TNPSC Group 1 2025 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
26.
Assertion [A]: The zonal councils owe their origin to the constitution.
Reason [R]: The zonal councils are the logical outcome of the reorganisation of states on a linguistic basis.
Reason [R]: The zonal councils are the logical outcome of the reorganisation of states on a linguistic basis.
Answer:
D.
[A] is wrong; [R] is correct
27.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act was enacted in the year
Answer:
A.
2013
28.
Arrange the following events in chronological order.
1. Golaknath v/s State of Punjab
2. Keshvananda Bharati v/s State of Kerala
3. Minerva Mills Ltd. v/s State of India
4. А.K. Gopalan v/s State of Madras
1. Golaknath v/s State of Punjab
2. Keshvananda Bharati v/s State of Kerala
3. Minerva Mills Ltd. v/s State of India
4. А.K. Gopalan v/s State of Madras
Answer:
C.
4, 1, 2, 3
29.
Match correctly with the Suitable Act.
| (a) Preventive Detention Act (PDA) in India | 1. 1971 |
| (b) The National Emergencies Act was signed into law by President Gerald Ford on | 2. 1974 |
| (c) The Indo-Pakistan war | 3. 1950 |
| (d) Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act | 4. 1976 |
Answer:
C.
3 4 1 2
30.
Consider the following Statements, Choose the correct answer:
(i) January 30th is the Death anniversary of Annal Gandhi Adigal
(ii) January 23rd is the Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
(iii) April 14th is the Birth Anniversary of Annal Ambedkar
(iv) October 13th is the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel
(i) January 30th is the Death anniversary of Annal Gandhi Adigal
(ii) January 23rd is the Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
(iii) April 14th is the Birth Anniversary of Annal Ambedkar
(iv) October 13th is the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Answer:
D.
(i), (ii), (iii) only correct
31.
Consider the Assertion [A] and Reason [R] and choose the correct answer.
Assertion [A] : A remarkable difference between China and India was observed regarding mass politics around air pollution control.
Reason [R] : China employing the approach of Historical Institutionalism to control air pollution.
Assertion [A] : A remarkable difference between China and India was observed regarding mass politics around air pollution control.
Reason [R] : China employing the approach of Historical Institutionalism to control air pollution.
Answer:
A.
Both [A] and [R] are correct statement; [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
32.
Which of the following are the objectives of Tamilnadu safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2020?
(i) To establish guidelines for the evaluation of AI systems before its rolled out for public use
(ii) To provide restricted access to open data, data models and computing resources
(iii) To promote investments in AIR & D in Tamilnadu
(i) To establish guidelines for the evaluation of AI systems before its rolled out for public use
(ii) To provide restricted access to open data, data models and computing resources
(iii) To promote investments in AIR & D in Tamilnadu
Answer:
B.
(i) and (iii) only
33.
Which is/are the objective/s of a Right to Information Act 2005?
(i) RTI is empower to citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of Govt.
(ii) The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of Govt.
(iii) This Act provides right to access information from public authorities, which is guaranteed Art. 13 of constitution.
(i) RTI is empower to citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of Govt.
(ii) The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of Govt.
(iii) This Act provides right to access information from public authorities, which is guaranteed Art. 13 of constitution.
Answer:
C.
(i) and (ii) only
34.
Which among the following was the first state in India to constitute an institution of Lok Ayukta?
Answer:
C.
Maharashtra
35.
Which of the following statements are true about Election Commission of India?
(i) Conduct elections to parliament, State Legislatures and to the
office of President and the Vice-President
(ii) India's First Woman Chief Election Commissioner
Ms. V.S. Ramadevi
(iii) India's first Chief Election Commissioner Mr. S.P. Sen Varma
(i) Conduct elections to parliament, State Legislatures and to the
office of President and the Vice-President
(ii) India's First Woman Chief Election Commissioner
Ms. V.S. Ramadevi
(iii) India's first Chief Election Commissioner Mr. S.P. Sen Varma
Answer:
C.
(i) and (ii) only
36.
Match:
| (a) Article 257(A) | 1. Grants-in-aid |
| (b) Article 131 | 2. Judicial proceedings |
| (c) Article 245(1) | 3. Supreme Court |
| (d) Article 275 | 4. State Jurisdiction |
| 5. 42nd Amendment Act |
Answer:
A.
5 3 4 1
37.
Choose the correct matches from the following.
(i) Fourth Finance Commission - A.K. Chanda
(ii) Tenth Finance Commission - Shri K.C. Pant
(iii) Sixth Finance Commission - Dr. Rajamannar
(iv) Ninth Finance Commission - Shri N.K.P. Salve
(i) Fourth Finance Commission - A.K. Chanda
(ii) Tenth Finance Commission - Shri K.C. Pant
(iii) Sixth Finance Commission - Dr. Rajamannar
(iv) Ninth Finance Commission - Shri N.K.P. Salve
Answer:
B.
(ii) and (iv) are correct
38.
The Financial Position of the Panchayat is reveiwed under
Answer:
A.
Article 243-I
39.
Which of the following statements are true about the qualifications
for membership of the state legislature?
(i) 25 years of age in the case of Legislative Assembly
(ii) 30 years of age in the case of Legislative Council
(iii) Possesses such other qualifications as may not be prescribed by
law passed by parliament
for membership of the state legislature?
(i) 25 years of age in the case of Legislative Assembly
(ii) 30 years of age in the case of Legislative Council
(iii) Possesses such other qualifications as may not be prescribed by
law passed by parliament
Answer:
B.
(i) and (ii) only
40.
The Madras Legislative Council was formed by the
Answer:
C.
Indian Councils Act of 1861
41.
Arrange the following stages in the enactment of Budget in Ascending order
1. Voting on Demand for grants
2. Passing of Finance bill
3. Passing of Appropriation bill
4. Scrutiny by departmental committees
1. Voting on Demand for grants
2. Passing of Finance bill
3. Passing of Appropriation bill
4. Scrutiny by departmental committees
Answer:
C.
4, 1, 3, 2
42.
Consider the following statements about the Electoral College of Presidential Election, which among the following statements is correct?
Answer:
C.
The Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members the State Legislature and Union Territories
43.
Assertion [A]: Article 51-A does not expressly cast any fundamental duty on the state.
Reason [R]: The duty of every citizen of India is the collective duty of the state.
Reason [R]: The duty of every citizen of India is the collective duty of the state.
Answer:
B.
Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
44.
Which of the following articles on Fundamental Rights is incorrectly paired?
1. Article 12 - Definition of State
2. Article 21 - Right to Education
3. Article 34 - Power of the Parliament to modify the rights
4. Article 35 - Legislation to give effect to the provisions of the fundamental rights
1. Article 12 - Definition of State
2. Article 21 - Right to Education
3. Article 34 - Power of the Parliament to modify the rights
4. Article 35 - Legislation to give effect to the provisions of the fundamental rights
Answer:
C.
2 and 3 only
45.
The word "union” is the "Union of States" in our Constitution was inspired by the
Answer:
A.
Canadian Constitution
46.
Choose the right matches:
1. Power of High Courts to issue certain writs - Article 226
2. Transfer of certain cases to High Court - Article 178
3. Establishment of a common High Court for two (or) more states - Article 231
4. Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union Territories - Article 320
1. Power of High Courts to issue certain writs - Article 226
2. Transfer of certain cases to High Court - Article 178
3. Establishment of a common High Court for two (or) more states - Article 231
4. Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union Territories - Article 320
Answer:
C.
1 and 3 only
47.
Consider the following statements, and choose the correct answer :
(i) The American Constitution was the first to begin with a preamble.
(ii) "Preamble" to the Indian Constitution, resembles "Independence of the United States" observes N.A. Palkhivala.
(iii) Justice M. Hidayatullah, called the preamble, as the Identity Card of the Constitution.
(iv) A Republic Includes all public offices being opened to every citizen without any discrimination.
(i) The American Constitution was the first to begin with a preamble.
(ii) "Preamble" to the Indian Constitution, resembles "Independence of the United States" observes N.A. Palkhivala.
(iii) Justice M. Hidayatullah, called the preamble, as the Identity Card of the Constitution.
(iv) A Republic Includes all public offices being opened to every citizen without any discrimination.
Answer:
B.
(i) and (iv) only correct
48.
State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) was established by Tamil Nadu Government for the development of
(i) Large Scale Industries
(ii) Medium Scale Industries
(iii) Small Scale Industries
(i) Large Scale Industries
(ii) Medium Scale Industries
(iii) Small Scale Industries
Answer:
A.
(i) and (ii) only
49.
The Scheme "Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan" focuses on
(i) To improve the socio-economic condition of tribal communities
(ii) To empower tribal women and promote gender equality
(iii) To provide high quality education for the tribal children
(i) To improve the socio-economic condition of tribal communities
(ii) To empower tribal women and promote gender equality
(iii) To provide high quality education for the tribal children
Answer:
A.
(i) only
50.
From the following in the year 1962 in the wake of Chinese invasion which Act was passed?
(i) Anti-Secession Act
(ii) Anti-Immigration Act
(iii) Anti-Trafficking Act
(i) Anti-Secession Act
(ii) Anti-Immigration Act
(iii) Anti-Trafficking Act
Answer:
A.
(i) only