TNPSC Group 2 2014 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
1.
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 |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
2 3 4 1
D.
3 1 2 4
Answer:
A.
4 3 2 1
2.
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 |
A.
2 3 1 4
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
3 4 2 1
Answer:
A.
2 3 1 4
3.
As per the census 2011, India's Population was 1.21 billion, which is _________ percent of the world's population.
A.
18.5%
B.
17.5%
C.
16.5%
D.
15.5%
Answer:
B.
17.5%
4.
According to 2013-14 budget of India, what is the percentage of current revenue expenditure meant for payment of interest?
A.
16 percent
B.
26 percent
C.
28 percent
D.
32 percent
Answer:
B.
26 percent
5.
Which district in Tamil Nadu secures first rank in percapita Income in 2009-10?
A.
Chennai
B.
Tiruvallore
C.
Coimbatore
D.
Kanniyakumari
Answer:
D.
Kanniyakumari
6.
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)
A.
Lanthanides : Samarium, Dysprosium ; Actinides : Uranium, Plutonium
B.
Lanthanides : Samarium, Uranium ; Actinides : Plutonium, Dysprosium
C.
Lanthanides : Dysprosium, Plutonium ; Actinides : Uranium, Samarium
D.
Lanthanides : Samarium, Plutonium ; Actinides : Uranium, Dysprosium
Answer:
A.
Lanthanides : Samarium, Dysprosium ; Actinides : Uranium, Plutonium
7.
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 |
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
4 3 2 1
C.
1 2 3 4
D.
1 3 2 4
Answer:
B.
4 3 2 1
8.
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.
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:
C.
(A) is true but (R) is false
9.
The nitrogenous bases found both in DNA and RNA
A.
I - Adenine and Uracil
B.
II - Thymine and Guanine
C.
III - Uracil and Thymine
D.
IV - Adenine, Guanine and Cytosine
Answer:
D.
IV - Adenine, Guanine and Cytosine
10.
The DSC prize for South Asian Literature was given to
A.
Songs of Blood and Sword
B.
Chronicles of Corpse Bearer
C.
Nine Lives
D.
You can sell
Answer:
B.
Chronicles of Corpse Bearer
11.
INDRA - is the joint Naval exercise between the following countries
A.
India and America
B.
India and Japan
C.
India and Russia
D.
India and Australia
Answer:
C.
India and Russia
12.
Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Russian Federation
D.
Australia
Answer:
D.
Australia
13.
Which of the following is not correctly Matched?
Dances — States
Dances — States
A.
Bhangra — Punjab
B.
Kuchipudi — Andhra Pradesh
C.
Yakshagana — Gujarat
D.
Odissi — Odisha
Answer:
C.
Yakshagana — Gujarat
14.
UN flag is designed with the leaves of which of the following tree?
A.
Olive
B.
Willo
C.
Apple
D.
Pine
Answer:
A.
Olive
15.
Telecommunication Consultant India Ltd. was set up in the year
A.
1975
B.
1976
C.
1977
D.
1978
Answer:
D.
1978
16.
The world's first intelligent 'Knife' developed can detect
A.
Genetic disorders
B.
Congenital diseases
C.
Cancer
D.
None of the above
Answer:
C.
Cancer
17.
The speed of the world's fastest super computer is
A.
33.88 petaflops
B.
33.87 petaflops
C.
33.86 petaflops
D.
33.83 petaflops
Answer:
C.
33.86 petaflops
18.
The satellite which was placed in orbit by PSLV-C22 on 2nd July 2013 is
A.
IRNSS - 1A
B.
IRNSS - 1B
C.
IRNSS - 1S
D.
IRNSS - 2A
Answer:
A.
IRNSS - 1A
19.
India's first centre to monitor climate change was opened recently at
A.
New Delhi
B.
Chennai
C.
Jaipur
D.
Bengaluru
Answer:
B.
Chennai
20.
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
A.
(i), (iv)
B.
(ii), (iii)
C.
(i), (ii)
D.
(iii), (iv)
Answer:
D.
(iii), (iv)
21.
Which one of the following is not related to NGO's?
A.
Civil Society Organizations
B.
Citizen Associations
C.
Non-State actors
D.
Public Corporations
Answer:
D.
Public Corporations
22.
In Indian Constitution the directive principles of state policy were incorporated in Articles from
A.
Art. 40 to Art. 51
B.
Art. 36 to Art. 51
C.
Art. 39 to Art. 51
D.
Art. 25 to Art. 51
Answer:
B.
Art. 36 to Art. 51
23.
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.
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II
Answer:
C.
Both I and II
24.
Which among the following Committees was responsible for the incorporation of fundamental duties in the constitution?
A.
Wanchoo Committee
B.
Sachar Committee
C.
Swaran Singh Committee
D.
Bhagawati Committee
Answer:
C.
Swaran Singh Committee
25.
Arrange the following in descending order :
1. Teshil
2. Sub-division
3. Village
4. Pargana
1. Teshil
2. Sub-division
3. Village
4. Pargana
A.
2, 1, 4, 3
B.
3, 4, 2, 1
C.
2, 1, 3, 4
D.
1, 2, 4, 3
Answer:
A.
2, 1, 4, 3