Important Questions and Answer of General Studies for TNPSC Exam (Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 and VAO, UPSC)

1. Which of the following is used as a lubricant?
a. Graphite
b. Silica
c. Silver
d. Gold

Answer: Graphite

2. Galvanized iron sheets have a coating of
a. Lead
b. Zinc
c. Chromium
d. None of these

Answer: Zinc

3. Microsoft has selected which city for its pilot projects in Digital India initiative? 
a. Varanasi 
b. Allahabad 
c. Kolkata 
d. Chennai

Answer: Varanasi 

4. Which of the following ministries has launched UDAY scheme? 
a. Ministry of Power 
b. Ministry of Transport
c. Ministry of Education
d. Ministry of Communication

Answer: Ministry of Power 

5. Which state has launched APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojna? 
a. West Bengal
b. Maharashtra  
c. Tamil Nadu 
d. Kerala

Answer: Maharashtra 

6. Which was the host country of recent ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM)-Plus? 
a. Norway
b. Sweden
c. Malaysia 
d. India

Answer: Malaysia 

11. Which of the gas is not known as green house gas?
a. Methane
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Hydrogen

Answer: Hydrogen

8. Which country topped the 2015 Global Prosperity Index? 
a. India 
b. Sweden 
c. USA
d. Norway

Answer: Norway

9. What is the minimum and maximum investment allowed under the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGBS) 2015?
a. 1 Grams and 400 Grams of Physical Gold 
b. 6 Grams and 400 Grams of Physical Gold 
c. 2 Grams and 500 Grams of Physical Gold 
d. 3 Grams and 500 Grams of Physical Gold 

Answer: 2 Grams and 500 Grams of Physical Gold 

10. Which of the following is used in pencils?
a. Graphite
b. Silicon
c. Charcoal
d. Phosphorous

Answer: Graphite