TNPSC Group 4 2019
General Studies Questions 26 to 50
1.
The Utkal plain is found in ————— state.
A.
Andhrapradesh
B.
Mumbai
C.
Odhisha
D.
Tamil Nadu
Answer:
C.
Odhisha
2.
0° longitude and 0° latitude is located in
A.
Central Australia
B.
Brazil
C.
Atlantic South and West of Africa
D.
South pole
Answer:
C.
Atlantic South and West of Africa
3.
Swine Flu is caused by
A.
Rubella virus
B.
Rhino virus
C.
H1N1 virus
D.
Alpha virus
Answer:
C.
H1N1 virus
4.
The Androgen Binding protein is produced by
A.
Hypothalamus
B.
Leydig cells
C.
Testosterone
D.
Sertoli cells
Answer:
D.
Sertoli cells
5.
Assertion (A) : Blood samples are usually taken from the veins rather than artery
Reason (R) : Low Pressure in the veins
Reason (R) : Low Pressure in the veins
A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.
(A) is true, (R) is false
C.
(A) is false, (R) is true
D.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Answer:
A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
6.
Which of the following fact is incorrect about monocotyledonous plants?
A.
Seed has single cotyledon
B.
Leaves have parallel venation
C.
Fibrous root system present
D.
Flowers are pentamerous
Answer:
D.
Flowers are pentamerous
7.
Which of the following fact is incorrect about mitosis?
A.
It occurs only in body cells
B.
Mitosis has two divisions
C.
Maintenance of 2n chromosomes
D.
Two diploid cells are produced
Answer:
B.
Mitosis has two divisions
8.
Which of the following are wrong?
I. Na₂CO₃ is used in softening hard water
II. NaHCO₃ is used for bleaching cotton and linen in textile industry
III. CaSO₄ ½ H₂O is used for plastering fractured bones
IV. CaOCl₂ is used in making of baking powder
I. Na₂CO₃ is used in softening hard water
II. NaHCO₃ is used for bleaching cotton and linen in textile industry
III. CaSO₄ ½ H₂O is used for plastering fractured bones
IV. CaOCl₂ is used in making of baking powder
A.
I and IV
B.
II and IV
C.
I and III
D.
III and IV
Answer:
B.
II and IV
9.
Focal length of a convex mirror whose radius of curvature 40 cm is
A.
20 cm
B.
40 cm
C.
80 cm
D.
infinity
Answer:
A.
20 cm
10.
A man has to exert a force of 10 N at the edge of a door to push it open. How much force will the man have to exert if he pushes the centre of the door?
A.
10 N
B.
5 N
C.
15 N
D.
20 N
Answer:
D.
20 N
11.
The first battery was made by
A.
Joule
B.
George Simon ohm
C.
Alessandro Volta
D.
Newton
Answer:
C.
Alessandro Volta
12.
‘Right to clean water’ is a fundamental right, under the Indian Constitution,
A.
Article 12
B.
Article 21
C.
Article 31
D.
Article 41
Answer:
B.
Article 21
13.
“The Detroit of Asia” is
A.
Hyderabad
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Surat
Answer:
B.
Chennai
14.
The education system in India consists of primarily ————— levels.
A.
Eight
B.
Six
C.
Four
D.
Two
Answer:
B.
Six
15.
Kamaraj served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for
A.
7 years
B.
8 years
C.
9 years
D.
10 years
Answer:
C.
9 years
16.
GST came into effect on ————— in India.
A.
29th March 2017
B.
1st July 2017
C.
29th March 2016
D.
1st July 2016
Answer:
B.
1st July 2017
17.
Mutant variety of wheat is
A.
Oenothera Lamarkiana
B.
Castor Aruna
C.
Sharbati Sonora
D.
Mirabilis Jalaba
Answer:
C.
Sharbati Sonora
18.
Which of the following statement is not correct?
A.
Indus Valley people used burnt bricks
B.
This civilization flourished in India about 4700 years ago
C.
Harappa in Sindhi means “Buried City”
D.
Hundreds of square seals were discovered here
Answer:
D.
Hundreds of square seals were discovered here
19.
Which article of the Indian Constitution talks about ‘Taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States’?
A.
Art. 201
B.
Art. 269
C.
Art. 272
D.
Art. 268
Answer:
B.
Art. 269
20.
I. Baripada : A hamlet that Conserves Forest, promotes growth.
II. Baripada : Located in Maharastra - Gujarat border.
II. Baripada : Located in Maharastra - Gujarat border.
A.
I is true but II is false
B.
I and II is true
C.
I is false but II is true
D.
I and II are false
Answer:
B.
I and II is true
21.
Chennai becomes the ————— Indian city with metro railway.
A.
first
B.
fifth
C.
sixth
D.
second
Answer:
C.
sixth
22.
When was Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was announced by the Prime Minister?
A.
2 Oct 2013
B.
15 August 2014
C.
2 Oct 2015
D.
2 Oct 2016
Answer:
B.
15 August 2014
23.
How many political parties participated in the 1951 First Indian General Election?
A.
54
B.
64
C.
74
D.
84
Answer:
A.
54
24.
India’s central meridian passes through
A.
Ahmedabad
B.
Mirzapur
C.
Greenwich
D.
Gujarat
Answer:
B.
Mirzapur
25.
Who is the first Indian transgender to be honoured with ‘Padmashri’?
A.
Satyasree Sharmila
B.
Prithika Yashini
C.
Narthaki Natraj
D.
Tamilselvi
Answer:
C.
Narthaki Natraj