TNPSC Group 2 / 2A – English Medium 5 MCQ Tests × 20 Questions = 100 Questions SEP4

TNPSC Group 2 / 2A – English Medium

5 MCQ Tests × 20 Questions = 100 Questions

Set 13 Question Bank

Test 1 — 20 Questions

1. V.O. Chidambaranar was a lawyer by profession before entering the freedom struggle. What was his famous nickname related to his maritime venture?

Kappalottiya Tamilan (The Tamil who sailed ships) Sattaththin Thalaivan (Leader of Law) Desiya Veri (National Ferver) Viduthalai Veeran (Freedom Warrior)

✓ Correct Answer: Kappalottiya Tamilan (The Tamil who sailed ships)

2. The term 'political party' is defined in India under which of the following?

The Constitution of India The Representation of the People Act, 1951 The Election Commission of India's guidelines None of the above

✓ Correct Answer: The Representation of the People Act, 1951

3. The Dravidian Movement played a pivotal role in the formation of which state in India?

Andhra Pradesh Kerala Tamil Nadu Karnataka

✓ Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu

4. What is the primary aim of the 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' in government schools?

To provide uniforms To improve the nutritional status of students and boost school attendance To offer vocational training To provide textbooks

✓ Correct Answer: To improve the nutritional status of students and boost school attendance

5. Conceptual learning encourages students to:

Accept information passively Build connections between different ideas Focus on isolated facts Avoid asking 'why'

✓ Correct Answer: Build connections between different ideas

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6. The sentence 'We will have completed the task by then.' is in which tense?

Future Simple Future Continuous Future Perfect Future Perfect Continuous

✓ Correct Answer: Future Perfect

7. The withdrawal of the Indian Summer Monsoon is generally associated with:

The northward shift of the ITCZ The strengthening of the Somali Jet The establishment of high pressure over Central Asia The intensification of the Indian Ocean Dipole

✓ Correct Answer: The establishment of high pressure over Central Asia

8. Who led the protest against the 'Kudimaramathu' system's disruption by the British, advocating for traditional water management?

Mahatma Gandhi V.O. Chidambaram Pillai Kamarajar Periyar E.V. Ramasamy

✓ Correct Answer: V.O. Chidambaram Pillai

9. A high population density is generally observed in areas with:

Arid climate and rugged terrain Pleasant climate, fertile soil, and abundant water resources Dense forests and limited accessibility High altitude and extreme cold

✓ Correct Answer: Pleasant climate, fertile soil, and abundant water resources

10. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire. It was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a confederacy of:

The Bahmani Sultanates The Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar) The Mughal Empire The Rajput confederacy

✓ Correct Answer: The Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmednagar)

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11. Who was the INC President during the historic 'Dandi March'?

Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Vallabhbhai Patel Sarojini Naidu

✓ Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

12. The 'Devadasi system' abolition movement in Tamil Nadu had significant support from women activists during the freedom struggle. Who was a leading figure?

Kasturba Gandhi Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Lakshmi Sahgal Aruna Asaf Ali

✓ Correct Answer: Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy

13. Which prominent leader was assassinated in 1948, partly due to his perceived appeasement policies towards Muslims?

Jawaharlal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

✓ Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

14. The concept of 'Dravida Nadu' was a political aspiration associated with which movement?

Self-Respect Movement Justice Party Dravidian Movement Indian Independence Movement

✓ Correct Answer: Dravidian Movement

15. Translate 'village' to Tamil.

நகரம் கிராமம் மாவட்டம் தாலுகா

✓ Correct Answer: கிராமம்

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16. Social harmony is essential for the effective functioning of a democracy like India because it promotes:

Political instability Citizen participation and national cohesion Economic isolation Cultural conflict

✓ Correct Answer: Citizen participation and national cohesion

17. What is 'ocean acidification' primarily caused by?

Increased ocean temperatures Absorption of excess atmospheric carbon dioxide by seawater Pollution from industrial waste Overfishing

✓ Correct Answer: Absorption of excess atmospheric carbon dioxide by seawater

18. What is the Tamil word for 'eye'?

மூக்கு வாய் கண் காது

✓ Correct Answer: கண்

19. Who is celebrated as the 'Father of Modern Indian Art' and is known for his influential role in establishing art institutions?

Jamini Roy Amrita Sher-Gil Raja Ravi Varma Abanindranath Tagore

✓ Correct Answer: Raja Ravi Varma

20. The primary source of moisture for the southwest monsoon winds is:

The Pacific Ocean The Indian Ocean The Mediterranean Sea The Arctic Ocean

✓ Correct Answer: The Indian Ocean

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Test 2 — 20 Questions

1. The 'Jallikattu' protest, while modern, has historical roots in cultural assertion against colonial interference, similar to early agitations.

True False Partially True Cannot be determined

✓ Correct Answer: True

2. The 'Basic Minimum Needs Programme' was a significant feature of the:

Fourth Five Year Plan Fifth Five Year Plan Sixth Five Year Plan Seventh Five Year Plan

✓ Correct Answer: Fifth Five Year Plan

3. The focus on 'Human Capital Development' was a prominent aspect of the:

Eighth Five Year Plan Ninth Five Year Plan Tenth Five Year Plan Eleventh Five Year Plan

✓ Correct Answer: Eighth Five Year Plan

4. The concept of 'Rule of Law' was introduced in India from the legal system of:

USA France Britain Germany

✓ Correct Answer: Britain

5. Who is celebrated as the 'Father of Indian Theatre' for his significant contributions to Sanskrit drama and theatre?

Kalidasa Bhasa Vishakhadatta Bhavabhuti

✓ Correct Answer: Kalidasa

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6. What is the main purpose of using pesticides?

To enhance soil fertility To control or kill pests To improve plant growth rate To prevent soil erosion

✓ Correct Answer: To control or kill pests

7. பின்வரும் வாக்கியத்தின் மறைமுகப் பாருள் என்ன? 'அவர் தன் பச்சில் வார்த்தகளை விட சயல்களுக்க முக்கியத்துவம் காடுத்தார்.'

அவர் அதிகம் பேசமாட்டார். அவர் வாக்குறுதிகளை நிறைவற்றுவதில் கவனம் சலுத்தினார். அவர் மிகவும் காபேக்காரர். அவர் மற்றைவர்களைப் பேற்றைி அதிகம் கவலைப்பேடவில்லை.

✓ Correct Answer: அவர் வாக்குறுதிகளை நிறைவற்றுவதில் கவனம் சலுத்தினார்.

8. The role of women in the freedom struggle in Tamil Nadu was multifaceted, including participation in protests, organizing, and:

Engaging in armed combat Establishing educational institutions Negotiating treaties Leading military campaigns

✓ Correct Answer: Establishing educational institutions

9. Compound interest on Rs. 10000 for 2 years at 4% per annum is:

Rs. 800 Rs. 816 Rs. 832 Rs. 400

✓ Correct Answer: Rs. 816

10. If you 'add insult to injury', you:

Sooth someone's pain Make a bad situation worse Offer help Apologize sincerely

✓ Correct Answer: Make a bad situation worse

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11. Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8. If 5 is added to both the numbers, the new ratio is 2:3. The numbers are:

10 and 16 15 and 24 20 and 32 25 and 40

✓ Correct Answer: 10 and 16

12. Which Tamil Nadu woman leader was instrumental in establishing the Adyar Cancer Institute and advocating for women's rights?

Durgabai Deshmukh Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ambujammal Srinivasan Ammu Swaminathan

✓ Correct Answer: Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy

13. Which Indian geographical region is characterized by its extreme heat and aridity, making it highly susceptible to desertification amplified by climate change?

Malabar Coast Thar Desert Konkan Coast Brahmaputra Valley

✓ Correct Answer: Thar Desert

14. Which river originates in the Brahmagiri hills of the Western Ghats and flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

Krishna Godavari Kaveri Mahanadi

✓ Correct Answer: Kaveri

15. The role of women's organizations, inspired by social reform movements, was crucial in:

Perpetuating patriarchal norms Advocating for women's rights and political participation Discouraging women from seeking education Reinforcing traditional gender roles

✓ Correct Answer: Advocating for women's rights and political participation

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16. ஒரு நல்ல கடிதத்தில் இருக்க வண்டிய முக்கிய அம்சம் எது?

நீண்ட வாக்கியங்கள் தளைிவான நாக்கம் மற்றும் முறையான வடிவம் சிக்கலைான சாற்கள் தனிப்பேட்ட அனுபேவங்கள்

✓ Correct Answer: தளைிவான நாக்கம் மற்றும் முறையான வடிவம்

17. Thirukkural's significance as secular literature is its ability to provide guidance:

Only to followers of a specific religion To people of all faiths and backgrounds Exclusively for political leaders Only for scholars of ancient texts

✓ Correct Answer: To people of all faiths and backgrounds

18. பின்வரும் சாற்களைில் எது 'தா' என்றை வர்ச்சால்லின் வினயச்சம்?

தந்தான் தருவான் தந்து தந்தது

✓ Correct Answer: தந்து

19. What is the primary challenge posed by climate change to India's biodiversity hotspots, such as the Western Ghats and the Himalayas?

Increased species migration Habitat fragmentation, altered temperature and rainfall regimes, and increased vulnerability to invasive species. Enhanced species adaptation Reduced competition among species

✓ Correct Answer: Habitat fragmentation, altered temperature and rainfall regimes, and increased vulnerability to invasive species.

20. A statement that contradicts itself is called a:

Truism Paradox Proverb Cliché

✓ Correct Answer: Paradox

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Test 3 — 20 Questions

1. Which of the following taxes were subsumed under GST in India?

Income Tax, Corporate Tax, and Property Tax Central Excise Duty, Service Tax, and VAT Customs Duty, Stamp Duty, and Road Tax Taxes on petroleum products, alcohol, and tobacco

✓ Correct Answer: Central Excise Duty, Service Tax, and VAT

2. Which of the following is a non-income indicator of human development, often considered alongside HDI?

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Fiscal Deficit Repo Rate

✓ Correct Answer: Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

3. What is 'in-situ conservation'?

Conserving species in their natural habitat Conserving species in artificial environments like zoos Conserving genetic material in laboratories Conserving endangered plant species in botanical gardens

✓ Correct Answer: Conserving species in their natural habitat

4. Who is the ultimate interpreter of the Indian Constitution?

The President The Parliament The Supreme Court The Attorney General

✓ Correct Answer: The Supreme Court

5. What does a high GII value indicate for a region like Tamil Nadu?

High levels of gender equality Significant gender disparities in health, empowerment, and economic activity High female labor force participation Low maternal mortality rates

✓ Correct Answer: Significant gender disparities in health, empowerment, and economic activity

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6. Which poverty alleviation program in India focuses on self-employment and the creation of micro-enterprises?

MGNREGA PMGSY Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) (now merged into NRLM) National Health Mission

✓ Correct Answer: Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) (now merged into NRLM)

7. Thirukkural is divided into how many main parts (Adhigarams)?

100 133 10 3

✓ Correct Answer: 133

8. The sentence 'She said, "I am tired."' uses which punctuation correctly?

Comma and Period Quotation Marks and Comma Apostrophe and Question Mark Semicolon and Exclamation Mark

✓ Correct Answer: Quotation Marks and Comma

9. Which of the following is a crucial aspect of 'employment generation' in the Indian context?

Reducing the workforce Increasing the labor force participation rate Creating more job opportunities Promoting self-employment

✓ Correct Answer: Creating more job opportunities

10. What is the LCM of 5, 10, and 15?

15 25 30 60

✓ Correct Answer: 30

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11. What is the main purpose of the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'?

To promote digital India To ensure universal sanitation coverage and cleanliness To provide employment to rural youth To improve agricultural productivity

✓ Correct Answer: To ensure universal sanitation coverage and cleanliness

12. The scientific exploration of archaeological sites using ground-penetrating radar aids in:

Predicting future fashion trends Locating buried structures and artifacts without excavation, understanding past settlements Developing new renewable energy sources Analyzing the composition of meteorites

✓ Correct Answer: Locating buried structures and artifacts without excavation, understanding past settlements

13. Simplify: 2/3 * 9/4

3/2 4/3 2/3 1/2

✓ Correct Answer: 3/2

14. Who was the prominent leader of the Santhal Rebellion?

Birsa Munda Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu Titu Mir Alluri Sitarama Raju

✓ Correct Answer: Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu

15. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy's movement aimed to achieve social justice. He advocated for the abolition of:

Varna system and Brahminical supremacy. Religious rituals and festivals. Private property. Monarchy.

✓ Correct Answer: Varna system and Brahminical supremacy.

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16. The concept of 'empowerment of women' primarily aims to:

Ensure women are subservient to men Grant women special privileges over men Enable women to have control over their lives and choices Restrict women's participation in public life

✓ Correct Answer: Enable women to have control over their lives and choices

17. The Preamble's commitment to 'Equality' means:

Absolute equality in all aspects of life Equal status and opportunity for all, without discrimination Equality of income Equality of social status only

✓ Correct Answer: Equal status and opportunity for all, without discrimination

18. The 'Shyama Prasad Mukherjee' was a prominent leader who opposed the partition and was a key figure in the formation of the Jana Sangh.

True False He supported the partition He was a Congress leader

✓ Correct Answer: True

19. The 'Kappal Ottiya Tamilan' (The Tamil Who Sailed Ships) is a title given to:

Subramania Bharati V.O. Chidambaram Pillai Mahakavi Bharathiyar Thiruvalluvar

✓ Correct Answer: V.O. Chidambaram Pillai

20. In a formal letter, what is the purpose of the subject line?

To greet the recipient To provide a brief overview of the letter's content To sign off the letter To state the sender's address

✓ Correct Answer: To provide a brief overview of the letter's content

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Test 4 — 20 Questions

1. What happens to the kinetic energy of an object if its velocity is doubled and its mass is kept the same?

It remains the same It doubles It quadruples It halves

✓ Correct Answer: It quadruples

2. The 'Temple Entry Authorization and Regulation Act' of 1939 in Madras Presidency was a significant social reform measure championed by:

C. Rajagopalachari K. Kamaraj Periyar E.V. Ramasamy C.N. Annadurai

✓ Correct Answer: C. Rajagopalachari

3. அதிகாரப்பூர்வ கடிதங்களைில், 'பாருள்' (Subject) என்பது எதப் பற்றைியதாக இருக்க வண்டும்?

கடிதத்தின் முக்கிய சய்தி அல்லைது காரிக்க தனிப்பேட்ட கருத்துக்கள் போதுவான தகவல்கள் வரலைாற்று நிகழ்வுகள்

✓ Correct Answer: கடிதத்தின் முக்கிய சய்தி அல்லைது காரிக்க

4. The vast number of regional dialects and languages spoken in India underscores its:

Linguistic uniformity Cultural homogeneity Linguistic diversity Racial purity

✓ Correct Answer: Linguistic diversity

5. The social reform movements' impact on the economic development of Tamil Nadu is best understood through:

The reinforcement of traditional economic inequalities The creation of a more competitive and productive economic environment A decline in industrial output Increased reliance on subsistence agriculture

✓ Correct Answer: The creation of a more competitive and productive economic environment

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6. The role of District Industries Centres (DICs) in Tamil Nadu is to promote:

Large-scale industrial projects only Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship Agricultural research Foreign direct investment in mining

✓ Correct Answer: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship

7. 'தமிழ்நாடு' - இச்சால்லின் பாருள் தரும் பாங்கு என்ன?

தன்வின பேிறைவின வினயதிர் வின கூட்டுப்பேயர்

✓ Correct Answer: கூட்டுப்பேயர்

8. 'குன்றைின் மீது ஒளைி வீசும் விளைக்கு' - இதில் 'குன்றைின்' என்பது என்ன?

வற்றும உருபு இடச்சால் வினச்சால் பேயர்ச்சால்

✓ Correct Answer: வற்றும உருபு

9. Which number replaces the question mark in the given series: 3, 7, 15, 31, ?

61 63 65 67

✓ Correct Answer: 63

10. The 'National AIDS Control Programme' (NACP) is implemented by which organization?

Ministry of Education National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environment

✓ Correct Answer: National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)

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11. Who among the following was known for leading the peasant revolt in Oudh?

Alluri Sitarama Raju Baba Ram Chandra Titu Mir Birsa Munda

✓ Correct Answer: Baba Ram Chandra

12. Which of the following is a major challenge for the development administration in Tamil Nadu?

Over-efficiency and speed in implementation Ensuring equitable distribution of resources and benefits Lack of government intervention Low public participation

✓ Correct Answer: Ensuring equitable distribution of resources and benefits

13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?

Articles 14-18 Articles 19-22 Articles 23-24 Articles 25-28

✓ Correct Answer: Articles 14-18

14. ஒரு கடிதத்த எழுதும் பாது, பறுநரின் நிலய மனதில் காள்ளை வண்டுமா?

தவயில்லை, மாழிநட முக்கியம் ஆம், மாழிநட மற்றும் அணுகுமுறைக்கு இல்லை, கருத்துக்கள் மட்டும் முக்கியம் ஆம், ஆனால் நடமுறைக்கு சாத்தியமில்லை

✓ Correct Answer: ஆம், மாழிநட மற்றும் அணுகுமுறைக்கு

15. Which constitutional article is often cited in discussions related to the Right to Information?

Article 14 Article 19(1)(a) Article 21 Article 32

✓ Correct Answer: Article 19(1)(a)

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16. The lowest population density in India is recorded in which region?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Arunachal Pradesh Rajasthan Himachal Pradesh

✓ Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

17. The title 'Vikramaditya' is famously associated with which Gupta emperor?

Samudragupta Chandragupta II Kumaragupta I Skandagupta

✓ Correct Answer: Chandragupta II

18. 'வா' என்றை வர்ச்சால்லின் சரியான வினயச்சம் தருக.

வந்தான் வருவான் வந்து வருக

✓ Correct Answer: வந்து

19. The Directive Principle that aims to promote 'Uniform Civil Code' throughout the territory of India is found in which Article?

Article 43 Article 44 Article 45 Article 46

✓ Correct Answer: Article 44

20. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCP

has the power to: a) Impose penalties for misleading advertisements Grant loans to consumers Regulate stock markets Conduct political rallies

✓ Correct Answer: has the power to: a) Impose penalties for misleading advertisements

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Test 5 — 20 Questions

1. The 'Illam Thedi Kalvi' (Education at the doorstep) program in Tamil Nadu was launched to address which issue?

Teacher absenteeism in rural areas Learning loss among students due to the COVID-19 pandemic Shortage of school infrastructure Reducing dropout rates in primary schools

✓ Correct Answer: Learning loss among students due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2. Which tribal group is predominantly found in the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India?

Khasis Todas Mundas Bodos

✓ Correct Answer: Todas

3. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to impose taxes for the purpose of the Union?

Article 265 Article 246 Article 270 Article 275

✓ Correct Answer: Article 246

4. 'அவன் பசிக்காண்டு இருந்தான்' - இதில் 'பசிக்காண்டு' என்பது என்ன?

வினமுற்று பேயரச்சம் வினயச்சம் வினயாலைணையும் பேயர்

✓ Correct Answer: வினயச்சம்

5. What is a key focus of the 'e-District' project in improving public service delivery?

Increasing manual intervention Reducing the number of service touchpoints Limiting citizen access to information Promoting paper-based applications

✓ Correct Answer: Reducing the number of service touchpoints

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6. The role of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) is to:

Regulate agricultural prices Promote and facilitate industrial development and investment Manage public transportation Oversee educational institutions

✓ Correct Answer: Promote and facilitate industrial development and investment

7. Which state is the leading producer of 'Zinc' in India?

Rajasthan Bihar Andhra Pradesh Madhya Pradesh

✓ Correct Answer: Rajasthan

8. Transform the following declarative sentence into an interrogative sentence: 'He is a doctor.'

He is not a doctor. Is he a doctor? He was a doctor. He will be a doctor.

✓ Correct Answer: Is he a doctor?

9. Bhagat Singh was executed by the British government in 1931 along with his comrades. What was the charge against them?

The assassination of John P. Saunders Throwing bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly Conspiring to wage war against the King- Emperor All of the above

✓ Correct Answer: All of the above

10. The Periyar River, important for hydroelectric power, is located in which state?

Tamil Nadu Karnataka Kerala Andhra Pradesh

✓ Correct Answer: Kerala

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11. Science's role in developing high-speed computing has revolutionized:

The study of ancient languages Data analysis, scientific simulation, and future technological development The understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis The principles of classical mechanics

✓ Correct Answer: Data analysis, scientific simulation, and future technological development

12. If the letters of the word 'LOGICAL' are arranged alphabetically, which letter will be in the middle?

G I C L

✓ Correct Answer: I

13. The human circulatory system is responsible for transporting:

Nutrients and oxygen to cells, and waste products away Food to the stomach Air to the lungs Hormones to the brain

✓ Correct Answer: Nutrients and oxygen to cells, and waste products away

14. Who led the famous Salt March from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi?

Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Mahatma Gandhi C. Rajagopalachari

✓ Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

15. Which of the following is a 'Capital Receipt' for the government?

Dividends from public sector undertakings Interest on government loans Disinvestment proceeds Fees and fines

✓ Correct Answer: Disinvestment proceeds

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16. A key aspect of scientific temper is the skepticism towards:

Empirically validated theories Unsubstantiated claims and unsupported assertions The process of experimentation Peer-reviewed research

✓ Correct Answer: Unsubstantiated claims and unsupported assertions

17. The Lokayukta institution is primarily established at which level of government in India?

Central Government State Government District Administration Panchayati Raj Institutions

✓ Correct Answer: State Government

18. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is a phenomenon that can influence the Indian monsoon. A positive IOD typically leads to:

Increased monsoon rainfall Decreased monsoon rainfall Unpredictable monsoon rainfall No impact on monsoon rainfall

✓ Correct Answer: Increased monsoon rainfall

19. The 'rationale behind reservation policy' is a form of:

Economic redistribution Social engineering Political appeasement Cultural preservation

✓ Correct Answer: Social engineering

20. Find the HCF of 130 and 180.

5 10 20 30

✓ Correct Answer: 10

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