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GK Chapterwise – CDS Previous Year Papers

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41. Statement-I: The economy of India in the 19th century came to a state of ruin under English East India Company.
Statement-II: English East India Company’s acquisition of Diwani right led to the miseries of the peasants and those associated with the traditional handicrafts industry of India.
Codes:

(a)Both the Statements are individuals true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Both the Statements are individuals true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
(d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Ans: (b)

CDS (I) 2019

42. ONGC Videsh (the state-owned and gas company of India) recent (September, 2012) signed a definitive agreement with

(a)Russia
(b) Azerbaijan
(c) Iran
(d) South Sudan
Ans: (b)
CDS Exam (I) 2012

43. Which one among the following programmes has now been restructured as the National Rural Livelihood Mission?

(a)Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana
(b) Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
(c) Janshree Bima Yojana
(d) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Ans: (b)

CDS (I) 2007

44. Human Poverty Index [HPI] developed by UNDP is based on which of the following deprivations?
1. Income deprivation
2. Literacy deprivation
3. Social services deprivation
4. Employment deprivation Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
Ans: (b)

CDS (II) 2009

45. 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:

(a)1, 2 and 3
(b) l and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Ans: (d)

CDS (I) 2018

46. Which of the following are the most important reason/ reasons of flood becoming a destructive natural hazard in the Ganga-Brahmaputra valley ?
1. Due to population pressure more and more people are living in flood prone areas
2. Increased frequency and magnitude of landslide and soil erosion in the upper catchments
3. Increase in the amount and intensity of rainfall in the north-western part of India Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (d)
CDS Exam (I) 2016

47. Which of the following is/are the objective (s) of ‘Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana’?
To encourage and enable the overseas Indian workers by giving government contribution to
1. save for their return and resettlement.
2. save for their old age.
3. obtain a life insurance cover against natural death for the entire life of the worker.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) Only 1
(d) All of these
Ans: (b)

CDS (I) 2008

48. Consider the following statements about Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace. Disarmament and Development
1. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, was selected for the prize for the year 2013.
2. The award is accorded annually to individuals only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)

CDS (II) 2010

49. Consider the following statements about Pragati missile system of India
1. It is a short range solid fuel missile system.
2. It has all weather day and night operational launch capability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
CDS Exam (II) 2015

50. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I List II
(Training institute) (Location)
A. National Academy 1. Hyderabad of Direct Taxes
B. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai – 2. Nagpur National Postal Academy
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai 3. Dehradun Patel National Police Academy
D. Indira Gandhi 4. Ghaziabad National Forest Academy Code:
A B C D

(a)2 4 1 3
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 3 1 4 2
Ans: (a)
CDS Exam (I) 2011

51. Consider the following statements on Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
1. BIMSTEC has seven members – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
2. BIMSTEC provides a link between South Asia and South East Asia by way of economic cooperation and linkages in identified areas of cooperation.
3. BIMSTEC was rechristened as BISTEC in the year 2014.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) l and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (c)

CDS (I) 2013

52. Consider the following statements on SAFTA:
1. SAFTA is a trade liberalisation programme among the South-Eastern countries of Asia.
2. According to SAFTA, the Ministerial Council shall meet at least once every year or more often as and when considered necessary by the Contracting States.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)

CDS (II) 2017

53. Consider the following statements about SAARC:
l. The SAARC Secretariat is located at Kathmandu.
2. The Secretariat is headed by the Secretary General, who is appointed by the Council of Ministers from Member States in alphabetical order for a three year term.
3. The Secretary General is assisted by eight Directors on deputation from the Member States.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2.and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Ans: (c)
CDS Exam (II) 2015

54. Consider the following statements about FIFA:
1. It is an association governed by Swiss law, founded in 1904 and based in Zurich.
2. FEFA has been engaging with its stakeholders and other institutions to find sensible ways of addressing environmental issues and mitigate the negative environmental impacts linked to its activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)

CDS (II) 2019

55. The technique of inducing rain from cloud is called

(a)Cloud computing
(b) Cloud control
(c) Cloud engineering
(d) Cloud seeding
Ans: (d)

CDS (I) 2012

56. Which one among the following is a state-of-the-art acoustic sensor-based target training system developed by the CSIR for shooters of the Indian Army ?

(a)SHANKH
(b) DHVANI
(c) NISHAN
(d) PRAHAR
Ans: (b)

CDS (II) 2007

57. Consider the following statements about the recently concluded field exercise Sarvada Vijay:
1. It was a joint exercise of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.
2. The overall aim of the exercise was to practise conventional cross-border thrusts into enemy territory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both l and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
CDS Exam (II) 2009

58. V M Dandekar and Neel Kanth Rath were well-known for their

(a)study on the spread of the Green Revolution
(b) advocacy of nuclear power
(c) advocacy of liberalization
(d) study on poverty in India
Ans: (d)

CDS (II) 2018

59. The Patola weave was traditionally done in

(a)Pochampally and Kanchipuram
(b) Surat and Patan
(c) Dacca and Benares
(d) Benares and Paithan
Ans: (b)

CDS (I) 2016

60. Which one among the following is not a Command of the Indian Army ?

(a)South-Westem Command
(b) South-Eastern Command
(c) Army Training Command
(d) Central Command
Ans: (b)

CDS (II) 2008

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