TNPSC Group 2 2018 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 1 to 25
1.
What is the basic concept of Raman effect?
A.
reflection
B.
incoherent scattering
C.
coherent scattering
D.
refraction
Answer:
C.
coherent scattering
2.
The Epsom salt which is used as laxative is
A.
MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
B.
CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
C.
ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O
D.
CuSO₄ · 5H₂O
Answer:
A.
MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
3.
Which one of the following is the correct composition of Brass?
A.
Cu - 50%; Sn - 50%
B.
Cu - 60%; Zn - 40%
C.
Zn - 70%; Sn - 30%
D.
Fe - 40%; Ni - 60%
Answer:
B.
Cu - 60%; Zn - 40%
4.
What is phototropism?
A.
movement of plants towards chemicals
B.
movement of plants towards light
C.
movement of plants towards soil
D.
response of plants for day length
Answer:
B.
movement of plants towards light
5.
Match the following :
(a) Ranthambore - 1. Assam
(b) Manas - 2. Jharkhand
(c) Nagarjuna sagar - 3. Andhra
(d) Palamala - 4. Rajasthan
(e) Indravathi - 5. Chattisgarh
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) Ranthambore - 1. Assam
(b) Manas - 2. Jharkhand
(c) Nagarjuna sagar - 3. Andhra
(d) Palamala - 4. Rajasthan
(e) Indravathi - 5. Chattisgarh
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
A.
4 1 3 2 5
B.
4 2 1 3 5
C.
1 4 3 5 2
D.
3 1 4 2 5
Answer:
A.
4 1 3 2 5
6.
Match:
| Tribe | Region |
|---|---|
| (a) Masai | 1. Angola |
| (b) Saami | 2. Kenya |
| (c) Kalinga | 3. Philippines |
| (d) Bush men | 4. Siberia |
A.
2 4 3 1
B.
2 1 3 4
C.
1 2 3 4
D.
4 3 2 1
Answer:
A.
2 4 3 1
7.
Humboldt ocean current is otherwise known as
A.
Kuroshio current
B.
Oyashio current
C.
Peru current
D.
Florida current
Answer:
C.
Peru current
8.
'Sea Smoke' is common in
A.
Equatorial region
B.
Desert region
C.
Atlantic ocean
D.
Arctic region
Answer:
D.
Arctic region
9.
Who started Home Rule Movement in India?
A.
Annie Besant
B.
Sathiya moorthi
C.
E.V. Ramasamy
D.
K. Kamaraj
Answer:
A.
Annie Besant
10.
Tamil Books were printed firstly by whom?
A.
Rev. Zieganbalg
B.
Rev. Schwartz
C.
Rev. Grundler
D.
Robert De Nobili
Answer:
A.
Rev. Zieganbalg
11.
Who converted Mahendra Varma I from Jainism to Saivism?
A.
Sambandar
B.
Appar
C.
Sundarar
D.
Perundevar
Answer:
B.
Appar
12.
Name the chieftain who patronised Kabilar
A.
Ay
B.
Adhiyan
C.
Pari
D.
Anji
Answer:
C.
Pari
13.
The Portuguese Sailor who reached Calicut in 1498 A.D. was?
A.
De Almeida
B.
Vasco da Gama
C.
Robert Clive
D.
Albuquerque
Answer:
B.
Vasco da Gama
14.
On behalf of the Justice Party, who won and formed the ministry in 1923 election?
A.
T.N. Sivagnanam Pillai
B.
P. Thiyagaraja Chettiyar
C.
T.M. Nair
D.
M.C. Raja
Answer:
A.
T.N. Sivagnanam Pillai
15.
Where was the first Indian National Congress met?
A.
Delhi
B.
Bombay
C.
Calcutta
D.
Madras
Answer:
B.
Bombay
16.
The Forward Block Party was started by whom?
A.
Subhash Chandra Bose
B.
Motilal Nehru
C.
Rajaji
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Answer:
A.
Subhash Chandra Bose
17.
The institution of Lok-Ayukta was established first in the state of
A.
Gujarat
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Answer:
B.
Maharashtra
18.
Who said "The Directive Principle of State Policy is a Novel feature" of the Indian constitution?
A.
K.T. Shah
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
C.
Aladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
D.
B.N. Rao
Answer:
B.
B.R. Ambedkar
19.
The idea of concurrent list was borrowed from
A.
British Constitution
B.
Canadian Constitution
C.
Irish Constitution
D.
Australian Constitution
Answer:
D.
Australian Constitution
20.
In which year the Parliament enacted the Official Language Act?
A.
1955
B.
1965
C.
1963
D.
1957
Answer:
C.
1963
21.
The members of the Central Administrative Tribunal are given status of Judges of High Court from an Amendment in the year :
A.
2003
B.
2004
C.
2005
D.
2006
Answer:
D.
2006
22.
What is the aim of Pradhan Mantri Gram-Sadak Yojana?
A.
Provide all Weather road connectivity
B.
Provide all Weather to Tele communication connectivity
C.
Provide Food Security in all seasons
D.
Provide Education to all people
Answer:
A.
Provide all Weather road connectivity
23.
When was the "Industrial Finance Corporation of India" established in India?
A.
January 1, 1950
B.
July 1, 1948
C.
June 5, 1951
D.
May 1, 1950
Answer:
B.
July 1, 1948
24.
Which is the biggest nationalised enterprise?
A.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
B.
Indian Post Department
C.
Indian Railways
D.
Oil and Natural Gas Commission
Answer:
C.
Indian Railways
25.
Identify the mismatch :
A.
White revolution - Milk
B.
Green revolution - Food grains
C.
Blue revolution - Fish
D.
Yellow revolution - Flowers
Answer:
D.
Yellow revolution - Flowers