Group 1 Prelims 2021 January TNPSC Question Paper

Group 1 Prelims 2021 January TNPSC Questions

11.

During 1820s in Tamil Nadu the subordinate castes were generally prohibited from

(a) Using Umbrella

(b) Wearing Shoes

(c) Wearing golden ornaments

(d) wearing turban

A.

(a), (b), (c)

B.

(b), (c), (d)

C.

(c), (d), (a)

D.

(d), (a), (b)

ANSWER :

A. (a), (b), (c)

12.

What are the facts related to defining GDP ?

(a) It is not for a specific period of time.

(b) It measures only goods and not services.

(c) It is not monetary measure.

A.

(a) is correct; (b) and (c) are wrong

B.

(b) and (c) are wrong; (a) is wrong

C.

(a), (b), (c) are wrong

D.

(b) is correct; (a) and (c) are wrong

ANSWER :

C. (a), (b), (c) are wrong

13.
Which District is occupying the last rank in Human Development Index in Tamil Nadu ?
A.
Villupuram
B.
Theni
C.
Perambalur
D.
Ariyalur
ANSWER :
D. Ariyalur
14.

Match the Following :

List I - Author List II - Book
a) Vannadasan 1.) Sancharam
b) Ingulab 2.) Sool
c) Ramakrishnan 3.) Kaandal Naatkal
d) Cho. Dharman 4.) Oru Siru Isai
A.

1 2 3 4

B.

3 2 4 1

C.

4 3 1 2

D.

2 3 4 1

ANSWER :

C. 4 3 1 2

15.

Child Development Index takes into account of the following factors

I. Education

II. Income

III.Health

IV.Nutritional status

Select the appropriate combination.

A.

I, II, and III

B.

I, III, and IV

C.

I, II, and IV

D.

II, III, and IV

ANSWER :

B. I, III, and IV

16.
Punjabi language has close connection
A.
Hindi and Urdu
B.
Hindi and Sindhi
C.
Persian abd Urdu
D.
Sanskrit and Hindi
ANSWER :
A. Hindi and Urdu
17.
Which article of Constitution of India mentions the abolition of untouchability ?
A.
Article 16 (4)
B.
Article 17
C.
Article 18
D.
Article 19
ANSWER :
B. Article 17
18.
Which ideology threatens Indian Unity?
A.
Communalism
B.
Communism
C.
Democracy
D.
Socialism
ANSWER :
A. Communalism
19.
This place is located 12 Km South East of Madurai. It proves the fact that an urban civilization existed in TamilNadu in the Sangam era on the banks of the river Vaigai. A researcher and retired civil servant Thiru R. BalaKrishnan points to the similarities between the civilization and Indus valley civilization. Which of the following places is described in the paragaraph above ?
A.
Azhagankulam
B.
Porunthal
C.
Keeladi
D.
Kondumanal
ANSWER :
C. Keeladi
20.
Which book explains the four noble truths of Buddhism?
A.
Nettiprakarana
B.
Petakopadesa
C.
Buddhadatta
D.
Ananda
ANSWER :
B.Petakopadesa