CAPF 2022 General Ability & Intelligence — Questions with Answers

Every question of the CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces, Assistant Commandants) 2022 Paper I, General Ability & Intelligence — solved with a detailed explanation, key facts, concept diagrams, photos and linked UPSC previous-year questions. The question text has been verified against the official question paper.

1. Q1Which one of the following is the difference of the sum of cubes of first ten natural numbers and the sum of squares of first ten natural numbers?Answer: B — 2640
2. Q2A person buys an item from a shop for which the shopkeeper offers a discount of 10% on the marked price. The person pays using an e-wallet which gives 10% cash back. Which one of the following is the value of effective discount?Answer: C — 19%
3. Q3A solid spherical ball made of iron is melted and two new balls are made whose diameters are in the ratio of 1 : 2. The ratio of the volume of the smaller new ball to the original ball isAnswer: D — 1 : 9
4. Q4Suppose a bank gives an interest of 10% per annum compounded annually for a fixed deposit for a period of two years. What should be the simple interest rate per annum if the maturity amount after two years is to remain the same?Answer: B — 10.5%
5. Q5A runner's average speed reduces by 25% every hour. If he runs 16 km in the first hour and he runs for 3 hours, then what is his overall average speed?Answer: B — 12.33 km/hr
6. Q6Trough and ridge areAnswer: A — elongated area of low pressure and of high pressure respectively
7. Q7The boundary layer of the forest at which the energy exchange occurs and some insolation is returned directly to space isAnswer: C — forest canopy
8. Q8The organisms that prefer high salt concentration habitats refer to asAnswer: C — halophiles
9. Q9Which one of the following is not an operating system?Answer: D — MS-Excel
10. Q10Which one of the following protocols is not an application layer of the TCP/IP model?Answer: D — IP
11. Q11Which one of the following is a semi-conductor device that is used to increase the power of the incoming signals by preserving the shape of the original signal?Answer: B — Transistor
12. Q12Which of the following combinations correctly represents the genetic materials in prokaryotes and eukaryotes respectively?Answer: A — Nucleoid and Chromatin
13. Q13Lysosomes are sacs of the cell filled with digestive enzymes. These digestive enzymes are synthesized byAnswer: C — rough endoplasmic reticulum
14. Q14Which of the following best represents the cells of a meristem of plant?Answer: A — Dense cytoplasm, thin cell wall, large nuclei and absence of vacuoles
15. Q15Which one of the following animals has a four-chambered heart?Answer: D — Crocodile
16. Q16One way of incorporating desired characters into crop varieties is hybridization. In this process, there is crossing between genetically dissimilar plants. Which one of the following crossings will not refer to hybridization?Answer: D — Intragenic
17. Q17Depending on the requirements, plant nutrients are classified as micronutrients and macronutrients. Which one of the following is an example of a macronutrient?Answer: C — Magnesium
18. Q18Buds produced in the notches along the leaf margin of Bryophyllum fall on soil and develop into new plants. This is an example of which one of the following types of reproduction?Answer: A — Vegetative propagation
19. Q19Phloem tissues are mostly responsible for transport ofAnswer: D — food
20. Q20Two objects, x and y, have equal mass and are moving with speeds u and 3u respectively. Their kinetic energies kx and ky are related asAnswer: C — 9kx = ky
21. Q21Which one of the following is not the unit of pressure?Answer: C — J/m²
22. Q22Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a convex lens?Answer: A — Aluminium
23. Q23The optical phenomenon responsible for the blue colour of sky isAnswer: D — scattering
24. Q24The electrical device used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is calledAnswer: D — generator
25. Q25The magnitude of focal length of a concave lens is 2 m. What is the power of the lens?Answer: B — -0.5 dioptre
26. Q26At the time of short circuit, the current in an electric circuitAnswer: C — increases sharply
27. Q27If the linear momentum of a moving object changes by two times, then its kinetic energy will change by a factor ofAnswer: B — 4
28. Q28Which one of the following oxides reacts with both acid and base?Answer: A — Aluminium oxide
29. Q29Which of the following makes bread soft and spongy when baking soda is added?Answer: C — CO2
30. Q30The average age of father and elder son is 35 years, the average age of father and younger son is 32 years and the average age of the two sons is 17 years. What is the average age of the father and his two sons?Answer: C — 28 years
31. Q31A number is 124 more than its one-third. What is that number?Answer: D — 186
32. Q32A car travels 3/4th of the distance at a speed of 60 km/hr and the remaining 1/4th of the distance at a speed of v km/hr. If the average speed for the full journey is 50 km/hr, then the value of v isAnswer: C — 100/3
33. Q33Suppose A and B can complete a work together in 10 days. If B alone can complete the work in 15 days, then in how many days can A alone finish the work?Answer: D — 30 days
34. Q34If the average of the first four of five numbers in decreasing order is 25 and the average of the last four numbers is 20, then what is the difference between the first and the last number?Answer: D — 20
35. Q35Borax is prepared fromAnswer: D — sodium carbonate
36. Q36Cinnabar is an ore ofAnswer: A — mercury
37. Q37White gold is an alloy ofAnswer: A — gold, nickel and palladium
38. Q38Hydrogenation of alkenes can be carried out in the presence ofAnswer: D — nickel
39. Q39Calcium oxide reacts with water to produce slaked lime. It is an example ofAnswer: A — combination reaction
40. Q40The atomic radius of hydrogen atom isCancelled by UPSC — marks awarded to all candidates
41. Q41There is a group of 5 people among which there is one couple. In how many ways can these 5 people be seated in a row having 5 chairs if the couple is to be seated next to each other?Answer: B — 48
42. Q42Two friends 10 km apart start running towards each other at speeds of 10 km/hr and 14 km/hr respectively. After how much time will they meet each other?Answer: B — 25 minutes
43. Q43A coin is tossed 3 times. The probability of getting exactly 2 heads isAnswer: B — 3⁄8
44. Q44A test consists of 25 MCQs. Each correct answer gives +4 marks and incorrect answer gives −1 mark. If a candidate scores 74 marks, then how many questions were left unattempted?Answer: A — 4
45. Q45A person has a total of 100 coins consisting of ₹2 and ₹5 coins. If the total value of the coins is ₹320, then the number of ₹2 coins isAnswer: C — 60
46. Q46The technology known as 'Electromagnetic Air Lift System' is sometimes talked about in reference toAnswer: B — launching aircraft from warships
47. Q47Consider the following statements: 1. Aluminium powder is used as a solid fuel for rocket engines. 2. Compared to liquid fuel propelled rocket engines, the thrust per amount of fuel burned is higher in solid fuel propelled rocket engines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Answer: A — 1 only
48. Q48Consider the following missiles: 1. Agni-I 2. BrahMos 3. Dhanush Which of the above is/are cruise missile/missiles?Answer: B — 2 only
49. Q49With reference to India's defence, consider the following helicopters: 1. Cheetah 2. Chetak 3. Rudra Which of the above has/have turret gun, rocket system and air-to-air missile?Answer: D — 3 only
50. Q50Recently, India gave a coastal radar system to which one of the following countries?Answer: B — Maldives
51. Q51Which one of the following artworks was hailed by Sister Nivedita as the ‘first masterpiece of Indian art’?Answer: A — Bharatmata by Abanindranath Tagore
52. Q52‘Operation Sankalp’ was initiated and implemented by theAnswer: C — Indian Navy
53. Q53Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to tribal welfare?Answer: C — The Special Area Development Programme aims at distribution of forest area produces to the tribals equitably.
54. Q54Which one of the following statements is not correct?Answer: C — The ‘Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana’ was launched after restructuring the ‘Integrated Rural Development Programme’ in 2001.
55. Q55The Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi is popularly known as theAnswer: A — Battle of Talikota
56. Q56Ashokan inscriptions in Afghanistan are written in which one of the following scripts?Answer: D — Greek-Aramaic
57. Q57Which one of the following statements about coins struck during 200 BCE to 300 CE in the Indian subcontinent is not correct?Answer: D — Absence of Negama coins suggests the declining power and authority of merchant guilds.
58. Q58Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Vedic name of river): A. Drishadvati, B. Askini, C. Vitasta, D. Purushni List-II (Modern name): 1. Chenab, 2. Chautang, 3. Ravi, 4. JhelumAnswer: B — A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
59. Q59When was the Kothari Commission appointed by the Government of India to look into the education sector of India?Answer: D — 1964
60. Q60Which one of the following is not correct?Answer: D — The California Current is a warm ocean current.
61. Q61Which of the following statements about maps are correct? 1. Maps that maintain the true shapes of areas are known as conformal maps. 2. Maps are used to show spatial relationships. 3. Maps cannot show route from one place to another. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: C — 1 and 2 only
62. Q62Which one of the following statements about ‘great circle’ is not correct?Answer: C — Great circles mark the longest travel routes between locations on the Earth’s surface.
63. Q63Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to normal lapse rate?Answer: A — Temperature is highest at ground level and decreases with increasing altitude.
64. Q64Which one of the following is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River?Answer: D — Manas
65. Q65The landmark case of D. C. Wadhwa vs. State of Bihar in the Supreme Court is related to which one of the following powers of the Governor?Answer: A — To repromulgate ordinances
66. Q66‘Operation Flood’ is also popularly known asAnswer: B — the White Revolution
67. Q67The ‘Stand-Up India Scheme’ is related to which one of the following issues?Answer: C — Promoting entrepreneurship amongst women, SC and ST communities
68. Q68Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?Answer: D — Indian federalism is based on the principle of Separation of Powers.
69. Q69Consider the following statements: 1. The early Malwa school of paintings was influenced by Shirazi school while the early Mughal paintings initially followed Bihzad school. 2. The major exponents of Bihzad school in India were Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
70. Q70Which of the following statements about 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' programme is/are correct? 1. It was announced in the year 2014. 2. Its aim is to create an environment which promotes learning between the States by sharing best practices and experiences. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: B — 2 only
71. Q71Consider the following statements: 1. Mirage 2000 is a twin-engine fighter jet. 2. HAL Tejas is a delta-winged fighter jet. 3. Rafale is a hypersonic fighter jet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Answer: B — 2 only
72. Q72Which one of the following aerospace companies designed and manufactured 'Falcon 9', a reusable rocket?Answer: D — SpaceX
73. Q73'The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal', a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, belongs to which one of the following countries?Answer: C — Russia
74. Q74Mariupol city, frequently mentioned in news in the context of Russia-Ukraine conflict, is situated on the coast ofAnswer: D — Sea of Azov
75. Q75Recently, with which one of the following countries did India sign the 'Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement'?Answer: D — United Arab Emirates
76. Q76Which one of the following is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force in India?Answer: C — The Assam Rifles
77. Q77Which of the following statements about 'Agency Houses' is/are correct? 1. They were important commercial formations in the late eighteenth and nineteenth century India. 2. The operation of managing agencies remained confined to Calcutta. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: A — 1 only
78. Q78Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is not correct?Answer: D — It was composed by Panini.
79. Q79Which one of the following statements about 'Princely States' in India is not correct?Answer: D — The State of Travancore finally joined India through a plebiscite.
80. Q80Which one of the following books was authored by Harshavardhana?Answer: C — Ratnavali
81. Q81'The King of Dance' is a description ofAnswer: D — Bronze Nataraja of the Cholas
82. Q82Anasagar Lake is located in which one of the following States?Answer: C — Rajasthan
83. Q83The World Wetland Day is celebrated on which one of the following dates every year?Answer: D — 2nd February
84. Q84Ganga water is being shared at Farakka with which one of the following countries?Answer: C — Bangladesh
85. Q85Which one of the following is a part of Deccan Plateau?Answer: B — Karbi Anglong Hills
86. Q86In which one of the following States, more than 50% area is under Jhum cultivation?Answer: D — Mizoram
87. Q87'Dhivehi' is a principal language of which one of the following Union Territories?Answer: C — Lakshadweep
88. Q88Which of the following is/are source/sources of Law in India? 1. Constitution of India 2. Statutes 3. Customary Law 4. Case Law Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
89. Q89Which among the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. To ensure interministerial coordination 2. Management of major crisis situations in the country Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
90. Q90Which of the following statements about the Committee on Public Undertakings is/are correct? 1. There are more members from the Rajya Sabha than the Lok Sabha in the Committee. 2. The Chairperson of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: B — 2 only
91. Q91Which one of the following statements is not correct?Answer: C — A censure motion cannot be moved against the entire Council of Ministers.
92. Q92Which one of the following is not a thrust area of the 'Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)'?Answer: C — Motorized urban transport and capacity building
93. Q93Nowadays, 'nonfungible tokens' are talked about in the context ofAnswer: A — digital assets on a blockchain
94. Q94The term 'Sagittarius A*', sometimes mentioned in news, refers toAnswer: A — a supermassive black hole in our Milky Way Galaxy
95. Q95Consider the following statements with reference to the latest guidelines issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In): 1. Data centres and service providers shall compulsorily report cyber security breaches within 24 hours. 2. Virtual Private Network providers shall retain user data for at least five years and share records with authorities when required. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Answer: B — 2 only
96. Q96The principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities', often talked about in media, refers toAnswer: C — reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
97. Q97With reference to Indian economy, the term 'bad bank', frequently mentioned in news, refers toAnswer: A — an asset reconstruction company
98. Q98Which one of the following was not a feature of the art of painting in India in the 19th century?Answer: D — The distinction between elite and popular art widened.
99. Q99As part of the Look/Act East Policy, which one of the following capitals of North-East Indian States is proposed to be connected with Bangladesh via rail route?Answer: A — Agartala
100. Q100Which one of the following is correct in respect of the appointment of District Judges?Answer: C — They are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court of the concerned State.
101. Q101Consider the following historical events in India carefully: 1. The Indian press failed to protest against the Vernacular Press Act of 1878. 2. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was introduced by Viceroy Lytton against the counsel of his own Law Member. Which of the above is/are correct?Answer: B — 2 only
102. Q102Which of the following pairs of years and historical events is correctly matched?Answer: A — 1878 : Second Anglo-Afghan War
103. Q103Which of the following sets of Indian States are landlocked and do not have an international boundary?Answer: B — Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana
104. Q104Arrange the following passes from West to East direction: 1. Bara Lacha La 2. Shipki La 3. Jelep La 4. Bomdi La Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: A — 1-2-3-4
105. Q105Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The jet streams are high altitude easterly winds. 2. El Niño is a warm ocean current. 3. El Niño appears along the Peru coast. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: B — 2 and 3 only
106. Q106Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Type of plain): A. Bhabar, B. Bhangar, C. Khadar, D. Delta List-II (Characteristic feature): 1. Marsh, 2. Silt, 3. Gravels, 4. KankarAnswer: B — A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
107. Q107A non-banking financial company cannotAnswer: D — seek demand deposits from public and cannot issue cheques
108. Q108The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of the following provisions into the Constitution of India?Answer: B — Fundamental Duties
109. Q109The proceeds from disinvestment are included asAnswer: C — capital receipts
110. Q110GST is a/anAnswer: A — destination-based consumption tax
111. Q111In the first quarter of fiscal year 2020-21, GDP contracted by 23·9 percent and in the second quarter, by 7·5 percent. The Economic Survey, 2020-21 preferred to call it a recovery inAnswer: B — V-shape
112. Q112Based on the scoring on SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) India Index, the NITI Aayog has classified various States into certain categories. Which one of the following is not one of the categories?Answer: C — Fast runners
113. Q113Who among the following is credited with the introduction and popularization of Dhrupad form of music?Answer: A — Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior
114. Q114Who among the following is the author of the famous partition narrative, The Other Side of Silence?Answer: B — Urvashi Butalia
115. Q115Which one of the following cities on the banks of Ganges declined in importance when the railway link to Bombay started operating?Answer: C — Mirzapur
116. Q116When was the first All India Census attempted?Answer: B — 1872
117. Q117Consider the following statements about the seaports in India: 1. There are 4 major and 25 minor seaports in India. 2. The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 3. The minor ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Board/State Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Answer: D — 2 and 3 only
118. Q118Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Regional block): A. ASEAN, B. CIS, C. EU, D. OPEC List-II (Headquarters): 1. Brussels, 2. Vienna, 3. Minsk, 4. JakartaAnswer: A — A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
119. Q119Solifluction is a geomorphic process involving a special type of soil flow that is noticed inAnswer: C — permafrost regions
120. Q120Which one of the following geologic time periods is associated with the first appearance of the marsupials?Answer: A — Lower Cretaceous
121. Q121Which of the following statements about the Border Roads Organization (BRO) is/are correct? 1. BRO is concerned with the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas. 2. BRO undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
122. Q122Which among the following countries is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?Answer: C — Belarus
123. Q123Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The 15th ASEAN-India Summit was held virtually in March 2022. 2. European Union is India’s largest regional trading partner. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Answer: B — 2 only
124. Q124What is the term of office of the Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission?Answer: B — 3 years or up to 70 years of age
125. Q125Which of the following sets of nations are members of the BIMSTEC Initiative?Answer: B — Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar