CDS 2013 (2) ( held on 08.09.2013 )

Solved Question Paper - General Knowledge

31. Satellite having the same orbital period as the period of rotation of the Earth about its own axis is known as :

  1. Polar satellite
  2. Stationary satellite
  3. Geostationary satellite
  4. INSAT

32. Consider the following sanctuaries of India :

  1. Periyar
  2. Dachigam
  3. Sariska
  4. Kanha

Which one among the following is the correct sequence of location of the above sanctuaries from south to north?

  1. 1 – 4 - 2 – 3
  2. 4 – 1 – 3 – 2
  3. 1 – 4 - 3 – 2
  4. 3 – 1 – 4 – 2

33. Which one among the following African countries is not landlocked?

  1. Zambia
  2. Uganda
  3. Angola
  4. Zimbabwe

34. Which one among the following is a tertiary activity?

  1. Farming
  2. Weaving
  3. Manufacturing
  4. Trading

35. Chinook is a :

  1. cold wind in Europe
  2. tropical desert storm in West Asia
  3. warm wind in North America
  4. depression in South Africa

36. The humidity of air measured in percentage is called :

  1. absolute humidity
  2. specific humidity
  3. relative humidity
  4. all of the above

37. Cordillera in North America is a :

  1. river basin
  2. high plateau
  3. inland lake
  4. mountain system

38. Match List 1 with list 2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List 1
(Industrial production)		List 2
(Place of production)
A. Brassware1. Kanchipuram
B. Silk Sarees2. Lucknow
C. Chikkan Embroidery3. Moradabad
D. Sports Goods4. Jalandhar

Code :

  1. A - 3; B - 1; C - 2; D - 4
  2. A - 3; B - 2; C - 1; D - 4
  3. A - 4; B - 2; C - 1; D - 3
  4. A - 4; B - 1; C - 2; D - 3

39. Composite volcanic cone is also called strata cone because of the :

  1. alternating sheets of lava and pyroclastic materials
  2. uneven streams of lava flow
  3. cataclysmic eruption
  4. eruption of lava flow from a fissure

40. Why is Himalayan region poor in mineral resources?

  1. Himalayan region is made up of crystalline rocks
  2. Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
  3. The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploration of minerals
  4. The rugged terrain makes exploration of minerals difficult and costly

41. Albedo effect would be relatively higher in :

  1. early morning and late evening
  2. early morning only
  3. noon
  4. late evening only

42. Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List -1
(Hydroelectric Power Station)		List – 2
(Location in Map)
A. Nagarjuna Sagarmap
B. Mettur
C. Hirakud
D. Sileru

Code :

  1. A - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2
  2. A - 3; B - 1; C - 4; D - 2
  3. A - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3
  4. A - 2; B - 4; C - 1; D - 3

43. Amarkantak plateau in the Maikal hills marks the origin of the river :

  1. Gandak
  2. Chambal
  3. Narmada
  4. Ghaggar

44. Which one among the following statements is not correct?

  1. Solar noon occurs simultaneously at locations with the same longitude
  2. One meridian, which is directly under the sun, experiences solar noon at a given time
  3. Places having same longitude experience solar noon at different times
  4. Solar noon occurs at different times at locations with the same latitude

45. Oil is found in petroliferous rock. Which one among the following structures demonstrates an ideal trap?

  1. Horizontal structure
  2. Fault structure
  3. Synclinal structure
  4. Anticlinal structure

46. Which one among the following may be considered a reason for India having ‘high dependency’ ratio?

  1. High rate of population growth
  2. Large section of population is in the age group of 0-14 years
  3. High percentage of population in the age group of 15-59 years
  4. Low pace of human resource development