TNPSC Group 1 2014 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 101 to 125
101.
K. Kamaraj, participated in Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha, he was imprisoned and sent to the prison at ___________
Answer:
D.
Alipur
102.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
(a) Assertion : The Asoka Chakra found in our National flag consists of twenty four spokes. They are in blue colours.
(b) Reason : The twenty four spokes denotes the eight fold path of Lord Buddha.
(a) Assertion : The Asoka Chakra found in our National flag consists of twenty four spokes. They are in blue colours.
(b) Reason : The twenty four spokes denotes the eight fold path of Lord Buddha.
Answer:
A.
Both (a) and (b) are correct
103.
Our National Anthem was composed by Rabindranath Tagore, it was first sung in the year
Answer:
C.
1911
104.
Match List I with List II of the following with suitable options
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Virupaksha Temple | 1. Ellora |
| (b) Kailasanatha Temple | 2. Kalugumalai |
| (c) Vetturan Temple | 3. Pattadakal |
| (d) Ladhkhan Temple | 4. Aihole |
Answer:
B.
3 1 2 4
105.
Chinese pilgrim Yuan Chwang visited Kanchi in
Answer:
A.
A.D. 640
106.
Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A) : Gandhiji started civil-disobedience movement in 1930.
Reason (R) : Therefore, the Indian National Congress party did not participate in the first round table conference held in 1930.
Assertion (A) : Gandhiji started civil-disobedience movement in 1930.
Reason (R) : Therefore, the Indian National Congress party did not participate in the first round table conference held in 1930.
Answer:
C.
(A) is true but (R) is false
107.
Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A) : In 1916 Annie Besant organised the home rule league at Madras.
Reason (R) : Its objective is to achieve home rule through constitutional methods.
Assertion (A) : In 1916 Annie Besant organised the home rule league at Madras.
Reason (R) : Its objective is to achieve home rule through constitutional methods.
Answer:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
108.
Consider the following statements consisting of Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select your answer using the code below.
Assertion (A) : The main political task of the national movement from 1870 to 1900 was politication, political propaganda and education and formation and propagation of political ideology.
Reason (R) : The press was the Chief instrument for carrying out this task.
Assertion (A) : The main political task of the national movement from 1870 to 1900 was politication, political propaganda and education and formation and propagation of political ideology.
Reason (R) : The press was the Chief instrument for carrying out this task.
Answer:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
109.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
I. The Government of India Act, 1935, introduced dyarchy in the provinces.
II. India council was formed in 1935.
III. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms Act introduced dyarchy in the provinces.
IV. Provincial Autonomy was introduced in 1935.
I. The Government of India Act, 1935, introduced dyarchy in the provinces.
II. India council was formed in 1935.
III. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms Act introduced dyarchy in the provinces.
IV. Provincial Autonomy was introduced in 1935.
Answer:
D.
III and IV
110.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
| List I - Officers | List II - Charges |
|---|---|
| (a) Rajukas | 1. Religion |
| (b) Pradesikas | 2. Secretaries |
| (c) Yuktas | 3. Revenue Collection and Police |
| (d) Dharma Mahamatras | 4. District Judge |
Answer:
A.
4 3 2 1
111.
Which of the following known as complete fertilizer?
Answer:
C.
NPK fertilizer
112.
___________ is called buckminster fullerene.
Answer:
C.
C₆₀
113.
Which of the following is halide ore?
Answer:
B.
Rock salt
114.
The major component of natural gas is
Answer:
B.
Methane
115.
What is the literacy rate of female population in India in the year 2011?
Answer:
A.
65.5 percent
116.
Foreign aid can perform the following gap filling functions in UDCs.
I. Savings gap
II. Foreign Exchange gap
III. Technological and Management gap
IV. Natural Resource gap
I. Savings gap
II. Foreign Exchange gap
III. Technological and Management gap
IV. Natural Resource gap
Answer:
B.
I, II and III
117.
The growth of which one of the following remains an important objective and necessary condition for inclusive growth?
Answer:
A.
Agriculture and allied sectors
118.
Dunkel proposal was related to
Answer:
A.
GATT
119.
Consider the following statement :
I. India is a major energy producer
II. India is a major energy consumer
III. India faced power shortage since 1950-51
Which is the correct answer?
I. India is a major energy producer
II. India is a major energy consumer
III. India faced power shortage since 1950-51
Which is the correct answer?
Answer:
D.
I, II and III
120.
Consider the following statement :
Statement I : Gross National Product will always be more than the GDP.
Statement II : To get GNP, net factor income from abroad is added to GDP.
Find the correct answer :
Statement I : Gross National Product will always be more than the GDP.
Statement II : To get GNP, net factor income from abroad is added to GDP.
Find the correct answer :
Answer:
D.
Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
121.
Consider the following statement :
Assertion (A) : Price policy aims at controlling fiscal deficit.
Reason (R) : Fiscal deficit leads to inflationary pressure.
Which is correct answer?
Assertion (A) : Price policy aims at controlling fiscal deficit.
Reason (R) : Fiscal deficit leads to inflationary pressure.
Which is correct answer?
Answer:
D.
(A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
122.
Who was the Chief Guest at the 45th Independence Day celebration of Mauritius?
Answer:
B.
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee
123.
Who is the winner of 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize?
Answer:
A.
Toyo Ito
124.
The world oldest lady Koto Okubo, belongs to which country?
Answer:
A.
Japan
125.
Match the following awards with the respective fields.
| (a) Borlaug Award | 1. Science |
| (b) Nehru literary Award | 2. Adult education |
| (c) Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award | 3. Agriculture |
| (d) Hari Om Ashram Award | 4. Various facilities/eminent teachers |
Answer:
A.
3 2 1 4