TNPSC Group 4 2024
General Studies Questions 51 to 73
51.
Assertion [A]: Article 249 of the constitution enables the Parliament to transfer a subject from the state list to the union list.
Reason [R]: It is for the purpose of legislation by parliament on grounds of national interest
Reason [R]: It is for the purpose of legislation by parliament on grounds of national interest
Answer:
B.
Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
52.
Which day is celebrated as overseas Indian's day?
Answer:
C.
January-9
53.
Who is considered to be the Architect of the Constitution of India?
Answer:
A.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
54.
The first modernised Jute Industrial Unit was established at _________ in West Bengal in 1855.
Answer:
D.
Rishra
55.
Arrange the chronological order. Following countries got highest point in the human development index in descending order (As on 2016)
1.Norway
2.Switzerland
3.India
4.Australia
1.Norway
2.Switzerland
3.India
4.Australia
Answer:
A.
1 4 2 3
56.
Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
(i) Taxes on Agricultural income – State
(ii) Taxes on land and buildings – State
(iii) Taxes on the consumption or sale of Electricity – Centre
(iv) Land Revenue – Centre
(i) Taxes on Agricultural income – State
(ii) Taxes on land and buildings – State
(iii) Taxes on the consumption or sale of Electricity – Centre
(iv) Land Revenue – Centre
Answer:
C.
(iii) and (iv)
57.
The functional head of NITI Aayog
Answer:
C.
Vice-Chairman
58.
A woman reformer who was instrumental in Dr. Muthulakshmi's
introduction of the Devadasi Abolition Act
introduction of the Devadasi Abolition Act
Answer:
A.
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar
59.
The author of the book "Why I am an Atheist"?
Answer:
C.
Bhagat Singh
60.
Name the author of book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India"
Answer:
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
61.
Which of the following statements are true about Theeran Chinnamalai?
(i) Theeran Chinnamalai was a Palayakkarar of Kongu country who fought against the British East India Company.
(ii) He was trained by the French and Tipu.
(iii) From 1800 to July 31, 1805 (ie) the day of his hanging, Theeran Chinnamalai ceaselessly fought against the French.
(i) Theeran Chinnamalai was a Palayakkarar of Kongu country who fought against the British East India Company.
(ii) He was trained by the French and Tipu.
(iii) From 1800 to July 31, 1805 (ie) the day of his hanging, Theeran Chinnamalai ceaselessly fought against the French.
Answer:
C.
(i) and (ii) only
62.
Who published the Tamil newspaper Thozhilalan (worker)?
Answer:
A.
M. Singaravelar
63.
Pagoda was a __________ coin of Vijayanagar descent.
Answer:
D.
Gold
64.
Which of the following statements are true about V.O. Chidambaram Pillai?
(i) He was a follower of Gopalakrishna Gokhale.
(ii) He was known as Chekkiluththa Chemmal.
(iii) He founded the servants of India Society.
(iv) He was a lawyer.
(i) He was a follower of Gopalakrishna Gokhale.
(ii) He was known as Chekkiluththa Chemmal.
(iii) He founded the servants of India Society.
(iv) He was a lawyer.
Answer:
C.
(ii) and (iv) only
65.
The term "Satyaputra" found in the Ashokan Inscription refers to
Answer:
A.
Adiyaman
66.
What is the meaning of the word "Extinguish" when Valluvar tries to
compare lust to "Pouring Ghee to Fire"?
compare lust to "Pouring Ghee to Fire"?
Answer:
A.
Put out
67.
Which of the traits differentiates all living things from human beings as according to Thiruvalluvar?
Answer:
A.
Actions
68.
Aksai Chin remains a disputed area between China and ________
Answer:
B.
India
69.
Assertion [A]: Cement production and consumption continue to grow despite the general recession in the economy.
Reason [R]: India is one of the largest cement producers and ranked first in the world.
Reason [R]: India is one of the largest cement producers and ranked first in the world.
Answer:
A.
[A] is true but [R] is false
70.
Tamil Nadu Government declares __________ as Education Development
Day.
Day.
Answer:
C.
15th July
71.
Tamil Nadu Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown at the rate
of ________% for the year 2022-2023 as against India's GDP growth rate of 7.24% during the same period.
of ________% for the year 2022-2023 as against India's GDP growth rate of 7.24% during the same period.
Answer:
D.
8.19
72.
Assertion [A]: "Mangala Malai". scheme was introduced during 2012-2013.
Reason [R]: To facilitate the orphan girls to get a suitable bridegroom.
Reason [R]: To facilitate the orphan girls to get a suitable bridegroom.
Answer:
B.
Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
73.
Who said "Better Bullock carts and freedom than a train deluxe with
subjection"?
subjection"?
Answer:
D.
Annie Besant