Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: UPSC CDS (I) Previous Year Paper 2017, Exercise 3: General Knowledge

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A parallel plate capacitor, with air in between the plates, has capacitance C. Now the space between the two plates of the capacitor is filled with a dielectric of dielectric constant $7$. Then the value of the capacitance will become______.

Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?

$1.$ It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.
$2.$ It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.
$3.$ It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., $250 \mathrm{mm}-300 \mathrm{mm}$ in a couple of hours.
$4.$It occurs only during daytime.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following statements are correct about 'Saakshar Bharat' scheme?
A. It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan.
B. The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.
C. The scheme applies to persons above the age of $10$ years.
D. The scheme is anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-Government.

Which one of the following statements relating to cultural and educational rights in India is not correct?

Which one of the following statements relating to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the Office of the Vice President of India?

Which one of the following constitutional authorities enquires and decides in case of doubts and disputes arising out of the election of the President and Vice President of India?