TNPSC Group 2 2024 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
1.
Which of the following Harappan sites are not in India?
A.
Mohenjodara and Harappa
B.
Lothal and Kalibangan
C.
Bhanwali and Ropar
D.
Surkotada and Dholavira
Answer:
A.
Mohenjodara and Harappa
2.
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?
A.
Chilika region
B.
Nellore region
C.
Machillipatinam
D.
Sundarbans Area
Answer:
D.
Sundarbans Area
3.
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?
A.
Gonds
B.
Todas
C.
Bhils
D.
Santhals
Answer:
C.
Bhils
4.
The northern upland of the Karnataka Plateau is known as
A.
Malnad
B.
Betwa
C.
Dhasan
D.
Maidan
Answer:
A.
Malnad
5.
Which Ministry launched the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and ‘Chakshu’ facility on Sanchar Saathi portal?
A.
Ministry of Power
B.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
C.
Ministry of Communications and Information
D.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer:
C.
Ministry of Communications and Information
6.
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 |
A.
5, 2, 3, 4
B.
2, 1, 4, 5
C.
2, 4, 1, 3
D.
5, 3, 1, 2
Answer:
C.
2, 4, 1, 3
7.
Who had been given the "Shilp Awards" by the Ministry of Textiles and Industry?
A.
to legendary drama artists
B.
to rural women entrepreneurs
C.
to legendary farmers
D.
to legendary crafts person
Answer:
D.
to legendary crafts person
8.
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.
A.
Perpendicular
B.
Parallel
C.
Same
D.
Opposite
Answer:
A.
Perpendicular
9.
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 |
A.
2 3 1 4
B.
2 1 4 3
C.
3 2 1 4
D.
2 4 3 1
Answer:
A.
2 3 1 4
10.
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.
A.
[A] is true, [R] is the correct explanation
B.
Both [A] and [R] are true
C.
[A] is false, [R] is true
D.
[A] is true, [R] is not the correct explanation
Answer:
D.
[A] is true, [R] is not the correct explanation
11.
Objectivity, Predictability and Generality are the features of
A.
Scientific method
B.
Scientific enquiry
C.
Scientific attitude
D.
Scientific experiment
Answer:
A.
Scientific method
12.
Identify the correct expansion/meaning of “CEDAW”
A.
Convention of the expansion and development of Adolescent Women
B.
Convention of the execution of different ideas for women
C.
Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
D.
Congregation of the eradication of all forms of discrimination against women
Answer:
C.
Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
13.
Which one of the following is a one-stop source for all the geospatial data for the state of Tamil Nadu?
A.
Tamil Nadu Geographical Positioning System (TNGPS)
B.
Tamil Nadu Geographical Information System (TNGIS)
C.
Tamil Nadu Global Information System (TNGIS)
D.
Tamil Nadu Global Positioning System (TNGPS)
Answer:
B.
Tamil Nadu Geographical Information System (TNGIS)
14.
The United Nation has declared 1987 as
A.
International year of Girl Children
B.
International year of Shelter for the homeless
C.
International year of Women
D.
International year of Cleanliness
Answer:
B.
International year of Shelter for the homeless
15.
In which year Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu MSME Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau?
A.
2021
B.
2018
C.
2001
D.
2011
Answer:
A.
2021
16.
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 |
A.
4 2 1 3
B.
4 1 2 3
C.
4 3 1 2
D.
3 4 1 2
Answer:
C.
4 3 1 2
17.
According to 2011 census, the density of population in Tamil Nadu is
A.
450 per square km
B.
555 per square km
C.
650 per square km
D.
750 per square km
Answer:
B.
555 per square km
18.
Tamil women who were competent in literature, music and drama were called as
A.
Mudukkuravai
B.
Mudinmagalir
C.
Viraliyar
D.
Kanagaiyar
Answer:
A.
Mudukkuravai
19.
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
A.
(1) and (3) only
B.
(1) and (4) only
C.
(1), (3) and (4) only
D.
(2), (3) and (4) only
Answer:
A.
(1) and (3) only
20.
___________ original name was Kumarasamy Nayak.
A.
Kattabomman
B.
Oomaithurai
C.
Dheeran Chinnamalai
D.
Marudhu Pandiyar
Answer:
B.
Oomaithurai
21.
According to Valluvar, what is the weapon to destroy the arrogance of foes?
A.
Heroism
B.
Force
C.
Fort
D.
Wealth
Answer:
D.
Wealth
22.
“___________ 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?
A.
Nor wealth nor virtue does that man
B.
Man of envious heart
C.
Envy they have within
D.
Goodman
Answer:
A.
Nor wealth nor virtue does that man
23.
What kind of Dhoti worn by maternal uncle while singing lullaby you identified?
A.
Silk Dhoti
B.
Sandal Dhoti
C.
Thuvai Dhoti
D.
Mallu Dhoti
Answer:
C.
Thuvai Dhoti
24.
“Utruzhi uthaviyum uruporul koduthum” –
What field is eulogised in this Purananootru Paadal?
What field is eulogised in this Purananootru Paadal?
A.
Education (Kalvi)
B.
Charity (Eegai)
C.
Integrity (Nermai)
D.
Truth (Unmai)
Answer:
A.
Education (Kalvi)
25.
Choose the Sangam period in which the poet Nakkirar was considered the most predominant poet :
A.
(a) only
B.
(b) only
C.
(c) and (d) only
D.
(b) and (c) only
Answer:
B.
(b) only