Prepare for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission examinations with official solutions covering General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability, History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu.
Marking scheme: +1.50 marks per correct question, 0.00 negative marking (TNPSC Prelims Pattern).
Assertion [A]: The registration of births and deaths are performed in Tamil Nadu as per the registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969.
Reason [R] : The National Population Policy sets the goal of universal registration of all births and deaths by 2010.
The first National Health Policy formulated by the Government of India in the year
Given below are two statements
Statement I : One of the major characteristics of good governance is that it is autocratic.
Statement II: RTI (Right to Information) is one of the tool of good Governance.
In the light of the above statement choose the correct answer from the option given below.
Which of the following statement causes the continuation of bridge rebuilding, road repairs, and waterline repairs in India?
(i) Inadequate maintenance leading to ongoing repairs
(ii) Utility cuts and rework
(iii) Poor initial construction quality
(iv) Fair prices given to workers
Jal Jeevan Mission plays an important role for
Choose the correct answer among the following.
(i) Women empowerment
(ii) Water supply maintenance
(iii) Providing adequate tap water connection
The DANIDA-TNAHCP initiative of Tamil Nadu is related to which among the following sectors.
From the following, which of the egalitarian social order lays foundation for Constitution of India?
(i) Abolition of untouchability
(ii) Protection from social injustice and exploitation
(iii) Prohibition of illegal migrants
Comparing the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions, which of the following statements are correct?
(i) The weightage of income distance has increased
(ii) The weightage of population (2011 census) has increased
(iii) The weightage of area has remained the same
NITI Aayog
(i) is an advisory body.
(ii) allocate funds to the State Government.
(iii) has the power to impose policies.
(iv) appoints part-time members based on the requirements.
Which among the following was the important Non-Economic factor in Economic development?
In Tamil nadu Khilafat Day was observed on
The Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, ensures quality education to which age group?
Assertion [A] : The health care system consists of a mix of both Public and Private sector in provision of various health care facilities related to preventive, curative and promotive aspects of health services.
Reason [R] : The key objective of the Government is to provide accessible, affordable, equitable and quality health care, especially to the marginalized and vulnerable sections of the population.
A cash price of Rs. __________ is given to each of the two College students - One male and one female who win the 'Bharathi Young Poet Award'.
What is the Act of the Indian Constitution that has special provisions for the socio-economic development of SCs, STs and OBCs?
In Tamilnadu Chief Minister's Girl child protection scheme was introduced in the year
Arrange the following in chronological order:
(1) Kudiyarasu Tamil weekly was started by Thanthai Periyar
(2) System of Devadasi was abolished by an Act.
(3) Staff Selection Board was established by Justice Party.
(4) Ramalinga adigal was born near Chidambaram.
Match correctly the following tourist spots with their corresponding locations:
| (a) Adavinainar Dam | 1. Kadayam village |
| (b) Ramanadhi Dam | 2. Kolli hills |
| (c) Agasthiar falls | 3. Mekkarai village |
| (d) Puliancholai | 4. Papanasam |
South Indian Liberal Federation came into existence in the year 1917 mainly for the __________ of non-Brahmins.
How death has been compared by Valluvar?
(i) Sleep
(ii) Meditation
(iii) Wisdom
(iv) Wake up
Assertion A: The more good things we hear the more noble we turn.
Reason [R] : Listening skill/sense is subtler than any other sense. For effective education listening skill is the most effective.
Match the following:
| (a) Azhagar Kovil | 1. Paddy Pot |
| (b) Keezhadi | 2. School of Samanam |
| (c) Porunthal | 3. Footprint of a dog |
| (d) Adichanallur | 4. Mudumakkal Thazhi |
Among the following Congress Leaders who stated that "servants of people society was in reality a Hindu Reform Movement"?
Which of the following statements are true about Perarignar Anna?
(i) He supported Hindu Dharma principles.
(ii) He protested against the atrocities done in the name of religion.
(iii) He opposed the domination of Brahmins.
Reason and Assertion type:
Assertion [A]: By a proclamation, Governor James Hope, government abolished the teaching of Hindi as a compulsory subject and released jailed demonstrators from prisons.
Reason [R]: In the cause of the agitation 1,200 were jailed, Natarajan and Talamuthu died of police torture and the movement continued till 1939.