CDS 2012 (2) (held on 16.09.2012)
1. A device which is used in our TV set, Computer, Radio set for storing the electric charge is
- resistor
- inductor
- capacitor
- conductor
2. A bus travels at a speed of 50 km per hour to go from its origin to its destination at a distance of 300 km and travels at a speed of 60 km per hour to return to the origin. What is the average speed of the bus?
- 54.55 km per hour
- 55 km per hour
- 55.55 km per hour
- 54 km per hour
3. Which one among the following is called terrestrial planet?
- Mercury
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
4. Which among the following phenomena can occur when very warm and humid air is rising over a mass of a very cold air?
- Calm weather
- Snowfall
- Storms and cyclonic storms
- Intense rain and hail
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code :
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 3
- 3 and 4
- 1 and 4
5. Match List-I with List-II and effect the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List – I (Biosphere Reserve) | List - II (State) |
---|---|
A. Nilgiri | 1. Odisha |
B. Manas | 2. Madhya Pradesh |
C. Panchmarhi | 3. Tamil Nadu |
D. Simlipal | 4. Assam |
Codes:
- A - 3; B - 2; C - 4; D - 1
- A - 1; B - 4; C - 2; D - 3
- A - 3; B - 4; C - 2; D - 1
- A - 1; B - 2; C - 4; D - 3
6. The waves that help scientists to understand the internal structure of the Earth are
- primary waves
- secondary waves
- surface waves
- longitudinal waves
7. Gaddis are
- fishermen of Kerala
- pastoralists of Arunachal Pradesh
- shepherds of Himachal Pradesh
- nomads of Rajasthan desert
8. Which one among the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights embodied in the Constitution of India?
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right against Exploitation
- Right to Information
9. Consider the following statements relating to the procedure of the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
- The election of Speaker shall be held on such date as the Prime Minister may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date.
- The election of a Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date.
- At any time before noon on the day preceding the date so fixed, any member may give notice in writing of a motion that another member be chosen as the Deputy Speaker of the House
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 2 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
10. The writ of 'Prohibition' is issued by a superior court
- to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice
- to an inferior court or body exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for its review
- where it can call upon a person to show under what authority he/she is holding the office
- to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial
11. Which one among the following is not a Fundamental Duty of the citizen of India?
- To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
- To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
- To uphold and protect sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
- To practice family planning and to control population
12. Which one among the following writs literally means 'you may have the body'?
- Certiorari
- Habeas corpus
- Mandamus
- Quo warranto
13. Consider the following statements about Viswanathan Anand :
- He has won the World Chess Championship five times
- He is the first sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan award
- He is currently the No. 1 rating player on the FIDE Ratings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
14. Consider the following statements:
- Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza won the French Open Mixed Doubles Title in year 2012
- This is their first Grand Slam Title together
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
15. During the recent Venus transit (June 2012), the planet appeared as a tiny black circle moving on the Sun. The black colour on the Sun is because the planet
- is black in colour
- obstructed all light from the Sun
- was invisible due to bright rays from the Sun
- behaved as a black hole during its transit
16. Which one among the following is not a recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission on the appointment of the Governor in a State?
- He/She must not have participated in active politics at least for some time before his/her appointment as Governor
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may be consulted by the President in selecting a Governor
- The Governor's term of office of five years should not be disturbed except very rarely
- The Governor should not be the native of the State
17. Which one among the following nuclear-capable countries has declared No First Use policy?
- United States of America
- People's Republic of China
- Pakistan
- Russia
18. The year of 2002 Code of Conduct related to territorial and maritime dispute in the South China Sea was signed between China and
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- United States of America
- ASEAN