TNPSC Group 4 2019
General Studies Questions 1 to 25
1.
Match List I and List II:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| Planets | Number of natural satellites |
| (a) Mars | 1. 60 satellites |
| (b) Jupiter | 2. 27 satellites |
| (c) Saturn | 3. 63 satellites |
| (d) Uranus | 4. 2 satellites |
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
1 4 2 3
D.
4 1 3 2
Answer:
B.
4 3 1 2
2.
The compound used in breath analysis test for drunken driving is
A.
K₂Cr₂O₇
B.
KI
C.
KMnO₄
D.
CuSO₄
Answer:
A.
K₂Cr₂O₇
3.
Which Metro Rail Corporation has started the initiative to become the World’s first
100% solar-powered metro?
100% solar-powered metro?
A.
Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
B.
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
C.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
D.
Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
Answer:
C.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
4.
As per G-20 surveillance note, India's economy is to grow at ————— in the year
2020.
2020.
A.
6.5%
B.
5.5%
C.
7.5%
D.
8.5%
Answer:
C.
7.5%
5.
In the year 1951, Population growth rate is called
A.
Year of Great Divide
B.
Year of Population Explosion
C.
Year of Population
D.
Year of Small Divide
Answer:
D.
Year of Small Divide
6.
In which desert is Noor Complex located?
A.
Sahara Desert
B.
Thar Desert
C.
Kalhari Desert
D.
Gopi Desert
Answer:
A.
Sahara Desert
7.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. In 2019, World Environment Day was Celebrated in China.
2. The Theme for the World Environment Day is Air Pollution.
1. In 2019, World Environment Day was Celebrated in China.
2. The Theme for the World Environment Day is Air Pollution.
A.
1 and 2 are true
B.
1 is true, 2 is false
C.
1 and 2 are false
D.
2 is true, 1 is false
Answer:
A.
1 and 2 are true
8.
The objective of Jandhan Yojana is
A.
Financial inclusion
B.
Reducing regional disparities
C.
Social exclusion
D.
Population control
Answer:
A.
Financial inclusion
9.
France has ————— party system.
A.
Single party
B.
Multi party
C.
Biparty
D.
None
Answer:
B.
Multi party
10.
Which water conservation campaign has been recently launched by the Central
Government?
Government?
A.
Jal Bachav Abhiyan
B.
Jal Tarang Abhiyan
C.
Jal Suraksha Abhiyan
D.
Jal Shakthi Abhiyan
Answer:
D.
Jal Shakthi Abhiyan
11.
The major port along the West Coast
A.
Kandla
B.
Chennai
C.
Paradip
D.
Kolkata
Answer:
A.
Kandla
12.
In lower organisms sometimes the entire mature organisms do not form gametes but
they themselves behave as gametes and the fusion of such mature individuals is
known as
they themselves behave as gametes and the fusion of such mature individuals is
known as
A.
Anisogamy
B.
Merogamy
C.
Paedogamy
D.
Hologamy
Answer:
D.
Hologamy
13.
Match the following:
| Place | Leaders of the revolt |
|---|---|
| (a) Delhi | 1. Begum Hazarat Mahal |
| (b) Central India | 2. Tantia Tope |
| (c) Lucknow | 3. Rani Laxmi Bai |
| (d) Kanpur | 4. Bhadur Shah - II |
A.
2 1 3 4
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
1 3 4 2
D.
4 2 1 3
Answer:
B.
4 3 1 2
14.
Who was selected as the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India?
A.
Sharad Kumar
B.
B.K. Acharya
C.
Nittoor Srinivasa Rau
D.
R.P. Khanna
Answer:
C.
Nittoor Srinivasa Rau
15.
Consumer Protection Act is called as
A.
Tamil Nadu Nugarvor Kavasam
B.
Consumer's Magna Carta
C.
World Nugarvor Kavasam
D.
Valuable Consumer Kavasam
Answer:
B.
Consumer's Magna Carta
16.
In which model of elections, the President and the Vice-President, the members of
the Rajya Sabha are elected?
the Rajya Sabha are elected?
A.
By-Elections
B.
Direct Election
C.
Indirect Election
D.
Mid-Term polls
Answer:
C.
Indirect Election
17.
Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. The term of office of the Governor is five years.
2. He can remain in office till his successor enters upon the office of the
Governor.
1. The term of office of the Governor is five years.
2. He can remain in office till his successor enters upon the office of the
Governor.
A.
Both 1, 2 are correct
B.
only 1 is correct
C.
only 2 is correct
D.
Both 1, 2 are incorrect
Answer:
A.
Both 1, 2 are correct
18.
Which of the following statements about bases is /are true?
I. Base is a substance which releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water
II. They change blue litmus to red
III. Zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide to form Sodium Zincate with the liberation
of hydrogen gas
IV. They are colourless with phenolphthalein and pink with methyl orange
I. Base is a substance which releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water
II. They change blue litmus to red
III. Zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide to form Sodium Zincate with the liberation
of hydrogen gas
IV. They are colourless with phenolphthalein and pink with methyl orange
A.
I and III
B.
II only
C.
III and IV
D.
IV and II
Answer:
A.
I and III
19.
Match List I with List II:
| (a) Right to equality | 1. Articles 25-28 |
| (b) Right to Freedom | 2. Articles 14-18 |
| (c) Right to constitutional remedies | 3. Articles 19-22 |
| (d) Right to freedom of religion | 4. Article 32 |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
1 4 3 2
C.
3 2 1 4
D.
4 1 2 3
Answer:
A.
2 3 4 1
20.
From when Women were granted the right to vote in British India?
A.
1920
B.
1921
C.
1922
D.
1923
Answer:
B.
1921
21.
In which year the Staff Selection Board was established in Tamilnadu during the
Panagal Ministry?
Panagal Ministry?
A.
1916
B.
1920
C.
1924
D.
1927
Answer:
C.
1924
22.
Match the following:
| (a) Thembavani | 1. Hindus |
| (b) Seerapuranam | 2. Christians |
| (c) Bhagvad Gita | 3. Buddhists |
| (d) Tripitakas | 4. Muslims |
A.
4 3 1 2
B.
2 1 3 4
C.
1 3 4 2
D.
2 4 1 3
Answer:
D.
2 4 1 3
23.
————— was discovered in 1922 under the Supervision of R.D. Bannerji.
A.
Mohenjadaro
B.
Harappa
C.
Lothal
D.
Kalibangan
Answer:
A.
Mohenjadaro
24.
Who was called as ‘the father of Modern Currency’ during the Mughal period?
A.
Babur
B.
Akbar
C.
Shershah
D.
Shah Jahan
Answer:
C.
Shershah
25.
In the year 2017-18 The Per Capita Income (GSDP) of Tamil Nadu was
A.
$ 1670
B.
$ 2200
C.
$ 1443
D.
$ 2175
Answer:
B.
$ 2200