TNPSC Group 2 2014 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
51.
Match the following:
| (a) Polydactyly | 1. Y linked trait |
| (b) Color blindness | 2. autosomal recessive trait |
| (c) PKU | 3. Sex linked recessive trait |
| (d) Hairy Pinna | 4. autosomal dominant trait |
Answer:
A.
4 3 2 1
52.
Match the List I with List II answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Occupancy tenants | 1. Extremely weak |
| (b) Tenants-at-will | 2. Permanent and hereditary |
| (c) Sub-Tenants | 3. Temporary Tenants |
| (d) Intermediaries | 4. Absentee landlords |
Answer:
A.
2 3 1 4
53.
As per the census 2011, India's Population was 1.21 billion, which is _________ percent of the world's population.
Answer:
B.
17.5%
54.
According to 2013-14 budget of India, what is the percentage of current revenue expenditure meant for payment of interest?
Answer:
B.
26 percent
55.
Which district in Tamil Nadu secures first rank in percapita Income in 2009-10?
Answer:
D.
Kanniyakumari
56.
Classify the following elements as Lanthanides and Actinides :
1. Samarium (Sm)
2. Uranium (U)
3. Plutonium (Pu)
4. Dysprosium (Dy)
1. Samarium (Sm)
2. Uranium (U)
3. Plutonium (Pu)
4. Dysprosium (Dy)
Answer:
A.
Lanthanides : Samarium, Dysprosium ; Actinides : Uranium, Plutonium
57.
Match the list of radio isotopes with its uses given below and choose the correct answer using the below given codes:
| (a) Cobalt 60 | 1. Fertilizer |
| (b) Ag191 | 2. To photograph brain tumour |
| (c) Hg197 | 3. Blood cancer |
| (d) P32 | 4. Sterilisation |
Answer:
B.
4 3 2 1
58.
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer :
Assertion (A) : Sclerenchyma cells provide mechanical support to the plants.
Reason (R) : Sclerenchyma cells have thin cell walls.
Assertion (A) : Sclerenchyma cells provide mechanical support to the plants.
Reason (R) : Sclerenchyma cells have thin cell walls.
Answer:
C.
(A) is true but (R) is false
59.
The nitrogenous bases found both in DNA and RNA
Answer:
D.
IV - Adenine, Guanine and Cytosine
60.
The DSC prize for South Asian Literature was given to
Answer:
B.
Chronicles of Corpse Bearer
61.
INDRA - is the joint Naval exercise between the following countries
Answer:
C.
India and Russia
62.
Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?
Answer:
D.
Australia
63.
Which of the following is not correctly Matched?
Dances — States
Dances — States
Answer:
C.
Yakshagana — Gujarat
64.
UN flag is designed with the leaves of which of the following tree?
Answer:
A.
Olive
65.
Telecommunication Consultant India Ltd. was set up in the year
Answer:
D.
1978
66.
The world's first intelligent 'Knife' developed can detect
Answer:
C.
Cancer
67.
The speed of the world's fastest super computer is
Answer:
C.
33.86 petaflops
68.
The satellite which was placed in orbit by PSLV-C22 on 2nd July 2013 is
Answer:
A.
IRNSS - 1A
69.
India's first centre to monitor climate change was opened recently at
Answer:
B.
Chennai
70.
Which of the following statements about Lok Pal is/are wrong?
(i) Lok pal will have the power to investigate an Administrative Act done by a Minister or Secretary
(ii) Lok Pal can inquire into a complaint of maladministration
(iii) Action taken in a matter affecting the dealing with Government of India and any foreign government
(iv) Grant of honours and awards
(i) Lok pal will have the power to investigate an Administrative Act done by a Minister or Secretary
(ii) Lok Pal can inquire into a complaint of maladministration
(iii) Action taken in a matter affecting the dealing with Government of India and any foreign government
(iv) Grant of honours and awards
Answer:
D.
(iii), (iv)
71.
Which one of the following is not related to NGO's?
Answer:
D.
Public Corporations
72.
In Indian Constitution the directive principles of state policy were incorporated in Articles from
Answer:
B.
Art. 36 to Art. 51
73.
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code.
I. IGOANPS covers only BPL population and persons above 65 years and provides Rs. 200 month
II. In India, avoidance of poverty is reached when a person has access to 2100 calories per person per day in Urban area and 2200 calories in rural areas.
I. IGOANPS covers only BPL population and persons above 65 years and provides Rs. 200 month
II. In India, avoidance of poverty is reached when a person has access to 2100 calories per person per day in Urban area and 2200 calories in rural areas.
Answer:
C.
Both I and II
74.
Which among the following Committees was responsible for the incorporation of fundamental duties in the constitution?
Answer:
C.
Swaran Singh Committee
75.
Arrange the following in descending order :
1. Teshil
2. Sub-division
3. Village
4. Pargana
1. Teshil
2. Sub-division
3. Village
4. Pargana
Answer:
A.
2, 1, 4, 3