TNPSC Group 2 2017 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
1.
Where the All India Muslim League was formed in 1906?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Chennai
D.
Dhaka
Answer:
D.
Dhaka
2.
When 'Swadeshi day' was celebrated in India?
A.
27 May, 1932
B.
28 May, 1932
C.
29 May, 1932
D.
30 May, 1932
Answer:
C.
29 May, 1932
3.
Who was the first ruler in the Chola-Chalukya line?
A.
Raja Raja II
B.
Vikrama chola
C.
Kulothunga I
D.
Adhi Rajendran
Answer:
C.
Kulothunga I
4.
The Vaikam Satyagraha arose in Kerala in the year
A.
1918
B.
1924
C.
1913
D.
1928
Answer:
B.
1924
5.
Periyar incorporated the ideas of the justice party and formed a new party called
A.
Dravida Kazhagam
B.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
C.
Swantara party
D.
Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Answer:
A.
Dravida Kazhagam
6.
Mercury the smallest planet has only 88 earth days to orbit the sun, because
A.
Size of the planet
B.
Spinning speed
C.
Distance from the sun
D.
It's thin atmosphere
Answer:
C.
Distance from the sun
7.
Match the disasters with its type and pick the correct answers code:
| (a) Blizzards | 1. Hydrological disaster |
| (b) Tsunamis | 2. Health disaster |
| (c) Nuclear accidents | 3. Atmospheric disaster |
| (d) Pandemic | 4. Anthropogenic disaster |
A.
2 1 4 3
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
3 1 2 4
D.
3 1 4 2
Answer:
D.
3 1 4 2
8.
Despite the substantial improvement in health conditions of people in India, there has been certain negative trends due to
I. High incidence of HIV/AIDS in rural areas
II. High incidence of HIV/AIDS in urban areas
III. Growing incidence of Heart diseases and cancer in rural areas
IV. Growing incidence of Heart diseases and cancer in urban areas
I. High incidence of HIV/AIDS in rural areas
II. High incidence of HIV/AIDS in urban areas
III. Growing incidence of Heart diseases and cancer in rural areas
IV. Growing incidence of Heart diseases and cancer in urban areas
A.
All are correct
B.
I and III correct
C.
II and IV correct
D.
I, III and IV correct
Answer:
B.
I and III correct
9.
Which one of the following matches is correct?
| (a) Thyroid hormone | 1. Cushing's disease |
| (b) Insulin | 2. Myxedema |
| (c) Corticosteroids | 3. Acromegaly |
| (d) Growth hormone | 4. Diabetes |
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
2 4 3 1
C.
4 2 1 3
D.
2 4 1 3
Answer:
D.
2 4 1 3
10.
Which one of the following changes was not called by the Gandhian model and growth in the Indian Planning System?
A.
To replace production oriented planning with employment oriented planning
B.
To replace employment oriented planning with the production oriented planning
C.
It is in favour of small scale and cottage industries
D.
It is against large scale industries producing consumer goods
Answer:
B.
To replace employment oriented planning with the production oriented planning
11.
The word 'Secularism' was inserted in the preamble of the constitution after supreme court of India observed 'Secularism' was a basic feature of constitution in
A.
1975
B.
1973
C.
1976
D.
1981
Answer:
B.
1973
12.
The special status provided to Jammu and Kashmir under Art. 370 limits parliament to enact laws relating to
A.
List-I and List-III of the Seventh Schedule
B.
List-I only of the Seventh Schedule
C.
List-II only of the Seventh Schedule
D.
List-I, II & III of the Seventh Schedule
Answer:
A.
List-I and List-III of the Seventh Schedule
13.
The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity enshrined in the preamble of the Constitution of India were adopted under inspiration from the
A.
American Declaration of Independence
B.
French Revolution
C.
Russian Revolution
D.
UN Charter
Answer:
B.
French Revolution
14.
Which one of the following is not correct related to the distinctions between the grants under Article 275 and Article 282 of the Constitution of India?
A.
The grants-in-aid under Article 275 are statutory whereas under Article 282 they are discretionary
B.
Under Article 282, the union has the power to provide grants-in-aid even for non-plan expenditure
C.
Under Article 275, the union has the right to give grants in accordance with the decision taken on the basis of recommendation of Finance Commission
D.
Allocation of Grants under Article 282 is based on the recommendation of Cabinet Committee
Answer:
D.
Allocation of Grants under Article 282 is based on the recommendation of Cabinet Committee
15.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) P.A. Sangma | 1. Telugu Desam party |
| (b) G.M.C. Balayogi | 2. CPI (m) |
| (c) Manohar Joshi | 3. Shiv Sena |
| (d) Somnath Chatterjee | 4. Congress - I |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
4 1 3 2
C.
2 4 3 1
D.
4 .3 1 2
Answer:
B.
4 1 3 2
16.
Kaviko Arakkattalai Award given to _______________ during the year 2017.
A.
Poet Muthulingam
B.
Poet Vairamuthu
C.
Poet Vali
D.
Poet Vijay
Answer:
A.
Poet Muthulingam
17.
What percentage of downtrodden students enrolment in private schools as per Right to Education Act?
A.
25
B.
26
C.
27
D.
28
Answer:
A.
25
18.
Find out the total votes of the electoral college for the Indian Presidential Election, 2017.
A.
11,00,346 votes
B.
11,04,546 votes
C.
12,06,232 votes
D.
13,00,346 votes
Answer:
B.
11,04,546 votes
19.
Which one of the following is the objective of perspective plan 2023?
A.
Create Employment Opportunity
B.
Digital Technology
C.
Award
D.
Reward
Answer:
A.
Create Employment Opportunity
20.
Which of the following objectives regarding Skill India Mission is incorrect?
A.
Its objective is to achieve skilling of the youth across the country
B.
Its aim is to remove financial constraints in accessing skill training programmes
C.
Under the mission, loans from Rs. 50,000 to 1.5 lakh will be available to more the 34 lakh Youth of India
D.
The tagline of this mission is Kaushal Bharat
Answer:
C.
Under the mission, loans from Rs. 50,000 to 1.5 lakh will be available to more the 34 lakh Youth of India
21.
Which country physicists created a new form of Hydrogen? (Negatively charged hydrogen cluster)
A.
India
B.
Austria
C.
Australia
D.
China
Answer:
B.
Austria
22.
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Rights Law is located in _______________ (city) of _______________ state.
A.
Chennai- Tamil Nadu
B.
Ujaini - Madhya Pradesh
C.
Cochin - Kerala
D.
Khargpur - West Bengal
Answer:
D.
Khargpur - West Bengal
23.
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
A.
Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana - Social security for old age
B.
Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Seeking employment in abroad
C.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana - Insurance coverage to farmers
D.
PM Gram Sadak Yojana - Empowerment of rural women
Answer:
D.
PM Gram Sadak Yojana - Empowerment of rural women
24.
When BSE's sensex has reached its maximum 30,000 - mark for the first time in the history?
A.
26 December 2016
B.
26 January 2017
C.
26 April 2017
D.
26 May 2017
Answer:
C.
26 April 2017
25.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested indigenously developed cryogenic engine on
A.
January 25, 2017
B.
January 30, 2017
C.
April 1, 2017
D.
March 30, 2017
Answer:
A.
January 25, 2017