TNPSC - General Studies Important Questins and Answers

1. In Coriander, useful parts are? 
a. Roots and leaves 
b. Leaves and flowers 
c. Leaves and dried fruits
d. Flowers and dried fruits

Answer: Leaves and dried fruits 

2. The pH of Human Blood is ___? 
a. 7.2 
b. 7.8 
c. 6.6 
d. 7.4 

Answer: 7.4 

3. The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue color of sky is? 
a. Interference 
b. Reflection 
c. Refraction 
d. Scattering 

Answer: Scattering 

4. Member of parliament will lose his membership if he is continuously absent from sessions for 
a. 40 days 
b. 60 days 
c. 90 days 
d. 95 days 

Answer: 60 Days. 

5. In Indian, Residuary Powers are vested in ___? 
a. Union Government 
b. State Government 
c. Both Union and State Government 
d. Local Government 

Answer: Union Government 

6. Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightment? 
a. Sarnath 
b. Bodhgaya 
c. Kapilvastu
d. Rajgriha 

Answer: Bodhgaya 

7. Which among the following is the largest endocrine gland of country? 
a. Thyroid 
b. Parathyroid 
c. Adrenal 
d. Pituitary 

Answer: Thyroid 

8. Which amongst the following is the largest mammal? 
a. Elephant 
b. Blue Whale 
c. Dinosaur 
d. Rhinoceros 

Answer: Blue Whale

9. Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant? 
a. Canine 
b. Premolar 
c. Second Incisor
d. Molar 

Answer: Second Incisors 

10. Optical fibres are based upon the phenomenon of which of the following? 
a. Interference 
b. Dispersion 
c. Diffraction 
d. Total Internal Reflection 

Answer: Total Internal Reflection