GROUP 2 - 2012 - INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How your name selected?

2.  Sing one Thevaram Song?

3.  Valalar belong to which city?

4.  What is the speciality of that place?

5.  Why the Kalapirar age called Irunda kalam?

6. What is Res-Judicata?

7.  What is mean by void in abintio?

8. What is Gross profit?

9. What is Net profit?

10. What is BRICS?

11.  What are the functions of BRICS?

12.  Which team is the winner of 2011 IPL?


SOME OTHER QUESTIONS ASKED :


1. ABOUT PRESIDENT ELECTION?
2. TODAYS TAMIL MONTH, YEAR AND DATE?
3. FAMOUS 5 PLACES IN CHENNAI
4. ABOUT ECONOMY -(FOR COMMERCE STUENDTS)
5. SING TAMIL THAI VALTHU.

GENERAL HISTROY QUESTIONS

1. Who was the last king of Mauryan empire ?
Ans : Brihadrath

 2. Which was the word used for the royal military troops of the Cholas ?
 Ans : Kaikkolar

3. Who was appointed as ambassador to China during the time of Mohammad bin Tughlaq?
Ans :  Ibn Batutah

4. Who composed Ganga Lahri ?
Ans : Surdas

5. Who was the president of All India Trade Union Congress in 1929 ?
Ans : N.M.Joshi

STRUCTURE OF ATMOSPHERE

1. TROPOSPHERE: The lowermost layer of the atmosphere is known as Troposphere and is the most important layer because almost all of the weather phenomena is occurred in this layer. E.g., Fog, cloud. Thunder, lightning, etc., occurs in this layer. It extends roughly to a height of eight kilometers near the poles and about 18 kilometers at the Equator. The thickness of the troposphere at the equator is the greater heights by strong conventional currents. Temperature decreases with increasing height at the rate of 6.5 C per 1000m. This rate of decrease of temperature is called normal lapse rate. This layer contains dust particles and over 90% of the earth’s water vapour. The upper limit of the tropopause is called troposphere which is about 1.5km. Thick. Temperature ceases to fall with the air temperature at the troposphere is about-80 C over the equator and about -45 covers the poles. The word troposphere literally means zone or region of mixing whereas the word tropopause means where the mixing stops.

2. STRATOSPHERE:  The Stratosphere begins at the tropopause which forms its lower boundary. The lower stratosphere is isothermal in character, i.e, the temperature in the lower part of this layer does not change with altitude. The stratosphere extends up to a height of 50 km. Afterwards it gradually increases up to a height of 50 km because of the presence of ozone layer which absorbs the Sun’s Ultra-Violet Rays. Clouds are almost absent and there is very little dust or water Vapours. The air movement is almost horizontal. The upper boundary of the stratosphere is called Statopause. Above this level there is a steep rise in temperature.

3. MESOSPHERE: Over the stratopause there exists the third layer known as mesosphere. It extends up to a height of 80 kms. Temperature decreases with height again and reaches up to – 100 C at the height of 80 kms.

4. IONOSPHERE: Ionosphere is located between 80 km to 400 kms. It is electrically charged layer. Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer. Temperature again starts increasing with height because of radiation from the sun. The ionosphere consists of the following ionized layers:

5. EXOSPHERE: The outermost layer of the earth’s atmosphere is known as the exosphere which lies between 400 and 1000kms. The atmosphere in this region is so rarefied that it resembles a nebula-hydrogen and helium gases predominates in this outermost region. The temperature becomes 5568 C at its outer limit but this temperature is entirely different from the air temperature of the earth’s surface.

SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES

Altimeter is a special type of aneroid barometer, used in measuring altitudes.

Ammeter is an instrument to measure the strength of an electric current.

Anemometer is an instrument to measure the velocity and find the direction of the wind.

Audiometer is an instrument to measure difference in hearing.

Barometer is used for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Binocular is an optical instrument designed for magnified view of distant objects by both eyes simultaneously.

Calorimeter is an instrument for measuring quantities of heat.

Chronometer is a clock to determine longitude of a vessel of sea.

Clinical Thermometer is a thermometer for measuring the temperature of human body.

Calorimeter is an instrument for comparing intensities of colour.

Commutator is an instrument to change of reverse the direction of an electric current. In dynamo used to convert the alternating current into direct current.

Computer is a technical device designed to find instantaneous solutions of huge and complex calculation based on the information already fed.

Dynamo is a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Electroscope is an instrument for detecting the presence of electric charge.

Galvanometer is an instrument for measuring electric current.

Hydrometer is an instrument for measuring the relative density of liquids.

Hydrophone is an instrument for measuring sound under water.

Hygrometer is an instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere.

Hygroscope is an instrument to show the changes in atmospheric humidity.

Lactometer is an instrument for measuring the relative density of milk.

Micrometer is an instrument used for accurately measuring small distances or angles.

Manometer is instrument to measure the pressure of gases.

Magnetometer is an instrument used to compare the magnetic moments and fields,

Mariner's Compass is an apparatus for determining direction, graduated to indicate 33 directions. The "N" point on the dial indicates north pole and the "S" point, south pole.

Microscope is an instrument for magnified view of very small objects.

Periscope is an apparatus for viewing objects lying above the eye level of the observer and whose direct vision is obstructed. It consists of a tube bent twice at right angles and having plane mirrors at these bends inclined at angles of 45 to the tube.

Photometer is an instrument for comparing the luminous intensity of the sources of light.

Planimeter is a mechanical integrating instrument to measure area of a plane surface.

Pyknometer is an instrument used to measure the density and co-efficient of expansion of liquid.

Pyrheliometer is an instrument for measuring solar radiations.

Pyrometers are thermometers to measure high temperatures.

Quadrant is an instrument for measuring altitudes and angles in navigation and astronomy.

Quartz clock is a highly accurate clock used in astronomical observations and other precision work.

Radio micrometer is an instrument for measuring heat radiations.

Rain gauge is an instrument for measuring rainfall.

Refractometer is an instrument used to measure the refractive index of a substance.

Resistance thermometer is used for determining the electrical resistance of conductor.

Salinometer is a type of hydrometer used to determine the concentration of salt solutions by measuring their densities.

Seismograph is an instrument used for recording the intensity and origin of earthquake shocks.

Sextant is an instrument used for measurement of angular distances between two objects.

Spectroscope is an instrument used for spectrum analysis.

Spectrometer is a type of spectroscope so calibrated as to make it suitable for the precise measurement of refractive indices.

Spherometer is an instrument used for accurately measuring the curvature of spherical objects.

Sphygmomanometer is an apparatus for measuring blood pressure.

Spring balance is used to measure the mass of a body. It is preferred only when quick but approximate determinations are to be carried out.

Stereoscope is an optical device to see two dimensional pictures as having depth and solidity.

Stethoscope is a medical instrument for hearing and analyzing the sound of heart and lungs.

Stroboscope is an instrument used for viewing the objects moving rapidly with a periodic motion and to see them as if they were at rest.

Tangent galvanometer is an instrument for measuring the strength of direct current.

Telemeter is an apparatus for recording physical events happening at a distance.

Teleprinter is a communication medium for automatic sending, receiving and printing of telegraphic message from distant places.

Telescope is an instrument for viewing distant objects as magnified.

Television is an instrument used for transmitting the visible moving images by means of wireless waves.

Thermometer is an instrument to measure the temperature.

Thermoscope is used for measuring the temperature change (approximately) of the substances by nothing the corresponding change in volume.

Thermostat is an automatic device for regulating constant tempera-tures.

Transistor is a small device which may be used to amplify currents and perform other functions usually performed by a thermionic value.

Vernier is an adjustable scale with marking of 10 sub-divisions of one-tenth of an inch or any other suitable marking for measuring small sub-divisions of scale.

Viscometer is an instrument for measuring the viscosity, i.e. the property of resistance of a fluid to relative motion within itself.

Voltmeter is an instrument to measure potential difference between two points.

BRANCHES OF STUDIES

Branch	Concerning Field
Aerodynamics	The study of the motion of gas on objects and the forces created
Aeronautics	Science of fligt of airplanes.
Agronomy	Science dealing with crop plant.
Anatomy	The study of the structure and organization of living things
Angiology	Deals with the study of blood vascular system.
Anthology	Study of flower.
Anthropology	The study of human cultures both past and present. Study of apes and man.
Apiculture	Honey industries (Bee Keeping).
Araneology	Study of spiders.
Archaeology	The study of the material remains of cultures
Astronomy	The study of celestial objects in the universe. Study of heavenly bodies.
Astrophysics	The study of the physics of the universe
Bacteriology	The study of bacteria in relation to disease
Batracology	Study of frogs.
Biochemistry	The study of the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms
Biology	The science that studies living organisms
Biophysics	The application of theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology
Biotechnology	Deals with the use of micro-organisms in commercial processes for producing fine chemicals such as drugs; vaccines; hormones,etc. on a large scale.
Botany	The scientific study of plant life
Cardiology	Study of heart.
Chemical Engineering	The application of science, mathematics, and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms
Chemistry	The science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself
Climatology	The study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and causes
Computer Science	The systematic study of computing systems and computation
Craniology	Study of skulls.
Cryogenics	Study concerning with the application and uses of very low temperature.
Cryptography	Study of secret writing.
Cytology	Study of cells.
Dermatology	Study of skin.
Ecology	The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
Electronics	Science and technology of electronic phenomena
Engineering	The practical application of science to commerce or industry
Entomology	The study of insects
Environmental Science	The science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment
Etiology	Study of cause of insects.
Eugenics	Study of improvment of human race by applying laws of heredity. it is related with future generations.
Evolution	Deals with the study of origin of new from old.
Exbiology	Deals with life or possibilities of life beyond the earth.
Floriculture	Study of flower yeilding plants.
Forestry	The science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related natural resources
Genetics	The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
Geology	The Study of science of the earth, its structure, and history
Gerontology	study of growing old.
Gynaecology	Study of female reproductive organs.
Haematology	Study of blood.
Hepatology	Study of liver.
Horticulture	Study of garden cultivation.
Iconography	Teachings by pictures and models.
Immunology	Science which deals with the study of resistance of organisms against infection.
Jurisprudence	Science of law.
Kalology	Study of human beauty.
Lexicography	Compiling of dictionary.
Marine Biology	The study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems
Mathematics	A science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Medicine	The science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease
Meteorology	Study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting
Microbiology	The study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes
Mineralogy	The study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals
Molecular Biology	The study of biology at a molecular level
Mycology	Study of fungi.
Myology	Study of muscles.
Nephrology	Study of kidneys.
Neurology	The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders
Nuclear Physics	The branch of physics concerned with the nucleus of the atom
Numismatics	Study of coins and medals.
Obstetrics	Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy.
Oceanography	Study of the earth’s oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and chemical and physical processes
Omithology	Study of birds.
Oneirology	Study of dreams.
Ophthalmology	Study of eyes .
Organic Chemistry	The branch of chemistry dedicated to the study of the structures, synthesis, and reactions of carbon-containing compounds
Ornithology	The study of birds
Osteology	Study of bones.
Paleontology	The study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods
Pathology	Study of disease causing organisms.
Pedology	Stydy of soils.
Petrology	The geological and chemical study of rocks
Philately	Stamp collecting.
Philology	Study of languages.
Phonetics	Concerning the sounds of a language.
Phycology	Study of algae.
Physics	The study of the behavior and properties of matter
Physiography	Natural phenomenon.
Physiology	The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms
Pisciculture	Study of fish.
Pomology	Study of fruits.
Psychology	Study of the mind and behaviour
Radiology	The branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy, including x-rays and radioisotopes
Seismology	The study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth
Sericulture	Silk industry(culture of silk moth and pupa).
Serpentology	Study of snakes.
Taxonomy	The science of classification of animals and plants
Telepathy	Communication between two minds at a distance with the help of emotions, thoughts and feelings.
Thermodynamics	The physics of energy, heat, work, entropy and the spontaneity of processes
Toxicology	The study of poisons and the effects of posisoning
Virology	Study of virus.
Zoology	The study of animals

ANSWER KEYS FOR GROUP IV (PH) - 2011

General Knowledge (GK) Keys for ‘A’ Series
Q.NO	ANS	DESCRIPTION
01	A	Normal temperature of human body is 370 C
02	C	The general molecular formula of alkynes is CnH2n-2
03	C	A fair die is rolled. The probability of getting an even number on the face of the die is 1/3
04	C	The election commission of India is situated at New Delhi
05	A	The Guardian of Akbar was Bairam Khan
06	A	Who disguished herself as “Kayasandigai”? – Manimekalai
07	C	Flavivirus causes Dengue fever
08	A	Correctly matched is: Central Railway – Mumbai
09	A	Jina means Conqueror
10	D	The area of a triangle with base 9 cm and height 12 cm is 54 cm2
11	A	Detroit is famous for Automobile industry
12	C	The enzyme used to join the broken DNA fragments is DNA Ligase
13	A	The movement of planets are controlled by the gravitational force of the Sun
14	B	State Election Commission conducts the local body elections
15	C	The British Viceroy responsible for involving Indians in the Second World War was Linlithgow
16	A	Reserve Bank of India was established in the year 1935
17	D	One Horsepower (H.P) is equal to 746 watt
18	B	If the mass number of an electron is 16 and the atomic number is 8 then the number of neutrons is 8
19	D	The value of 5√2 + √32 = 9√2
20	B	The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice-President of India
21	B	According to Census estimate of 2001 the rate of literacy of Tamil Nadu was 73.5%
22	B	Sati was abolished in 1829
23	A	“Nedul Nal Vaadai” belongs to Agapurapattu
24	A	Edible mushrooms are Agaricus bisporous
25	B	The other name of Tuticorin is Pearl city
26	C	Annamalai University was established in 1929
27	B	Principal is Rs. 3000 and rate of interest 4%, then the difference between simple interest and compound interest is Rs. 4.80
28	B	World has become a global village due to Communication and information revolution
29	C	The method of respiration which takes place in euglena is Diffusion
30	A	The dam constructed across the river Sutlej is Bhakra-Nangal
31	C	The headquarters of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission situated at Chennai
32	B	The first war against the British rule was started in Tamil Nadu by Pulithevar
33	A	Wheat granary of India is Punjab
34	C	Newton’s third law is applicable to bodies both at rest and in motion
35	C	Metal present in blood is Fe
36	C	The median of 29, 23, 25, 29, 30, 25, 28 is 28
37	D	UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10th December 1948
38	A	The book written by Krishnadevaraya was Amuktha Malyada
39		“Kadhai podhi paadal” is known as
40	A	Greenhouse gas is Carbon dioxide
41	B	The highest peak in India is Mt. Kanchenjunga
42	C	The smallest unit of the Pallava administration is Oor
43		If n(A) = 5 then n(P(A)) is
44	A	James Watt is the inventor of steam engine
45	C	Blood platelets help in Blood clotting
46	B	Initially, the cutting action of the waves against the base of costal land produces Cliff
47	C	The first woman doctor in Tamil Nadu is Dr. Muthulakshmi
48	A	The most outstanding military leader of Western Bihar in the Great Revolt of 1857 is Kunwar Singh
49	A	The location of an ISRO launching station dedicated to the United Nations in 1968 is Thumba
50	D	The unit of radiation exposure is roentgen
51	C	pH value of blood is 7.3 to 7.5
52	C	The sum of the first 11 terms of the A.P 3, 8, 13, … is 308
53	D	The link language of India is English
54	B	In 1025 A.D., Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the most celebrated Hindu temple at Somnath
55		Who said, “Every Tamil student should read Periya Puranam in deep”?
56	B	Severe diarrhoea is a symptom of Cholera
57	A	The world’s deepest ‘Marina Trench’ is located in Pacific ocean
58	B	The Brahmo Samaj was established by Raja Rammohan Roy
59	B	a = 5, b = 3 then the value of a2 + 2ab is 40
60	B	The first Five-Year plan of India was launched in 1951
61	C	Beta vulgaris is a short day plant
62	A	The basic unit of society is family
63	A	Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood as a measure of protest after Punjab tragedy
64	C	National income is Total of factor incomes
65	A	Red, Green, Blue are primary colours
66	B	The structure of methane is tetrahedral
67	C	The mid-point of the line segment joining the points (-1,-3) and (-5,-7) is (-3,-5)
68	C	The age for voting right in India is 18 years
69	C	‘Swadeshi’ literally means One’s own country
70		The rivers merge in Mukoodal are
71	A	Effective drug for TB is Isoniazid
72	C	New Education Policy was announced in 1986
73	D	The first Indian Governor-General of free India was Rajaji
74	C	The marked price of a bicycle is Rs. 1,700. If the company gives 10% discount , then the price of the bicycle is Rs. 1,530
75	B	The Bank whose motive is not profit making is RBI
76	C	Companion cells is not a kind of cell of xylem tissue
77	A	Mysore – Silk textiles Uttar Pradesh – Sugar Industry Bangalore – Electronic goods Dhariwal – Woollen textiles
78	A	Election Commission of India issues the Voter Identity Card
79	B	Mangal Pandey refused to use the greased cartridge and shot down his sergeant at Barrackpore
80	B	The agricultural production in which India may outsmart the USA in the near future is Wheat
81	A	The first blood bank exclusively for dogs in Asia was opened by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
82	C	The Cyber crime regulation court was established by the Government of India in the year 2008
83	A	O is the Universal donor blood group
84	C	Ozone layer absorbs Ultraviolet Radiation
85	A	World’s cheapest car produced is Nano by Tata Motors
86	D	CT Scanner machines is used to take sectional images of the body
87	A	The Brain of a computer is CPU
88	A	The book “Science and Sustainable Food Security” is written by M.S. Swaminathan
89	C	Sachin Tendulkar is the highest test scorer in cricket
90	D	The Census 2011 is the 15th National Census
91	D	The powerful Tsunami attack of the 21st Century was on 26.12.2004
92	*	The “World Diabetes Day” is observed on November 14
93	A	The first woman electric train driver is Thilagavathy
94	A	The number digits in Indian National Identification card are 12
95	A	The first black President of South Africa is Nelson Mandela
96	D	The Finance Minister of India in 2010 was Pranab Mukherjee
97	C	The Speaker of Lok Sabha in 2010 was Meria Kumar
98	B	Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is located in Bangalore
99	A	The temple constructed by Rajaraja Chola I was Thanjavur big temple
100	A	India was selected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on October 12, 2010

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