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RPF Constable 2023 General Awareness Test - 49
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RPF Constable 2023 General Awareness Test - 49
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  • Question 1/10
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    Hooke’s theory is related to which of the following?

    Solutions

    The Correct Answer is Elasticity.

    Key Points

    • Elasticity is the ability of a deformed material body to return to its original shape and size when the forces causing the deformation are removed.
    • A body with this ability is said to behave (or respond) elastically.

    Additional Information

    • Fluid pressure is the pressure at a point within a fluid arising due to the weight of the fluid.
    • Radioactivity is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation.
    • A material containing unstable nuclei is considered radioactive.
    • Three of the most common types of decay are alpha decay, beta decay, and gamma decay, all of which involve emitting one or more particles or photons.
  • Question 2/10
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    The Planning Commission was set up by the Government of India in the year:

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 1950.

    Important Points

    • The Planning Commission was replaced by the NITI Aayog.
    • It was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman.
    • Planning Commission Functions:
      • Formulate and draft a Plan for the most balanced and effective usage of the country’s resources.
      • Make and define the stages of an evaluation of the capital, material, and human resources of the nation, including technical personnel, and study the possibilities of enhancing these resources for building up the nation.
      • Determine and indicate the factors that the kind of machinery required for obtaining the successful execution of each stage of the Plan in all its aspects.

    Key Points

    • The first Five-year Plan was launched in 1951.
    • The present Chairman of NITI Aayog – Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Question 3/10
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    What is the unit of Impedance?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Ohm.

    Key Points

    • Impedance is the total sum of resistance and reactance.
    • The SI Unit of Impedance(Z), resistance(R), and reactance(X) is Ohm(Ω).
    • Reactance is a kind of imaginary resistance offered by electrical components like Capacitance and Inductor.
      • Reactance offered by the Inductor is called Inductive reactance, given as XL = 2πfL.

    Additional Information

  • Question 4/10
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    Where is the Charminar monument located?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Hyderabad.

    Key Points

    • The Charminar is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
    • Charminar is famous for its four grand arches which are built-in Indo-Islamic architectural styles.
    • It was built by Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 AD on the banks of river Musi.
    • Hyderabad and Secunderabad are both famous twin cities in India.
    • Panaji is the capital of the Indian state of Goa.
    • On 30 May 1987, Goa became a full-fledged state of India.

    Additional Information

  • Question 5/10
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    Identify the INCORRECT pair.

    Solutions

    Correct Answer Ustad Vilayat Khan – Sarod

    Key Points:

    • Ustad Vilayat Khan was a prominent Sitar player.
    • He was born on 28 August 1928 in Gouripur in East Bengal, now Bangladesh.
    • He invented a new technique of playing Sitar with the left hand which lasts for longer consistency.
    • He also invented many Ragas enriching Indian Music.
    • Mogubai Kurdikar (15 July 1904 – 10 February 2001) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

    Additional Information

    Important Instruments and Related Personalities:

    Instruments                       Related Personality
    Santoor Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Bhajan Sopori
    Sarod Amjad Ali khan, Sharan Rani, Ali Akbar Khan, Buddhadev Dasgupta
    Sitar Pt. Ravi Shankar, Anushka Shankar, Mushtaq Ali Khan,Ustad Vilayat Khan
    Sarangi Shakoor Khan, Pt. Ram Narayan, Ustad Binda Khan
    Veena Zia Mohiuddin Dagar, Emani Sankara Shastri
    Violin MS Gopalakrishnan, M Chandrashekhar
    Guitar Braj Bhushan Kabra
    Mandolin U Srinivas
    Shehnai Ustad Bismillah Khan, Ali Ahmad Hussain
    Flute Hari Prasad Chaurasiya, Pannalal Ghosh
    Tabla Zakir Hussain, Allah Rakha Khan, Pt. Krishan Maharaj
    Mrindagam KV Prasad, SV Rajarao, Palghat Mani Iyer
    Kanjra Puddukkoti Dakshinmurthi Pillai
    Ghatam TH Vinayakaram, EM Subramaniam
    Pakhawaj Totaram Sharma, Pt. Ayodhya Prasad, Gopal das
  • Question 6/10
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    Which of the following states first receives the rain from the southwest monsoon?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Kerala.

    Key Points

    • The Western Ghats of Kerala, a coastal state in India, are where the Arabian Sea Branch of the Southwest Monsoon enters the country, making this area the first to see rainfall from the monsoon.
    • Kerala, an Indian coastal state, is the first state in India to experience rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon because the Arabian Sea Branch of the monsoon strikes the Western Ghats first.

    Additional Information

    • In general, it is anticipated that the southwest monsoon would start around the beginning of June and terminate by the end of September.
    • The Arabian Sea Branch and the Bay of Bengal Branch are formed when the moisture-laden winds split upon reaching the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, which is a result of its topography.
  • Question 7/10
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    What achievement did Prithvi Sekhar accomplish at the Australian Open Deaf Championship?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is He won the singles title

    In News

    • Prithvi Sekhar won the singles title at the Australian Open Deaf Championship.

    Key Points

    • Prithvi Sekhar had a memorable outing at the Australian Open Deaf Championships, winning the singles title and finishing runner-up with Glen Flindell in doubles.
    • Sekhar did not drop a set in the tournament on his way to the singles title.
    • In the doubles event, Sekhar and Flindell lost in the final to the top-seeded pair of Kamil Fabisiak and Michal Rutkowski.
    • Sekhar's victory in the singles event is a significant achievement for Indian tennis and for deaf athletes around the world.
    • Sekhar is a rising star in the world of deaf tennis and his victory at the Australian Open Deaf Championship is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
  • Question 8/10
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    Which city is known as Sweet city of India?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Muzaffarpur.

    Key Points

    • Land of Lychees, Sweet City – Muzaffarpur
      • Muzaffarpur city is known as the sweet city in India.
      • This warm and temperate city in Bihar is known for the best in taste Lychees.
      • The climate favours the production of this vitamin-rich fruit that Muzaffarpur shares its bounty within India and exports to the rest of the world.

    Additional Information

    • Nicknames of Indian Cities​

  • Question 9/10
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    Begum Hazrat Mahal is associated to which of the following revolts of India?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Sepoy Mutiny 1857.

    Important Points

    • Begum Hazrat Mahal was the second wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
      • Begum Hazrat Mahal is associated with Sepoy Mutiny 1857.
      • She led the revolt against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
      • Hazrat Mahal worked in association with Nana Saheb and Maulavi of Faizabad.
      • She was the leader of the 1857 revolt in Lucknow, Agra, and Awadh.
      • Begum Hazrat Mahal's tomb is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.

    Additional Information

    • The Moplah Revolt 1921 is also called the Malabar Rebellion.
      • It was communal violence between Hindus and Muslims.
      • Thirurangadi is the centre of the Malabar rebellion.
      • Pookottur incident is the main reason behind the Malabar rebellion.
    • Paika Revolt 1817 took place in Odisha against the British.
      • Leader: Bakshi Jagabandhu.
  • Question 10/10
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    The plan between fifth five year plan and sixth five year plan is known as ______.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Roiling.

    Key Points

    • Rolling Plan in India was started in 1978.
    • The rolling plan concept was coined by Gunnar Myrdal.
    • This plan was rejected again by the Indian National Congress government when it came to power in 1980 and a new sixth plan was made.
    • The main advantage of the rolling plans is that they are flexible.
    • The Rolling Plan is a plan in which every year the performance of the plan is assessed and a new plan is made next year based on this assessment.
    • Thus, both the allocation and targets are revised during this plan.

    Important Points

    All five-year plans in detail-

    Five-Year Plan Duration Focus Areas Key Initiatives
    First 1951-1956 Agriculture, Industry, and Community Development Development of agriculture, irrigation, and power sectors.
    Second 1956-1961 Industrialization and Economic Growth Expansion of heavy industries, infrastructure development.
    Third 1961-1966 Self-reliance and Economic Stability Strengthening agriculture, focus on defense and atomic energy.
    Fourth 1969-1974 Poverty Alleviation and Growth with Stability Promotion of agriculture, employment generation programs.
    Fifth 1974-1978 Poverty Eradication and Self-reliance Promotion of high rate of growth, better distribution of income and
    significant growth in the domestic rate of savings were seen as key
    instruments.
    Sixth 1980-1985 Strengthening Infrastructure and Industries Expansion of industries, energy development, technology upgradation.
    Seventh 1985-1990 Balanced Regional Development and Poverty Alleviation Development of backward areas, improving rural infrastructure.
    Eighth 1992-1997 Economic Reforms and Modernization Liberalization, globalization, focus on private sector development.
    Ninth 1997-2002 Inclusive Growth and Social Development Education, health, agriculture, rural development programs.
    Tenth 2002-2007 Accelerated Growth and Employment Generation Infrastructure development, skill development, poverty reduction.
    Eleventh 2007-2012 Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development Infrastructure development, inclusive social policies.
    Twelfth 2012-2017 Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth Infrastructure, education, healthcare, skill development.
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