TNPSC Group 2 2016 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
Which Indian dynasty imposed a tax called "Patdam" on remarriage of widows?
A.
The Mughals
B.
The Peshwas
C.
The Sambhuvarayas
D.
The Nayaks of Tanjore
Answer:
B.
The Peshwas
2.
Identify the Indian Political Leader who uttered the following opinion:
"Indians do not deserve freedom from British rule unless they themselves get rit off the evils of untouchability"?
"Indians do not deserve freedom from British rule unless they themselves get rit off the evils of untouchability"?
A.
Bala Gangadhara Tilak
B.
Gopala Krishna Gokhale
C.
Mohandas Gandhi
D.
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar
Answer:
C.
Mohandas Gandhi
3.
Consider the following statements with reference to the Indo Soviet Treaty in 1971. Which of the statements given below is /are correct:
I. This treaty was signed for 20 years
II. This treaty was concluded on August 9, 1971 by Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko and India's Minister of External Affairs Sardar Swaran Singh
III. A former congress President K.Kamaraj said, "It would not only consolidate the friendship between the two countries but also help the cause of peace in Asia and the world"
I. This treaty was signed for 20 years
II. This treaty was concluded on August 9, 1971 by Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko and India's Minister of External Affairs Sardar Swaran Singh
III. A former congress President K.Kamaraj said, "It would not only consolidate the friendship between the two countries but also help the cause of peace in Asia and the world"
A.
I only
B.
I and II only
C.
II only
D.
I, II and III only
Answer:
D.
I, II and III only
4.
Arrange the following in ascending order of their formation :
I. Planning Commission
II. Zonal Councils
III. National Integration Council
IV. National Development council
I. Planning Commission
II. Zonal Councils
III. National Integration Council
IV. National Development council
A.
I-II-III-IV
B.
I-IV-III-II
C.
I-IV-II-III
D.
I-III-IV-II
Answer:
C.
I-IV-II-III
5.
Arrange the following committees in chronological order
1. Gorwala Committee
2. Ayyangar Committee
3. Appleby Report
4. Administrative Reforms Commission
1. Gorwala Committee
2. Ayyangar Committee
3. Appleby Report
4. Administrative Reforms Commission
A.
1-3-2-4
B.
2-3-1-4
C.
2-1-3-4
D.
3-1-2-4
Answer:
C.
2-1-3-4
6.
When did the Constituent Assembly for undivided India meet for the first time?
A.
9th November, 1946
B.
9th December, 1946
C.
9th October, 1946
D.
9th September, 1946
Answer:
B.
9th December, 1946
7.
When was the state of Nagaland formed?
A.
1961
B.
1963
C.
1965
D.
1967
Answer:
B.
1963
8.
Which of the following schedule was inserted by the 74th Amendment Act?
A.
12th Schedule
B.
11th Schedule
C.
13th Schedule
D.
10th Schedule
Answer:
A.
12th Schedule
9.
Which of the following Chief Justice of Supreme Court served as acting President of India?
A.
Justice Subha Rao
B.
Justice M. Hidayatullah
C.
Justice Y.V. Chandrachud
D.
Justice P.N. Bhagwati
Answer:
B.
Justice M. Hidayatullah
10.
In 1868, the National Income estimate Committee of India was headed by
A.
V. K. R.V. Rao
B.
Shah & Khambatt
C.
Dadabhoy Naoroji
D.
W.C. Peterson
Answer:
C.
Dadabhoy Naoroji
11.
Bharat Nirman was started to unlock the development potential of
A.
Indian Bond Market
B.
Public Sector undertakings
C.
Urban India
D.
Rural India
Answer:
D.
Rural India
12.
When did the unique identification authority of India generate the st Aadhar card?
A.
29th Aug. 2009
B.
26th Sep. 2011
C.
29th Sep. 2010
D.
25th Oct. 2010
Answer:
C.
29th Sep. 2010
13.
Match the following and choose the correct one:
| (a) Integrated Child Development Services | 1. 2002 |
| (b) National Rural Health Mission | 2. 1975 |
| (c) National Health Policy | 3. 1986 |
| (d) National Policy on education | 4. 2005 |
A.
3 1 4 2
B.
2 4 1 3
C.
3 2 4 1
D.
1 3 2 4
Answer:
B.
2 4 1 3
14.
Who was the President of All India State People Conference during 1946-1947?
A.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel
B.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
V.P. Menon
Answer:
B.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
15.
Which among the following is not related to the Aligarh Movement?
I. Providing modern education to Indian Muslims
II. Reform of Muslim society
III. Bringing Indian Muslims close to Modernism
IV. Awakening of Nationalism among Indian Muslims
I. Providing modern education to Indian Muslims
II. Reform of Muslim society
III. Bringing Indian Muslims close to Modernism
IV. Awakening of Nationalism among Indian Muslims
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Answer:
D.
IV
16.
Who among the following stayed away without taking part in 1857 Revolt?
1. Sindhia
2. Holkar
3. Gaekwar
4. Nizam
1. Sindhia
2. Holkar
3. Gaekwar
4. Nizam
A.
1, 2 and 4 only
B.
1, 2, 3 and 4
C.
2, 3 and 4 only
D.
1 and 4 only
Answer:
B.
1, 2, 3 and 4
17.
Who presided over the Karachi Session of Indian National Congress in 1931?
A.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B.
Gandhi
C.
Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
Annie Besant
Answer:
A.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
18.
Match List 1 with List 2 and answer through the codes given below:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| (a) Infrared spectrometer | 1. Measures the purity of sugar |
| (b) Polarimeter | 2. Test aeroplane surfaces under stress |
| (c) Barometer | 3. Study of molecular structure |
| (d) Strain gauge | 4. Measure atmospheric pressure |
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
3 1 4 2
D.
4 3 1 2
Answer:
C.
3 1 4 2
19.
Identify the particle physicist through the clues given below
1. He won the Nobel Prize in physics for the year 2013 along with Francois Englert
2. He won the Royal Society's Copley medal on 20, July 2015
1. He won the Nobel Prize in physics for the year 2013 along with Francois Englert
2. He won the Royal Society's Copley medal on 20, July 2015
A.
Franck Wikzek
B.
Peter. W. Higgs
C.
Stephen Hawkings
D.
Joseph Taylor
Answer:
B.
Peter. W. Higgs
20.
Find out the values of a, b, c and d in the following equation
IO₃⁻ + aI⁻ + bH⁺ → cH₂O + dI₂
IO₃⁻ + aI⁻ + bH⁺ → cH₂O + dI₂
A.
a=3, b=2, c=1, d=1
B.
a=5, b=6, c=3, d=3
C.
a=5, b=6, c=3, d=6
D.
a=10, b=12, c=6, d=6
Answer:
B.
a=5, b=6, c=3, d=3
21.
Find the pH of a buffer solution containing 0.20 mole per litre sodium acetate and 0.15 mole per litre acetic acid given that dissociation constant of acetic acid is 1.8 x 10⁻⁵
A.
5.8697
B.
5.1303
C.
4.1303
D.
4.8697
Answer:
D.
4.8697
22.
Find the incorrect statement(s) from the following
(i) 2, 4, 5 trichlorophenoxy acetic acid is a herbicide
(ii) Thallium compounds are fumigants
(iii) Organo phosphorus insectides inhibit cholinesterase
(iv) Organo chlorine insectides are stomach poisons
(i) 2, 4, 5 trichlorophenoxy acetic acid is a herbicide
(ii) Thallium compounds are fumigants
(iii) Organo phosphorus insectides inhibit cholinesterase
(iv) Organo chlorine insectides are stomach poisons
A.
(i) and (iii) only
B.
(ii) and (iii) only
C.
(ii) and (iv) only
D.
(iii) and (iv) only
Answer:
C.
(ii) and (iv) only
23.
Turpentine is obtained from
A.
Pinus roxburghii
B.
Welwitschia mirabilis
C.
Ginkgo biloba
D.
Cycas revoluta
Answer:
A.
Pinus roxburghii
24.
In human, Prothrombin required for blood clotting is synthesized in the
A.
Spleen
B.
Stomach
C.
Liver
D.
Thymus
Answer:
C.
Liver
25.
Match List I with List II and select the correct option given below :
List I List II
(a) Simmond's disease (i) Thyroid gland
(b) Diabetes mellitus (ii) Adrenal gland
(c) Cushing's disease (iii) Pituitary gland
(d) Myxoedema (iv) Pancreas
List I List II
(a) Simmond's disease (i) Thyroid gland
(b) Diabetes mellitus (ii) Adrenal gland
(c) Cushing's disease (iii) Pituitary gland
(d) Myxoedema (iv) Pancreas
A.
a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
B.
a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
C.
a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
D.
a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i
Answer:
C.
a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i