TNPSC Group 4 2016
General Studies Questions 1 to 25
1.
How many electrons are there in one coulomb charge?
A.
1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ electrons
B.
6.25 x 10¹⁸ electrons
C.
6.25 x 10⁻¹⁸ electrons
D.
1.6 x 10¹⁹ electrons
Answer:
B.
6.25 x 10¹⁸ electrons
2.
A bullet of mass 15 g is horizontally fired with velocity 100 ms⁻¹ from a pistol of mass 2 kg. Total momentum of the pistol and bullet before firing is equal to
A.
zero
B.
201.5 kg ms⁻¹
C.
215 kg ms⁻¹
D.
200 kg ms⁻¹
Answer:
A.
zero
3.
What is the chemical name of DDT?
A.
Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane
B.
Dichloro diphenyl tribromo ethane
C.
Diphenyl dichloro trichloro ethane
D.
Diphenyl dibromo trichloro ethane
Answer:
A.
Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane
4.
What are Microsporum, Epidermophyton?
A.
Disease causing bacteria in man
B.
Disease causing fungi in man
C.
Disease causing virus in man
D.
Disease causing protozoans in man
Answer:
B.
Disease causing fungi in man
5.
Ovulation is stimulated by
A.
LH
B.
LTH
C.
Renin
D.
Adrenalin
Answer:
A.
LH
6.
Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism?
A.
Araucaria
B.
Ephedra
C.
Gnetum
D.
Pinus
Answer:
C.
Gnetum
7.
A special root-like structure in cuscuta and viscum is called
A.
Rhizoids
B.
Haustoria
C.
Hyphae
D.
Stolens
Answer:
B.
Haustoria
8.
Which of the following is observed as "National Girl Child Day"?
A.
8th January
B.
21st January
C.
22nd January
D.
24th January
Answer:
D.
24th January
9.
Which of the following was discovered by ONGC in the Indian Ocean on 26th July 2016?
A.
Hydrated Methane
B.
Hydrated Benzene
C.
Hydrated Ether
D.
Hydrated Octane
Answer:
A.
Hydrated Methane
10.
Which Bill was passed in the Parliament of India in 2016 to adopt Uniform Tax of States?
A.
Goods and Sales Tax
B.
Goods and Service Tax
C.
Direct Tax
D.
Indirect Tax
Answer:
B.
Goods and Service Tax
11.
Which State Governor was appointed as Tamilnadu Governor additional-charge in September, 2016?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Answer:
C.
Maharashtra
12.
Which Musician was honoured in August 2016, by United Nations Organization for her contribution to music?
A.
M.S. Subbulakshmi
B.
Asha Bhosle
C.
Lata Mangeshkar
D.
M.S. Rajalakshini
Answer:
A.
M.S. Subbulakshmi
13.
Identify the 2016 Dhronacharya Awardee
A.
Bishweshwar Nandi
B.
Lalitha Babar
C.
Rani Rampal
D.
P.V. Sindhu
Answer:
A.
Bishweshwar Nandi
14.
The Asian Junior Chess Championships, May 2016 was held at
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkatta
D.
New Delhi
Answer:
D.
New Delhi
15.
Which country's Badminton player was defeated by P.V. Sindhu in the semi-finals at the Rio 2016 Olympic games?
A.
Spain
B.
America
C.
Africa
D.
Japan
Answer:
D.
Japan
16.
In July 2016, Theresa May was appointed as the ------Woman Prime Minister of UK (Britain).
A.
first
B.
second
C.
tenth
D.
sixth
Answer:
B.
second
17.
The Third Asian Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation 2016 was held
A.
From April 9th to 12th 2016 at Orissa
B.
From April 14th to 17th 2016 at Calcutta
C.
From April 11th to 14th 2016 at New-Delhi
D.
From April 6th to 9th 2016 at Mumbai
Answer:
C.
From April 11th to 14th 2016 at New-Delhi
18.
Indian Constitution Drafting Committee's Chairman
A.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi
Answer:
C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
19.
Which year the Constitution of India (61st Amendment Act) lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A.
1988
B.
1987
C.
1986
D.
1985
Answer:
A.
1988
20.
Article 63 of the Indian Constitution refers to
A.
Vice-President
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Governor
Answer:
A.
Vice-President
21.
Who is the chairperson of Niti Aayog?
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Vice-President
D.
Supreme Court Judge
Answer:
B.
Prime Minister
22.
The writ of Habeas Corpus is .
A.
To safeguard people from illegal arrest
B.
The _Petitioner who requires legal help to get his work done by respective Public Authorities
C.
It probability a subordinate court from acting beyond its jurisdiction
D.
It prevents usurpation of a public office
Answer:
A.
To safeguard people from illegal arrest
23.
Match the following:
| (a) To eradicate the inequality in the society | 1. Beliefs passed through the generation |
| (b) Women depend on male companions | 2. It proclaims the fame of Dr. Muthu Lakshmi |
| (c) To stop the customs of child marriage | 3. Social justice |
| (d) Cancer institute at Adyar | 4. Prohibition |
A.
3 1 4 2
B.
2 3 1 4
C.
1 4 2 3
D.
4 2 3 1
Answer:
A.
3 1 4 2
24.
Which is known as the "Murmering Auditorium"?
A.
Golkonda
B.
Golkumbas
C.
Gulberga
D.
Jumma Masjid
Answer:
B.
Golkumbas
25.
Which Mughal King killed the Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur?
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangazeb
C.
Shahjahan
D.
Jahangir
Answer:
B.
Aurangazeb