TNPSC Group 1 2022 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 151 to 174
151.
Which of the following is incorrect?
Answer:
C.
After the Second Round Table conference the Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed
152.
'Damin-i-koh' was the land given by the British to the
Answer:
A.
Santhal tribes
153.
Acid rains are produced by
Answer:
A.
Excess NO2 and SO2 from burning fossil fuels
154.
Why is the Himalayan region poor in mineral resources?
Answer:
A.
Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
155.
Consider the statement given below and choose the correct answer:
Assertion [A]: Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another
Reason [R]: Cultural landscapes have been defined by the world heritage committee as cultural properties representing the combined works of nature and of man
Assertion [A]: Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another
Reason [R]: Cultural landscapes have been defined by the world heritage committee as cultural properties representing the combined works of nature and of man
Answer:
B.
Both [A] and [R] are true: [R] does not explain [A]
156.
Asthamudi is an important lagoon of the ___________ coast.
Answer:
A.
Malabar coast
157.
Which of the following statements are true about population growth of India?
(i) Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Orissa, which constitute 44% of the total population of India in 1996.
(ii) Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Orissa, which constitute 48% of the total population of India in 2016.
(iii) These states contributed 70% of the total increase in population of the country during the period of 1996-2016.
(i) Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Orissa, which constitute 44% of the total population of India in 1996.
(ii) Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Orissa, which constitute 48% of the total population of India in 2016.
(iii) These states contributed 70% of the total increase in population of the country during the period of 1996-2016.
Answer:
C.
(i) and (ii) only
158.
Choose the right matches
1. Khizr Khan - Orissa
2. Durgavati - Gondwana
3. Rana Udai Singh - Mewar
4. Kunwar Man Singh - Ajmir
1. Khizr Khan - Orissa
2. Durgavati - Gondwana
3. Rana Udai Singh - Mewar
4. Kunwar Man Singh - Ajmir
Answer:
B.
2 and 3 are correct
159.
In A.D. 1894, the Kashi Nagri Pracharini Sabha was founded in
Answer:
C.
Madras
160.
Who was the first person to place the demand for a separate Muslim state in British India?
Answer:
A.
Mohammad Iqbal
161.
Assertion [A] : Federalism is merely an institutional arrangement for sharing power across multiple levels of government based on the principle of shared rule and self rule.
Reason [R] : Federations, have constantly adjusted and adopted depending on political, social and economic situations.
Reason [R] : Federations, have constantly adjusted and adopted depending on political, social and economic situations.
Answer:
B.
Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is correct explanation of [A]
162.
Which of the following statements are true about Buddhism?
1. Buddhism denied the authority of Vedas
2. Buddha's teachings were largely based on Brahmanic ideas of Punarjanma, Karma and Moksha
3. Buddhism was not practical and ethical
4. Buddhism accepts God as creator
1. Buddhism denied the authority of Vedas
2. Buddha's teachings were largely based on Brahmanic ideas of Punarjanma, Karma and Moksha
3. Buddhism was not practical and ethical
4. Buddhism accepts God as creator
Answer:
B.
1 and 2 are correct
163.
Which of the following statements about the Guptha society is true?
1. The Guptha emperors called themselves as Parama Bhagavatas
2. Trade with Rome and China flourished
3. Women were debarred from exercising public rights
4. The custom of Sati was practiced by them
1. The Guptha emperors called themselves as Parama Bhagavatas
2. Trade with Rome and China flourished
3. Women were debarred from exercising public rights
4. The custom of Sati was practiced by them
Answer:
D.
1, 2 and 4 are correct
164.
Why Ulama's had great influence in Muslim society, politics, administration and religion?
Answer:
C.
They were well-versed in Muslim theology and Fiqh.
165.
Which of the following are wrongly paired?
(1) Obligation for the state and individual to protect environment - Art 48A
(2) Early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years - Art 45
(3) Separate judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state - Art 39
(4) Voluntary formation, autonomous functioning of cooperative societies - Art 44
(1) Obligation for the state and individual to protect environment - Art 48A
(2) Early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years - Art 45
(3) Separate judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state - Art 39
(4) Voluntary formation, autonomous functioning of cooperative societies - Art 44
Answer:
D.
(3) and (4) only
166.
Assertion [A]: Rule of law entails that all persons, both public and private institutions, the state and other entities are accountable to publicly promulgated laws.
Reason [R]: The rule of law forms the base to international peace and security, and it is at the core to protect people's rights and their fundamental freedom.
Reason [R]: The rule of law forms the base to international peace and security, and it is at the core to protect people's rights and their fundamental freedom.
Answer:
D.
Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
167.
Identify the incorrect statement about Lok adalat
Answer:
B.
It is not a tool of the legal system
168.
Which of the following statements is/are not true about the 'governor'?
Answer:
B.
He appoints the Chancellor of Universities in the State
169.
Match the following:
| Subject Protected | Year of the enactment |
|---|---|
| (a) Beedi and Cigar worker | 1. 1979 |
| (b) Contract labour | 2. 1976 |
| (c) Equal remuneration | 3. 1970 |
| (d) Migrant workmen Employment Regulation | 4. 1966 |
Answer:
B.
4 3 2 1
170.
Need for a constitution for free India was first suggested by
Answer:
B.
M.N. Roy
171.
In a Modern Democratic state, citizenship is a
Answer:
C.
Statutory right
172.
Match the following:
| (a) Pitt's India Act, 1784 | 1. Decentralization of the legislative powers of Governor-General |
| (b) Charter Act, 1813 | 2. Governor-General's Government was known as Government of India for the first time |
| (c) Charter Act, 1833 | 3. Appointment of Board of control of six members |
| (d) Indian councils Act, 1861 | 4. Deprivation of East Indies Company's monopoly of trade in India |
Answer:
B.
3 4 2 1
173.
Which one of the following statement(s) is not correct about the Indus Valley People?
(i) The Indus Valley People worshipped trees and animals
(ii) The principal deity of Indus Valley People was Krishna
(iii) The Indus Valley People worshipped fire and water
(iv) The principal deity of Indus Valley People was mother goddess
(i) The Indus Valley People worshipped trees and animals
(ii) The principal deity of Indus Valley People was Krishna
(iii) The Indus Valley People worshipped fire and water
(iv) The principal deity of Indus Valley People was mother goddess
Answer:
B.
(ii) only
174.
Who said, Delegated legislation and administrative tribunals are the manifestation of "New despotism"?
Answer:
C.
Lord Heward