Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: UPSC CDS (I) Previous Year Paper 2018, Exercise 3: General Knowledge

Consider the following statement:

“A sound body means one which bends itself to the spirit and is always a ready instrument at its service.”

The above statement is attributed to _____.

Who among the following was the founder of Phoenix Settlement?

Name the platform used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanaggira Empire.

The idea of ‘Farr-i Izadi’, on which the Mughal kingship was based, was first developed by which one of the following Sufi saints?

Which Buddhist text contains an account of the Mauiyan Emperor Ashoka?

Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?

Which one among the following states of India has the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?

Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are correct?

1. It is a discretionary power.

2. The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.