TNPSC Group 1 2019 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 126 to 150
126.
Who said "I am an Indian Tomtom, waking up all the sleeping sleepers so that they may wake and work for their motherland .... This is my task"?
Answer:
A.
Mrs. Annie Besant
127.
What was the form of Struggle that Congress adopted against the British in 1940.
Answer:
B.
Individual Satyagraha
128.
Consider the following events and find out the chronological sequence of the events
1. Chauri chaura incident
2. Russo-Japanese war
3. Gandhiji returned from South Africa
1. Chauri chaura incident
2. Russo-Japanese war
3. Gandhiji returned from South Africa
Answer:
D.
2, 3, 1
129.
In which year E.V. Ramasamy became the Chairman of Erode Municipality?
Answer:
C.
1917
130.
Which among the followings are the major reasons for driving out sourcing?
1. Technological innovation.
2. Economic emergence of developing nations.
3. The knowledge based economy.
4. Favourable balance of payment.
Select correct answer from the codes given below.
1. Technological innovation.
2. Economic emergence of developing nations.
3. The knowledge based economy.
4. Favourable balance of payment.
Select correct answer from the codes given below.
Answer:
C.
1, 2 and 3
131.
Which of the following factors influence digitalisation in banking sector?
1. Changing consumer behavior.
2. Financial inclusion and government initiation.
3. Increased smart phone usage.
Select the answers from the codes given below
1. Changing consumer behavior.
2. Financial inclusion and government initiation.
3. Increased smart phone usage.
Select the answers from the codes given below
Answer:
D.
1, 2 and 3
132.
NITI Aayog Launched, 'Atal New India Challenge' program on April 26, 2018. This initiatives is related to
1. To design and demonstrate market ready products based on cutting-edge technologies.
2. To provide grants upto Rs. 1 Crore.
3. Related to Agriculture and industrial sectors any.
Select correct answer using the code given below
1. To design and demonstrate market ready products based on cutting-edge technologies.
2. To provide grants upto Rs. 1 Crore.
3. Related to Agriculture and industrial sectors any.
Select correct answer using the code given below
Answer:
A.
1 and 2
133.
Cord Blood Banks located at ________ in Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
A.
Chennai
134.
Jal Kranti Abhiyan was not launched in the following Indian cities
Answer:
A.
Raipur
135.
Consider the following statement.
50% of the India's poor people live in following states.
1. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.
2. Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand.
3. Bihar, Gujarat, Himachel Pradesh and Jammu.
4. Kerala, Sikkim, Arunachel Pradesh and Bihar.
Which one of the above is/are correct?
50% of the India's poor people live in following states.
1. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.
2. Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand.
3. Bihar, Gujarat, Himachel Pradesh and Jammu.
4. Kerala, Sikkim, Arunachel Pradesh and Bihar.
Which one of the above is/are correct?
Answer:
A.
1 only
136.
The Urban Heat island effect is due to
1. Concrete floor in Urban area.
2. Low moisture content in the soil.
3. High wind velocity.
4. High rainfall.
Which one of the above is/are correct?
1. Concrete floor in Urban area.
2. Low moisture content in the soil.
3. High wind velocity.
4. High rainfall.
Which one of the above is/are correct?
Answer:
B.
1 and 2
137.
The first language declared as the classical language in India is
Answer:
D.
Tamil
138.
The headquarters of the Interpol is situated in
Answer:
B.
Lyon
139.
The book 'My Presidential Years' is written by
Answer:
D.
R. Venkataraman
140.
In which year "National Award to Teachers" was instituted?
Answer:
B.
1958
141.
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare fund assisting to whom?
Answer:
C.
Outstanding Sports Persons
142.
What is the purpose of Gaganyaan project reveals by ISRO?
Answer:
A.
Three Indians would be sent to space
143.
Which of the following group constituted the State Reorganisation Commission?
Answer:
B.
Fazl Ali, Pannikkar, Kunzru
144.
How many states in India have achieved 100% Household electrification?
Answer:
D.
15 States
145.
Who is the head of the three-members Lokayukta search committee?
Answer:
A.
Thiru. K. Venkatraman
146.
For which country Prime Minister of India announced Rs. 4,500 crore for hydropower projects 2018?
Answer:
C.
Bhutan
147.
Which statue is called as "Statue of unity"?
Answer:
C.
Statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel
148.
Which scheme is a placement linked skill training programme to empower rural poor youth?
Answer:
C.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
149.
Doklam Standoff is related between the countries of
Answer:
A.
India - China
150.
Jagjit Singh Vs. State of Haryana (2007) is the case related to
Answer:
C.
Members (MLA's, MP's) support from outside