TNPSC Group 2 2024 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
51.
Which of the following Harappan sites are not in India?
Answer:
A.
Mohenjodara and Harappa
52.
Around 25 districts in the east coast; 10 in Tamil Nadu, 7 in Andhra Pradesh, 6 in Odisha and 2 in West Bengal - are vulnerable to cyclonic storms. Among these, which area accounts to 70 percent of the cyclones of severe categories?
Answer:
D.
Sundarbans Area
53.
A tribe of India is
(1) Connected with Eklavya in the epic Mahabharatha
(2) Lives in Aravallis, Vindhyan and Satpura Ranges
(3) Hutment on a small Hillock
(4) Maize is their staple food
Which tribal group of the following suits for the above conditions?
(1) Connected with Eklavya in the epic Mahabharatha
(2) Lives in Aravallis, Vindhyan and Satpura Ranges
(3) Hutment on a small Hillock
(4) Maize is their staple food
Which tribal group of the following suits for the above conditions?
Answer:
C.
Bhils
54.
The northern upland of the Karnataka Plateau is known as
Answer:
A.
Malnad
55.
Which Ministry launched the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and ‘Chakshu’ facility on Sanchar Saathi portal?
Answer:
C.
Ministry of Communications and Information
56.
Match the following:
| Part I | Part II |
|---|---|
| (a) India | 1. Bald Eagle |
| (b) Japan | 2. Dolphin |
| (c) United States | 3. Peony |
| (d) China | 4. Cherry blossom |
| 5. Royal Bengal Tiger |
Answer:
C.
2, 4, 1, 3
57.
Who had been given the "Shilp Awards" by the Ministry of Textiles and Industry?
Answer:
D.
to legendary crafts person
58.
Some parts of the moon never see sunlight. Because the axis of the moon is
to the direction of the Sun's light.
to the direction of the Sun's light.
Answer:
A.
Perpendicular
59.
Match the following:
| (a) CO2 | 1. Ground water pollution and particulate in air |
| (b) NOx | 2. Global warming |
| (c) Lead (Pb) | 3. Acid rain |
| (d) Hydrocarbons (HC) | 4. An ingredient for the formation of photochemical smog |
Answer:
A.
2 3 1 4
60.
Assertion [A] : 2 - 4 - D is used as herbicides.
Reason [R] : 2 - 4 - D induces production of fruits without fertilization.
Reason [R] : 2 - 4 - D induces production of fruits without fertilization.
Answer:
D.
[A] is true, [R] is not the correct explanation
61.
Objectivity, Predictability and Generality are the features of
Answer:
A.
Scientific method
62.
Identify the correct expansion/meaning of “CEDAW”
Answer:
C.
Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
63.
Which one of the following is a one-stop source for all the geospatial data for the state of Tamil Nadu?
Answer:
B.
Tamil Nadu Geographical Information System (TNGIS)
64.
The United Nation has declared 1987 as
Answer:
B.
International year of Shelter for the homeless
65.
In which year Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu MSME Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau?
Answer:
A.
2021
66.
Match correctly the following foundations with their corresponding names:
| (a) South Indian Liberal Federation | 1. A. Singaravelar |
| (b) Kudiyarasu Journal | 2. C. Rajagopalachari |
| (c) Emergence of Labour Oragnisations | 3. Thanthai Periyar |
| (d) Swatantra Party | 4. C. Natesan |
Answer:
C.
4 3 1 2
67.
According to 2011 census, the density of population in Tamil Nadu is
Answer:
B.
555 per square km
68.
Tamil women who were competent in literature, music and drama were called as
Answer:
A.
Mudukkuravai
69.
Choose the right matches among the following.
(1) Thiru.V.Ka - Desabakthan
(2) Subramania Bharathiyar - Hindu
(3) Annie Besant - New India
(4) Kasthuri Ranga Ayyangar - India
(1) Thiru.V.Ka - Desabakthan
(2) Subramania Bharathiyar - Hindu
(3) Annie Besant - New India
(4) Kasthuri Ranga Ayyangar - India
Answer:
A.
(1) and (3) only
70.
___________ original name was Kumarasamy Nayak.
Answer:
B.
Oomaithurai
71.
According to Valluvar, what is the weapon to destroy the arrogance of foes?
Answer:
D.
Wealth
72.
“___________ that man desire it is plain whom others wealth
Delights not, feeling envious pain”.
Whom does Thiruvalluvar refers to in the given above Thirukkural?
Delights not, feeling envious pain”.
Whom does Thiruvalluvar refers to in the given above Thirukkural?
Answer:
A.
Nor wealth nor virtue does that man
73.
What kind of Dhoti worn by maternal uncle while singing lullaby you identified?
Answer:
C.
Thuvai Dhoti
74.
“Utruzhi uthaviyum uruporul koduthum” –
What field is eulogised in this Purananootru Paadal?
What field is eulogised in this Purananootru Paadal?
Answer:
A.
Education (Kalvi)
75.
Choose the Sangam period in which the poet Nakkirar was considered the most predominant poet :
Answer:
B.
(b) only