TNPSC Group 4 2018
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
26.
Which monument depicted the similarity between Prakoy Literature and Dravida Literature?
Answer:
B.
Lisiar
27.
In Rigvedic period warrior art taught to the Princes of olden'days are known as
Answer:
B.
Danur Vedam
28.
Match:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (a) Public Service Commission | 1. 1924 |
| (b) Hindu Religious Endowment Act | 2. 1929 |
| (c) Andhra University | 3. 1926 |
| (d) Staff Selection Board | 4. 1925 |
Answer:
D.
2 3 4 1
29.
Match the following and choose the correct one:
| (a) Panipet | 1. A.D. 1527 |
| (b) Gaghra | 2. A.D. 1528 |
| (c) Khanwa | 3. A.D. 1529 |
| (d) Chandari | 4. A.D. 1526 |
Answer:
B.
4 3 1 2
30.
Agricultural productivity can be measured in terms of
Answer:
C.
Land and labour productivity
31.
The classical economists belieyed in ____________ policy.
Answer:
A.
Free trade
32.
Match the correct answer:
| (a) Saradha Act | 1. 1992 |
| (b) Equal Pay Act | 2. 1976 |
| (c) Block Board Act | 3. Tmt. Indira Gandhi |
| (d) 20 Point Programme | 4. 1929 |
Answer:
A.
4 2 1 3
33.
Which of the following devices converts light signals into electrical (or) electronic signala?
(1) Digital camera
(2) Fax machine
(3) Optical transmitter
(1) Digital camera
(2) Fax machine
(3) Optical transmitter
Answer:
A.
(1) and (2) only
34.
A man sitting in the revolving chair with stretched hands, suddenly bend his hands, the angular velocity
Answer:
B.
increases
35.
Which of the following statements is/are wrong?
(1) Light year is a unit of time:
(2) Astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of distance.
(3) Parsec is a unit of mass.
(1) Light year is a unit of time:
(2) Astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of distance.
(3) Parsec is a unit of mass.
Answer:
D.
(1) only
36.
Identify the incorrect pair:
I. Washing soda - Na₂CO₃
II. Bleaching powder CaO
III. Plaster of paris - CaSO₄ · ½H₂O
IV. Baking soda NaHCO₃
I. Washing soda - Na₂CO₃
II. Bleaching powder CaO
III. Plaster of paris - CaSO₄ · ½H₂O
IV. Baking soda NaHCO₃
Answer:
B.
II
37.
What are the chemicals present in match stick?
Answer:
B.
Antimony sulphide, sulphur, potassium chlorate
38.
Identify the odd person out of the following.
Answer:
B.
Nital Paul
39.
Mention the floriculture centre started recently under the Indo Israel joint agreement on agricultural project.
Answer:
B.
Thally, Krishnagiri District
40.
The Planning Commission in India is now known as
Answer:
B.
NITI Aayog
41.
Who among the following has been appointed as the Deputy Director General for programmes of the World Health Organisation?
Answer:
C.
Soumya Swaminathan
42.
In order to encourage the powerloom sector and help amall industrious, and joint venture launched by the ministry of powerloom and textiles in 2017 is called
Answer:
D.
SAATHI
43.
The recently conducted indo-Maldives Joint Military exercises was called as
Answer:
B.
EKUVERIN 2017
44.
India lacks a strong backhaul to get a transition to 5G with in September 2017. Backhaul is a network
Answer:
B.
Connecting cell sites to central exchange
45.
Which Tamíl Nadu State Highway among these was not upgraded as National Highway in November 2017?
Answer:
D.
Chennai - Ennore State Highway
46.
Where was the Fourth World Tamil's Economic Conference held?
Answer:
D.
Durban
47.
Identify the defence equipment which was officially decommissioned on December 17, 2017 by the Indian Air Force
Answer:
B.
Mi-8 Attack and Utility Helicopter
48.
Identify the Playwright who published the work "Dark horse and other plays" in October 2017?
Answer:
A.
Gowri Ramnarayan
49.
Choose the correct:
1.Amnion provides a fluid medium for the embryo
2. The Chorion and Allantois fuse to form placenta
3. Yolk sac provides a fluid medium for embryo
1.Amnion provides a fluid medium for the embryo
2. The Chorion and Allantois fuse to form placenta
3. Yolk sac provides a fluid medium for embryo
Answer:
B.
1 and 2 are right
50.
Which group of plants species are lower in number in the plant kingdom?
Answer:
D.
Gymnosperma