TNPSC Group 1 2017 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
26.
Match the following and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| (a) Dandi March | 1. 1931 |
| (b) Karachi Congress | 2. 1932 |
| (c) Third Round Table Conference | 3. 1930 |
| (d) Lahore Congress | 4. 1929 |
Answer:
C.
3 1 2 4
27.
Who was the First Finance Minister of Independent India?
Answer:
D.
R.K. Shanmugam Chettiyar
28.
Arrange the following items according to the chronological order :
I. Simon Commission
II. Gandhi Irwin Pact
III. Third Round Table Conference
IV. Dandi March
I. Simon Commission
II. Gandhi Irwin Pact
III. Third Round Table Conference
IV. Dandi March
Answer:
C.
I, IV, II, III
29.
The main functions of NITI Aayog does not include
Answer:
C.
disbursal of funds to central ministries and state governments
30.
The term demographic dividend refers to
Answer:
B.
increase in working class
31.
The largest share of energy is consumed by
Answer:
D.
Industry
32.
The right to Education Act 2009, is not related to
Answer:
D.
higher education
33.
The Lorenz curve is a measure of
Answer:
B.
income inequalities
34.
The Chairman of the fourteenth Finance Commission in India
Answer:
D.
Dr. Y.V. Reddy
35.
The planning commission of India was changed as NITI AAYOG in
Answer:
B.
January, 2015
36.
The LPG model of development was introduced in ________ by the Finance Minister
Answer:
A.
1991, Dr. Manmohan Singh
37.
Indian Constitution established parliamentary form of Government on the model of
Answer:
D.
British (Westminister) model
38.
In which schedule of the Constitution the recognised 22 languages has been included?
Answer:
C.
8th Schedule
39.
which of the following is not included in the state list in the Constitution of India?
Answer:
D.
Criminal procedure code
40.
The idea that Indians should have a constituent assembly to frame a Constitution of India was initiated by
Answer:
B.
M.N. Roy
41.
Which one of the following statement relating to Executive Magistrate is not correct?
Answer:
C.
Order made by an Executive Magistrate is not subject to revisional jurisdiction of High court
42.
Chairman of the First National Backward Class Commission was
Answer:
A.
Kaka Kalelkar
43.
The salary and allowances of the public prosecutors are given by
Answer:
B.
Central Government or State Governments
44.
According to the 74th Constitution Amendment Act, "Metropolitan area" means
Answer:
A.
An area having a population of 10 lakhs or more
45.
The institution of Lokayukta was established first in
Answer:
D.
Maharashtra
46.
Match the following:
| Committees | Purpose |
|---|---|
| (a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee | 1. Revitalisation of Panchayat Raj Institutions |
| (b) Ashok Mehta Committee | 2. Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation |
| (c) GVK. Rao Committee | 3. Examine the working of community Development Programme |
| (d) L.M. Singhvi Committee | 4. Strengthening the Panchayat Raj Institutions |
Answer:
C.
3 4 2 1
47.
The chairman and the members of UPSC can hold office for six years or till the age of ________ which ever is earlier
Answer:
A.
65 years
48.
________ river is called the 'Red river' of India.
Answer:
D.
Brahmaputra
49.
Identify the incorrect statement from the following in respect of seismic waves
Answer:
B.
Primary waves are highly destructive
50.
Tea gardens over small mounds of this region is called as 'Bheels'
Answer:
B.
Surma valley of Assam