TNPSC Group I Exam 2013- Free Model Test 2- Part 6

TNPSC Group I Exam 2013- Model Test 2- Part 6

126. The ability of a cell to develop into a restricted variety of multiple number of cells is termed as:

a)  Pluripotency

b)  Totipotency

c)   Multipotency

d)  All the above.

Answer: c

127. Which of the following phenomenon takes place in a unripe fruit that is plucked?

a) Ethylene is released which catalyses the ripening process.

b) Chlorophyll is broken down.

c) New pigments are formed.

d) All the above.

Answer: d

128. Select the incorrect statement regarding Bird flu viruses.

a) Type A viruses are found in many different types of animals - ducks, pigs, chicken and in humans too and is the most aggressive of all the flu viruses.

b) Type B viruses are found mainly in humans.

c) Type C are found in pigs, dogs and humans too but do not cause epidemics.

d) None.

Answer (d)

129. Select the incorrect statement regarding Dengue Fever.

a) It is an infectious Tropical Disease.

b) It causes a characteristic skin rash that is similar to Measles.

c) It is not limited to Tropical areas but is also found in Temperate regions.

d) In small number of cases it may cause Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever.

Answer (c)

130. Which human organ secretes Black bile (a humor which has to maintain a balance with the other 3 ie., blood, phlegm and yellow bile)?

a) Liver

b) Pancreas

c) Kidney

d) Duodenum

Answer (c)

131. Select the correct statement regarding Encephalitis:

a) The Japanese Encephalitis is a viral epidemic disease.

b) There are various types of Encephalitis - can be water borne, due to virus or bacteria, caused by mosquito bite etc.

 c) Encephalitis causes inflammation of the liver.

d) Pig farms have to be located inside the communities as they would stop the spreading of the disease.

Answer (b)

132. Athletes and Non- athletes hearts have different efficiency. Which statement is correct regarding them.

a) The Stroke Volume is greater for an athlete.

b) The Cardiac Output is greater for an athlete.

c) The number of times the heart beats per minute is greater for an athlete.

d) The Stroke volume as well as the Cardiac Output is lesser for an athlete.

Answer (a)

133.Quasicrystals - Select the incorrect statement.

a)     It is a structure that is ordered but not periodic

b)     They have a 7 fold symmetry.

c)      They have a very weak magnetic property.

d)     They are used as very good surface coating agents.

Answer: c

134. CORIUM – refers to:

a) The fuel mixture that was used in Fukushima,Japan.

b) The fuel containing plutonium blended with natural uranium, reprocessed uranium or depleted uranium.

c) The lava like molten mixture of portions of nuclear reactor core formed during a nuclear meltdown.

d) None.

Answer: c

135. In an earthen pot on continuous usage, the pores are plugged by the deposition of:

a)     Calcium and Magnesium ions in water.

b)     Algal growth in the pores.

c)      Dust inside and outside the pot.

d)     All the above.

Answer: d

136. What is NuSTAR of NASA?

a)     It is a space based X-ray telescope to focus high energy x-rays from astrophysical sources.

b)     It is a telescope aimed at focusing on sun like stars.

c)      It is a star that has formed recently after a Supernova Explosion.

d)     None of the above.

Answer: a

137. Scientists of Indian origin in Stanford, in November 2012 claimed the development of fastest as well as most reliable mathematical algorithm which can help the disabled trick the computer cursors. The computer cursors could be controlled with the help of which mechanism?

a) Thoughts
b) Sight
c) Smell
d) Touch

Answer. (a)

138. The rover to Mars is the first to use nuclear power in the form of radioisotope thermo electric generator. The generator uses the decay heat produced by:

a)     Uranium 233

b)     Plutonium 238

c)      Thorium 235

d)     Uranium 235

Answer: b

139. Other than the previously thought OH (Hydroxyl radical) oxidant, a new oxidant SCI has been discovered which has significant capacity to oxidize

a)     Hydrogen

b)     Chlorine

c)      Sulphur dioxide

d)     Nitrogen dioxide

Answer: c

140. The Pressurised Water Reactor, Boiling Water Reactor, Supercritical Water Reactors are types of:

a)     Thermal Reactors

b)     Light water Reactors

c)      Heavy water reactors

d)     None.

Answer: b

141.NASA’s recent statement as “A Seven Minutes of Terror” refers to:

a)     Launch of a satellite from the pad.

b)     Placement of a satellite in the Geo stationary orbit.

c)      Entry, Descent and Landing of the Mars Rover.

d)     All the above.

Answer: d

142. The world’s largest seawater desalination plant coupled to an existing nuclear power plant in Kalpakkam employs which of the following technologies?

a)     Reverse Osmosis

b)     Multi Stage Flash Technology

c)      Membrane Separation Technology

d)     All the above

Answer: d

143. Select the correct statement regarding Brahmos.

a)     It is a stealth hypersonic cruise missile with a speed of Mach 7.

b)     It is developed on a joint venture basis between India’s ISRO and Russia’s NPOM.

c)      It’s ship variant was launched recently.

d)     India has now become the only country to have such a supersonic missile in its army, navy and airforce.

Answer: d

144. The Greater Himalayan also known as the Himadri comprises Mountain ranges ranging to an average height of about 6000 meters with breadth ranging from 120 to 190 km. Which of the following passes are there in Greater Himalaya in Uttrakhand?

1. Bara Lapcha La

2. Lipu lekh

3. Thangla

4. Niti

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Answer (b)

145. Find out the correct statement about Andaman group of Islands.

1. Some of the Islands are volcanic origin

2. Some of them are coral origin

3. They are remnants of the sub-merged mountain range, which was an extension of the Arakan Mountains.

4. India’s only active volcano is located here.

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Answer (a)

146. It rises in the satpura Hills, flows west wards and drains into Gulf of khambat. It basin extends over Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra and Gujarat.  It also form Estuaries.  Find out the river that in mentioned in the statement.

a)        Sabarmat

b)        Mahi

c)         Narmada

d)        Tapti

Answer (d)

147. Which of the following places received less than 50cm rainfall?

1. Punjab

2. Deccan Plateau

3. North Kashmir

4. Tamil Nadu

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) None of the above           

Answer (a)

148. Gujran trees are used for manufacturing railway sleepers.  Which of the following places are famous for gujran trees?

1. Andaman

2. Tamil Nadu

3. West Bengal

4. Assam

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4     

Answer (d)

149. Which of the following are famous for Tiger?

1. Manar

2. Melghat

3. Nagarjunisagar

4. Corbett

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) None of the above

Answer (b)

150. Which of the following states in India are Intensely Irrigated states?

1. Punjab

2. Haryana

3. Tamil Nadu

4. Bihar

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer (b)