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Which of the following objectives are true with relevant of Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board?
I. Upliftment of people living below poverty line through voluntary institutions in the state
II. To promote setting up of non-governmental social welfare organizations
III. To render technical and financial assistance to the voluntary institutions for better quality and standard of services
IV. To strive for equality between men and women
Choose the correct statements related to "Black money"
a) These are the assets not reported to the government at the same time of their generation.
b) Estimate of black money in India for the year 1983-84 is 95% of GDP.
c) "Tax havens" are typically big countries which impose high tax on the foreigners who decide to settle down.
Statement 1: A major issue highlighted by census 2011 is that there are around 50 lakh less children in the age group 0-6 years in the census 2011 than census 2001.
Statement 2: Population growth rate between 2001 and 2011 is lower than the population growth rate between 1991 and 2001.
What are the recent trends in the global economy which has led to RBI 'sell-buy' swap of USD/INR
a) Financial markets worldwide facing intense selling pressures due to the spread of Covid-19 infections.
b) Slump in international crude prices.
c) Emerging market currencies experiencing upward pressure.
Name the first backward classes commission established in the year 1953.
Which of the following statements regarding Arignar Anna is / are correct?
(a) He served as the sub-editor of the "Justice" magazine
(b) He became editor for "Viduthalai"
(c) He was associated with the activities related to Tamil weekly paper "Mudi Arasu"
In 1944 at which district conference was the 'Justice Party' converted into 'Dravidar Kazhagam'?
Which among the following statements is not an objective of "Cradle Baby Scheme"?
I. To transfer the substantive provisions under the Indian Penal Code
II. Dowry givers should be excluded from punishment
III. Appointment of Dowry Prohibition Officers
IV. The marriage expenses should be limited to 20% of the annual income of the girl's parents/guardian
Which of the above statements is/are true concerning the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
The Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Sangam was founded by
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
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 a monetary measure.
Which district is occupying the last rank in Human Development Index in Tamil Nadu?
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 |
Child Development Index takes into account of the following factors
I. Education
II. Income
III. Health
IV. Nutritional status
Select the appropriate combination.
Punjabi language has close connection
Which article of Constitution of India mentions the abolition of untouchability ?
Which ideology threatens Indian Unity?
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 ?
Which book explains the four noble truths of Buddhism?
Who first brought Christian faith into South India ?
This Philosophy was purportedly founded in the 5th Century BC by Makkhali Gosala. It was a major rival of vedic religion.It reached the height of its popularity during the rule of the mauryan Emperoe Bindusara around 4th century BC. This School of thought was followed for nearly 2000 years through the 14th century CE in the southern states of karnataka and Tamilnadu Which school of thought is described above ?
How the coronation of crown prince was described under the Vijayanagar rule ?
If a simple pendulum with the mass of the bob as 'M' has a time period "T", then if in the same pendulum another bob with 2M replaces the original bob. Now the time period is(It may be assumed that the string attached to the bob has no mass)
Alamgir nama was written by whom ?
Arrange the chronological Order.
1. Death of Humayun
2. Second Battle of Panipat
3. Building at Fathpur Sikiri
4. Proclamation of Din-illahi
Which land distribution system adopted by sultan of Delhi ?
Math the Following:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Mahabaladhi Krita | 1.) Commander of the Cavalry |
| b) Mahashvapati | 2.) Commander in Chief |
| c) Mahapilupati | 3.) Chief Justice |
| d) Mahadanda Nayak | 4.) Commander of the elephant force |
Who was the Director General of Archaeological survey of the India at the time of Indus Valley Excavation ?
More than 500 seals have been discovered in the Indus Valley civilization which are all
The source of dendrothermal energy is
Which of the following is the consequence of climate change related warming of rivers ?
The major cause for the depletion of Ozone is
The pollutant which cause impairment in the plant metabolism is
The Chairperson of National Diasater Management Authority is
The Most important scheduled tribes of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
The most Populous state of India is
______soil is found in all the districts of Tamil Nadu except Nilgris.
Identify the options in which the rivers are given in North - South sequence
A super computer that allows researchers to model energy technologies using artificial intelligence is
Which of the following facts about Covid-19 virus is/are wrong ?
(a) People who have been infected by the virus but do not have symptoms do not spread virud.
(b) Reinfection is not possible.
(c) Anosmia(loss of smell) is a symptom.
(d) Babies do not get infected by Corona virus.
"The one who gave false judgement (Ethilalan),was deeply hurt by himself as a woman who pulled out one of her breasts to burn the city". These lines which seems to indicate the story kannagi is found in which of the following Sangam Literature texts ?
Which of the following rivers originate in Karnataka ?
I. Bhavani
II. Palar
III. Pennaiyar
IV. Cauvery
Choose the correct one:
Consider the following statement
(1) India introduce the family planning program in 1950s
(2) The family planning programme Neo-Marxian approach to birth control
(3) End of National Emergency Ruled out compulsion family planning
(4) Planning and implementation was carried out ny central Government Choose the correct answer :
Kalpana Chawala Award for Courage and Daring enterprise in 2020 was awarded to
The word "Sustainable Development" is clearly indicative of the fact that
The following are the functions of Niti Aayog. Find out which is/are wrongly listed
I. To foster cooperative federalism
II. To give final approval to five year plans
III. To implement schemes for rural development
IV. To advice the State and Central Goverments on levying taxes
Which of the following statement regarding political parties in India is/are correct?
(a) Parties in India function within the institutional framework of a federal structure and are bound by the country's electrol laws and rules (b) Strong institutionalised parties are vital for healthy democracies
Which of the following(Book-Author) is wrongly matched ?
Match the sport with the corresponding number of players :
| List I - Sport | List II - No. of players |
|---|---|
| a) Polo | 1.) 15 |
| b) Rugby football | 2.) 11 |
| c) Hockey | 3.) 9 |
| d) Base ball | 4.) 4 |
Which of the following is the consequence of climate change related warming of rivers ?
(a) Dilwara Temples
(b) Mehrangharh fort
(c) Bara Imambara
(d) Purana Qila
Match the Following women personalities with their achievement
| List I - Personality (Name ) | List II - Achievement |
|---|---|
| a) Anna Rajaram Molhotra | 1.) India's first female to fly an aircraft |
| b) Sarla Takral | 2.) India's first female train driver |
| c) Arunima sinha | 3.) India's first woman IAS officer after independence |
| d) Surekha Yadav | 4.) First Indian woman amputee to scale Everest |
Match the Tourist spots of India with their States
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| a) Hampi | 1.) Andhra pradesh |
| b) Horsley Hills | 2.) Uttarakhand |
| c) Hogenakkal | 3.) Karnataka |
| d) Haridwar | 4.) Tamil Nadu |
Where was the venue of the 3rd Global conference on road safety in collaboration with WHO and world Bank In 2020
The term biodiversity indicates
Kidney stones are formed by the Precipitation of the following chemicals
I. Cystine
II. Oxalate
III. Uric acid
IV. Sodium
The color of the skin in ripened apple, tomato and grape fruits is due to accumulation of
Single cell Eukaryotes are included in
In the Haber's process for the manufacture of ammonia
What are isotones ?
Silicon is one of the best known semiconducting materials. As its temperature rises, it becomes a better conductor. But the temperature at which silicon gets permanently damaged is
A rock containing the fluorescing calcite is illuminated by ultraviolet light then the color of the rock seems to be
Raman effects is scattering by
The common table salt is
Which of the following statements is/are true related to COVID-19 ?
(a) Adding pepper to your soup prevents COVID-19
(b) COVID-19 is transmitted through the houseflies
(c) 5G communication network spreads COVID-19
(d) Sun light does not protect oneself from COVID-19
On rear wheel drive cars, with the engine in front it is a common practice to weigh down the truck in order to increase saftey,when driving on--
With whom can we associated the following quotes ? - "Be Educated, Be Organized and Be Agitated" - "I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity" - "Life should be greater rather than long"
Specific Experiments:
1. Blue Litmus paper is dipped into hydrochloric acid and it is changed into red colour
2. Blue Litmus paper is dipped into oxalic acid and it is changed into Red colour
3. Blue Litmus paper is dipped into sulfuric acid and it is changed into Red colour
General Law : Acid is turned into blue litmus red. It is called ............... Reasoning.
Among the following whom can be considered as "an intellectual who anticipated DR. B.R. Ambedkar by two generations" ?
Name the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, During Anti-Hindi agitation in 1965 ?
Thanthai Periyar passed resolutions for the welfare of the women in the Suyamariyathai conference of
Thanthai Periyar referred as the philosophy of Self Respect Movement to
Who presided over the first Madras State,Self-Respected conference ?
Match the following :
| List I | List II |
| a) Swarajya | 1.) T.M. Nair |
| b) Justice | 2.) T.Prakasam |
| c) Dravidan | 3.) Thiru. Vi.Ka |
| d) Navasakthi | 4.) Bakthavachalam |
In 1916 'South Indian People's Association' was renamed as
Which political Association became known as Justice Party?
Who first introduced Cartons picture in Tamil Nadu Magazine?
Which of the following idea does not fall within Thanthai Periyar's definition of Civilization?
Who started the journal namely 'Dravida Pandithan"?
Name the women leader who participated in the Neil statue satyagraha in Tamil Nadu in 1927 --
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Chenbagaraman pillai?
1. He hailed from Kanyakumari dist. Of Travengore State
2. He started Bharatha Matha Valibar Sangam
3. He married Laxmibai of indian National Army in 1931
4. He joined the German Army and fight against the English in I world war.
Which Woman freedom fighter participated in the Madras salt sathyagraha?
Which one of the factor responsible for the South Indian Rebellion
(i) Compant Reforms in the palayam
(ii) Economic exploitation and heavy taxation of the company
(iii) Famine in 1798
(iv) Frequent wars of the company
" …...... , …....... , …...... these three for aye to rulers of the land belong". In the above Thirukural the word "These three" means
___________,_________,___________
Whom does Valluvar call a fool, through he is learned and scholarly?
" …........ These four a light of dreaded kings reveal" What are the four virtues of a King according to Thiruvalluvar?
What does the following Thiruvakkural reiterate? "Who with deceitful mind in false way walks of covert sin, The five fold elements his frame compose ,deride within" ("Vanja manthan Paditrolikkam Boothangal Aainthum agathe nagum")
What are the related to Hand Sanitizers?
(a) most of them are acid based and not alcohol based
(b) they are flammable
(c) they are effective against spores
(d) it is correct to nicely wipe off hand sanitizer from the hands before it has dried
How does Thiruvalluvar guide us to overcome troubles?
" …......... Irandrum Thangaa Viyanulagam Vaanam Vazhangadhu enin" (Though the wide world lease …......... and ….......... If heaven is watery treasures cases to dispense) What are the two good deeds that will not happen according to this kural ?
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
(a) Fever, dry cough, fatigue
(b) Loss of taste
(c) Sore throat
(d) Breathing difficulties
Pick out the effect that is not related to the impacts of Earthquake.
Whom does Valluvar refer to as blocks in the kural "Arampolun Koormaiyar renu marampovar" ("Though sharp their wit as file, as blocks they must remain..")
According to Thiruvalluvar, what is friendship with the good compared to?
The saying "Thirukkural" has a balanced religious quality is because
1. People from alll religious says that it belongs to them
2. Because people who say there is God and people who say there is no God accept it whole heartledly
3. It is beyond Type, caste, reliogion, class
4. Because it writes about ethics and knowledge needed for human race
Who is the author of novel 'Manalveedu'?
Which of the following book received Sahitya Academic Award written by Melanmai Ponnusamy?
Who wrote the poem that has this as the opening lines --Anbu Sivam irandenbar arivilar?
Which of the following epic describes the significance of Thamizhar's music?
Who among the four Nayamar made his heart the temple for Lord Shiva?
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