ovules in a process called pollination. After pollination occurs, fertilization happens and the ovules grow into seeds within a fruit.

Alkyl halides are polar in nature, but they are almost insoluble in water. They can neither form Hydrogen bond nor they can break hydrogen bond between water molecules.

In parallel combination voltage remains same across two points.

Natural vegetative propagation occurs when an axillary bud grows into a lateral shoot and develops its own roots. Plant structures allowing natural vegetative propagation include bulbs, rhizomes, stolons and tubers.

Total surface area of cube is 6*length^2
=6×1^2
=6×1
=6 cm2

Between 5 and 78:
First number = 6
Last number = 72

Hence, Option D is correct.

B is the correct option.Ushas is the most exalted goddess in the Rig Veda, but not as important or central as the three male Vedic deities Agni, Soma and Indra. She is on par with other major male Vedic deities.

Linguistically, if the Indus script is deciphered, we may hopefully find that the proto-Dravidian roots of the Harappan language and South Indian Dravidian languages are similar. This is a hypothesis. If you ask what similarity is likely to emerge, the first and most important similarity is linguistic.

B is the correct option.

• Jahangir’s assessation took place in 1605.
• Akbar had been deeply disappointed with Khusrau's father Jahangir. Perhaps due to this background, Khusrau rebelled against his father in 1606 to secure the throne for himself.
• The rebellion of Khurram absorbed the Mughal's attention, so in the spring of 1623 a Mughal envoy arrived at the Shah's camp with a letter from the Emperor accepting the loss of Kandahar and putting an end to the conflict.
• Jahangir died on 28 October 1627.

Chakali ailamma was a revolutionary leader during Telangana Rebellion. She fought against the atrocities of feudal lord, Zamindar Ramachandra Reddy, known as Visnoor Deshmukh, to save her four acres of land. Chityala Ailamma was born at Krishnapuram village in Rayaparthi Mandal Warangal district of Telangana State. She joined Andhra Maha Sabha and Communist party.
The regular army was called paga, while the loose auxiliaries called silahdars were supervised by havaldars who received fixed salaries. The forts were carefully supervised, Mavali foot soldiers and gunners being appointed there.
Thalkari or Mirasdars: Thalkari or Mirasdar paid land revenue, but were not officials and formed a large part of the village community, and were hereditary owners of the land.
 

Seawater contains MgCl₂ brine, so salt made from seawater contains this as an impurity, sea salt:

The pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland," is responsible for regulating various hormones in the body. One of its key functions is controlling body growth and development by releasing hormones like growth hormone. Imbalances in this gland can lead to conditions such as dwarfism or gigantism.

Cost of Electricity = P*t*cost per kW
=0.06 kW x (5 x 30) x 3= Rs. 27

Following the common explanation, we get “7 seats are there to the left of C”.
Hence, option D is correct.
Final Arrangement:

Common Explanation:
References:
1. Two people are sitting between A and Z.
2. C sits fourth to the right of Z.
3. The number of people sitting to the right of A is the same as the number of people sitting to the left of Z.
4. The number of people sitting between A and C is the same as the number of people sitting between X and C.
5. X is an immediate neighbour of D, who sits on one of the ends.
6. The number of people sitting between D and C is the same as the number of people sitting between C and Y.
7. At most 25 people are sitting in a row.
Inferences:
From reference 1, we get two possible cases.
From reference 7, case2 was eliminated.
Hence, Case 1 is the final arrangement.