TNPSC Group 2 2012 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
The source of solar energy is
A.
fission
B.
radiation
C.
fusion
D.
conduction
Answer:
C.
fusion
2.
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A) : Insulin lowers the blood glucose concentration
Reason (R) : Lowered blood glucose concentration stimulates secretion of glucagon
Now select your answers according to the coding scheme given below:
Assertion (A) : Insulin lowers the blood glucose concentration
Reason (R) : Lowered blood glucose concentration stimulates secretion of glucagon
Now select your answers according to the coding scheme given below:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D.
(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3.
The best known example of waggle dance was exhibited by Honey bees which was first observed by
A.
Girolami and Bielert 1987
B.
Dixon 1998
C.
Eugave Marais in 1920
D.
Karl Von Frisch in 1940
Answer:
D.
Karl Von Frisch in 1940
4.
Fill in the blank :
Bacteria differ from viruses in being sensitive to ___________
Bacteria differ from viruses in being sensitive to ___________
A.
Sugars
B.
Proteins
C.
Tetracycline
D.
Fats and oils
Answer:
C.
Tetracycline
5.
Which of the following pair is correctly matched?
Choose the correct answer using code given below.
I. Bharat Nirman : Shelter and basic service needs of poor
II. Rajiv Awas Yojana : Support for shelter, redevelopment and recreation of housing stock
III. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission : Building infrastructure and basic amenities
Choose the correct answer using code given below.
I. Bharat Nirman : Shelter and basic service needs of poor
II. Rajiv Awas Yojana : Support for shelter, redevelopment and recreation of housing stock
III. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission : Building infrastructure and basic amenities
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
II and III only
D.
I and II only
Answer:
B.
II only
6.
An developing economy has the following features.
A.
Low per capita income, chronic unemployment occupational pattern
B.
Population pressure
C.
Only (A)
D.
(A) + (B)
Answer:
D.
(A) + (B)
7.
The pH of a soft drink is 3 and that of milk is 7. How many times greater is the concentration of H₃O⁺ in soft drink than in milk?
A.
4 times
B.
40 times
C.
1,000 times
D.
10,000 times
Answer:
D.
10,000 times
8.
Nicotine upon oxidation with chromic acid gives
A.
Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
B.
Pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
C.
Pyridine-4-carboxylic acid
D.
Pyridine-2, 3-dicarboxylic acid
Answer:
A.
Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
9.
Natural rubber is
A.
Polymer of ethylene
B.
Polymer of butadiene
C.
Polymer of acetylene
D.
Polymer of 2-methyl butadiene
Answer:
D.
Polymer of 2-methyl butadiene
10.
What is special about this group?
'Mahan Maharaj, Samir, Brahmachari, Shiraz, Minwalla'
'Mahan Maharaj, Samir, Brahmachari, Shiraz, Minwalla'
A.
Recepient of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, 2011
B.
Scientists involved in the research of Higgs Boson
C.
Scientists involved in space research
D.
Recepient of Bharat Ratna, 2011
Answer:
A.
Recepient of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, 2011
11.
Mr. X wants to establish a broadband wireless net connection for his employers spread over a radius of 30 kms. The wireless standard he needs to impart to them is
A.
Bluetooth connectivity
B.
Infra-red connectivity
C.
Wimax connectivity
D.
Wifi connectivity
Answer:
C.
Wimax connectivity
12.
Consider the following statements :
In the words of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Directive principles of state policy are the "Novel feature" of the Indian Constitution because,
I. These principles are in the nature of general direction or guidance to the state.
II. They embody the principles or objectives and ideals which union and state governments must bear in mind while formulating policy and making laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the words of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Directive principles of state policy are the "Novel feature" of the Indian Constitution because,
I. These principles are in the nature of general direction or guidance to the state.
II. They embody the principles or objectives and ideals which union and state governments must bear in mind while formulating policy and making laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II
Answer:
C.
Both I and II
13.
The constitution 52ⁿᵈ Amendment Act of 1985 was enacted for what purpose
Choose your answer from the following responses.
Choose your answer from the following responses.
A.
To enhance the salaries of Supreme Court and High Court judges
B.
Mizoram was elevated to a 'state' from union territory
C.
For outlawing defection
D.
Creation of National Commission for scheduled tribes
Answer:
C.
For outlawing defection
14.
The Ministry headed by Rajaji in 1937 consisted of the following ministers (Identify the correct one).
A.
T. Prakasam, V.V. Giri, A.T. Pannirselvam, T.S.S. Rajan
B.
V.V. Giri, T. Prakasam, T.T. Krishnamachari, T.S.S. Rajan
C.
T.T. Krishnamachari, T. Prakasam, A.T. Pannirselvam, S. Ramanathan
D.
T. Prakasam, V.V. Giri, T.S.S. Rajan, S. Ramanathan
Answer:
D.
T. Prakasam, V.V. Giri, T.S.S. Rajan, S. Ramanathan
15.
The congress passed the 'Quit India' Resolution on 8 August, 1942 for the following reasons :
I. Failure of the Cripps Mission
II. Japanese forces moved towards India
III. Sympathy with Japan
IV. To compel the British to accept the demand of Indians for independence
V. To support the Soviet Union.
I. Failure of the Cripps Mission
II. Japanese forces moved towards India
III. Sympathy with Japan
IV. To compel the British to accept the demand of Indians for independence
V. To support the Soviet Union.
A.
I, II, and IV are correct
B.
I, II, III and IV are correct
C.
I, II, III and V are correct
D.
I, II, IV and V are correct
Answer:
A.
I, II, and IV are correct
16.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Gulbadan Begum | 1. Padsha Namah |
| (b) Inayat Khan | 2. Akbar Namah |
| (c) Abdul Hamid Lahori | 3. Humayun Namah |
| (d) Abul Fazl | 4. Shahajahan Namah |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
3 4 1 2
C.
2 3 4 1
D.
3 1 4 2
Answer:
B.
3 4 1 2
17.
Which of the following is correct regarding steel?
A.
Iron with > 0.5% carbon
B.
Iron with < 0.25% carbon
C.
Iron with 0.25 - 2% carbon
D.
Iron with 2 - 4.5% carbon
Answer:
C.
Iron with 0.25 - 2% carbon
18.
Wimbledon 2012 men's Champion Roger Federer belongs to which country?
A.
United States of America
B.
Spain
C.
Switzerland
D.
Germany
Answer:
C.
Switzerland
19.
Match the list of provisions and articles which can be amended under Art. 368 and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
| Provisions | Article |
|---|---|
| (a) Election of President | 1. Art. 54 and 55 |
| (b) High Court for Union territories | 2. Art. 241 |
| (c) Executive powers of union and states | 3. Art. 73 and 162 |
| (d) Distribution of legislative powers between union and states | 4. Art. 245 to 255 |
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
2 1 4 3
Answer:
A.
1 2 3 4
20.
The smallest difference in radiance detected by the satellite sensor is called
A.
Spectral resolution
B.
Spatial resolution
C.
Radiometric resolution
D.
Temporal resolution
Answer:
A.
Spectral resolution
21.
Consider the following statements :
Assertion (A) : 41 percent of the moon surface is never seen from the earth.
Reason (R) : The moon rotates and revolves in the same direction as does the earth.
Assertion (A) : 41 percent of the moon surface is never seen from the earth.
Reason (R) : The moon rotates and revolves in the same direction as does the earth.
A.
Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.
Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
C.
(A) is true but (R) is false
D.
(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer:
B.
Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
22.
Fujita scale refers to
A.
the scale to assess the severity of flood
B.
the scale to assess the earthquake severity
C.
the scale to assess the relative severity and damage of tornado
D.
the scale to assess the cyclonic severity
Answer:
C.
the scale to assess the relative severity and damage of tornado
23.
Consider the following statements :
The aim of proportional representation is
I. To eradicate the defects in the ordinary system of election.
II. To ensure the representation of all the people in the legislature.
III. To enable minority representation
IV. To ensure the representation of every minority group as well as majority in proportion to their electoral strength.
Select your answers using the coding scheme given below
The aim of proportional representation is
I. To eradicate the defects in the ordinary system of election.
II. To ensure the representation of all the people in the legislature.
III. To enable minority representation
IV. To ensure the representation of every minority group as well as majority in proportion to their electoral strength.
Select your answers using the coding scheme given below
A.
I and II only
B.
I, II and III only
C.
II, III and IV only
D.
I, II, III and IV
Answer:
A.
I and II only
24.
Match List I with List II.
List I List II
(a) Shiksha 1. Metrics
(b) Kalpa 2. Grammar
(c) Vyakarna 3. Phonetics
(d) Nidhi 4. Astronomy
(e) Chandas 5. Rituals
(f) Jyotisha 6. Chronology
Select the answer from the codes given below :
List I List II
(a) Shiksha 1. Metrics
(b) Kalpa 2. Grammar
(c) Vyakarna 3. Phonetics
(d) Nidhi 4. Astronomy
(e) Chandas 5. Rituals
(f) Jyotisha 6. Chronology
Select the answer from the codes given below :
A.
1 3 2 5 4 6
B.
2 1 3 6 5 4
C.
5 3 2 1 6 4
D.
3 5 2 6 1 4
Answer:
D.
3 5 2 6 1 4
25.
Which among the following Thirthankaras completed the concept of "Panchama Dharma" by adding "Brahmacharya" as the fifth doctrine?
A.
Rishaba
B.
Arishtanemi
C.
Parsva
D.
Mahavira
Answer:
D.
Mahavira