CDS General Knowledge(2) Questions and answers

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These are the questions asked in previous year CDS General Knowledge exam. You can practice these questions as real time exam in this link.


51). Consider the following statements:
1. The J ains believed that Mahavira had twenty~ three predecessors.
2. Parshvanatha was twenty-third Tirthankara
3. Rishava was immediate successor of Mahavira.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A). 1 and 2
B). 2 and 3
C). 2 only
D). 3 only
52). Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Rim Association:
1.The 13th Council of Ministers Meeting of the Association was held in November 2013 in Perth
2.India was elected Chair of the Association from 2013 to 2015.
3.There are twnety member nations in the Association.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A). 1 only
B). 2 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1,2 and 3
53). 'Population dividend' refers to
A). total number of population
B). youthful age structure of a population
C). relatively high proportion of experienced aged people
D). migration from richer region to poorer region
54). Which of the following principles is/are taken into consideration by the Speaker while recognizing a parliamentary party of group?
1. An association of members who have an organization both inside and outside the House.
2. An association of members who shall have at least one-third of the total number of members of the House.
3. An association of members who have a distinct programme of parliamentary work.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A). 1, 2 and 3
B). 1 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 2 and 3 only
55). The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of
A). Bindusara
B). Ashoka
C). Kunal
D). Kanishka


56). Consider the following statements about UN Frontline Workers Global Leadership Award:
1. Martha Dodray, an auxiliary nurse and midwife from Bihar, was conferred the Award in the year 2013.
2. Martha Dodray was awarded for her dedicated service in the bird flu affected areas of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A). 1 only
B). 2 only
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
57). Which one of the following statements regarding the Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the empowerment of women is correct?
A). The Committee will consist of members of the V Lok Sabha only .
B). A Cabinet Minister can be a member of the Committee
C). The. term of office of the members of the Committee shall not exceed two years
D). It reports on the working of welfare . programmes for the women
58). The University of Nalanda was set up by which Gupta ruler?
A). Kumaragupta II
B). KumaraguptaI
C). Chandragupta II
D). Samudragupta
59). Which of the following statements about Prof. C.N.R. Rao is/are correct?
1. He is considered to be an international authority in solid-state and structural chemistry.
2. He is the first Indian to reach the H-index of 100, reflecting the economy of the body of his published research work.
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
60). Consider the following statements about Sher Shah's administration:
1. He divided his empire into Sarkars,�which were further subdivided into Parganas.
2. The Sarkars and the Parganas were directly administered by Sher Shah without the help of any other officials.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A). 1 only
B). 2 only
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
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