Group 1 Prelims 2019 March TNPSC Question Paper

Group 1 Prelims 2019 March TNPSC Questions

11.
Among the following plants, which one has oil repelling property?
A.
Tobacco
B.
Maize
C.
Hibiscus
D.
Aloe Vera
ANSWER :
D. Aloe Vera
12.

What happens in human Thalassemias?

1. reduce a - globin synthesis

2. reduce b - globin synthesis

3. enhance a and b - globin synthesis

A.

1 alone correct

B.

2 alone correct

C.

1 and 2 are correct

D.

3 alone correct

ANSWER :

C. 1 and 2 are correct

13.
Which of the following plants boosts the production of red blood cells?
A.
Turmeric
B.
Tulsi
C.
Lemon grass
D.
Mustard
ANSWER :
C. Lemon grass
14.

Combine following statements :

1. 21 June - Summer solstices more radiation received by northern hemisphere

2. 23 September - Autumn equinox not equal radiation in both hemisphere

3. 22 December - Winter solstice more radiation received by the southern hemisphere

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

1, 2, and 3

ANSWER :

B. 1 and 3

15.
How many seismic zones grouped in India?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
6
D.
8
ANSWER :
A. 4
16.
Sabrmathi river flowing states
A.
Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan and Gujarat
B.
Gujarat and Rajastham
C.
Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
D.
Maharastra and Jharkand
ANSWER :
A. Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan and Gujarat
17.

With reference to black soil, consider the following statements :

1. It is generally clayey, deep and impermeable

2. They swell and become sticky when wet and shrink when dried. It retains the moisture for a very long time.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3

18.
Different types of vegetation is found in different parts of India - due to
A.
Topography
B.
Unequal distribution of Rainfall and Temperature
C.
Soil
D.
Temperature and soil
ANSWER :
B. Unequal distribution of Rainfall and Temperature
19.
Creamy layer concept was first introduced in the case of
A.
Lakshmikant Sukla Vs State of Uttar Pradesh
B.
Indra Sawhney Vs Union of India
C.
K.K. Roy Vs State of Tripura
D.
Jitender Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER :
B. Indra Sawhney Vs Union of India
20.
Agricultural crop insurance was introduced by Government of India in
A.
1986
B.
1984
C.
1985
D.
1989
ANSWER :
C. 1985