TNPSC Group 4 2014
General Studies Questions 1 to 25
1.
If power of a lens is -0.5 dioptre focal length and type of lens is
Answer:
A.
2 m, concave
2.
Find the odd one out :
Related with heat in one action.
Related with heat in one action.
Answer:
C.
Absorption
3.
Match the following:
| (a) Potassium chlorate | 1. Constipation |
| (b) Epsum salt | 2. Match industry |
| (c) Copper sulphate salt | 3. Crackers |
| (d) Potassium nitrate | 4. Fungicide |
Answer:
C.
2 1 4 3
4.
Find the correct statement/s :
I. After the release of the ovum the ruptured graffian follicle is transformed into corpus luteum.
II. Corpus luteum a transitory endocrine gland.
I. After the release of the ovum the ruptured graffian follicle is transformed into corpus luteum.
II. Corpus luteum a transitory endocrine gland.
Answer:
D.
Both I and II are correct
5.
Pseudomonas putida a genetically engineered bacterium was invented by
Answer:
D.
Dr. Ananda Mohan Chakraborty
6.
Point out the wrong statement/statements in the following :
(i) Organisms which are able to synthesize their own food are called autotrophs
(ii) Organisms which are unable to synthesize their own food are called heterotrophs
(iii) Organisms which are unable to synthesize their own food are called autotrophs
(iv) Organisms which are able to prepare their own food are called heterotrophs
(i) Organisms which are able to synthesize their own food are called autotrophs
(ii) Organisms which are unable to synthesize their own food are called heterotrophs
(iii) Organisms which are unable to synthesize their own food are called autotrophs
(iv) Organisms which are able to prepare their own food are called heterotrophs
Answer:
D.
(iii) and (iv)
7.
What is the genome of AIDS virus made up of?
Answer:
B.
RNA
8.
Which authority conducts the Local Bodies Elections?
Answer:
A.
State Election Commission
9.
During the period of which Indian Prime Minister was there hung Parliament?
Answer:
C.
I.K. Gujral
10.
The Period of Tenth Five Year plan is
Answer:
A.
2002-2007
11.
Choose the answer:
____________ Article of the Constitution prohibits the state from arbitrarily arresting any person.
____________ Article of the Constitution prohibits the state from arbitrarily arresting any person.
Answer:
A.
Article 22
12.
In which part of the Constitution of India is dealt with Fundamental Rights?
Answer:
B.
Part III
13.
'Glimpses of World History' was written by
Answer:
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
14.
Forty-Second Amendment Act came into force in the year
Answer:
B.
1976
15.
When was the uniform pattern of education policy introduced in our country?
Answer:
B.
1968
16.
FERA is ____________ Exchange Regulation Act.
Answer:
A.
Foreign
17.
The first five year plan of India was launched in
Answer:
B.
1951
18.
Choose the correct answer:
I. Nimbus clouds are vertical clouds
II. Nimbus clouds are high clouds
III. Nimbus clouds are low clouds
IV. Nimbus clouds are cotton-like clouds
I. Nimbus clouds are vertical clouds
II. Nimbus clouds are high clouds
III. Nimbus clouds are low clouds
IV. Nimbus clouds are cotton-like clouds
Answer:
A.
I only
19.
Unequal distribution of the rate of growth of population due to two reasons
Answer:
C.
Nature of terrain and climate
20.
Which statement is correct?
I. Eutrophication means natural nutrient enrichment of streams and lakes
II. Water pollution mainly affects the water based ecosystem.
III. The unwanted sound cannot damage physiological and psychological health
I. Eutrophication means natural nutrient enrichment of streams and lakes
II. Water pollution mainly affects the water based ecosystem.
III. The unwanted sound cannot damage physiological and psychological health
Answer:
C.
I and II
21.
The Poet known as the "Parrot of India" was
Answer:
C.
Amirkhusrau
22.
Shivaji was born at
Answer:
C.
Shivner
23.
Language is the means of
Answer:
C.
Communication
24.
Which one of the following is correctly matched?
I. Kudavola System - Cheras
II. Variya perumakkal - Pandyas
III. Varipothagam - Cholas
IV. Boomi Puthras - Kalapiras
I. Kudavola System - Cheras
II. Variya perumakkal - Pandyas
III. Varipothagam - Cholas
IV. Boomi Puthras - Kalapiras
Answer:
C.
III
25.
Which one of the following is correctly matched?
Answer:
C.
Swaraj Party - C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru