TNPSC Group 2 2018 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
National Agricultural policy aims at a growth rate of- _______________% per year.
A.
3%
B.
4%
C.
6%
D.
8%
Answer:
B.
4%
2.
India's first bio-fuel flight was operated between
A.
Dehradun to Delhi
B.
Dehradun to Mumbai
C.
Dehradun to Kolkatta
D.
Dehradun to Chennai
Answer:
A.
Dehradun to Delhi
3.
In which of the following states, more number of people were affected by 2018 monsoon?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Megalaya
Answer:
A.
Kerala
4.
The crop which gets affected by pink ball worm is
A.
Banana
B.
Wheat
C.
Mango
D.
Cotton
Answer:
D.
Cotton
5.
World's first Block chain Bond was launched by
A.
Reserve Bank of India
B.
World Bank
C.
Hong Kong Bank
D.
State Bank of India
Answer:
B.
World Bank
6.
Which among the following industries generates invisible exports?
A.
Fishing
B.
Tourism
C.
Jewellery
D.
Handicrafts
Answer:
B.
Tourism
7.
Which of the following agricultural commodity of India gives largest interms of export value?
A.
Tea
B.
Basmathi Rice
C.
Spices
D.
Cotton
Answer:
B.
Basmathi Rice
8.
Which of the following programme aims at the promotion of savings among rural women?
A.
Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
B.
Pradhanmantri Mahila Yojana
C.
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
D.
Mahila Samridhi
Answer:
D.
Mahila Samridhi
9.
Which of the following policy brings 5 lakh acres under organic farming?
A.
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
B.
Pramaparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
C.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichai Yojana
D.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana
Answer:
B.
Pramaparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
10.
According to 2018 - 19 budget report, India is at third rank in
A.
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
B.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
C.
Agricultural Production
D.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Answer:
A.
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
11.
Which currency is recently added in the currency basket of IMF?
A.
Japanese Yen
B.
Chinese Yuan
C.
Indian Rupee
D.
Brazalian Dollar
Answer:
B.
Chinese Yuan
12.
1 Femto is equal to _______________ m.
A.
10⁻⁶
B.
10⁻¹⁵
C.
10⁻⁵
D.
10⁻⁹
Answer:
B.
10⁻¹⁵
13.
What is the value of gravitational field at the centre of the sphere?
A.
zero
B.
Mr / G
C.
GM / r
D.
-GM / r²
Answer:
A.
zero
14.
Which of the following is sensitive to ultrasonic waves?
A.
Man
B.
Bat
C.
Bird
D.
Fish
Answer:
B.
Bat
15.
What happens in the reduction process?
A.
loss of electrons
B.
gain of electrons
C.
loss of hydrogen
D.
gain of oxygen
Answer:
B.
gain of electrons
16.
Galena is the ore of which of the following metals?
A.
Silver
B.
Lead
C.
Gold
D.
Iron
Answer:
B.
Lead
17.
In higher plants the sporophytic phase is formed after growth and development of the zygote. Point out the type of cell division involved in this growth.
A.
Mitosis
B.
Meiosis
C.
Amitosis
D.
Zygotic meiosis
Answer:
A.
Mitosis
18.
Kuhne's tube can demonstrate the process of
A.
Fermentation
B.
Germination of seeds
C.
Growth of plants
D.
Aerobic respiration
Answer:
A.
Fermentation
19.
A preparation of living (or) killed micro-organism (or) viruses used in prevention of diseases through immunization is called
A.
Toxoid
B.
Vaccine
C.
Viremia
D.
Anti - toxin
Answer:
B.
Vaccine
20.
The source of energy in any eco system are
A.
Osmotrophs
B.
Autotrophs
C.
Lithotrophs
D.
Heterotrophs
Answer:
B.
Autotrophs
21.
The Acid Rain destroys the vegetation, because it contains
A.
Nitrates
B.
Ozone
C.
Carbon monoxide
D.
Sulphuric acid
Answer:
D.
Sulphuric acid
22.
Which of the following statements regarding soil are correct?
I. Soil is a dynamic natural element
II. It is composed of both mineral and organic matter
III. The characteristics of soils depend on parent rock
IV. All the soils having a well developed soil profile
I. Soil is a dynamic natural element
II. It is composed of both mineral and organic matter
III. The characteristics of soils depend on parent rock
IV. All the soils having a well developed soil profile
A.
All are correct
B.
I, II and III are correct
C.
I, II and IV are correct
D.
I, III and IV are correct
Answer:
B.
I, II and III are correct
23.
Name the place where the River Ganga and Yamuna joins?
A.
Allahabad
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Delhi
D.
Agra
Answer:
A.
Allahabad
24.
Name the dam constructed across the River Sutlej
A.
Hirakud dam
B.
Bakra Nangal dam
C.
Kosi dam
D.
Mettur dam
Answer:
B.
Bakra Nangal dam
25.
In which year Madras Mahajana Sabha was started?
A.
1881
B.
1882
C.
1883
D.
1884
Answer:
D.
1884