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General Studies

Question 1Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A
    Ministry of Finance        
  2. B
    Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C
    Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D
    Planning Commission
Question 2Single Answer
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A
    Ministry of Finance 
  2. B
    Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C
    Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D
    Planning Commission
Question 3Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
  1. A
    Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
  2. B
    Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
  3. C
    Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
  4. D
    Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 4Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
            1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
            2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
            3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
  1. A
    1 and 3
  2. B
    2 and 3
  3. C
    1 and 2
  4. D
    1,2 and 3
Question 5Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
  1. A
    Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
  2. B
    Indira Mahila Yojna
  3. C
    Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
  4. D
    Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 6Single Answer
What is Net National Product
  1. A
    the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
  2. B
    the money value of annual service generation in the economy
  3. C
    the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
  4. D
    The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Question 7Single Answer
National income is the 
  1. A
    net national product at market price
  2. B
    net national product at factor cost
  3. C
    net domestic product at market price
  4. D
    net domestic product at factor cost
Question 8Single Answer
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
  1. A
    financial system            
  2. B
    tax system
  3. C
    patents and copyrights  
  4. D
    Public sector undertakings
Question 9Single Answer
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
  1. A
    2nd plan
  2. B
    3rd plan
  3. C
    5th plan
  4. D
    6th plan
Question 10Single Answer
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
  1. A
    sales tax           
  2. B
    custom tax
  3. C
    excise tax         
  4. D
    income tax
Question 11Single Answer
Which of the following estimates the National Income in India
  1. A
    National Income Committee
  2. B
    Planning Commission
  3. C
    Reserve Bank Of India
  4. D
    Central Statistical Organisation
Question 12Single Answer
India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in
  1. A
    April 1951         
  2. B
    April 1955
  3. C
    April 1957         
  4. D
    April 1978
Question 13Single Answer
11th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year
  1. A
    2008     
  2. B
    2009
  3. C
    2010     
  4. D
    2012
Question 14Single Answer
Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct
  1. A
    treat urban waste water by 2011-12
  2. B
    Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
  3. C
    attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
  4. D
    increase forest and tree cover by 15% points
Question 15Single Answer
Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council
  1. A
    President
  2. B
    Prime Minister
  3. C
    Finance Minister
  4. D
    Commerce Minister
Question 16Single Answer
Who built Kallanai acrossthe river Kaveri?
  1. A
    Raja Raja Chola 
  2. B
    Karikala Chola
  3. C
    Rajendra Chola 
  4. D
    Senguttuvan
Question 17Single Answer
Mahabalipulram wasestablished by the
  1. A
    Pandyas
  2. B
    Pallavas
  3. C
    Cholas
  4. D
    Chzilukyas
Question 18Single Answer
In Tamil Nadu Petroleum Refinery is located at
  1. A
    Neyveli 
  2. B
    Velage
  3. C
    Manali 
  4. D
    Avadi
Question 19Single Answer
Than javur district, the place Where a rice research station is In
  1. A
    Kumbakonam
  2. B
    Aduthurai
  3. C
    Thanjavur
  4. D
    Papanasam
Question 20Single Answer
The Gateway of Tamilnaduis
  1. A
    Chennai 
  2. B
    Tuticorin
  3. C
    Kainiyakumari
  4. D
    Trichy
Question 21Single Answer
The death rate inTamilnadu during 2002 was
  1. A
    44/1000 
  2. B
    46/1000
  3. C
    47/1000  
  4. D
    51/1000
Question 22Single Answer
According to the censusestimafte of 2001 the rate of literacy in Tamilnadu is
  1. A
    72.5%
  2. B
    71.5%
  3. C
    73.5% 
  4. D
    70.5%
Question 23Single Answer
Tamilnadu gets maximumrain fall during
  1. A
    North-East monsoonseason
  2. B
    South-West monsoonseason
  3. C
    Summer season
  4. D
    Winter season
Question 24Single Answer
Subramaniya I Bharathiedited the Tamil Newspaper?
  1. A
    New India
  2. B
    Young India
  3. C
    Tamil Nadu
  4. D
    India
Question 25Single Answer
The smallest district in areain Tamil nadu is
  1. A
    Chennai
  2. B
    Kanyakumari
  3. C
    Tiruchirapally
  4. D
    Madurai
Question 26Single Answer
Pulikesin II was defeatedby
  1. A
    Harsha
  2. B
    Ashoka
  3. C
    Narasimha Varma
  4. D
    Mahendra Varma
Question 27Single Answer
The Greece-Romanmerchants visiting Tamil-nadu during the SangamAge were referred to in the Tamil Literature is
  1. A
    Yavanas
  2. B
    Pahalvas
  3. C
    Kushans
  4. D
    None of these
Question 28Single Answer
 The single most important item of import to the Chola empiric was
  1. A
    dye stuff
  2. B
    horses
  3. C
    precious stones
  4. D
    metal wares
Question 29Single Answer
The Mahabalipuram sea-shore temple in TamilNadu was built during the:reign of which of the following dynasties?
  1. A
    Chola dynasty
  2. B
    Chalukya dynasty
  3. C
    Pallava dynasty
  4. D
    Pandya dynasty
Question 30Single Answer
The inscription which gives details about village administration by assemblies and committees during Pandy a period is
  1. A
    Uttaramerur inscription
  2. B
    Manur lnscription
  3. C
    Aihole lnscription
  4. D
    None of these
Question 31Single Answer
Temperature can be expressed as derived quantity in terms of
  1. A
    length and mass
  2. B
    mass and time
  3. C
    length, mass and time
  4. D
    None of these
Question 32Single Answer
Electron volt is a unit of
  1. A
    potential difference
  2. B
    charge
  3. C
    energy
  4. D
    capacity
Question 33Single Answer
Dimensions of impulse are
  1. A
    [MLT –1]
  2. B
    [MLT²]
  3. C
    [MT–2]
  4. D
    [ML–1T–3]
Question 34Single Answer
Potential is measured in
  1. A
    joule/coulomb
  2. B
    watt/coulomb
  3. C
    newton–second
  4. D
    None of these
Question 35Single Answer
One Nanometer is equal to
  1. A
    10–9m
  2. B
    10–6m
  3. C
    10–10m
  4. D
    10–3m
Question 36Single Answer
Maxwell is the unit of
  1. A
    magnetic susceptibility
  2. B
    intensity of Magnetisation
  3. C
    magnetic Flux
  4. D
    magnetic Permeability
Question 37Single Answer
Which of the following is derived physical quantity ?
  1. A
    Mass
  2. B
    Velocity
  3. C
    Length
  4. D
    Time
Question 38Single Answer
What are the units of magnetic permeability ?
  1. A
    Wb A–1 m–1
  2. B
    Wb–1 Am
  3. C
    Wb A m–1
  4. D
    Wb A–1 m
Question 39Single Answer
The dimensions of pressure gradient are
  1. A
    [ML–2 T–2]
  2. B
    [ML–2 T–1]
  3. C
    [ML–1 T–1]
  4. D
    [ML–1 T–2]
Question 40Single Answer
The dimensions of Rydberg's constant are
  1. A
    [M0L–1T]
  2. B
    [MLT–1]
  3. C
    [M0 L–1T0]
  4. D
    [ML0 T2]
Question 41Single Answer
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre:
  1. A
    Anygora
  2. B
    Rayon
  3. C
    Nylon
  4. D
    Polyster
Question 42Single Answer
Which one of the following is not contained in Portland cement ?
  1. A
    Ca3Al2O6
  2. B
    Ca3SiO5
  3. C
    Ca2Si­O4
  4. D
    Ca3(PO4)2
Question 43Single Answer
What is the reson for white cement to be white ?
  1. A
    It does not contain carbon
  2. B
    It does not contain silicon
  3. C
    It does not contain iron
  4. D
    It does not contain calcium
Question 44Single Answer
Which fertilizer is assimilated directly by the plant ?
  1. A
    Super phosphate
  2. B
    Nitrolim
  3. C
    Muriate of Potash
  4. D
    Humus
Question 45Single Answer
Which of the following chemicals is used in foam fire extinguishers ?
  1. A
    Aluminium sulphate
  2. B
    Copper sulphate
  3. C
    Cobalt sulphate
  4. D
    Nickel sulphate 
Question 46Single Answer
What is a mixture of potassium nitrate, powdered charcoal and sulphur called ?
  1. A
    Glass
  2. B
    Cement
  3. C
    paint
  4. D
    Gun powder
Question 47Single Answer
Which one of the following chemicals is used in beauty parlours for hair – setting ?
  1. A
    Sulphur based
  2. B
    Phosphorus based
  3. C
    Silicon based
  4. D
    Iron based 
Question 48Single Answer
Which one of the following is used as a mordant in dyeing and tanning industry ?
  1. A
    Magnesium oxide
  2. B
    Magnesium carbonate
  3. C
    Magnesium chloride
  4. D
    Magnesium sulphate
Question 49Single Answer
Which one of the following substances is used in the manufacture of safety matches ?
  1. A
    Red phosphorus
  2. B
    White phosphorus
  3. C
    Phosphorus trioxide (P2O3)
  4. D
    Black phosphorus
Question 50Single Answer
Which one of the following polymeric materials is used for making bullet proof jacket ?
  1. A
    Nylon –6, 6
  2. B
    Rayon
  3. C
    Kevlar
  4. D
    Dacron
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