TNPSC Group 2 2015 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
Consider the following statements and find out the correct ones :
1. A democratic government may be liberal one
2. A liberal government may be democratic
3. A liberal democratic government is collectivistic
4. A liberal democratic government is a welfare state
1. A democratic government may be liberal one
2. A liberal government may be democratic
3. A liberal democratic government is collectivistic
4. A liberal democratic government is a welfare state
A.
1, 2, 4
B.
1, 2, 3
C.
1, 3, 4
D.
2, 3, 4
Answer:
A.
1, 2, 4
2.
Which one of the following provisions can be amended by a simple majority in the parliament?
A.
Provisions relating to Executive power of the union
B.
Provisions relating to Executive power of the state
C.
Provisions relating to constitution of a High Court for Union Territory
D.
Provisions relating to composition of the legislative councils of the state
Answer:
D.
Provisions relating to composition of the legislative councils of the state
3.
The Lokpal bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in which year?
A.
1968
B.
1967
C.
1965
D.
1964
Answer:
A.
1968
4.
The Verma Committee on fundamental duties was set-up in the year
A.
1999
B.
1998
C.
1996
D.
1994
Answer:
A.
1999
5.
Which one of the following articles says, "The Vice President presides over the meetings of the council of states"?
A.
89
B.
90
C.
87
D.
88
Answer:
A.
89
6.
Zamindari system was introduced by
A.
Thomas Munroe
B.
Lord Cornwallis
C.
Venkata Subbaiah
D.
Myrdal
Answer:
B.
Lord Cornwallis
7.
Which one of the following States of India has no railway line?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Meghalaya
C.
Tripura
D.
Nagaland
Answer:
D.
Nagaland
8.
Land reforms provide
A.
Finance for improving fertility of land holding
B.
Incentives and encouragement to land owners
C.
Incentives and encouragement to the tillers
D.
Finance for starting petty shops for farmers
Answer:
C.
Incentives and encouragement to the tillers
9.
Who among the following has made the first systematic attempt of planning in India?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Mahatma Gandhiji
C.
M. Viswesvarayya
D.
P.C. Mahalnobis
Answer:
C.
M. Viswesvarayya
10.
Who was the leader of Satyagraha Committee, organised for the removal of Neel Statue in Chennai?
A.
N. Somayajulu
B.
P. Varadarajulu
C.
Padmasani Ammal
D.
Srinivasa Ayyangar
Answer:
A.
N. Somayajulu
11.
When did Nehru become the President of Indian National Congress?
A.
On 6 July 1946
B.
On 15 August 1947
C.
On 26 November 1949
D.
On 26 January 1950
Answer:
A.
On 6 July 1946
12.
From which novel was the National song of Vande Mataram taken?
A.
Bavani Mandir
B.
Sandhya
C.
Kesari
D.
Anand Math
Answer:
D.
Anand Math
13.
During the freedom struggle on which day the Indian National Congress celebrated the Poorna Swaraj?
A.
January 26, 1930
B.
January 26, 1929
C.
August 15, 1930
D.
August 15, 1929
Answer:
A.
January 26, 1930
14.
Which of the following are correct?
(i) Work = Force × Displacement
(ii) Power = Work/Time
(iii) Force = Mass × Velocity
(iv) Acceleration = Velocity/Time
(i) Work = Force × Displacement
(ii) Power = Work/Time
(iii) Force = Mass × Velocity
(iv) Acceleration = Velocity/Time
A.
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B.
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
C.
(i), (iii) and (iv)
D.
(i), (ii) and (iv)
Answer:
D.
(i), (ii) and (iv)
15.
Why the wings of an aeroplane are shaped with lower surface being flat and the upper surface being curved?
A.
To reduce vibration
B.
To make difference in pressure to lift the plane vertically
C.
To accommodate more passengers in the wing
D.
To strengthen the wheels fitted in wings
Answer:
B.
To make difference in pressure to lift the plane vertically
16.
Match the following:
| Famous Indian Scientist | Their Contribution |
|---|---|
| (a) C.V. Raman | 1. Ultra Short Radio Waves |
| (b) J.C. Bose | 2. Thermal Ionization |
| (c) M.N. Saha | 3. Quantum Statistics |
| (d) S.N. Bose | 4. Inelastic Scattering of Light |
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
3 4 1 2
D.
4 1 2 3
Answer:
D.
4 1 2 3
17.
Which one of the following is not an allotrope of carbon?
A.
Diamond
B.
Graphite
C.
Fullerene
D.
Butane
Answer:
D.
Butane
18.
Match List I with List II, select the correct answer using the codes given in the options:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) First Generation Pesticides | 1. Pheromones |
| (b) Second Generation Pesticides | 2. Juvenile Hormones |
| (c) Third Generation Pesticides | 3. Pyrethrins |
| (d) Fourth Generation Pesticides | 4. Organo phosphates |
A.
1 4 2 3
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
3 4 1 2
D.
4 2 3 1
Answer:
C.
3 4 1 2
19.
Match the following:
| (a) Castor oil | 1. Sesamum indicum |
| (b) Gingley oil | 2. Azadirachta indica |
| (c) Neem oil | 3. Arachis hypogea |
| (d) Groundnut oil | 4. Ricinus communis |
A.
1 3 4 2
B.
3 2 1 4
C.
4 1 2 3
D.
2 4 3 1
Answer:
C.
4 1 2 3
20.
Which one of the following is an example for X-linked chromosome inheritance?
A.
Colour Blindness
B.
Albinism
C.
Alkaptonuria
D.
Mangolism
Answer:
A.
Colour Blindness
21.
What is the other name for Leprosy?
A.
Botulism
B.
Tetanus
C.
Hansen's disease
D.
Rabies
Answer:
C.
Hansen's disease
22.
Name the visually challenged person who got selected in 2015 Civil Service Examination
A.
Beno Zephine
B.
Bianca Catherine
C.
Julie Laudine
D.
Janet Catherine
Answer:
A.
Beno Zephine
23.
The device which can store more data among the following is
A.
DVD
B.
CD ROM
C.
ROM
D.
CD RW
Answer:
A.
DVD
24.
EDGE stands for
A.
Extended Data for GSM Evolution
B.
Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution
C.
Enhanced Data for Global Evolution
D.
Extended Data for Global Evolution
Answer:
B.
Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution
25.
Who is the author of the book "The Past Before Us"?
A.
Shashi Tharoor
B.
Kiran Desai
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
V.P. Gupta
Answer:
C.
Romila Thapar