TNPSC Group 4 2018
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
Which monument depicted the similarity between Prakoy Literature and Dravida Literature?
A.
Bengali
B.
Lisiar
C.
Caspiar
D.
Telugu
Answer:
B.
Lisiar
2.
In Rigvedic period warrior art taught to the Princes of olden'days are known as
A.
Sama Vedam
B.
Danur Vedam
C.
Adharva Vedam
D.
Varuna Vedam
Answer:
B.
Danur Vedam
3.
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 |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
2 4 1 3
C.
4 2 3 1
D.
2 3 4 1
Answer:
D.
2 3 4 1
4.
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 |
A.
1 2 4 3
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
3 4 2 1
D.
2 1 3 4
Answer:
B.
4 3 1 2
5.
Agricultural productivity can be measured in terms of
A.
Consumption of fertilizers and labour productivity
B.
Irrigational facilities
C.
Land and labour productivity
D.
Mechanization
Answer:
C.
Land and labour productivity
6.
The classical economists belieyed in ____________ policy.
A.
Free trade
B.
Industrial
C.
Export and Import
D.
Commerce
Answer:
A.
Free trade
7.
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 |
A.
4 2 1 3
B.
3 1 2 4
C.
2 1 3 4
D.
3 4 2 1
Answer:
A.
4 2 1 3
8.
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
A.
(1) and (2) only
B.
(2) and (3) only
C.
(1) and (3) only
D.
(1), (2) and (3)
Answer:
A.
(1) and (2) only
9.
A man sitting in the revolving chair with stretched hands, suddenly bend his hands, the angular velocity
A.
decreases
B.
increases
C.
zero
D.
constant
Answer:
B.
increases
10.
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.
A.
(2) and (3)
B.
(1) and (3)
C.
(3) only
D.
(1) only
Answer:
D.
(1) only
11.
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
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Answer:
B.
II
12.
What are the chemicals present in match stick?
A.
Red phosphorous, glue, sulphur
B.
Antimony sulphide, sulphur, potassium chlorate
C.
Antimony sulphide, red phosphorous, glue
D.
Antimony sulphide, phosphorous, sulphur
Answer:
B.
Antimony sulphide, sulphur, potassium chlorate
13.
Identify the odd person out of the following.
A.
Trisha Deb
B.
Nital Paul
C.
Lily Chanu Poonam
D.
Jyothi Surekha Vennam
Answer:
B.
Nital Paul
14.
Mention the floriculture centre started recently under the Indo Israel joint agreement on agricultural project.
A.
Thovalai, Kanyakumari District
B.
Thally, Krishnagiri District
C.
Anna Nagar, Chennai
D.
Connoor, Nilagiri District
Answer:
B.
Thally, Krishnagiri District
15.
The Planning Commission in India is now known as
A.
Planning Council
B.
NITI Aayog
C.
NITI Sanjog
D.
Bharatiya Aayog Mandal
Answer:
B.
NITI Aayog
16.
Who among the following has been appointed as the Deputy Director General for programmes of the World Health Organisation?
A.
Nisha Desai Biswal
B.
Dineshwar Sharma
C.
Soumya Swaminathan
D.
Gautam Bewbawala
Answer:
C.
Soumya Swaminathan
17.
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
A.
SAMPRADA
B.
DOST
C.
AARAKSHAN
D.
SAATHI
Answer:
D.
SAATHI
18.
The recently conducted indo-Maldives Joint Military exercises was called as
A.
IMBAХ 2017
B.
EKUVERIN 2017
C.
INDRA 2017
D.
SAMPRITI 2017
Answer:
B.
EKUVERIN 2017
19.
India lacks a strong backhaul to get a transition to 5G with in September 2017. Backhaul is a network
A.
Portal for data discrimination
B.
Connecting cell sites to central exchange
C.
Coupler for wireless data transmission
D.
Range finder for cellular consumers
Answer:
B.
Connecting cell sites to central exchange
20.
Which Tamíl Nadu State Highway among these was not upgraded as National Highway in November 2017?
A.
Tirupur - Odanchatram State Highway
B.
Salem - Tirupathur - Vaniyambadi State Highway
C.
Kodaighat - Kodaikanal State Highway
D.
Chennai - Ennore State Highway
Answer:
D.
Chennai - Ennore State Highway
21.
Where was the Fourth World Tamil's Economic Conference held?
A.
Coimbatore
B.
Kualalumpur
C.
Singapure
D.
Durban
Answer:
D.
Durban
22.
Identify the defence equipment which was officially decommissioned on December 17, 2017 by the Indian Air Force
A.
P-8 ILR Maritime Reconnaissance Anti Submarine Warfare Aircraft
B.
Mi-8 Attack and Utility Helicopter
C.
P-3 Orion Anti Submarine Warfare Aircraft
D.
Mi-V5 Medium Lift Reconnaissance Aircraft
Answer:
B.
Mi-8 Attack and Utility Helicopter
23.
Identify the Playwright who published the work "Dark horse and other plays" in October 2017?
A.
Gowri Ramnarayan
B.
Gowri Lankesh
C.
Arun Kolatkar
D.
Mahesh Dattani
Answer:
A.
Gowri Ramnarayan
24.
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
A.
1 and 2 are wrong
B.
1 and 2 are right
C.
2 and 3 are right
D.
1 and 3 are right
Answer:
B.
1 and 2 are right
25.
Which group of plants species are lower in number in the plant kingdom?
A.
Fungi
B.
Pteridophyta
C.
Bryophytes
D.
Gymnosperma
Answer:
D.
Gymnosperma