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TNPSC Group 4 2012 question paper with answer key

2012 · G4

Questions 41 to 48 of 200

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  1. Question 41

    Which endocrine gland is attached to kidney ?

    1. A. Pituitary gland
    2. B. Thyroid gland
    3. C. Pancreas
    4. D. Adrenal gland.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. Adrenal gland.

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 25, question 41; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 41: D)

  2. Question 42

    The opaqueness of the lens of the eye is known as

    1. A. Retinopathy
    2. B. Cataract
    3. C. Astigmatism
    4. D. Presbiopia.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Cataract

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 26, question 42; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 42: B)

  3. Question 43

    Find out the correct composition of Honey :

    1. A. Sugar, Mineral, Pollen, Vitamin
    2. B. Sugar, Protein, Pollen, Vitamin
    3. C. Sugar, Mineral, Fat, Vitamin
    4. D. Sugar, Mineral, Fat, Amino acid.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. Sugar, Mineral, Pollen, Vitamin

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 26, question 43; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 43: A)

  4. Question 44

    Inheritance of genetic defects to children can be prevented by

    1. A. Somatic cell gene therapy
    2. B. Germ cell gene therapy
    3. C. Cloning technique
    4. D. Karyotyping.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Germ cell gene therapy

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 26, question 44; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 44: B)

  5. Question 45

    Consider the following statements : I. Removal of trees and vegetation would affect both land and water ecosystems. II. There will be lot of food for organisms. Of these

    1. A. I is correct, but II is wrong
    2. B. I is wrong, but II is correct
    3. C. Both are correct
    4. D. Both are wrong.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. I is correct, but II is wrong

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 26, question 45; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 45: A)

  6. Question 46

    The bottle lid made of cork is viewed with the help of lens. There are many chambers in it. This observation by ________ led to the discovery of cell.

    1. A. Gregor Mendel
    2. B. Charles Darwin
    3. C. Robert Hooke
    4. D. Robert Brown.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. Robert Hooke

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 27, question 46; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 46: C)

  7. Question 47

    Raw materials of photosynthesis are I. Sunlight, chlorophyll II. CO₂, H₂O III. Sunlight, biliprotein IV. H₂O, vitamins. Of these

    1. A. I & IV
    2. B. II & IV
    3. C. I & II
    4. D. III & IV.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. I & II

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 27, question 47; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 47: C)

  8. Question 48

    Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below : List I – List II a) Brinjal b) Apple c) Pea d) Lady’s finger 1. Legume 2. Berry 3. Septicidal capsule 4. Pome. Codes : a b c d

    1. A. 2 4 1 3
    2. B. 4 1 3 2
    3. C. 3 1 2 4
    4. D. 1 2 3 4.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. 2 4 1 3

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 28, question 48; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 48: A)

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