TNPSC Group 1 2024 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
51.
In which hills of Mehalaya, 'Geological Survey of India' (GSI), discovered ancient fossils?
Answer:
A.
South Garo hills
52.
Dust particles from thermal destruction of wastes can be prevented from escaping into the air by using
Answer:
D.
Electrostatic precipitator
53.
Match correctly the disasters with their corresponding characteristics:
| (a) Volcanic eruption | 1. Violent wind |
| (b) Cyclone | 2. Submarine earthquake/landslides |
| (c) Tsunami | 3. Desertification |
| (d) Drought | 4. Magma |
Answer:
A.
4 1 2 3
54.
Which of the following statements are true in respect of laterite soil?
(i) This word is derived from Greek
(ii) This soils are rich in Iron and Aluminium
(iii) Poor in nitrogen, potassium and lime
(i) This word is derived from Greek
(ii) This soils are rich in Iron and Aluminium
(iii) Poor in nitrogen, potassium and lime
Answer:
C.
(ii) and (iii) only
55.
The river which has the largest basin among the following in India is
Answer:
A.
Godavari
56.
The Norwesters bring about 50 cm rainfall in
Answer:
A.
Assam
57.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Tribe - State
(1) Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
(2) Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
(3) Dongaria : Odiya
(4) Bonda : Tamil Nadu
Tribe - State
(1) Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
(2) Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
(3) Dongaria : Odiya
(4) Bonda : Tamil Nadu
Answer:
A.
(1) and (3) only
58.
Dakhni literature was patronised by the Qutb Shahi Sultans of
Answer:
A.
Golkonda
59.
Choose the correct answer :
Assertion [A] : Bahman Shah attempted to exact an annual tribute from the State of Warrangal, the Reddi Kingdoms Rajamundry and Kondaveedu.
Reason [R] : This led to frequent wars.
Assertion [A] : Bahman Shah attempted to exact an annual tribute from the State of Warrangal, the Reddi Kingdoms Rajamundry and Kondaveedu.
Reason [R] : This led to frequent wars.
Answer:
D.
[A] is correct, [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
60.
The second founder of the Maratha Kingdom was
Answer:
C.
Balaji Viswanath
61.
Arrange chronologically – conquests of Akbar
(1) Kashmir
(2) Kabul
(3) Qandhar
(4) Ahmednagar
(1) Kashmir
(2) Kabul
(3) Qandhar
(4) Ahmednagar
Answer:
B.
2 1 3 4
62.
In the Sultanate rule, the Prime Minister was known as Wazir
(i) He was primarily the head of the finance department called the Devani-i-Wazarat.
(ii) He was in a position to supervise only the income and expenditure of the department.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(i) He was primarily the head of the finance department called the Devani-i-Wazarat.
(ii) He was in a position to supervise only the income and expenditure of the department.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
C.
(i) and (ii)
63.
Choose the right matches among the following :
(1) Aryabhatta – Aryabhatiyam
(2) Varahamihira – Hast yayu veda
(3) Brahma Gupta – Brihat Samhita
(4) Vagbhatta – Ashtanga Sangrah
(1) Aryabhatta – Aryabhatiyam
(2) Varahamihira – Hast yayu veda
(3) Brahma Gupta – Brihat Samhita
(4) Vagbhatta – Ashtanga Sangrah
Answer:
A.
(1) and (4) are correct
64.
Consider the following statements on State Information Commission. Find out incorrect statement.
(i) The Commission consists of Chief Information Commissioner and not more than 5 Information Commissioner.
(ii) The State Information Commissioners are not eligible for reappointment.
(iii) The Governor can remove the State Information Commissioner.
(iv) High Court Chief Justice is one of the members of the committee which recommends State Information Commissioner.
(i) The Commission consists of Chief Information Commissioner and not more than 5 Information Commissioner.
(ii) The State Information Commissioners are not eligible for reappointment.
(iii) The Governor can remove the State Information Commissioner.
(iv) High Court Chief Justice is one of the members of the committee which recommends State Information Commissioner.
Answer:
C.
(i) and (iv) are incorrect
65.
A State Human Rights Commission inquires into violations of Human Rights related to lists enumerated in the
Answer:
C.
State list and Concurrent list
66.
Match the following:
| Article | Subject |
|---|---|
| (a) 124 C | 1. Seat of Supreme Court |
| (b) 125 | 2. Power of Parliament to make law |
| (c) 126 | 3. Salaries |
| (d) 130 | 4. Appointment of Acting Chief Justice |
Answer:
A.
2 3 4 1
67.
Arrange the following bodies in their chronological order of establishment.
Answer:
B.
First Administrative Reforms Commission, Rajamannar Committee, Sarkaria Commission, Punchhi Commission
68.
The Article which is not related to Chief Minister?
Answer:
C.
Article 165
69.
The word 'Parliament' is derived from the ____________ word 'Parle' which means to talk.
Answer:
A.
French word
70.
(i) The President of India is elected by the system of direct elections.
(ii) The President of India is the Nominal Head of the State.
Which of the above statement are true?
(ii) The President of India is the Nominal Head of the State.
Which of the above statement are true?
Answer:
B.
(ii) only
71.
Who called the Directive Principles of state policy as "a manifesto of aims and aspirations"?
Answer:
A.
K.C. Wheare
72.
Consider the following, statements on Fundamental Duties. Find out the incorrect statement
(i) Paying taxes
(ii) Safeguarding public property
(iii) Preserving the rich heritage of the country
(iv) Casting the vote in the elections
(i) Paying taxes
(ii) Safeguarding public property
(iii) Preserving the rich heritage of the country
(iv) Casting the vote in the elections
Answer:
D.
(i) and (iv) are incorrect
73.
Identify the case which did not deal with the basic structure of the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
C.
A.K. Roy vs Union of India, 1982
74.
The First Amendment incorporated ____________ Article in the Constitution of India in 1951.
Answer:
A.
Article 15(4)
75.
Consider the following statements and related to Janani Suraksha Yojana choose the correct answer.
(1) The Scheme was introduced to reduce Maternal Mortality and Infant Mortality Rate
(2) It is 100% centrally sponsored
(3) It is 100% state sponsored
(1) The Scheme was introduced to reduce Maternal Mortality and Infant Mortality Rate
(2) It is 100% centrally sponsored
(3) It is 100% state sponsored
Answer:
A.
(1) and (2)