Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 1, Group 2 & CCSE 5-Option OMR Pattern

TNPSC Solved Papers Portal

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.

0%
Score Tracker
Live accuracy rate
0
Correct
0
Wrong
0
Attempted
Filter TNPSC Examination Questions

All TNPSC Solved Papers / All General Studies Subjects / All Topics

Marking scheme: +1.50 marks per correct question, 0.00 negative marking (TNPSC Prelims Pattern).

450 Questions Page 7 of 18
151

Arrange the following Finance Ministers of Tamil Nadu according to the Budget Year (Chronological Order):

1. Mr. Paneerselvam
2. Dr. Nedunchezhiyan
3. Mr. Palanivel Thiagarajan
4. Mr. Thangam Thennarasu

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
152

Which of the following statements are true?

(1) Congress boycotted the election which was held in 1923 in Chennai.
(2) Swaraj Party won 11 seats.
(3) Justice Party formed Ministry in Chennai.
(4) Kamaraj led the Non-Co-operation movement in Chennai.

Select the correct answer using the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
153

Assertion [A] : Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his knighthood.
Reason [R] : On 13th April 1919 Jalianwala Bagh Massacre occurred in Amritsar.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
154

Arrange the following in chronological order :

1. Bharat Ratna
2. Padma Vibhushan
3. Padma Sri
4. Padma Bhushan

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
155

Choose the correct answer:

Assertion [A] : Space MAITRI is a collaborative space mission between India and Australia.
Reason [R] : India aims to lower the cost of access to space through this mission.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
156

Choose the correct pair:

1. Bombay plan - 1940
2. Gandhian plan - 1945
3. People's plan - 1944
4. Sarvodaya plan - 1950

Select the correct answer using the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
157

Match the Works/Books with the author's :

Work / BookAuthor
(a) Vetriverkai1. Avaiyar
(b) Nanneri2. Kumara Kurubarar
(c) Neethinerivilakam3. Athiveerarama Pandiyar
(d) Nalvazhi4. Duraimangalam Sivaprakasar

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
158

Which of the following points were accepted in Gandhi-Irwin Pact?

(i) People allowed to make salt for their consumption.
(ii) Not releasing the political prisoners who had not indulged in violence.
(iii) Permitted picketing of foreign cloth shops.
(iv) Reduced the death sentence of Bhagat Singh and his Comrades.

Select the correct answer using the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
159

Assertion [A] : Indian constitution is federal in nature.
Reason [R] : Indian constitution provides dual citizenship like United States of America.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
160

Match the following:

SchemeTarget Beneficiaries
(a) Financial Assistance to Dependent children1. Between the age group of 18 and 21 years
(b) Maintenance of Orphan and Destitute Girls2. Providing destitute, orphan and unattached children
(c) Foster Care Services Scheme3. Children below the age of 16 years
(d) State After-Care Home for Boys4. Children between the age of 6 and 16 years

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
161

Assertion [A] : The plan period 1966 - 69 were called as "Annual plans or plan holiday".
Reason [R] : Because of the two major conflicts with China and Pakistan.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
162

Match the following:

Author / SaintLiterary Work
(a) Karaikkal Ammaiyar1. Thiruvantadi
(b) Andal2. Kachhikalambagam
(c) Aranganadha Mudaliyar3. Pavaippattu
(d) Seraman Perumal Nayanar4. Moothathiruppathigangal

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
163

Assertion [A] : The Indian National Congress First Conference convened on 28th December 1885 in Bombay.
Reason [R] : Tamil Nadu region represented and attend 21 members.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
164

Match the following:

Name of the StatesStates in Part
(a) Himachal Pradesh1. A
(b) Rajasthan2. D
(c) West Bengal3. B
(d) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands4. C

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
165

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the agricultural cultivation of 2021-2022 in Tamilnadu?

(i) Mayiladuthurai District involved more Paddy cultivation in Tamilnadu.
(ii) Perambalur District involved more Maize cultivation in Tamilnadu.
(iii) Kallakurichi involved more Sugarcane cultivation in Tamilnadu.

Select the correct answer using the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
166

"Kokkokka Koompum Paruvaththu Matradhan
Kuththokka Seerththa Itaththu"

As Heron with folded wing, so wait in waiting hour: As Heron snaps its prey, when fortune smiles, put forth your power - Denotes:

(1) To act like a Heron is incorrect.
(2) You must wait till the Time Ripens.
(3) This Kural appears in the Chapter titled "Therinthu Thelithal".
(4) "Vaadiyirukkumaam Kokku" is the phrase best suited to this Thirukkural.

Choose the correct option:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
167

Match correctly the Excavated places with their corresponding Districts:

Excavated placeDistrict
(a) Azhagankulam1. Sivagangai
(b) Vasavasamudram2. Erode
(c) Kodumanal3. Kanchipuram
(d) Keezhadi4. Ramanathapuram

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
168

Consider the following statements and identify the correct answer:

(1) In 1918, Madurai Harvi Mill labours strike happened.
(2) B.B. Wadhiya was the labour union leader of Madurai Harvi Mill.
(3) Dr. P. Varadharajulu's speech was an eye opener to the government.
(4) Dr. P. Varadharajulu was the Author of "Prabanja Mitran" Magazine.

Select the correct answer using the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
169

Assertion [A] : Indian constitution has the qualities of both rigid and flexible.
Reason [R] : The constitution was amended more than 100 times without changing the foundations of the constitution.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
170

As per the Tamilnadu Economic Survey of 2024-2025, arrange the following in the ascending order based on the productivity:

(1) Paddy productivity
(2) Maize productivity
(3) Oil seeds, Groundnut and Sugarcane productivity

Select the correct option:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
171

Consider the following Statement and Reason:

Statement: Thiruvalluvar has captured certain features like pride and administration of the Three Great Kings (Moovendhar) in his couplets.
Reason: Thiruvalluvar wanted to portray the administrative skills of Kings.

Choose the correct option:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
172

Give the chapter No. in Thirukkural that talks about Ascetic Virtues.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
173

Which of the following statements are true about Sivakalai excavation?

(i) Sivakalai excavation located in North shore of river Thamiraparani.
(ii) Tamil society lived in Sivakalai considered very ancient.
(iii) Copper and gold goods are found.

Select the correct answer using the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
174

What is the crucial role played by noncoding RNA's?

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context
175

Which of the following statements are true about the Indus Civilisation?

(i) In the 1920s Mortimer Wheeler excavated the Harappan sites.
(ii) The longest text has about twenty six signs.
(iii) The term "Meluhha" in the Prakrit inscriptions refers to the Indus region.
(iv) The "Priest King" of steatite was discovered in Mohenjo-Daro.

Select the correct answer using the options below:

TNPSC Group 4 Exam 2025 (Part - B, General Studies) General Studies
Answer & Detailed Key
Click an option to evaluate
Select an option on the left to reveal the detailed answer and reference.
Detailed Explanation & Historical Context