TNPSC Group 2 2017 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
In India, power of Judicial Review is restricted because the
A.
Executive is supreme
B.
Legislature is supreme
C.
Constitution is supreme
D.
Judges are transferable
Answer:
C.
Constitution is supreme
2.
The government of India instituted Bharat Ratna and Padma Shri awards under
A.
Article 14 of the Indian constitution
B.
Article 18 of the Indian constitution
C.
Article 25 of the Indian constitution
D.
Article 32 of the Indian constitution
Answer:
B.
Article 18 of the Indian constitution
3.
A scheme to provide Support to Training and Employment of Women (STEP) was launched in the year
A.
1986-87
B.
1990-91
C.
1995-96
D.
1996-97
Answer:
A.
1986-87
4.
Prime Minister of India inaugurated India's longest road bridge on May 26, 2017. Which states are connected by this bridge?
A.
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam and Manipur
C.
Assam and Thiripura
D.
Manipur and Thiripura
Answer:
A.
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
5.
In India which organisation's scientists recently produced electricity from water without using energy?
A.
NPL, New Delhi
B.
IISC, Bengaluru
C.
IISER, Kolkata
D.
IIT, Chennai
Answer:
A.
NPL, New Delhi
6.
In which place Prime Minister of India inaugurated the country's first Indian Institute of Skills [IIS] on Dec. 20, 2016?
A.
Ahmedabad
B.
Bengaluru
C.
Kanpur
D.
Varanashi
Answer:
C.
Kanpur
7.
Which one of the organisation organised the Gyan Sangam [Knowledge Summit] in New Delhi on March, 2017?
A.
Prajna Parvah
B.
Christian Education Society
C.
Students Islamic Movement of India
D.
Democratic Youth Federation of India
Answer:
A.
Prajna Parvah
8.
Which of the following aim comes under Prime Minister Krishan Sai Yojana?
A.
Environment
B.
To increase ground water
C.
Cloth production
D.
Free food
Answer:
B.
To increase ground water
9.
Iron Lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila got how many votes in the 2017 Manipur Assembly election?
A.
10 votes
B.
30 votes
C.
60 votes
D.
90 votes
Answer:
D.
90 votes
10.
Which district of Tamilnadu, Chief Minister announced new dental college from the year 2017?
A.
Chennai
B.
Dharmapuri
C.
Virudhunagar
D.
Pudukottai
Answer:
C.
Virudhunagar
11.
Which one of the following state government has shifted its financial year from [April 1 to March 31] to calendar year [January 1 to December 31]?
A.
Kerala
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Punjab
D.
West Bengal
Answer:
B.
Madhya Pradesh
12.
What percentage of total cultivation area in Tamilnadu is rainfed (Manavari)?
A.
55%
B.
57%
C.
54%
D.
52%
Answer:
B.
57%
13.
Indian Neutrino Observatory is situated in which district of Tamilnadu?
A.
Madurai
B.
Theni
C.
Cuddalore
D.
Chennai
Answer:
B.
Theni
14.
A supernova is an exploding star. In which years the last two supernova are visible to the naked eye?
A.
1600, 1980
B.
1601, 1982
C.
1604, 1987
D.
1605, 1997
Answer:
C.
1604, 1987
15.
Calculate the dimensions of Planck's constant 'h', using the equation E = hγ, where E → energy and γ → frequency
A.
MLT⁻¹
B.
ML²T⁻¹
C.
ML⁻¹T⁻²
D.
ML⁻²T⁻¹
Answer:
B.
ML²T⁻¹
16.
Which one of the organic pesticides that contain phosphorous?
A.
DDT
B.
BHC
C.
2, 4-D
D.
Parathion
Answer:
D.
Parathion
17.
Match the following:
| (a) Mixed fertilizer | 1. DAP |
| (b) Complex fertilizer | 2. NPK |
| (c) Bio fertilizer | 3. Oil cake |
| (d) Organic nitrogen fertilizer | 4. Algae |
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
2 1 4 3
C.
3 2 1 4
D.
4 3 2 1
Answer:
B.
2 1 4 3
18.
In Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) _______________ is used to magnify the objects.
A.
Light
B.
Optical lenses
C.
Electrons
D.
Scanner
Answer:
C.
Electrons
19.
The Respiratory quotient value for glucose is
A.
0.5
B.
1.0
C.
1.5
D.
2.0
Answer:
B.
1.0
20.
Which one is wrongly matched pair in their characters?
A.
Pancreas - Glucagon
B.
Small intestine - Stomatostatin
C.
Testis - Estrogen
D.
Adrenal gland - Glucocorticoids
Answer:
C.
Testis - Estrogen
21.
Which of the following hormone stimulates contraction of uterine smooth muscle?
A.
Epinephrin
B.
Insulin
C.
Oxytocin
D.
Glucagon
Answer:
C.
Oxytocin
22.
The number of delegates who attended the first session of the Indian National Congress was
A.
25
B.
100
C.
72
D.
2000
Answer:
C.
72
23.
The revolutionary nationalist Nelakanda Brahmachari was born at
A.
Thirunelveli
B.
Madurai
C.
Sirkali
D.
Chennai
Answer:
C.
Sirkali
24.
Arrange the following in chronological order :
1. Senkuttuvan
2. Emayavaramban
3. Kanaikal Irumporai
4. Kuttuvan Cheral
1. Senkuttuvan
2. Emayavaramban
3. Kanaikal Irumporai
4. Kuttuvan Cheral
A.
2, 1, 4, 3
B.
4, 2, 3, 1
C.
2, 1, 3, 4
D.
3, 2, 4, 1
Answer:
A.
2, 1, 4, 3
25.
In Chola kingdom the revenue department was called as
A.
Perumtharam
B.
Utan Kuttam
C.
Puravuvari
D.
Olai Nayagam
Answer:
C.
Puravuvari