TNPSC Group 4 2011
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
The dam constructed across the river Sutlej is
A.
Bhakra-Nangal
B.
Hirakud
C.
Damodar dam
D.
Stanley Reservoir.
Answer:
A.
Bhakra-Nangal
2.
The headquarters of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission is situated at
A.
Trichy
B.
Madurai
C.
Chennai
D.
Tirupur.
Answer:
C.
Chennai
3.
The first war against the British rule was started in Tamil Nadu by
A.
Kattabomman
B.
Pulithevar
C.
Chinna Marudhu
D.
Velunachiar.
Answer:
B.
Pulithevar
4.
Wheat granary of India is
A.
Punjab
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Orissa.
Answer:
A.
Punjab
5.
Newton's third law is applicable to bodies
A.
at rest only
B.
in motion only
C.
both at rest and in motion
D.
with same mass
Answer:
C.
both at rest and in motion
6.
Metal present in blood is
A.
Al
B.
Mg
C.
Fe
D.
Cu.
Answer:
C.
Fe
7.
UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on
A.
10th December, 1945
B.
10th December, 1946
C.
10th December, 1947
D.
10th December, 1948.
Answer:
D.
10th December, 1948.
8.
The book written by Krishnadevaraya was
A.
Amuktha Malyada
B.
Kambaramayanayam
C.
Sivagnana bodham
D.
Mahabharatam.
Answer:
A.
Amuktha Malyada
9.
"Kadhai podhi paadal" is known as
A.
Periyapuranam
B.
Thiruvilaiyadal puranam
C.
Vishnu puranam
D.
Kandha puranam.
Answer:
A.
Periyapuranam
10.
Greenhouse gas is
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Oxygen
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen.
Answer:
A.
Carbon dioxide
11.
The highest peak in India is
A.
Mt. Everest
B.
Mt. Kanchenjunga
C.
Mt. K₂
D.
Mt. Dhoulagiri.
Answer:
C.
Mt. K₂
12.
The smallest unit of the Pallava administration is
A.
Nadu
B.
Kottam
C.
Oor
D.
Mandalam.
Answer:
C.
Oor
13.
Who is the inventor of steam engine ?
A.
James Watt
B.
Gopal
C.
R. Bhatt
D.
Mohini Sethi.
Answer:
A.
James Watt
14.
Blood platelets help in
A.
Immunity
B.
Gaseous transport
C.
Blood clotting
D.
Acid-base balance.
Answer:
C.
Blood clotting
15.
Initially, the cutting action of the waves against the base of coastal land
produces
produces
A.
Tombolo
B.
Cliff
C.
Spit
D.
Sea cave.
Answer:
B.
Cliff
16.
The first woman doctor in Tamil Nadu is
A.
Pandit Ramabai
B.
Dr. Annie Besant
C.
Dr. Muthulakshmi
D.
Dr. Sarojini Naidu.
Answer:
C.
Dr. Muthulakshmi
17.
The most outstanding military leader of Western Bihar in the Great Revolt of
1857 was
1857 was
A.
Kunwar Singh
B.
Govind Singh
C.
Ranjit Singh
D.
Bahadur Shah II.
Answer:
A.
Kunwar Singh
18.
The location of an ISRO launching station dedicated to the United Nations in
1968 is
1968 is
A.
Thumba
B.
Chennai
C.
Delhi
D.
Mumbai.
Answer:
A.
Thumba
19.
The unit of radiation exposure is
A.
candela
B.
dioptre
C.
kelvin
D.
roentgen.
Answer:
D.
roentgen.
20.
pH value of blood is
A.
5.5 to 7.5
B.
4.5 to 5.5
C.
7.3 to 7.5
D.
4.0 to 4.4.
Answer:
C.
7.3 to 7.5
21.
The link language of India is
A.
French
B.
Japanese
C.
Greek
D.
English.
Answer:
D.
English.
22.
In 1025 A.D., Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the most celebrated Hindu temple at
A.
Khajuraho
B.
Somnath
C.
Dilwara
D.
Puri Jagannath.
Answer:
B.
Somnath
23.
Who said, "Every Tamil student should read Periya Puranam in deep" ?
A.
Caldwell
B.
Dr. G. U. Pope
C.
Veeramamunivar
D.
Dr. U. Ve. Sa.
Answer:
B.
Dr. G. U. Pope
24.
Severe diarrhoea is a symptom of
A.
Tuberculosis
B.
Cholera
C.
Leprosy
D.
Anthrax.
Answer:
B.
Cholera
25.
The world's deepest 'Marina Trench' is located in
A.
Pacific ocean
B.
Atlantic ocean
C.
Arctic ocean
D.
Indian ocean.
Answer:
A.
Pacific ocean