TNPSC Group 2 2012 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 92
1.
Which is wrongly matched?
A.
Zinc - Enzymes
B.
Iron - Hemoglobin
C.
Magnesium - Dry cell
D.
Beryllium - X-ray tubes
Answer:
C.
Magnesium - Dry cell
2.
Match the following:
| (a) Article 74 | 1. Council of Ministers |
| (b) Article 356 | 2. Amendment Procedure |
| (c) Article 370 | 3. Jammu and Kashmir |
| (d) Article 368 | 4. Emergency |
A.
1 4 3 2
B.
2 1 4 3
C.
3 2 1 4
D.
4 1 3 2
Answer:
A.
1 4 3 2
3.
Which position was held by all the following personalities?
1. Krishan Kant
2. Gopal Swarup Pathak
3. Bairon Singh Shekhawat
Choose the correct answer
1. Krishan Kant
2. Gopal Swarup Pathak
3. Bairon Singh Shekhawat
Choose the correct answer
A.
Deputy Prime Minister
B.
Chairman of UPSC
C.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D.
Chief Justice of India
Answer:
C.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
4.
Which one of the following statement is correct?
A.
A person can enroll as a voter in more than one constituency
B.
A person can enroll as a voter in more than one part of constituency
C.
Only fine is imposed for giving false particulars in voter's registration
D.
Both fine and imprisonment can be imposed for giving false particulars in voter's registration
Answer:
D.
Both fine and imprisonment can be imposed for giving false particulars in voter's registration
5.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) New India | 1. Lala Lajpat Rai |
| (b) The People's Friend | 2. Bipin Chandra Pal |
| (c) Bante Mataram | 3. Dadabhai Naoroji |
| (d) Rast Goftar | 4. A.O. Hume |
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
2 1 3 4
Answer:
A.
2 4 1 3
6.
Under the leadership of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, popularly known as 'The Frontier Gandhi' the Pathans organised the society of Khudai Khidmutgar (or servants of god), known popularly as ___________
A.
White shirts
B.
Red army
C.
Red shirts
D.
White army
Answer:
C.
Red shirts
7.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| Poets | Works |
| (a) Kalidasa | 1. Ashtanga Sangrata |
| (b) Vishnu Sarma | 2. Surya Siddhanta |
| (c) Aryabhatta | 3. Panchatantra |
| (d) Vaghbhatta | 4. Sakuntalam |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
3 4 1 2
C.
1 2 3 4
D.
2 1 4 3
Answer:
A.
4 3 2 1
8.
In which Edict did Ashoka declare his faith in Buddha, Dharma and Sanga?
A.
Maski Minor Rock Edict
B.
Rumminedi Minor Pillar Edict
C.
Sarnath Pillar Edict
D.
Bhabra Minor Rock Edict
Answer:
D.
Bhabra Minor Rock Edict
9.
Why Lord Canning was called as Clemency Canning?
A.
He loved Indians and gave them high posts
B.
He issued general pardon to the mutineers
C.
He reduced land tax
D.
He was appointed as the First Viceroy under British Crown
Answer:
B.
He issued general pardon to the mutineers
10.
In the digestion of carbohydrates, the following sugars are converted to their simpler forms
I. Starch -> Maltose + Isomaltose
II. Maltose -> Glucose
III. Lactose -> Maltose
IV. Sucrose -> Glucose + Fructose
Which one is/are correct?
I. Starch -> Maltose + Isomaltose
II. Maltose -> Glucose
III. Lactose -> Maltose
IV. Sucrose -> Glucose + Fructose
Which one is/are correct?
A.
I alone
B.
II and III
C.
II, III and IV
D.
I, II and IV
Answer:
D.
I, II and IV
11.
Match List I with List II and select your answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Smallest flower | 1. Dischidia rafflesia |
| (b) Biggest flower | 2. Canna |
| (c) Irregular flower | 3. Phyllanthus |
| (d) Monochlamydous flower | 4. Wolfia |
A.
2 1 3 4
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
3 4 1 2
D.
4 1 2 3
Answer:
D.
4 1 2 3
12.
A is the assertion and R is the reason. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the code given below :
A : We are able to hear the sound behind the walls or obstacles
R : When the wavelength of a wave is comparable or less than that of an obstacle, diffraction happens.
A : We are able to hear the sound behind the walls or obstacles
R : When the wavelength of a wave is comparable or less than that of an obstacle, diffraction happens.
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:
A.
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
13.
Consider the given Fig. of ocean currents around North America. Match List I with List II and select the correct using the code given below lists.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| Current Number | Current Name |
| (a) I | 1. Alaska |
| (b) II | 2. Gulf stream |
| (c) III | 3. California |
| (d) IV | 4. Labrador |
A.
3 4 2 1
B.
2 1 3 4
C.
4 2 3 1
D.
1 3 4 2
Answer:
D.
1 3 4 2
14.
Match the following Neolithic centres of paintings with their districts.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
| (a) The Son Valley | 1. Raigarh |
| (b) Manikpur | 2. Mirzapur |
| (c) Singanpur | 3. Central Province |
| (d) Hoshangabad | 4. Uttar Pradesh |
Select the answer from the codes given below:
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
3 4 1 2
D.
4 3 2 1
Answer:
A.
2 4 1 3
15.
The title 'Sardar' was given to Vallabhbhai Patel during the
A.
Salt Satyagraha
B.
Bardoli Satyagraha
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Cabinet Mission arrival
Answer:
B.
Bardoli Satyagraha
16.
Who had sing songs on Nammalwar as God instead of Thirumal?
A.
Mathurakavi Alwar
B.
Thontaratippodi Alwar
C.
Poikaialwar
D.
Thiruppanazhwar
Answer:
A.
Mathurakavi Alwar
17.
Match the following:
| Quotations | Authors |
|---|---|
| (a) Mathar thammai Izhivu ceyyum Matamaiyai Koluthuvom | 1. Kavimani Thecika Vinayakam Pillai |
| (b) Kalvi yillatha penkal Kalarnilam | 2. Bharathiar |
| (c) Mankaiyarai Pirappatharku - Nalla Mathavam Ceithita Vendum | 3. Namakkal Kavinjar |
| (d) Tamilar enru Sollata - Thalai nimirnthu Nillata | 4. Bharathidhasan |
A.
4 1 3 2
B.
1 3 2 4
C.
2 4 1 3
D.
3 2 4 1
Answer:
C.
2 4 1 3
18.
Match List I with List II.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| Thermal power projects | States |
| (a) Dhurvan | 1. Gujarat |
| (b) Korba | 2. Orissa |
| (c) Obra | 3. Uttar Pradesh |
| (d) Talcher | 4. Madhya Pradesh |
A.
1 3 2 4
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
1 4 3 2
D.
1 3 4 2
Answer:
C.
1 4 3 2
19.
Match the following:
| Writs | Feature |
|---|---|
| (a) Habeas Corpus | 1. not available against administrative authorities |
| (b) Prohibition | 2. cannot be applied against ministerial office |
| (c) Certriorarii | 3. may be applied by a stranger or a social worker who need not be an affected person |
| (d) Quo-warranto | 4. not available against legislative bodies and private individuals |
A.
3 1 4 2
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
2 3 4 1
D.
3 4 2 1
Answer:
A.
3 1 4 2
20.
Match the following is correct answer.
| (a) Manikodi | 1. G. Subramani Iyyar |
| (b) Eluthu | 2. Thiru. Vi. Ka. |
| (c) Sudesamitiran | 3. P.S. Ramaiaha |
| (d) Nava Sakthi | 4. C. Su. Cellappa |
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
4 1 2 3
C.
2 3 4 1
D.
3 4 1 2
Answer:
D.
3 4 1 2
21.
Find the odd man out :
A.
Thiruthonda Thokai
B.
Thiruthondar Thiruvanthathi
C.
Thiruthondar Puranam
D.
Thiruvilaiyatal Puranam
Answer:
D.
Thiruvilaiyatal Puranam
22.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Direct Action Day | 1. 20 February, 1947 |
| (b) Interim Government | 2. 3 June, 1947 |
| (c) Mountbatten Plan | 3. 16 August, 1946 |
| (d) Attlee's statement | 4. 2 September, 1946 |
A.
3 4 2 1
B.
3 1 2 4
C.
3 4 1 2
D.
4 3 2 1
Answer:
C.
3 4 1 2
23.
Which one of the following fundamental rights is applicable only to citizens and not to foreigners?
A.
Equality before law
B.
Right to elementary education
C.
Freedom to manage religious affairs
D.
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
Answer:
D.
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
24.
Which of the following provisions came into force even before the commencement of the Constitution of India?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Citizenship
C.
Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
Amendments to the Constitution
Answer:
B.
Citizenship
25.
Match the following List I and List II and select the correct answer.
Find the choice of correct combination.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Cyano bacteria | 1. Rhodospirillum |
| (b) Ammonifying bacteria | 2. Thiobacillus |
| (c) Photosynthetic bacteria | 3. Bacillus |
| (d) Denitrifying bacteria | 4. Nostoc |
Find the choice of correct combination.
A.
1 2 4 3
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
4 3 1 2
Answer:
D.
4 3 1 2
26.
Consider the following pairs :
I. Willy-Willies - Australia
II. Typhoons - China
III. Hurricane - Japan
Which of the pair given above is/are correct?
I. Willy-Willies - Australia
II. Typhoons - China
III. Hurricane - Japan
Which of the pair given above is/are correct?
A.
I only
B.
I and II
C.
II and III
D.
II only
Answer:
B.
I and II
27.
Match the Geological Era with their periods.
| (a) Precambrian | 1. Jurassic |
| (b) Cenozoic | 2. Archaen |
| (c) Mesozoic | 3. Silurian |
| (d) Palaeozoic | 4. Eocene |
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 2 4 1
C.
4 1 3 2
D.
1 3 2 4
Answer:
A.
2 4 1 3
28.
Match the following:
| (a) Doctor wind | 1. Switzerland |
| (b) Cherry blossom | 2. Sahara of Africa |
| (c) Blood rain | 3. South Italy |
| (d) Foehn | 4. Karnataka (India) |
A.
1 3 2 4
B.
2 4 3 1
C.
3 2 4 1
D.
4 1 3 2
Answer:
B.
2 4 3 1
29.
Arrange the following divisions of the Vijaynagar Empire in descending order.
I. Rajyams
II. Kurrams
III. Valanadus
IV. Nadus
I. Rajyams
II. Kurrams
III. Valanadus
IV. Nadus
A.
I, III, IV, II
B.
I, II, IV, III
C.
II, III, IV, I
D.
I, III, II, IV
Answer:
A.
I, III, IV, II
30.
Point out the wrong statement in the following :
Statements :
Statements :
A.
Samudra Gupta defeated 12 kingdoms in the South
B.
Fahien's travel account deals with the conditions of the Gupta Empire
C.
Skanda Gupta was defeated by the Huns
D.
Kumara Gupta issued silver coins in Western India
Answer:
C.
Skanda Gupta was defeated by the Huns
31.
The state of matter in their increasing order of entropy is
A.
Solids, Liquids, Gases, BECs
B.
Liquids, Gases, BECs, Solids
C.
Gases, Liquids, Solids, BECs
D.
BECs, Solids, Liquids, Gases
Answer:
D.
BECs, Solids, Liquids, Gases
32.
Black Sea is named so because
A.
it is black in colour
B.
of its rich concentration of micro algae
C.
its, water converts everything into black
D.
both (A) and (C)
Answer:
B.
of its rich concentration of micro algae
33.
Match the following:
| (a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad | 1. Desh |
| (b) Mahatma Gandhi | 2. The Peoples' friend |
| (c) Allan Octavian Hume | 3. The Harijan |
| (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad | 4. Al Hilal |
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
4 3 2 1
C.
2 4 1 3
D.
3 1 2 4
Answer:
B.
4 3 2 1
34.
Which one of the following is a polar orbiting satellite?
A.
INSAT
B.
GSAT
C.
METSAT
D.
Resource sat
Answer:
D.
Resource sat
35.
Thermal power stations are located in :
A.
Tuticorin, Ramagundam, Rajghat
B.
Narora, Kaiga, Palghat
C.
Caddalore, Kota, Tarapur
D.
Salem, Pune, Narora
Answer:
A.
Tuticorin, Ramagundam, Rajghat
36.
Match the following:
| (a) Manchester of South India | 1. Sivakasi |
| (b) Little Japan | 2. Chennai |
| (c) Textile Capital of TamilNadu | 3. Karur |
| (d) Detroit of South Asia | 4. Coimbatore |
A.
3 1 4 2
B.
3 1 2 4
C.
1 3 4 2
D.
2 1 3 4
Answer:
A.
3 1 4 2
37.
Deflation refers to a condition of ___________ prices.
A.
falling
B.
rising
C.
constant
D.
moderate
Answer:
A.
falling
38.
Identify the odd one from the group of materials given below :
Glass, ebonite, copper, rubber
Glass, ebonite, copper, rubber
A.
ebonite
B.
copper
C.
glass
D.
rubber
Answer:
B.
copper
39.
Which of the following statements about 'sound' is TRUE?
I. It consists of longitudinal and transverse pressure waves
II. It travels through vacuum
III. Beats are produced due to interference of sound waves
IV. Intensity of sound is measured in Hertz
I. It consists of longitudinal and transverse pressure waves
II. It travels through vacuum
III. Beats are produced due to interference of sound waves
IV. Intensity of sound is measured in Hertz
A.
I and II
B.
II only
C.
III only
D.
III and IV
Answer:
C.
III only
40.
Which of the following compilation of Nalayira Divya Prabandam (4000 sacred Hymns) is correctly matched?
A.
First thousand Hymns - Iyarpa
B.
Second thousand Hymns - Periya Thirumozhi
C.
Third thousand Hymns - Thiruvaimozhi
D.
Fourth thousand Hymns - Thirumozhi
Answer:
B.
Second thousand Hymns - Periya Thirumozhi
41.
Purath Thooimai Neeraan Amaiyum; Agath Thooimai....
A.
Thavaththaan Varum
B.
Vaaymaiyan Kaanappadum
C.
Thoontak Kedum
D.
Oliyodu Ozhugappadum
Answer:
B.
Vaaymaiyan Kaanappadum
42.
Which of the following is called as 'Thodar Nilaicheyyul'?
A.
Neethi Ilakkiyam
B.
Ettuthokai Noolkal
C.
Epic Literature
D.
Pillaithamizh Ilakkiyam
Answer:
C.
Epic Literature