TSPSC Group-1 Preliminary Exam-2023 General Studies & Mental Ability Questions with Answers Part-2
TSPSC Group-1 Preliminary Exam-2023 General Studies & Mental Ability Questions with Answers Part-2
37. Consider the following statements :
A. Nuclear fuel is material used in nuclear power stations to produce heat to run turbines.
B. Thorium is used as a nuclear fuel in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 1
38. Consider the following :
A. Gaganyaan : ISRO plans seven-day space tour with three gaganauts in 2023 for science and technology advancement.
B. Vyommitra : A humanoid robot sent along with gaganauts to manage the environmental information.
Which of the above is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 2
39. Consider the following statements :
A. BOD is oxgen consumed by micro-organisms and is an index of water pollution.
B. Drinking water should have BOD level of 1 to 2 ppm.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 3
40. Consider the following statements :
A. Optimal usage of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides increases crop production.
B. Pesticides are toxic to non-target organisms.
C. Excess fertilizer residue loaded water inflow leads to eutrophication of lakes.
D. Biomagnification of harmful chemicals poses a threat to human health.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(1) A, B and C only
(2) A, C and D only
(3) A, B and D only
(4) A, B, C and D
Answer: 4
41. Consider the following statements :
A. Circadian rhythm is endogenous rhythmic change in organism with a periodicity of 24 hours.
B. Biological clock regulates circadian rhythm.
C. Sleep and awake phases of humans are due to circadian rhythm.
D. Heart-beat of humans is an example of circadian rhythm.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(1) A, B and D only
(2) A, C and D only
(3) B, C and D only
(4) A, B and C only
Answer: 4
42. Match the following with the corresponding nanomaterial used in it :
A.Sunscreen lotion I.Nano silver
B.Textiles II.Quantum dots
C.Optoelectronics III.Titanium oxide
D.High-definition television IV.Zinc selenide
V.Lithium oxide
Choose the correct answer :
(1) A-III; B-I; C-II; D-IV
(2) A-IV; B-II; C-III; D-V
(3) A-II; B-III; C-IV; D-V
(4) A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
Answer: 1
43. Match the following :
Emerging Trend Example
A. Humanoid based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) I. Virtual Reality
B. Natural language processing II. Drone
C. Unmanned aircraft III. Text-to-Speech
D. Operating household devices using smartphone IV. Internet of Things
V. Sophia
Choose the correct answer :
(1) A-V; B-IV; C-I; D-II
(2) A-II; B-III; C-V; D-I
(3) A-V; B-III; C-II; D-IV
(4) A-II; B-IV; C-V; D-III
Answer: 3
44. Consider the following pairs :
A. Father of Green Revolution : M.S. Viswanathan
B. Missile Man of India : A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C. First Indian to go to outer space : Sunita Williams
D. First Indian remote sensing satellite : APPLE
Identify the wrongly matched pairs :
(1) A, B and D
(2) A, C and D
(3) A, B and C
(4) B, C and D
Answer: 2
45. Consider the following pairs :
A. Electrostatic precipitator : Particulate matter
B. Catalytic converter : Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides
C. Terror of Bengal : Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
D. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) : Polluted water
Identify the correctly matched pairs :
(1) A and B only
(2) A and C only
(3) A, C and D only
(4) A, B, C and D
Answer: 4
46. Consider the following statements :
A. National Technology Day is commemorated on May 11 every year as India successfully conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran.
B. Agni-III is India’s latest long range surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile system that was successfully tested in 2018.
C. Mangalyaan was launched on 5th November, 2013 with the aim of studying the Moon’s topography, morphology, mineralogy and atmosphere.
D. U.R. Rao was the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation when the first-ever Indian satellite Aryabhata was launched.
Identify the wrong statements :
(1) A and D
(2) B and C
(3) A, C and D
(4) A, B and D
Answer: D
47. In the context of effect of global warming, match the following :
Effect Country/Region
A. Bush fires I. Antarctica
B. Locust swarming II. Arctic
C. Heat wave III. Africa – Middle East
D. Permafrost melt IV. Australia – USA
Choose the correct answer :
(1) A-IV; B-III; C-I; D-II
(2) A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
(3) A-III; B-IV; C-I; D-II
(4) A-III; B-IV; C-II; D-I
Answer: 1
48. Arrange the following events in chronological order from earliest to latest :
A. Rio Earth Summit
B. Sendai Framework for Action
C. Hyogo Framework for Action
D. Yokohama Strategy
Choose the correct order :
(1) A, B, C, D
(2) B, C, D, A
(3) C, D, A, B
(4) A, D, C, B
Answer: 4
49. Consider the following statements :
A. A deadly earthquake occurred in Bhuj, Gujarat.
B. More than 20,000 people lost their lives in the earthquake.
C. The earthquake occurred on the Independence Day, 2001.
D. Smriti Van Memorial for earthquake victims was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in August 2022 at Bhuj.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(1) A and B only
(2) A, B and C only
(3) B and D only
(4) A, B and D only
Answer: 4
50. Consider the following statements :
A. Global surface temperature was 1·09C (0·95C – 1·20C) higher in the decade 2011 – 2020 than in 1850 – 1900.
B. The global temperature increase is larger over the land 1·59C [1·34C – 1·83C] than over the ocean 0·88C [0·68C – 1·01C].
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 3
51. In the context of air pollination in cities of India, choose the correct order of pollution in descending order for 2022 :
A. Bhiwadi B. New Delhi
C. Darbhanga D. Ghaziabad
Choose the correct order :
(1) Ghaziabad – Darbhanga – New Delhi – Bhiwadi
(2) Darbhanga – Ghaziabad – Bhiwadi – New Delhi
(3) New Delhi – Bhiwadi – Darbhanga – Ghaziabad
(4) Bhiwadi – Darbhanga – New Delhi – Ghaziabad
Answer: 4
52. Which of the following is not a geological hazard ?
(1) Mine fire
(2) Tropical cyclone
(3) Tsunami
(4) Volcano eruption
Answer: 2
53. Consider the following statements :
A. The National Disaster Management Act was enacted in 2005.
B. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the Prime Minister.
C. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is headed by the Chief Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) A and B only
(4) A, B and C
Answer: 4
54. The following three important global events took place in 2005 :
A. Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Paris
B. The Third International Conference on Financing for Development, Addis Ababa
C. Adoption of Sustainable Development Agenda, New York
Choose the correct order of their occurrence :
(1) A, B, C
(2) B, A, C
(3) B, C, A
(4) C, A, B
Answer: D
55. To increase the availability and reduce cost of fertilisers, the Central Government introduced ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ under
(1) ‘Bharat’ brand name
(2) ‘Vishala Bharat’ brand name
(3) ‘Ekta Bharat’ brand name
(4) ‘Samaikya Bharat’ brand name
Answer: 1
56. As per the annual report of NITI Aayog 2021 – 22, which of the following is not a domain of State Health Index of NITI Aayog ?
(1) Health outcomes
(2) Governance and information
(3) Best practices
(4) Key inputs/processes
Answer: 3
57. Which of the following statements related to Soil Health Card Scheme of the Central Government are true ?
A. This scheme was introduced in the year 2014 – 15.
B. In Cycle-I of this scheme, around 10·74 crore cards have been issued to farmers.
C. In Cycle-II of this scheme, around 12·47 crore cards have been issued to farmers.
D. Under Model Village Programme, around 3 crore cards have been issued to farmers.
Choose the correct answer from the following :
(1) B and C only
(2) A and B only
(3) B, C and D only
(4) A and D only
Answer: 2
58. Which of the following are true in relation to ‘Make in India’ initiative ?
A. To facilitate investment
B. To foster innovation
C. To make India a hub for manufacturing, design and innovation
D. To build best in class infrastructure
Choose the correct answer from the following :
(1) A and B only
(2) C and D only
(3) A, B, C and D
(4) B, C and D only
Answer: 3
59. Consider the following statements related to Industrial Corridor Development Programme in India :
A. Government of India has adopted the strategy of developing industrial corridors in partnership with State Governments and private investors.
B. The objective of this programme is to develop Greenfield Industrial regions/areas/nodes with sustainable infrastructure and ensure plug and play infrastructure at the plot level.
Which of the above statements is/are true ?
(1) B only
(2) A only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 3
60. Match the following items of India’s trade with value of foreign trade during April – November 2021 :
Items of Trade Value of Foreign Trade (in USD Billions approximately)
A. Non-Petroleum exports I. 200
B. Non-Petroleum imports II. 231
C. Non-Petroleum, Non-Gems and Jewelry exports III. 285
D. Non-Petroleum, Non-Gems and Jewelry imports IV. 226
Choose the correct answer from the following :
(1) A-III; B-II; C-IV; D-I
(2) A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-III
(3) A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
(4) A-IV; B-III; C-I; D-II
Answer: 4
61. Consider the following pairs :
A. PM–MITRA Scheme : Related to improving transport facility
B. Udyami Bharat Scheme : Related to MSMEs
C. RAMP Scheme : Related to large scale manufacturing sector
D. Phase-II of FAME India : Related to giving push to electric vehicles in public transport
Which of the above given pairs are correctly matched ?
(1) B and C only
(2) A, C and D only
(3) B and D only
(4) A only
Answer: 3
62. Arrange the following States, among the bigger States, whose population densities were the highest as per the Census of India 2011, in descending order :
A. Bihar B. Kerala
C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh
E. West Bengal
Choose the correct order :
(1) D, A, B, C, E
(2) B, E, C, D, A
(3) A, E, B, D, C
(4) A, D, E, B, C
Answer: 3
63. Match the following States with child sex ratio (0 – 6 years) of these States in 2011 as per the 2011 Census :
State Child sex ratio (0 – 6 years)
A. Haryana I. 941
B. Rajasthan II. 888
C. Arunachal Pradesh III. 834
D. Odisha IV. 972
Choose the correct answer :
(1) A-II; B-III; C-I; D-IV
(2) A-III; B-II; C-IV; D-I
(3) A-IV; B-I; C-III; D-II
(4) A-I; B-IV; C-II; D-III
Answer: 2
64. Arrange the following programmes/schemes in chronological order based on launching/implementation year of these programmes/schemes :
A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
B. PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi
C. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
D. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Choose the correct answer from the following :
(1) A, C, D, B
(2) C, D, A, B
(3) D, C, B, A
(4) A, D, C, B
Answer: 2
65. Arrange the following States in ascending order based on amount of subsidy (in < crores) released to these States by the Central Government in the year 2021 – 22 under North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy – 2007 :
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Manipur
C. Meghalaya
D. Mizoram
Choose the correct answer from the following :
(1) D, A, C, B
(2) A, D, B, C
(3) C, B, A, D
(4) B, D, C, A
Answer: 4
66. Arrange in ascending order the annual growth rate (%) of the following products in 2021 – 22 for National Industrial Classification 2-digit category :
A. Manufacture of food products
B. Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
C. Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
D. Manufacture of electrical equipment
Choose the correct answer from the following :
(1) C, A, B, D
(2) B, C, D, A
(3) D, C, A, B
(4) A, B, D, C
Answer: 1
67. Consider the following pairs :
Iron and Steel Plant State
A. Bhilai Chhattisgarh
B. Bokaro Jharkhand
C. Dolvi Maharashtra
D. Daitari Odisha
Identify the correctly matched pairs :
(1) A and B only
(2) B and C only
(3) A, B and D only
(4) A, B, C and D
Answer: 4
68. Consider the following statements about ‘Mascarene High’ and its influence over monsoon rainfall in India :
A. Mascarene High is a low pressure area that is found around Mascarene Islands (in South Indian Ocean) during monsoon period.
B. Mascarene High is responsible for cross-equatorial flow through South Arabian Sea and it acts as southern hemispheric linkage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 2
69. Consider the following statements regarding Ken-Betwa River Link Project (KBLP) for irrigation :
A. It is critical for the water security and socio-economic development of Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh.
B. The project involves the transfer of water from the Betwa to the Ken River through the construction of Daudhan Dam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 4
70. Consider the following statements related to Igneous rocks :
A. Igneous rocks are granular or crystalline.
B. They do not have strata-like sedimentary rocks.
C. They are less affected by chemical weathering.
D. Igneous rocks do not contain fossils.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(1) A and B only
(2) B and C only
(3) B, C and D only
(4) A, B, C and D
Answer: 4
71. Match the following ocean currents and their location/type :
Ocean Current Location/Type
A. Benguela current I. Warm current
B. Kuroshio current II. Cold current
C. North Atlantic Drift III. Pacific Ocean
D. Agulhas current IV. Indian Ocean
Choose the correct answer :
(1) A-II; B-III; C-IV; D-I
(2) A-III; B-IV; C-I; D-II
(3) A-IV; B-III; C-I; D-II
(4) A-II; B-III; C-I; D-IV
Answer: 4
72. The Census of India has classified towns into six categories on the basis of their population. Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
(1) Class II towns with 50,000 to 99,999 population
(2) Class III towns with 30,000 to 49,999 population
(3) Class V towns with 5,000 to 9,999 population
(4) Class VI towns with less than 5,000 population
Answer: 2
73. Match the following Modern Indian Languages (Family) with the States/UT :
Language (Family) State/UT
A. Austric I. Meghalaya
B. Dravidian II. Kerala
C. Sino-Tibetan III. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Indo-European IV. Jammu and Kashmir
Choose the correct answer :
(1) A-II; B-I; C-III; D-IV
(2) A-IV; B-II; C-III; D-I
(3) A-IV; B-I; C-II; D-III
(4) A-I; B-II; C-III; D-IV
Answer: 4
74. ‘Zuider Zee’, a tract of lowland reclaimed from a body of water in the Netherlands is known for :
(1) Polders
(2) Dykes
(3) Canyons
(4) Geysers
Answer: 1
75. Consider the following statements related to Southern Telangana Agro-Climatic Zone :
A. Medchal-Malkajgiri, Wanaparthy, Rangareddy and Vikarabad districts fall under this zone.
B. The annual rainfall (June to May) ranges from 610 to 850 mm. Minimum and maximum temperatures during summer range between 32C – 38C.
C. This zone is predominantly underlain by Alluvial soils.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(1) A and B only
(2) B and C only
(3) A and C only
(4) A, B and C
Answer: 1
76. Consider the following statements related to IT industry in Telangana :
A. During 2014 – 15, the IT exports from Telangana were worth < 66,276 crore which almost tripled to < 1,83,569 crore by 2021 – 22.
B. Through the Growth in Diversity policy, the Government provides special incentives to the companies that expand or set up their IT units beyond the western part of Hyderabad.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 1
77. Identify the top three districts with highest share of forest area to their total geographical area in Telangana State (2020 – 21).
(1) Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally and Kumuram Bheem Asifabad
(2) Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Kumuram Bheem Asifabad
(3) Mulugu, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem
(4) Bhadradri Kothagudem, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad
Answer: 2
78. According to the 2011 Census, which of the following newly formed districts have more than 40% urban population ?
(1) Warangal
(2) Sangareddy
(3) Peddapalli
(4) Mancherial
Answer: 4
79. According to Ajivika philosophy, which is the central idea that determines the life of a person ?
(1) Karma
(2) Dharma
(3) Artha
(4) Niyati
Answer: 4
80. Identify the wrong pair/pairs :
Authors Texts
A. Bhasa Dradira Charudatta
B. Dandin Dasakumaracharitra
C. Subandhu Vasavadatta
D. Bharavi Ravanavadha
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) A and D only
(4) C and D only
Answer: 3
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