TNPSC Group 1 2021 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 1 to 25
1.
Which of the following objectives are true with relevant of Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board?
I. Upliftment of people living below poverty line through voluntary institutions in the state
II. To promote setting up of Non-Governmental Social Welfare Organizations
III. To render technical and financial assistance to the voluntary institutions for better quality and standard of services
IV. To strive for equality between men and women
I. Upliftment of people living below poverty line through voluntary institutions in the state
II. To promote setting up of Non-Governmental Social Welfare Organizations
III. To render technical and financial assistance to the voluntary institutions for better quality and standard of services
IV. To strive for equality between men and women
Answer:
D.
I, II and III
2.
Choose the correct statements related to "Black money"
(a) These are assets not reported to the Government at the time of their generation.
(b) Estimate of black money in India for the year 1983-84 is 95% of GDP.
(c) "Tax havens" are typically big countries which impose high tax on the foreigners who decide to settle down.
(a) These are assets not reported to the Government at the time of their generation.
(b) Estimate of black money in India for the year 1983-84 is 95% of GDP.
(c) "Tax havens" are typically big countries which impose high tax on the foreigners who decide to settle down.
Answer:
A.
(a) only
3.
Statement 1: A major issue highlighted by census 2011 is that there are around 50 lakh less children in age group 0-6 years in census 2011 than census 2001.
Statement 2: Population growth rate between 2001 and 2011 is lower than the Population growth rate between 1991 and 2001.
Statement 2: Population growth rate between 2001 and 2011 is lower than the Population growth rate between 1991 and 2001.
Answer:
D.
S1 and S2 are correct and S2 explains the S1
4.
What are the recent trends in the global economy which has led to RBI 'sell buy' swap of USD/INR
(a) Financial markets worldwide facing intense selling pressures due to the spread of Covid-19 infections.
(b) Slump in International crude prices.
(c) Emerging market currencies experiencing upward pressure.
(a) Financial markets worldwide facing intense selling pressures due to the spread of Covid-19 infections.
(b) Slump in International crude prices.
(c) Emerging market currencies experiencing upward pressure.
Answer:
C.
(a) and (b) only
5.
Name the first backward classes commission established in the year 1953.
Answer:
B.
Kalelkar Commission
6.
Which of the following statements regarding Arignar Anna is / are correct?
(a) He served as the sub editor of the "Justice" Magazine
(b) He became editor for "Viduthalai"
(c) He was associated with activities related to Tamil Weekly paper "Mudi Arasu"
(a) He served as the sub editor of the "Justice" Magazine
(b) He became editor for "Viduthalai"
(c) He was associated with activities related to Tamil Weekly paper "Mudi Arasu"
Answer:
B.
(a) and (b)
7.
In 1944 at which district conference, 'Justice Party' was converted into 'Dravidar Kazhakam'?
Answer:
A.
Salem
8.
Which among the following statements is not an objective of "Cradle Baby Scheme"?
Answer:
A.
To ensure adoption of family planning
9.
I. To transfer the substantive provisions under the Indian Penal Code
II. Dowry givers should be excluded from punishment
III. Appointment of Dowry Prohibition Officers
IV. The marriage expenses should be limited to 20% of the annual income of the girl's parents/guardian.
Which of the above statements is/are true concerning the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
II. Dowry givers should be excluded from punishment
III. Appointment of Dowry Prohibition Officers
IV. The marriage expenses should be limited to 20% of the annual income of the girl's parents/guardian.
Which of the above statements is/are true concerning the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
Answer:
D.
All of the above
10.
The Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Sangam was founded by
Answer:
D.
Ramalinga Adigal
11.
During 1820s in Tamil Nadu the subordinate castes were generally prohibited from
(a) Using umbrella
(b) Wearing shoes
(c) Wearing golden ornaments
(d) Wearing turban
(a) Using umbrella
(b) Wearing shoes
(c) Wearing golden ornaments
(d) Wearing turban
Answer:
A.
(a), (b), (c)
12.
What are the facts related to defining GDP?
(a) It is not for a specific period of time.
(b) It measures only goods and not services.
(c) It is a non monetary measure.
(a) It is not for a specific period of time.
(b) It measures only goods and not services.
(c) It is a non monetary measure.
Answer:
C.
(a), (b), (c) are wrong
13.
Which District is occupying the last rank in Human Development Index in Tamil Nadu?
Answer:
D.
Ariyalur
14.
Match the following :
Author - Book
(a) Vannadasan - 1. Sancharam
(b) Ingulab - 2. Sool
(c) Ramakrishnan - 3. Kaandal Naatkal
(d) Cho. Dharman - 4. Oru Siru Isai
Author - Book
(a) Vannadasan - 1. Sancharam
(b) Ingulab - 2. Sool
(c) Ramakrishnan - 3. Kaandal Naatkal
(d) Cho. Dharman - 4. Oru Siru Isai
Answer:
C.
4 3 1 2
15.
Child Development Index takes into account of the following factors
I. Education
II. Income
III. Health
IV. Nutritional status
I. Education
II. Income
III. Health
IV. Nutritional status
Answer:
B.
I, III and IV
16.
Punjabi language has close connection with
Answer:
A.
Hindi and Urdu
17.
Which article of Constitution of India mentions the abolition of untouchability?
Answer:
B.
Article 17
18.
Which ideology threatens Indian Unity?
Answer:
A.
Communalism
19.
This place is located 12 km South East of Madurai. It proves the fact that an urban civilization existed in Tamilnadu in the Sangam era on the banks of the river Vaigai. A researcher and retired civil servant Thiru R. Balakrishnan points to the similarities between this civilization and Indus valley civilization. Which of the following places is described in the paragraph above?
Answer:
C.
Keeladi
20.
Which book explains the four noble truths of Buddhism?
Answer:
B.
Petakopadesa
21.
Who first brought Christian faith into South India?
Answer:
D.
St. Thomas
22.
This Philosophy was purportedly founded in the 5th Century BC by Makkhali Gosala. It was a major rival of vedic religion. It reached the height of its popularity during the rule of the Mauryan Emperor Bindusara around 4th century BC. This School of thought was followed for nearly 2000 years through the 14th century CE in the southern states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu. Which school of thought is described above?
Answer:
B.
Ajivika
23.
How the coronation of crown prince was described under the Vijayanagar rule?
Answer:
D.
Yuvaraja Pattabhisegam
24.
If a simple pendulum with the mass of the bob as 'M' has a time period "T", then if in the same pendulum another bob with mass 2M replaces the original bob. Now the time period is (It may be assumed that the string attached to the bob has no mass)
Answer:
C.
T
25.
Alamgir nama was written by whom?
Answer:
B.
Muhammad Qazim