TNPSC Group 2 2018 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
1.
Who was the founder of the Thiruchenkodu Ashram?
A.
E.V. Ramasamy Naicker
B.
Rajaji
C.
Gandhiji
D.
C.N. Annadurai
Answer:
B.
Rajaji
2.
Annamalai University was started in the year
A.
1915
B.
1929
C.
1921
D.
1945
Answer:
B.
1929
3.
Where was the first nuclear reactor of Asia established?
A.
People's Republic of China
B.
Japan
C.
Taiwan
D.
India
Answer:
D.
India
4.
Who assumed the title "Chittrakara Puli"?
A.
Rajaraja I
B.
Narshima I
C.
Mahendra Varman I
D.
Nandhi Varman
Answer:
C.
Mahendra Varman I
5.
Which congress conference was attended by Bharatiyar?
A.
Surat Conference
B.
Madras Conference
C.
Bombay Conference
D.
Lucknow Conference
Answer:
A.
Surat Conference
6.
Who extended co-operation to PuliTevar?
A.
The French
B.
The English
C.
The Portuguese
D.
The Dutch
Answer:
D.
The Dutch
7.
Which Act provided Provincial Autonomy to India?
A.
Rowlatt Act -1919
B.
Minto- Morley Reform Act - 1909
C.
The Government of India Act - 1935
D.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reform Act - 1919
Answer:
C.
The Government of India Act - 1935
8.
Whom of the following was the Chief Organiser of the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar?
A.
Amar Singh
B.
Kunwar Singh
C.
Pir Ali
D.
Imaduddin
Answer:
B.
Kunwar Singh
9.
Which one of the following Parliamentary Committee is Semi-Judicial in nature?
A.
Committee on Petitions
B.
Ethics Committee
C.
Committee on Privileges
D.
Rules Committee
Answer:
C.
Committee on Privileges
10.
The Constituent Assembly of India was set up according to the proposals of
A.
The Cripps Mission
B.
The Cabinet Mission Plan
C.
The Mountbatten Plan
D.
The Nehru Plan
Answer:
B.
The Cabinet Mission Plan
11.
Which one is not part of the Panchayat Raj?
A.
Smiti
B.
Village
C.
Township
D.
Zila Parishad
Answer:
C.
Township
12.
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?
A.
Part II
B.
Part III
C.
Part IVA
D.
Part V
Answer:
C.
Part IVA
13.
Metro Rail Service is available in
I. Chennai
II. Coimbatore
III. Trichy
IV. Madurai
I. Chennai
II. Coimbatore
III. Trichy
IV. Madurai
A.
I only
B.
I and IV
C.
I and II
D.
II and III
Answer:
A.
I only
14.
As per 2011 census the total urban population in the state of Tamil Nadu is
A.
27.48 million
B.
34.95 million
C.
36.04 million
D.
42.50 million
Answer:
B.
34.95 million
15.
Which district of Tamil Nadu produces the highest output of food grains?
A.
Villupuram
B.
Cuddalore
C.
Thanjavur
D.
Nagapattinam
Answer:
C.
Thanjavur
16.
The national fruit which is common for Phillipines, Pakistan and India is
A.
Banana
B.
Fig
C.
Mango
D.
Jack
Answer:
C.
Mango
17.
In which city the first Nepal - India "Think Tank summit" was held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
Kathmandu
C.
Dehradun
D.
Kolkata
Answer:
D.
Kolkata
18.
The campaign to create awareness among children to identify sexual abuse is
A.
Safety is in your Hands
B.
Our safety, Our rights
C.
Save child, Save future
D.
Child safety in police hand
Answer:
B.
Our safety, Our rights
19.
NREGA gives guaranteed employment for
A.
50 days
B.
100 days
C.
150 days
D.
200 days
Answer:
B.
100 days
20.
The concept of Goods and Services Tax (GST) was originated from
A.
Canada
B.
USA
C.
Britain
D.
Germany
Answer:
A.
Canada
21.
Black revolution is related to
A.
Fish production
B.
Coal production
C.
Crude oil production
D.
Mustard production
Answer:
C.
Crude oil production
22.
Budget 2017 has proposed _______________ as the front office for issuing passport in far flung areas.
A.
Airport
B.
Telegraph office
C.
Post office
D.
Railway station
Answer:
C.
Post office
23.
The facility announced for Senior Citizens in Budget 2017- 2018 is
A.
Aadhaar enabled smart card
B.
BHIM App
C.
Shakti Kendras
D.
Pension scheme
Answer:
A.
Aadhaar enabled smart card
24.
Golden Handshake scheme is associated with
A.
Establishing joint enterprises
B.
Inviting foreign companies
C.
Private investment in public enterprises
D.
Voluntary retirement
Answer:
D.
Voluntary retirement
25.
Which of the following scheme has the objective to skill 1 crore youth in the next three years?
A.
Start up, stand up
B.
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
C.
MNREGA
D.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Answer:
B.
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana