TNC 2024 Full Length Test 1 Answer Key PDF

TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 1 1. Which of the following best describes the Mpemba Effect? a. It is the observation that hot water can sometimes freeze faster than cold water under cert...

TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 1 1. Which of the following best describes the Mpemba Effect? a. It is the observation that hot water can sometimes freeze faster than cold water under certain conditions. b. It is the principle that states as the pressure decreases, speed of the fluid increases. c. It is the principle that hot air rises while cold air sinks, creating atmospheric convection currents. d. It is the tendency of solid objects to expand when heated and contract when cooled. Ans a 2. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Movement/Satyagraha Person Actively Associated with 1.Champaran : Rajendra Prasad 2.Ahmedabad Mill Workers : Morarji Desai 3.Kheda : Vallabhbhai Patel a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3 Ans d 3. The enzymes which take part in glycolysis during respiration are found in- a. Mitochondria b. Endoplasmic reticulum c. Vacuole d. Cytoplasm Ans:- d 4. The British first came to know about the Nagas from the a. Ahoms b. Manipuris c. Burmese d. Bengalis Ans : c 5. In the context of modern India, the Hat Tola Movement which took place in Bengal province was mainly  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 2 a. to demand restoration of the famine bonus to industrial workers. b. against british interference in religious matters c. against British restrictions on forests d. against the illegal exactions of Zamindars Ans d 6. Tidal range denotes the- a. rise of sea water and its movement toward the coast b. fall of sea water its movement toward the sea c. rise and fall of sea water due to gravitational forces d. difference between high and low tide Ans -d 7. Find the next term in the given series 2, 7, 23, 72, 220, ______________ a. 620 b. 445 c. 665 d. 785 Ans c 8. Sri Krishna Deva Raya, the famous ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire ruled for nearly 20 years. He was rated by his contemporaries as a powerful ruler. In this context, who among the following was his contemporary? a. Maharana Pratap b. Babur c. Jahangir d. Akbar Ans b 9. Which institution is spearheading BharatGen, India’s first government-funded multimodal AI initiative? a. IIT Delhi b. IIT Hyderabad c. IIM Indore d. IIT Bombay  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 3 Ans d 10. Which of the following is the objective of “Operation AMRITH”? a. To clean the waters of the rivers of Himalayas. b. To prevent the overuse of antibiotics. c. To build houses for the poorest of the poor. d. To clean the roads of the metro cities. Ans b 11. Which of the following relationships is illustrated by the Laffer curve? a. The relationship between unemployment and inflation rates. b. The relationship between tax rates and government revenue. c. The relationship between government spending and economic growth. d. The relationship between income inequalities and economic development. Ans b 12. The first President of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was- a. V.V. Giri b. S.A. Dange c. Pt. Nehru d. Lala Lajpat Rai Ans d 13. Which one of the following is the principal structural element of a living cell? a. Oxygen b. Hydrogen c. Carbon d. Nitrogen Ans:- C 14. Mt Kisa is located in which district? a. Kohima b. Peren c. Wokha d. Tuensang  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 4 Ans : b 15. How many of the following are eligible for the facility of Kisan Credit Card? 1. Tenant farmers 2. Fish farmers 3. Dairy farmers 4. Poultry farmers 5. Self Help Groups of farmers Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. Only two b. Only three c. Only four d. All five Ans d 16. What is the name of the temperate grassland of South America? a. Pampas b. Prairies c. Veld d. Savanna Ans a 17. If in a certain code language ‘KAMLESH’ is written as ‘GUJLMCO’, then how will ‘NATURAL’ be written in that language? a. TCNUPCV b. TCOUPVC c. TCUOPVC d. TCOUVCP Ans a 18. Which one of the following does not belong to the phylum of the other three species? a. Octopus b. Snail c. Crab d. Oyster Ans c  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 5 19. What is the name of the airline that merged with Air India Express to create a larger low-cost carrier? a. Vistara b. AIX Connect c. IndiGo d. GoAir Ans b 20. World Economic Situation and Prospects is published by: a. World Bank b. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs c. International Monetary Fund d. World Economic Forum Ans b 21. What is the name of a group of similar performing function? a. Tissue b. Organ c. Organ system d. Cellular organization Ans a 22. Match the following and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A. Keshab Sen 1. Prarthana Samaj B. Dayanand Saraswati 2. Brahmo Samaj C. Atmaram Panduranga 3. Aligarh Movement D. Sayyed Ahmad Khan 4. Arya Samaj a. 4132 b. 1423 c. 2413 d. 3241 Ans-c 23. Cell or Tissue death within a living body is called as  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 6 a. Neutrophils b. Nephrosis c. Necrosis d. Neoplasia Ans. c 24. The quorum of the village council is? a. One third of the total number of members of the council b. 51% of the total number of members of the council c. One fourth of the total number of members of the council d. Half of the total number of members of the council Ans a 25. The Government of India, with the approval of the President of India, has constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission recently. It was set up under which of the following articles of the Constitution of India? a. Article 150 b. Article 370 c. Article 280 d. Article 110 Ans c 26. Which rulers built the Ellora temples? a. Chalukya b. Sunga c. Rashtrakuta d. Pallava Ans c 27. If the digits in the number 86435192 are arranged in ascending order, what will be the difference of the digits which are second from the right and fourth from the left in the new arrangement? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 7 Ans d 28. Which of the following states has the lowest drainage basin area of river Ganga? a. Madhya Pradesh b. Uttar Pradesh c. West Bengal d. Rajasthan Ans c 29. Which Indian state has partnered with Wales for the 25th Hornbill Festival? a. Manipur b. Meghalaya c. Nagaland d. Assam Ans c 30. In order to ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which of the following provisions was/were incorporated in the Constitution of India? 1. The Constitution has debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The Constitution has specified the term of all the members of ECI. Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Ans a 31. Winter Solstice happens in the Northern Hemisphere when: a. the South Pole is tilted away from the Sun b. the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun c. the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer d. the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day Ans b  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 8 32. Who was the founder of the Radha Swami Satsang? a. Haridas Swami b. Shiv Dayal Saheb c. Siva Narayan Agnihotri d. Swami Shraddhananda Ans -b 33. Mangroves are plants that have a. Modified Roots b. Modified Stems c. Respiratory Roots d. Respiratory Stems Ans. c 34. What is the Motto of the Emblem of Nagaland? a. Unity b. Hope c. Inspire d. Live Ans a 35. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the 'mandap' of the temples in India? a. It is a kind of porch where devotees assemble before entering the garbha griha of the temple. b. It is always directly attached to the garbha-griha of the temple. c. It is a pillared hall. d. It is either partially or entirely enclosed structure. Ans b 36. A currency having a falling exchange rate due to continuing balance of payment deficit is called a- a. Soft Currency b. Hard Currency c. Scarce Currency d. Surplus Currency  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 9 Ans a 37. How many 9’s are followed by and preceded by numbers divisible by 2? 896535968349652697372941379417349845397615319574 2968532957489451 a. 12 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10 Ans b 38. Arrange the following movements in the chronological order of their occurrences. 1. Kuka Movement 2. Sanyasi Rebellion 3. Ahom Revolt Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1-2-3 b. 2-1-3 c. 2-3-1 d. 3-1-2 Ans c 39. Which Indian state launched the first chapter of NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in association with WE Hub? a. Andhra Pradesh b. Telangana c. Karnataka d. Tamil Nadu Ans b 40. Which of the following are examples of White Goods? 1. Washing machines 2. Alcohol 3. Air conditioners 4. Luxury cars Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 and 3 only  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 10 b. 2, 3, and 4 only c. 1, 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2 and 4 only Ans a 41. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the concept of tax expenditure? a. It is the overall expenditure by households in payment of direct and indirect taxes. b. It is the total amount of money a government spends on tax administration and enforcement. c. It is the excess tax revenue collected from specific industries to fund targeted government projects. d. It represents the revenue foregone by the government due to tax exemptions, deductions, or credits. Ans d 42. Gandhiji movement of boycotting the foreign goods aimed at a. promotion of welfare state b. creating anti-British sentiment c. promotion of cottage industry d. full independence Ans c 43. A fertilized egg is known as- a. Oospore b. Conidiospore c. Zoospore d. Zygote Ans d 44. The Interim body of Nagaland was inaugurated by a. General S M Shrinagesh b. Jawaharlal Nehru c. Dr Radhakrishnan d. Akbar Hydari Ans a  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 11 45. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of ‘Mayamata’, ‘Manasara’, and ‘Kamikagama’? a. They are titles conferred upon distinguished scholars and poets in the courts of medieval India. b. They are treatises on the performing arts, including dance, music, and drama. c. They are canonical texts detailing the architectural and sculptural norms for temples and other structures. d. They are philosophical discourses on the nature of the self and the universe Ans c 46. The fertile land between two rivers is called- a. Drainage basin b. Watershed c. Doab d. Lowland or terrain Ans c 47. In a queue, Sadiq is 14th from the front end and joseph is 17th from the back end, while Jane is in between Sadiq and Joseph. If Sadiq be ahead of Joseph and there are 48 persons in the queue, how many persons are between Sadiq and Jane? a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8 Ans d 48. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘carbon budget’? a. It is the cumulative amount of CO2 emissions permitted over a period of time to keep within a certain temperature threshold. b. It is the minimum amount of CO2 required to sustain life on the planet earth. c. It is the total amount of CO2 required for the photosynthesis by the plants in a day. d. It is the sum total of CO2 consumed and absorbed through photosynthesis and carbon sequestration. Ans a 49. Which country will host the first Kho Kho World Cup in 2025?  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 12 a. Australia b. South Africa c. United Kingdom d. India Ans d 50. Which of the following best describes the concept of Constitutionalism? a. It is an ideology which promotes supremacy of a written Constitution. b. It means the Constitution is necessary in a democratic country. c. It denotes the principle that the government derives its authority from a body of fundamental law and is limited by it. d. It means that the Constitution must provide certain inalienable rights to the citizens. Ans c 51. India is a member of which of the following multilateral export control regimes? 1. Wassenaar Arrangement 2. Nuclear Suppliers Group 3. Australia Group 4. Missile Technology Control Regime Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1, 3 and 4 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1 and 4 only d. 1 and 3 only Ans a 52. The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because 1. the Congress passed a resolution demanding, complete independence 2. the rift between the extremists and moderates were resolved in that session 3. a resolution was passed rejecting the two nation theory in that session Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. none of these  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 13 Ans a 53. During photosynthesis green plants absorb a. Nitrogen b. Carbon dioxide c. Carbon monoxide d. Oxygen Ans.b 54. Who is credited with raising the Village Guards? a. Major R Kathing b. Shri Aliba Imti c. Major M B Rai d. Shri Akum Imlong Ans a 55. Jharoka darshan was an innovation of Akbar. It was a. the public audience hall, where everyone, high or low, was allowed to see Akbar and present petitions and cases in person. b. the first appearance of Akbar in the morning, when people could submit their petitions and present their cases without hindrance. c. a process through which women were allowed to see the court proceedings. d. Akbar’s private prayer chamber. Ans b 56. Which is the largest Gulf in the World? a. The Gulf of Cambay b. The Gulf of Mexico c. The Persian Gulf d. The Strait of Hormuz Ans b 57. A bag contains 3 green balls, 2 white balls and 5 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random without replacement. What is the probability that they are not green balls? a. 7/15 b. 9/20  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 14 c. 8/15 d. 49/100 Ans a 58. Which of the following is not an artificial lake? a. Hirakud Reservoir b. Ankasamudra Reserve c. Magadi Kere d. Pulicat lake Ans d 59. Where was the World Green Economy Forum launched? a. Abu Dhabi b. Dubai c. Riyadh d. Doha Ans b 60. Himalayan Wolf was in the news recently. In this context, which of the following statements regarding the Himalayan Wolf is correct? a. It is the only species of wolf that is found in India. b. It is naturally found in the Trans- Himalayan region only. c. It has been categorised as ‘Endangered’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN). d. None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct. Ans d 61. Which of the following statements correctly describes the term "Zero FIR (First Information Report)"? a. This refers to an FIR registered within the first hour of the incident. b. This refers to an FIR registered online, indicating zero use of physical paper. c. This refers to an FIR registered without any evidence or witness. d. This refers to an FIR registered irrespective of the area where the offence is committed. Ans d  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 15 62. Who, among the following, founded the 'All India Depressed Classes Federation' in 1920? a. M.K. Gandhi b. Jyotiba Phule c. G.K. Gokhale d. B.R. Ambedkar Ans d 63. In Winter season water coming out of hand pumps is hot because a. In winter our body temperature remains low, so water makes us feel hot. b. Inside the earth temperature is more than the atmospheric temperature c. Due to pumping function is produced which causes heat and makes water hot d. Water comes out from the Earth and gains the heat from surroundings Ans b 64. Nagaland shares the longest boundary with? a. Assam b. Myanmar c. Arunachal Pradesh d. Manipur Ans : a 65. In the context of the freedom struggle phase during 1945-47, which of the following best describes Wavell's ‘Breakdown Plan’? a. A plan for a united India with increased autonomy for provinces. b. A plan for phased withdrawal of British authority from India. c. A strategy to grant full independence to India with dominion status within the British Commonwealth. d. A plan to use military force to crush any potential uprising by the Indian National Congress. Ans b 66. The clouds float in atmosphere because of- a. Low Temperature b. Low Velocity c. Low Pressure d. Less Density  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 16 Ans d 67. 5 years ago, grandfather’s age was four times the age of his grandson. The total of the ages of the grandfather and the grandson after three years from now will be 86 years. What is The grandfather’s present age? a. 56 years b. 61 years c. 65 years d. 68 years Ans b 68. Who among the following is credited with the introduction of the ‘Policy of Ring-Fence’, a policy of creating buffer zones to defend the Company’s frontiers? a. Lord William Bentinck b. Lord Canning c. Warren Hastings d. Lord Dalhousie Ans c 69. Which Indian state unveiled the country's first supercapacitor manufacturing plant? a. Kerala b. Tamil Nadu c. Karnataka d. Maharashtra Ans a 70. What is common between Bailadila,Kudremukh and Mayurbhanj? a. They are gold mining sites. b. They are sites having bauxite reserves. c. They are sites of iron ore reserves. d. They are sites of natural gas reserves. Ans c 71. Which of the following instruments is used to measure humidity? a. Kata Thermometer b. Anemometer  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 17 c. Sling Psychrometer d. Clinical Thermometer Ans c 72. Who among the following leaders proposed to adopt complete independence as the goal of the congress in the Ahmedabad Session of 1920? a. Abul Kalam Azad b. Hasarat Mohani c. Jawahar Lal Nehru d. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Ans b 73. The value of which one of the following quantities remains the same in all systems of units? a. Acceleration due to gravity b. Specific gravity c. Pressure d. density Ans b 74. The coldest place in Nagaland is a. Meluri, Phek b. Pfutsero, Phek c. Jotsoma, Kohima d. Alichen, Mokokchung Ans b 75. With reference to Harsha's administration, the term "Simhananda" was used for a. Royal Messengers b. Commander-in-Chief c. Chief Cavalry Officer d. Keeper of Records Ans b 76. Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to- a. Vishnu  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 18 b. Shiva c. Brahma d. Durga Ans b 77. How many words can be formed with the Letters of the word FABOULOUS such that the vowels are always together? a. 3600 b. 4000 c. 6000 d. 1200 Ans a 78. In the context of human geography, which of the following best defines Gaia hypothesis? a. Prognosis of extinction of nature in near future. b. Divine origin of physical environment of earth. c. Human development is guided and shaped by the physical environment. d. Earth as a self-regulating complex system seeks a physical and chemical environment optimal for contemporary life. Ans d 79. How many languages were recently granted classical language status in the latest Union Cabinet decision? a. Three b. Four c. Five d. Six Ans c 80. Which among the following is the fundamental objective of Directive Principle of State Policy? a. Equality of status and opportunity b. Political Justice c. Social and Economic Democracy d. Liberty of Faith Ans c  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 19 81. Very small time intervals can be accurately measured by- a. White dwarf b. Quartz clocks c. Atomic clocks d. Pulsars Ans c 82. Who among the following visited Gandhiji in South Africa? a. B.G. Tilak b. Vallabhbhai Patel c. G.K. Gokhale d. J.L. Nehru Ans c 83. Deficiency of which one of the following causes xeroph-thalmia- a. Vitamin B3 b. Vitamin B12 c. VitaminA d. VitaminC Ans c 84. Who is regarded as the Father of VDB in Nagaland? a. Shri R S Pandey b. Shri A M Gokhale c. Shri B P Chetri d. Alemtemshi Jamir Ans : b 85. Winter monsoons do not cause rainfall in most parts of India due to a. weak thermal forcing of the Tibetan Plateau b. low pressure trough over Central India c. anti-cyclonic circulation on the land d. feeble low pressure conditions over northern plain Ans c  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 20 86. The RBI issues currency notes under the- a. Fixed Fiduciary system b. Maximum Fiduciary system c. Fixed Minimum Reserve system d. Proportional Reserve System Ans c 87. A company X sold apple juice at cost price by mixing water in it and gained a profit of 25%. What must be the ratio of juice and water in the mixture? a. 1:5 b. 3:2 c. 4:1 d. 2:3 Ans c 88. Which of the following best describes the term "eSoil"? a. A type of traditional soil enriched with organic fertilizers. b. A type of genetically modified soil designed for hydroponic cultivation. c. An electrically conductive cultivation substrate tailored for hydroponic growth. d. A water-based nutrient solution for promoting root development. Ans c 89. Which UNESCO World Heritage site has been named the most photogenic in Asia by Times Travel? a. Taj Mahal b. Great Wall of China c. Borobudur Temple d. Angkor Wat Ans d 90. Which among the following is not a feature of Directive Principles of State Policy(DPSP)? a. It is the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. b. They help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law. c. They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature. d. All statements (a), (b) and (c) are features of DPSP.  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 21 Ans c 91. Which one of the following is not a result of surface tension? a. Nearly spherical drop of rain b. Capillary rise c. removal of dirt by soap or detergent d. flow of a liquid Ans d 92. Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy)to surrender on the 23rd February, 1946? a. Mahatma Gandhi b. Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad c. Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah d. Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani Ans c 93. Which of the following elements is used for vulcanisation of rubber? a. Sulphur b. Bromine c. Silicon d. Phosphorous Ans a 94. When was the Shillong Accord signed? a. November 12, 1974 b. November 11, 1975 c. October 11, 1975 d. December 11, 1975 Ans b 95. Cryptobiosis is a survival strategy observed in some organisms. In the context of climate change, cryptobiosis is significant because it allows these organisms to: a. migrate to more hospitable environments. b. reproduce asexually at a faster rate. c. enter a state of suspended animation during unfavourable conditions. d. develop immunity to novel pathogens.  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 22 Ans c 96. The Point of origin of Indus River is- a. Hindu Kush Mountain b. Himalaya Range c. Karakoram Range d. Mount Kailash Ans d 97. Two drums are filled with a mixture of milk and water, such that they have 30% and 23% water respectively. If the contents of both drums are mixed together, the water content in the resulting mixture is 26%. What is the ratio of water in the two drums? a. 1 : 3 b. 3 : 2 c. 3 : 4 d. 1 : 4 Ans c 98. the book "The Political Future of India" was written by a. Madan Mohan Malaviya b. Lala Lajpat Rai c. Motilal Nehru d. Sarojini Naidu Ans b 99. What is the primary objective of the Indian government's directive to platform aggregators to register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal? a. To provide employment opportunities to gig workers b. To provide social security benefits to gig workers c. To regulate the gig economy d. To collect taxes from gig workers Ans b 100. Consider the following statements regarding the identities provided by the Constitution: 1. A constitution provides a collective identity to people when they agree to basic norms.  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 23 2. Constitutional norms provide a political identity but not a moral one. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Ans a 101. Cartilage present in body is a. a muscular tissue b. an epithelial tissue c. a connective tissue d. a germinal tissue Ans c 102. Which Statement on the Harappan Civilization is correct? a. Horse sacrifice was known to them. b. Cow was sacred to them. c. 'Pashupati' was venerated by them. d. The culture was generally static. Ans c 103. The dimension of which of the following is the same as that of impulse? a. Volume b. Momentum c. Torque d. Change in the rate of momentum Ans b 104. The grade of coal found in Nagaland is? a. Anthracite b. Bituminous c. Lignite d. Peat Ans : c  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 24 105. In the context of Wildlife in India, the term "Kumki" refers to: a. a protected area designated for the conservation of endangered Asian elephants in India. b. sacrificial animals, predominantly utilized in ceremonies, notably prevalent in southern India. c. a captive-trained elephant, used in operations to help capture, calm or herd wild elephants. d. the extensive migration of wild elephants. Ans c 106. The world's largest lake is- a. Lake Victoria b. Lake Superior c. Black Sea d. Caspian Sea Ans d 107. In a horse race, for the first round Kalicharan makes his horse run at an average speed of 40 km/h, and in the second round he increases the speed by 50%. What is the average speed of the horse in the whole race? a. 38 km/h b. 52 km/h c. 48 km/h d. 64 km/ hr Ans c 108. Which of the following is a liability of a bank? a. Loans given to customers b. Deposits made to central bank c. SLR investments government securities d. Deposits made by bank customers Ans d 109. Which country became the 18th member of the United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea? a. Italy b. Germany  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 25 c. France d. Japan Ans b 110. With respect to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): 1. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, of 1946. 2. It functions under the Prime Minister's Office. 3. It investigates crimes of corruption and economic offences. Which of the statements given above are correct? a. 1 and 3 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 2 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Ans a 111. The class of drugs used for the treatment of stress is a. Tranquilizer b. Diuretics c. Pain Killer d. Antihistamine Ans a 112. The Social System of the Harappans was: a. Fairly egalitarian b. Slave-Labour based c. Colour Varna based d. Caste based Ans a 113. Cylindrical lens is used by a person suffering from a. Astigmatism b. Myopia c. Hypermetropia d. Presbyopia Ans a  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 26 114. Which Act declared the Naga Hills District as a Backward Tract to be administered at the Governor’s discretion? a. Government of India Act 1919 b. Government of India Act 1909 c. Government of India Act 1935 d. Government of India Act 1947 Ans a 115. Which of the following tiger reserves stands as the sole habitat for melanistic tigers worldwide? a. Palamau Tiger Reserve b. Similipal Tiger Reserve c. Buxa Tiger Reserve d. Pakke Tiger Reserve Ans b 116. Which of the following was the first general-purpose electronic computer? a. ADVAC b. ADSAC c. ENIAC d. EDVAC Ans c 117. The average of 80 numbers is 68. If two numbers 36 and 74 are removed, then what would be the new average? a. 71.03 b. 68.33 c. 69.46 d. 72.13 Ans b 118. Which of the following best describes 'Inverse Vaccines'? a. It is a vaccine that teaches the immune system not to attack a specific target. b. It reprograms the immune system to recognize and kill a specific molecule. c. It is a vaccine that stimulates the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells.  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 27 d. It is a vaccine designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within a population. Ans a 119. Which Indian state set a new Guinness World Record by planting more than 11 lakh trees in a single day? a. Madhya Pradesh b. Assam c. Kerala d. Tamil Nadu Ans a 120. A new state can be formed by uniting two or more states through a bill passed by: a. A simple majority in Parliament b. A simple majority in state assemblies of both the states c. A Special majority in the parliament and ratification by half of the states d. Presidential resolution Ans a 121. The moment of inertia of a body does not depend upon its a. Axis of rotation b. Angular velocity c. Form of mass d. Distribution of mass Ans b 122. Which of the following could be the most accurate description of the Mauryan monarchy under Ashoka? a. Enlightened despotism b. Centralised autocracy c. Oriental despotism d. Guided democracy Ans a 123. Substance which is used as a food preservative-  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 28 a. Sodium carbonate b. Tartaric acid c. Acetic acid d. Sodium salts of benzoic acids Ans d 124. Integrated chips (IC) were started to be used from which generation of computers? a. First generation b. Second generation c. Third generation d. Fourth generation Ans c 125. UN-SWAP is an accountability framework associated with: a. Promotion of gender equality b. Protection of human rights c. Addressing climate change d. None of the above Ans a 126. Soil having high content of aluminum and iron oxide is also known as _______. a. Meadow b. Pedalfer soil c. Chernozem soil d. Podzols oil Ans b 127. Rent of a room is Rs. 9600, which is shared among Kallu, Malkhan, Ramu and Shyam. If the contribution ratio of Kallu & Malkhan, Malkhan & Ramu and Ramu & Shyam is 1:2, 2:3 and 5:6 respectively, then what is the contribution of Malkhan in the rent? a. Rs. 1400 b. Rs. 2000 c. Rs. 1000 d. Rs. 1600 Ans b  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 29 128. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Bahamani kingdom? a. Maisolia b. Motupalli c. Arikamedu d. Dabhol Ans d 129. Which organization approved a loan of USD 240.5 million to finance rooftop solar systems in India? a. World Bank b. International Monetary Fund c. Asian Development Bank d. United Nations Development Programme Ans c 130. In context to the Akash-NG (New Generation) missile, consider the following statements: 1. Akash-NG is a surface-to-air missile. 2. The missile system is equipped with a ramjet engine. 3. It is indigenously designed and developed solely by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. 4. The missile system can be launched from both stationary and mobile platforms. How many of the statements given above are correct? a. Only one b. Only two c. Only three d. All four Ans b 131. Which of these joints is a hinge joint? a. Hip b. Elbow c. Shoulder d. Wrist Ans.b 132. The first Buddhist Council was held in which of the following cities?  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 30 a. Nalanda b. Gaya c. Rajgriha d. Bodh Gaya Ans -c 133. Which of the following is false with reference to a photo-voltaic cell? a. It is another name as solar cell b. It can be used as infra-red detectors c. It can store light energy in the form of electrical energy d. It converts electrical energy into light energy Ans d 134. Who functions as the Ex Officio chairman of the VDBs? a. Chief Secretary b. Home Commissioner c. DC of the concerned District d. Commissioner, Nagaland Ans c 135. In the context of medieval bhakti literature, 'sant bhasha' and 'ulatbansi' are prominently associated with: a. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu b. Kabir c. Surdas d. Meerabai Ans b 136. Which is representative of Dravidian style of temple architecture? a. Vimana b. Shikhara c. Mandapa d. Gopuram Ans a  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 31 137. Fresh grapes contain 80% water, while dry grapes contain 10% water. If the weight of dry grapes is 400kg, then what is its total weight when it is fresh? a. 2500 kg b. 1750 kg c. 2000 kg d. 1800 kg Ans d 138. Consider the following pairs with reference to pottery in India: 1. Kagzi : Rajasthan 2. Khurja : Gujarat 3. Surai : West Bengal Which of the pairs mentioned above is/are correctly matched? a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. None Ans b 139. In which state did scientists uncover a hidden ridge related to the historic collision between India and East Antarctica? a. Karnataka b. Andhra Pradesh c. Tamil Nadu d. Odisha Ans b 140. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes (NCST): 1. It was created through the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003. 2. The conditions of service and tenure of the Chairperson and members are determined by the President. 3. The Commission, while inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a civil court. How many statements given above are correct? a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 32 Ans c 141. Most liquids that conduct electricity are solutions of acids, bases and............... a. Copper b. Aluminum c. Salts d. Iron Ans c 142. Which of the following is not the "Tri Ratna" of Jainism? a. Right faith b. Right knowledge c. Right view d. Right conduct Ans -c 143. Which one of the following is a hereditary disease? a. Haemophilia b. Myopia c. Anaemia d. Leukaemia Ans a 144. Who is referred to as the Father of Democratic tradition in Nagaland? a. Dr S C Jamir b. T N Angami c. P Shilu Ao d. Kevichusa Ans b 145. Which inflation index is used to adjust the purchase price of capital assets on the basis of inflation? a. Consumer Price Index (Urban) b. Wholesale Price Index c. Cost Inflation Index  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 33 d. Consumer Price Index- Industrial Workers Ans c 146. The Indian Economy is characterized by: 1. Predominance of Agriculture 2. Predominance of Industries 3. Low per Capita Income 4. Massive Unemployment Select your answer from the code given below: a. 1 and 2 only b. 1,2 and 3 only c. 2,3 and 4 only d. 1, 3 and 4 only Ans d 147. A alone can make 100 baskets in 6 days and B alone can make 100 baskets in 12 days. In how many days can A and B together make 100 baskets? a. 4 days b. 5 days c. 2 1⁄2 days d. 3 1⁄2 days Ans a 148. Consider the following pairs regardings Newspapers and the Leader associated with it. 1. Amrita Bazar Patrika : Sisir Kumar Ghosh 2. East Indian : Dadabhai Naoroji 3. Indian Mirror : S.N. Banerjee How many pairs given above are correctly matched? a. None b. Only one c. Only two d. All three Ans b 149. Where were fossils of the new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis, discovered?  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 34 a. Zimbabwe b. South Africa c. Zambia d. Botswana Ans a 150. Consider the following corporations/authorities: 1. Reserve Bank of India 2. Food Corporation of India 3. State Bank of India 4. Life Insurance Corporation of India How many of the above are totally and directly audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)? a. Only two b. Only three c. All four d. None Ans d 151. Solar energy is converted into chemical energy during a. Transpiration b. Photosynthesis c. Diffusion d. Osmosis Ans b 152. Which one of the following dynasties was associated with Gandhara school of Art? a. Chalukyas b. Guptas c. Kushans d. Mauryas Ans -c 153. Spinach contains.............. a. Lactic Acid b. Oxalic Acid c. Carbonic Acid  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 35 d. Formic Acid Ans b 154. How many Indian states share a border with Nagaland? a. Two States b. Three States c. Four States d. Five States Ans b 155. Which among the following envisages a short-term temporary release of a prisoner without any reason, after a stipulated number of years have been served in prison although the prisoner does not have an absolute legal right to claim it? a. Reprieve b. Parole c. Furlough d. Respite Ans c 156. India's first satellite was named after a. Aryabhatta b. Bhaskara II c. Bhaskara I d. Albert Einstein Ans a 157. The sides of a triangular field are 82m, 80m and 18m. The number of rose beds that can be prepared in the field if each rose bed, on an average, needs 1800 square cm space, is a. 4000 b. 2800 c. 1800 d. 3600 Ans a 158. Which of the following statements best describes the term ecology?  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 36 a. It is the total fresh biomass of all autotrophs at a particular time in an unit area. b. It is the total biomass present in the Kelp forests at a particular time. c. It is the biomass or living matter in each trophic level at a particular time. d. It is the total biomass of all standing crops in a cropping season in an unit area in terms of dry weight. Ans c 159. What is the name of India's first-ever multinational air exercise? a. Tarang Shakti b. Vayu Shakti c. Meghdoot d. Garuda Shakti Ans a 160. How many of the following are the Socialist principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy? 1. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. 2. To organise village panchayats and enable them to function as units of self-government. 3. To make provision for just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief. Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None Ans b 161. Fat present below the skin surface in our body act as a barrier against- a. Loss of heat from body b. Loss of essential body fluid c. Loss of salt from body d. Entry of harmful microorganisms from the environment. Ans a 162. Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire? a. Battle of Takkolam b. Battle of Talikota c. Battle of Khanwa  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 37 d. Battle of Panipat Ans b 163. The mass number of an atom is determined by- a. adding the number of the neutrons and number of the electrons b. adding the number of protons and number of electrons c. the number of photons only d. adding the number of neutrons and number of protons Ans d 164. When was the Nagaland State Act passed? a. 21 August 1961 b. 22 August 1961 c. 21 August 1962 d. 22 August 1962 Ans d 165. In which of the following cases, Rajya Sabha has more powers than Lok Sabha? a. Passing of the Money Bill b. Passing of a Constitutional Amendment Bill c. Election of the President d. Removal of the Vice President Ans d 166. Odisha's World famous Konark Sun Temple was built by- a. Krishnadev Rai b. Ashoka c. Chandragupta d. Narasimhadeva Ans d 167. If in a certain code language ‘nikka pa’ means ‘who are you’, ‘kana ta da’ means ‘you may come here’ and ‘ho ta sa’ means ‘come and go’, then what does ‘nik’ mean in that language? a. Who b. Are  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 38 c. ‘who’ or ‘are’ d. Data inadequate Ans c 168. In the context of biotechnology, karyotyping is related to a. Chromosome b. endoplasmic reticulum c. golgi bodies d. vacuoles Ans a 169. By which year is India's internet economy estimated to reach $1 trillion? a. 2025 b. 2030 c. 2035 d. 2040 Ans b 170. How many of the following options the President has with regards to the Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by both the Houses of Parliament? 1. He can withhold the assent of the bill. 2. He can return the bill for reconsideration. 3. He gives assent to the bill Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None Ans a 171. Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical name of which of the following? a. Baking Soda b. Washing Powder c. Plaster d. Fly-Ash Ans a  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 39 172. The silver coin 'Tanka' was introduced by- a. Qutub ud din Aibak b. Iltutmish c. Balban d. Bairam Khan Ans b 173. What vessel carries the venous blood to the lungs for oxygenation? a. Pulmonary arteries b. Pulmonary veins c. Pulmonary arterio-venous shunt d. Right ventricle Ans. a 174. Nazhu festival is celebrated by which tribe? a. Pochury b. Chang c. Sangtam d. Khiamniungan Ans a 175. Which of the following Acts provided for the ‘compensatory afforestation’ for the first time in India? a. Forest Conservation Act, 1980 b. Forest Rights Act, 2006 c. Biological Diversity Act, 2002 d. Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 Ans a 176. After which five year plan, 'The Rolling Plan' was implemented? a. Third Plan b. Fifth Plan c. Seventh Plan d. Ninth Plan  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 40 Ans b 177. 8 persons are attending an interview for 7 posts of the IAS officers including one home cadre, where 2 of them are eligible for home cadre. In how many ways can people be selected for the requirements? a. 14 b. 12 c. 7 d. 2 Ans a 178. In the context of medieval Indian history, which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'Varaha' (also called Pon in Tamil and Honnu in Kannada)? a. Slaves b. Coins c. Postal systems d. Types of land Ans b 179. Which country became the first in the world to lose all its glaciers? a. Brazil b. Colombia c. Venezuela d. Argentina Ans c 180. The term "Operation Prosperity Guardian" was recently seen in the news. It is aimed at aiding the safe movement of ships in: a. Indian Ocean b. Red Sea c. South China sea d. Baltic Sea Ans b 181. The Earth has its own atmosphere due to? a. Winds b. Clouds  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 41 c. Gravity d. Rotation of the Earth Ans c 182. The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva. To which dynasty did he belong to? a. Somvanshi dynasty b. Gang dynasty c. Suryavanshi dynasty d. Bhoi dynasty Ans -b 183. Nuclear fission is caused by the impact of- a. Neutrons b. Protons c. Deuteron d. electron Ans a 184. When did the Hornbill festival start in Nagaland? a. 2000 b. 2003 c. 2001 d. 2002 Ans a 185. Consider the following statements with reference to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): 1. The scheme aims to provide a cash incentive to all mothers who give first live birth and for the second live birth only if it is a girl child. 2. The scheme seeks to discourage pre-birth sex selection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 42 Ans c 186. Surface water resources are highest in- a. Ganga plains b. North-Eastern India c. Peninsular India d. Indus Plains Ans a 187. In an organisation the average monthly salary of women is 58000 and that of men is 63000. If the average monthly salary of the whole organisation is 60000, then a. 30% of the employees are men b. 60% of the employees are women c. 40% of the employees are women d. None of these Ans b 188. Which of the following is the accurate description of the term Super blue moon? a. A full moon with a blue tint b. A moon that appears larger and brighter than usual c. Simultaneous occurrence of a full moon, a Supermoon, and a blue moon d. A rare event when the moon is closest to the Earth Ans c 189. What is the focus of the CDP-SURAKSHA initiative launched by the Indian government? a. Livestock farming b. Horticulture c. Poultry farming d. Fisheries Ans b 190. How many of the following Directive Principles were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976? 1. To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children. 2. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. 3. To minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 43 Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None Ans b 191. Which is an Example of a hormone that acts as protein? a. Trypsin b. Oxytocin c. Keratin d. Casein Ans. b 192. The first Indian Hindi Scholar of the Mughal period was- a. Malik Muhammad Jayasi b. Abdur Rahim c. Mulla Wajhi d. Chand Bardai Ans a 193. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from a. primary memory b. control section c. external memory d. cache memory Ans b 194. Which Naga tribe traditionally practiced ‘Iron smelting’? a. The Konyaks b. The Changs c. The Sangtams d. The Khiamnuingans Ans a  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 44 195. In the context of the cultural history of India, the terms pachisi, chaturanga and gyan chaupar refer to a. Spices b. board games c. Books d. religious sects Ans b 196. The deepest trench of the Indian Ocean is ______. a. Java Trench b. Aleutian Trench c. Atacama Trench d. Tizard Trench Ans a 197. Kamal told Vimal, “Yesterday I defeated the only brother of the daughter of my grandmother.” Whom did Kamal defeated? a. Father b. Son c. Brother d. Father-in-Law Ans a 198. With reference to the All India Kisan Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. It was founded in Lucknow with Indulal Yagnik as the president. 2. The Kisan Manifesto demanded a living wage for agricultural laborers and recognition of peasant unions. 3. The Civil Disobedience Movement contributed in the emergence of the All India Kisan Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 2 only d. 1 and 3 only Ans b  TNC 2024 FULL LENGTH TEST 1 ANSWER KEY 45 199. Which organization is set to launch ESA's Solar Study Mission Proba-3? a. NASA b. ISRO c. CNSA d. Roscosmos Ans b 200. How many of the following protections are available as a fundamental right under the constitution to a person detained under a preventive detention law? 1. The grounds of detention should be communicated to the detenu even if it is against the public interest. 2. The detenu must be released after 24 hours unless the magistrate authorises further detention. 3. The detenu must be offered an opportunity to make a representation against the detention order. Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None Ans a