TNPSC Group 4 2012
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
Which one of the following is correctly matched ?
A.
Delhi Durbar — S. N. Bannerjee
B.
Abhinava Bharat — Savarkar Brothers
C.
Indian Association — Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Servant of India Society — W. C. Bannerjee.
Answer:
B.
Abhinava Bharat — Savarkar Brothers
2.
Which one of the following is incorrectly matched ?
A.
New army regulations — Vellore mutiny
B.
Sir John Cradock — Commander-in-Chief
C.
Lord William Bentinck — Governor of Madras
D.
4th Regiment rose in revolt against — Colonel Forbes.
Answer:
D.
4th Regiment rose in revolt against — Colonel Forbes.
3.
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Assam | 1. Ponam |
| b) Orissa | 2. Mashan |
| c) Andhra Pradesh | 3. Jhum |
| d) Kerala | 4. Podu |
A.
3 2 1 4
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
3 4 2 1
D.
2 1 4 3.
Answer:
C.
3 4 2 1
4.
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
| ( Generation of Computers ) | |
|---|---|
| List I | List II |
| a) Present day | 1. Valves |
| b) First | 2. Integrated Circuits |
| c) Second | 3. Fifth generation |
| d) Third | 4. Transistors |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
4 2 1 3
C.
3 1 4 2
D.
1 4 3 2.
Answer:
C.
3 1 4 2
5.
Which is the correct statement ?
'Ratooning' is the process followed in the cultivation of
I.
Sugarcane
II.
Paddy
III. Cotton
IV.
Jute.
Of these
'Ratooning' is the process followed in the cultivation of
I.
Sugarcane
II.
Paddy
III. Cotton
IV.
Jute.
Of these
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
III only
D.
IV only.
Answer:
A.
I only
6.
Match the deserts in List I with their respective countries in List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Thar | 1. Africa |
| b) Atacama | 2. China |
| c) Sahel | 3. Chile |
| d) Gobi | 4. India |
A.
1 3 4 2
B.
2 1 3 4
C.
4 3 1 2
D.
3 2 1 4.
Answer:
C.
4 3 1 2
7.
Consider the following statements :
I.
Mercury has the fastest orbital motion
II.
Mars requires 687 days to complete one revolution
III. Saturn is the fifth planet from the sun.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct ?
I.
Mercury has the fastest orbital motion
II.
Mars requires 687 days to complete one revolution
III. Saturn is the fifth planet from the sun.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct ?
A.
I only
B.
I and II
C.
II and III
D.
1. II and III.
Answer:
B.
I and II
8.
In Tamil Nadu hill rocks are called by different names in different areas. Match hill rocks areas in List I with their different names in List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Vellore | 1. Kolli hills |
| b) Namakkal | 2. Kalvarayan |
| c) Villupuram | 3. Gingee hills |
| d) Tiruvannamalai | 4. Elagiri hills |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
3 2 1 4
C.
4 1 2 3
D.
1 2 3 4.
Answer:
C.
4 1 2 3
9.
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
I. In India. the winds that blow from north get deflected and come from
the north west. These winds are known as the 'retreating monsoon'.
II.
In India, the winds that blow from the north get deflected and come
from the north east. These winds are known as the 'retreating
monsoon'.
Of these
I. In India. the winds that blow from north get deflected and come from
the north west. These winds are known as the 'retreating monsoon'.
II.
In India, the winds that blow from the north get deflected and come
from the north east. These winds are known as the 'retreating
monsoon'.
Of these
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II.
Answer:
B.
II only
10.
Consider the following statements :
I.
Himachal lies between Himadri and Siwalik ranges.
II. Passes are the natural gaps across the mountains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
I.
Himachal lies between Himadri and Siwalik ranges.
II. Passes are the natural gaps across the mountains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II.
Answer:
C.
Both I and II
11.
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Australia | 1. Horses |
| b) South Africa | 2. Bisons |
| c) Eurasia | 3. Kangaroos |
| d) North America | 4. Zebras |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
3 4 1 2
D.
1 2 3 4.
Answer:
C.
3 4 1 2
12.
Which endocrine gland is attached to kidney ?
A.
Pituitary gland
B.
Thyroid gland
C.
Pancreas
D.
Adrenal gland.
Answer:
D.
Adrenal gland.
13.
The opaqueness of the lens of the eye is known as
A.
Retinopathy
B.
Cataract
C.
Astigmatism
D.
Presbiopia.
Answer:
B.
Cataract
14.
Find out the correct composition of Honey :
A.
Sugar, Mineral, Pollen. Vitamin
B.
Sugar, Protein, Pollen, Vitamin
C.
Sugar. Mineral, Fat, Vitamin
D.
Sugar, Mineral. Fat. Amino acid.
Answer:
A.
Sugar, Mineral, Pollen. Vitamin
15.
Inheritance of genetic defects to children can be prevented by
A.
Somatic cell gene therapy
B.
Germ cell gene therapy
C.
Cloning technique
D.
Karyotyping.
Answer:
B.
Germ cell gene therapy
16.
Consider the following statements :
I.
Removal of trees and vegetation would affect both land and water
ecosystems.
II.
There will be lot of food for organisms.
Of these
I.
Removal of trees and vegetation would affect both land and water
ecosystems.
II.
There will be lot of food for organisms.
Of these
A.
I is correct, but II is wrong
B.
I is wrong, but II is correct
C.
Both are correct
D.
Both are wrong.
Answer:
A.
I is correct, but II is wrong
17.
The bottle lid made of cork is viewed with the help of lens. There are many
chambers in it. This observation by ............................ led to the discovery of cell.
chambers in it. This observation by ............................ led to the discovery of cell.
A.
Gregor Mendel
B.
Charles Darwin
C.
Robert Hooke
D.
Robert Brown.
Answer:
C.
Robert Hooke
18.
Raw materials of photosynthesis are
I. Sunlight, chlorophyll
II. CO2, H2O
III. Sunlight, biliprotein
IV. H₂O, vitamins.
Of these
I. Sunlight, chlorophyll
II. CO2, H2O
III. Sunlight, biliprotein
IV. H₂O, vitamins.
Of these
A.
I & IV
B.
II & IV
C.
I & II
D.
III & IV.
Answer:
C.
I & II
19.
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Brinjal | 1. Legume |
| b) Apple | 2. Berry |
| c) Pea | 3. Septicidal capsule |
| d) Lady's finger | 4. Pome |
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
4 1 3 2
C.
3 1 2 4
D.
1 2 3 4.
Answer:
A.
2 4 1 3
20.
Respiratory substrates are
I. Carbohydrates
II. Fats
III. Proteins
IV. Vitamins.
Of these
I. Carbohydrates
II. Fats
III. Proteins
IV. Vitamins.
Of these
A.
I, II and IV
B.
I, II and III
C.
I, III and IV
D.
I, II, III and IV.
Answer:
B.
I, II and III
21.
The role of aluminium in aluminothermic process is
A.
oxidising agent
B.
catalyst
C.
reducing agent
D.
moderator.
Answer:
C.
reducing agent
22.
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Finely divided nickel | 1. Oxidation |
| b) Acidified potassium dichromate | 2. Reducing agent |
| c) Loss of electrons | 3. Reduction |
| d) Gain of electrons | 4. Oxidising agent |
A.
2 1 3 4
B.
3 2 1 4
C.
2 4 1 3
D.
1 2 4 3.
Answer:
C.
2 4 1 3
23.
Green manures can be obtained from which of the following ?
A.
Cowdung and plant wastage
B.
Sun-hemp and cluster bean
C.
Sun-hemp and cowdung
D.
Cowdung and animal wastage.
Answer:
B.
Sun-hemp and cluster bean
24.
Electroplating is a process of coating one metal over the other metal by
electrolysis. In the electroplating of silver spoon with gold. the silver spoon must
be taken as
electrolysis. In the electroplating of silver spoon with gold. the silver spoon must
be taken as
A.
cathode
B.
anode
C.
electrolyte
D.
both (A) & (B).
Answer:
A.
cathode
25.
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
I.
During oxidation. addition of hydrogen takes place.
II.
During oxidation, loss of electrons takes place.
III.
During oxidation, gain of electrons takes place.
IV. During oxidation, addition of electropositive ion takes place.
Of these
I.
During oxidation. addition of hydrogen takes place.
II.
During oxidation, loss of electrons takes place.
III.
During oxidation, gain of electrons takes place.
IV. During oxidation, addition of electropositive ion takes place.
Of these
A.
I & III are correct
B.
III alone is correct
C.
II alone is correct
D.
I & IV are correct.
Answer:
C.
II alone is correct