TNPSC Group 4 2014
General Studies Questions 51 to 75
1.
The Multi-Functionary at the district level is
A.
District Health Officer
B.
District Labour Officer
C.
Tahsildar
D.
District Collector
Answer:
D.
District Collector
2.
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A) : Governor can promulgate ordinance when the state legislative is not in session under Article 213.
Reason (R) : These ordinance must be approved by the legislative within six months.
Select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:
Assertion (A) : Governor can promulgate ordinance when the state legislative is not in session under Article 213.
Reason (R) : These ordinance must be approved by the legislative within six months.
Select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are false
B.
(A) is false and (R) is true
C.
(A) is true and (R) is false
D.
Both (A) and (R) are true
Answer:
D.
Both (A) and (R) are true
3.
Usually the population of a Corporation is
A.
5 lakhs
B.
7 lakhs
C.
8 lakhs
D.
10 lakhs
Answer:
D.
10 lakhs
4.
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answers using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Rice production | 1. Punjab and Haryana |
| (b) Wheat production | 2. Coorg and Nilgiris |
| (c) Jute production | 3. Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal |
| (d) Coffee plants | 4. West Bengal and Assam |
A.
1 2 4 3
B.
2 1 4 3
C.
1 3 4 2
D.
3 1 4 2
Answer:
D.
3 1 4 2
5.
Registration of Partnership is
A.
Compulsory
B.
Optional
C.
Not necessary
D.
Not compulsory
Answer:
B.
Optional
6.
The Hindustan Shipyard is located at
A.
Kochi
B.
Kolkatta
C.
Mumbai
D.
Visakapatnam
Answer:
D.
Visakapatnam
7.
Match:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Primary activities | 1. 'Pink' collar workers |
| (b) Secondary activities | 2. 'Red' collar workers |
| (c) Tertiary activities | 3. White collar workers |
| (d) Quarternary | 4. Blue collar workers |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
2 4 1 3
D.
4 3 2 1
Answer:
C.
2 4 1 3
8.
The last king of the Mauryan Dynasty was
A.
Pushyamitra
B.
Brihadratha
C.
Ajathasatru
D.
Bimbisara
Answer:
B.
Brihadratha
9.
Match the following:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Mohenjadaro | 1. Gujarat |
| (b) Kalibangan | 2. Punjab |
| (c) Lothal | 3. Rajasthan |
| (d) Harappa | 4. Sind |
A.
3 1 2 4
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
1 2 4 3
D.
2 4 3 1
Answer:
B.
4 3 1 2
10.
Which king introduced "Chain of Justice" in the field of justice?
A.
Jahangir
B.
Akbar
C.
Asokar
D.
Shahjahan
Answer:
A.
Jahangir
11.
According to Quran "Mamaluk" means
I. The poor
II. The slave
III. The rich
IV. The king
I. The poor
II. The slave
III. The rich
IV. The king
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
D
Answer:
B.
II
12.
The Vijayanagar Empire founded in the year
A.
1337 A.D.
B.
1336 A.D.
C.
1338 A.D.
D.
1335 A.D.
Answer:
B.
1336 A.D.
13.
Match the following List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Magna Carta of India | 1. 1883 |
| (b) Vernacular Press Act | 2. 1885 |
| (c) Ilbert Bill | 3. 1878 |
| (d) Indian National Congress | 4. 1858 |
A.
3 4 1 2
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
2 3 1 4
D.
1 4 3 2
Answer:
B.
4 3 1 2
14.
Select False statement :
I. English language played an important role in Indian National Movement
II. The Social Reformers had played no part in arising the National Movement
III. The Policy of 'Drain of Wealth' by British leads to National Movement
IV. Lyton's Delhi Darbar and Vernacular Press Act leads to national movement
I. English language played an important role in Indian National Movement
II. The Social Reformers had played no part in arising the National Movement
III. The Policy of 'Drain of Wealth' by British leads to National Movement
IV. Lyton's Delhi Darbar and Vernacular Press Act leads to national movement
A.
I and II False
B.
III and IV False
C.
II alone False
D.
I and III False
Answer:
C.
II alone False
15.
On which date India celebrates National Technology Day?
A.
11th April
B.
12th May
C.
11th May
D.
12th April
Answer:
C.
11th May
16.
Which RIA centers of BRIT conduct around 6000 radioimmunoassays annually?
I - Bengaluru
II - Calcutta
III - Mumbai
IV - Dibrugarh
I - Bengaluru
II - Calcutta
III - Mumbai
IV - Dibrugarh
A.
I and III
B.
II and III
C.
I only
D.
I and IV only
Answer:
C.
I only
17.
Indira Gandhi prize for 2013 was awarded to
A.
Alice Munro
B.
C.N.R. Rao
C.
Sachin Tendulkar
D.
Angela Merkel
Answer:
D.
Angela Merkel
18.
Which is the first state introduced E-GPF facility?
A.
Asom
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Karnataka
D.
West Bengal
Answer:
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
19.
"Unbreakable" - is an autobiography by whom?
A.
M.C. Cherrian
B.
L.C. Kurrian
C.
M.C. Mary Kom
D.
D.C. Shervani
Answer:
C.
M.C. Mary Kom
20.
Which country unveiled the World Longest Aircrafs Airlander (HAV 302)?
A.
Russia
B.
Israel
C.
Britain
D.
United States of America
Answer:
C.
Britain
21.
Who is chosen for Avvaiyar award of Tamil Nadu Government for the year 2014?
A.
Dr. K. Mathangi Rama Krishnan
B.
Kiran Bedi
C.
Arunthathi Roy
D.
Dr. Daisy Christina
Answer:
A.
Dr. K. Mathangi Rama Krishnan
22.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) World AIDS Day | 1. Dec, 14 |
| (b) World Day of Handicapped | 2. Dec, 10 |
| (c) Armed Forces Flag Day | 3. Dec, 1 |
| (d) National Energy Conservation Day | 4. Dec, 03 |
A.
2 1 3 4
B.
3 4 2 1
C.
4 2 1 3
D.
1 3 4 2
Answer:
B.
3 4 2 1
23.
Match the international organisation and year of foundation and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) UNO | 1. 1948 |
| (b) UNESCO | 2. 1995 |
| (c) WHO | 3. 1945 |
| (d) WTO | 4. 1946 |
A.
4 1 3 2
B.
3 4 1 2
C.
2 1 3 4
D.
4 1 2 3
Answer:
B.
3 4 1 2
24.
What is Methylation?
I. A natural process that chemically modifies DNA
II. A physically modified process that converts higher energy to lower energy
III. Used as a biological clock
IV. Used in anaesthesia
I. A natural process that chemically modifies DNA
II. A physically modified process that converts higher energy to lower energy
III. Used as a biological clock
IV. Used in anaesthesia
A.
I only
B.
I and III only
C.
II only
D.
II and IV only
Answer:
B.
I and III only
25.
New Pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio belongs to which country?
A.
Argentina
B.
Germany
C.
Holland
D.
Australia
Answer:
A.
Argentina