Static GK - MOST IMPORTANT CAPF Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of CAPF.
π Volcanoes in the Worldπ Volcanoes
Q1
Which of the following statements with reference to stratovolcanoes is/are correct?
1. Stratovolcanoes are tall, steep cones built of layers of felsic lava and volcanic ash.
2. They can erupt explosively as felsic lavas from stratovolcanoes hold large amounts of gas under high pressure.
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π Government Schemes/Policiesπ Government Schemes/Policies
Q2
Which among the following statements with regard to Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, 2025 is/are correct?
1. It aims at promoting economic stability and financial security among rural population.
2. It focuses on financial inclusion and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
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π International Organizationsπ Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Q3
Based on the year of their establishment, arrange the following regional organizations in correct chronological order :
1. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization
2. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
3. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
4. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
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π National Awards of Indiaπ Misc
Q4
'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 2024' under the category of Vigyan Ratna Award' was given to
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π International Organizationsπ Misc
Q5
The 2024 OPCW (Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)-The Hague Award has been conferred upon which one of the following organizations?
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π Military Exercisesπ Military Exercises
Q6
Arrange the following military operations undertaken by India against Pakistan in correct chronological order :
1. Operation Cactus Lily
2. Operation Riddle
3. Operation Meghdoot
4. Operation Safed Sagar
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π Monuments in Indiaπ Misc
Q7
Which of the following are the main features of 'Saracenic' architecture?
1. Arch
2. Vault and dome
3. Lintel and beam
4. Application of lime cement
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π Temples of Indiaπ Jammu & Kashmir
Q8
With reference to the ancient architectural development in the hills of North Indian States, consider the following statements :
1. The temple 'Garbhagriha' and 'Shikhara' were made in a Rekha-prasada or Latina style.
2. The Pandrethan Temple in Kashmir is built on a plinth in the middle of a tank.
3. The Jageshwar Temple is located in Garhwal region.
4. The Lakshana Devi Mandir shows the influence of the post-Gupta tradition.
How many statements given above are correct?
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π Transportation System of Indiaπ Waterways
Q9
Consider the following pairs with reference to National Waterways (NW) in India and the associated rivers :
NW No. - River
1. NW-1 : Ganga
2. NW-10 : Amba
3. NW-100 : Tapi
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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π Government Schemes/Policiesπ Government Schemes/Policies
Q10
Which one of the following has launched the environmental project 'Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Hariawal Lehar'?
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π Research Institutes of Indiaπ Other Research Institutes of India
Q11
Which one among the following institutes was established first?
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π Important Chemical Names & Formulaπ Important chemical names & formula
Q12
Which one among the following statements regarding gypsum is not correct?
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π Important Chemical Names & Formulaπ Important chemical names & formula
Q13
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Compound)
A. Nitrolim
B. Ammonium Nitrate
C. Urea
D. Potassium Nitrate
List-II (Chemical Formula)
1. CO(NH2)2
2. KNO3
3. CaNCN
4. NH4NO3
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π Important Inventions & their Inventorsπ Inventions & their Inventors
Q14
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Device)
A. Periscope
B. Lightning conductors
C. Thermos flask
D. Levers
List-II (Phenomenon)
1. Conduction and convection minimization
2. Moment of a force
3. Reflection by plane mirrors
4. Static electricity
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π International Organizationsπ Misc
Q15
Consider the following statements about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) :
1. It is an international body for assessing the science related to climate change.
2. It was set up in the year 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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π Industriesπ Misc
Q16
Which among the following are the main ingredients for manufacturing of glass ?
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π Industriesπ Misc
Q17
Which one among the following is used in the manufacture of ultra-violet protective glasses?
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π Important Inventions & their Inventorsπ Inventions & their Inventors
Q18
In which organism did Gregor J. Mendel conduct the experiment to explain principles of inheritance?
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π Important Inventions & their Inventorsπ Inventions & their Inventors
Q19
Which one of the following is the correct chronology of invention/discovery in the field of Bio-technology?
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π Biosphere Reserves of Indiaπ Biosphere Reserves of India
Q20
Which of the following statements regarding faunal resources of India is/are correct?
1. High degree of endemism has been noticed in the biodiversity hotspots of India
2. Of the total biosphere reserves in India, the Sundarbans has the largest number of species and Nokrek has the smallest number of species
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