1. A person pulls a bench from one place to another using _____ on the object.
Answer : Force
2. A motor cycle-is fitted with springs and shock absorbers, because
Answer : It helps to reduce jerks while moving on uneven roads
3. An object that emits its own light is called ________
Answer : luminous object
4. The coloured part of the eye which controls the amount of light entering the pupil is known as _______
Answer : Iris
5. Name the instrument used to see long distance objects like the stars.
Answer : Telescope
6. Consider the correctness of the statements below.
(i) When an object is heated, its temperature lowers.
(ii) When heated, the object expands.
Answer : Statement II is correct and Statement I is wrong
7. When we use a table fan for a long time and when we touch the motor box after switching it off, the motor box will be hot, why?
Answer : Because of the heating effect of current
8. The two factors used to determine electric consumption in our houses are
Answer : Amount of electric power and duration of usage
9. An echo sound is produced due to the _____ of the original sound wave.
Answer : Reflection
10. The mineral from which a metal can be readily and economically extracted on a large scale is called _____
Answer : Ore
11. Amalgam is the mixture of _____ with another metal.
Answer : Mercury
12. What makes a car move using fuel?
Answer : Combustion of fuel
13. The heart of a fish has _____ chambers.
Answer : Two
14. What are the main blood groups of a human?
Answer : A, B, AB and 0
15. The Nation wide Family Planning Programme in India was launched in _____
Answer : 1952
16. The National Day for Menstrual Hygiene is observed on _____ every year.
Answer : May 28
17. In humans, normally each cell contains _____ pairs of chromosomes.
Answer : 23
18. Fossils are evidences of ancient life forms preserved by _____
Answer : Natural processes
19. Which among the following is the Child Helpline Number?
Answer : 1098
20. Addiction to tobacco is caused due to the presence of ____ which is a stimulant, highly harmful and poisonous substance.
Answer : Nicotine
21. Expand HIV.
Answer : Human Immunodeficiency Virus
22. Solar Cell is made up of _____ that converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Answer : Silicon
23. Arrange the following methods step-wise to indicate the conventional method of wastewater treatment.
Answer : (i) Pre-screening
(ii) Aeration
(iii) Sludge Management
(iv) Water Reuse
24. _____ is used to save multiple files in a computer.
Answer : Folder
25. Which one of the following continents were colonized and exploited in the nineteenth century?
Answer : Asia
26. The International Court of Justice was set up at _____
Answer : Hague
27. In 1934, Adolf Hitler became the President of
Answer : Germany
28. Boers were the Dutch Settlers of Africa. They were also known as _____
Answer : Afrikaners
29. Anti-Apartheid movement was spearheaded by _____, who was also known in South Africa as the ‘Father of the Nation’.
Answer : Nelson Mandela
30. When did the Pearl Harbour Attack take place?
Answer : 1941
31. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was framed as an aftermath of the _____ that took place in Germany.
Answer : Holocaust
32. Which of the following is not an organ of the United Nations?
Answer : International Business Management Institute
33. Who among the following played a key role in abolition of the practice of Sati in India in 1829?
Answer : Raja Rammohan Roy
34. Thiruvarutpa is a collection of songs written by _____
Answer : Ramalinga Adigal
35. The Unit of women soldiers led by Kuyili, a faithful friend of Veluriachiyar was called _____
Answer : Udaiyaal
36. Who is known as Punjab Kesari?
Answer : Lala Lajpat Rai
37. During Swadeshi Period, a Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company was set up by V.O. Chidambaranar at _____
Answer : Tuticorin
38. Nationwide Satyagraha was called for by Mahatma Gandhi against _____ which was also called as Black Act.
Answer : The Rowlatt Act
39. The Salt March held in Tamil Nadu by C. Rajaji was from _____ to Vedaranyam.
Answer : Tiruchirapalli
40. Yasser Arafat was the President of _____
Answer : Palestine
41. The first Tamil Daily Swadesamitran was started by _____
Answer : G. Subramania Iyer
42. Who among the following is hailed as Kodikatha Kumaran?
Answer : O.K.S.R. Kumaraswamy Mudaliar
43. The earliest text of Tamil Literary `Thirukkural’ was published in the year
Answer : 1812
44. Who was the founder of ‘Tani Tamil Iyakkam’?
Answer : Maraimalai Adigal
45. Which of the following is not a name used to denote E.V. Ramasamy, the founder of Self-respect movement?
Answer : Parithimar Kalaignar
46. ‘Thozhilalan’ was a _____ published by M. Singaravelar to address the problems of the working class.
Answer : Tamil Newspaper
47. The tri-junction of the Anamalai Range, the Cardamom Hills and the Palani Hills is called
Answer : Anaimudi
48. Which among the following States in India has the highest number of buffaloes?
Answer : Uttar Pradesh
49. Aluminium is extracted from
Answer : Bauxite
50. Justice Thiru. Uday Umesh Lalit was sworn in as the _____ Chief Justice of India.
Answer : 49th
51. Who was the first person to discover sea route from Europe to India?
Answer : Vasco-da-Gama
52. ______ is the largest ocean.
Answer : Pacific Ocean
53. Who offered gooseberry to Avvaiyar?
Answer : Adhiyaman
54. India is divided into _____ seismic zones.
Answer : Four
55. The Governor has to take an oath of his office before
Answer : The Chief Justice of the High Court
56. Which year did Tsunami hit Tamil Nadu?
Answer : 2004
57. When was Veerapandiya Kattabomman hanged?
Answer : 16th October, 1799
58. St. David Fort was built by the British in _____
Answer : Cuddalore
59. The first five rupee note was issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in _____
Answer : January 1938
60. By the Regulating Act of 1773, a Supreme Court was set up in
Answer : Calcutta
61. The first Lok Adalat was held in the state of _____
Answer : Gujarat
62. The brain loses the ability to function if it does not get oxygen for more than _____ minutes.
Answer : 4
63. Tuberculosis disease is transmitted through
Answer : Air
64. What is the respiratory organ of fish?
Answer : Gills
65. Milk contains _____
Answer : lactic acid
66. The only snake that builds a nest is ______
Answer : king cobra
67. Our National flag’s length and width ratio is
Answer : 3 : 2
68. Calorie is the unit of
Answer : Heat
69. Which is the largest human cell?
Answer : Ovum
70. Plants receive their nutrients mainly from
Answer : Soil
71. Which vitamin deficiency causes Beriberi?
Answer : Vitamin B1
72. The human brain is divided into _____ major parts.
Answer : Three
73. Which is called as black gold?
Answer : Petroleum
74. How many rings are there in the Olympic flag?
Answer : Five
75. How many squares are there in the game of chess?
Answer : 64 squares
76. _____ is the queen of drugs.
Answer : Penicillin
77. Which part of the flower becomes fruit?
Answer : Ovary
78. How many senses do we have?
Answer : Five
79. Pendrive is _____ device.
Answer : Storage
80. Which is the first railway line in South India?
Answer : Royapuram to Walajapet
81. On which day is National Panchayati Raj day celebrated every year in India?
Answer : April 24
82. Which was the capital city of India before Delhi?
Answer : Calcutta
83. The instrument used to measure the amount of electric current is _____
Answer : Ammeter
84. The difference between the greatest six digit and the smallest six digit number is ______
Answer : 8,99,999
85. Arrival time at Tirunelveli is 21 Hours 15 Minutes, Departure time at Tindivanam is 10.00 A.M. The travelling time is
Answer : 11 Hours 15 Minutes
86. 1500 grams is equal to
Answer : 1 kg 500 grams
87. Everyday 55 litres of water is sprayed in the garden. Water sprayed in 3 weeks is ______
Answer : 1155 Litre
88. The difference between the successor and predecessor 7737 is
Answer : 2
89. An equivalent ratio of 4: 7 is
Answer : 12 : 21
90. In 2022, the population of a town is 2,25,000, if it is increased by 15% in the next year, the population in 2023 is _____
Answer : 2,58,750
91. 7.2 x 3.2 is equal to _____
Answer : 23.04
92. (-15) x (-12) is equal to _____
Answer : 180
93. Ram studied for 4 hours, 7 hours and 5 hours respectively on 4 consecutive days. If so, how many hours did he study daily on an average?
Answer : 4 Hours
94. A heater consumes 5 units of electricity in 50 minutes. How many units does it consume in two and half hours?
Answer : 15 units
95. Which of the following expression is not zero?
Answer : 2/0
96. _____ type of rainfall is called 4 ‘0’ clock rainfall.
Answer : Convectional
97. What is the time limit to get information from Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI)?
Answer : 30 Days
98. Electricity produced from coal is called _____
Answer : Thermal Power
99. Who is the head of the State Executive?
Answer : Governor
100. In which country is Mount Kailash located?
Answer : China
