These essential MCQ questions are selected from the most important topics in CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) AC (Assistant Commandant) examinations 2026 conducted by UPSC. Sections include General Studies, General Science, History, Indian Polity, Geography and Current Affairs for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. For truely unlimited daily MCQ practice, visit Vooo AI Education.
🛡️ CAPF General Studies
1CAPF stands for:
Answer: A — Central Armed Police Forces
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) includes BSF (Border Security Force), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal). UPSC conducts the AC (Assistant Commandant) recruitment exam.
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) includes BSF (Border Security Force), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal). UPSC conducts the AC (Assistant Commandant) recruitment exam.
2The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in:
Answer: C — Part IV
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution. They are non-justiciable — courts cannot enforce them. However, they are fundamental to governance and the state must apply them in making laws. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution. They are non-justiciable — courts cannot enforce them. However, they are fundamental to governance and the state must apply them in making laws. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
3The Brahmos missile is a joint venture between India and:
Answer: B — Russia
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The name BrahMos is derived from the Brahmaputra (India) and Moskva (Russia) rivers. It is one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world, flying at Mach 2.8.
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The name BrahMos is derived from the Brahmaputra (India) and Moskva (Russia) rivers. It is one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world, flying at Mach 2.8.
4Which movement was associated with the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan"?
Answer: C — 1965 Indo-Pak War
"Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer) was the famous slogan given by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. It honoured both the soldier defending the nation and the farmer feeding it. Later, PM Vajpayee added "Jai Vigyan" (Hail Science).
"Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer) was the famous slogan given by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. It honoured both the soldier defending the nation and the farmer feeding it. Later, PM Vajpayee added "Jai Vigyan" (Hail Science).
5The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 was caused by:
Answer: B — Undersea earthquake
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake of magnitude 9.1-9.3 off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia on 26 December 2004. It is the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, killing over 2,27,000 people across 14 countries including India.
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake of magnitude 9.1-9.3 off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia on 26 December 2004. It is the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, killing over 2,27,000 people across 14 countries including India.
6Which Article of the Constitution can be used to impose President's Rule?
Answer: B — Article 356
Article 356 allows the President to impose President's Rule (State Emergency) in a state if the constitutional machinery of that state has failed. The state government is dismissed and the Governor administers the state on behalf of the President. It must be approved by Parliament.
Article 356 allows the President to impose President's Rule (State Emergency) in a state if the constitutional machinery of that state has failed. The state government is dismissed and the Governor administers the state on behalf of the President. It must be approved by Parliament.
7Operation Blue Star (1984) was conducted at:
Answer: A — Amritsar
Operation Blue Star was a military operation conducted by the Indian Army from 1-8 June 1984 at the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab, under orders from PM Indira Gandhi. Its aim was to remove Sikh militants who had fortified the complex.
Operation Blue Star was a military operation conducted by the Indian Army from 1-8 June 1984 at the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab, under orders from PM Indira Gandhi. Its aim was to remove Sikh militants who had fortified the complex.
8Which gas causes the greenhouse effect most significantly?
Answer: C — Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the most significant greenhouse gas contributing to global warming and climate change. Others include methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O) and water vapour. The greenhouse effect traps heat in Earth's atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the most significant greenhouse gas contributing to global warming and climate change. Others include methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O) and water vapour. The greenhouse effect traps heat in Earth's atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise.
9The Durand Line is the border between:
Answer: C — Pakistan and Afghanistan
The Durand Line is the 2,640 km border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 during British India. It was drawn by Sir Mortimer Durand. Afghanistan has historically disputed this border. Many Pashtun tribes are divided by this line.
The Durand Line is the 2,640 km border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 during British India. It was drawn by Sir Mortimer Durand. Afghanistan has historically disputed this border. Many Pashtun tribes are divided by this line.
10Which Schedule of the Constitution lists the official languages of India?
Answer: C — Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the 22 officially recognised languages of India. Originally there were 14 languages; Sindhi was added in 1967 (21st Amendment), then Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in 1992 (71st Amendment), and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali in 2003 (92nd Amendment).
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the 22 officially recognised languages of India. Originally there were 14 languages; Sindhi was added in 1967 (21st Amendment), then Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in 1992 (71st Amendment), and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali in 2003 (92nd Amendment).
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