TNPSC Group 4 2014
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
Which British commander captured the place Nerkkattum Seval?
A.
Colonel Heron
B.
Colonel Campel
C.
Jackson Durai
D.
Pulithdevar
Answer:
B.
Colonel Campel
2.
The First Indian Governor General of Independent India was
A.
Lord Mountbatten
B.
Lord Rippon
C.
Rajagopalachari
D.
Lord Canning
Answer:
C.
Rajagopalachari
3.
Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood in protest against ____________ incident.
A.
The Jallian Walla Bagh Massacre
B.
Rowlat Act
C.
Chauri Chaura Incident
D.
Dandhi March
Answer:
A.
The Jallian Walla Bagh Massacre
4.
Choose the incorrect pair:
A.
Bayern Munich - Foot Ball
B.
Missy Franklin - Swimming
C.
Sebastian Vettel - Tennis
D.
Dale Steyn - Hockey
Answer:
D.
Dale Steyn - Hockey
5.
Match the following:
| (a) David Wilkie | 1. Dance |
| (b) Padma Subramaniyam | 2. Music |
| (c) Abdul Walid Khan | 3. Sculpture |
| (d) Auguste Rodin | 4. Painting |
A.
2 1 3 4
B.
2 1 4 3
C.
4 1 2 3
D.
4 2 3 1
Answer:
C.
4 1 2 3
6.
Match the following:
| (a) Afghanistan | 1. National Congress |
| (b) Argentina | 2. National Assembly |
| (c) Zimbabwe | 3. Parliament |
| (d) Singapore | 4. House of Assembly |
A.
2 1 3 4
B.
4 1 3 2
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
2 1 4 3
Answer:
D.
2 1 4 3
7.
Highest Polling percentage of 16th Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu constituency is
A.
Madurai
B.
Tiruvallur
C.
Dharmapuri
D.
Arakkonam
Answer:
C.
Dharmapuri
8.
Doordarshan provides free-to-air DTH service as
I. Ku - band
II. DD direct +
III. S band
IV. K band
I. Ku - band
II. DD direct +
III. S band
IV. K band
A.
I only
B.
I and II only
C.
III only
D.
I and IV only
Answer:
B.
I and II only
9.
Which country does Crimea belongs to?
A.
Georgia
B.
Belarus
C.
Russia
D.
Latvia
Answer:
C.
Russia
10.
National Sports for Indonesia is
A.
Chess
B.
Hockey
C.
Volley Ball
D.
Badminton
Answer:
D.
Badminton
11.
Choose the right answer:
Which of the four metropolitan cities connecting the six lanes super highways?
Which of the four metropolitan cities connecting the six lanes super highways?
A.
Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Nagpur
B.
Chennai, Delhi, Nagpur and Kochi
C.
Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kochi
D.
Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata
Answer:
D.
Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata
12.
Which lake is located in the eastern part of Great lakes?
A.
Lake superior
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Ontario
D.
Lake Huron
Answer:
C.
Lake Ontario
13.
Match the following:
| (a) Force | 1. Watt |
| (b) Momentum | 2. Joule |
| (c) Power | 3. Kg.m.s-1 |
| (d) Energy | 4. Newton |
A.
4 1 2 3
B.
3 2 1 4
C.
3 1 2 4
D.
4 3 1 2
Answer:
D.
4 3 1 2
14.
Choose the correct one:
If kerosene, water and mercury is taken in a same glass tumbler, arrange the position of them from the top to the bottom of the glass tumbler.
If kerosene, water and mercury is taken in a same glass tumbler, arrange the position of them from the top to the bottom of the glass tumbler.
A.
Mercury, Kerosene, Water
B.
Kerosene, Water, Mercury
C.
Water, Mercury, Kerosene
D.
Kerosene, Mercury, Water
Answer:
B.
Kerosene, Water, Mercury
15.
The percentage of Gold in 22 Carat is
A.
91.67%
B.
75%
C.
67.91%
D.
96.17%
Answer:
A.
91.67%
16.
Find out the calcium compound found on bones and teeth
A.
Calcium carbonate
B.
Calcium phosphate
C.
Calcium chloride
D.
Calcium sulphate
Answer:
B.
Calcium phosphate
17.
Among the following which one is not an Insecticide?
A.
DDT
B.
BHC
C.
Zinc phosphide
D.
Zinc sulphide
Answer:
D.
Zinc sulphide
18.
Identify the incorrect pair:
I. Albumin - Water balance
II. Globulin - Immunity
III. Fibrinogen - Blood clotting
IV. Plasma - Solid component
I. Albumin - Water balance
II. Globulin - Immunity
III. Fibrinogen - Blood clotting
IV. Plasma - Solid component
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Answer:
D.
IV
19.
Which among the following food chain is an example for Grassland ecosystem?
A.
Grass → Deer → Fox → Tiger
B.
Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Eagle
C.
Grass → Frog → Snake → Elephant
D.
Grass → Cattle → Lion
Answer:
B.
Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Eagle
20.
Which gas is release the refrigerator?
A.
CH4
B.
Cl
C.
H2
D.
CFC
Answer:
D.
CFC
21.
The Governor is appointed by
A.
Judge
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Minister
D.
President
Answer:
D.
President
22.
How long can a money bill be delayed by the Rajya Sabha?
A.
Two months
B.
Six weeks
C.
30 days
D.
14 days
Answer:
D.
14 days
23.
Which article permits Separate Constitution for the State of Jammu-Kashmir?
A.
Article 370
B.
Article 390
C.
Article 161
D.
Article 356
Answer:
A.
Article 370