TNPSC Group 4 2024 – General Studies Questions 51 to 73 in English

1. 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

• A. [A] is true, but [R] is false
• B. Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
• C. [A] is false, but [R] is true
• D. Both [A] and [R] are true; but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]

2. Which day is celebrated as overseas Indian's day?

• A. November-9
• B. December-9
• C. January-9
• D. February-9

3. Who is considered to be the Architect of the Constitution of India?

• A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
• B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• C. H.C. Mukherjee
• D. V.T. Krishnamachari

4. The first modernised Jute Industrial Unit was established at _________ in West Bengal in 1855.

• A. Burnpur
• B. Serampur
• C. Cloaster
• D. Rishra

5. 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

• A. 1 4 2 3
• B. 4 2 1 3
• C. 2 1 4 3
• D. 2 1 3 4

6. 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

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (iv)

7. The functional head of NITI Aayog

• A. Chairman
• B. Ex-officio members
• C. Vice-Chairman
• D. President of India

8. A woman reformer who was instrumental in Dr. Muthulakshmi's
introduction of the Devadasi Abolition Act

• A. Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar
• B. Annie Besant Ammaiyar
• C. Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar
• D. Nagammaiyar

9. The author of the book "Why I am an Atheist"?

• A. E.V.R. Periyar
• B. C.N. Annadurai
• C. Bhagat Singh
• D. Rajaguru

10. Name the author of book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India"

• A. Bala Gangadhar Tilak
• B. Gopala Krishna Gokhale
• C. Dadabhai Naoroji
• D. M.G. Ranade

11. 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.

• A. (i) only
• B. (i) and (iii) only
• C. (i) and (ii) only
• D. (ii) and (iii) only

12. Who published the Tamil newspaper Thozhilalan (worker)?

• A. M. Singaravelar
• B. M.C. Rajah
• C. Rettaimalai Srinivasan
• D. Moovalur Ramamirtham

13. Pagoda was a __________ coin of Vijayanagar descent.

• A. Silver
• B. Copper
• C. Bronze
• D. Gold

14. 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.

• A. (iii) and (iv) only
• B. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
• C. (ii) and (iv) only
• D. (i), (ii) and (iv) only

15. The term "Satyaputra" found in the Ashokan Inscription refers to

• A. Adiyaman
• B. Karikalan
• C. Pari
• D. Neduncheralathan

16. What is the meaning of the word "Extinguish" when Valluvar tries to
compare lust to "Pouring Ghee to Fire"?

• A. Put out
• B. System
• C. Life
• D. Expertise

17. Which of the traits differentiates all living things from human beings as according to Thiruvalluvar?

• A. Actions
• B. Foods
• C. Dress
• D. Place

18. Aksai Chin remains a disputed area between China and ________

• A. Bangladesh
• B. India
• C. Nepal
• D. Japan

19. 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.

• A. [A] is true but [R] is false
• B. Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
• C. [A] is false, [R] is true
• D. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]

20. Tamil Nadu Government declares __________ as Education Development
Day.

• A. 15th February
• B. 15th June
• C. 15th July
• D. 15th November

21. 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.

• A. 8.10
• B. 8.12
• C. 8.15
• D. 8.19

22. Assertion [A]: "Mangala Malai". scheme was introduced during
2012-2013.
Reason [R] : To facilitate the orphan girls to get a suitable
bridegroom.

• A. [A] is true, [R] is false
• B. Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
• C. [A] is false, [R] is true
• D. Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]

23. Who said "Better Bullock carts and freedom than a train deluxe with
subjection"?

• A. M. Veeraraghavachari
• B. B.P. Wadia
• C. G.S. Arundale
• D. Annie Besant