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UPSC CAPF General Studies

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General Studies is an important section in Every Government Exam. UPSC has announced recruitment Notification for the enrollment of 323 vacancies of Assistant Commandants in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the branches or forces like Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force(CISF), Indo‐Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). UPSC CAPF Paper II is the combination of General Studies, Essay and Comprehension. The article UPSC CAPF General Studies will help the aspirants of UPSC CAPF, to get the knowledge on sample questions.

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1. World Health day is observed on?
    A. 3rd April B. 4th April C. 5th April D. 7th April

Answer: Option D
2. Which among the following bodies estimates the national income of India?
    A. Office of the Economic Advisor B. Ministry of Statistics C. Central Statistical Office D. Ministry of Finance

Answer: Option C
3. The right to constitutional remedies allows Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody even the government of India. Which article says this?
    A. Article 31 B. Article 32 C. Article 33 D. Article 34

Answer: Option B
4. After Brazil, which among the following is the second largest country in South America?
    A. Columbia B. Argentina C. Peru D. Chile

Answer: Option C
5. What was the original name of Mirabehn, an associate and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi?
    A. Oliver Schriener B. Millie Graham Polock C. Madeline Slade D. Margarate Cousins

Answer: Option C
6. Gol Ghar, a beehive shaped structure built in 1786 to store grains for the British Army, is located in which city ?
    A. Bhopal B. Patna C. Patna D. Lucknow

Answer: Option B
7. What is the name of India’s first nuclear reactor?
    A. Cirius B. Apsara C. Dhruva D. Kamini

Answer: Option B
8. Mahatama Gandhi had launched his first Satyagraha in India from which among the following places?
    A. Kheda B. Bardoli C. Champaran D. Sabarmati

Answer: Option C
9. Which among the following Indian classical dance form was developed by Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama ?
    A. Kuchipudi B. Odissi C. Yakshagana D. Kathkali

Answer: Option A
10. Which of the following European countries is known as the ‘Land of a thousand lakes’ ?
    A. Norway B. Sweden C. Finland D. Estonia

Answer: Option C
1. Mainstream Nationalism in India
    A. was characterized by Chauvinism B. aimed at restoration of the Hindu state C. had national socialism as its ultimate goal D. aimed at emancipation from colonial rule

Answer: Option D
2. The minimum age required to become the prime minister of India is
    A. 25 years B. 30 years C. 40 years D. 35 years

Answer: Option A
3. The objective of the Morley-Minto Reforms was
    A. extension of provincial assemblies B. to give more powers to local government C. to abolish the post of secretary of the state for India D. to establish diarchy in provinces

Answer: Option A
4. The oath of office is conducted to the president by
    A. the speaker of Lok Sabha B. the chief justice of India C. the vice-president of India D. None of the above

Answer: Option B
5. The office of the prime minister of India
    A. 2 years B. 6 years C. 5 years D. 3 years

Answer: Option C
6. Gol Ghar, a beehive shaped structure built in 1786 to store grains for the British Army, is located in which city ?
    A. rests on coronations B. is created by the Parliament C. is created by the constitution D. All of the above

Answer: Option C
7. The national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947 and was presented to the nation at the midnight session of the Assembly on 14th August 1947 on behalf of
    A. the minorities of India B. the National Integration Council C. the women of India D. the people of India

Answer: Option C
8. The president convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with
    A. the speaker B. the prime minister C. the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha D. None of the above

Answer: Option B
9. The preamble to our constitution provided that India is
    A. a sovereign, socialist and democratic republic B. a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic C. a sovereign republic with a socialist pattern of society D. a socialist, secular and democratic republic

Answer: Option B
10. The president can be impeached for
    A. violating the constitution B. disregarding Parliament C. for not taking the prime minister's advice D. All of the above

Answer: Option A
1. The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is situated at
    A. Patna B. Jaipur C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi

Answer: Option C
2. Where is the Railway Staff College located?
    A. Pune B. Allahabad C. Vadodara D. Delhi

Answer: Option C
3. The famous Dilwara Temples are situated in
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option B
4. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is located at
    A. Delhi B. Shimla C. Dehradun D. Kulu

Answer: Option C
5. Bijapur is known for its
    A. severe drought condition B. Gol Gumbaz C. heavy rainfall D. statue of Gomateswara

Answer: Option B
6. The first death anniversary day of Sri Rajiv Gandhi was observed as the
    A. National Integration Day B. Peace and Love Day C. Secularism Day D. Anti-Terrorism Day

Answer: Option D
7. 20th August is celebrated as
    A. Earth Day B. Sadbhavana Divas C. No Tobacco Day D. None of these

Answer: Option B
8. When is the World Population Day observed?
    A. May 31 B. October 4 C. December 10 D. July 11

Answer: Option D
9. January 15 is celebrated as the
    A. Republic Day B. Ugadhi C. Teachers' Day D. Army Day

Answer: Option D
10. The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in South Africa was celebrated in
    A. May 1993 B. August 1993 C. July 1993 D. September 1993

Answer: Option A
1. National Human Rights Commission is a ......
    A. Statutory body B. Constitutional body C. Multilateral institution D. Both a and c

Answer: Option D
2. Who is the current chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
    A. Justice A.S. Anand B. Justice H.L. Dattu C. Justice S. Rajendra Babu D. Justice K. Balakrishnan

Answer: Option B
3. Who can be appointed as the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
    A. Any sitting judge of the Supreme Court B. Any retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court C. Any person appointed by the President D. Retired Chief Justice of any High Court

Answer: Option B
4. What is tenure of the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
    A. 5 years or upto 62 years of age B. 5 years or upto 65 years of age C. 6 years or upto 65 years of age D. 5 years or upto 70 years of age

Answer: Option D
5. When changes have been made in the National Human Rights Commission Act?
    A. 2001 B. 1999 C. 2006 D. 2016

Answer: Option C
6. The idea of Pakistan was first conceived by
    A. Muhammad Iqbal B. M. A. Jinnah C. Shaukar Ali D. Aga Khan

Answer: Option A
7. Mappila rebellion is associated with which of the following states?
    A. Bihar B. Gujarat C. Punjab D. Kerala

Answer: Option D
8. Kuka Movement is associated with which of the following states?
    A. Assam B. Bengal C. Punjab D. Maharashtra

Answer: Option C
9. Which of the following movements immediately followed the partition of Bengal?
    A. Non-cooperation Movement B. Swadeshi Movement C. Civil Disobedience Movement D. Ghadar Movement

Answer: Option B
10. The Rowlatt Act was passed in the year
    A. 1917 B. 1919 C. 1921 D. 1923

Answer: Option B
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