TNPSC Group 1 2014 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
26.
The 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism was
Answer:
B.
Parsvanath
27.
Tamil Isai Sangam was established at Madras by
Answer:
B.
Sir Annamalai Chettiar
28.
Which one of the following pair is correctly matched?
Dynasty - Name
Dynasty - Name
Answer:
B.
Delhi sultanate - Qutb-udin Aibak
29.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Kudi Arasu | 1. 1971 |
| (b) Revolt | 2. 1934 |
| (c) Pagutharivu | 3. 1928 |
| (d) Modern Rationalist | 4. 1925 |
Answer:
B.
4 3 2 1
30.
Arrange the following Mauryan revenue officials in the ascending order with the help of the codes given below:
1. Pradesika
2. Sdhanika
3. Samharta
4. Rajuka
1. Pradesika
2. Sdhanika
3. Samharta
4. Rajuka
Answer:
D.
2, 4, 1, 3
31.
Which British commander captured the Poligar of Panchalankurichi, Virapandya Kattabomman and hanged him?
Answer:
B.
Major Banermann
32.
Choose the correct answer:
The Indian National Army crossed the Indo Burma Frontier and planted the National Tricolour Flag on.
The Indian National Army crossed the Indo Burma Frontier and planted the National Tricolour Flag on.
Answer:
A.
19th March 1944
33.
Which of the following is correct?
The unhappiness of the Indian Sepoys at Barrackpore, first surfaced in 1824 because.
I. The 47th regiment at Barrackpore was ordered to go to Burma
II. Caste distinctions and segregations within the regiment
III. Recruitment of Brahmins were discouraged
IV. Introduction of the Enfield Rifle
The unhappiness of the Indian Sepoys at Barrackpore, first surfaced in 1824 because.
I. The 47th regiment at Barrackpore was ordered to go to Burma
II. Caste distinctions and segregations within the regiment
III. Recruitment of Brahmins were discouraged
IV. Introduction of the Enfield Rifle
Answer:
A.
I
34.
Who among the following described the Indian princes as helpers and colleagues in the task of Imperial rule?
Answer:
C.
Lord Hardinge II
35.
Which is the strongest acid?
Answer:
A.
HCOOH
36.
For a cell reaction
A(S) + 2B⁺ ⇌ A²⁺ + 2B
the equilibrium constant is found to be 10¹². Then the E°cell value is
A(S) + 2B⁺ ⇌ A²⁺ + 2B
the equilibrium constant is found to be 10¹². Then the E°cell value is
Answer:
A.
0.354 V
37.
The specific conductance of a 0.01 M solution of KCl is 1.4 × 10⁻³ ohm⁻¹ cm⁻¹ at 298 K. Its equivalent conductance is (ohm⁻¹ cm² equt⁻¹).
Answer:
D.
140
38.
The compound is used as rocket propellant
Answer:
A.
Hydrazine
39.
The main thrust of the Industrial Policy Statement 1977 was to
Answer:
C.
Encourage small scale and cottage industries
40.
Government of India introduced the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in the year
Answer:
C.
2003-04
41.
Fill in the blanks
India has been recognised as the ________ country in the world to officially adopt Family Planning Programme in ________
India has been recognised as the ________ country in the world to officially adopt Family Planning Programme in ________
Answer:
C.
First, 1952
42.
Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A) : Soil erosion is essentially a man-made phenomenon.
Reason (R) : Soil erosion is caused due to deforestation, overgrazing, shifting cultivation and improperly constructed terrace outlets.
Assertion (A) : Soil erosion is essentially a man-made phenomenon.
Reason (R) : Soil erosion is caused due to deforestation, overgrazing, shifting cultivation and improperly constructed terrace outlets.
Answer:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
43.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Act was passed in the year
Answer:
C.
1999
44.
RBI launched the Market Stabilisation Scheme (MSS) in 2004
Answer:
B.
as an additional channel to mop up liquidity
45.
The Expert Group to review the methodology for the estimation of poverty in India in the year 2009 was headed by
Answer:
D.
S.D. Tendulkar
46.
Expenditure tax in India was introduced by
Answer:
A.
T.T. Krishnamachari
47.
Consider the following statement:
Assertion (A) : According to the New Economic Policy Globalisation is considered as an instrument of growth.
Reason (R) : Globalisation increases the cost of transport and communication.
Which is the correct answer?
Assertion (A) : According to the New Economic Policy Globalisation is considered as an instrument of growth.
Reason (R) : Globalisation increases the cost of transport and communication.
Which is the correct answer?
Answer:
A.
(A) is correct but (R) is wrong
48.
The special Economic Zones Act was enacted in Feb. 2006. Identify which is not the objective of the SEZ?
Answer:
B.
Promotion of import
49.
Consider the Statement and Reason, choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Assertion (A) : The Ratnakar Bank is referred to as NH4 Bank in the banking circles.
Reason (R) : Majority of the business of the Bank comes from cities in and around NH4, which connects 10 popular cities.
Assertion (A) : The Ratnakar Bank is referred to as NH4 Bank in the banking circles.
Reason (R) : Majority of the business of the Bank comes from cities in and around NH4, which connects 10 popular cities.
Answer:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
50.
Which of the following is not a method of soil conservation?
Answer:
D.
applying fertilizers regularly