TNPSC Group 1 2015 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 76 to 100
76.
Consider the following pairs:
I. Thallophyta - Algae and Fungi
II. Tracheophyta - All vascular plants
III. Bryophyta - Liver worts and Fungi
IV. Pteridophyta - Mosses and Mushrooms
Which of the pair given above is/are correct?
I. Thallophyta - Algae and Fungi
II. Tracheophyta - All vascular plants
III. Bryophyta - Liver worts and Fungi
IV. Pteridophyta - Mosses and Mushrooms
Which of the pair given above is/are correct?
Answer:
B.
I and II
77.
Which of the following statements about ‘Glycolysis’ is/are True?
I. Glycolysis is also known as Pentose phosphate pathway
II. The substrate of Glycolysis is Glucose
III. The final product of Glycolysis is Glycogen
IV. Glycolysis is also known as Glyoxylate cycle
I. Glycolysis is also known as Pentose phosphate pathway
II. The substrate of Glycolysis is Glucose
III. The final product of Glycolysis is Glycogen
IV. Glycolysis is also known as Glyoxylate cycle
Answer:
B.
II only
78.
Arrange the following common units of classification in ascending order :
I. Family
II. Order
III. Species
IV. Variety
V. Genus
I. Family
II. Order
III. Species
IV. Variety
V. Genus
Answer:
D.
IV, III, V, I, II
79.
If the time taken by a cup of tea to cool from 85°C to 75°C is 1 minute, then the time taken by it to cool from 65°C to 55°C is
Answer:
C.
more than 1 minute
80.
The rest mass of a photon is
Answer:
A.
zero
81.
Which of the following sets have different dimensions?
Answer:
D.
Dipole moment, Electric flux, Electric field
82.
New elements and rare – earths are discovered and fixed in the periodic table using
Answer:
B.
Moseley’s law
83.
Where is the head quarter of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) located?
Answer:
B.
Dehradun
84.
Which among these sanctuaries is not present in Tamil Nadu?
Answer:
D.
Periyar
85.
If a colour blind woman marries a normal visioned man, they will produce
Answer:
B.
Colour blind sons and normal visioned daughters
86.
Cretinism, myxoedema and goitre are related to the disorders of the
Answer:
B.
Thyroid gland
87.
Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?
Answer:
A.
Anopheles Stephensi - Leishmaniasis
88.
The list of coded instruction in computer is called
Answer:
A.
Program
89.
Choose the correct match :
List I List II
(P) Fault 1. Stromboli
(Q) Fold 2. San-Andreas
(R) Earthquake 3. Himalayan Range
(S) Volcano 4. Epicentre
5. Weathering
6. Exfoliation
List I List II
(P) Fault 1. Stromboli
(Q) Fold 2. San-Andreas
(R) Earthquake 3. Himalayan Range
(S) Volcano 4. Epicentre
5. Weathering
6. Exfoliation
Answer:
C.
P-2 Q-3 R-4 S-1
90.
The major temperature fluctuations in surface waters of the tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean is called as
Answer:
D.
El Nino and La Nina
91.
The portion of incident radiation reflected back to space from the planet is called
Answer:
B.
Albedo
92.
A major diamond mining centre in Belgium is
Answer:
D.
Antwerp
93.
Rank the given soils of India in descending order in terms of their area / extent
Answer:
D.
Alluvial soil, Red soil, Black soil, Laterite soil
94.
The planet which is known as the ‘God of War’
Answer:
C.
Mars
95.
The ice-crystal theory to explain precipitation was propounded by
Answer:
A.
Tor Bergeron
96.
Consider the following about scientific dating of the pre-historic period: Choose the correct code.
I. The technique of radio-carbon dating is based on measuring the loss of carbon in organic materials over a period of time.
II. Another dating method is known as dendro – chronology.
III. Palaeo Botany is the analysis of prehistoric plants.
IV. Palaeography is the study of ancient writing
I. The technique of radio-carbon dating is based on measuring the loss of carbon in organic materials over a period of time.
II. Another dating method is known as dendro – chronology.
III. Palaeo Botany is the analysis of prehistoric plants.
IV. Palaeography is the study of ancient writing
Answer:
A.
I, II and III only
97.
Which among the following correctly matched?
Answer:
A.
Kol - Madhya Pradesh
98.
Give the correct chronological order :
I. Pitt’s India Act
II. Minto – Morley Act
III. Regulating Act
IV. Montague – Chelmsford Act
I. Pitt’s India Act
II. Minto – Morley Act
III. Regulating Act
IV. Montague – Chelmsford Act
Answer:
C.
III, I, II, IV
99.
Who was known as the Father of Library movement in Tamil Nadu?
Answer:
A.
Thiru. T.K. Avinashilingam
100.
Identify the correct order of events of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq.
Answer:
C.
Taxation of the Doab, Transfer of capital, Reform of Token currency, conquest of Nagarkot