TNPSC Group 2 2017 Preliminary Examination
General English Questions 76 to 100
1.
A 24-hour journey in a UP Roadways bus is not the most comfortable way to get to Munsiyari. The Journey of the author was
A.
the most uncomfortable
B.
the most comfortable
C.
comfortable
D.
more comfortable.
Answer:
A.
the most uncomfortable
2.
Choose the correct answer for the question from the given paragraph:
For three days our path first takes us upstream along the Goriganga, and then into the shrouded Milam Valley where the narrow gorges afford few views.
Which river is mentioned here?
For three days our path first takes us upstream along the Goriganga, and then into the shrouded Milam Valley where the narrow gorges afford few views.
Which river is mentioned here?
A.
Milam
B.
Ragash Kund
C.
Goriganga
D.
Dudh
Answer:
C.
Goriganga
3.
Mark Antony with his _______________ wins the public over to his side.
A.
acting
B.
honesty
C.
pride
D.
eloquence
Answer:
D.
eloquence
4.
Which of the following is a poem by Thomas Hardy?
A.
English Words
B.
A Noiseless Patient Spider
C.
Snake
D.
The Man He Killed
Answer:
D.
The Man He Killed
5.
The painting of a _______________ King welcomes you to the Durbar Hall in Thanjavur.
A.
Maratha
B.
Chola
C.
Pallava
D.
Chera
Answer:
A.
Maratha
6.
Match the following:
| (a) Petrol | 1. Elevator |
| (b) Lorry | 2. Apartment |
| (c) Flat | 3. Gasoline |
| (d) Lift | 4. Truck |
A.
3 4 1 2
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
4 1 2 3
D.
3 4 2 1
Answer:
D.
3 4 2 1
7.
Baron Hausberg gave Hughie and Laura a _______________ for 10 thousand pounds.
A.
Cash
B.
Demand Draft
C.
Cheque
D.
Promise
Answer:
C.
Cheque
8.
_______________ arrival changed the life of Helen Keller.
A.
Kate's
B.
Mabel's
C.
Anne Sullivan's
D.
Mother's
Answer:
C.
Anne Sullivan's
9.
Anne Sullivan came to teach Helen Keller at the age of
A.
11
B.
20
C.
21
D.
12
Answer:
C.
21
10.
"........ there were twelve peach-trees that in the spring broke out into delicate blossoms of pink and pearl, and in autumn bore rich fruit".
The trees gave fruits in _______________ season.
The trees gave fruits in _______________ season.
A.
Summer
B.
Winter
C.
Spring
D.
Autumn
Answer:
D.
Autumn
11.
Whose father is 'Banarsi Dass'?
A.
Hellen Keller
B.
Dr. Salim Ali
C.
Kalpana Chawla
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Answer:
C.
Kalpana Chawla
12.
What is the theme of the story, "The Mark of Vishnu"?
A.
Patriotism
B.
Communism
C.
Superstition
D.
Socialism
Answer:
C.
Superstition
13.
'I received love ..... That woman died'
This line expresses the love enjoyed by _______________
This line expresses the love enjoyed by _______________
A.
Tagore
B.
R.K. Narayan
C.
Kamala Das
D.
Deepa Agarwal
Answer:
C.
Kamala Das
14.
Who is Gaia?
A.
Earth
B.
Sun
C.
Moon
D.
Star
Answer:
A.
Earth
15.
"Why do you swear by your ancestors, Uncle Kesavan?"
Here 'you' refers to
Here 'you' refers to
A.
Kuttichovan
B.
Uncle Kesavan
C.
Outhakkutty
D.
Kesavan's Wife
Answer:
B.
Uncle Kesavan
16.
What are the 3 R's related to Environmental awareness?
A.
Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
B.
Resourcefulness, Responsibility and Respect
C.
Rights, Respect and Responsibility
D.
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
Answer:
A.
Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
17.
We can harvest ___________ water to meet the increasing water demand.
A.
sea
B.
rain
C.
river
D.
lake
Answer:
B.
rain
18.
Who was the only poet honoured with the title "Poet Laureate of Michigan".
A.
William Wordsworth
B.
Edgar Allen Poe
C.
Kalil Gibran
D.
Edgar A. Guest
Answer:
D.
Edgar A. Guest
19.
William Wordsworth is the poet of ___________
A.
America
B.
England
C.
Australia
D.
Japan
Answer:
B.
England
20.
Kalpana Chawla was born on ___________
A.
16th of January 2003
B.
21st of July 1969
C.
1st of July 1961
D.
1st of July 1976
Answer:
C.
1st of July 1961
21.
___________ is the main character in 'The Neem Tree'.
A.
Malar
B.
Vera
C.
Masha
D.
Lalitha
Answer:
A.
Malar
22.
Thakazhi Sivasankaran Pillai describes ___________ as an arch diplomat
A.
Kuttichovan
B.
Kuttimappila
C.
Outhakkutty
D.
Kesavan Nair
Answer:
C.
Outhakkutty
23.
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (a) Walt Whitman | 1. Chemmeen |
| (b) Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai | 2. The Merchant of Venice |
| (c) William Shakespeare | 3. O Captain My Captain |
| (d) Oscar Wilde | 4. The Selfish Giant |
A.
3 1 4 2
B.
2 1 3 4
C.
3 1 2 4
D.
4 2 1 3
Answer:
C.
3 1 2 4
24.
Match the following:
| Characters | Title |
|---|---|
| (a) The Little Boy | 1. The Last Leaf |
| (b) Ivan | 2. Two Friends |
| (c) Monsieur Sauvage | 3. The Lottery Ticket |
| (d) Johnsy | 4. The Selfish Giant |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
1 2 3 4
D.
3 4 2 1
Answer:
A.
4 3 2 1
25.
Match the following:
| Poem | Poets |
|---|---|
| (a) Punishment in Kindergarten | 1. David Roth |
| (b) Nine Gold Medals | 2. Rabindranath Tagore |
| (c) Where the Mind is Without Fear | 3. Stephen Vincent Benet |
| (d) Flying Wonder | 4. Kamala Das |
A.
4 1 3 2
B.
1 4 2 3
C.
4 1 2 3
D.
1 2 4 3
Answer:
C.
4 1 2 3