CDS General Knowledge Exam Paper – 26 October 2014

31. Tungsten is used for the construction of filament in electric bulb because of its-
A. high specific resistance
B. low specific resistance
C. high light emitting power
D. high melting point

32. Inactive nitrogen and argon gases are usually used in electric bulbs in order to-
A. increase the intensity of light emitted
B. increase the life of the filament
C. make the emitted light coloured
D. make the production of bulb economical

33. In the phenomenon of dispersion of light, the light wave of shortest wavelength is-
A. accelerated and refracted the most
B. slowed down and refracted the most
C. accelerated and refracted the least
D. slowed down and refracted the least

34. An oscilloscope is an instrument which allows us to see waves produced by-
A. visible light
B. X-rays
C. sound
D. gamma rays

35. The distribution of electrons into different orbits of an atom, as suggested by bohr, is-
A. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 6 electrons in the L-orbit, 18 electrons in the M-orbit
B. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 8 electrons in the L-orbit, 32 electrons in the M-orbit
C. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 8 electrons in the L-orbit, 18 electrons in the M-orbit
D. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 8 electrons in the L-orbit, 16 electrons in the M-orbit

36. Graphite road are used in atomic reactors as moderators for sustained nuclear chain reaction through nuclear fission process. In this process-
A. the neutrons are made fast
B. the neutrons are made fast
C. the neutrons are made slow
D. the neutrons are made slow

37. 
The distance-time graph for an object is shown above which one of the following statements holds true for this object ?
A. the object is moving with uniform speed
B. the object is at rest
C. the object is having non-linear motion
D. the object is moving with non-uniform speed

38. For a harmonic oscillator, the graph between momentum p and displacement q would come out as-
A. a straight line
B. a parabola
C. a circle
D. an ellipse

39. Which one among the following is the generic name of the causal organism of elephantiasis ?
A. filaria
B. microfilaria
C. wuchereria bancrofti
D. culex pipiens

40. Which one among the following statements is not correct ?
A. pulses are rich in proteins
B. milk is a rich source of vitamin A
C. cereals are very poor source of carbohydrates
D. vegetables are rich source given below are correct ?

41. Which of the statements given below are correct ?
1. A person having blood group ‘A’ can donate blood to persons having blood group ‘A’ and blood group ‘AB’.
2. A person having blood group ‘AB’ can donate blood to persons having blood groups ‘A’ ,’B’ ,’AB’ or ‘O’.
3. A person with blood group ‘O’ can donate blood to persons having any blood group.
4. A person having blood group ‘O’ can receive blood from the persons of any of the blood groups.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1, 2 , 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 3 only

42. Which one among the following is the correct pathway for the elimination of urine ?
A. kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
B. kidneys, urethra, bladder, ureters
C. urethra, ureters, bladder, kidneys
D. bladder, ureters, kidneys, urethra

43. Which of the following parts are found in both plant and animal cells ?
A. cell membrane, chloroplast, vacuole
B. cell wall, nucleus, vacuole
C. cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
D. cell wall, chloroplast, cytoplasm

44. Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Coronary artery supplies blood to heart muscles.
2. Pulmonary vein supplies blood to lungs.
3. Hepatic artery supplies blood to kidneys.
4. Renal vein supplies blood to kidneys.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4

45. The equatorial region has no other season except summer. What could be the reason ?
1. The length of day and night is more or less equal over the year.
2. The earth’s rotational velocity is maximum at the equator.
3. The coriolis force is zero at the equator.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

46. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists-
List-I (Hill range of central India)
(a) satpura
(b) mahadeo
(c) vindhya
(d) maikala
List-II (Location in map)

Codes :
.   a b c d
A. 4 3 1 2
B. 4 1 3 2
C. 2 1 3 4
D. 2 3 1 4

47. Consider the following statements relating to the non-alignment movement-
1. The non-aligned movement (NAM) was created and founded during the collapse of the colonial system and the independence struggles of the peoples of africa , asia , latin america and other regions of the world and at the height of the cold war.
2. The first summit of the movement of non-aligned countries was convened by the leaders of india , indonesia, egypt, syria and yugoslavia at belgrade on september 1-6,1961.
3. During the early days of the movement, its actions were a key factor in the decolonization process , which led later to the founding of several new sovereign states.
4. The fundamental principle of the movement is to maintain equal distance from both the super powers by joining the military alliances of both the blocs.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 2 only

48. Consider the following statements relating to the world bank-
1. The world bank was established in 1946, which is headquartered in new york.
2. The world bank group has set for itself the goal to end extreme poverty from the world by 2030.
3. The world bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It is not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development.
4. The world bank group comprises five institutions managed by their member countries in order to promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only

49. Which of the following statements about international monetary fund (IMF) are correct ?
1. The IMF is a united nations specialized agency.
2. The IMF was founded at the bretton woods conference in 1944 to secure international monetary cooperation.
3. The objective of the IMF is to stabilize currency exchange rates, and to expand international liquidity (access to hard currencies).
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 and
D. 1 and 3 only

50. Consider the following statements relating to the world trade organization (WTO)-
1. The WTO deals with the global rules of trade between nations.
2. The goal of the WTO is to help producers of goods and services, exporters and importers conduct their business.
3. The WTO which is a successor body of the general agreement on tariffs and trade, come into being following the Uruguay round of negotiations.
4. The WTO distances itself in framing of rules on trade in intellectual property rights.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1 and 3 only

51. Consider the following statements about local government in india-
1. Article 40 of indian constitution provides for the state to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to make them function as units of self-government.
2. The 73rd and 74th constitution Amendments inserted part IX and IX A in the constitution.
3. The provisions in parts IX and IX A of indian constitution are more or less parallel and analogous.
4. The 73rd constitution amendment is applicable to all states irrespective of size of population.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Codes :
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

52. Which of the following is not correct regarding the 2014 FIFA Football world cup ?
A. ‘we are one’ is the official song
B. ‘dar um jeito (we will find A way)’ is the official anthem
C. brazil is the first country to host a world cup for the second time
D. for the first time two consecutive world cups are not hosted in europe

53. World bank in june 2014 released a study report on india’s power sector titled ‘more power to india : the challenge of electricity distribution’. Which of the following is/are the key recommendation(s) of the report ?
1. Ensure regulatory autonomy, effectiveness and accountability for utilities and regulators.
2. Insulate utilities from state governments to prevent interference with internal operations.
3. Scrap the electricity act 2003 in order to improve the revenue generation of the power distribution companies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only

54. Which of the following is/are department(s) in ministry of defence ?
1. Department of defence
2. Department of defence research and development
3. Department of defence production
4. Department of defence finance
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 only

55. Consider the following statements about state election commission-
1. The state election commissioner shall be appointed by the governor of the state.
2. The state election commission shall have the power of even preparing the electoral rolls besides the power of superintendence, direction and control of election to the panchayats.
3. The state election commissioner cannot be removed in any manner from his office until he demits himself or completes his tenure.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only

56. Which of the following is/are paramilitary force(s) of india ?
1. Indian coast guard
2. Assam rifles
3. Directorate general of resettlement

Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 2 only

57. ‘Garuda-V’, concluded recently, is a joint exercise between the air forces of india and-
A. japan
B. canada
C. russia
D. france

58. Which of the following statements about india judiciary is not correct ?
A. the constitution of india has not provided for double system of courts as in the united states
B. the organization of the subordinate judiciary in india varies slightly from state to state
C. every state in india has separate high court
D. the supreme court has issued direction to constitute an all india judicial service to bring about uniformity in designation of officers in criminal and civil side

59. Which among the following about the rangarajan panel report on poverty estimation (submitted in july 2014) is/are correct ?
1. The report states that three out of ten people in india are poor.
2. The report endorsed the tendulkar committee suggestion on determining poverty line in india.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 1 only

B. 2 only
C. both 1 and 2
D. neither 1 nor 2

60. Arrange the following states of india on the basis of conferring statehood (starting from the earliest)-
1. Arunachal pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Sikkim
4. Meghalaya
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Codes :
A. 2 4 3 1
B. 2 1 4 3
C. 4 1 3 2

D. 4 1 2 3

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