TNPSC Group 1 2014 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 126 to 155
126.
Which of the following is not correct about IRNSS-1B satellite?
Answer:
B.
lifted off and placed in orbit by PSLV-C23
127.
Which of the following states do not have tiger reserves in India?
Answer:
D.
Jammu and Kashmir
128.
Transgenders were granted the status of third gender by the supreme court on
Answer:
B.
April 15, 2014
129.
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
Indian Scientists : Field of Work/Research
Indian Scientists : Field of Work/Research
Answer:
D.
Autar Singh Paintal : Cosmology and relativity
130.
Which is the National Sanctuary/Park that houses Pygmy Hog, a critically endangered species?
Answer:
C.
Manas
131.
Name the proposed new district of West Bengal State in 2014?
Answer:
B.
Alipurduar
132.
Name the Indian origin girl who was honoured as 'Champion of change in 2014' for their exemplary leadership in white house?
Answer:
C.
Pratishtha Khanna
133.
Which glacial mountain region was named after Indian origin scientist Sinha of U.S.A.?
Answer:
A.
South Eastern Antartic
134.
Which is incorrect pair in the following regarding Indian Tribes?
Answer:
D.
Angami – Arunachal Pradesh
135.
Which of the following is not true about Right Livelihood Award?
Answer:
D.
Presented annually in Brazil
136.
Match the following:
| (a) Rhinoceros | 1. Desert Plains of Rajasthan |
| (b) Hangul | 2. Kaziranga National Park |
| (c) Gharial | 3. Gorumara National Park |
| (d) Great Indian Bustard | 4. Dachigam National Park |
Answer:
D.
2 4 3 1
137.
IRV 2020 project is related to ___________
Answer:
C.
Rhinoceros conservation project
138.
GM (Genetically modified) potatoes developed by British scientists is resistant to which disease?
Answer:
B.
Late blight
139.
Which are the countries participated in the Bilateral air exercise named "Garuda V" conducted in Jodhpur, India?
Answer:
A.
India and France
140.
Graphene is used for manufacturing bendable smart phones. What is the other field for which it can be used?
Answer:
D.
Ultimate water purifier
141.
Which world heritage monument of India was affected in the storm of May 30, 2014?
Answer:
B.
Humayun's Tomb
142.
Which of the following disease is not caused by bacteria?
Answer:
D.
Dengue
143.
Which is/are correct concerning the Administrative Tribunals Act?
1. It was passed in the year 1985
2. The Act includes both the Central Administrative tribunals and the State Administrative tribunals
1. It was passed in the year 1985
2. The Act includes both the Central Administrative tribunals and the State Administrative tribunals
Answer:
C.
Both 1 and 2
144.
Who decides whether A Bill is a Money Bill or not?
Answer:
A.
Speaker
145.
Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India?
1. The President shall not be a member of either houses of Parliament
2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two houses
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
1. The President shall not be a member of either houses of Parliament
2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two houses
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer:
B.
Both 1 and 2
146.
Who among the following became the Prime Minister of India without being earlier the Chief Minister of a State?
1. Moraji Desai
2. Charan Singh
3. V.P. Singh
4. Chandra Sekar
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
1. Moraji Desai
2. Charan Singh
3. V.P. Singh
4. Chandra Sekar
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer:
D.
4 only
147.
The Chairman of the Official Language Commission in 1955 was
Answer:
B.
B.G. Kher
148.
The National Commission for reviewing the working of constitution was headed by M.N. Venkatachalaiah was setup by the Central Government in
Answer:
A.
2000
149.
Which Article consist of the provision relating to composition and its power and functions of the Election Commission of India?
Answer:
A.
Article 324
150.
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. The State Election Commission supervises and conducts the Election of Panchayats and Municipalities in the state
2. It also supervises and conducts the Election of the State assemblies and the Lok Sabha
1. The State Election Commission supervises and conducts the Election of Panchayats and Municipalities in the state
2. It also supervises and conducts the Election of the State assemblies and the Lok Sabha
Answer:
A.
1 only
151.
Consider the following statements :
73rd Amendment of the Constitution has provided constitution sanction for
1. building a 3 tier structure of Panchayat Raj
2. reservation of seats for women
3. withdrawal of the right of govts. to hold elections to the Panchayats
4. taking away the right of State Governments to give grants to the Panchayats
Which of these statements are correct?
73rd Amendment of the Constitution has provided constitution sanction for
1. building a 3 tier structure of Panchayat Raj
2. reservation of seats for women
3. withdrawal of the right of govts. to hold elections to the Panchayats
4. taking away the right of State Governments to give grants to the Panchayats
Which of these statements are correct?
Answer:
A.
1 and 2
152.
In which year, the Lokpal Bill was not introduced in the parliament?
Answer:
D.
1978
153.
Which of the following institutions have been setup by Govt. of India to check misconduct, malpractices, corruption and misdemeanour on the part of public servants?
1. Central Vigilance Commission
2. Lokpal
3. Special Police Establishment
4. Central Bureau of Investigation
Choose the correct answer by using the codes given below :
1. Central Vigilance Commission
2. Lokpal
3. Special Police Establishment
4. Central Bureau of Investigation
Choose the correct answer by using the codes given below :
Answer:
D.
1, 3 and 4
154.
Which one of the following action amounts to violence against women?
I. Physical assault
II. Creating hostile atmosphere at work/home
III. Teasing
IV. Making humiliating/displeasing remark
I. Physical assault
II. Creating hostile atmosphere at work/home
III. Teasing
IV. Making humiliating/displeasing remark
Answer:
C.
I, II and IV only
155.
Which one of the following is/are wrongly matched?
(a) 21 Feb. 1947 - 1. Submission of the report by the Drafting Committee to the Constituent Assembly
(b) 15 Oct. 1949 - 2. Acceptance of the proposal of the Drafting Committee
(c) 26 Nov. 1950 - 3. Members of the Constituent Assembly appended their signature
(d) 24th Jan. 1950 - 4. The Constitution was adopted
(a) 21 Feb. 1947 - 1. Submission of the report by the Drafting Committee to the Constituent Assembly
(b) 15 Oct. 1949 - 2. Acceptance of the proposal of the Drafting Committee
(c) 26 Nov. 1950 - 3. Members of the Constituent Assembly appended their signature
(d) 24th Jan. 1950 - 4. The Constitution was adopted
Answer:
D.
Both (c) and (d) are wrong