TNPSC Group 1 2021 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 126 to 150
126.
What is Density of Population?
Answer:
A.
The number of people living in per (one) sq. km.
127.
In 1929, at a 'Self Respect Movement' conference in Chengalpattu, Thanthai Periyar passed a resolution relating to an important matter -
- In 1989, 60 years later, Tamilnadu had passed a law in this regard.
- On August 11, 2020 Supreme Court passed a judgment in this regard.
What is this?
- In 1989, 60 years later, Tamilnadu had passed a law in this regard.
- On August 11, 2020 Supreme Court passed a judgment in this regard.
What is this?
Answer:
B.
Giving equal rights to woman in family properties
128.
As per 'Vel Pari' the book written by Thiru. Su. Venkatesan, the Sahitya academy winning writer
(a) "Paari" was a man of nature who knew birds, insects, plants like the back of his hand.
(b) The story "Vel Pari" was that of conflict between man's greed and nature.
(a) "Paari" was a man of nature who knew birds, insects, plants like the back of his hand.
(b) The story "Vel Pari" was that of conflict between man's greed and nature.
Answer:
C.
(a) and (b)
129.
With regard to the review related to the Tamil Film and master piece 'Pariyerum Perumal', choose the correct statement(s)
(a) Shows the ill effects of caste system
(b) It won the Film Fare Award under the 'Best film' category
(c) It was a movie directed by Thiru Mari Selvaraj and produced by Neelam productions.
(a) Shows the ill effects of caste system
(b) It won the Film Fare Award under the 'Best film' category
(c) It was a movie directed by Thiru Mari Selvaraj and produced by Neelam productions.
Answer:
C.
(a), (b) and (c)
130.
Why India has not become self-reliant in edible oil productions?
I. High cultivation cost
II. Low productivity
III. Lack of Government support
IV. Deficient domestic demand
I. High cultivation cost
II. Low productivity
III. Lack of Government support
IV. Deficient domestic demand
Answer:
A.
II only
131.
Which one of the following agricultural practices is ecofriendly?
Answer:
A.
Organic farming
132.
"Every registered Land holder is its proprietor". The system is called as
Answer:
A.
Ryotwari system
133.
Identify the sector(s) of Indian Economy which are the most affected by Covid Pandemic -
(a) MSME sector
(b) Aviation sector
(c) Tourism and Hospitality sector
(d) Telecommunication sector
(a) MSME sector
(b) Aviation sector
(c) Tourism and Hospitality sector
(d) Telecommunication sector
Answer:
B.
(a), (b) and (c)
134.
Which of the following states has shown the declining trend in the (GST) Goods and Service Tax for the year 2019-2020?
Answer:
D.
Maharastra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu
135.
Consider the following statement.
The objectives of fiscal policy are
1. Capital formation
2. Equitable distribution
3. Unemployment
4. Regional Balance
From these, which are correct statement?
The objectives of fiscal policy are
1. Capital formation
2. Equitable distribution
3. Unemployment
4. Regional Balance
From these, which are correct statement?
Answer:
B.
1, 2 and 4
136.
Consider the following statement.
The objective factors for determinants of consumption function are.
1. Motive of precaution
2. Motive of liquidity
3. Motive of avarice
4. Laissez-faire policy
Among the above, select the correct statement(s)
The objective factors for determinants of consumption function are.
1. Motive of precaution
2. Motive of liquidity
3. Motive of avarice
4. Laissez-faire policy
Among the above, select the correct statement(s)
Answer:
B.
1, 2 and 3
137.
Which is not related to direct tax Revenues of the central government?
Answer:
C.
Taxes on commodities and services
138.
The first blue print for Indian planning came from an engineer administrator
Answer:
A.
M. Visvesvaraya
139.
Consider the following statement
1. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have very high population.
2. In India, Kerala has the lowest birth rate
3. West Bengal has the lowest death rate
4. The density of the population is Total population / Land area of the region
Among these, which are the correct one(s)?
1. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have very high population.
2. In India, Kerala has the lowest birth rate
3. West Bengal has the lowest death rate
4. The density of the population is Total population / Land area of the region
Among these, which are the correct one(s)?
Answer:
C.
1, 2 and 4
140.
Which are the correct statement(s) related to 'T-Bill' Treasury bill?
(a) They are issued by RBI.
(b) They are issued by Govt of India.
(c) Treasury bills pay no interest.
(d) These are long term debt instruments.
(a) They are issued by RBI.
(b) They are issued by Govt of India.
(c) Treasury bills pay no interest.
(d) These are long term debt instruments.
Answer:
B.
(b) and (c) only
141.
Thanthai Periyar wanted people to consider the following as equal to their lives
Answer:
C.
Self-respect
142.
Consider the following statements:
1. The term of office of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the constitution
2. The remuneration of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The term of office of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the constitution
2. The remuneration of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
C.
Both 1 and 2
143.
A Chief Minister supported by Thanthai Periyar challenged that "Show me a person who died because a lower caste doctor wrongly injected or show me a building that collapsed because it was built by a low caste engineer". It was
Answer:
B.
Kamarajar
144.
Consider the following statements.
A high court has jurisdiction to
(1) Punish for its contempt
(2) Tender advice on a legal question referred by President of India
(3) Tender advice on a legal question referred by Governor of the State
(4) Issue certain writs to protect fundamental rights
Which of the above statement(s) is / are correct?
A high court has jurisdiction to
(1) Punish for its contempt
(2) Tender advice on a legal question referred by President of India
(3) Tender advice on a legal question referred by Governor of the State
(4) Issue certain writs to protect fundamental rights
Which of the above statement(s) is / are correct?
Answer:
A.
(1) and (4) only
145.
Which of the following statements are not true?
(a) In 1969, the Government of Tamilnadu appointed a two-member committee called Rajamannar Committee to examine Centre-State relations.
(b) It recommended that All-India services should be abolished
(c) It recommended that Finance Commission should be made a permanent body
(a) In 1969, the Government of Tamilnadu appointed a two-member committee called Rajamannar Committee to examine Centre-State relations.
(b) It recommended that All-India services should be abolished
(c) It recommended that Finance Commission should be made a permanent body
Answer:
A.
(a) is not true
146.
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution specifies the powers authority and Responsibility of Panchayat?
Answer:
D.
Eleventh schedule
147.
Consider the following statements:
I. Governor is appointed by the President
II. He is the nominee of the Central Government
III. The Draft constitution provided for the indirect election of the Governor
IV. The Constituent assembly opted for the indirect appointment of the Governor
Choose the correct answer:
I. Governor is appointed by the President
II. He is the nominee of the Central Government
III. The Draft constitution provided for the indirect election of the Governor
IV. The Constituent assembly opted for the indirect appointment of the Governor
Choose the correct answer:
Answer:
C.
(I) and (II) and (IV) only correct
148.
Which of the following Institutions has the final Power of deciding on the Composition of the Upper House of the State legislature?
Answer:
A.
Parliament
149.
The Indian President has a veto power over
I. Ordinary bill
II. Money bill
III. Constitutional amendment bill
IV. State legislation bill
Which statement given above are correct
I. Ordinary bill
II. Money bill
III. Constitutional amendment bill
IV. State legislation bill
Which statement given above are correct
Answer:
A.
(I) and (IV) only
150.
I. Money Bills can be introduced in the parliament without president's approval
II. The finance commission is appointed by the president
Which of the above statements are correct?
II. The finance commission is appointed by the president
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
B.
(II) only