RPF Constable General Awareness Test – 02 CHANDAN Publish on: April 20, 2024 RPF Constable General Awareness Test - 02 1 / 15 1) What is the zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn called? 1) Temperate Zone 2) Frigid Zone 3) Torrid Zone 4) None of these Torrid zone refers to the hottest central belt of the earth bounded by the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by a hot climate. It lies between 23 ½° North latitude and 23 ½° South latitude. It is also known as the hottest zone as it is very close to the equator and sun rays fall directly on it.The zone between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn is known as the torrid zone. 2 / 15 2) Who was appointed as the Lokpal chairperson in India in February, 2024? 1) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi 2) Justice Sanjay Yadav 3) Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose 4) Justice A M Khanwilkar A M Khanwilkar was appointed as the Lokpal chairperson in India.He is a former judge of the Supreme Court, having retired in July 2022.The appointment was made by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to a communiqué.Additionally, former high court judges Lingappa Narayana Swamy, Sanjay Yadav, and Ritu Raj Awasthi were appointed as judicial members of the Lokpal.Sushil Chandra, Pankaj Kumar, and Ajay Tirkey were appointed as non-judicial members of the anti-corruption ombudsman.This appointment marks a significant development in India's anti-corruption efforts, ensuring effective oversight and accountability. 3 / 15 3) Which state of India has the highest number of Ramsar sites ? 1) Kerala 2) Karnataka 3) Telangana 4) Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu has the highest number of Ramsar sites in India, with a total of 16 designated sites.The recent addition of Longwood Shola Reserve Forest and Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu further strengthens its position.These designations reflect the state's commitment to conservation and environmental protection.Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra also have significant numbers of Ramsar sites but do not surpass Tamil Nadu's count.The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Ramsar Sites Secretariat accepted the proposals for these new sites, highlighting Tamil Nadu's proactive efforts in environmental preservation. 4 / 15 4) Against which country did India's women's badminton team clinched the Badminton Asia Team Championships title 2024? 1) China 2) Japan 3) Malaysia 4) Thailand India clinched the Badminton Asia Team Championships title by defeating Thailand in the final.The Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 took place in Malaysia this time.Despite facing tough competition from Thailand, India emerged victorious with a score of 3-2.The victory was a significant achievement for India, marking their first-ever win in the championship since its inception in 2016.Anmol Kharb, a 17-year-old player, played a pivotal role by winning the decider match against Thailand.India's triumph showcased the team's resilience and determination, especially considering the absence of top players from other participating countries.The win underscores India's growing prowess in badminton on the international stage and sets a promising trajectory for future competitions. 5 / 15 5) Dhuandhar Waterfall is located at _____________. 1) Tapi River 2) Godavari River 3) Krishna River 4) Narmada River Dhuandhar WaterfallThe Dhuandhar Waterfall is in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh.It is located on the Narmada River and is 30 meters high.Narmada RiverThis river is located in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.It is also called "Life Lines of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat".The source of the Narmada River is the Amarkantak Plateau in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.It is the west-flowing river and drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.It forms the boundary between North India and South India. 6 / 15 6) According to the Census of 2011, which of the following states has the highest density of population per km2? 1) Jharkhand 2) Goa 3) Gujarat 4) Maharashtra You have to choose the correct answer from the given following options.If Bihar is in the options then it will be the correct answer.But as per the given options, Jharkhand will be the correct answer.Population Density 2011 of India State:Jharkhand: 414 people per square kilometerGoa: 394 people per square kilometerMaharashtra: 365 people per square kilometerGujrat: 308 people per square kilometer 7 / 15 7) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are also known as ________. 1) Chlorocarbon 2) Fluoromethane 3) Anisol 4) Freon Freon is a simple fluorinated aliphatic organic compound that is used in commerce and industry.In addition to fluorine and carbon, Freons often contain hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine.Thus, Freons are types of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and related compounds.The name Freon is a trademark registered by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.The Freons are colorless, odorless, nonflammable, noncorrosive gases or liquids of low toxicity that were introduced as refrigerants in the 1930s.They also proved useful as propellants for aerosols and in numerous technical applications.Their low boiling points, low surface tension, and low viscosity make them especially useful refrigerants.They are extremely stable, inert compounds. 8 / 15 8) When was the 2nd Round Table Conference held? 1) 1935 2) 1939 3) 1931 4) 1929 The Second Round Table Conference was held in London from 7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931.Mahatma Gandhi represented the Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women in the second round table conferences.Some important participants of the Second Round table conference:Indian National Congress (INC) – Mahatma Gandhi, Rangaswami Iyengar, Madan Mohan MalaviyaMuslims League – Md. Ali Jinnah, Aga Khan III, Muhammad IqbalHindus – M R JayakarDepressed classes – Dr. B R AmbedkarThe Second Round Table Conference was one of the results of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.The British decided to grant a communal award for representing minorities in India by providing separate electorates for minority communities and Gandhiji was against this. 9 / 15 9) Which of the following Constitution Amendment Act has reduced voter age from 21 years to 18 years? 1) 44th Constitution Amendment Act 2) 42nd Constitution Amendment Act 3) 69th Constitution Amendment Act 4) 61st Constitution Amendment Act The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1989 of the Constitution of India lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States.It reduces the age from 21 years to 18 years.61st Constitution Amendment Act, 1988:The Sixty-first Amendment act of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution Act, 1988, lowered the age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.This Act was a result of providing amendments to Article 326 of the constitution, which concerns elections to the Lok Sabha and the assemblies. 10 / 15 10) Tawa river, which is the tributary of River ________, is located on the Tawa reservoir 1) Krishna 2) Tapti 3) Narmada 4) Godavari Tawa River is the tributary of the Narmada River.It is the longest tributary of the Narmada River.Its origin is in the Satpura range.It meets the Narmada at Hoshangabad district.Its length is 172 km. 11 / 15 11) What is the celestial body orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter? 1) Meteorite 2) Asteroid 3) Comet 4) Satellite The celestial body orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter is called the asteroid belt.It is a region of the solar system where many small, rocky objects, known as asteroids, orbit the Sun in a roughly circular path.While there are millions of asteroids in the asteroid belt, the total mass of all the asteroids combined is less than that of Earth's Moon.The largest asteroid in the belt is Ceres, which is also classified as a dwarf planet. 12 / 15 12) Which type of soils is suitable for the cultivation of Rubber, Cinchona and Arecanut? 1) Red Soil 2) Laterite Soil 3) Alluvial Soil 4) None of these Laterite soils are suitable for the cultivation of Rubber, Cinchona, and Arecanut.These soils are mostly the end products of weathering.These soils mainly contain iron oxide which gave them the red colour. 13 / 15 13) Which article of Indian constitution deals with the term of office of President ? 1) 38 2) 36 3) 58 4) 56 Article 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the Union Executive. The union executive consists of the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the council of ministers, and the Attorney General of India.The president (article 52) is the head of the Indian state. He is head of all Supreme Commander of all the armed forces.He is the first citizen of the country and acts as the symbol of the integrity and solidarity of the nation.Article 38-State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people.Article 36- Definition of State which is given in Article 12Article 56 -Term of office of President. (5 Years) 14 / 15 14) The word "service" is related to which of the following games? 1) Cricket 2) Kabaddi 3) Boxing 4) Volleyball In volleyball, the term "service" refers to the act of hitting the ball over the net to start a rally.The player who is serving stands behind the back line and hits the ball with an overhand or underhand motion, attempting to make the ball land within the opponent's court and not be passed or touched by any of the receiving players.If the serve is successful and lands in bounds, the receiving team must try to return the ball over the net and keep the rally going.If the serve is unsuccessful, it is called a fault, and the other team gets a point. 15 / 15 15) During whose tenure was the Factory Act 1881 passed? 1) Dufferin 2) Ripon 3) Mayo 4) Litton Lord Ripon (1880-1884): First Factory Act was passed during the administration of Lord Ripon (1880-1884).First Factory Act was passed in the year 1881.According to the Act, Children under seven years old should not be employed by factories and reduced working hours for children.During Lord Ripon's tenure as Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884, he did introduce several reforms to improve the conditions of the Indian people.Some of these reforms included the establishment of local self-government, the reduction of taxes on farmers, and the introduction of measures to protect the rights of Indian workers. 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