TNPSC
GROUP I [NOV 2015]
PRELIMINARY
EXAM
COMPUTER SCIENCE
(01)
Expand FAT
(A) First Allocation Type
(B) File Allocation Type
(C) First Allocation Table
(D) File Allocation Table
Answer: (D)
(02)
Which of the following is used to store large amounts of data?
(A) Primary memory
(B) Auxiliary storage
(C) Cache memory
(D) Random access memory
Answer: (B) [Doubtful]
(03)
Give the value of Terabyte.
(A) 210
(B) 220
(C) 230
(D) 240
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Though the options not specified
whether it is KB or GB or MB, we can conclude it as 240 only
Kilo= 2^10; Mega = 2^20; Giga = 2^30; Tera
= 2^40; Peta = 2^50; Exa = 2^60; Zetta = 2^70; Yotta = 2^80
(04)
‘Bluetooth’ technology is
(A) Satellite communication
(B) Wired communication between
devices
(C) Wireless communication between
devices
(D) Communication between landline to
mobile phone
Answer: (C)
(05)
The list of coded instruction in computer is called
(A) Program
(B) Algorithm
(C) Flowchart
(D) Application Software
Answer: (A)
TNPSC
GROUP I [NOV 2015]
PRELIMINARY
EXAM
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
(01)
The planet which is known as ‘God of War’
(A) Mercury
(B) Venus
(C) Mars
(D) Jupiter
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
Mars: fourth planet from the Sun and
the second smallest planet in the Solar System (next to Mercury); named after
the Roman “God of War”; also known as “Red Planet”
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Planet
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Named After
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Called As
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Mercury
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Roman
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God of Travel
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Venus
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Roman
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Goddess of Love & Beauty
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Mars
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Roman
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God of War
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Earth
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English/German
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Ground
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Jupiter
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Roman
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King of Roman Gods
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Saturn
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Roman
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God of Agriculture
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Uranus
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Greek
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King of the Gods
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Neptune
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Roman
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God of the Sea
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Pluto
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Roman
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God of the Underworld
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(02)
In which Indian state the women, except Brahmin and Bania community,
terminate their marriage relationship through the custom called “Chudi
Pahanana”
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Chhattisgarh
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Uttaranchal
Answer: (B)
(03)
Which of the following statements about Mother Teresa is/are True?
I. She founded a new congregation named Missionaries of Charity
II. She did not accept the citizenship of India
III. She was awarded Nobel Peace Prize
IV. In 1929 A.D. she came to Madras as a Missionary
(A) I and III correct
(B) II and IV correct
(C) I and IV correct
(D) I, III and IV correct
Answer: (D) [Doubtful]
Explanation:
We have to choose correct statements;
Mother Teresa was awarded Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979 – so statement III must
be there; the options without III are removed
(A) I and III correct
(D) I, III and IV correct
I: Mother Teresa founded the
Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation
IV: unable to find whether it is
correct or not; Mother Teresa arrived India in 1929 and began her novitiate in
Darjeeling; but not sure on the visit of Madras
(04)
Identify the statement which is wrong:
[A] The modern method of writing with
coma, semicolon, and full stop are the contributions of the missionaries.
[B] Robert De Nobili and Caldwell
enriched Tamil language
[C] The missionaries introduced
Printing press
[D] The missionaries spread the Gospel
only through English language ‘Bluetooth’ technology is
Answer: (D)
(05)
Consider the following Reason and Assertion and choose the correct
answer from the code given below:
Reason (R): the diet of the early Tamils was not very different
from that of modern times. Ghee played a conspicuous part in the diet of all,
it fetched a high price.
Assertion (A): Ghee was used freely both by vegetarian and non
vegetarian. Avur Mulankilar and Purattinai Nannaganar spoken of the use of
ghee.
[A] (R) and (A) are correct, (A) is
the correct explanation of (R)
[B] (R) and (A) are correct but (A) is
not the correct assertion of (R)
[C] (R) is true but (A) is Wrong
[D] (R) is wrong but (A) is true
Answer: (A)
(06)
What is India’s rank in the global production of milk in 2010 – 2011?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
Answer: [A]
Explanation:
Following is the list of Top 10
Countries by Milk Production as per US department of Agriculture, 2011:
(1) European Union (6) Brazil
(2) India (7) New Zealand
(3) USA (8) Mexico
(4) China (9) Argentina
(5) Russia (10) Ukraine
(07)
‘International Day of the Disappeared’ observed by United Nations
Organization every year falls on
[A] November 30
[B] December 26
[C] August 30
[D]October 25
Answer: [C]
(08)
World ‘Car Free Day’ is observed on
[A] September 12
[B] September 22
[C] October 22
[D] October 18
Answer: [B]
(09)
Consider the following statement and choose the correct answer from
the given options.
I. Shompens is a tribal inhabitant of Nicobar Island.
II. As per 2011 census, their population is 229.
[A] I only true
[B] II only true
[C] I and II are true
[D] I and II are false
Answer: [C]
Explanation:
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Shompen Tribe believed to be one of
the last surviving stone-age tribes and living in Great Nicobar.
·
One of the 6 tribes that inhabit the
forest in the southern-most tip of the India.
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Classified as primitive tribal group
along with the four other tribes – Jarawa, Andamanese, Onge and the
Sentinelese.
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Population: Only 229 (2011 census)
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Have very limited contact with
outsiders and live in about 12 habitations made of bamboo and leaf thatch.
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Not as well-known like the Jarawas of
the Andaman islands.
·
While the Jarwas are a negrito tribe,
the Shompens are of Mongoloid stock.
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Like the Jarawa they are skilled
hunter-gatherers but unlike them raise plantations of various crops and subsist
primarily on them, besides honey and fish.
·
Main weapons are the bow and arrow.
·
For the first time in the Indian
history Shompens cast their votes to elect for the Lok Sabha constituency of
Bay Islands for Lok Sabaha election 2014.
·
About 60 Shompens cast their votes at
polling station put up in the inner jungle in Great Nicobar Biosphere reserve.
(10)
Every year 13th of August is observed as
[A] Voluntary Blood Donation Day
[B] World Hepatitis Day
[C] Swachch Bharat Day
[D] Organ Donation Day
Answer: [D]
(11)
Match the Android OS versions with their names:
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OS Version
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Name
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(a)
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Android 6.0
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1
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Kitkat
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(b)
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Android 5.0
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2
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Lollipop
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(c)
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Android 4.4
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3
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Jelly Bean
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(d)
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Android 4.3
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4
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MarshMallow
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(a) (b) (c) (d)
[A] 4 2 3 1
[B] 4 3 1 2
[C] 4 2 1 3
[D] 3 1 2 4
Answer: [C]
(12)
Where is the head quarter of the Forest Survey of India (FSI)
located?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Dehradun
[C] Chennai
[D] Mumbai
Answer: [B]
(13)
Which among these sanctuaries is not present in Tamil Nadu?
[A] Anaimalai
[B] Point Calimer
[C] Mundanthurai
[D] Periyar
Answer: [D]
(14)
Consider the following statements about Suraksha Hose:
1. The hose is made of rubber and is green – coloured
2. The outer layer of the hose is fire resistant
3. The middle layer of the hose is made of brass- coated high carbon
steel wire mesh
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
[A] 1, 2 and 3 are correct
[B] Only 2 and 3 are correct
[C] Only 1 and 3 are correct
[D] Only 3 is correct
Answer: [B]
Explanation:
·
Launched in 2005
·
Public sector unit Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation launched the Suraksha LPG rubber hose, a new product with multiple
advantages
·
Suraksha LPG hose has three layers,
with the inner layer made of nitrile rubber. The second layer has a
copper-coated steel mesh to protect the inner layer and to prevent cracks in
the hose. The top layer is fire retardant and protects the steel mesh inside.; it is of red / orange color
(15)
The last movie for which late M.S. Viswanathan composed music is
[A] Engirundho Vanthan
[B] Suvadugal
[C] Devadoss
[D] Ninaithalae Inikkum
Answer: [B]
(16)
_____ Organisation slapped fine to the companies for not appointing
women directors.
[A] BSE
[B] BSI
[C] SBI
[D] BCCI
Answer: [D]
(17)
Which of the following day is observed as the National Statistical
Day?
[A] June, 8
[B] June, 29
[C] July, 1
[D] October, 5
Answer: [B]
(18)
A major diamond mining centre in Belgium is
[A] Aalberg
[B] Aberdeen
[C] Aabenraa
[D] Antwerp
Answer: [D]
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