TNPSC Group 2 2022 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
1.
Choose the stronger acid in each of the following pair.
(i) H₃O⁺ or H₂O
(ii) NH₄⁺ or NH₃
(iii) H₂S or HS⁻
(iv) H₂O or OH⁻
(i) H₃O⁺ or H₂O
(ii) NH₄⁺ or NH₃
(iii) H₂S or HS⁻
(iv) H₂O or OH⁻
A.
H₃O⁺, NH₄⁺, H₂S, H₂O
B.
H₂O, NH₃, HS⁻, OH⁻
C.
H₃O⁺, NH₃, HS⁻, H₂O
D.
H₂O, NH₄⁺, H₂S, OH⁻
Answer:
A.
H₃O⁺, NH₄⁺, H₂S, H₂O
2.
The interaction of biotic potential with environmental resources, as seen in populations showing the S-shaped growth curve, as :
dN/dt = rN(K-N)/K where N is the number of individuals in the population, t is the time, r is the biotic potential of the organism concerned and K stands for
dN/dt = rN(K-N)/K where N is the number of individuals in the population, t is the time, r is the biotic potential of the organism concerned and K stands for
A.
Carrying capacity
B.
Maximum population size
C.
Particular habitat
D.
Biomass
Answer:
A.
Carrying capacity
3.
Consider the following statements :
Assertion [A] : Simorgh (phoenix) launched two satellites.
Reason [R] : It is a satellite carrier rocket
Now select your answer scheme given below :
Assertion [A] : Simorgh (phoenix) launched two satellites.
Reason [R] : It is a satellite carrier rocket
Now select your answer scheme given below :
A.
Both are true
B.
Both are false
C.
[A] is false and [R] is true
D.
[A] is true and [R] is false
Answer:
C.
[A] is false and [R] is true
4.
Virtual G20 digital Economy Ministers Summit 2020 was organised by
A.
Saudi Arabia
B.
Iran
C.
Iraq
D.
Kuwait
Answer:
A.
Saudi Arabia
5.
Where is the largest solar power project of India located?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Karnataka
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Answer:
A.
Rajasthan
6.
Justice. D. Murugesan Committee has been constituted in 2021 to look into the matter of
A.
Reservation for Government school students in Tamil Nadu Police Service
B.
Reservation in public sector units
C.
Enrolment ratio of Government School students in Professional Courses
D.
NEET Examination
Answer:
C.
Enrolment ratio of Government School students in Professional Courses
7.
Read the following passage and answer the item that follow. Your answers to this item should be based on this passage only
PASSAGE
Education management information system has been brought online wherein the database of every school, teacher and students in Government, Government aided and private schools are maintained on real time basis. Using this information several tasks are automated, simplified and reported everyday.
Which one of the following is best implied in the passage?
PASSAGE
Education management information system has been brought online wherein the database of every school, teacher and students in Government, Government aided and private schools are maintained on real time basis. Using this information several tasks are automated, simplified and reported everyday.
Which one of the following is best implied in the passage?
A.
Government has control over school
B.
It helps government in taking well informed policy decision
C.
Different stakeholders are involved in the system
D.
It is beneficial to the school authorities and students
Answer:
B.
It helps government in taking well informed policy decision
8.
Choose the correct answer
Given the situation due to COVID-19, the net borrowing ceiling of the states were enhanced to ___________ of GSDP in 2021.
Given the situation due to COVID-19, the net borrowing ceiling of the states were enhanced to ___________ of GSDP in 2021.
A.
4 percent
B.
3.5 percent
C.
5 percent
D.
6 percent
Answer:
C.
5 percent
9.
Which article of the Constitution states that the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?
A.
Article 38
B.
Article 39
C.
Article 37
D.
Article 36
Answer:
A.
Article 38
10.
Which of the following is/are true?
(i) Reformation may be identified with partial changes in the value system and consequential changes in the quality of relationships.
(ii) Transformative changes are characterized with radical changes in the total system
(i) Reformation may be identified with partial changes in the value system and consequential changes in the quality of relationships.
(ii) Transformative changes are characterized with radical changes in the total system
A.
(i) only
B.
(ii) only
C.
(i) and (ii)
D.
None of the above
Answer:
A.
(i) only
11.
According to the Niti Aayog's health index (2021), ____________, ____________ and ____________ emerged as the top three states in India.
A.
Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Punjab
B.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana
C.
Andhra pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat
D.
Punjab, Karnataka and Haryana
Answer:
B.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana
12.
Arrange the following territorial conquests of Alauddin Khilji in the correct chronological order
I. Ranthambor
II. Malwa
III. Chittor
IV. Gujarat
I. Ranthambor
II. Malwa
III. Chittor
IV. Gujarat
A.
IV, I, III, II
B.
I, III, IV, II
C.
I, II, III, IV
D.
IV, III, II, I
Answer:
A.
IV, I, III, II
13.
Name the first woman who have been jailed for Salt Satyagraha in Madras Presidency?
A.
Rukmini Lakshmipathi
B.
Durgabai
C.
Satyawati
D.
Swaroop Rani
Answer:
A.
Rukmini Lakshmipathi
14.
According to the Kural; "Gnalam Karuthinum kaikoodum" when a man wants to conquer the world what are the two things he should keep in mind?
(i) Wealth and Bravery/courage
(ii) Time and Place
(i) Wealth and Bravery/courage
(ii) Time and Place
A.
(i) only
B.
(ii) only
C.
(i) and (ii)
D.
None of the above
Answer:
B.
(ii) only
15.
"Thirukkural and Kamban's Epic would suffice to build a new civilization even if the present one is completely erased". Who said this?
A.
Caldwell
B.
G.U. Pope
C.
Veeramamunivar
D.
Ellis
Answer:
A.
Caldwell
16.
During the 'Later Chola period', 'Irayili' was associated with
A.
Tax free land
B.
Taxed land
C.
Tax levied on temple land
D.
Tax levied on leasing land
Answer:
A.
Tax free land
17.
Consider the following statements :
(i) The partition of Bengal in 1905 was the most striking example of the British divide and rule policy
(ii) In the Calcutta meeting 1905 Surendranath Banerjee gave a call for the boycott of British goods and institutions
(iii) On 7th August 1905 at Town Hall meeting in Calcutta, a formal proclamation of Swadeshi movement was made
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(i) The partition of Bengal in 1905 was the most striking example of the British divide and rule policy
(ii) In the Calcutta meeting 1905 Surendranath Banerjee gave a call for the boycott of British goods and institutions
(iii) On 7th August 1905 at Town Hall meeting in Calcutta, a formal proclamation of Swadeshi movement was made
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
(i) only
B.
(i) and (iii) only
C.
(i) and (ii) only
D.
(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer:
D.
(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
18.
Second Round Table conference of 1931 :
1. It was held during the reign of Lord Wellington as the viceroy of India
2. It was represented by Gandhi on behalf of INC (Indian National Congress)
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
1. It was held during the reign of Lord Wellington as the viceroy of India
2. It was represented by Gandhi on behalf of INC (Indian National Congress)
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A.
1 only correct
B.
2 only correct
C.
Both 1 and 2 correct
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
C.
Both 1 and 2 correct
19.
Alluvial soil is rich in
A.
Humus, Phosphoric acid, Lime and Organic matter
B.
Iron, Lime, Calcium, Potash, Aluminium and Magnesium Carbonates
C.
Iron and Aluminium
D.
Highly Saline and rich in organic matter
Answer:
A.
Humus, Phosphoric acid, Lime and Organic matter
20.
Assertion (A) : V.O. Chidambaram established the Swadeshi Steam navigation company.
Reason (R) : He wanted to oppose the monopoly of the British in Navigation through the coast.
Reason (R) : He wanted to oppose the monopoly of the British in Navigation through the coast.
A.
(A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.
(A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.
(A) is correct and (R) is wrong
D.
(A) is wrong and (R) is correct
Answer:
A.
(A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
21.
Chapter V of Part V of the constitution provides for a high officer of the Parliament who would exercise vigilance over the expenditure of public money. He is ___________ .
A.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
B.
Finance Minister
C.
Auditor General
D.
Prime Minister
Answer:
A.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
22.
Which article says that, "No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or in any hazardous employment"?
A.
Article 27
B.
Article 26
C.
Article 24
D.
Article 25
Answer:
C.
Article 24
23.
Boothalingam study group is related to
A.
Trade unions
B.
Strikes
C.
Lockouts
D.
Wages
Answer:
D.
Wages
24.
Which of the following is not the role of NITI Aayog?
(i) Act as a think tank.
(ii) Power to impose policies on states.
(iii) Funds allocation.
(i) Act as a think tank.
(ii) Power to impose policies on states.
(iii) Funds allocation.
A.
(i) only
B.
(i) and (ii)
C.
(ii) and (iii)
D.
(i) and (iii)
Answer:
C.
(ii) and (iii)
25.
Principles of scientific thinking are
(i) Empiricism
(ii) Rationalism
(iii) Skepticism
(i) Empiricism
(ii) Rationalism
(iii) Skepticism
A.
(i) only
B.
(ii) only
C.
(i) and (ii) only
D.
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
D.
(i), (ii) and (iii)