TNPSC Group 2 2025 Preliminary Examination
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
51.
Choose the correct answer by using Reason [R] and Assertion [A]:
Assertion [A]: The Constitution of India specifically mentions the power of Judicial review.
Reason [R]: The Judiciary has successfully expanded the scope of Judicial review over the years.
Assertion [A]: The Constitution of India specifically mentions the power of Judicial review.
Reason [R]: The Judiciary has successfully expanded the scope of Judicial review over the years.
Answer:
C.
[A] is false, [R] is true
52.
Identify the correct order of the table of Precedence
Answer:
B.
Vice-President, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Chief Ministers of States, Ministers of State of the Union
53.
Find out which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Answer:
C.
Prakash Singh Case (2006) - Judicial Reforms
54.
Read the following passage and answer the items that follow. Your answer to this item should be based on the passage only.
A nation or society without the participation of women cannot achieve development. If we eliminate gender discrimination women will deliver all the potentials. Knowledge to develop the family the nation and the world. As former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has stated - Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is precondition for meeting the challenges of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.
A nation or society without the participation of women cannot achieve development. If we eliminate gender discrimination women will deliver all the potentials. Knowledge to develop the family the nation and the world. As former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has stated - Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is precondition for meeting the challenges of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.
Answer:
B.
Importance has to be given to reduce gender discrimination
55.
"No man shall be taken or imprisoned, disseized or outlawed, or exiled, or in any way destroyed save... by the law of the land".
This famous clause is in...
This famous clause is in...
Answer:
C.
Magna Carta
56.
Consider the statements on the national co-operative development corporation (NCDC) and choose the correct answer
(1) It is a statutory corporation
(2) It is an autonomous organization
(3) Now it is a public financial institution
(4) Operating under the administrative control of ministry of agriculture and farmer welfare
(1) It is a statutory corporation
(2) It is an autonomous organization
(3) Now it is a public financial institution
(4) Operating under the administrative control of ministry of agriculture and farmer welfare
Answer:
B.
(1) and (3) only
57.
Assertion [A]: HIV infection more often spreads due to conscious behaviour patterns.
Reason [R]: The infection of AIDS in blood transfusion patients may occur due to poor monitoring
Reason [R]: The infection of AIDS in blood transfusion patients may occur due to poor monitoring
Answer:
C.
Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
58.
Match correctly the systems/ideologies with their corresponding names:
| (a) Report of Ryotwari System | 1. Thanthai Periyar |
| (b) Panchamer Schools as Adidravida Schools | 2. Thomas Munro and Francis Ellis |
| (c) Leader fought against Patriarchal Chauvinism | 3. John Rawls |
| (d) Theory of Justice | 4. Ayothidasar and Singaravelar |
Answer:
D.
2 4 1 3
59.
Assertion [A]: Women's empowerment is a cornerstone of social justice. Initiatives such as working women hostels, creches and women-specific skilling programmes aim to enhance women's participation in the work force.
Reason [R]: Removing barriers to women's participation in the economy, the Government is fostering a more inclusive and dynamic work force.
Reason [R]: Removing barriers to women's participation in the economy, the Government is fostering a more inclusive and dynamic work force.
Answer:
C.
Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
60.
The initative to eliminate open defecation in India and improve solid waste management through the 'Swachh Bharat mission', leads to
Answer:
C.
Improve public health and foster a culture of cleanliness
61.
Tax Incentives for startup companies for a period of three years have been introduced in the
Answer:
A.
Finance Act, 2016
62.
Which of the following is incorrectly paired in rural-urban migration?
(1) Rural to rural migration - Reverse push back
(2) Rural to urban migration - Push - Pull activity
(3) Urban to urban migration - Urban turnover
(4) Urban to rural migration - Rural turnover
(1) Rural to rural migration - Reverse push back
(2) Rural to urban migration - Push - Pull activity
(3) Urban to urban migration - Urban turnover
(4) Urban to rural migration - Rural turnover
Answer:
A.
(1) and (4)
63.
The major renewable energy source in Tamil Nadu
Answer:
A.
Windmill
64.
Assertion [A]: Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories.
Reason [R]: Migration can be external or international.
Reason [R]: Migration can be external or international.
Answer:
C.
Both [A] and [R] are true
65.
Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
(1) Coimbatore – Manchester of South India
(2) Madurai – Cultural capital of Tamil Nadu
(3) Namakkal – Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu
(4) Thanjavur – Egg city
(1) Coimbatore – Manchester of South India
(2) Madurai – Cultural capital of Tamil Nadu
(3) Namakkal – Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu
(4) Thanjavur – Egg city
Answer:
D.
(3) and (4)
66.
Which of the following are correctly paired?
(1) Kurinji - Parrot
(2) Mullai - Wild-cock
(3) Marudam - Lark
(4) Neydal - Owl
(5) Palai - Pigeon
(1) Kurinji - Parrot
(2) Mullai - Wild-cock
(3) Marudam - Lark
(4) Neydal - Owl
(5) Palai - Pigeon
Answer:
D.
(1), (2), (5)
67.
Choose the right matches among type:
(1) Kaverippakkam Inscription - Varaguna
(2) Thirumukkudal Inscription - Virarajendra
(3) Tiruvalangadu Plates - Rajendra I
(4) Uthiramerur Inscription - Parantaka I
(1) Kaverippakkam Inscription - Varaguna
(2) Thirumukkudal Inscription - Virarajendra
(3) Tiruvalangadu Plates - Rajendra I
(4) Uthiramerur Inscription - Parantaka I
Answer:
C.
(2), (3) and (4) are correct
68.
Read the following assertion and reason and select the correct answer from the code given below.
Assertion [A]: In 1801 the British attacked Sivagangai with a powerful army.
Reason [R]: In 1801 the Marudhu brother Chinna Marudhu gave asylum to Oomaidurai.
Assertion [A]: In 1801 the British attacked Sivagangai with a powerful army.
Reason [R]: In 1801 the Marudhu brother Chinna Marudhu gave asylum to Oomaidurai.
Answer:
C.
Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
69.
Identify the party which started Anti-Non Cooperation League in Madras Presidency.
Answer:
B.
Justice Party
70.
Thirukkural is a compilation of the sublime, pure human thoughts according to M. Ariel - Based on this saying who has referred the Thirukkural as the Tamil's sacred book
Answer:
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
71.
Find out the correct statement:
(1) Thirukkural was translated in Hindi - Appathetsithar
(2) Thirukkural was translated in German - Arial
(3) Thirukkural starts with alphabet 'அ' (Aa) and end with 'ன' (Na)
(4) Friendship has 13 chapters
(1) Thirukkural was translated in Hindi - Appathetsithar
(2) Thirukkural was translated in German - Arial
(3) Thirukkural starts with alphabet 'அ' (Aa) and end with 'ன' (Na)
(4) Friendship has 13 chapters
Answer:
B.
(1), (3) only
72.
To arrange Valluvar's statement about Sageness
(1) Modesty
(2) Truth
(3) Love
(4) Obligation
(5) Complaisance
(1) Modesty
(2) Truth
(3) Love
(4) Obligation
(5) Complaisance
Answer:
D.
(3), (1), (4), (5), (2)
73.
Assertion [A]: "All opinions are here, There is nothing
that is not in it".
Reason [R]: Many of Thiruvalluvar's ideas were innovative and revolutionary compared to the prevailing policies of his time.
that is not in it".
Reason [R]: Many of Thiruvalluvar's ideas were innovative and revolutionary compared to the prevailing policies of his time.
Answer:
D.
Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
74.
"Iruppu Mugam Seriththa Aenthelil Maruppin" - Identify the figure of speech used in the above line
Answer:
A.
Simile
75.
Choose the right matches of the following places where Sangam period coins were found in Tamil Nadu.
(1) Dharmapuri - Thoppoor
(2) Salem - Kanniyan Kuttai
(3) Erode - Mukkombu
(4) Trichy - Vembavoor
(1) Dharmapuri - Thoppoor
(2) Salem - Kanniyan Kuttai
(3) Erode - Mukkombu
(4) Trichy - Vembavoor
Answer:
D.
(2) and (4) are correct