TNPSC Group 2 2015 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 1 to 25
1.
Match the following:
| Technology | Scientific Principles |
|---|---|
| (a) Aeroplane | 1. Newton's Law |
| (b) Air Balloon | 2. Bernoulli's Principle |
| (c) Rocket | 3. Law of thermodynamics |
| (d) Steam Engine | 4. Buoyant Force |
Answer:
D.
2 4 1 3
2.
Auto ionisation of H₂O leads to the formation of
Answer:
D.
H₃O⁺ and OH⁻
3.
Arrange the following in increasing order of their pH values :
I. Human Blood
II. Stomach acid
III. Pure water
IV. Milk
I. Human Blood
II. Stomach acid
III. Pure water
IV. Milk
Answer:
C.
II, IV, III and I
4.
Which one of the following bacterium has extensive usage in Genetic Engineering work in plants?
Answer:
D.
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
5.
Match the following:
| (a) Riboflavin | 1. Vitamin B6 |
| (b) Thiamine | 2. Vitamin B2 |
| (c) Pyridoxine | 3. Vitamin B12 |
| (d) Cyanocobalamine | 4. Vitamin B1 |
Answer:
C.
2 4 1 3
6.
Which of the following is common to both Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration?
Answer:
A.
Glycolysis
7.
Name the hormone secreted by the pineal body
Answer:
A.
Melatonin
8.
Which state has introduced the scheme Aahar for the poor people?
Answer:
B.
Odissa
9.
Name the anti submarine warfare ship launched in 19th May 2015 at Kolkatta
Answer:
B.
INS - Kavaratti
10.
The 'World Congress of Information Technology' in 2018 will be held in the Indian city of
Answer:
C.
Hyderabad
11.
The Akraman-II exercise was conducted by Indian Army in the state of
Answer:
D.
Rajasthan
12.
On January 10 2015, Vikram Sarabhai Memorial award was given to
Answer:
A.
M.Y.S. Prasad
13.
The train which has been named as Yoga Express is
Answer:
C.
Haridwar Mail
14.
What is the name given to India's relief and rescue mission in Quake-hit Nepal?
Answer:
D.
Operation Maitri
15.
Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission is about
Answer:
B.
Teachers and Teaching
16.
Choose the new savings scheme introduced for girl child from the following:
Answer:
B.
Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
17.
__________ metal is found in the controversial product of Maggie Noodles.
Answer:
C.
Lead
18.
Arrange the following peaks of the Himalayas in descending order of height :
I. Everest
II. Nanda Devi
III. Dhaulagiri
IV. Nanga Parbat
I. Everest
II. Nanda Devi
III. Dhaulagiri
IV. Nanga Parbat
Answer:
B.
I, III, IV, II
19.
Match the following revolutions with the respective fields:
| Revolution | Field |
|---|---|
| (a) Silver | 1. Oil seeds |
| (b) Pink | 2. Fertilizers |
| (c) Yellow | 3. Eggs |
| (d) Grey | 4. Shrimp |
Answer:
B.
3 4 1 2
20.
Identify the original states before its bifurcation and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
A — B
(a) Haryana — i. Uttar Pradesh
(b) Jharkhand — ii. Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand — iii. Punjab
(d) Chattisgarh — iv. Bihar
A — B
(a) Haryana — i. Uttar Pradesh
(b) Jharkhand — ii. Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand — iii. Punjab
(d) Chattisgarh — iv. Bihar
Answer:
C.
iii iv i ii
21.
The Samjhauta Express runs between India and Pakistan. Identify its destination in both countries.
Answer:
A.
Atari in India to Lahore in Pakistan
22.
Who was the first well-known exponent of Algebra among Indian Mathematicians?
Answer:
C.
Aryabhatta
23.
Who was the author of the Natya Shastra?
Answer:
C.
Bharatamuni
24.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes recommends that a National Education Commission must be setup for every
Answer:
D.
Five years
25.
Who was the first recipient of Bharat Ratna Award?
Answer:
B.
Sri. Rajagopalachari