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1. The carbon dioxide dissolved in water
(A) Enhances corrosion
(B) Suppresses corrosion
(C) Prevents corrosion
(D) Has no influence on corrosion
ePhpy; fiue;j fhh;gd; il Mf;i]L
(A) mhpg;ig mjpfg;gLj;JfpwJ
(B) mhpg;ig Fiwf;fpwJ
(C) mhpg;ig jLf;fpwJ
(D) mhpg;ig vJTk; nra;tjpy;iy
2. Nylon is a
(A) Polyster (B) Polyethylene
(C) Polyamide (D) Polysaccharide
ieyhd; xU
(A) ghypna];lh; (B) ghypvjpypd;
(C) ghyp mikL (D) ghyprhf;fiuL
3. one carat of diamond is
(A) 100mg (B) 200mg
(C) 300mg (D) 400mg
xU fhul; ituk; vd;gJ
(A) 100mg (B) 200mg
(C) 300mg (D) 400mg
4. Sugar in blood and urine is tested with
(A) Benedict‘s solution
(B) Brine solution
(C) Hypo solution
(D) Iodine Solution
,uj;jk; kw;Wk; rpWePhpy; rh;f;fiuia Nrhjpf;f
gad;gLtJ
(A) ngdpbl; fiury;
(B) gpiud; fiury;
(C) i`g;Ngh fiury;
(D) mnahbd; fiury;
5. TV antenna elements are made up of
(A) Aluminum (B) Copper
(C) tin (D) Zinc
b.tp. Mz;ldh nra;ag;gad;gLtJ
(A) mYkpdpak; (B)jhkpuk;
(C) bd; (D)Jj;jehfk;
6. Dry ice is
(A) Liquid nitrogen
(B) Purified ice
(C) Solid carbon dioxide
(D) Supercooled ice
cyh;e;j gdpf;fl;b vd;gJ
(A) jput iel;u[d;
(B) Rj;jk; nra;ag;gl;l gdpf;fl;b
(C) jpz;k fhh;gd;il Mf;irL
(D) mjpf Fsph; gdpf;fl;b
7. The calorific value of the fuel is of the order
(A) Coal > peat > lignite>dried wood
(B) Peat> lignite> coal>dried wood
(C) Lignite> peat > coal> dried wood
(D) Coal>lignite > peat >dried wood
vhpnghUspd; fNyhhp kjpg;G thpir
(A) epyf;fhp > gPl; > gOg;G epyf;fhp >
cyh;e;j kuk;
(B) gPl; > gOg;G epyf;fhp > epyf;fhp >
cyh;e;j kuk;
(C) gOg;G epyf;fhp > gPl; > epyf;fhp >
cyh;e;j kuk;
(D) epyf;fhp > gOg;G epyf;fhp > gPl; >
cyh;e;j kuk;
8. Which one of the following is correctly
matched?
(A) Baking soda -- sodium
(B) Caustic soda – calcium carbonate
(C) Sodalime –sodium carbonate
(D) washing soda – calcium hydroxide
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; rhpahf nghUj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ
vJ-
(A) rikay; Nrhlh - Nrhbak; ig fhh;gNdl;
(B) fh];bf; (vhp) Nrhlh - fhy;rpak; fhh;gNdl;
(C) Nrhlhiyk; - Nrhbak; fhh;gNdl;
(D) ryit Nrhlh - fhy;rpak; i`l;uhf;i]L
9. Which one of the following is correctly
matched?
(A) Ascorbic – Vitamin
(B) Insulin – Antiseptic
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(C) Penicillin—Antipyretic
(D) proteins -- Polysaccharide
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; rhpahfg; nghUj;jg;gl;l
xd;W vJ?
(A) m];fhh;gpf; mkpyk; - itl;lkpd;
(B) ,d;Rypd; - njhw;WePf;fp
(C) ngd;rpypd; - Md;bigul;bf;
(D) Gujq;fs; - ghyprhf;fiuLfs;
10. Considered the following statements:
Assertion (A): Rusting of iron is quicker in sea
water than in river water
Reason (R): Salinity helps in carrying current.
Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
fPo;f;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp :
cWjp (A) : fly; ePhpy; Mw;W ePiu tpl
Jhpjkhf ,Uk;G JUg;gpbf;Fk;.
fhuzk; (R) : cg;G ePh; kpd; flj;jYf;F
cjTfpwJ.
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL :
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) rhpahdit (A) f;F
rhpahd tpsf;fk; (R)
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) rhpahdit (A) f;F (R)
rhpahd tpsf;fky;y
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp
11. Which hormone is responsible for ejection of
milk?
(A) Oxytocin (B) prolactin
(C) Thyroxine (D) Testosterone
ghy; ntspNaw;wg;gLtjw;F ve;j `hh;Nkhd;
fhuzk;
(A)Mf;]pNlhrpd; (B)GNuhyhf;bd;
(C)ijuhf;]pd; (D)nl];Nlh];BNuhd;
12. Rhinoceros is unique to which of the following
sanctuaries?
(A) Periyar (B) Gir forest
(C) Kaziranga (D) Jim Corbett
fhz;lkpUfk; fPo;f;fz;l ruzhyaj;jpy;
xd;wpy; kl;Lk; fhzg;gLfpwJ.
(A) nghpahh; (B)fph;fhLfs;
(C)fhrpuq;fh (D)[pk;fhh;ngl;
13. I n human 45 numbers of chromosomes
(22AA+ XO) is resulted in
(A) Turner‘s syndrome
(B) Down syndrome
(C) Klinefelter‘s syndrome
(D) Edward‘s syndrome
kdpjh;fspy; FNuhNkh Nrhk;fspd;
vz;zpf;if 45 Mff; fhzg;gLk; NghJ
(22 AA + XO) ,e;j Neha; (rpd;l;Nuhk;)
Vw;gLfpd;wJ
(A) lh;d]; rpd;l;Nuhk;
(B) nlsd;]; rpd;l;Nuhk;
(C) fpisd; ngy;lh;]; rpd;l;Nuhk;
(D) vl;th;l;]; rpd;l;Nuhk;
14. Which of the following is called as royal
disease?
(A) Anemia (B) Leukemia
(C) Haemophilia (D) Colour blindness
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; ve;j Neha; murguk;giu
Neha; vd miof;fg;gLfpd;wJ
(A) ,uj;j Nrhif
(B) ypA+f;fPkpah
(C) `PNkhgpypah
(D) epwf;FUL
15. Which one of the following is not a Vaccine?
(A) Polio vaccine (B) BGC
(C) Anti-rabies (D) Progesterone
ghy; ntspNaw;wg;gLtjw;F ve;j `hh;Nkhd;
fhuzk;?
(A) Mf;]pNlhrpd; (B) GNuhyhf;bd;
(C) ijuhf;]pd; (D) nl];Nlh];BNuhd;
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16. Mutation was discovered by
(A) Morgan (B) Huxley
(C) Mendel (D) Hugo de Vries
jpBh; khw;wk; ahuhy; fz;lwpag;gl;lJ?
(A) khh;fd; (B)`f;];yp
(C) nkz;ly; (D) P̀Nfh Nj tphp];
17. The red colour of the blood is due to
(A) Albumin (B) Haemoglobin
(C) Vitamin B6 (D) Relaxin
,uj;jk; rptg;ghfj; Njhd;Wtjw;F fhuzk;
(A) my;Gkpd; (B) P̀NkhFNshgpd;
(C) itl;lkpd; B6 (D) HPyhf;]pd;
18. Match List-I with List - II correctly and select
your answer using the code given below:
List-I List-II
(A) Growth hormone 1) Pancreas
(B) Thyroxine 2) Testis
(C) Insulin 3) Pituitary
(D) Testosterone 4) Thyroid
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp, fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) tsh;r;rp `hh;Nkhd; 1) ghd;fphpah];
(B) ijuhf;]pd; 2) nl];b];
(C) ,d;Rypd; 3) gpl;bA+lhp
(D) nl];Nlh];BNuhd; 4) ijuha;L
FwpaPLfs; :
a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 2 1 4 3
19. Match List-I with list-II correctly and select
your answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(A) Artery 1) Pure blood
(B) Vein 2) Oxygenated blood
(C) Pulmonary artery 3) Deoxygenated blood
(D) Pulmonary vein 4) Impure blood
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 1 2 3 4
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp, fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) jkdp 1.Rj;jpfhpf;fg;gl;l
,uj;jk;
(B) rpiu 2.gpuhz thA
nrhpT+l;lg;gl;l
,uj;jk;
(C) EiuaPuy; jkdp 3. gpuhzthA
,y;yhj ,uj;jk;
(D) EiuaPuy; rpiu 4. mRj;j ,uj;jk;
FwpaPLfs; :
a b c d
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 1 2 3 4
20. Considered the following statements:
Assertion (A): Malarial padrasite feeds on the
blood of man.
Reason (R): One of the parasite adaptations is
loss of digestive system and hence depends on
host for food
Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and is the
correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
fPo;f;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp :
cWjp (A) : kNyhpahTf;Ff; fhuzkhd
xl;Lz;zp kdpj ,uj;jj;ij czthff;
nfhs;fpwJ.
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fhuzk; (R) : xl;Lz;zpfshf ,Ug;git jd;
[Puz kz;lyj;ij ,oe;JtpLtjhy; mit
Mjhu tpyq;if jd; czTf;F rhh;e;Js;sJ.
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;;e;njL :
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A)tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; jtwhdit
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp
21. Which one of the following is not one of the
recommendations of the second Labour
Commission (2002)?
(A) a broad grouping of labour legislation
(B) permitting child labour in the
unorganised sector
(C) Notifying a national floor level of
minimum wage
(D) None of these
fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; vJ ,uz;lhtJ
njhopyhsh; Mizaj;jpd; ghpe;Jiu (2002)
,y;iy?njhopyhsh; rl;lj;ij tifg;gLj;
Jjy;
(A) Kiw rhuhj epWtdq;fspy; Foe;ij
njhopyhsh;fis epakpj;jy;
(B) Njrpa mstpy; Fiwe;j gl;r Cjpaj;ij
Fwpg;gpLjy;
(C) ,tw;Ws; VJkpy;iy
22. To-day India‘s external debit is (2001 figures)
(A) $98.4 billion (B) $151.8 billion
(C) $61 billion (D) $98.87 billion
,e;jpahtpd; ntspehl;Lf; fldpd; kjpg;G
(2001-y; tptug;gb)
(A) $ 98.4 gpy;ypad;
(B) $ 151.8 gpy;ypad;
(C) $ 61 gpy;ypad;
(D) $ 98.87 gpy;ypad
23. On which of the following bases has the
planning commission defined poverty in
India?
(A) 2400 k. cals (B) 1800 k.cals
(C) 2500k.cals (D) 2600k.cals
tWikia mstpl jpl;lf;FO ve;j msit
gad;gLj;JfpwJ?
(A) 2400 fp.fNyhhpfs;
(B) 1800 fp.fNyhhpfs;
(C) 2500 fp.fNyhhpfs;
(D) 2600 fp.fNyhhpfs
24. What was the population of India as per the
2001 Census?
(A) 102.7 crores (B) 104.3 crores
(C) 101.2 crores (D) 108.1 crores
,e;jpahtpd; kf;fs;njhif vt;tsT? (2001-k;
kf;fs; njhif fzf;Fg;gb)
(A) 102.7 Nfhb (B) 104.3 Nfhb
(C) 101.2 Nfhb (D) 108.1 Nfhb
25. World Environmental Day is celebrated on
…………… every year
(A) 18th May (B) 5th June
(C) 24th October (D) 25th December
cyfj;jpd; Rw;Wg;Gwr;R+oy; ehs; …………..
md;W xt;nthU tUlKk; nfhz;lhlg;
gLfpwJ.
(A) 18, Nk (B) 5, [Pd;
(C) 24, mf;Nlhgh; (D) 25, brk;gh;
26. The total number of LokSabha sets is
(A) 500 (B) 520
(C) 620 (D) 543
Nyhf; rigapy; cs;s nkhj;j cWg;gpdh;fspd;
vz;zpf;if
(A) 500 (B) 520
(C) 620 (D) 543
27. VandeMataram was first sung at the session of
the Indian National congress in
(A) 1892 (B) 1896
(C) 1904 (D) 1886
,e;jpa Njrpa fhq;fpu]pd; ve;j $l;lj;jpy;
te;Nj khjuk; vd;w ghly; Kjd; Kjyhf
ghlg;gl;lJ?
(A) 1892 (B) 1896
(C) 1904 (D) 1886
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28. Which of the following is an inland river port?
(A) Kolkata (B) Mumbai
(C) Chennai (D) Tuticorin
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; vJ cs;ehl;L Mw;Wj;
JiwKfk;?
(A) nfhy;fj;jh (B) Kk;ig
(C) nrd;id (D) J}j;Jf;Fb
29. The correct descending order of the three
categories of the chiefs was
(A) Vendar, Kilar,velir
(B) Vendar, Velir,Kilar
(C) Velir, Vendar,Kilar
(D)Kilar,Velir,Vendar
gpd;tUtdtw;iw ,wq;F thpirapy;
thpirg;gLj;J :
(A) Nte;jh;, fpohh;, Ntsph;
(B) Nte;jh;, Ntsph;;, fpohh;
(C) Ntsph;;, Nte;jh;, fpohh;
(D) fpohh;, Ntsph;, Nte;jh;
30. Match the Tamil books in List-I with their
authors in List-II correctly and select your
answer using the codes given below:
List-I (Books) List-II (Authors)
(A) Silappadikaram 1) Thiruvalluvar
(B) Manimekalai 2) IlangoAdigal
(C) Tirukkural 3) Agastiyar
(D) Akkalitam 4) Sittalaisattanar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 2 3 4
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp
fPo;tUk; jkpo; ,yf;fpaq;fSf;Fhpa Mrphpah;
fis nghUj;jp, fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s
FwpaPLfis nfhz;L rhpahd tpiliaj;
Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(E}y;fs;) (Mrphpah;fs;)
(A) rpyg;gjpfhuk; 1) jpUts;Sth;
(B) kzpNkfiy 2) ,sq;Nfh mbfs;
(C) jpUf;Fws; 3) mfj;jpah;
(D) mf;fspak; 4) rPj;jiy rhj;jdhh;
FwpaPLfs; :
a b c d
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 2 3 4
31. Which of the following materials was a famous
commercial product in ancient Tamil Nadu
exported to other places?
(A) Fish (B) Pearl
(C) Pulses (C) Dogs
fPo;fhZk; ve;j th;j;jfg; nghUs; gz;ila
jkpofj;jpypUe;J kw;w ,lq;fSf;F Vw;Wkjp
nra;ag;gl;lJ?
(A) kPd; (B) Kj;J
(C) gUg;G tiffs; (D) eha;fs;
32. Name the president of Tamil Nadu congress at
the time of Non-cooperation movement was
(A) Rajaji (B) Prakasam
(C) K.V.Reddy (D) Periyar E.V.R
xj;Jioahik ,af;fk; nfhz;L te;jNghJ
jkpof fhq;fpu]; fl;rpapd; jiyth;
(A) uh[h[p (B) gpufhrk;
(C) Nf.tp. nul;b (D) nghpahh; <.Nt.uh.
33. In the last General Elections of 2004 the DMK
won
(A) 12 seats (B) 16 seats
(C) 14 seats (D) 10 seats
filrp nghJj; Njh;jypy; (2004) jp.K.f.
ntw;wp ngw;w ,lq;fs;
(A) 12 ,lq;fs; (B) 16 ,lq;fs;
(C) 14 ,lq;fs; (D) 10 ,lq;fs;
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34. The longest river of Tamil Nadu is
(A) Kaveri (B) Pennayar
(C) Tamirabarani (D) Vaigai
jkpofj;jpd; ePskhd MW
(A) fhNthp (B) ngz;izahW
(C) jhkpuguzp (D) itif
35. Recently developed Hyundai Car Industry is
located in the district of
(A) Kancheepuram (B)Tiruvallur
(C) Cuddalore (D) Karur
rkPgj;jpy; tsh;r;rp ngw;w (Hyundai) `Pz;lha;
fhh; njhopw;rhiy mike;j khtl;lk;.
(A) fhQ;rpGuk; (B) jpUts;@h;
(C) flY}h; (D) f&h;
36. ―The Philosophers must be the Kings‖, Who
said this?
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Plato
(C) Aristotle (D) Indira Gandhi
rkPgj;jpy; tsh;r;rp ngw;w (Hyundai) `Pz;lha;
fhh; njhopw;rhiy mike;j khtl;lk;.
(A) fhQ;rpGuk; (B) jpUts;@h;
(C) flY}h; (D) f&h;
37. Who is the author of the book ―A Foreign
Policy of India‖?
(A) I.K. Gujral (B) B.G. Deshmukh
(C) L.K. Advani (D) A.J. Toynbee
‗,e;jpahtpd; ntspAwTf; nfhs;if‘ vd;Dk;
E}ypd; Mrphpah; ahh;?
(A) I.Nf. F[;uhy; (B) gp.[p. Nj\;Kf;
(C) vy;.Nf. mj;thdp (D) V.N[. lhapd;gp
38. The Vaikkom Satyagraha was launched in
1924 for
(A) Opening the temples to the low caste
Hindus
(B) Fighting against the exploitation by the
landlords
(C) Removal of press restrictions
(D) Democratisation of the administration of
Travancore State
1924-y; itf;fk; rj;jpahfpufk; vjw;fhf
eilngw;wJ-
(A) jho;j;jg;gl;l ,e;Jf;fSf;F Myaq;fis
jpwe;JtpLtjw;F
(B) gpuGf;fspd; Ruz;lYf;F vjpuhd Nghh;
(C) gj;jphpf;if fl;Lg;ghl;il ePf;f
(D) jpUtpjhq;$h; khepyj;jpy; eph;thfj;ij
[dehafg;gLj;j
39. McMohan line lies between which of the
following countries?
(A) India and Pakistan
(B) India and Bangladesh
(C) India and China
(D) India and Myanmar
kf; Nkhfd; vy;iyf;NfhL fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s ve;j ehLfSf;fpilNa
cs;sJ?
(A) ,e;jpah kw;Wk; ghfp];jhd;
(B) ,e;jpah kw;Wk; gq;fshNj\;
(C) ,e;jpah kw;Wk; rPdh
(D) ,e;jpah kw;Wk; kpahd;kh;
40. Which of the following largely influence the
Hindustani music?
(A) Arab-Persian music
(B) Persian music
(C) Central Asian tradition
(D) All of these
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; ,e;J];jhdp ,irapy;
mjpf jhf;fj;ij Vw;gLj;jpaJ?
(A) mNugpa-ghurPf ,ir (B) ghurPf ,ir (C) kj;jpa Mrpa tof;fk; (D) ,it midj;Jk;
41. Which state produces the bulk of natural
rubber in India?
(A) Tamil Nadu (B) Karnataka
(C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Kerala
,e;jpahtpy; ,aw;ifahd ,ug;gh; ve;j
khepyj;jpy; mjpfk; cw;gj;jp nra;ag;gLfpwJ?
(A) jkpo;ehL (B) fh;ehlfk;
(C) Me;jpu gpuNjrk; (D) Nfush
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42. The total area of India is about
(A) 31 lakh sq.km (B) 37 lakh sq.km
(C) 32 lakh sq.km (D) 35 lakh sq.km
,e;jpahtpd; nkhj;j gug;gsT?
(A) 31 yl;rk; r. fp.kP. (B) 37 yl;rk; r. fp.kP.
(C) 32 yl;rk; r. fp.kP. (D) 35 yl;rk; r. fp.kP.
43. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The equation region has dense
evergreen forest having a variety of trees and
other plants
Reason (R): The equation region has
uniformly hot wet condition throughout the
year
Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and is the
correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
fPo;f;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp :
cWjp (A) : G+kj;jpa Nuif gpuNjrj;jpy;
mlh;e;j fhLfspy; gy tpjkhd kuq;fs; kw;w
nrbfs; cz;L.
fhuzk; (R) : G+kj;jpa Nuif gpuNjrj;jpy;
rkr;rPuhd ntg;gKk; kioAk; Mz;L
KOtJk; fhzg;gLk;.
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL :
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A)tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A)tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fy;y
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp
44. Which of the following is a planetary wind?
(A) The westerlies (B) Sea breeze
(C) Fohn (D) Mistral
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; Nfhs;fhw;W vit?
(A) Nky; fhw;W
(B) fly; fhw;W
(C) ghd; fhw;W
(D) kp];bu];
45. Where does the third largest concentration of
population lie?
(A) North America (B) Eurasia
(C) South America (D) Africa
cyfj;jpd; kf;fs; njhifapy; %d;whtJ
mjpf nrwpT cs;s ehL?
(A) tl mnkhpf;fh (B) ANu\;ah
(C) njd; mnkhpf;fh (D) Mg;gphpf;fh
46. Director General of newly established
National Investigation Agency (NIA) is
(A) Y.S. Dadwal (B) RadhaVinodRaju
(C) P.R.Raju (D) none of them
Gjpjhf mikf;fg;gl;Ls;s Njrpa Gyd;
tprhuiz (National Investigation Agency)
mikg;gpd; iluf;lh; n[duy;)
(A) xa;.v];. l;thy;
(B) uhjh tpNdhj; uh[P
(C) gp.Mh;. uh[P
(D) ,tw;Ws; VJkpy;iy
47. Place known for windmills is
(A) Muppandal (B) Tirupur
(C) Nanguneri (D) None of these
fhw;whiyfSf;F ngah; ngw;wJ?
(A) Kg;ge;jy;
(B) jpUg;G+h;
(C) ehd;FNehp
(D) ,tw;Ws; VJkpy;iy
48. Tirupur is located on the banks of river
(A) Bhavani (B)Noyyal
(C) Periyar (D) Palar
jpUg;G+h; ve;j Mw;wpd; fiuapy;
mike;Js;sJ?
(A) gthdp
(B) neha;ay;
(C) nghpahW
(D) ghyhW
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49. In Tamil Nadu sugar mill is located at
(A) Lalgudi (B) Tirunelvali
(C) Karur (D) Cuddalore
jkpo;ehl;by; rh;f;fiu Miy fhzg;gLk; ,lk;
(A) yhy;Fb (B) jpUney;Ntyp
(C) f&h; (D) flY}h;
50. As per census report 2001,percentage of
schedule caste people of population in Tamil
Nadu is
(A) 20% (B) 19% (C) 26% (D) 10%
2001-Mk; Mz;L kf;fs; njhif
fzf;nfLf;fpd; gb, jkpo;ehl;by; jho;j;jg;gl;l
kf;fspd; njhif vj;jid tpOf;fhL?
(A) 20% (B) 19% (C) 26% (D) 10%
51. Samudragupta permitted a foreign king
Meghavarman to build a monastery at Gaya.
Meghavarman belong to
(A) Nepal (B) Sri Lanka
(C) Bhutan (D) Pakistan
rKj;jpu Fg;jh;, Nkfth;kd; vd;w Xh;
may;ehl;L muriu fahtpy; xU Jwtp klk;
fl;l mDkjpj;jhh;, Nkfth;kd; ve;ehl;L
murd;?
(A) Neghsk; (B) ,yq;if
(C) G+lhd; (D) ghfp];jhd;
52. Consider the following statements:
I. Most of the inscriptions of the Pallavas
were in Sanskrit
II. Mahendravarman-I composed a
burlesque called Mattavilasa Prahasana
III. The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited
kanchi during the period of Pallavas
IV. Dingnaga was the logician and the author
of NyayaBhasya
Of the statements:
(A) I alone is correct
(B) I and II are correct
(C) I, II and III are correct
(D) All the correct
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Ma;f :
I. gy;yth;fspd; fy;ntl;Lfspy;
kpFjpahdit rk];fpUjj;jpy; cs;sd.
II. Kjyhk; kNfe;jputh;kd; kj;jtpyhr
gpufrdk; vd;w eifr;Rit nra;Ais
njhFj;jhh;.
III. gy;yth;fs; fhyj;jpy; Athd; Rthq; vd;w
rPdg;gazp fhQ;rpf;F tUif Ghpe;jhh;.
IV. jpq;ehf vd;gth; msitapay; epGzh;
kw;Wk; epahagh\paj;jpd; Mrphpah; Mth;.
,tw;wpy; :
(A) 1 kl;Lk; rhpahdJ
(B) 1 kw;Wk; 2 rhpahdit
(C) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 3 rhpahdit
(D) midj;Jk; rhpahdit
53. Which one of the following rules had a uniform
administration all over the country?
(A) Gupta rules (B) Mughal rules
(C) British rules (D) All of these rules
fPo;f;fhZk; Ml;rpahsh;fspy; ve;j xU
Ml;rpahsh;fs; ehL KOtjw;Fk; xNu
khjphpahd eph;thfj;ij ngw;wpUe;jdh;?
(A) Fg;j Ml;rpahsh;fs;
(B) Kfyha Ml;rpahsh;fs;
(C) Mq;fpNya Ml;rpahsh;fs;
(D) Nkw;Fwpg;gpl;l midj;J Ml;rpahsh;fSk;
54. Match List-I with List-II correctly and select
your answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(A) Lalit Kala Academy 1.National
Academy of Letters
(B) Sangeet Academy 2.Natianal
institution to
highlight human
biological and
cultural
evolution
(C) Sahitya academy 3. National
Academy of fine
Arts
(D) RashtriyaManava 4. National
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Sangrahalaya academy of Music
Dance and Drama
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 3 4 2
(D) 3 4 1 2
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp, fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfis nfhz;L
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) yypj; fyh mfhlkp 1) ,yf;fpaj;jpw;fhd
Njrpa fiyf;$lk;
(B) rq;fPj; ehlf 2) kdpj caphpay;
mfhlkp kw;Wk; gz;ghl;L
ghpzhk
tsh;r;rpia
ntspf;fhl;Lk;
Njrpa epWtdk;
(C) rhfpj;a mfhlkp 3) Ez;fiyfSf;
fhd Njrpa
fiyf;$lk;
(D) uh\;l;hpa khdt; 4) ,ir, eldk;
rq;uh `hy;ah kw;Wk;
ehl;baj;jpw;fhd
Njrpa fiyf;$lk;
FwpaPLfs; :
a b c d
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 3 4 2
(D) 3 4 1 2
55. The Chief features of the temples constructed
by the Cholas were their
(A) Vimanas
(B) Assembly halls for the devotees
(C) Massive pillars
(D) Gopuras
Nrhoh;fshy; fl;lg;gl;l Nfhapy;fspd;
rpwg;ghd mk;rk;
(A) tpkhdq;fs;
(B) gf;jh;fSf;fhd kz;lgq;fs;
(C) nghpastpyhd J}z;fs;
(D) NfhGuq;fs;
56. The first verse drama (opera) in Tamil is
(A) HarichandraNitakam
(B) Nanda Charitram
(C) ShakuntalaNatakam
(D) SavitriNatakam
jkpopy; mike;j Kjy; ,ir ehlfk;
(A) mhpr;re;jpuh ehlfk;
(B) ee;jd; rhpj;jpuk;
(C) rFe;jyh ehlfk;
(D) rhtpj;jphp ehlfk;
57. The Kailasanath temple at Kanchipuram was
built by
(A) Nandivarman II
(B) Mahendravarman I
(C) Narasimhavarman II
(D) Dandivarman
fhQ;rpGuj;jpy; cs;s ifyhrehjh; Myaj;ij
fl;bath;
(A) ,uz;lhk; ee;jpth;kd;
(B) Kjyhk; kNfe;jputh;kd;
(C) ,uz;lhk; eurpk;kth;kd;
(D) jz;b th;kd;
58. The Indus valley people build their house
using
(A) Stone (B) Wood
(C) Bricks (D) All of these
rpe;J rkntsp kf;fs; tPLfs; fl;l vij
cgNahfg;gLj;jpdhh;fs;?
(A) fy; (B) kuk;
(C) nrq;fy; (D) ,it midj;Jk;
59. The main occupation of the Paleolithis people
was
(A) Agriculture
(B) Animal husbandary
(C) Fishing
(D) Hunting and gathering food
gioa fw;fhy kf;fspd; Kf;fpaj; njhopy;
(A) Ntshz;ik
(B) fhy;eil tsh;g;G
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(C) kPd; gpbj;jy;
(D) Ntl;ilahLjy; kw;Wk; czT NjLjy;
60. Two greatest pioneers in the course of
Widows education were
(A) D.K.Karve and PanditRamabal
(B) M.G.Ranade and R.G.Bhandarkar
(C) IshwarchandraVisyasagar and Keshav
Chandra sen
(D) B.M. Malabari and K.Sridharalu Naidu
tpjit fy;tpf;F fhuzkhd nghpath;fs;
(A) b. Nf. fhh;tp kw;Wk; gz;bj ukhgha;
(B) vk;.[p. uhdNl kw;Wk; Mh;.[p. ge;jhh;fh;
(C) <];th; re;jpu tpj;ahrhfh; kw;Wk; Nfrt
re;jpu nrd;
(D) gp.vk;. kyghhp kw;Wk; Nf. =juY ehAL
61. The aspect of the caste system which was
particularly condemned by all social reformers
was
(A) Varna system (B) Jati system
(C) Ashram system (D) Untouchability
rhjp mikg;gpy; fhzg;gLk; ……….. ia
midj;J r%f rPh;jpUj;jthjpfs; Kf;fpakhf
vjph;j;jhh;fs;
(A) th;zh Kiw
(B) rhjp Kiw
(C) Mrpukq;fs; Kiw
(D) jPz;lhik
62. The fundamental duties are incorporated in
article 51 A of the Constitution of India by the
(A) 41st Amendment Act
(B) 42nd Amendment Act
(C) 43rd Amendment Act
(D) 44th Amendment Act
,e;jpa murpayikg;G rl;lj;jpy; cs;s 51 A
ruj;jpy; mbg;gil flikfs; Nrh;j;Jf;
nfhs;sg;gl;lJ?
(A) 41 tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
(B) 42 tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
(C) 43 tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
(D) 44 tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
63. Which of the following is not considered as
part of the civil society?
(A) Non- governmental Organisations
(B) Caste- based associations
(C) Legislature
(D) Family
fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sitfspy; ve;j xd;W
ehfhPfkhd rKjhaj;jpd; gFjp my;y?
(A) muR rhuh mikg;Gfs;
(B) rhjp rhh;e;j mikg;Gfs;
(C) rl;lkd;wk;
(D) FLk;gk;
64. The Supreme Court of India was set up by the
(A) Regulation Act, 1773
(B) Pitts India Act, 1784
(C) Charter Act, 1813
(D) Charter Act,1833
,e;jpa cr;rePjpkd;wk; ve;j rl;lj;jpd; fPo;
cUthf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) xOq;F Kiw rl;lk;, 1773
(B) gpl; ,e;jpa rl;lk;, 1784
(C) rhrd rl;lk;, 1813
(D) rhrd rl;lk;, 1833
65. Ordinance of Governor has to be passed by the
Assembly within
(A) 6 weeks (B) 8 weeks
(C) 10 weeks (D) 12 weeks
MSehpd; mtru rl;lj;ij khepy rl;lrig
…………………… epiwNtw;w Ntz;Lk;.
(A) 6 thuj;jpw;Fs;
(B) 8 thuj;jpw;Fs;
(C) 10 thuj;jpw;Fs;
(D) 12 thuj;jpw;Fs;
66. What is the maximum gap permissible
between two sessions of the Parliament?
(A) One month (B) Three months
(C) Six months (D) One year
ghuhSkd;wj;jpy; ,uz;L $l;lj;
njhlUf;fhd mDkjpf;fg;gl;l mjpfgl;r
fhy ,ilntsp vt;tsT?
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(A) xU khjk; (B) %d;W khjq;fs;
(C) MW khjq;fs; (D) xU tUlk;
67. Which of the following states has a separate
constitution?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) West Bengal
(D) Jammu and Kashmir
gpd;tUk; khepyq;fspy; vJ jdpahd
murpayikg;igf; nfhz;Ls;sJ?
(A) kj;jpa gpuNjrk;
(B) cj;jpu gpuNjrk;
(C) Nkw;F tq;fhsk;
(D) [k;K kw;Wk; fh\;kPh;
68. Which of the following statements
regarding the fundamental duties containedin
the Constitution of India are correct?
I. Fundamental duties can be enforced
through writ jurisdiction
II. Fundamental duties have formed a part of
the Constitution of India since its
adoption
III. Fundamental duties have become a part
of the Constitution of India in accordance
with the recommendations of the Swaran
Singh Committee
IV. Fundamental duties are applicable only to
citizens of India
Of the Statements:
(A) I, II and III are correct
(B) I,II and IV are correct
(C) II and III are correct
(D) III and IV are correct
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Muha;f
1. ePjpkd;w kDtpd; %yk; mbg;gilf;
flikfis epiy ehl;lKbAk;.
2. ,e;jpa murpayikg;G rl;lk;
cUthf;fpajpypUe;J mbg;gilf; flik
xU gFjpahf ,Ue;J tUfpwJ.
3. Rthd; rpq; FOtpd; %yk; mbg;gilf;
flikfs; xU gFjpahf murpayikg;G
rl;lj;jpy; Nrh;f;fg;gl;lJ.
4. mbg;gilf; flikfs; ,e;jpa FbkfDf;F
kl;Lk; nghUe;Jk;.
,tw;wpy;
(A) 1, 2, kw;Wk; 3 (B) 1, 2, kw;Wk; 4
(C) 2, kw;Wk; 3 (D) 3 kw;Wk; 4
69. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The 73rd Amendment granted
constitutional status to the Gram Sabha.
Reason (R): The Balwantri Mehta Committee
mentioned the Gram Saha Now select your
answer according to the coding scheme given
below:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and is the
correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A)is false , but (R) is true
fPo;f;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp :
cWjp (A) : 73tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;
fpuhk rigf;F murpayikg;G me;j];J
toq;fpaJ.
fhuzk; (R) : gy;te;Nuh Nkj;jh fkpl;b fpuhk
rig gw;wp Fwpg;gpl;Ls;sJ.
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL :
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A)tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A)tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fky;y
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp
70. Planning Commission was established in 1950
through
(A) A constitutional amendment
(B) A supreme court order
(C) An executive order
(D) A decision by the Parliament
jpl;lf;FO, 1950 Mz;L vjd; %ykhf
mikf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) xU murpayikg;G jpUj;jk; %ykhf
(B) cr;rePjpkd;wj;jpd; cj;jpuTg;gb
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(C) eph;thf Mizapd; %ykhf
(D) ghuhSkd;wj;jpd; KbT %ykhf
71. In which year was Legislative Council
abolished in Tamil Nadu?
(A) 1984 (B) 1985
(C) 1986 (D) 1987
ve;j Mz;L rl;lNkyit jkpofj;jpy;
fiyf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) 1984 (B) 1985
(C) 1986 (D) 1987
72. The major emphasis in the First-Year plan
was on
(A) Employment generation
(B) Agriculture
(C) Export promotion
(D) Industry
KjyhtJ Ie;jhz;L jpl;lj;jpy; Kjd;ik
mspf;fg;gl;l Jiw ahJ?
(A) Ntiyia cUthf;Fjy;
(B) Ntshz;ik
(C) Vw;Wkjpia $l;Ljy;
(D) njhopy;Jiw
73. UNICEF was establish in the year
(A) 1946 (B) 1956
(C) 1949 (D) 1654
‗Adpnrg;‘ ve;j Mz;L epWtg;gl;lJ?
(A) 1946 (B) 1956
(C) 1949 (D) 1954
74. Which one of the following is correct?
(A) Human Development Index-United
Nations
(B) PQLI-1996
(C) Social indicators-India
(D) Welfare measures – Morris
fPo; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;stw;wpy; vJ rhp?
(A) kdpj tsh;r;rp FwpaPL - If;fpa ehLfs;
(B) gp.fpA+.vy;.I - 1996
(C) rKjha fhuzpfs; - ,e;jpah
(D) tsh;r;rp msTfs; - Nkhhp];
75. Indian Telephone Industries Ltd. is located at
(A) Mumbai and Bangalore
(B) Bangalore
(C) Mumbai and New Delhi
(D) Mumbai and Chennai
,e;jpa njhiyNgrp njhopw;rhiy vq;Nf
cs;sJ?
(A) Kk;ig kw;Wk; ngq;f@h;
(B) ngq;f@h;
(C) Kk;ig kw;Wk; GJ nly;yp
(D) Kk;ig kw;Wk; nrd;id
76. Raurkela steel plant was set up with the
assistance from
(A) USSR (B) UK
(C) USA (D) West Germany
&h;Nfyh ,Uk;G vF njhopw;rhiy ve;j
ehl;bd; cjtpNahL epWtg;gl;lJ?
(A) A+.v];.v];.Mh; (B) A+.Nf.
(C) A+.v];.V. (D) Nkw;F n[h;kdp
77. The Oil and Natural Gas Commission was set
up in
(A) 1956 (B) 1957
(C) 1959 (D) 1961
vz;nza; kw;Wk; ,aw;if thA fkpn\d;
cUthf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) 1956 (B) 1957
(C) 1959 (D) 1961
78. The Deputy Chairman of Planning
Commission
(A) Is the Prime Minister
(B) Is the Planning Minister
(C) Holds the tank of a cabinet minister
(D) Is an economist or repute
jpl;lf;FOtpd; cgjiyth; ve;j epiyapy;
,Ug;ghh;?
(A) gpujk ke;jphp
(B) jpl;l ke;jphp
(C) fhgpndl; ke;jphp me;j];j;jpy; ,Ug;ghh;
(D) rpwe;j nghUshjhu epGzh;
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79. World Trade Organisation was started in the
year?
cyf th;j;jf rq;fk; vg;NghJ
Muk;gpf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) 1984 (B) 1994 (C) 1995 (D) 1996
80. In Tamil Nadu, the district with the highest
sex ratio as per 2001 census is
(A) Tuticorin (B) Tirunelveli
(C) Ramnad (D) Nilgris
jkpo;ehl;by; ve;j khtl;lj;jpy; Mz; ngz;
tpfpjk; 2001-k; Mz;L Gs;sp tptug;gb
mjpfkhf cs;sJ?
(A) J}j;Jf;Fb (B) jpUney;Ntyp
(C) ,uhkehjGuk; (D) cjfkz;lyk;
81. The Green Revolution has led to marked
increase in
I. Productivity of Wheat
II. Productivity of Pulses
III. Regional inequalities
IV. Inter-personal inequalities
Of the statements:
(A) I and II are correct
(B) III and IV are correct
(C) I, III and IV are correct
(D) All are correct
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Ma;f :
gRikg;Gul;rpapdhy; Fwpg;gplj;jFe;j tifapy;
mjpfhpj;jit.
1. NfhJik cw;gj;jp
2. jhdpa cw;gj;jp
3. kz;ly NtWghL
4. kdpjh;fSs;shd NtWghL
,tw;wpy;
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 2 rhp (B) 3 kw;Wk; 4 rhp
(C) 1, 3 kw;Wk; 4 rhp (D) midj;Jk; rhp
82. The Chief centre or meeting of the Indo-
Roman trade was
(A)Arikamedu (B) Alexandria
(C) Madurai (D) Musiri
,e;jpa kw;Wk; Nuhkh;fspd; Kf;fpa tzpfj;
jykhf tpsq;fpaJ
(A) mhpf;fNkL (B) mnyf;rhz;bhpah
(C) kJiu (D) Krpwp
83. The Indus Valley Civilisation is about
(A) Ten thousand years old
(B) seven thousand years old
(C) Five thousand years old
(D) Three thousand years
rpe;J rkntsp ehfhpfk;
(A) gj;jhapuk; Mz;Lfs; goikahdJ
(B) Vohapuk; Mz;Lfs; goikahdJ
(C) Ie;jhapuk; Mz;Lfs; goikahdJ
(D) %d;whapuk; Mz;Lfs; goikahdJ
84. Upanishads are books on
(A) Religion (B) Yoga
(C) Philosophy (D) Law
cgeplj E}y;;fs; ……………….. rhh;e;jit
(A) rkak; (B) Nahfh
(C) jj;Jtk; (D) rl;lk;
85. Which one of the following is correct
matched?
(A) Ellora Caves – Saka
(B) Mahabalipuram–Rashtrakutas
(C) Meenakshi temple – Pallavas
(D) Khajuraho – chadelas
rhpahd N[hbia Njh;e;njLf;fTk;?
(A) vy;Nyhuh Fif - rhfh;
(B) kfhgypGuk; - ,uhl;bu$lh;fs;
(C) kPdhl;rp Myak; - gy;yth;fs;
(D) f[_uhN`h - re;Njyh;fs;
86. Which of the following were included in the
Cripps proposals?
I. India was promised dominion status
II. Setting up of a constitution- making body
consisting of the elected representatives
from British India and member from the
princely states.
III. Setting up of an Executive Council
composed of Indians alone.
IV. It suggested Partitions of India
Of the statements:
(A) I, II and III are correct
(B) II, III and IV are correct
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(C) I, III and IV are correct
(D) I, II and IV are correct
fPo;;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Ma;f. ,tw;wpy; fphpg;];
mwpf;ifapy; mlq;fpait :
1. ,e;jpahtpw;F nlhkpdpad; me;j];J
cWjpg;gLj;jpaJ
2. gphpl;b\; ,e;jpah kw;Wk; kd;dh;
khfhzq;fspy; gpujpepjpfisf; nfhz;L
murpay; rhrd mikg;G cUthf;fg;gLk;
3. ,e;jpah;fis kl;Lk; nfhz;L
eph;thff;FO mikf;fg;gLk;.
4. ,e;jpag;gphptpidia ghpe;Jiuj;jJ.
(A) 1,2 kw;Wk; 3 rhpahdit
(B) 1,3 kw;Wk; 4 rhpahdit
(C) 2,3 kw;Wk; 4 rhpahdit
(D) 1,2 kw;Wk; 4 rhpahdit
87. The Jain temples known for the finest marble
carvings in India are situated at
(A) Gwalior (B) Jaipur
(C) Gandhara (D) Dilwara
gspq;fpdhy; nrJf;fg;gl;l rkz Nfhapy;
,e;jpahtpy; vq;F mike;Js;sJ?
(A) Ftyypah; (B) n[a;g;G+h;
(C) fhe;;jhuh (D) jpy;thuh
88. Who prepared the draft of the ‗Quit India‘
resolution?
(A) Acharya Kripalani
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) SardarVallabhbhai Patel
(D) PattabiSitaramayya
‗nts;isaNd ntspNaW‘ jPh;khdk; ahuhy;
tbtikj;J jahhpf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) Mr;rhh;a fpUghsdp
(B) [t`h;yhy; NeU
(C) rh;jhh; ty;ygha; gl;Nly;
(D) gl;lhgp rPj;jhuhikah
89. Arrange the following events in order and
mark the correct choice from the options
given below.
I.Death of BalGangadharTilak
II.Nagpur session of the congress
III.The Moplah uprising
IV.The inauguration of vishwaBharati at
shantiniketan
(A) IV, III, II and I
(B) III, IV, II and I
(C) II, I, III and IV
(D) III, II, IV and I
Options are wrong. Correct option is
II,II,IV,III
fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s epfo;Tfis fhy
thpirg;gb rhpahdij Njh;e;njL :
1. ghyfq;fhju jpyfhpd; ,wg;G
2. fhq;fpu]pd; ehf;G+h; khehL
3. khg;gpsh Gul;rp
4. rhe;jpepNfjdpy; tp];tghujpapd;
njhlf;fk;
(A) 4, 3, 2 kw;Wk; 1 (B) 3, 4, 2 kw;Wk; 1
(C) 2, 1, 3 kw;Wk; 4 (D) 3, 2, 4 kw;Wk; 1
90. Who is called the father of pure Tamil
movement?
(A) Bhavanar
(B) Bharathi
(C) Thiru.V.Kalyanasundaranar
(D) Maraimalai Adigal
jdpj; jkpo; ,af;fj;jpd; je;ij
vd;wiof;fg;gLgth; ahh;?
(A) ghthzh;
(B) ghujp
(C) jpU.tp. fy;ahz Re;judhh;
(D) kiwkiyabfs;
91. The Boys and Girls in a college are in the ratio
3:2. If 20% of the boys and 25% of the girls are
adults, the percentage of students who not
adults is
xU fy;Y}hpapy; khzth;fSk;, khztpfSk;
3 : 2 vd;w tpfpjj;jpy; cs;sdh;. mth;fSs;
20% khzth;fSk; 25% khztpfSk; taJ
te;Njhh; vdpy; taJ te;Njhh; my;yhj
khzth;fspd; rjtPjk; ahJ?
(A) 67.5% (B) 82.5%
(C) 78% (D) 58%
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92. Five years ago the average age of A, B, C, D,
was 45 years. By including X the present
average of all the five is 49 years. Then the
present age of X is
(A) 64 years (B) 48 years
(C) 45 years (D) 40 years
A, B, C, D MfpNahhpd; ruhrhp taJ Ie;J
tUlq;fSf;F Kd; 45 Mz;Lfs; MFk;. A,
B, C, D, X MfpNahhpd; jw;Nghija ruhrhp
taJ 49 Mz;Lfs; vdpy; Xd; jw;Nghija
taJ vd;d?
(A) 64 Mz;Lfs;
(B) 48 Mz;Lfs;
(C) 45 Mz;Lfs;
(D) 40 Mz;Lfs;
93. The difference between simple interest and
the compound interest on Rs.800 at 5% per
annum for 1 years is
(A) Rs.81 (B) Rs.41
(C) Rs.56.60 (D) None of these
&. 800/-f;F 5% tl;b tPjj;jpy; 1-
Mz;Lf;fhd $l;Ltl;b, jdptl;b
Mfpatw;wpd; NtWghL ahJ?
(A) &. 81
(B) &. 41
(C) &. 56.50
(D) ,tw;wpy; VJkpy;iy
94. A boat moves downstream at the rate of 1 km
in 6 minutes and upstream at the rate of 1 km
in 10 minutes. The speed of current is
(A) 2 km/hr (B) 1 km/hr
(C) 1.5 km/hr (D) 2.5 km/hr
ePNuhl;l jpirapy; xU glF 6 epkplq;fSf;F 1
fp.kP Ntfj;jpYk;, mjd; vjph;j;jpirapy; 10
epkplq;fSf;F 1 fp.kP. Ntfj;jpYk; nrd;why;
ePNuhl;lj;jpd; Ntfk; ahJ?
(A) kzpf;F 2 fp.kP
(B) kzpf;F 1 fp.kP
(C) kzpf;F 1.5 fp.kP
(D) kzpf;F 2.5 fp.kP
95. The ratio of number of boys and girls in a
school of 720 students is 7:5. How many more
girls should be admitted to make the ratio 1:1?
(A) 90 (B) 220 (C) 120 (D) 240
720 khzth;fSs;s gs;spapy; igad;fSk;
ngz;fSk; 7 : 5 vd;w tpfpjj;jpy; cs;sdh;.
NkYk; vj;jid ngz;fs; Nrh;f;fg;gl;lhy;
tpfpjk; 1 : 1 vd khWk;?
(A) 90 (B) 220
(C) 120 (D) 240
96. Which of the following is used for crystal
structure studies?
(A) Infrared spectroscopy
(B) Raman spectroscopy
(C) Atomic emission spectroscopy
(D) X- ray diffraction
xU gbfj;jpd; (Crystal) mikg;igg; gw;wp
njhpe;J nfhs;s cgNahfg;gLj;Jk; Kiw
(A) mfr;rptg;G epwkhiyapay;
(B) ,uhkd; epwkhiyapay;
(C) mZ ntspaPL (Atomic emission)
(D) epwkhiyapay;
97. The scientist who first sent electromagnetic
waves to distant places is
(A) James Clark Max well
(B) Heinrich Hertz
(C) Thomas Alva Edison
(D) Baird
Kjd; Kjyhf kpd;fhe;j miyfis mjpf
J}uk; mDg;gpa tpQ;Qhdp ,th;
(A) N[k;]; fpshh;f; Nkf;];nty;
(B) n`d;wpf; n`h;l;];
(C) jhk]; My;th vbrd;
(D) Ngah;l
98. In the electrical circuit of a house the fuse
is used
(A) To regulate the current
(B) To load
(C) As safety device
(D) As step-down device
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tPl;by; kpd; ,izg;Gfspy; kpd;fhg;G cUF
,io (fuse) ,Jthf gad;gLj;jg;gLfpwJ?
(A) kpd; Xl;lj;ij xOq;FgLj;Jjy;
(B) gS (load)
(C) ghJfhg;G fUtp
(D) kpd;dOj;j Fiwg;G fUtp
99. Hexadecimal is the number system with base
n`f;]h nlrpky; vz; njhFg;gpy; (Number)
mbg;gil vz;
(A) 10 (B) 16 (C) 8 (D) 2
100. The radius of an atom is
xU mZtpd; Muk; (radius) ,e;j mstpy;
,Uf;Fk;
(A) 10-12 kP (B) 10-15 kP
(C) 10-16 kP (D) 10-10 kP
101. The rays similar to X –rays but of smaller
wavelength that are given off by radioactive
substances are
(A) -rays (B) -rays
(C) -rays (C) cosmic rays
X- fjph;fSf;F xj;j Mdhy; miyePsk;
Fiwe;j kw;nwhU fjph; vJ? ,J fjphpaf;f
jdpkq;fshy; ntspaplg;gLfpwJ. mJ
fPOs;stw;Ws;
(A) 𝛼-fjph;fs; (B) 𝛽-fjph;fs;
(C) 𝛾-fjph;fs; (D) fh];kpf; fjph;fs;
102. In which one of the following places is
electricity generated from hydel power?
(A) Neyveli (B) Ennore
(C) Tuticorin (D) Mettur
fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s ,lq;fspy; vq;F
kpd;rhuk; ePh;tPo;r;rpahy; jahhpf;fg;gLfpwJ?
(A) nea;Ntyp (B) vz;Z}h;
(C) J}j;Jf;Fb (D) Nkl;̂ h;
103. In an LCR circuit which will give a phase
lead to current than voltage
(A) L (inductance) (B) C (Capacitance)
(C) R (resistance) (D) all together
xU LCR Rw;wilg;gpy; (Circuit), vJ
kpd;rhuk; kpd;dOj;jj;ij tpl fl;lj;jpy;
(Phase) Ke;jpr; nry;yr; nra;fpwJ?
(A) L (kpd; epiykk;)
(B) C (kpd; Njf;fp)
(C) R (kpd; jil)
(D) %d;Wk; Nrh;e;jJ
104. A drop of water is spherical due to
(A) surface tension (B) low pressure
(C) air resistance (D) viscosity of water
ePh; jptiy (Drop of water) Nfhs tbtkhf
,Uf;ff; fhuzk;
(A) gug;G ,O tpir
(B) Fiwe;j mOj;jk;
(C) fhw;Wj; jil
(D) ePhpd; ghfpay; jd;ik
105. The frequency of ultrasound wave is
typically
(A) above 20 kHz
(B) above 20000 kHz
(C) below above 20 kHz
(D) below above 2 kHz
kPnahyp miyfspd; mjph;T vz;
(A) 20 kHz-f;F mjpfk;
(B) 20,000 kHz-f;F mjpfk;
(C) 20 kHz-f;F FiwT
(D) 2 kHz-f;F FiwT
106. Good pland sources of choline are
(A) yeast (B) mushroom
(C) green leaves (C) cereal grains.
Nfhiyd; epiwe;j Mjhuj; jhtuk;
(A) <];l; (B) fhshd;fs;
(C) gr;ir ,iyfs; (D) jhdpaq;fs;
107. Ornithophily refers to
(A) pollination through wind
(B) pollination through birds
(C) pollination by insects
(D) dispersal of seeds by wind
‗Mh;dpj;Njhgpy;yp‘ vd;gJ
(A) fhw;wpd; cjtpAld; eilngWk; kfue;j
Nrh;f;if
(B) gwitfs; cjtpAld; eilngWk;
kfue;j Nrh;f;if
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(C) G+r;rpfs; top eilngWk; kfue;j
Nrh;f;if
(D) fhw;W top tpiu guTjy;
108. Identify the chemosynthetic bacteria among
the following
(A) Rhizobium (B) Clostridium
(C) Nitrobacter (D) Beggiatoa
fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sitapy; Ntjpa Nrh;k
ghf;Bhpahit fz;lwpaTk;
(A) iuNrhgpak;
(B) fpsh];Bhpak;
(C) iel;NuhNgf;lh;
(D) ngfpNahlh
109. The removal of water from the plants in the
form of liquid droplets is
(A) guttation (B) transpiration
(C) transduction (D) transformation
jhtuq;fspypUe;J jput Jspfshf ePh;
ntsp NaWk; Kiw
(A) ePh;f;frpT
(B) ePuhtpg;Nghjy;
(C) buhd;];lf;\d;
(D) buhd;]; ghh;Nk\d;
110. ‗Sirenin‘ is a sex harmone produced by
(A) alga (B) fungus
(C) lichen (D) bacterium
‗irudpd;‘ vd;w ghypay; `hh;Nkhd;
cw;gj;jp nra;Ak; caphp
(A) My;fh (B) G+Q;ir
(C) iyfd; (D) ghf;Bhpah
111. Which one of the following is a total stem
parasite?
(A) Cuscuta (B) Drosera
(C) Viscum (D) Vanda
fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sitapy; vJ xU
KOikahd jz;L xl;Lz;zp?
(A) f];$l;lh (B) buhnruh
(C) tp];fk; (D) thz;lh
112. The plant which was successfully used in the
production of edible vaccine is
(A) pea (B) mango
(C) potato (D) cabbage
cz;zj;jFe;j jLg;G kUe;jhdJ
ntw;wpfukhf ve;j jhtuj;jpy;
cUthf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) gl;lhzp (B) khk;gok;
(C) cUis (D) Kl;ilNfh];
113. Identify the characteristic feature of a
prokaryotic cell
(A) Presence of wall
(B) Presence of 80s ribosome
(C) Absence of genetic material
(D) Presence of 70s ribosome
xU GNuhfhhpNahl; tif nry;ypd; gz;ig
fz;lwpaTk;
(A) nry;Rth; fhzg;gLtJ
(B) 80s tif iuNghNrhk; fhzg;gLjy;
(C) kugZ nghUs; fhzg;gLtjpy;iy
(D) 70s tif iuNghNrhk; fhzg;gLjy;
114. During respiration the oxidative
phosphorylaton taken place in
(A) matrix of chloroplast
(B) matrix of mitochondrion
(C) inner membrane of mitochondrion
(D) grana of chloroplast
Rthrj;jpd; NghJ Mf;]pfuz
gh];ghpfuzk; eilngWk; gFjp
(A) gRq;fdpfj;jpd; khl;hpf;];
(B) ikl;Nlhfhz;bhpahtpd; khl;hpf;];
(C) ikl;Nlhfhz;bhpahtpd; cs; rt;T
(D) gRq;fdpfj;jpd; fphpdhgFjp
115. Mitochondria are present in all cells, except
(A) yeast (B) bacteria
(C) fungi (D) algae
xd;iwj;jtpu kw;w midj;Jr; nry;fspYk;
ikl;Nlhfhz;bhpah fhzg;gLfpwJ?
(A) <];l; (B) ghf;Bhpah
(C) G+Q;ir (D) My;fh
116. Consider the following statements :
Assertion (A): A rocket that is sent to space has to give an extra force at certaindistance from earth. Reason (R): At a certain distance from earth, earth is encircled by a ring of vacuum Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
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(A) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(B) (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is not correct (D) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
fPo;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp
cWjp (A) : tpz;ntspapy; nrYj;jg;gl;l
uhf;nfl;, G+kpapypUe;J xU Fwpg;gpl;l
J}uj;ijf; flf;f mjpf ce;Jtpir
juNtz;Lk;.
fhuzk; (R) : G+kpapypUe;J xU Fwpg;gpl;l
J}uj;jpy;, G+kpiar; Rw;wp ntw;wpl tisak;
,Uf;fpd;wJ.
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL :
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fky;y
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp
117. Match List –I with List –II correctly and
select your answer using the codes given
below:
List I List II
(A) Relationship 1. Neils Bohar
between electricity
and magnetism
(B) Velocity of light 2. Ampere
(C) Radio waves 3. Foucault
(D) Structure of atom 4. Hertz
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp, fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfis nfhz;L
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) kpd;rhuj;jpw;Fk;, fhe;jj; 1. ePy;]; Nghh;
jpw;Fk; cs;s njhlh;G
(B) xspapd; Ntfk; 2. Mk;gpah;
(C) NubNah miyfs; 3. Nghfhy;l;
(D) mZtpd; mikg;G 4. n`h;l;];
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 1 3 4 2
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 1 2
118. Fuel cells are used in
(A) aircrafts (B) electric locomotives
(C) space crafts (D) submarines
vhpnghUs; fyd;fs; vjpy; gad;gLfpwJ?
(A) Mfha tpkhdk;
(B) kpd;rhu uapy;
(C) tpz;ntsp Xlk;
(D) ePh;%o;fpf; fg;gy;
119. From which of the following biodiesel is
obtained?
(A) Ethyl alcohol (B) Cellulose
(C) Bagasse (D) Jatropha
gNahBry; vjpypUe;J ngwg;gLfpwJ?
(A) vjpy; My;f`hy;
(B) nry;YNyh];
(C) fUk;G rf;if
(D) [l;Nuhg;gh
120. The plant group which yields ‗Taxol‘ belongs
to
(A) Bryophyte (B) Gymnosperm
(C) Pteridophyte (D) Lichen
‗lhf;]hy;‘ vd;gJ ve;j jhtu FOkj;jpypUe;J
ngwg;gLfpwJ?
(A) gpiuNahigl;
(B) [pk;Ndh];ngh;k;
(C) nlhpNlhigl;
(D) iyfd;
121. Alga used for hydrocarbon production is
(A) Gracilaria (B) Chlorella
(C) Botryococcus (D) Sargassum
i`l;Nuh fhh;gd; cw;gj;jpapy;
gad;gLj;jg;gLk; My;fh
(A) fpuh]py;Nyhpah
(B) FNshnuy;yh
(C) Nghl;hpNahfhf;f];
(D) rhh;fh]k;
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122. When did National Biodiversity Act of India
come into existence?
Njrpa caphpd gy;ghFr; rl;lk;
(igNahilth;rpb) vg;NghJ eilKiwf;F
te;jJ?
(A) 2002 (B) 1992
(C) 1997 (D) 1967
123. World AIDS Day is observed on
(A) 1st January (B) 4th April
(C) 1st December (D) 20th August
ve;j ehs; va;l;]; ehshf filgpbf;fg;
gLfpd;wJ?
(A) [dthp, 1 (B) Vg;uy;, 4
(C) brk;gh;, 1 (D) Mf];l;, 20
124. What least number must be added to 1056
to get a number exactly divisible by 23?
1056 cld; xU Fiwe;j vz; $l;lg;gLk;
NghJ mj;njhif 23-My; kPjpapd;wp
tFgLk; vdpy; mjd; kjpg;G ahJ?
(A) 21 (B) 25 (C) 3 (D) 2
125. The ratio of two numbers is 13: 15 and their
LCM is 39780. The number are
,U vz;fspd; tpfpjq;fs; 13 : 15 kw;Wk;
mtw;wpd; kPr;rpW nghJ klq;F 39780
vdpy; me;j vz;fs; ahit?
(A) 2652, 3060 (B) 884, 1020
(C) 884, 1040 (D) 670, 1340
126. So far how many American Presidents
visited India?
(A) Three (B) Five
(C) Six (D) Seven
,Jtiuapy; vj;jid mnkhpf;f
[dhjpgjpfs; ,e;jpahtpw;F tp[ak;
nra;Js;shh;fs;?
(A) %d;W (B) Ie;J
(C) MW (D) VO
127. Terrorists attacked Indian Parliament on
(A) November 13, 2001
(B) September 13, 2001
(C) December 13, 2001
(D) December 13, 2002
jPtputhjpfs; ,e;jpa ghuhSkd;wj;ij
jhf;fpa ehs;
(A) etk;gh; 13, 2001
(B) nrg;lk;gh; 13, 2001
(C) brk;gh; 13, 2001
(D) brk;gh; 13, 2002
128. The Election Commission in 2000
derecognised which National party?
(A) National Congress (B) Janata Dal
(C) CPI (M) (D) CPI
2000-k; Mz;L Njh;jy; Mizak; ve;j
Njrpa fl;rpapd; me;j];j;ij ePf;fpaJ?
(A) Njrpathj fhq;fpu];
(B) [djh jsk;
(C) rpgpI (vk;)
(D) rpgpI
129. In which year was Mandal Commission
report implemented?
kz;ly; fkp\d; ghpe;Jiufs; ve;j Mz;L
nray;gLj;jg;gl;lJ?
(A) 1989 (B) 1990
(C) 1991 (D) 1992
130. After being elected as the Speaker of the Lok
Sabha a person
(A) Remains a member of his party
(B) is not a member of the parliament
(C) Becomes a non-party man
(D) May or may not remain party man
xUth; kf;fsitapd; rghehafuhf Njh;e;
njLf;fg;gl;l gpd;
(A) mtuJ fl;rpapd; cWg;gpduhf njhlh;e;J
,Ug;ghh;
(B) ghuhSkd;wj;jpd; cWg;gpdh; ,y;iy
(C) fl;rpf;F mg;ghw;gl;ltuhfp
MfptpLfpwhh;
(D) mtuJ fl;rpapd; cWg;gpduhf njhlh;e;J
,Uf;fyhk; my;yJ ,y;yhkYk;
Nghfyhk;
131. Place known for silk fabrics is
(A) Coimbatore (B) Mumbai
(C) Kancheepuram (D) Surat
gl;Lf;F ngah; ngw;wJ?
(A) Nfhak;Gj;J}h; (B) Kk;ig
(C) fhQ;rpGuk; (D) R+uj;
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132. What is the expansion CLRI?
(A) Central Leser Research Institute
(B) Central Latex Research Institute
(C) Central Leather Research Institute
(D) Culture and Language Research
Institute
rp.vy;.Mh;.I.d; tphpthf;fk; vd;d?
(A) nrd;l;uy; Nyrh; hprh;r; ,d;];bA+l;
(B) nrd;l;uy; Nylf;]; hprh;r; ,d;];bA+l;
(C) nrd;l;uy; nyjh; hprh;r; ,d;];bA+l;
(D) fy;Ruy; kw;Wk; yhq;FNt[; hprh;r;
,d;];bA+
133. Match List-I with List-II correctly and select your answer using your codes given below:
List-I List-II (A) Neem leaf 1. Lord Vinayaka
(B) Arasu leaf 2. Lord Shiva
(C) Tulasi leaf 3. Amman
(D) Vilvam leaf 4. Lord Vishnu
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp, fPNo
nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfis nfhz;L
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) Ntk;G ,iy 1. tpehafh; flTs;
(B) muR ,iy 2. rptd;
(C) Jsrp ,iy 3. mk;kd;
(D) tpy;tk; ,iy 4. tp\;Z flTs;
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
134. Which one of the following fruirs is not
included in the list of ‗Mukkani‘?
(A) Jackfruit (B) Mango
(C) Banana (D) Sapota
Kf;fdp gl;baypy; ,lk;ngwhj fdp
(A) gyhg;gok; (B) khk;gok;
(C) thiog;gok; (D) rg;Nghl;lh
135. Match List –I with List-II correctly and
select your answer using the codes given
below:
List-I List-II
(A) Bull 1. Yama
(B) Rat 2. Sivaperuman
(C) Peacock 3. Vinayaka
(D) Buffalo 4. Muruga
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp fPNo
Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfspd; mbg;gilapy;
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) fhiskhL 1. vkd;
(B) vyp 2. rptngUkhd;
(C) kapy; 3. tpehafh;
(D) vUik 4. KUfd;
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 1 4 3 2
(D) 4 1 2 3
136. Match List-I and List –II correctly and
select your answer using the codes given
below:
List-I List-II
(A) Nilgiris 1. Fold mountain
(B) Vosges 2. Block mountain
(C) Alps 3. Volcanic mountain
(D) Mt.Fuji 4. Residual mountain
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp fPNo
Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfspd; mbg;gilapy;
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) ePyfphp 1. kbg;G kiy
(B) th];f]; 2. gpz;l kiy
(C) My;;g;]; 3. vhpkiy
(D) G+[p kiy 4. vQ;rpa kiy
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 2 1 3
(D) 2 1 4 3
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137. The climate around Bikaner can be describe
as
(A) Tropical monsoon
(B) Hot desert
(C) Mediterranean type
(D) Semi-arid Steppe
gPfhdPh; efuj;ij Rw;wpa gFjpfspy; cs;s
fhyepiy ,t;thW miof;fg;gLfpwJ?
(A) mad kz;ly gUtfhyk;
(B) ntg;g ghiytdk;
(C) kj;jpa jiuf;fly; fhyepiy
(D) kpj twz;l Gy;ntsp
138. In which state does the maximum area of
blace soil occur?
(A) Gujarat (B) Maharashtra
(C) Karnataka (D) Andra pradesh
,e;jpahtpy; cs;s khepyq;fspy; mjpf msT
fhpry;kz;iz nfhz;Ls;sJ vJ?
(A) F[uhj; (B) kfhuh\;buh
(C) fh;ehlfk; (D) Me;jpu gpuNjrk;
139. India is the seventh largest country in the
world. It occupies……. of world area
,e;jpah cyfpy; 7-tJ nghpa gug;gsT
nfhz;l ehL mJ …………….. I
nfhz;Ls;sJ
(A) 2.4% (B) 3.4%
(C) 4.2% (D) 4.3%
140. The Khasi and Jaintia hills are located in
(A) Arunachal Pradedsh
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Manipur
(D) Nagaland
fhrp, n[ape;jpah kiyfs; fhzg;gLk;
khepyk;
(A) mUzhry gpuNjrk;
(B) Nkfhyah
(C) kzpg;G+h;
(D) ehfhyhe;J
141. Th largest producer of chillies in the world
is
(A) India (B) Bangladesh
(C) Pakistan (D) Sri Lanka
kpsfha; cw;gj;jpapy; cyfpy; nghpa ehL
(A) ,e;jpah
(B) gq;fshNjrk;
(C) ghfp];jhd;
(D) = yq;fh
142. The ideal temperature for the growth of
sugarcane is
(A) 200c to 300c (B) 150c to 400c
(C) 150c to 200c (D) 250c to 400c
fUk;G tpisr;rYf;F cfe;j ntg;gk
(A) 200C Kjy; 300C
(B) 150C Kjy; 400C
(C) 150C Kjy; 200C
(D) 250C Kjy; 400C
143. Match List –I with List-II correctly and
select your answer using the codes given
below:
List-I List-II
(A) Mt. Everest 1. South America
(B) M.T.Kilimanjaro 2. Erope
(C) Mt. Elbrus 3. Africa
(D) Mt Aconcagua 4. Asia
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp fPNo
Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfspd; mbg;gilapy;
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;T nra;f.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) vtnu];l; kiy 1. njd; Mg;gphpf;fh
(B) fpspkQ;rhNuh kiy 2. INuhg;gh
(C) vy;guh]; kiy 3. Mg;gphpf;fh
(D) mf;Nfhd;Fth kiy 4. Mrpah
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
144. Which of following is the smallest in terms
of area?
(A)Vatican City (B) Manaco
(C) Nauru (D) San Marino
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; gug;gstpy; vJ rpwpa ehL?
(A) thbfd; efuk;
(B) Nkhdhf;Nfh
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(C) ehtNuh
(D) rhd; khpNdh
145. The maximum daily range of temperature
can be observed at
(A) Chennai (B) Thiruvananthapuram
(C) Delhi (D) Mumbai
jpdrhp ntg;gtpahg;jp mjpfkhf fhzg;gLk;
efuk;
(A) nrd;id
(B) jpUtde;jGuk;
(C) by;yp
(D) Kk;ig
146. Eho established the ‗Pathini cult‘?
(A) Nedunjeraladan (B) Karikalan
(C) Elango Adigal (D) Senguttuvan
gj;jpdp topghL ahuhy; Vw;gLj;jg;gl;lJ?
(A) neLQ;Nruyhjd;
(B) fhpfhyd;
(C) ,sq;Nfh mbfs;
(D) nrq;Fl;Ltd;
147. The Carnatic wars were fought between
(A) The Nawab of Carnatic and the British
(B) The Nawab of Carnatic and the French
(C) The British anf the French
(D) none of them
fh;ehlfg; Nghh;fs; ,th;fSf;fpilNa
ele;jJ
(A) fh;ehlf ethG kw;Wk; Mq;fpNyah;
(B) fh;ehlf ethG kw;Wk; gpnuQ;Rf;fhuh;fs;
(C) Mq;fpNyah; kw;Wk; gpnuQ;Rf;fhuh;fs;
(D) ,tw;Ws; VJkpy;iy
148. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The Kushanas were of central
Asian origin
Reason (R): They were a derivative of the
Yue-chi tribe
Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
coorect explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
fPo;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp
cWjp (A) : F\hzh;fs; kj;jpa Mrpahit
G+h;tPfkhff; nfhz;lth;fs;
fhuzk; (R) : ,th;fs; A+r;rp ,dj;jpy;
Njhd;wpath;fs;
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL :
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp, NkYk; (R)
vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fky;y
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp
149. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Dr. Annie Besant organised
the Home Rule movement against the
British rule
Reason (R): She wanted to organise all
sections of
Indian people on the basic of a single
political slogan above religious
considerations.
Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
(B) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
(C) Both (A) and (R) are not correct
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is correct
explanation of (A)
fPo;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp
cWjp (A) : lhf;lh; md;dpngrd;l;
jd;dhl;rp ,af;fj;ij Mq;fpNya
Ml;rpf;F vjpuhf Vw;gLj;jpdhh;.
fhuzk; (R) : mth;, midj;J jug;G ,e;jpa
kf;fisAk; kjj;jpw;F mg;ghw;gl;L xNu
murpay; Kof;fj;jpd; fPo; xd;W jpul;l
tpUk;gpdhh;.
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL :
(A) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(B) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp
(C) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; jtW
(D) (A) rhp kw;Wk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F
rhpahd tpsf;fk;
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150. Which one of the following is not the minor
deity according to Aryans?
(A) Mitra (B) Adityas
(C) Asvins (D) Vasus
Mhpah;fspd; fUj;Jg;gb gpd;tUtdtw;Ws;
rpW nja;tk; my;yhj xd;W vJ?
(A) kpj;uh
(B) mjpj;ah];
(C) m];tpd;];
(D) thR];
151. A great exponent of Mahayanism was
(A) Dingnaga (B) Dharmakirti
(C) Nagarjuna (D) Vasubandhu Asanga
k`hahdprj;jpd; kpfg;nghpa tpsf;f
Tiuahsh;
(A) jpq;ehfh
(B) jh;kfPh;j;jp
(C) ehfhh;[{dh
(D) thRge;J m]hq;fh
152. Which of the following mounments was
built in memory of the soldiers who lost
their lives in World War I?
(A) Gateway of India (B) India Gate
(C) Vijay Path (D) Victoria
Memorial Hall
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws;, Kjy; cyfg;Nghhpy; ,we;j
tPuh;fSf;fhf fl;lg;gl;l epidTr; rpd;dk;
vJ?
(A) ,e;jpahtpd; EioT thapy;
(B) ,e;jpah Nfl;
(C) tp[a; ghj;
(D) tpf;Nlhhpah epidTf; $lk;
153. Suez Canal was first opened in the year
R+a]; fhy;tha; Kjd; Kjyhf jpwe;J
tplg;gl;l Mz;L
(A) 1839 (B) 1849 (B) 1859 (D) 1869
154. Which is described in Ajanta Paintings?
(A) Jainism (B) Buddhism
(C) Saivism (D) Vaishnavism
m[e;jh Xtpaq;fs; vijg; gw;wp
Fwpg;gplg;gLfpwJ?
(A) i[d kjk;
(B) Gj;j kjk;
(C) irtk;
(D) itztk;
155. Where were thhe principles of Panchsheel
regulated?
(A) Paris (B) New Delhi
(C) Pamdong (D) Cairo
gQ;rrPy nfhs;if vq;F Kiwg;gLj;jg;
gl;lJ?
(A) ghhP]; (B) GJnly;yp
(C) ghz;Lq; (D) nfa;Nuh
156. Who said ―Patriotism is religion and religion
is love for India‘‘?
(A) Swami Vivekananda
(B) Raj Nirain Bose
(C) Bankin Chandra Chatterji
(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
‘Njrg;gw;Nw rkak;, rkak; vd;gJ ,e;jpahit
Nerpg;gJ’ nrhd;dth; ahh;?
(A) Rthkp tpNtfhde;jh;
(B) uh[; ehuhazd; Ngh];
(C) gf;fpk; re;jpu rl;lh;[p
(D) ghy fq;fhju jpyfh;
157. Which of the following is not a
representative of Buddhist art?
(A) Stup (B) Vihara
(C) Chaitya (D) Relic towers
Gj;jff; fiyapy; gpujpfypf;fhj xd;W
(A) ];J}gp (B) tpfhuk;
(C) irj;ah (D) nuypf; lth;
158. The masterpieces of Mauryan art were the
(A) Stupas (B) Sculptures
(C) Ashoka Pillars (D) Both (B) and
nkshpa fiyf;F rpwe;j rhd;whf
tpsq;FtJ
(A) ];J}gp
(B) rpw;gq;fs;
(C) mNrhfuJ J}z;fs;
(D) (B) kw;Wk; (C) ,uz;Lk;
159. The people of Indus Valley civilization
workshipped?
(A) Pashupati (B) Indra and Varuna
(C) Brahma (D) Vishnu
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rpe;J rkntsp kf;fs; tzq;fpa nja;tk;
(A) gRgjp
(B) ,e;jpud; kw;Wk; tUzd;
(C) gpuk;kd;
(D) tp\;Z
160. Wardha Scheme of Basic Education is
proposed by
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Liaquat Ali Khan
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) M.A. Jinnah
mbg;gilf; fy;tpapd; ‘thh;jh jpl;lk;’
ahuhy; Kd;nkhopag;gl;lJ?
(A) [t`h;yhy; NeU
(B) ypahfj; myp fhd;
(C) kfhj;kh fhe;jp
(D) vk;.V. [pd;dh
161. Compared to Gupta age the caste system
was more rigid during
(A) The Mautyan age
(B) The time of Harshav dhana
(C) The Sakas
(D) the Cholas
Fg;jh;fs; Ml;rpf; fhyj;ijf; fhl;bYk; rhjp
mikg;G fbdkhf ,Ue;j fhyk;
(A) nkshpa fhyk;
(B) ̀ h;\ th;j;jdh; fhyk;
(C) rhfh];
(D) Nrhoh;fs;
162. Which of the following was a Chola King?
(A) Nedunjheliyan
(B) Karikalan
(C) Nedunjeraladan
(D) Aryappadai Kaganda Nedunjhelian
,tw;Ws; vth; Nrho kd;dh;?
(A) neLQ;nropad;
(B) fhpfhyd;
(C) neLQ;Nruyhjd;
(D) Mhpag;gil fle;j neLQ;nropad;
163. The Shiva temple at Thanjavur was built by
Rajaraja the great who was
(A) A chola ruler (B) A Pallava ruler
(C) Pandya ruler (D) none of them
jQ;ir rptd; Nfhapiyf; fl;ba ,uhruhrh;
xU
(A) Nrho kd;dh;
(B) gy;yt kd;dh;
(C) ghz;ba kd;dh;
(D) ,tw;Ws; VJkpy;iy
164. The Indus valley civilization was disovered
in the year
rpe;J rkntsp ehfhPfk; fz;Lgpbf;fg;gl;l
Mz;L
(A) 1922 (B) 1910
(C) 1822 (D) 1824
165. Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple was built
by
(A) Rajaraja I (B) Vikrama Chola
(C) Rajadhiraja (D) Rajendran I
fq;if nfhz;l NrhoGuk; Nfhapiy
fl;bath;
(A) Kjyhk; uh[uh[d;
(B) tpf;fpuk Nrhod;
(C) uh[hjp uh[h
(D) Kjyhk; uhN[e;jpud;
166. Consider the following statements
District administration stads for
I. Law and order administration within a
district
II. revenue administration within a
district
III. Developmental administration within
a district
IV. Public administration within a district
Of the Statements
(A) I alone is correct
(B) II alone is correct
(C) I,II and III are correct
(D) IV alone is correct
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Ma;f khtl;l
eph;thfk; vd;gJ :
1. khtl;lj;jpw;Fs; rl;lk; xOq;F
eph;thfj;ij Nkw;nfhs;Sjy;
2. khtl;lj;jpw;Fs; tUtha; eph;thfk;
3. khtl;lj;jpw;Fs; Nkk;ghl;L eph;thfk;
4. khtl;lj;jpw;Fs; nghJ eph;thfk;
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,tw;wpy;
(A) 1 kl;LNk (B) 2 kl;LNk
(C) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 3 (D) 4 kl;LNk
167. How many languages are there in the Eighth
schedule of the Constitution of India?
(A) Eighteen languages
(B) Nineteen languages
(C) Sixteen languages
(D) Twenty-one languages
,e;jpa murpayikg;G rl;lj;jpd; vl;lhtJ
ml;ltizapy; vj;jid nkhopfs; cs;sd?
(A) gjpndl;L nkhopfs;
(B) gj;njhd;gJ nkhopfs;
(C) gjpdhW nkhopfs;
(D) ,Ugj;njhd;W nkhopfs;
168. In which list does the Union Government
enjoy exclusive powers?
(A) Union List (B) State List
(C) Concurrect List (D) Both (A)and(B)
kj;jpa murhq;fk; ve;j gl;baypy; jdpg;gl;l
mjpfhuj;ij nrYj;JfpwJ?
(A) kj;jpa gl;bay;
(B) khepyg; gl;bay;
(C) nghJg; gl;bay;
(D) (A) kw;Wk; (B)
169. Consider the following statements:
Right to information is necessary in India
because it
I. Increase people‘s participation in
administration
II. Makes administration more accountable
to people
III. Makes administrative more innovative
IV. Makes people aware of administrative
decision making
(A) I,II and III are correct
(B) II, III and IV are correct
(C) I, II andIV are correct
(D) I, III and IV are correct
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Ma;f :
,e;jpahtpy; jfty; ngWk; chpik mtrpak;,
Vnddpy;
1. eph;thfj;jpy; kf;fs; gq;Nfw;ig
mjpfg;gLj;Jjy;
2. kf;fspd; ek;gpf;iff;F ghj;jpukhf
eph;thfj;ij cUthf;Fjy;
3. E}jd Kiwapy; eph;thfj;ij
cUthf;Fjy;
4. eph;thf KbntLj;jy; kf;fsplk;
tpopg;Gzh;T Vw;gLj;Jjy;
,tw;wpy;
(A) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 3 rhpahdit
(B) 2, 3 kw;Wk; 4 rhpahdit
(C) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 4 rhpahdit
(D) 1, 3 kw;Wk; 4 rhpahdit
170. In which years was High Court in Madras
established?
ve;j Mz;L cah;ePjpkd;wk; nrd;idapy;
Vw;gLj;jg;gl;lJ?
(A) 1862 (B) 1871
(C) 1881 (D) 1891
171. In which by-election to the Parliament did
the ADMK win for the first time
(A) Karur (B) Andipatti
(C) Dindigul (D) Madurai
m.jp.K.f ve;j ghuhSkd;w ,ilj;Njh;jypy;
Kjd; Kjyhf ntw;wp ngw;wJ?
(A) f&h; (B) Mz;bg;gl;b
(C) jpz;Lf;fy; (D) kJiu
172. Match List-I with List-II correctly and select
your answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(A) DMK 1. Mango
(B) AIADMK 2. Rising Sun
(C) MDMK 3. Two leaves
(D) PMK 4. Top
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp fPNo
Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfspd; mbg;gilapy;
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;T nra;f.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) jp.K.f 1) khk;gok;
(B) m.,.m.jp.K.f 2) cja R+hpad;
(C) k.jp.K.f 3) ,ul;il ,iy
(D) gh.k.f. 4) gk;guk;
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Codes:
a b c d
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
173. Who was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
during the time of Independence of India?
(A) O.P. Ramasamy Reddiar
(B) Kamaraj
(C) Rajaji
(D) Bakthavatchalam
,e;jpah Rje;jpuk; mile;j fhyj;jpy; jkpof
Kjy; mikr;ruhf ,Ue;jth; ahh;?
(A) x.gp. uhkrhkp nrl;bahh;
(B) fhkuh[;
(C) uh[h[p
(D) gf;jtr;ryk;
174. The total number of Tamil Nadu Legislative
Assembly is
jkpof rl;lkd;w cWg;gpdh;fspd; nkhj;j
vz;zpf;if
(A) 231 (B) 232
(C) 233 (D) 234
175. In Tamil Nadu farmer market is introduced
by
(A) M.G.Ramachandran
(B) Janaki Ramachandran
(C) Karunanidhi
(D) Jayalalithaa
jkpo;ehl;by; coth; re;ijia
mwpKfg;gLj;jpath;?
(A) vk;.[p. uhkr;re;jpud;
(B) [hdfp uhkr;re;jpud;
(C) fUzhepjp
(D) n[ayypjh
176. The district with highest population in
Tamil Nadu as per 2001 censes is
(A) Madurai (B) Chennai
(C) Coimbatore (D) Trichi
jkpo;ehl;by; ve;j khtl;lj;jpy; kf;fs;
njhif 2001-k; Mz;L Gs;sp tptug;gb
mjpfkhf cs;sJ?
(A) kJiu
(B) nrd;id
(C) Nfhak;Gj;J}h;
(D) jpUr;rp
177. The district with highest literacy rate in
Tamil Nadu is
(A) Kanniyakumatri (B) Tirunelveli
(C) Cuddalore (D) Thanjavur
jkpo;ehl;by; ve;j khtl;lk; mjpf fy;tpawpT
ngw;Ws;sJ?
(A) fd;dpahFkhp
(B) jpUney;Ntyp
(C) flY}h;
(D) jQ;rhT+h;
178. The density of population in Tamil is (as
per 2001 census)
jkpo;ehl;bd; kf;fs; njhif mlh;j;jp, 2001-
k; kf;fs; njhif fzf;nfLg;gpd; gb
ve;epiyapy; cs;sJ?
(A) 478 (B) 456
(C) 411 (D) 626
179. SEBI has introduced rolling for selection
shares under the method
(A) All shares have to be paid for on the day
of purchase
(B) purchase has to make advance payment
for the share
(C) Purchase can be set off against sales
(D) Payment has to be settled at the end of 5th
day
fPo;f;fz;l ve;j Kiwia nrgp (SEBI)
Njh;e;njLf;fg;gl;l gq;Ffis Roy;Kiw
jPh;tpw;fhf mwpKfg;gLj;jpaJ, ,k;Kiwapy;
(A) midj;J gq;FfSf;Fk; nfhs;Kjy;
nra;j md;Nw nrYj;jjy;
(B) thq;Fgth;, gq;FfSf;fhd njhifia
Kd;$l;bNa nrYj;Jjy;
(C) nfhs;Kjy; njhifia tpw;gid
njhifAld; rhpf;fl;Ljy;
(D) nfhs;Kjy; nra;j Ie;jhk; ehs;
gq;FfSf;fhd njhifia nrYj;Jjy;
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180. Which of the following statements is correct
regarding India A was Yojana?
(A) Soil and water conservation works
(B) Construction of rural roads
(C) Providing houses at free of cost to the
members of SC/ST and free bonded
labourers
(D) Land development and waste land
development
fPo;fz;ltw;Ws; ve;j $w;W ,e;jpuh Mth];
jpl;lj;jpw;F njhlh;GilaJ?
(A) kz; kw;Wk; ePh; ghfhg;G njhlh;Gila
Ntiy
(B) fpuhk rhiyfs; mikj;jy;
(C) jho;j;jg;gl;l, kiytho; kw;Wk;
tpLtpf;fg;gl;l nfhj;jbikfSf;F
,ytr tPL toq;Fjy;
(D) tpisAk; kw;Wk; tpisah epy ts
Nkk;ghL
181. Match List-I with List-II correctly and select
your answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(A) IFCI 1. 1955
(B) ICICI 2. 1964
(C) IDBI 3. 1948
(D) EXIM bank 4. 1971
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; rhpahfg;
nghUj;jp, fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfspd;
mbg;gilapy; rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;T
nra;f.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) I.vg;.rp.I 1) 1955
(B) I.rp.I.rp.I 2) 1964
(C) I.b.gp.I 3) 1948
(D) Vw;Wkjp ,wf;Fkjp 4) 1971
tq;fp
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 2 3 4 1
182. Consider the following statements:
I. The expansion of the public sector was
based on Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956
II. Govt. has announced New Industrial
Policy in July, 1991
III. Govt. has not announced any industry
policy at all
Of the statements:
(A) I alone is correct
(B) II alone is correct
(C) I and II are correct
(D) All are correct
fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Ma;f :
1. nghJj;Jiw epWtd tphpthf;fk;,
njhopw;Jiw nfhs;if jPh;khdk;, 1956-
mbg;gilahff; nfhz;lJ
2. [_iy 1991y; muR Gjpa
njhopw;nfhs;if mwptpj;jJ
3. muR ve;j xU njhopw;jpl;lj;ijAk;
mwptpf;ftpy;iy
(A) 1 kl;Lk; rhp
(B) 2 kl;Lk; rhp
(C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 rhp
(D) midj;Jk; rhp
183. On whose vision was the term ‗democratic
solialism‘ described?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Smt. Indira Gandhi
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
ahUila fUj;jpd;gb ‗[dehaf rkj;Jt
rKjhak;‘ vd;w nrhy; tpthpf;fg;gLfpwJ?
(A) kfhj;kh fhe;jp
(B) jpUkjp. ,e;jpuh fhe;jp
(C) [t`h;yhy; NeU
(D) rh;jhh; ty;ygha; gl;Nly;
184. Which one of the following is correctly
matched?
(A) Industrial policy statement – 2002
(B) report on the committee on
disinvestment of shares (Rangarajan
committee)—1987
(C) Common Minimum Programme of
United Front Govt. -- 1996
(D) Start of tenth Five-Year Plan—2005
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fPo;tUtdtw;Ws; vJ rhpahf
nghUe;jpAs;sJ?
(A) njhopw; nfhs;if mwpf;if - 2002
(B) gq;F %yjd fiyg;gpw;fhd FO
mwpf;if (nuq;fuh[d; fkpl;b) - 1987
(C) If;fpa Kd;zzp murpd; Fiwe;j gl;r
nghJ nray; jpl;lk;
(D) gj;jhtJ Ie;jhz;L jpl;lk;
njhlq;fg;gl;lJ - 2005
185. For which purpose is the finance
commission appointed?
(A) To make recommendation for
devolution of non-plan revenue
(B) To earn foreign exchange
(C) To recommend measure for profit
making public sector enterprises
(D) To impose taxes
ve;j Nehf;fj;jpw;fhf epjpf; FO
epakpf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) jpl;lk; rhuhj tUtha; Mjhuq;fis
gfph;e;jspg;gjw;fhd ghpe;Jiw nra;a
(B) me;epa nryhtdpia <l;l
(C) nghJj;Jiw epWtdq;fs; yhgfukhf
nray;gl ghpe;Jiu nra;a
(D) thp tpjpf;f
186. Consider the following statements:
Asseration (A): The median of {7, 2, 12, 5, 9}
is 7
Reason (R): The middle most value of a data
is called median.
Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(B) (A) alone is true
(C) (R) alone is true
(D) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A)
fPo;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp
cWjp (A) : {7,2, 12, 5, 9} Gs;sp tptuj;jpd;
eLntz; 7 MFk;
fhuzk; (R) : xU Gs;sp tptuj;jpd; ika
kjpg;Ng eLntz; vd;wiof;fg;gLfpwJ.
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;;e;njL :
(A) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(B) (A) kl;Lk; rhpahdJ
(C) (R) kl;Lk; rhpahdJ
(D) (A) rhp kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhpahdJ,
NkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd
tpsf;fkhFk
187. Match List I with List II correctly and select
your answer using the codes given below:
List I List-II
(A) Correlationcoefficient 1.Mean=
median=mode
(B) Cofficient of variation 2. Least
(C) For a symmetrical
distribution 3. Percentage
Variation
(D) Mean deviation from
Median 4.Cannot exceed
unity
gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp, fPNo
Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfspd; mbg;gilapy;
rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;T nra;f.
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(A) xl;LwT nfO 1) $l;L ruhrhp =
eLntz; = KfL
(B) khWjy; Fzfk; 2) FiwthdJ
(C) xU rkr;rPh; gutypy; 3) tpOf;fhl;L
khWghL
(D) eLntz;zpypUe;J 4) xd;W kjpg;ig
ruhrhp tpyf;fk;
flf;f KbahJ
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 3 4 2 1
188. Which one of the following is correctly
matched?
(A) Harmonic mean—A measure of skewness
(B) Mean deviation – An average
(C) Analysis – An arrangement of data
(D) sales and profit – Positive correlation
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; ve;jnthd;W rhpahf
nghUe;JfpwJ?
(A) ,ir ruhrhp - xU Nfhl;l msit
(B) ruhrhp tpyf;fk; - xU ruhrhp
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(C) gFg;gha;T - Gs;sp tptuj;ij
xOq;FgLj;Jjy;
(D) tpw;gid kw;Wk; ,yhgk; - kpif xl;LwT
189. Which one of the following is correctly
matched?
(A) Data – A collection of objects
(B) Mode – A well defined measure
(C) Range – Difference between the largest
and smallest items of a data
(D) Q.D – A best measure of dispersion
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; ve;jnthd;W rhpahg;
nghUe;JfpwJ?
(A) Gs;sp tptuk; - nghUs;fspd; njhFg;G
(B) KfL - xU rpwe;j tiuaWf;fg;gl;l
msit
(C) tPr;R - xU Gs;sptptuj;jpd;, rpwpa kw;Wk;
nghpa kjpg;GfSf;fpilg;gl;l tpj;jpahrk;
(D) Q.D - xU rpwe;j guty; msit
190. The average of three numbers is 135. The
largest number is 180 and the difference of
theher two is 25. The smallest number is
%d;W vz;fspd; $l;L ruhrhp 135. nghpa
vz;zpd; kjpg;G 180. kw;w ,U
vz;fSf;F ,ilg;gl;l tpj;jpahrk; 25.
rpwpa vz;zpd; kjpg;ghdJ
(A) 130 (B) 125
(C) 120 (D) 100
191. By frequency distribution we mean the
clasication of the data according to
(A) Dissililarities (B) Similarities
(C) Class intervals (D) Magnitude
epfo;ntz; guty; %yk; ehk; nghUs;
nfhs;tJ Gs;sptptu tFg;gPly; mikg;ig
,jd; %yk; njhptpg;gjhFk;
(A) xt;thj cUtikg;G
(B) xj;j cUtikg;G
(C) tFg;G ,ilntsp
(D) gUkd;
192. Value of M.D. of {5, 5, 5 , 5 ,5} from
Median is
{5, 5, 5, 5, 5} Gs;sptptuj;jpw;F
eLntz;zpypUe;J ngwg;gLk; M.D.
kjpg;ghdJ
(A) 0 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) 5
193. y= 3+2x, then the coefficient of correlation
between x and y is
y = 3 + 2x vd;why; x kw;Wk; y khwpfspd;
xl;LwTf; nfOtpd; kjpg;ghdJ
(A) -1 (B) 0
(C) 0.5 (D) 1
194. Which one of the following measures
cannot be computed for {2, 7, 5, 10. 4}?
(A) Mean (B) Median
(C) Mode (D) Harmonic Mean
{2, 7, 5, 10, 4} Gs;sptptuj;jpw;F
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; ve;j msitia
fzf;fpl KbahJ?
(A) $l;L ruhrhp
(B) eLntz;
(C) KfL
(D) ,ir ruhrhp
195. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Histogram is a graphical
presentation of data
Reason (R): Statistical data can be
represented in the form of graphs.
Now select your answer according to the
coding scheme given below:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) arefalse
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
fPo;fz;l thf;fpaq;fisf; ftdp
cWjp (A) : epfo;ntz; nrt;tfk;
Gs;sptptuj;ij ntspg;gLj;Jk; Xh; tiuglk;
fhuzk; (R) : Gs;sp tpguq;fis
tiuglj;jpd; %yk; ntspg;gLj;jyhk;
fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPl;by; rhpahd
tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL :
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; jtW
(C) (A) rhp kw;Wk; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp