M.venk@ TNPSC corner

A quark is an elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter. Quarks combine to form composite particles called hadrons, the most stable of which are protons and neutrons.

A lepton is an elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter.^[1] The best known of all leptons is the electron which governs nearly all of chemistry as it is found in atoms and is directly tied to all chemical properties.

bosons are one of the two fundamental classes of subatomic particles, the other being fermions. Bosons are characterized by their obedience to Bose–Einstein statistics. This class of particles includes photons and gluons, as well as the hypothetical Higgs boson.

A hadron is a composite particle made of quarks held together by the strong force (as atoms and molecules are held together by the electromagnetic force). Hadrons are categorized into two families: baryons (made of three quarks) and mesons (made of one quark and one anti quark).

A baryon is a composite subatomic particle made up of three quarks (as distinct from mesons, which comprise one quark and one antiquark). Baryons and mesons belong to the hadron family, which are the quark-based particles. The name "baryon" comes from the Greek word for "heavy" ,because, at the time of their naming, most known elementary particles had lower masses than the baryons.

Mesons are unstable subatomic particles composed of one quark and one anti quark. They are part of the hadron particle family – particles made of quarks. The other members of the hadron family are the baryons – subatomic particles composed of three quarks. The main difference between mesons and baryons is that mesons have integer spin (thus are bosons) while baryons are fermions (half-integer spin). Because mesons are bosons, the Pauli Exclusion Principle does not apply to them. Because of this, they can act as force mediating particles on short distances, and thus play a part in processes such as the nuclear interaction.

GROUP 1 MAIN Paper – II 2011

2011-07-03T12:27:00.007+05:30

GROUP-I MAINS - 2011 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-II (23-01-2011)

GENERAL STUDIES (ORIGINAL PAPER)

Paper – II (English version)

Duration: 3 hours [Max. Mark: 300]

General instructions to the candidates:

i) This question paper is descriptive type in degree standard.

ii) Candidates should write their register numbers in the space provided for in the main answer book only and should not write Anywhere else and also in the additional answer-books.

iii) The question paper is printed in Tamil and English version. In all matters and in cases of doubt English version is final.

iv) The candidate may answer in Tamil or English or Partly in Tamil and English.

v) Candidates must write the correct number of the question and sub question. Failure to the so will entail loss of credit for the answers.

vi) There is no reservation of marks for neatness of execution and correctness of spelling in respect of this paper.

vii) Graph sheet has been provided for drawing graphs.

(Section-A)

(Very Short Answer Type)

Note:

i) Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each

ii) Each question carries one mark. ( 35 X 1 = 35 )

1) What is the importance of Article 326 of the Constitution of India?

2) Which amendment integrated Goa, Daman and Diu with the Union of India as its eighth union territory?

3) Differentiate between Cabinet and Council of Ministers.

4) What is meant by writ of Mandamus?

5) According to………amendment same person can be appointed as a Governor for two or more states.

6) Which Article makes a special provision for the retention of the English language for usage in courts?

7) In which of the Houses, the impeachment motion against the Indian President can be initiated?

8)……..was appointed as Chairman of Second Backward Classes Commission

9) In the year…..the state of Nagaland was formed

10) Which Article deals with the ‘Right to Freedom of Religion’?

11) To which year does the first epigraph mentioning tying of ‘Thaali’ by bridegroom to bride belong?

12) What is the special drum played during Eruthazhvuthal by shepherds?

13) Which race lived in Lemuria continent?

14) What are ‘Krandha’ letters?

15) What was the name of Association formed by Ramalinga Vallalar for integrating people of all faiths?

16) What were the magazines run by Thiru. Vi. Ka?

17) Mention any two negotiable instruments

18) Explain FEMA

19) What is marketing planning?

20) What is the source of the Narmada River?

21) Which state accounts for the highest percentage of irrigated area under well irrigation?

22) What is the temperature of the outside surface of the sun?

23) Which growth model was adopted as strategy during Second Five-Year Plan of India?

24) Tarapore Committee is associated with…….

25) Name the Head of Tamil Nadu Planning Commission.

26) Give any two sources of revenue the state of Tamilnadu

27) I Angstrom unit =….

28) Name the carbon compound used in the manufacture of artificial silk.

29) What is ‘DNA’ foot printing?

30) What is an ‘Idiogram’?

31) What is VRML?

32) Mention any one user friendly e-governance application.

33) Write the objectives of self-help groups.

34) Who was the Chairman of a committee appointed by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1969 to examine the issue of Centre-State relations?

35) The award given to the best Panchayat is named after………..

(Section–B)

(Short Answer Type)

Note: i) Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each.

ii) Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 ( 20 X 3 = 60 )

36) Write a brief note on Commonwealth Citizenship provided in the Citizenship Act of 1955.

37) Write a note on the amendment which deals with establishing Panchayats.

38) Under which conditions courts do not grant a writ of Mandamus?

39) What is the speciality of the Money Bill?

40) What are the significances of Financial Administration?

41) What are the powers of the Block Development Officer?

42) Write a note about the “Thunangai Koothu’.

43) Write about the divisions of Saivism.

44) Write the architectonics of the book Tholkappiyam.

45) Write the names of Nayanmar&Azhwar who lived in the period of Pallavas. Describe their works on religion.

46) Write a short note on ethical values mentioned by Purananooru in battle-field.

47) What are the traits of married women given by Elangovadigal?

48) What is Meykeerthi?

49) What are the Atruppadai songs of the Sangam literature?

50) Write briefly about ‘Umanarkal’.

51) What are the objectives of MSME policy of Tamil Nadu 2008?

52) Briefly explain the formation process of retreating monsoon in India.

53) Briefly describe the geo-stationary satellite.

54) What are the sources for financing fiscal deficit? W hat is the current position?

55) Define Micro and Small scale industries.

56) Assess the development of transport infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.

57) What is cutaneous respiration?

58) What is Parthenogenesis? Write its causes.

59) Explain the behaviour of water as acid and base.

60) Enumerate the three Kepler’s laws of planetary motion.

61) Write about ISDN link.

62) What are the challenges specific to India in providing E-governance?

63) Enumerate the objectives of the 4 ^thState Finance Commission.

64) What is the primary objective of social welfare?

65) How do the phenomena of bio-communication give benefits to plants?

(Section-C)

(Brief Answer Type)

Note:

i) Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each.

ii) Each question carries five marks. 17 OUT OF 22 (17 x 5 = 85)

66) Briefly discuss the functions of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

67) What would be the consequences of Financial Emergency in India?

68) Explain Advisory Jurisdiction.

69) Under what conditions can Indian citizenship be terminated?

70) Explain the need and significance of All India Services.

71) When will a bill pending in state legislature lapse?

72) Write a short note on Nedunal Vadai.

73) Write about the educational progress in Tamil Nadu after Independence.

74) Mention the architectural classification in Temple Architecture.

75) Discuss the women status in various periods.

76) Explain the terms ‘Mandram’ and ‘Pothiyil’.

77) What is the psychological state of women known through OppariPadal.

78) Write the historical messages exhibited by NandhiKalambagam.

79) What are the truths known by the Seppedu?

80) Explain the term ‘Flood Plain Zoning’ (FPZ).

81) Describe the income method of computing national income.

82) Discuss the important pricing methods.

83) Analyze the various poverty alleviation programmes in Tamil Nadu.

84) Write a note on photonic revolution in modern India.

85) Write a note on DNA fingerprinting.

86) Write a short note on Unique Identification Number Scheme and its usefulness in e governance.

87) Discuss the Anna Renaissance Scheme in Tamil Nadu.

(Section-D)

(Detailed Answer Type)

Note:

i) Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each.

ii) Each question carries fifteen marks. 7OUT OF 12 (7 X 15 = 105 )

88) What are the reasons for the failures of Community Development Programme in India?

89) What are the provisions of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955?

90) Define department. What are the principles of departmental organization?

91) Write about Folk arts and crafts.

92) Describe the services rendered by Saivait Mutts to the cause of Tamil language.

93) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Foreign Direct Investment.

94) Explain the social forestry system of India.

95) What are the functions of Indian money market?

96) ‘Tamil Nadu provides for a pro-active and dynamic environment for industrial development.’ Comment.

97) What is meant by Eugenic? Discuss the role of human genetics in Medical science with reference to genetic counseling and gene therapy.

98) Write a note on Chandrayaan-1. What are its objectives?

99) Elaborately discuss the e-governance initiatives in Tamil Nadu.

GROUP 1 MAIN 2011 Paper – I

2011-06-15T18:39:00.011+05:30

GROUP-I MAINS - 2011 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-I (22-01-2011)

GENERAL STUDIES (ORIGINAL PAPER)

Paper – I (Tamil & English versions)

Duration: 3 hours [Max. Mark: 300]

General instructions to the candidates:

i) This question paper is descriptive type in degree standard.

ii) Candidates should write their register numbers in the space provided for in the main answer book only and should not write Anywhere else and also in the additional answer-books.

iii) The question paper is printed in Tamil and English version. In all matters and in cases of doubt English version is final.

iv).The candidate may answer in Tamil or English or Partly in Tamil and English.

v) Candidates must write the correct number of the question and sub question. Failure to the so will entail loss of credit for the answers.

vi)There is no reservation of marks for neatness of execution and correctness of spelling in respect of this paper.

vii) Graph sheet has been provided for drawing graphs.

(Section-A)

(Very Short Answer Type)

Note:

i) Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each

ii) Each question carries one mark.

1) Where was the first session of the INC held?

2) What was the name of journal launched by Periyar E.V.Ramaswamy to get this self-respect movement progressed?

3) When did Vasco da Gama reach India?

4) The British General Who Visited King Jahangir’s Court to get trade concessions was …..

5) Under the system of subsidiary Alliance, Lord Wellesley signed the first alliance with ……

6) The British army leader who was defeated by Puli Devan in the Year 1755 was …….

7) The famous tribal rebellion that took place in Bihar in the years 1855-56 was ……..

8) The person responsible for the Aligarh movement was ……..

9) The name of the novel of Bankim Chandra Chatterji that kindled te national spirit is ………

10) ………… is called as the ‘ Prophet of Militant Nationalism.

11) Which spectroscopy was used to fine out the presence of ‘water molecules’ in moon?

12) Who is the Father of Nano Science?

13) The time taken by Neptune to complete one full rotation around the sun is ………..

14) ‘Species Plantarum’s is a book written by ……..

15) The uncertainty principle in Physics was propounded by ………..

16) What is Deficit Budget?

17) ………… is the programme to give adequate health care for children.

18) An acronym for the economies of Brazil, Russia, Indian and China combined.

19) The difference of 1* Langitude will make a difference of ………. Minutes in time.

20) The Liberhan Commission Report is associated with …..

21) What is the use of GPRS technology?

22) A man buys oranges for Rs.x per dozen and sells them Rs. x/10 per orange. What is his profit in Rs. Per orange?

23) Data collected fresh for an investigation are known as ………..

24) Find the odd one out from the 5 figures given below:

December	November	October	September	August
1	2	3	4	5

25) Domestic Violence Act was passed in the year……to give empowerment for women

26) ‘Poverty line’ is defined according to ………. Organization

27) The word ‘Panchamas’ referred to……

28) Who was distinguished poverty into primary and secondary?

29) Mention the political system which allows free economic competition without any interference from the state

30) Reservation for the scheduled caste is provided in terms of their

31) Mention the year in which a special ministry for women and social welfare was started at the centre, in India -

32) Who is empowered to appoint a special officer to safeguard the interests of the minorities in the states?

33) In which year was Dowry Prohibition Act (Amendment) enacted?

34) Revolt against the constitutional government of one’s own country is……

35) Women’s Reservation Bill providing a 33% reservation for women was first presented in Rajya Sabha on ……..

36) The Naxalite Terrorism started in the state

37) Public Grievance Day is observed in collectorates on…..

38) What are the Commissions constituted to look into the spirit scandals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu?

39) Electronic Voting Machines were first used in the year……

40) Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of India?

(Section–B)

(Short Answer Type)

Note:

i) Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each.

ii) Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

41) Evaluate the significance of V.O. Chidambaram in Indian Independence Movement

42) Write a note on the social reforms of Lord William Bentinck.

43) Write a note on the First Carnatic War (1746-48).

44) Write a note on Dr. Annie Besant’s reforms.

45) What were the main economic effects of the British rule in India?

46) Explain the concept of Unity in Diversity.

47) What is meant by Peaceful Co-existence?

48) Write a short note on Vazhndhu Kattuvom project.

49) What are the stages involved in Disaster Management?

50) Name any two areas of the world where acid rain is common. Give reasons for the same.

51) What are the causes of Inflation?

52) What do you mean by Plan Expenditure?

53) Calculate Harmonic Mean from the following data:

Marks	0-10	10-20	20-30	30-40	40-50
Frequency	5	10	7	3	2

54) Mention any three types of Bar diagrams.

55) What is the difference between parallel processing and distributed processing?

56) On what basis is a party recognized by the Election Commission as a National Party?

57) List the factors that influence the making of ‘Public Opinion’.

58) What are the Rights included in the Human Rights?

59) What is seasonal unemployment?

60) Bring out the important characteristics of Minority groups.

61) Mention the factors which facilitate for women empowerment.

62) List any three constitutional safeguards of the interests of the Tribals.

63) List out the different institutions to rehabilitate Juvenile delinquents.

64) What are the features of NGOs?

65) Define the concept of Bonded Labour.

(Section-C)

(Brief Answer Type)

Note:

i) Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each.

ii) Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 ( 22 x 5 = 110)

66) Estimate therole of Jawaharlal Nehru in Indian National Movement.

67) Bring out the importance of the Swadeshi Movement.

68) Discuss the salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935.

69) Enumerate the impact of British rule on the Indian society.

70) Mention the causes of the Revolt of 1857.

71) ‘Raja Rammohan Roy is the father of Indian Renaissance.’ – Justify.

72) Write a note on Albuquerque.

73) List out the flood-prone regions of India.

74) Why is Monsoon Asia densely populated?

75) Discuss the significance of SAARC.

76) Describe the principles of India’s Foreign Policy.

77) What are the objectives of 11^th Five-year plan in India?

78) Explain the general rules for constructing diagrams.

79) Draw a simple bar diagram for the following data:

Classes	B.A.	B.Sc.	B.Com.	B.B.A.
No. of Stu	40	60	50	30

80) How many triangles are there in the following figure?

81) A can do a piece of work in 20 days, B in 15 days and C in 12 days.

In how many days can A finish the work if he is assisted by B

on one day and C on the next, alternately?

82) What is E-commerce? What are its various types?

83) Briefly highlight the election procedure of the Legislative Council of the state.

84) Write a short note on the Justice M.M. Punchhi Commission Report on centre-state relations.

85) Discuss the main features of non-alignment.

86) Define ‘Tribes’ and discuss their social problems.

87) What are the problems involved in the effective rehabilitation of bonded labourers?

88) Examine the causes for the origin and development of Terrorism.

89) Which acts are considered offences under protection of Civil Rights Act, 1976?

90) Discuss the remedial measures undertaken by the Govt. of India for the removal of poverty.

91) Highlight any five effects of unemployment on family.

92) What are the rights of the consumers recognized under Consumer Protection Act of 1986?

93) Discuss the economic empowerment of women through micro-credit policy.

94) Briefly explain the main causes of illiteracy.

95) How do we combat corruption in our society?

(Section-D)

(Detailed Answer Type)

Note:

i) Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each.

ii) Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)

96). Estimate Kamaraj’s education reform.

97). Critically examine the land revenue policy of the British.

98). Give an account of the various forms that are prevalent in India.

99). Examine the various methods of pre and post flood management systems.

100). Give an account of the sixteenth SAARC summit.

101) “ ‘Politicians and Bureaucrats’ are two components in democratic country.” – Comment.

102) How does the electronic media influence the formation of public opinion?

103) Highlight the suggestions made by Swaminathan Committee to implement the population policy in India.

104) Discuss the terrorist activities in Kashmir.

GROUP-I MAINS -2011 SOCIAL ISSUES

2011-06-15T18:38:00.001+05:30

GROUP-I MAINS -2011GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-I (22-01-2011)

(Section-A) (Very Short Answer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) Domestic Violence Act was passed in the year……to give empowerment for women.

2) ‘Poverty line’ is defined according to ………. Organization

3) The word ‘Panchamas’ referred to……

4) Reservation for the scheduled caste is provided in terms of their…

5) Mention the year in which a special ministry for women and social welfare was started at the centre, in India -

6) Revolt against the constitutional government of one’s own country is……

7) The Naxalite Terrorism started in the state….

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

8) Bring out the important characteristics of Minority groups.

9) Mention the factors which facilitate for women empowerment.

10) List any three constitutional safeguards of the interests of the Tribals.

11) List out the different institutions to rehabilitate Juvenile delinquents.

12) What are the features of NGOs?

13) Define the concept of Bonded Labour.

(Section-C)

(Brief Answer Type)

Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each. Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 (22 x 5 = 110)

14) Discuss the main features of non-alignment.

15) Define ‘Tribes’ and discuss their social problems.

16) What are the problems involved in the effective rehabilitation of bonded labourers?

17) Examine the causes for the origin and development of Terrorism.

18) Discuss the remedial measures undertaken by the Govt. of India for the removal of poverty.

19) Highlight any five effects of unemployment on family.

20) Briefly explain the main causes of illiteracy.

21) How do we combat corruption in our society?

(Section-D) (Detailed Answer Type)

Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each. Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)

22) Give an account of the various forms that are prevalent in India.

23) Discuss the terrorist activities in Kashmir.

GROUP-I MAINS -2011 MATHS

2011-06-15T18:37:00.003+05:30

GROUP-I MAINS -2011 GENERAL STUDIES -PAPER-I (22-01-2011)

(Section-A) (Very Short Answer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) A man buys oranges for Rs.x per dozen and sells them Rs. x/10 per orange. What is his profit in Rs. Per orange?

2) Data collected fresh for an investigation are known as ………..

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

3) Calculate Harmonic Mean from the following data:

Marks	0-10	10-20	20-30	30-40	40-50
Frequency	5	10	7	3	2

4) Mention any three types of Bar diagrams.

5) What is the difference between parallel processing and distributed processing?

(Section-C) (Brief Answer Type)

Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each. Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 (22 x 5 = 110)

6) Explain the general rules for constructing diagrams.

7) Draw a simple bar diagram for the following data:

Classes	B.A.	B.Sc.	B.Com.	B.B.A.
No. of Students	40	60	50	30

8) How many triangles are there in the following figure?

9) A can do a piece of work in 20 days, B in 15 days and C in 12 days. In how many days can A finish the work if he is assisted by B on one day and C on the next, alternately?

GROUP-I MAINS -2011 SCIENCE+POLITY+ECO+GEO+GK

2011-06-15T18:36:00.001+05:30

GROUP-I MAINS -2011 GENERAL STUDIES -PAPER-I (22-01-2011)

SCIENCE

(Section-A) (Very Short Answer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) Which spectroscopy was used to fine out the presence of ‘water molecules’ in moon?

2) Who is the Father of Nano Science?

3) The time taken by Neptune to complete one full rotation around the sun is ………..

4) ‘Species Plantarum’s is a book written by ……..

5) The uncertainty principle in Physics was propounded by ………..

6) What is the use of GPRS technology?

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

7) What are the stages involved in Disaster Management?

8) Name any two areas of the world where acid rain is common. Give reasons for the same.

(Section-D) (Detailed Answer Type)

Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each. Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)

9) How does the electronic media influence the formation of public opinion?

POLITY

(Section-A) (Very Short Answer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) Mention the political system which allows free economic competition without any interference from the state

2) Who is empowered to appoint a special officer to safeguard the interests of the minorities in the states?

3) In which year was Dowry Prohibition Act (Amendment) enacted?

4) Public Grievance Day is observed in collectorates on…..

5) Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of India?

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

6) On what basis is a party recognized by the Election Commission as a National Party?

7) List the factors that influence the making of ‘Public Opinion’.

8) What are the Rights included in the Human Rights?

(Section-C) (Brief Answer Type)

Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each. Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 (22 x 5 = 110)

9) Discuss the salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935.

10) Discuss the significance of SAARC.

11) Describe the principles of India’s Foreign Policy.

12) Briefly highlight the election procedure of the Legislative Council of the state.

13) Which acts are considered offences under protection of Civil Rights Act, 1976?

14) What are the rights of the consumers recognized under Consumer Protection Act of 1986?

(Section-D) (Detailed Answer Type)

Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each. Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)

15) “ ‘Politicians and Bureaucrats’ are two components in democratic country.” – Comment.

ECONOMY

(Section-A) (Very Short Answer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) What is Deficit Budget?

2) Who was distinguished poverty into primary and secondary?

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

3) What are the causes of Inflation?

4) What do you mean by Plan Expenditure?

(Section-C) (Brief Answer Type)

Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each. Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 (22 x 5 = 110)

5) What are the objectives of 11^th Five-year plan in India?

6) What is E-commerce? What are its various types?

7) Discuss the economic empowerment of women through micro-credit policy.

GEOGRAPHY

(Section-A) (Very Short Answer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) The difference of 1⁰ Longitude will make a difference of ………. Minutes in time.

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

2) Explain the concept of Unity in Diversity.

3) What is meant by Peaceful Co-existence?

4) What is seasonal unemployment?

(Section-C) (Brief Answer Type)

Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each. Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 (22 x 5 = 110)

5) List out the flood-prone regions of India.

6) Why Monsoon Asia is densely populated?

(Section-D) (Detailed Answer Type)

Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each. Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)

7) Examine the various methods of pre and post flood management systems.

8) Highlight the suggestions made by Swaminathan Committee to implement the population policy in India.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

(Section-A) (Very Short Answer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) ………… is the programme to give adequate health care for children.

2) An acronym for the economies of Brazil, Russia, Indian and China combined.

3) The Liberhan Commission Report is associated with …..

4) Find the odd one out from the 5 figures given below:

December	November	October	September	August
1	2	3	4	5

5) Women’s Reservation Bill providing a 33% reservation for women was first presented in Rajya Sabha on ……..

6) What are the Commissions constituted to look into the spirit scandals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu?

7) Electronic Voting Machines were first used in the year……

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

8) Write a short note on Vazhndhu Kattuvom project.

(Section-C) (Brief Answer Type)

Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each. Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 (22 x 5 = 110)

9) Write a short note on the Justice M.M. Punchhi Commission Report on centre-state relations.

(Section-D) (Detailed Answer Type)

Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each. Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)

10) Give an account of the sixteenth SAARC summit.

GROUP-I MAINS -2011 HISTORY

2011-06-15T18:34:00.003+05:30

GROUP-I MAINS -2011 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-I (22-01-2011)

(Section-A) (Very ShortAnswer Type)

Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each. Each question carries one mark.

1) Where was the first session of the INC held?

2) What was the name of journal launched by Periyar E.V.Ramaswamy to get this self-respect movement progressed?

3) When did Vasco da Gama reach India?

4) The British General Who Visited King Jahangir’s Court to get trade concessions was …..

5) Under the system of subsidiary Alliance, Lord Wellesley signed the first alliance with ……

6) The British army leader who was defeated by Puli Devan in the Year 1755 was …….

7) The famous tribal rebellion that took place in Bihar in the years 1855-56 was ……..

8) The person responsible for the Aligarh movement was ……..

9) The name of the novel of Bankim Chandra Chatterji that kindled te national spirit is ………

10) ………… is called as the ‘Prophet of Militant Nationalism.

(Section–B) (Short Answer Type)

Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each. Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)

11) Evaluate the significance of V.O. Chidambaram in Indian Independence Movement.

12) Write a note on the social reforms of Lord William Bentinck.

13) Write a note on the First Carnatic War (1746-48).

14) Write a note on Dr. Annie Besant’s reforms.

15) What were the main economic effects of the British rule in India?

(Section-C) (Brief Answer Type)

Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each. Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 (22 x 5 = 110)

16) Estimate the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in Indian National Movement.

17) Bring out the importance of the Swadeshi Movement.

18) Enumerate the impact of British rule on the Indian society.

19) Mention the causes of the Revolt of 1857.

20) ‘Raja Rammohan Roy is the father of Indian Renaissance.’ – Justify.

21) Write a note on Albuquerque.

(Section-D) (Detailed Answer Type)

Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each. Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)

22) . Estimate Kamaraj’s education reform.

23) . Critically examine the land revenue policy of the British.

VAO TNPSC 2011

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1. Who bagged two Oscar awards for the film ‘Slum dog Millionaire’?

A) Gulzar B) Bhanu Athaiya C) Satyajit Ray D) A.R.Rehman

2. Who received the Padma Bhushan award for social work in 2009?

a) V.P. Dhananjayan b) Sarojjini varadappan

c) D.Jayankanthan d) G.Sivarama Krishnamurthy

3. Who was the president of India during the year 2002-2007?

a) A.P.J.Abdul kalam b) K.r.Narayanan c) R. Venkataraman d) B.D.Jatti

4. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment scheme was introduced year

a) 2007 b) 2009 c) 2010 d) 2008

5. The first totally literate district in India is

a) Nellore in Andhra Pradesh b) Ernakulam in kerala

c) Kolar in Karnataka d) Kancheepuram in tamil nadu

6. The first Indian woman who traveled in American Space shuttle, Columbia was

a) Indira Nooyi b) Sania mirza c) Kalpana Chawla d) Pratibha Patel

7. The first woman DGP in Tamil nadu is

a) Thilagavathy b) Lathika Saran c) Aruna d) Kiran bedi

8. World fifth most powerful Indian woman in business is

a) Meira kumar b) Fathima Bibi c) Pratibha patel d) Indira Nooyi

9. 20th commonwealth speakers conference was held at

a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Chennai d) Thiruvananthapuram

10. Branches of which tree appear on the UN flag?

a) Eucalptus b) Olive c) Maple d) Barley

11. The total number of districts of Tamil Nadu in 2010 is

a) 30 b) 35 c) 32 d)36

12. 96 ^th Indian Science congress was held in

a) Bangalore b) Hyderabad c) New Delhi d) Shillong

13. Chandrayaan- I was successfully launched in the year

a) 2008 b) 2007 c) 2009 d)2010

14. The confirmatory test for AIDS is

a) X-ray b) Biopsy c) Western blot d) ELISA

15. An instrument used for enlargement and reduction of maps with accuracy is

a) Sonograph b) Pantograph c) Spectograph d) Thermograph

16. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List I List II

a) Viswanathan Anand 1. Astrophysics

b) Sania Mirza 2. Chess

c) S. Chandrasekhar 3. Tennis

d) Garba dance 4. Punjab

Codes:

a b c d a) 2 3 1 4 b) 1 2 3 4 c) 4 1 2 3 d) 3 1 2 4

17. On June 28, 2010 India signed a civil nuclear agreement with

a) Canada b) America c) Iran d) Croatia

18. IAF proposed honorary post for the cricketer on June 22, 2010 which was conferred on

a) Sachin Tendulkaqr b) M.s.Dhoni c) Srikant d) Kapil Dev

19. The 11th Five-Year Plan period is

a) 2006 -2011 b) 2007-2012 c) 2008-2013 d) 2005-2010

20. Whiuch day is called as the Indian Census Day?

a) 9th February b) 9thJanuary c) 9th March d) 9th April

21. Insulin is a / an

a) Human growth hormone b) therapeutic product c) Vaccine d) Organic acid

22. The first know metal to man is

a) Gold b) copper c) Iron d) Silver

23. Formation of red blood cells in a normal human adult occurs in

a) Muscle b) spleen c) bone marrow d) skin

24. The melting point of silver is

a) 327ºC b) 80 ºC c) 961 ºC d) 1083 ºC

25. 18ct contains ……….% weight of gold

a) 91.6 b) 75 c)100 d) 94

26. The cube root of 512 is

a) 18 b) 8 c) 6 d)16

27. The first president of India was

a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan c) V.V.Giri d) Giani Zail Singh

28. The main aim of non- cooperation movement was

a) large scale demonstrations b) Hartal c) non-payment of taxes d) to attain swaraj

29. Bauxite is an ore of

a) Aluminium b) Iron c) Copper d) Mica

30. The headquarters of World Trade Organisation is at

a) New york b) Geneva c) London d) Warsaw

31. The world famous wall paintings of the guptas are found at

a) Gaya b) Mathura c) Ajanta d) Sarnath

32. The volume of a cone with radius 7 cm and height 24cm is www.saidais.com

a) 168 cm3 b) 1176 π cm3 c) 392 π cm3 d) 784 π cm3

33. The early Vedic period is known from

a) The Epics b) the Upanishads c) the rig Veda d) the Aranyakas

34. Find the meaning of the underlined word: Mudhu Mozhi Kanchi

a) Town b) River c) Mountain d) Jewel

35. ‘Garibi Hatao’ means

a) unemployment b) removal of poverty c) green revolution d) Services

36. A cheque in circulation for more than six months is called

a) Stale cheque b) post-dated cheque c) ordinary cheque d) crossed cheque

37. During the period of Kanishka, Buddhism had split into

a) two branches b) three branches c) five branches d) four branches

38. The sum of two numbers is 60 and their difference is 8. The numbers are

a) 32,28 b) 33,27 c) 35, 25 d) 34,26

39. Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in the year

a) 1961 b) 1960 c) 1962 d) 1963

40. The breaking waves are called

a) waves b) white caps c) surf d) wave cut platform

41. The operation flood programmed relates to

a) milk production development b) water resources development

c) flood control d) poultry development

42. The Andes mountain range is located in

a) North America b) Asia c) South America d) Australia

43. The state which ranks first in per capita income is

a) Orissa b) Bihar c) Punjab d) Gujarat

44. Incidence of “Yeasu kaviyam “ was held at

a) Jerusalem b) Somalia c) Jordan d) Samaria

45. Vellore Sepoy Mutiny was fought in

a) 1806 A.D. b) 1860 A.D. c) 1804 A.D. d) 1857 A.D.

46. Which equation has y = 4 as solution ?

a) 2y + 3 = 0 b) y – 7 = 2 c) y + 3 = 7 d) y + 4 = 0

47. Two prominent leaders of Punjab were arrested in connection with the hartal against Rowlatt Act . They are

a. Jawaharlal Nehru and Gandhi b. Motilal Nehru and C.R.Das

c. Satyapal and Saifuddin Kichloo d. Tilak and Bipin Chandra pa

48. Large number of jute mills are found on the banks of the ………. River

a) Kosi b) Hooghly c) Tapti d) Indus

49. The Samarasa Suttha Sanmarga Sangam was founded by

a) Periyar b) Vallalar c) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy d) T.M.Nair

50. Rajya sabha members are elected for a period of

a) four years b) three years c ) five years d) six years

51. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes below:

List I List II

a) Electrovalent Bonding 1. NH3, BF3

b) Co-ordinate bonding 2. 2,8,8

c) Ca2+ 3. 2,8

d) Mg2+ 4. Polar bond

Codes:

a b c d A) 1 2 3 4 B) 4 3 2 1 C) 4 1 2 3 D) 4 2 1 3

52. The G.C.D of 3 and 6 is

a) 1 b)2 c)3 d)6

53. The district Judges are appointed by the

a) Governor b) District Collector c) Chief Minister d) President of India

54. The earth is inclined at an angle of

a) 90^o b) 66 ½ ^oc) 23 ½ ^o d) 23 ^o

55. Special locomotory organ is absent in

a) Euglena b) corals c) Paramecium d) Hydra

56. Mukkurthi National Park in Nilgiri Hills is the sanctuary for

a) Tiger b) Peacock c) leopard d) Lion

57. In 1995 World Womens Conference was held at

a) Beijing b) Delhi c) London d) New York

58. The mode of 7,4,5,1,7,3,4,6,7 is

a) 7 b) 6 c) 5 d) 4

59. The black cotton soils are found extensively in the district of

a) Salem b) Dharmapuri c) Coimbatore d) Chennai

60. Reserve Bank of India acts as the banker and the agent of the

a) World Bank b) International Monetary Fund c) Government of India d) I.F.C

61. Who was praised as “Minnanar Vanangum Deivam”?

a) Wife of Kusela b) Ananganar c) Wife of Krishna d) Anusuya

62. The construction of Qutb-Minar was started by

a) Iltumish b) Qutb-ub-din-Aibak c) Razia d) Balban

63. In Tamil Nadu there is a ……….. tier system of Rural local Government

a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four

64. Tamil nadu is ……………. In geographical area among the states of the Indian Union.

a) Eleventh b) Second c) Third d) Seventh

65. According to 2001 Census, India’s population was

a) 1.027 billion b) 1.037 billion c) 1.047 billion d) 1.057 billion

66. The stepping stone for the progress of the society is

a) School b) College c) University d) Office

67. Simple Interest for Rs.5,000 at the rate of 5% for 2 years is

a) Rs. 250 b) Rs.500 c) Rs. 750 d) Rs.800

68. The ultraviolet rays from the sunlight cause

a) Skin cancer b) blood cancer c) Lung caner d) bone cancer

69. Which is not a simple fruit?

a) Polyathia b) berry c) Pepo d) Drupe

70. One a.m.u is equal to

a) 139 Mev b) 391 Mev c) 931 Mev d) 936 Mev

71. Example for killed vaccines is

a) Cholera Vaccine b) BCG Vaccine c) DPT Vaccine d) TT Vaccine

72. The least count for Vernier calipers is

A) 0.01 mm B) 0.01 cm C) 0.1 m D) 0.001 cm

73. What are the constituents of bronze?

a) Copper and tin b) Copper and Zinc c) Copper and Iron d) Zinc and Iron

74. The value of 1 + tan ² θ is

a) cos²θ b) sec²θ c) cosec²θ d) cot²θ

75. India is following

a) Parliamentary Democracy b) Presidential Democracy c) Kingship d) Dictatorship

76. The first railway line was laid between ………… in 1853 www.saidais.com

a) Delhi and Calcutta b) Bombay and Calcutta c) Bombay and Thane d) Bombay and Chennai

77. The Danish founded a factory at

a) Pondicherry b) Karaikal c) Tranquebar d) Chennai

78. Khilafat movement was started against the

a) British Government b) Hindus c) Muslims d) Christians

79. The author of ‘Kuil’ magazine was

a) Kannadasan b) Bharathiar c) Suradha d) Bharathidasan

80. Which is called the Manchester of India?

a) Chennai b) Mumbai c) Delhi d) Salem

81. Azad Hind Fauj was

a) Indian National Army b) British National Army c) Pakistan National Army d) National Army

82. Planning Commission of India was set up in the year

a) 1950 b) 1949 c) 1951 d) 1952

83. The state governor must have completed …….. years of age.

a) 30 b) 35 c) 40 d)45

84. The solution set of x2+ 10x + 21 = 0 is

a) {7,3} b) {7,-3} c) {-7,3} d) {-7,-3}

85. The election commission of India is a body of ……….. members

a) 1 b)2 c) 3 d) 4

86. The Pandiyan King who put an end of the Kalabhra rule is

a) Kadungon b) Simhavishnu c) Maravarman d) Achuthan

87. “Narai mudithu sollai murai seidha cholan” is

a) Kulothungan b) Rajendran I c) Karikalan d) Vijayalayan

88. The plan launched on the fiftieth year of independence was

a) Third Five-Year Plan b) Eighth Five-year Plan c) Tenth Five-Year Plan d) Ninth Five-year Plan

89. The north-eastern parts of Himalayas receive more than 300 cm rainfall by

a) Bay of Bengal branch b)Arabian sea branch c) Gulf of Khambhat branch d) Konkan branch

90. The name of scales in mullet fish is

a) Placoid b) Cycloid c) Ctenoid d) Ganoid

91. Cell theory was propounded by

a) Darwin b) Mendel c) Schwann d) Operon

92. Circular extra genomic DNA is called

a) Recipient cell b) Plasmid c) Flagella d) Pilus

93. What force would be needed to produce an acceleration of 1 ms^-2 on a ball of mass 1 kg?

a) 1N b)2 N c) 3 N d) 4 N

94. X-rays were invented by

a) J.J Thomson b) Faraday c) Roentgen d) Henry Becquerel

95. Gain of Electron is

a) Combustion b) decomposition c) Oxidation d) reduction

96. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List I List II

a) Bromine 1. Calcium

b) Sulphur 2. Polyatomic element

c) Gases 3. Liquid

d) Mineral water 4. Compressible

Codes:

a b c d A) 1 2 3 4 B) 3 2 4 1 C) 4 3 2 1 D) 1 2 4 3

97. The perimeter of the circle is

a) 2 π r units b) π r² sq.units c) π r²/4 sq. units d) π r units.

98. The 42nd constitutional Amendment act was enacted in the year

a) 1947 b)1950 c) 1963 d) 1976

99. The river that flows through Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Nagapattinam and Thanjavur is

a) Vaigai b) Kaveri c) Thamirabarani d) Cheyyar

100. The first battle of Tarain took place in the year

a) 1194 A.D b) 1191 A.D c) 1193 A.D d) 1195 A.D

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http://www.amb-inde.fr

Embassy of India, Tokyo

http://embassy.kcom.ne.jp/india

Embassy of India, Washington DC

http://www.indianembassy.org

Engineering Export Promotion Council

http://www.eepc.gov.in

Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC)+A181

http://www.eepc.gov.in/

Expenditure Reforms Commission

http://expenditurereforms.nic.in/

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

http://www.epch.com and http://indianzari.nic.in/

Falta Export Processing Zone

http://www.fepz.com

Family Planning Association of India, Bhopal

http://www.indev.nic.in/fpai/

Farm Project

http://www.nic.in/farm/

Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI)

http://www.fluidcontrolresearch.org/

Food Corporation of India (FCI)

http://fciweb.nic.in/

Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra, Ltd

http://fdcm.nic.in/.

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council

http://www.gjepc.org/

Geographical Information System (GIS) for Tamilnadu

http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in

Goa Government

http://www.nic.in/goa

Goa Tourism

http://goatourism.nic.in

Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority

http://www.greaternoida.com

Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority

http://www.greaternoida.com

Group on Telecommunications

http://www.nic.in/got

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.(Amul)

http://www.amul.com

Gujarat Government

http://www.gujaratindia.com

Gujarat Industry

http://gujaratindustry.gov.in

Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB)

http://www.gidb.org

Handicrafts and Handloom Exports Corp of India

http://www.hhecworld.com

Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC)

http://www.freeyellow.com/members6/hepcindia andhttp://www.hometextilesonline.com/

Haryana Community Forestry Project (HCFP)

http://www.hcfp.bizland.com

Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission

http://herc.nic.in

Haryana Government

http://haryana.nic.in

Haryana Govt., Department of Prohibition, Excise and Taxation

http://haryana.nic.in/hartax

Haryana Govt., Hisar District

http://hisar.nic.in

Haryana Govt., Karnal District

http://karnal.nic.in

Haryana Govt., Kurukshetra District

http://districts.nic.in/Kurukshetra

Haryana Govt., Panchkula District

http://panchkula.nic.in

Haryana Govt., Sirsa District

http://sirsa.nic.in

Haryana Police

http://haryanapolice.nic.in

Haryana Tourism

http://www.nic.in/htc

Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA)

http://huda.nic.in

High Commission of India, United Kingdom

http://www.hcilondon.org

High Court Of Kerala

http://highcourtofkerala.nic.in/

High Court of Madras, Cause Lists

http://courtis.delhi.nic.in/chennai

High Level Committee on Indian Diaspora

http://indiandiaspora.nic.in

High Level Committee on Indian Diaspora

http://indiandiaspora.nic.in

Himachal Pradesh Government

http://himachal.nic.in

Himachal Pradesh Govt., Dept. of Excise & Taxation

http://hptax.nic.in

Himachal Pradesh Govt., Industries Department

http://himachal.nic.in/industry/welcome.htm

Himachal Pradesh Govt., Mandi District

http://www.indiantourim-mandi.com

Himachal Pradesh Govt.,Dept. of Tourism and Civil Aviation

http://himachaltourism.nic.in

Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd. (HPMC)

http://hpmc.nic.in

Himachal Pradesh Police

http://hppolice.nic.in

Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB)

http://www.hpseb.com

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.(HPTDC)

http://hptdc.nic.in

Housing Board Haryana

http://hbh.nic.in

Hyderabad Traffic Police

http://www.hyderabadtrafficpolice.com

Income Tax Department, Delhi

http://incometaxdelhi.nic.in

Income Tax Department, Delhi

http://incometaxdelhi.nic.in/

Income Tax Department, Dhanbad

http://www.incometaxdhanbad.com

Income Tax Department, Kanpur

http://www.aayakarkanpur.com

Income Tax Department, Karnataka & Goa

http://kar.nic.in/industry

Income Tax Department, Mumbai

http://www.incometaxmumbai.nic.in/

India Meteorological Department

http://www.imd.ernet.in/main_new.htm

India Post

http://www.indiapost.org/

India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)+A239+A253

http://www.indiatradepromotion.org/

Indian Agencies Fighting Economic Crimes (CEIB)

http://www.nic.in/ceib/

Indian Armed Forces

http://armedforces.nic.in/

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

http://education.vsnl.com/icc

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

http://iccr.tripod.com/

Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Delhi (ICPR)

http://www.icpr.nic.in/

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Delhi

http://www.icssr.org

Indian Courts

http://caselaw.delhi.nic.in/

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association

http://www.ieema.org

Indian Investment Centre

http://iic.nic.in/

Indian Railway Central Organisation for Telecom (IRCOT)

http://ircot.railnet.gov.in

Indian Railway Welfare Organisation (IRWO)

http://www.indianrailway.com/railway/irwo.htm

Indian Railways

http://www.indianrail.gov.in

Indian Roads Congress, Calcutta

http://irccal.nic.in

Indian Silk Export Promotion Council

http://www.silkepc.com/

Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM)

http://istm.nic.in/

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

http://www.irdaindia.org

Jammu & Kashmir Telecom Circle

http://www.dotindia.com/jnk

Jammu and Kashmir Government

http://jammukashmir.nic.in

Jute Manufactures Development Council

http://www.jute.com/

Jute Manufactures Development Council

http://www.jmdcindia.com/

Karnataka Government Computer Center

http://kar.nic.in/kgcc

Karnataka Govt., Directorate of Industries & Commerce

http://kar.nic.in/industry

Karnataka High Court

http://kar.nic.in/hcourt

Karnataka Legislature

http://kar.nic.in/gov

Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation

http://kstdc.nic.in

Karnataka Telecom Circle

http://www.karnataka.dotindia.com/

Kerala Government

http://www.keralagov.com

Kerala Telecom Circle

http://www.keralatelecom.com/

Kolkata Postal Region

http://www.kolikatapost.com

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

http://www.kvk.pravara.com/

Lakshadweep (UT)

http://www.nic.in/lakshadweep

Madhya Pradesh Government

http://www.nic.in/madhyapradesh

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Annual Plan of MP

http://www.mp.nic.in/annualplan/

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Department of Agriculture

http://www.agrimp.nic.in/

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Department of Health Services

http://www.mp.nic.in/cohis/

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Department of Industry

http://www.mp.nic.in/industry/

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Department of Planning,Economics,Statistics

http://www.mp.nic.in/planning/

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Department of Social Welfare

http://www.mp.nic.in/welfare/

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Ninth Plan

http://www.mp.nic.in/planning.htm

Madhya Pradesh Govt., Public Health Engineering Dept.

http://www.mpphed.org/

Madhya Pradesh Human Development Report

http://www.mp.nic.in/mphdr/

Madhya Pradesh IT Policy

http://www.mp.nic.in/ittf/

Madhya Pradesh Police

http://www.madhyapradeshpolice.com

Madhya Pradesh Telecom Circle

http://www.mp-telecom.com

Madras Export Processing Zone

http://www.mepz.com

Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ)

http://www.nic.in/mepz/

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd., New Delhi

http://www.nic.in/mtnl

Maharashtra Government

http://www.nic.in/maharashtra

Maharashtra Govt., Department of Agriculture

http://agri.mah.nic.in

Maharashtra Govt., Public Works Department (PWD)

http://www.pwd.maharashtra.gov.in

Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi

http://www.maharashtrasadan.com

Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB)

http://www.msebindia.com/

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC)

http://www.msrdc.org

Maharashtra Telecom Circle

http://www.maharashtracircle.net.in/

Mahindra Industrial Park Ltd.

http://www.mahindrapark.com

Mangalore Customs

http://mangalorecustoms.kar.nic.in

Manipur Government

http://www.nic.in/manipur

Manipur Govt., Tamenglong District

http://tamenglong.nic.in

Marine Products Exports Development Authority (MPEDA)

http://www.mpeda.com

Meghalaya Government

http://tamenglong.nic.in

Metro Railway, Calcutta

http://business.vsnl.com/metrorly

Milkfed - Punjab

http://www.nic.in/milkfed

Ministry of Agriculture, Dept of Agriculture and Co-operation

http://www.nic.in/agricoop

Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals

http://www.nic.in/cpc

Ministry of Civil Aviation

http://civilaviation.nic.in

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

http://commin.nic.in

Ministry of Defence

http://mod.nic.in

Ministry of Environment and Forests

http://envfor.nic.in

Ministry of External Affairs

http://meadev.gov.in

Ministry of Finance

http://finmin.nic.in

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

http://mohfw.nic.in

Ministry of Home Affairs

http://mha.nic.in

Ministry of Human Resource Development, Dept. of Education

http://www.education.nic.in

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

http://mib.nic.in

Ministry of Information Technology

http://www.mit.gov.in

Ministry of Labour

http://labour.nic.in

Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs

http://www.nic.in/lawmin

Ministry of Mines & Minerals, Dept. of Mines

http://www.nic.in/mines

Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources

http://mnes.nic.in

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

http://mpa.nic.in

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

http://persmin.nic.in

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

http://petroleum.nic.in

Ministry of Planning and Programme Implementation, Dept. of Statistics

http://www.nic.in/stat

Ministry of Power

http://powermin.nic.in

Ministry of Railways

http://www.indianrailway.com

Ministry of Rural Development

http://rural.nic.in

Ministry of Science and Technology

http://www.nic.in/snt

Ministry of Small Scale Industries & Agro and Rural Industries

http://ssi.nic.in

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

http://socialjustice.nic.in

Ministry of Steel

http://www.nic.in/steel

Ministry of Surface Transport

http://www.nic.in/most

Ministry of Textiles

http://texmin.nic.in

Ministry of Tourism

http://tourisminindia.com

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

http://tribal.nic.in

Ministry of Urban Development

http://urbanindia.nic.in

Ministry of Water Resources

http://wrmin.nic.in

Mizoram Government

http://mizoram.nic.in

Mizoram Govt., Directorate Of Mizoram State Lottery

http://www.mizo-lot.com

MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/rs/mplad/mpladcont.html

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)

http://www.mmrdamumbai.org

Nagaland Government

http://nagaland.nic.in

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED)

http://www.nic.in/nafed

National Archives of India

http://www.nic.in/vsnationalarchives/aboutnai.htm

National Book Trust of India, Delhi

http://www.nbtindia.com

National Centre for Jute Diversification

http://www.juteworld.com

National Centre for Trade Information (NCTI)

http://www.nic.in/ncti

National Civil Defence College, Nagpur

http://ncdcnagpur.nic.in

National Commission on Population

http://populationcommission.nic.in

National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

http://ncdc.nic.in

National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI)

http://ncui.nic.in

National Council for Cement and Building Materials

http://www.cementresearch.com

National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB)

http://www.cementresearch.com

National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi

http://www.ncert.nic.in

National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language, Vadodara

http://www.ncpsl.org

National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, Delhi

http://www.urducouncil.com

National Council for Teacher Education, Delhi (NCTE)

http://www.ncte-in.org

National Council of Educational Research and Training

http://ncert.nic.in

National Council of Rural Institutes. Hyderabad

http://www.ncri.nic.in

National Culture Fund

http://www.nic.in/ncf

National Family Health Survey

http://www.nfhsindia.org

National Highway Authority of India

http://www.nhai.org

National Horticulture Board

http://www.hortibizindia.nic.in

National Human Rights Commission(NHRC)

http://nhrc.nic.in

National Informatics Centre (NIC)

http://home.nic.in

National Information System for Science & Technology (NISSAT)

http://www.nissat.org

National Institute of Research on Jute & Allied Fibre Technology (NIRJAFT)

http://www.jutelab.com

National Literacy Mission, Delhi

http://www.infoindia.net/nlm

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

http://www.nppaindia.com

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)

http://www.nppaindia.com

National Productivity Council

http://www.npcindia.org

National Research Development Corporation (NRDC)

http://www.nrdcindia.com

National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)

http://envfor.nic.in/nrcd

National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO)

http://www.nic.in/stat/stat_act_t13.htm

National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)

http://www.nsic-india.com

National Statistical Commission, India

http://www.nic.in/stat/stat_comm0.htm

National Task Force on Information Technology & Software Development

http://it-taskforce.nic.in

National Test House

http://nth.nic.in

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Delhi

http://www.navodaya.nic.in

Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-2002)

http://www.nic.in/ninthplan

Noida Export Processing Zone, Noida

http://www.busdir.com/business/nepz

North East India Data Bank

http://nerdatabank.nic.in

North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC)

http://www.culturenorthindia.com

NSDL

http://www.nsdl.co.in

Office of the Economic Adviser (Department of Industrial Development)

http://eaindustry.nic.in

Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India

http://www.indiaoppi.com

Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission

http://www.orierc.org

Orissa Government

http://www.orissagov.com

Orissa Govt., Department of Commercial Taxes

http://ori.nic.in/salestax

Orissa Govt., Directorate of Industries

http://ori.nic.in/diorissa

Orissa Govt., Health in Orissa

http://ori.nic.in/health

Orissa Govt., Keonjhar District

http://www.keonjhar.net

Orissa Govt., Vigilance Directorate

http://ori.nic.in/jagannath

Orissa Telecom Circle

http://www.dotindia.com/orissa/index.html

Overseas Construction Council of India (OCCI)

http://projectexports.nic.in

Parliament of India

http://parliamentofindia.nic.in

Patent Facilitating Centre

http://www.indianpatents.org

Planning Commission

http://planningcommission.nic.in

Plastics and Linoleums Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL)

http://www.plexcon.org

Pondicherry (UT)

http://pondicherry.nic.in

Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council

http://rnet.xlweb.com/pdexcil/index.htm

Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council

http://www.pdexcil.org/

President of India (Rashtrapati Bhawan)

http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/rb/rb.htm

Press Information Bureau(PIB)

http://pib.nic.in

Prime Minister`s Council on Trade and Industry

http://www.nic.in/pmcouncils/tic

Prime Minister`s Economic Advisory Council

http://pmindia.nic.in/pminitatives/a1.htm

Prime Minister's Councils

http://www.nic.in/pmcouncils

Prime Minister's Office

http://pmindia.nic.in

Prime Minister's Office

http://pmindia.nic.in

Public Enterprises Selection Board

http://persmin.nic.in/pesb

Pune Postal Region

http://www.punepost.org

Punjab Government

http://punjabgovt.nic.in

Punjab Govt., Department of Animal Husbandry

http://www.husbandrypunjab.org

Punjab Govt., Department of Information Systems and Administrative Reforms (DISAR)

http://www.disarpunjab.com

Punjab Govt., Department of Technical Educational & Industrial Training

http://www.dtepunjab.com

Punjab Govt., Employment Department

http://www.employmentpunjab.com

Punjab Govt., Overseas Employment Cell

http://www.overseaspunjab.com

Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board

http://mandiboard.nic.in

Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)

http://www.nic.in/ptdc

Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority(PUDA)

http://puda.nic.in

Purba-Dwarakapur Sebayan Sangha

http://ngo.nic.in/sebayan

Quality Council of India (QCI)

http://www.qcin.org

Railway Recruitment Board, Ajmer

http://www.rrbajmer.com

Rajasthan Government

http://www.rajgovt.org

Rajasthan Govt., Commercial Taxes Department

http://www.rajctd.com

Rajasthan Govt., Department of Mines and Geology (DMG)

http://www.dmg-raj.com

Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

http://rajassembly.nic.in

Rajasthan Telecom Circle

http://www.rajasthan.dotindia.com

Rajya Sabha

http://rajyasabha.nic.in

Regional Computer Centre(RCC), Chandigarh

http://rcc.nic.in

Regional Passport Office, Bangalore

http://kar.nic.in/passport

Regional Passport Office, Chandigarh

http://passport.chd.nic.in

Regional Passport Office, Chennai

http://passport.tn.nic.in

Regional Passport Office, Mumbai

http://passport.bom.nic.in

Regional Transport Office, Pune

http://www.rtopune.com/

Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India

www.censusindia.net

Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pune

http://rocpune.mah.nic.in

Reserve Bank of India

http://www.rbi.org.in/

Rubber Board

http://www.rubberboard.com

Rural Technology Institute, Gujarat (RTIG)

http://www.rtigujarat.org

Secretariat for Industrial Assistance, Dept. of Industrial Devt (SIA)

http://indmin.nic.in/

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

http://www.sebi.com/

Sikkim (West Bengal Telecom Circle)

http://sikkim.nic.in/wbtc

Sikkim Government

http://sikkim.nic.in

Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority (SJDA)

http://www.sjda.org

Sindhudurg Block Network Project

http://sindhu.delhi.nic.in

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, Delhi

Software Technology Park , New Delhi

http://www.doe.ernet.in/~stpi/stpi

Software Technology Park ,Hyderabad

http://www.stph.net

Software Technology Park ,NOIDA

http://www.stpn.soft.net

Software Technology Park Of India, Banglore

http://www.soft.net

Software Technology Park, Jaipur

http://www.seiljp.com/stpj.htm

Software Technology Park, Kanpur

http://www.stpk.net.in

Spices Board of India

http://www.indianspices.com/

Sports Goods Export Promotion Council

http://www.sportsgeepc.com/

Staff Selection Commission(SSC)

http://ssc.nic.in/

State Transport Authority, Tamilnadu

http://www.tn.gov.in/sta/

Supreme Court of India

http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in

Synthetic and Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council

http://www.synthetictextiles.com/

Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd

http://www.tamilnaduwomen.org/

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

http://www.tneb.org/

Tamil Nadu Fire Service

http://www.tn.nic.in/fireservice

Tamil Nadu Government

http://www.tn.gov.in

Tamil Nadu Govt., Directorate of Estates, Chennai

http://www.tn.nic.in/estate

Tamil Nadu Govt.,Registration Department

http://igregn.tn.nic.in

Tamil Nadu Govt.,Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu

http://www.tiruvaruronline.com

Tamil Nadu Govt.,TN Urban Development Project II

http://www.tn.nic.in/tnudp

Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation

http://tnmsc.tn.nic.in

Tamil Nadu Telecom Circle

http://www.tamilnadu.dotindia.com

Tariff Commission, Min. of Commerce & Industry

http://tc.nic.in

Taskforce on Infrastructure

http://www.nic.in/infrataskforce

Tea Board India

http://tea.nic.in

Technical and Development Circle, Jabalpur

http://www.dotindia.com/tnd

Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)

http://corporatepark.com/tifac

Telecom Manufacturer's Association (TEMA)

http://www.india-times.com/tema

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

http://www.trai.gov.in

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR)

http://www.csir.res.in/

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council

http://www.gjepc.org

The North Eastern Council

http://necouncil.nic.in/

Tobacco Board

http://business.vsnl.com/tobacco

Traffic Police of Pondicherry

http://pondicherrytrafficpolice.org

Tripura Government

http://tripura.nic.in

Tripura Govt., Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture

http://purbasha.nic.in

Tripura Govt., West Tripura District

http://westtripura.nic.in

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

http://www.upsc.gov.in

UP (East) Telecom Circle

http://www.dotindia.com/upe

UP (West) Telecom Circle

http://www.dotindia.com/upw

UPNICNET Project

http://upgov.up.nic.in

Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

http://www.uperc.org

Uttar Pradesh Government

http://upinfo.org

Uttar Pradesh Govt., Department of Rural Development

http://upgov.up.nic.in/uprd

Uttar Pradesh Govt., Finance Department

http://upgov.up.nic.in/upfinance

Uttar Pradesh Govt., Raebareli District

http://districts.nic.in/raebareli

Uttar Pradesh Tourism

http://www.up-tourism.com

Uttaranchal Govt., Almora - Destination India

http://almora.nic.in

Uttaranchal Govt., Chamoli District, Uttaranchal

http://chamoli.nic.in

Uttaranchal Govt., Nainital District, Uttaranchal

http://nainital.nic.in

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd., New Delhi

http://www.vsnl.net.in

West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited (WEBEL)

http://www.webel-india.com

West Bengal Government

http://www.westbengal.gov.in &http://www.westbengal.nic.in

West Bengal Govt., Directorate of Commercial Taxes,

http://wbcomtax.nic.in

West Bengal Govt.,Department of Power

http://wbpower.nic.in

West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation

http://www.wbidc.com

West Bengal Telecom Circle

http://www.dotindia.com/wb

West Bengal Tourism

http://www.wbtourism.com

Wool and Woollen Export Promotion Council

http://www.wwepc.com/

Working group on Information Technology for Masses

http://itformasses.nic.in

Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

http://envfor.nic.in/zsi/

GROUP 1 MAIN PAPER , 2008

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TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2008

1. POLITY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is the aim of National Commission for women act, 1990?

2. Under which act was the Supreme Court established?

3. What is the important of Act, 40 of the constitution of India?

4. How is the Vice-president of India elected?

5. Write the note on election commission.

6. Which government appointed Mandal commission?

7. Who appoints the chairman of the Indian National Human rights commission?

8. When was Indian national human rights commission established?

9. When was Indian Citizenship act passed?

10. Give the meaning of the "Rule of law"?

11. Who has the power to control over the contingency fund in Tamilnadu?

12. In which year, Namadu Gramam programme was launched in Tamilnadu?

13. Explain Right to equality.

14. By which amendment act, are fundamental duties incorporated in the

constitution of India?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Write down the 'power of pardon' of the president.

2. Explain the salient features of the Tamilnadu New Panchayat raj Act.

3. What is Council of states?

4. Write the Fundamental duties.

5. What is 'Finance Bill'?

6. What are the executive powers of the governor of Tamilnadu?

7. What is the importance of consumer protection act in Tamilnadu?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Mention the preamble as given in the constitution of Indian.

2. Explain the equality before law.

3. Write a note on the leader of the opposition of the House of the people.

4. Discuss four important functions of District Administration.

5. Write the significance of the preamble of constitution of India.

6. Write a note on planning commission.

7. Elaborate on social welfare programme aimed especially at children.

8. Explain the main functions of district planning committees.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Explain the composition and powers of the parliament.

2. Write an essay on the constitution amendment processes.

3. Estimate the functions of National Human Right Commission.

4. What are the social welfare programmes for woman and children in Tamilnadu?

5. Explain about the development that has taken place among women of Tamilnadu in

Twentieth century.

6. Discuss the important powers of the district collector.

7. Discuss the powers and functions of the president of India.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

2.ECONOMY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Define per capita income.

2. Explain the term VAT.

3. Mention any three major export income earning industries of Tamilnadu.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Write a note on the 'Nationalisation of Banks'?

2. Briefly explain the Gandhian model of growth.

3. List the important functions of commercial banks.

4. Mention any three sources of state Finance.

5. What are the sources of income of municipalities in Tamilnadu?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Explain the causes of the poor economic condition of farm labour.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Explain the basic characteristics of Indian economy.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2008

3. GEOGRAPHY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is meant by cottage industry?

2. Give the name of the growth model adopted in the first five year plan of India.

3. What is meant by cropping pattern?

4. What is the source of Damodar River?

5. What is the main aim of Chipko movement?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. How do Extrusive igneous rocks from?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Why is irrigation more developed in the northern Indian plains than in peninsular India?

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Write an account on the different types of soils in India.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

4. SCIENCE

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is an Asteriod?

2. Write the building blocks of major biomacro molecules.

3. Where is the Pasture Institute and Tuberculosis Research centre located in India ?

Mention their thrust areas.

4. Give any two advantages of microbial enzymes over mammalian enzymes in enzyme

Bio technology.

5. What is mean by DATA CAPTURE?

6. Simplify:

1+ —

1+—

1+ —

7. How much money lent out at 5% per annum simple interest will amount to Rs.900 as

Interest in three years?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. State the significance of water vapour in the atmosphere.

2. Give third law of Newton's laws of motion.

3. Write the aldol condensation product of the starting material given below and mention

The stero chemistry of double bond.

NaoH

ii) H+ ?

4. Briefly explain Parthenogenesis and its types

5. Mention the importance enzymes used in genetic engineering. Give their functions in brief.

6. What are ROM and RAM? Explain the difference between them.

7. Describe the function of Endoplasmic reticulum.

8. Rs.21765 are divided among three brothers A,B and C aged 17 years,16 years and

15 years respectively in such a way that each receives the amount at 5% pa SI when

He reaches 8 years of age find the share of C.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Explain the causes of the poor economic condition of farm labour.

2. Discuss the classification of polymers based on molecular force.

3. Bring out the importance of bioinformatics in Biotechnology.

4. Divide Rs.5450 into 3 parts so that the respective amounts at 4, 5, 6 percents in 3, 4, 5

years respectively may be the same.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Name three ores of Zinc .How is Zinc extracted from Zinc blend?

Write the importance of Zinc carbonate.

2. Write on the role of CSIR in the improvement of science in India.

Highlight any three institutions which their contributions.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

5. TAMIL

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Who is the hero of porunarattru padai?

2. "periyorai viyathalum ilame; Siriyorai

Igalthal athaninum ilame".- Who sung this?

3. Who is called Thirunanasambandar as 'Dravida sisu'?

4. 'Uzhaipin vara uruthigal uzhavo'- Who sung this?

5. Who is the author of 'Romapuri Pandiyan'?

6. Who is called the 'Thirunalai Povar'?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Write a short note on kandapurana.

2. Explain the significance of 'kutrala Kuravanchi'.

3. Explain historical significance of 'Silappadikaram'.

4. Mention the agricultural rituals.

5. Write about the life of people who lived in 'Neithal lands'.

6. Write about the importance of 'Child birth ritual'.

7. Explain the significance of 'Thai pongal'.

8. Explain the significance of 'Theru Koothu'.

9. Write a short note on 'Kummiattam'.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Write about multi-faceted roles of Bharathi.

2. What are the pre historic news about Tamilnadu?

3. What are the social functions of 'Thanthai Periyar'?

4. Mention the musical instruments during sangam age.

5. Write about the art of sculpture in Tamilnadu.

6. Write a short note on 'walking on embers' ritual.

7. Write the salient features of the people who live in 'Mullai' land.

8. Write about 'Kuravai Koothu'.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Explain the role of Europeans to Tamil language.

GROUP 1 MAIN 2008 subject wise

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TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

1. HISTORY & CULTURE.

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. In which year was the English east India Company founded?

2. The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year

3. The Dual Government was abolished by

4. The sepoy Mutiny broke out during the viceroyalty of

5. The portfolio system was first introduced in the time of

6. The first Indian who was admitted in the viceroy's Executive council was

7. The first census report was taken at madras in

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Enumerate the reforms introduced by Lord Bentinck.

2. Explain the role of moderates in the Indian national movements.

3. Write a note on Jallianwalla bagh massacre.

4. Describe the importance of the Indian universities Act of 1904.

5. Briefly given an of Ramakrishna paramahamsha.

6. State the service of Ravinthranath Tagore of Literature.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. How did the council Act 1892 promote the growth of representative Government

in British India?

2. Describe the impact of World War I on Indian national Movement.

3. Trace the events leading to the Poona pact and analysis its consequences.

4. Assess the role of Mohammed Ali Jinnah in the creation of Pakistan.

5. Examine critically the provisions of communal Award of 1932.

6. Explain the contribution of B.R Ambedkar to our nation.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Give an account of religious and social reform movements in India.

2. Describe the relation of the British towards the princely states in India.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

2. POLITY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is fifty second Amendment Act of 1985?

2. What is 'Habeas corpus'?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Briefly highlight the content of 86 ^th constitutional Amendment.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Explain the salient features of the constitution of India.

2. Examine the changing role and function of election commission of India in view of the

Electoral reforms undertaken in the recent decades.

3. Judicial Activism-comment.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

3.ECOMOMY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Temporary tax levied to obtain revenue is called as

2. Mention the objective of Vijay kelkar committee.

3. Who is the Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Define sustainable development.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. What are the major differences between Developed and Developing nations?

2. Special Economic zones [SEZs] - Discuss

3. What are non-tariff barriers under modern trade?

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. What are the different types of foreign investments?

List out the factors affecting International investments.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

4.SCIENCE

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is navigation?

2. What are 'Bores'?

3. Which was the first electronic computer that belongs to the first generation of computers?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Bring out the achievements of Raja Ramanna.

2. What is E- governance?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Describe the development of Universities of Tamilnadu.

2. Write a note on Indira Gandhi center of Atomic Research.

3. Critically examine the Nuclear co-operation between India and United States of America.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

5.STATISTICS & MATHEMATICS

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is meant by classification?

2. Find the point of intersection of the graphs y=e^x and y=e^-x (0, 1).

3. Mention the different parts of a standard table.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Represent the following data by means of a suitable diagram,

Number of male, and female and child laboures in two states A and B in a year are recorded below,

State Male labour Female labour Child labour Total

A 150000 105000 120000 375000

B 340000 200000 140000 680000

2. Write down the differences between diagram and graph.

3. A can do a piece of work in 15 days after 9 days A was replaced by B and

total work lasted for 17 days in how many days can B do the whole work alone?

4. Draw a blank table to show the candidates sex wise appearance for first year,

Second year and third year examination of a university in the faculties of Arts.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Prices of a particular commodity in five year in two cities are given below.

Find the city which had more stable prices.

Prices in city A	20	22	19	23	16
Prices in city B	10	20	18	12	15

2. What is the meant by partition values?

Write down the various partition values and the formula

Used to calculate them for a frequency distribution.

3. Draw a Histogram from the following data and hence find mode

Class interval	0-10	10-20	20-30	30-40	40-50	50-60	60-70	70-80	80-90
Frequency	5	11	19	21	16	10	8	6	3

4. Convert 2607.8125 in to Hexadecimal system.

5. Write a flow chart to find out the largest number from a given set of 100

Integer numbers.

6. In a right – angled triangle the hypotenuse is 2√2 times the length of the perpendicular

drawn from the opposite vertex on the hypotenuse. Find the other two angles.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

6.GEOGRAPHY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Which country produces largest quantity of gold?

2. When was the swaminathan committee appointed for proposing a National

Population policy?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. What are non renewable resources?

2. Define Globalization.

3. Who prepares topographical maps of India?

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Examine the cases of India's high birth rate

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008

7.SOCIAL ISSUES

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What do you mean by bonded labour?

2. Who is a child labor?

3. What is educational unemployment?

4. What is terrorism?

5. What is 'Antyodaya programme'

6. Define untouchability.

7. What is census.

8. What is public life?

9 . Define corruption.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. What is culture of poverty?

2. State the general objective of national Adult education programme [NAEP]

3. State briefly how the partition of the country in 1947 affected the educational

status of Muslims in India.

4. Point out the problems stemming from the tribal practice of 'marriage by capture '

In the changed situation of today.

5. Elucidate briefly, the cause of child labour from perspective of the child labourer

6. Women in Armed force- comment.

7. List out the social causes of corruption.

8. What is the principle demand of ABSU?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. State the implication of Bonded labour system [Abolition] Act 1976.

2. Highlight the linkages between bonded labour and child labour.

3. Elucidate the socio-economic disadvantage suffered by Muslims in India.

4. Point out the major socio-economic problems affecting scheduled caste

populations in India.

5. Bring out the trends in Un employment in India.

6. Write short descriptions on commissions of enquiry instituted against the

chief ministers Of States on corruption charges.

7. Write a brief note on the origin of Naxalite terrorism.

8. Ethnic crisis in Srilanka – discuss.

9. Explain the concept of 'social action'.

10. What is the Human Resource development perspective in the context of woman empowerment?

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. State the factors affecting women's participating in work.

MAIN PAPER II, 2009

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TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2009

1. POLITY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Write a short note on citizen of a state.

2. Who is Governor?

3. What is democracy?

4. What is the three-tier system recognized by the 73^rd Amendment Act?

5. Write a short note on Chief Secretary of a state.

6. Who is consider as the 'Guardian of the Constitution of India'?

7. Which committee recommended the three tier system of Panchayat?

8. Which is called 'operation Vijay'?

9. When did India explode its first nuclear device?

10. How many nations participated in the Bandung Conference of 1955?

11. What is regional development?

12. What is migration?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. What is meant by Parliamentary Democracy?

2. Explain Article 365 of the Constitution of India.

3. What are factors that influence the changing role of the Collector?

4. Write the duties of the Lok Sabha.

5. List out the merits and demerits of Judicial Review.

6. Write a note on Constituent Assembly.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. What are the Fundamental Duties incorporated in Part IV A of the Constitution?

2. Explain the centre –state relations.

3. What are the jurisdictions of High court?

4. Explain the organization of District Rural Development Agency.

5. Write a note on National Development council.

6. Write the significance of tribunals.

7. Explain two important recommendations of Sarkaria Commission.

8. Explain four important features of the Constitution of India.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Explain Directive Principles of State Policy.

2. What are the emergency powers of the president of India?

3. Trace the significance of various General Elections.

4. Explain the powers and functions of the Governor of Tamilnadu.

5. Write the important powers of a Chief Minister of a state.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2009

2. ECONOMY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Define Direct Tax with an example.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Explain indirect tax with an example.

2. Define national income and list the methods of accounting it.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Explain the characteristic of a good tax system.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Explain capital formation. Specify the problems of capital formation in India.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2009

3. GEOGRAPHY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. State the nature of urban unemployment.

2. What are inundation canals?

3. Name the Kharif crops.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. What are the conditions essential for the construction of Tube wells?

2. What do you mean by white revolution?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Explain the geographical requirements for the cultivation of sugarcane.

2. What are the objectives of Sustainable Access in Rural India (SARI)?

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Write an essay on the sources of irrigation in India.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2009

SCIENCE.

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. To which university has the Information Technology of Tamilnadu (TANITEC) been merged?

2. Who has developed WLL (Wireless Local Loop Service)?

3. What is meant by ecliptic?

4. What is the p h of a solution whose hydronium ion concentration is 0.0001 moles per litre?

5. What are biopesticides? Give their benefits.

6. Briefly explain ELISA.

7. What is a logic gate?

8. A man sold a house for Rs.4, 000 and lost 20 % .Find the cost price of the house.

9. The population of a town is 80,000.If the population increases 20% every year,

find the population after 3 years.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Explain the SN² mechanism for the reaction shown below:

CH₃ – (CH₂)₅H H (CH₂)₅ – CH₃

NaOH

C Br HO C

Ethanol/water H₃C CH₃

_2.Write the Claisen rearrangement product for the starting material given below.Show the mechanism with arrow.

CH_{2 200 °}_C

H₂C

3. Explain in brief the process of urine formation.

4. Enumerate the contribution of biotechnology of the food industry.

5. Multiply 111₂by 101₂ using binary multiplication method.

6. Describe the nucleic acids in a plant cell.

7. A man sold two horses for Rs.990 each gaining 10% on the one losing 10% on the other. Find his total gain or loss and also its percentage.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. A hydrocarbon of formula c₆H₁₀ absorbs H₂ upon catalytic hydrogenation.

Upon ozonolysis the hydrocarbon gives the product below:

OHC-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CHO what is the structure of the hydrocarbon?

2. What are the transgenic organisms? Highlight with examples from both plants and animals.

3. Rs.162.80 is divided among 5 men, 6 women and 10 boys so that each man may get half as much as a women and each woman twice as much as a boy. Find the share of each.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Synthesize the compound B from A with suitable reagents and intermediate .

O A B

TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2009 TAMIL

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Which Atrruppadai book praises about the Nalliyakodan of oiyma kingdom?

2. What was the message found in the Chinnamanur Bronze plate inscriptions?

3. What were the books contributed by Andal?

4. Name the benevolent who supported kamban?

5. Name the two places where rock-cut temples were found in Tamilnadu.

6. Name the place near Pondicherry where excavation work was carried out.

7. When did the state of Tamilnadu come into existence?

8. How many Revenue Taluks are there in Tamilnadu?

9. Write a brief note on Tamil Nadu Legislature.

10. How is the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu appointed?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Write a brief note on Anna Marumalarchi thittam.

2. Explain the significance of Mukkudarpallu.

3. What is the significance of Pillaitamil?

4. Write a short note on Kavadiattam.

5. Write the characteristics features of family and personal life during Sangam period ?

6. Explain the significance of three Sangams.

7. Explain the life of peoples who lived on Kurunji land.

8. What was the status of woman during Sangam period?

9. State about the food habit of ancient Tamils.

10. What was the significance of marriage during Sangam period?

11. Explain the Tamilnadu Panchayat Raj system.

12. Write on MLA Constituency Development Scheme.

13. What are six freedoms given to the Indian citizens?

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. State the significance of the book "Pattinapalai".

2. Explain the characteristic features of "Mullaipattu".

3. Explain the significance of "Thai Pongal"

4. Write a short note on "Poikal Kuthirai".

5. Write a short note on "Panguni Utthiram".

6. Explain about rural set-up and market during Sangam period.

7. What are all the historical information obtained through fold literatures?

8. Write a short note on local self government.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Explain the constraints and issues faced by the Government of Tamilnadu for providing social security for all.

2. What are the steps taken by Tamilnadu Government to propagate Information Technology Education?

3. Write about the contributions of Tamilnadu to Indian Culture.

4. Illustrate that Tamil is an ancient language and mention that it has all the qualities to get a classical

Language status.

GROUP 1 MAIN 2009

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TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

1. HISTORY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. The Regulating Act was passed in the year...

2. The number of members of the Executive Council of the viceroy has been raised

by the Act of 1861 to...

3. The dual system was introduced by…

4. The Charter Act 1813 was passed during the time of…

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Describe of the growth of the East India Company up to the battle of Plassey (1757)

2. Write a note on the boycott of Simon commission.

3. Bring out the importance of Cabinet Mission Plan.

SECTION C - 5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Point out the results of the battle of Buxar.

2. Examine the main provisions of Lucknow pact of 1916.

3. Give an estimate of the role played by Rajaji in the Salt Satyagraha at Vedaranyam.

4. Discuss the significance of Nehru Report.

5. Estimate the work of Sir Thomas Monroe as Governor of Madras.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Estimate the achievements of Lord Ripon.

2. Bring out the achievements of Jawaharlal Nehru.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

2. CULTURE

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. The practice of Sati was abolished by…

2. The social reformer of Bengal who championed the council the cause of widow remarriage was...

3. The Theosophical Society was established by…

4. What is Ellen Churchill Semple's first book?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Why is Sarojini Naidu known as the Nightingale of India?

2. Review the achievements of Lalit kala Academy?

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Give an account of st.Ramalinga's religious reforms.

2. What is Theosophical Society? Indicate its significance in the history of Tamilnadu.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

3. POLITY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is fifty second Amendment Act of 1985?

2. Briefly state the importance of Articles 13, 32,131-136,143 and 226.

3. What is 'Certiorari'?

4. What is mandamus?

5. What is Right to information Act?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Distinguish Dual Citizenship.

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Comment on Article 370.

2. Write a short note on Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

3. Explain the differences between the voluntary organization and Non-Governmental Organizations.

4. Discuss the social base of political parties in India.

What has been its impact on Indian democracy?

5. Explain the difference between Directive principles and Fundamental Rights.

6. What are the solutions to safeguard the Human Rights in India?

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Trace the growth of communalism in Indian politics. What were its effects?

2. Discuss power and functions of the president of India on the following points:

Executive powers, Legislative powers, judicial powers, financial powers, miscellaneous powers, Affairs and Diplomatic powers, Emergency powers and Declaration of Emergency etc.

3. Critically examine the meaning of secularism in Indian context and relevance.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

4. SCIENCE.

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. When was the first mini-computer built?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. What can we do with GIS Technology?

2. What is E- Governance?

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Why do we need positioning system (GPS) technology?

2. Explain the six basic components of a microprocessor-based system.

3. Write briefly on Indian Space Research and Development.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I-2009

5. STATISTICS & MATHS

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What are the objectives of tabulation?

2. Mention the difference between the inclusive and exclusive intervals.

3. Define skewness with the help of diagram.

4. Find the area of the square ABCD given in the following figure.

B (0, 1)

C (-1, 0)

A (1, 0)

D (0, -1)

5. Define kurtosis with the help of diagram.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Find the mean and standard deviation of first 10 natural numbers.

2. Convert the following distribution into more than cumulative frequency and less than

cumulative frequency.

Weekly Wages(Rs)	No of workers
0-200	40
200-400	51
400-600	64
600-800	38
800-1000	7

3. In the following figure, AB= 10 cm, BC = 15 cm, AD: DC=2:3; Then find ABC

130

B 30 C

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. The following are the runs scored by two batsmen A and B. Who is the better scorer

and who is the consistent player?

A	5	7	16	27	39	53	56	61	80	101	105
B	0	4	16	21	41	43	57	78	83	90	95

2. Convert (101.11) into decimal and the decimal number 983.27 into octal system.

3. At 2 pm, two persons A and B start from a place with a speed of 3 km per hour and

6 km per hour respectively. Find graphically, which the distance between A and B will be 15 km.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

6. GEOGRAPHY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Which state of India has the longest coastline?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Define Globalization.

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Name the islands in the Indian Ocean with their areas and also mention the largest island in the world.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

7. ECONOMY

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. What is comparative advantage?

2. What is the aim of World Bank?

3. Expand UNCTAD.

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Who led the Indian Delegation at the World Trade Organization [WHO] meeting in Geneva in June 2006?

2. What are the salient features of guidelines unveiled by RBI on July, 2004 for private banks?

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Why is India yet to accept capital account convertibility as a goal?

2. Write the expansions for the following?

i) NASSCOM ii)UNICEF iii)PERT iv)PMUPE v)SUNFED

3. Discuss Special Economic Zones (SEZ).

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Critically assess why rural poors are concentrated in developing countries and

what to do to reduce poverty in rural areas.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

8. SOCIAL ISSUSES

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Define poverty.

2. What is the meaning of under employment?

3. What is Female infanticide?

4. In which state of India is the women Literacy rate high?

5. How has the planning commission of India described unemployment?

6. What is Genocide?

7. Who are antyajas?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Who are the religious minorities in India?

2. What are the current social problems affecting the Indian society?

3. Write short notes on National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

4. Distinguish between Bonded Labour and Child Labour.

5. Discuss National Commission for Minorities?

6. Give any three examples of Untouchability practices in India.

7. What are the main causes of poverty in India?

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Give a brief explanation on NAEP.

2. Describe the sociological perspective of terrorism.

3. Explain the new programmes for Economic Empowerment of women in India.

4. Explain the social responsibility of political elite in our country.

5. Describe the theoretical explanation of the causes of Terrorism.

SECTION D -15 Marks

Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)

1. Critically analysis the magnitude of population problems in India and

suggest ways and means of controlling its growth.

2. Define terrorism.

Critically examine the problems and challenges of terrorism in

both national contexts of India and as a global phenomenon.

3. Critically examine the special welfare measures available for women and children.

TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009

GENERAL KNOLEDGE.

SECTION A – 1 mark

Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)

1. Medha Patkar is a name associated with which project?

2. The first UN secretary General from Africa was…

3. Who was the first president of free India?

4. Which state in India shows an excess of females over males?

5. Who is the Chairman of the planning commission of India?

6. How many Parliamentary elections had held taken place in India between 1989-1999.

7. Who headed the commission on Centre-State Relations?

8. Who is the present Cabinet Minister for External Affairs?

9. When was the system of contract labour in our country abolished?

10. Which district in Tamilnadu has the highest child laboures?

SECTION B -3 marks

Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)

1. Write a note on the New Education Policy of 1986.

2. Give an account of the Bhopal gas leak tragedy.

3. Briefly mention the Indo –soviet Treaty of friendship of 9 ^thAugust, 1971.

4. What are the guidelines given by the Election Commission of India as Election Reforms in 2004?

SECTION C -5 Marks

Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)

1. Describe the changes introduced by the Government of Tamilnadu in the local body election in 2006.

2. Comment on River Water Disputes in India.

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TNPSC GROUP II

22.03.2009

1. Glycolysis is the conversion of

I) Glucose to glycogen ii) Glycogen to glucose

iii) Glucose to pyruvic acid iv) Glucose to citric acid

2. Protoplasm is the physical basis of life was said by

i) Dujardin II)Schwann iii) Huxley IV)Watson

3. ATP is

i) An enzyme which brings about oxidation

ii) A molecule which contains high energy phosphate bonds

iii) A hormone

iv) A protein

4. In annual plant, exchange of gases takes place mainly through

i) Stomata ii) Stem iii) Leaf scars iv) Lenticels

5. The end product of anaerobic respiration in human is

i) Lactic acid ii) Ethyl alcohol

ii) Ethyl alcohol + CO2 iv) Lactic acid + CO2

6. Endocrine glands

i) Are ductless glands ii) Discharge their secretions in blood

iii) Secrete hormones iv) All of these

7. Heparin is a/an

i) Coagulant ii) Anti-coagulant iii) Haemostatic iv) None of these

8. Which one of the following is Mendelian dihybrid ratio?

i) 1:1:1:1 ii) 9:3:3:1 iii) 7:1:1:7 iv) 1:7:7:1

9. World AIDS Day is observed on

i) 1st January ii) 4th April iii) 1st December iv) 20th August

10 With reference to the origin of heartbeat in man,

which of the following statements are false?

i) Sino-auricular node (SA node) does not act as pace-maker

ii) Sino-auricular node (SA node) does not act as pace-maker

iii) Pace-maker lies at the top of the right auricle

iv) Pace-maker is situated at the top of the left auricle

11. Which one of the following Tamil magazines played a key role to create political

awareness in Tamil Nadu at the time of British rule?

i) Vanampadi ii) Sudesamithiran iii) Viduthalai iv) Dinamalar

12. Who established the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company at Tuticorin?

i) Bharathiyar ii) Subramania Siva

iii) V.O. Chidambaranar iv)Thilliyadi Valliammai

13. The electoral list with photograph is introduced in Tamil Nadu during the year

i) 2004 ii) 2006 iii) 2005 iv) 2000

14. Who is the author of the poem “Muthior Kathal”?

i) Thamil Ozhi ii) Kambadasan iii) Bharathidasan iv) Vanidasan

15. The world cup football, 2006 was held at

i) Italy ii) France iii) Germany iv) China

16. Match List I with List ii correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List I	List II
a. V.O.C.	1. Mangani
b. Kannadasan	2. Biography of Tilak
c. Thiru V.k.	3. Muttaivasigal
d. Abdul Rahman	4. Pennin Perumai

Codes:
a b c d

i) 3 2 1 4 ii) 4 3 2 1 iii) 2 1 4 3 iv) 1 4 3 2

17. The Television industry in Tamilnadu is proposed to start at

i) Sriperumbudur ii) Chennai iii) Tirunelveli iv) Nanguneri

18. Which of the following awards was not awarded by Tamil Development Corporation?

i) Bharathidasan Award ii) Thiruvalluvar Award

iii) Kalaimamani Award iv) Bharathiyar Award

19. Who is the author of the Great Christian epic ‘Ratchanya Yathrigam’?

i) Veeramamunivar ii) Vedanayagam Pillai

iii) G.U. Pope iv) H.A.Krishnapillai

20. Which one of the following is a form of folk dance?

i) Thallattu ii) Oppari iii) Kavadi Attam iv) Yetrappattu

21. Who among the following rulers was called ‘kaviraja’?

i) Kumaragupta-I ii) Chandragupta-I

iii) Chandragupta vikramaditya iv) Samudragupta

22. The period of religious unrest in India was

i) 6th century B.C ii) 5th century B.C

iii) 4th century B.C iv) 3th century B.C

23. Mahavira is otherwise called as

i) Siddhartha ii) Gautama iii) Vardhamana iv) Rishabhadeva

24. Brihaspati was the founder of

i) Carvaka ii) Buddhism iii) Jainism iv) Mimamsa

25. The word of ‘Samkhya’ means

i) Quality ii) Quantity iii) Number iv) Sakti

26. Arya Samaj was founded by

i) Raja Rammohan Roy ii) Dayanand Saraswati

iii) Blavatsky iv) A.S.Olcott

27. Madhva School recognizes

i) Pancha vrata ii) Pancha Bhava iii) Pancha Vakya iv) Pancha Bheda

28. Choose the correct statement:

i) Nayanmar is called as Adigalar

ii) Manikkavasagar is called as Thiruvadhavoor munivar

iii) Appar swamigal is called as Thirumoolar

iv) Nambi Arrurar is called Devarpiran

29. ‘Tamil Maraikal’ was sung by

i) Four saints ii) Three saints iii) Two saints iv) Only one saint

30. The fifth Veda is

i) Yajur Veda ii) Ayrveda iii) Athava Veda iv) Samaveda

31. The powers of the Indian parliament to amend Fundamental Rights was established by

i) 21st Amendment ii) 25th Amendment

iii) 39th Amendment iv) 42th Amendment

32. The Judicial Review in the constitution of India is based on

i) Procedures established by law ii) Due process of law

iii) Rule of law iv) Precedents and conventions

33. During a financial Emergency.

I) The president can reduce the salaries of all state servants except judges of the high court

ii) The president can reduce the salaries of state civil servants including those of the judges of the high court

iii) The state legislatures are deprived of the right to chart money bills

iv) All of these

34. Which of the following state governments was dissolved by using article 356 in recent year?

I) Uttar Pradesh ii) Kerala iii) West Bengal iv) Bihar

35. In which year did Periyar reorganize Justice Party as Dravida Kazhagam (DK)?

i) 1935 ii) 1938 iii) 1944 iv) 1948

36. Human Development Index (HDI) does not include which of the following socio-economic indicators?

i) Infant mortality rate ii) GNP per capita iii) Life expectancy iv) Literacy rate

37. Structural unemployment arises due to

I) Deflationary condition ii) Heavy industry bias

iii) Shortage of raw materials iv) Inadequate productive capacity

38. Which committee fixed poverty line in India?

i) Lakdawala Committee ii) Narashiman Committee

iii) Rangarajan Committee iv) None of these

39. The population of Tamil Nadu as per 2001 Census was

i) 62.4 million ii) 60.3 million iii) 64.4 million iv) 61.5 million

40. The planning Commission of India

i) Was set up in 1950 ii) Is a constitutional body

iii) Is an advisory body iv) Is a government department

41. The average of 11 numbers is 60. If the average of first six numbers is 58 and that of the last six is 63, the value of the sixth number is

i) 66 ii) 65 iii) 63 iv) 64

42. The population of a town is 18,000. It increased by 10% during the first year and by 20% during the second year. The population after 2 years will be

i) 19,800 ii) 21,600 iii) 23,760 iv) None of these

43. If the radius of a circle id decreased by 50%, then its area is reduced by

i) 25% ii) 50% iii) 75% iv) None of these

44. Ten years ago A was half of B in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4,

What will be the total of their present ages?

i) 8 years ii) 20 years iii) 30 years iv) 35 years

45. Formula for the calculation of co-efficient of variation is

i) (Mean/S.D.) x 100 ii) (S.D/Mean) x 100

iii) (S.D.) (Mean)/100 iv) 100/(S.D.) (Mean)

46. If Q1, Q2 and Q3 represent the first, second and third quartiles of a data,

then co-efficient of quartile deviation is

i) Q3 –Q1/2 ii) Q3+Q1-2Q2/Q3-Q1 iii) Q3-Q1/Q3+Q1 iv) Q3+Q1/2

47. S.D. of {2, 4, 5, 6, 8} is

i) 2 ii) 5 iii) 6 iv) 8

48. Mode of {12, 7, 3, 17, 7, 10, 7, 9, 14} is

i) 3 ii) 7 iii) 10 iv) 13

49. Find the odd man out:

i) Computer ii) Printer iii) Mouse iv) Program

50. Which one of the following is not software?

i) SPSS ii) Windows iii) FORTRAN iv) Excel

51. When the speed of a body is doubled, its Kinetic energy becomes

I) Doubled ii) half iii) quadruple iv) One-fourth

52. When a body moves with uniform velocity its acceleration is

i) doubled ii) tripled iii) zero iv) Maximum

53. The principle of Dynamo was discovered by

i) Sir Humphrey Davy ii) Michael Farady iii) Albert Einstein iv) Max Planck

54. The electric fittings are earthed so that

i) Electricity may not leak

ii) There may be a smooth flow of electricity

iii) Current may pass to the earth in case of a short circuit, without causing any harm

iv) To prevent short circuit

55. When common salt is mixed with ice, the melting point

i) Is lowered ii) Is raised

iii) Remains the same iv) Is first lowered and then raised

56. DNA is made up of

i) sugar ii) ribose iii) Amino acid iv) Nucleotides

57. Rusting of iron is …………… process.

i) oxidation ii) reduction

iii) Neither oxidation nor reduction iv) Both oxidation and reduction

58. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List I	List II
a. Ammonium sulphate	1. Fertilizer
b. Chloroform	2. Reducing agent
c. Carbon	3. Anesthesia
d. Hydrogen peroxide	4. Bleaching agent

A)1 3 2 4 B)1 2 3 4 c)2 3 4 1 d)3 2 1 4

59. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Drinking soda is mildly acidic in nature.

Reason (R): It contains carbon dioxide.

Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:

i) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

ii) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

iii) (A)

iv) Is true, but (R) is false

60. Enriched Uranium is

i) Uranium U-238 ii) Uranium U-235

iii) Uranium mixed with Thorium iv) Uranium mixed with plutonium

61. Which one is a fast growing tree?

i) Banyan ii) Teak iii) Coconut iv) Eucalyptus

62. The Kudankulam Nuclear power Station is set up in Tamil Nadu in collaboration with

i) France ii) Germany iii) Russia iv) Italy

63. Coal mine is situated in Tamil Nadu at

i) Cuddalore ii) Neyveli iii) Mettur iv) Kalpakkam

64. Which one of the following represents the family planning surge

i) Vasectomy ii) Ovariectomy iii) Testisectomy iv) Hysterectomy

65. The population of a city is 1,76,400. If it increase at the rate of 5% per annum,

then the population after 2 years is

i) 1,94,481 ii) 1,94,000 iii) 2,00,000 iv) 1, 92,481

66. The Election Commission of India completed fifty years of its existence on

i) January 17, 2001 ii) February 20, 2002 iii)January 15, 2000 iv) None of these

67. The Rao-Manmohan model of Economic development was initiated in the year

I) 1982 Ii) 1985 iii) 1991 iv) 1995

68. Earthquake in Gujarat occurred on

i) January 25, 2001 ii) February 25, 2001

iii) March 15, 2000 iv) April 15, 2000

69. Who among the following has taken charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) recently?

I) Mohammad Hamid Ansari ii) Lama Chasphel Zopta

iii) Mohammad Shafi Qureshi iv) Ranjit Issar

70. Who among the following political personalities is appointed as the Head of the panel Committee for OBC Reservation at Central Educational Institutions?

I) Ramadoss ii) Veerappa Moili iii) V.P. Singh iv) Ram Vilas Paswan

71. Bokaro steel plant is located in the state of

i) West Bengal ii) Orissa iii) Jharkhand iv) Karnataka

72. The Nilgiris are part of the

i) Eastern ghats ii) Western Ghats

iii) Vindhya-Satpura range iv) Himalayan range

73. The famous textile market of Tamil Nadu is

i) Coimbatore ii) Tirunelveli iii) Salem iv) Erode

74. Manimutharu Dam is located in the district of

i) Tirunelveli ii) Coimbatore iii) Cuddalore iv) Thanjavur

75. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Drought is a creeping phenomenon,

which makes an accurate prediction of this onset a difficult task.

Reason (R): Deficiency in rainfall and over-exploitation of ground water

aggravates the situation. Now select your answer according to the

coding scheme given below:

i) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

ii) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

iii) (A)

iv) Is true, but (R) is false

76. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below.

List I		List II
a. Chennai		1. Poles
b. Frigid Zones		2. Rotation
Earth axis		3. 100 minutes
d. Lunar eclipse		4. 13 N, 81 E.
	A) 1 2 4 3 B) 3 4 1 2 C) 4 3 2 1 D) 4 1 23

77. Choose the correct statement from the following:

i) The direction in which water currents move depends on winds and the earth’s spin

ii) The direction in which water currents move does not depent on winds and the earth’s spin

iii) The direction in which water currents move depends on winds and the earth’s revolution

iv) The direction in which water currents move depends on sun’s energy and the earth’s spin

78. All water lying south of latitude 55 in the southern hemisphere, is called

i) South pacific ii) South Atlantic

iii) Southern Ocean iv) Indian Ocean

79. The devastating cyclone struck the coast of Orissa in India on

i) 29^th October, 1999 ii) 26^thDecember, 2004

iii) 17^thand 18^th August, 1998 iv) 2^nd December, 1984

80. Earthquakes under the sea can cause long, giant, destructive waves called

i) Cyclones ii) Tides iii) Tsunami iv) Tornadoes

81. ‘Meikirti’ is

i) A title of the king ii) A historical introduction to an inscription

iii) A name of the king iv) A name of a book

82. The term ‘Sociology’ is derived from

i) Latin and Greek words ii) Greek and French words

iii) English and Latin words iv) French and Greek words

83. The term ‘Sociology’ was coined by

i) Spencer ii) Aristotle iii) Comte iv) Ginsberg

84. During whose rule Sati was not practiced?

i) Chera ii) Pandiya iii) Pallava iv) Chola

85. Aryans not only came into India but also infused their culture with Tamil culture through

i) Music and dance ii) agriculture iii) Family system iv) Sculpture

86. The preamble of the Indian Constitution was prepared by

i) Jawaharlal Nehru ii) Sardar patel

iii) Mahatma Gandhi iv) Subhash Chandra Bose

87. Representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by

i) Direct election ii) Indirect election iii) nomination iv) All of these

88. Who called the Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’?

i) Gandhiji ii) Nehru iii) Indira Gandhi iv) Rajiv Gandhi

89. The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy was taken from

i) The USA ii) Japan iii) Britain iv) Ireland

90. The President’s Parliamentary address is prepared by

i) The president’s office ii) The speaker of the Lok Sabha

iii) The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs iv) The Prime Minister and approved by the Cabinet

91. Who invented Double Entry system of Book-Keeping?

i) Luca Pacciola ii) Keynes iii) Keynes iv)Gunnar Myrdall

92. Which system of banking is followed in India?

i) Unit banking ii) Branch banking iii) Merchant banking iv) Mixed banking

93. The Income Tax exemption limit for the Financial Year 2008-2009 is

i) Rs. 1,40,000 ii) Rs. 1,50,000 iii) Rs. 1,60,000 iv) Rs. 80,000

94. What do you mean by ‘Entrepot’ trade?

i) Export trade ii) Import trade iii) Import of goods for re-export iv)None of these

95. Second World Tamil Conference was held in

i) 1950 ii) 1960 iii) 1969 iv) 1980

96. In the history of the Freedom Movement of India, the Year 1930 is associated with

i) Non-co-operation movement ii) Civil disobedience movement

iii) Quit India movement iv) Swadeshi movement

97. Tamil novel “Ponnyin Selvan” was written by

i) Akilan ii) Kalki iii) Chandilyan iv) Parthasarathi

98. Sarkaria Commission was appointed

i) To find a solution to the Punjab crisis ii) To examine Centre-State relations

iii) To resolve Kaveri water dispute iv) To examine the nexus between politicians and criminals

99. Salt Satyagraha movement in Tamil Nadu was led by

i) Kamaraj ii) Sathyamoorthy iii) C. Rajagopalachari iv) Prakasam

100. Birth place of Tamil poet Subramania Bharathi is

i) Madurai ii) Sivagangai iii) Tirunelveli iv) Ettayapuram

NEW DESIGN QUESTION ANALYSIS

TNPSC GROUP II - 22.03.2009

PHYSICS

1. When the speed of a body is doubled, its Kinetic energy becomes quadruple

2. When a body moves with uniform velocity its acceleration is zero

3. The principle of Dynamo was discovered by Michael Farady

4. The electric fittings are earthed so that

Current may pass to the earth in case of a short circuit, without causing any harm

5. When common salt is mixed with ice, the melting point Is lowered

BOTANY & ZOOLOGY

1. Glycolysis is the conversion of Glucose to pyruvic acid

2. Protoplasm is the physical basis of life was said by Huxley

3. ATP is A molecule which contains high energy phosphate bonds

4. In annual plant, exchange of gases takes place mainly through Stomata

5. The end product of anaerobic respiration in human is Lactic acid

6. Endocrine glands Are ductless glands; Discharge their secretions in blood, Secrete hormones All of these

7. Heparin is a/an Anti-coagulant

8. Which one of the following is Mendelian dihybrid ratio? 9:3:3:1

9. World AIDS Day is observed on 1st December

10. With reference to the origin of heartbeat in man, which of the following statements are false?

Pace-maker lies at the top of the right auricle

11. DNA is made up of Nucleotides

12 Which one is a fast growing tree? Eucalyptus

13. Which one of the following represents the family planning surge? Vasectomy

HISTORY

1. In the history of the Freedom Movement of India, the Year 1930 is associated with Civil disobedience movement

2. Salt Satyagraha movement in Tamil Nadu was led by C. Rajagopalachari

CHEMISTRY

1. Rusting of iron is …………… process. Oxidation

2. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List I	List II
a. Ammonium sulphate	1. Fertilizer
b. Chloroform	2. Reducing agent
c. Carbon	3. Anesthesia
d. Hydrogen peroxide	4. Bleaching agent
	1 3 2 4

3. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Drinking soda is mildly acidic in nature. Reason (R): It contains carbon dioxide.

Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

4. Enriched Uranium is Uranium U-235

MATHS

1. The average of 11 numbers is 60. If the average of first six numbers is 58 and that of the last six is 63,

the value of the sixth number is 66

2. The population of a town is 18,000. It increased by 10% during the first year and by 20% during the second year.

the population after 2 years will be 23,760

3. If the radius of a circle id decreased by 50%, then its area is reduced by 75%

4. Formula for the calculation of co-efficient of variation is (S.D/Mean) x 100

5. If Q1, Q2 and Q3 represent the first, second and third quartiles of a data,

then co-efficient of quartile deviation is Q3-Q1/Q3+Q1

6. S.D. of {2, 4, 5, 6, 8} is 2

7. Mode of {12, 7, 3, 17, 7, 10, 7, 9, 14} is 7

8. Find the odd man out: Program

9. Which one of the following is not a software? FORTRAN

10. The population of a city is 1, 76,400. If it increases at the rate of 5% per annum,

then the population after 2 years is 1,94,481

11. Ten years ago A was half of B in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4,

What will be the total of their present ages? 35 years

CULTURE

1. Which one of the following Tamil magazines played a key role to create political awareness in

Tamil Nadu at the time of British rule? Sudesamithiran

2. Who established the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company at Tuticorin? V.O. Chidambaranar

3. Who is the author of the poem “Muthior Kathal”? Bharathidasan

4 Match List I with List ii correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List I	List II
a. V.O.C.	1. Mangani
b. Kannadasan	2. Biography of Tilak
c. Thiru V.k.	3. Muttaivasigal
d. Abdul Rahman	4. Pennin Perumai

2 1 4 3

5. Which of the following awards was not awarded by Tamil Development Corporation? Kalaimamani Award

6. Who is the author of the Great Christian epic ‘Ratchanya Yathrigam’? H.A.Krishnapillai

7. Which one of the following is a form of folk dance? Kavadi Attam

8. Who among the following rulers was called ‘kaviraja’? Kumaragupta I

9. The period of religious unrest in India was 6th century B.C

10. Mahavira is otherwise called as vardhamana

11. Brihaspati was the founder of Carvaka

12. The word of ‘Samkhya’ means Number

13. Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati

14. Madhva School recognizes Pancha Bheda

15. Choose the correct statement: Manikkavasagar is called as Thiruvadhavoor munivar

16. ‘Tamil Maraikal’ was sung by Three saints

17. The fifth Veda is Ayrveda

18. ‘Meikirti’ is A historical intro to an inscription

19. The term ‘Sociology’ is derived from Latin and Greek words

20. The term ‘Sociology’ was coined by Comte

21. During whose rule Sati was not practiced? Pallava

22. Aryans not only came into India but also infused their culture with Tamil culture through Family system

23. Second World Tamil Conference was held in 1969

24. Tamil novel “Ponnyin Selvan” was written by Kalki

25. Birth place of Tamil poet Subramania Bharathi is Ettayapuram

TN GEO

1. The Kudankulam Nuclear power Station is set up in Tamil Nadu in collaboration with Russia

2. Coal mine is situated in Tamil Nadu at Neyveli

3. The Nilgiris are part of the Western Ghats

4. The famous textile market of Tamil Nadu is Erode

5. Manimutharu Dam is located in the district of Tirunelveli

6. All water lying south of latitude 55 in the southern hemisphere, is called Southern Ocean

TN GK

1. The electoral list with photograph is introduced in Tamil Nadu during the year 2006

2 The Television industry in Tamilnadu is proposed to start at Sriperumbudur

3. In which year did Periyar reorganize Justice Party as Dravida Kazhagam (DK)? 1944

4. The population of Tamil Nadu as per 2001 Census was 62.4 million

GEOGRAPHY

1. Bokaro steel plant is located in the state of Jharkhand

2. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below.

List I	List II
a. Chennai	1. Poles
b. Frigid Zones	2. Rotation
c. Earth axis	3. 100 minutes
d. Lunar eclipse	4. 13 N, 81 E.
4 1 23

3. Choose the correct statement from the following:

The direction in which water currents move depends on winds and the earth’s spin

4. The devastating cyclone struck the coast of Orissa in India on 29^th October, 1999

5. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Drought is a creeping phenomenon,

which makes an accurate prediction of this onset a difficult task.

Reason (R): Deficiency in rainfall and over-exploitation of ground water aggravates the situation.

Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

6. Earthquakes under the sea can cause long, giant, destructive waves called Tsunami

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. The world cup football, 2006 was held at Germany

2. The Election Commission of India completed fifty years of its existence on January 17, 2001

3. Earthquake in Gujarat occurred on January 25, 2001

4. Who among the following has taken charge as Chairperson of the National Commission?

for Minorities (NCM) recently? Mohammad Shafi Qureshi

5. Who among the following political personalities is appointed as the Head of the panel Committee for OBC Reservation at Central Educational Institutions? Veerappa Moili

6. Sarkaria Commission was appointed To examine Centre-State relations

POLITY

1. The powers of the Indian parliament to amend Fundamental Rights was established by 42th Amendment

2. The Judicial Review in the constitution of India is based on Due process of law

3. During a financial Emergency.

The president can reduce the salaries of state civil servants including those of the judges of the high court

4. Which of the following state governments was dissolved by using article 356 in recent year? Bihar

5. The planning Commission of India Is an advisory body

6. The preamble of the Indian Constitution was prepared by Jawaharlal Nehru

7. Representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by Direct election

8. Who called the Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’? Gandhi

9. The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy was taken from Ireland

10. The President’s Parliamentary address is prepared by The Prime Minister and approved by the Cabinet

ECONOMY

1. Human Development Index (HDI) does not include which of the following

Socio-economic indicators?

Infant mortality rate

2. Structural unemployment arises due to inadequate productive capacity

3. Which committee fixed poverty line in India? Lakdawala Committee

4. The Rao-Manmohan model of Economic development was initiated in the year 1991

5. Who invented Double Entry system of Book-Keeping? Luca Pacciola

6. Which system of banking is followed in India? Branch banking

7. The Income Tax exemption limit for the Financial Year 2008-2009 is Rs. 1, 50,000

8. What do you mean by ‘Entrepot’ trade? Import of goods for re-export

GROUP 1, 2009 PRELIMINARY

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TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

PHYSICS

1. Assertion (A): A rocket that is sent to space, has to give an extra force at certain

Distance from earth.

Reason (R): At a certain distance from earth, earth is encircled by a ring of vacuum

Now select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

B) (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

D) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

2. Match List1 with List 2 correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List 1 List 2

a) Relationship between electricity and magnetism 1.Neils Bohr

b) Velocity of light 2. Ampere

c) Radio waves 3.Focaul

d) Structure of atom 4.Hertz

Codes:

a b c d

A) 1 3 4 2

B) 3 4 2 1

C) 2 3 4 1

D) 4 3 1 2

3. Fuel cells are used in

A) Aircrafts B) Electric locomotives C) Space crafts D) Submarines

4. Which of the following is used for crystal structures studies?

A) Infrared spectroscopy B) Raman spectroscopy

C) Atomic emission spectroscopy D) X-ray diffraction

5. The scientist who sent electromagnetic waves to distant places is

A) James Clark Maxwell B) Heinrich Hertz C) Thomas Alva Edison D) Baird.

6. In the electrical circuit of a house the fuse is used

A) To regulate the current B) to load C) as a safety device D) as step- down device

7. In an LCR circuit which will give a phase lead to current than voltage?

A) L (inductance) B) C (capacitance) C) R (resistance) D) All together.

8. A drop of water is spherical due to

A) Surface tension B) Low pressure C) air resistance D) Viscosity of water

9. The frequency of ultrasound wave is typically

A) Above 20 kHz B) above 20000 kHz C) below 20 kHz D) below 2 kHz

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

CHEMISTRY

1. What is the expansion of CLRI?

A)Central Laser Research Institute B)Central Latex Research Institute

C) Central Latex Research Institute D) Cultural and Language Research Institute

2. The radius of an atom is

A) 10^-12 m B) 10^-15 m C) 10^-16 m D) 10^-10 m

3. The rays similar to X rays but of smaller wavelength that are given off by radioactive substances are

A) α rays B) β rays C)γ Rays D)cosmic rays.

4. The carbon dioxide dissolved in water

A) Enhances corrosion B) Suppresses corrosion

C) Prevents corrosion D) has no influence on corrosion.

5. Nylon is a

A) Polyester B) Polyethylene C) Polyamide D) Polysaccharide

6. One carat of diamond is

A) 100 mg B) 200 mg C) 300 mg D) 400 mg

7. Sugar in blood and urine is tested with

A) Benedict’s solution B) Brine solution C) Hypo solution D) Iodine solution.

8. TV antenna elements are made up of

A) Aluminium B) Copper C) Tin D) Zinc

9. Dry ice is

A) Liquid nitrogen B) Purified ice C) Solid carbon dioxide D) Super cooled ice

10. The calorie value of the fuel is of the order

A) Coal>Peat>lignite>dried wood B) Peat >Lignite> Coal>Dried wood

C) Lignite>Peat>Coal>Dried wood D) Coal>Lignite>Peat>Dried wood

11. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

A) Baking soda -Sodium bicarbonate B) caustic soda - Calcium carbonate

C) Soda lime -Sodium carbonate D) washing soda - Calcium hydroxide

12. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

A) Ascorbic acid -Vitamin B) Insulin -Antiseptic

C) Penicillin -Antipyretic D) Proteins -Polysaccharide

13. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Rusting of iron is quicker in sea water than in river water.

Reason (R): Salinity helps in carrying current

Now select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

C (A) is true, but (R) is false

D (A) is false, but (R) is true

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

BOTANY

1. From which of the following bio diesel is obtained?

A) Ethyl alcohol B) Cellulose C) Bagasse D) Jatropha

2. The plant group which yields TAXOL belongs to

A) Bryophyte B) Gymnosperm C) Pteridophyte D) Lichen

3. Alga used for hydrocarbon production is

A) Gracilaria B) Chlorella C) Botryococcus D) Sargassum

4. When did National Biodiversity Act of India come into existence?

A) 2002 B) 1992 C) 1997 D) 1967

5. Good plant sources of choline are

A) Yeast B) Mushroom C) Green leaves D) Cereal grains.

6. Ornithophily refers to

A) Pollination through wind B) Pollination through birds

C) Pollination by insects D) Dispersal of seeds by winds.

7. The removal of water from the plants in the form of liquid droplets is

A) Guttation B) Transpiration C) Transduction D) Transformation.

8. Which one of the following is a total stem parasite?

A) Cuscuta B) Drosera C) Viscum D) Vanda

9. The plant which was successfully used in the production of edible vaccine is

A) Pea B) Mango C) Potato D) Cabbage

10. Identify the characteristic feature of a prokaryotic cell:

A) Presence of cell wall B) Presence of 80 s Ribosome

C) Absence of genetic material `D) Presence of 70s Ribosome

11. During respiration the oxidative phosphorylation takes place in

A) Matrix of chloroplast B) Matrix of mitochondrion

C) Inner membrane of mitochondrion D) Grana of chloroplast

12. Mitochondria are present in all cells, except

A) Yeast B) Bacteria C) Fungi D) Algae

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

ZOOLOGY

1. World AIDS day is observed on

A) 1^st January B) 4 ^th April C) 1 ^st December D) 20 ^th August

2. Identify the chemosynthetic bacteria among the following

A) Rhizobium B) Clostridium C) Nirobacter D) Beggiatoa.

3. ‘Sirenin ‘ is a sex hormone produced by

A) Alga B) Fungus C) Lichen D) Bacterium

4. On which of the following bases has the Planning Commission defined poverty in India?

A) 2400 k.cal B) 1800 k.cal C) 2500 k.cal D) 2600 k.cal

5.World Environmental Day is celebrated on ……… every year.

A) 18 ^th May B) 5 ^thJune C) 24 ^th October D)25 ^th December

6. Which hormone is responsible for ejection of milk?

A ) Oxytocin B) Prolactin C) Thyroxine D) Testosterone

7.In human 45 numbers of chromosomes(22 AA+XO) is resulted in

A)Turner’s syndrome B) Down syndrome

C) Klinefelter’s syndrome D)Edwards syndrome

8.Which of the following is called as royal disease?

A) Anemia B)Leukemia C)Haemophilia D)Colour blindness

9. Which one of the following is not a vaccine?

A) Polio vaccine B)BCG C) Anti-rabies D)Progesterone

10. Mutation was discovered by

A)Morgan B) Huxley C)Mendel D)Hugo de Vries

11. The red colour of the blood is due to

A)Albumin B) Hemoglobin C) Vitamin B 6 D) Relaxin.

12. Match List1 with List 2 correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List1 list2

a) Growth Hormone 1.Pancreas

b) Thyroxine 2.Testis

c) Insulin 3.Pituitary

d) Testosterone 4.Thyroid

Codes:

a b c d

A) 3 4 1 2

B) 4 3 2 1

C) 1 2 3 4

D) 2 1 4 3

13. Match List1 with List 2 correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List1 list2

a) Artery 1.Pure blood

b) Vein 2.Oxygenated blood

c) Pulmonary artery 3.Deoxygenated blood

d) Pulmonary vein 4.Impure blood

Codes:

a b c d

A) 2 3 4 1

B) 3 4 1 2

C) 4 1 2 3

D) 1 2 3 4

14. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Malarial parasite feeds on the blood of man.

Reason (R): One of the parasite adaptations is loss of digestive system

and hence depends on host for food.

N ow select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B Both (A) and (R) are false

C (A) is true, but (R) is false

D (A) is false, but (R) is true

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

MATHEMATICS

1. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Median of {7, 2, 12, 5, 9} is 7

Reason (R): The middle most value of a data is called median.

Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given bellow:

A) (A) is true ,but (R) is false

B) (A) alone is true

C) R) alone is true

D) Both (A) and (B) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

2.Match List1 with List 2 correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:

List 1 list 2

a ) Correlation coefficient 1.Mean= Median = Mode

b) Coefficient of variation 2. Least

c) For a symmetrical distribution 3.Percentage variation

d) Mean deviation from Median 4. Cannot exceed unity

Codes:

a b c d

A) 4 3 2 1

B) 4 2 3 1

C) 4 3 1 2

D) 3 4 2 1

3. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

A) Harmonic mean - A measure of skewness

B) Mean deviation - An average

C) Analysis - An arrangement of data

D) Sales and profit - Positive correlation

4. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

A) Data - A collection of objects

B) Mode - A well defined measure

c) Range - Difference between the largest and the smallest items of a data

d) Q.D - A best measure of dispersion.

5. The average of three numbers is 135. The largest number is 180 and the difference of the other

Two is 25.The smallest number is

A)130 B)125 C)120 D)100

6. By frequency distribution we mean the classification of data according to

A) Dis similarities B) similarities C) Class intervals D) Magnitude

7. Value of M.D {5, 5, 5, 5, 5} from Median is

A) 0 B) 2 C) 4 D) 5

8. If y = 3 +2 x, then the coefficient of correlation between x and y is

A) -1 B) 0 C) 0.5 D) 1

9. Which one of the following measures cannot be computed for {2, 7, 5, 10, 4}?

A) Mean B) Median C) Mode D) Harmonic Mean

10. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Histogram is a graphical presentation of data

Reason (R): Statistical data can be represented in the form of graphs.

Now select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A Both (A) and (R) are true

B Both (A) and (R) are false

C (A) is true, but (R) is false

D (A) is false, but (R) is true

11. What least number must be added to 1056 to get a number exactly divisible by 23?

A) 21 B) 25 C) 3 D) 2

12. The ratio of two numbers is 13:15 and their LCM is 39780.The numbers are

A) 2652, 3060 B) 884, 1020 C) 884, 1040 D) 670, 1340

13. Hexadecimal is the number system with base

A) 10 B) 16 C)8 D)2

14.√248+√52+√144 =?

A) 14 B) 16 C) 18.8 D) 16.6

15. The boys and girls in a college are in the ratio 3:2.If 20 % of the boys and 25 % of the girls are adults, the percentage of students who are not adults is

A) 67.5 % B) 82.5 % C) 78 % D) 58 %

16. Five years ago the age of A, B, C, D was 45 years. By including X the present average of all the five is 49 years. Then the present age of X is

A) 64 years B) 48 years C) 45 years D) 40 years

17. The different between simple interest and the compound interest on Rs 800 at 5 % per annum for 1 year is

A) Rs 81 B) Rs 41 C) RS 56.50 D) None of these

18. A boat moves downstream at the rate of 1 km in 6 minutes and up stream at the rate of

1 km in 10 minutes. The speed of current is

A) 2 km/hr B) 1 km / hr C) 1.5 km / hr D) 2.5 km/hr

19. The ratio of number of boys and girls in a school of 720 students is 7:5.

How many more girls should be admitted to make the ratio 1:1?

A) 90 B) 220 C) 120 D) 240

20. A can do 1/3 of a work in 5 days. B can do 2/5 of the work in 10 days.

In how many days both A and B can do the work?

A) 7 ¾ B) 9 3/8 C) 8 4/5 D)10 days

21. If same patterns of operations are followed in all the three diagrams given below,

the missing number is

	5
6	93	15
	3

	7
9	?	5
	6

	18
4	50	1
	8

A) 5 B) 19 C) 27 D) 89

22. What is the missing exterior angle of the quadrilateral given below?

A) 100̇̇̇̇ B) 90 C) 80 D) 75

23. (a/b) ^x-1= (b/a) ^x-3 then the value of x is

A) 3/2 B) 2/3 C) 1 D) 2

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

HISTORY

SINDU PERIOD HISTORY

1. The people of Indus valley civilization worshipped

A) Pashupathi B) Indra and varuna C) Brahma D) Vishnu

2. The Indus Valley civilization was discovered in the year

A) 1922 `B) 1910 C) 1822 D) 1824

3. The Indus Valley civilization is about

A) Ten thousand years old B) Seven thousand years old

C) Five thousand years old D) Three thousand years old

4. The Indus Valley people built their house using

A) Stone B) Wood C) Bricks D) All of these

5. The main occupation of the Paleolithic people was

A) Agriculture B) Animal Husbandry C) Fishing D) Hunting and gathering food

VEDHA PERIOD [HISTORY]

6. Which one of the following is not the minor deity according to Aryans?

A) Mitra B) Adityas C) Asvins D) Vasus

RELIGIOUS PERIOD HISTORY

7. Which of the following is not a representative of Buddhist art?

A) Stupa B) Vihara C) Chaitya D) Relic towers

8. A great exponent of mahayanism was

A) Dingnaga B) Dharmakirti C) Nagarjuna D) Vasubandhu Asanga

9. Which is described in Ajanta paintings?

A) Jainism B) Buddhism C) Saivism D) Vaishnavism.

10. Upanishads are books on

A) Religion B) Yoga C) Philosophy D) Law

11. The Jain temple known for the finest marble carvings in India are situated at

A) Gwalior B) Jaipur C) Gandhara D) Dilwara

12. Which one of the following rulers had a uniform administration all over the country?

A) Gupta rulers B) Mughal rulers C) British rulers D) All of these rulers.

KINGS PERIOD HISTORY

13.The masterpieces of Mauryan art were the

A)Stupas B) Sculptures C) Ashoka Pillars D)Both (B) and (C)

14.Compare to Gupta age the caste system was more rigid during

A) The Mauryan age B) The time of Harshavardhana

C) The Sagas D) The Cholas.

15. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): The Kushanas were of Central Asian origin.

Reason (R): T hey were a derivative of the Yue-chi tribe.

Now select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A Both (A) and (R) are true And (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B Both (A) and (R) are false, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C (A) is true, but (R) is false

D (A) is false, but (R) is true

16.Which one of the following is correctly matched?

A)Ellora caves - Saka

B)Mahabalipuram - Rashtrakutas

C)Meenakshi temple -Pallavas

D)Khajuraho -Chandelas

17Samudragupta permitted a foreign king Meghavarman to build a monastery at Gaya. Meghavarman belongs to

A)Nepal B) Sri lanka C) Bhutan D) Pakistan.

ENGLISH RULARS PERIOD

18.The Carnatic wars were fought between

A) The Nawab of Carnatic and the British

B) The Nawab of Carnatic and the French

C) The British and the French

D) None of them

19. Which of the following were included in the Cripps proposals?

I. India was promised dominion status.

II. Setting up of a constitution- making body consisting of the elected representatives from

British India and the members from the princely states.

III. Setting up of an Executive Council composed of Indians alone.

IV. It suggested partition of India.

INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

20. Wardha Scheme of Basic Education is proposed by

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Liaquat Ali Khan C) Mahatma Gandhi D) M.A.Jinnah

21. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Dr. Annie Besant organized the Home Rule movement against the British rule.

Reason (R): She wanted to organized all sections of Indian people on the basis of a single l

Political slogan above religious considerations.

Now select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A Both (A) and (R) are true And (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B Both (A) and (R) are false, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C (A) is true, but (R) is false

D (A) is false, but (R) is true

22. Who prepared the draft of the Quit India Resolution?

A) Acharya Kripalani B) Jawaharlal Nehru

C) Sardar Vallabhai Patel D) Pattabhi Sitaramayya.

23. Arrange the following events in chronological order and mark the choice from the option given

Bellow:

I. Death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak

II. Nagpur session of the congress

III The Moplah uprising

IV. The inauguration of Vishwa Bharathi at Shantiniketan

A)IV,III,II and I B)III,IV,IIand I C) II.I,III and IV D)III,II,IV and I

24. Two greatest pioneers in the course widows’s education were

A) D.K.Karve and pandit Ramabai

B) M.G.Ranade and R.G.Bhandarkar

C) Iswarchandra Vidyasagar and Keshav Chandra Sen

D) B.M.Malabari and K.Sridharalu Naidu

25. The Vaikkom Satyagraha was launched in 1924 for

A) Opening the to the low caste Hindus

B) Fighting against the exploitation by the Landlords

C) Removal of press restrictions

D) Demonstration of the administration of Travancore state

26. Vande Mataram was first sung at the session of the Indian National Congress in

A) 1892 B) 1896 C)1904 D)1886

TAMILNADU - HISTORY

27. Which of the following was a Chola king?

A) Nadunjhelian B) Karikala

C) Nedunjeradan D) Aryappadai Kadanda Nedunjhelian

28. The Shiva temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja the Great who was

A) a Chola ruler B) a Pallava ruler

C) a Pandya ruler D) None of the above

29. Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple was built by

A) Rajaraja I B) Vikrama Chola C) Rajadhiraja D) Rajendran I

30. Who establish the ‘Pathini cult ?

A) Nenunjeraladan B) Karikalan C) Elango Adigal D) Senguttuan

31. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

a)Neem leaf 1.Lord Vinayaka

b)Arasu leaf 2. Lord Shiva

c)Tulasi leaf 3. Amman

d)Vilvum leaf 4.Lord Vishnu

Codes:

a b c d

A) 2 1 4 3

B) 1 2 3 4

C) 3 1 4 2

D) 4 3 2 1

32. Which one of the following fruits is not included in the list of Mukkanni?

A) Jackfruit B) Mango C) Banana D) Sapota

33. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

a)Bull 1. Yama

b)Rat 2. Sivaperuman

c)Peacock 3. Vinayaka

d) Buffalo 4. Muruga

34. The chief centre or meeting point of the Indo Roman trade was

A) Arikamedu B) Alexandria C) Madurai D) Musiri

35. Who is called as the father of pure Tamil movement ?

A) Bhavanar B)Bharathi C) Thiru.V.Kalyanasundaranar D) Maraimalai Adikal

36. Consider the following statements :

I. Most of the inscriptions of the Pallavas were in Sanskrit.

II. Mahendravarman I composed a burlesque called Mattavilasa Prahasana.

III. The Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchi during the period of Pallavas

IV. Dingnaga was the logician and the author of Nyaya Bhashya.

Of the statements

A) I alone is correct B) I and II are correct

C) I,II and III are correct D) All are correct.

37. The chief features of the temples constructed by the Cholas were their

A) Vimanas B) Assembly halls for the devotes

C) Massive pillars D) Gopuras

38. The first verse drama (opera) in Tamil is

A) Harichandra Natakam B) Nandan Charitram

C) Shakuntala Natakam D) Savitiri Natakam

39. The Kailasanath temple at Kanchipuram was build by

A) Nandivarman II B) Mahendravarman I

C) Narasimhavarman II D) Dandivarman

40. Which of the following materials was a famous commercial product in ancient Tamilnadu

Exported to other places?

A)Fish B) Pearl C) Pulses D) Dogs

41. Name of the President of Tamilnadu Congress at the time of Non – cooperation movement was

A) Rajaji B) Prakasam C) K.V.Reddy D) Periyar E.V.R

42. The correct descending order of the three categories of the chiefs was

A) Vendar,Kilar,velir B) Vendar, velir, Kilar

C) Velir, Vendar, Kilar D) Kilar, Velir,Vendar

43. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

(Books) (Authors)

a)Silappadikaram 1. Tiruvalluvar

b)Manimekalai 2.Ilango Adigal

c)Tirukkural 3. Agastiya

d)Akkaliyam 4.Sittalai Sattanar

a b c d

A) 2 4 1 3

B) 4 2 3 1

C) 2 3 1 4

D) 1 2 3 4

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

POLITY

1.On whose vision was the term ‘democratic socialism’ described?

A)Mahatma Gandhi B) Smt Indira Gandhi

C)Jawaharlal Nehru D) Sardar Vallabhai Patel

2.How many languages are there in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

A)Eighteen languages B) Nineteen languages

c) Sixteen languages D) Twenty one languages

3. In which list does the Union Government enjoy exclusive powers?

A) Union List B) State List

C) Concurrent List D) both (A) and (B)

4. After being elected as the Speaker of the lok Sabba a person

A) Remains a member of his party

B) Is not a member of the Parliament

C) Becomes a non party man

D) May or may not remain a party man.

5. The Deputy Chairman of planning commission

A) is the Prime Minister B) Is the Planning Minister

C) Holds the rank of s cabinet minister D)Is an economic of repute

6. The fundamental duties are incorporated in Article 51 A of the Constitution of India by the

A) 41 st Amendment Act B) 42 nd Amendment Act

C) 43 rd Amendment Act D) 44 th Amendment Act

7. The Supreme Court of India was set up by the

A) Regulating Act, 1773 B) Pitts India Act, 1784

C) Charter Act, 1813 D) Charter Act of 1833

8. Ordinance of Governor has to be passed by the Assembly with in

A) 6 Weeks B) 8 Weeks C) 10 Weeks D) 12 Weeks

9. What is the gap permissible between two sessions of the parliament?

A) One month B) Three months C) Six months D)One year

10. Which of the following states has a separate constitution?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Uttar Pradesh

C) West Bengal D) Jammu & Kashmir

11. Which of the following statements regarding the fundamental duties contained in the

Constitutions of India are correct?

I.Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.

II.Fundamental duties have formed a part of the constitution of India

Since its adoption

III.Fundamental duties have become a part of the Constitution of India

In accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

IV.Fundamental duties are applicable only to citizens of India.

Of the statements:

A)I,II and III are correct B) I , II and IV are correct

C)II and III are correct D) III and IV are correct

12. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The 73 rd Amendment granted constitutional status to the Gram Sabha

Reason (R): The Balwantrai Mehta Committee mentioned the Gram Sabha.

Now select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C)A) is true , both (R) is false

D)(A) is false, but (R)is true.

13. Planning Commission was established in 1950 through

A) A constitutional Amendment B) A Supreme Court Order

C) An executive order D) A decision by the Parliament

14. The Total number of Lok Sabha seats is

A) 500 B) 520 C) 620 D) 543

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

ECONOMY

1. SEBI has introduced rolling settlement for selected shares under the method

A) All shares have to be paid for on the of purchase

B) Purchaser has to make advance payment for the purchase

C) Purchase can be set off against sales

D) Payment has to be settled at the end of 5^thday

2. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

A)IFCI 1.1955

B)ICICI 2.1964

C)IDBI 3.1948

D)EXIM Bank 4.1971

Codes:

a b c d

A 4 3 2 1

B 3 2 4 1

C 3 1 2 4

D 2 3 4 1

3.Consider the following statements

I.The explanation of the public sector was based on the Industrial Policy

Resolution, 1956

II.Govt has announced New Industrial Policy in July 1991.

III.Govt has not announced any industrial policy at all.

Of the statements:

A)I alone is correct B) II alone is correct

C)I and II are correct D) All are correct

4.For which purpose is the finance commission appointed?

A) To make recommendation for devolution of non plan revenue resources

B)To earn foreign exchange

C)To recommend measures for profit making public sector enterprises

D)To impose taxes.

5.World Trade Organization was started in the year

A)1984 B)1994 C)1995 D)1996

6.Today India’s external debt is (2001 figures)

A)$ 98.4 Billion B) $ 151.8 Billion C) $ 61 Billion D) $ 98.87 Billion

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

SOCIOLOGY

1.The aspect of the caste system which was particularly condemned by all social reformers was

A)Varna system B) Jati system

C) Ashram system D) untouchability

2. Which one of the following is not considered as part of the civil society?

A) Non Governmental Organizations’ B) Caste based associations

C) Legislature D) Family

3. The philosophers must be the kings.” Who said this?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Plato C) Aristotle D) Indira Gandhi

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Indira Awas Yojana?

A) Soil and Water conservation works

B) Construction of rural roads

C) Providing houses at free of cost to the members of SC/ST and the free bonded labourers

D) Land development and waste land development

2. Consider the following statements:

District Administration stands for

I. Law and order administration within the district

II. Revenue administration within a district

III.Developmental administration within a district

IV.Public administration within a district.

Of the statements

A) I Alone is correct B) II Alone is correct

C) I,II and III are correct D) IV Alone is correct

3. Consider the following statements:

Right to information is necessary in India because it

I Increase people’s participation in administration

II.Makes administration more accountable to people

III.Makes administration more innovative

IV.Makes people aware of administrative decision making

4.In which year was Mandal Commission report implemented?

A)1989 B)1990 C)1991 D)1992

5.The major emphasis in the First Five Year Plan was on

A)Employment Generation B) Agriculture

C)Export Promotion D) Industry

6.UNICEF was established in the year

A)1946 B)1956 C) 1949 D)1954

7.Which one of the following is correct?

A)Human Development Index - United Nations

B)PQLI - 1996

C)Social indicators - India

D)Welfare measures - Morris

8.The oil and Natural Gas Commission was set up in

A)1956 B)1957 C)1959 D)1961

9.Director General of newly established National Investigation Agency (NIA) is

A)Y.S.Dadwal B) Radha Vinod Raju

C)P.R.Raju D) None of them

10.Which one of the following is not one of the recommendations of the Second Labour Commission (2002)?

A)A broad grouping of labour legislation

B)Permitting child labour in the Un organized sector

C)Notifying a national floor level of minimum wage

D)None of these

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

TAMILNADU GEOGRAPHY

1. The district with highest population in Tamilnadu as per 2001 census is

A)Madurai B)Chennai C)Coimbatore D)Trichy

2. The district with highest literacy rate in Tamilnadu is

A)Kanniyakumari B)Tirunelveli C)Cuddalore D)Thanjavur

3. The density of population in Tamilnadu is (as per 2001 census)

A)478 B)456 C)411 D) 626

4. In Tamilnadu, the district with the highest sex ratio as per 2001census

A)Tuticorin B)Tirunelveli C)Ramnad D)Nilgiris

5. Place known for windmills is

A)Muppandal B)Tirupur C)Nangnneri D)None of these

6. Tirupur is located on the banks of river

A)Bhavani B) Noyyal C)Periyar D)Palar

7. In Tamilnadu sugar mill is located at

A) Lalgudi B) Tirunelveli C) Karur D) Cuddalore

8. As per census report 2001, percentage of scheduled caste people of population in

Tamilnadu is

A) 20 % B) 19 % C) 26 % D)10 %

9. The longest river of Tamilnadu is

A) Kaveri B) Pennayar C) Tamirabarani D) Vaigai

10. Recently developed Hyundai Car Industry is located in the district of

A) Kanchipuram B) Tiruvallur C) Cuddalore D) Karur

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

11.Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

a)Nilgiris 1.Fold mountain

b)Vosges 2.Black mountain

c)Alps 3.Volcanic mountain

d)Mt. Fuji 4.Resdual mountain

Codes:

a b c d

A 2 3 4 1

B 3 4 2 1

C 4 2 1 3

D 2 1 4 3

12. The climate around Bikaner can be described as

A)Tropical monsoon B)Hot desert

C) Mediterranean type D) Semiarid steppe

13. In which state does the maximum area of black soil occur?

A) Gujarat B) Maharashtra C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh

14. India is the seventh largest country in the world. It occupies…..

A) 2.4 % B) 3.4 % C) 4.2 % D) 4.3 %

15. The Khasi and Jaintia hills are located in

A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Meghalaya

C) Manipur D) Nagaland

16. The largest producer of chillies in the world is

A) India B) Bangladesh C) Pakistan D) Sri Lanka

17. The ideal temperature for the growth of sugar cane is

A) 20⁰ c to 30⁰ c B) 15⁰ to 40 ⁰c

C) 15 ⁰ c to 20 ⁰ c D) 25 ⁰ c to 40 ⁰c

18. The maximum daily range of temperature can be observed at

A) Chennai B) Thiruvananthapuram

C) Delhi D) Mumbai

19. In which one of the places is electricity generated from hydel power?

A) Neyveli B) Ennore C) Tuticorin D) Mettur

20. The Green Revolution has led to marked increase in

I. Productivity of wheat

II. Productivity of pulses

III. Regional inequalities

IV.Inter personal inequalities

Of the statements:

A)I and II are correct B) III and IV are correct

C) I, III and IV are correct D) All are correct

21. Indian Telephone Industries Ltd is located at

A) Mumbai and Bangalore B) Bangalore

C) Mumbai and New Delhi D) Mumbai and Chennai

22. Raurkela steel plant was set up with the assistance from

A) USSR B) UK C) USA D) West Germany

23. Which state produces the bulk of natural rubber in India?

A) Tamilnadu B) Karnataka C) Andhra Pradesh D) Kerala

24. The total area of India is about

A) 31 lakh sq km B) 37 lakh sq km

C) 32 lakh sq km D) 35 lakh sq km

25. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The equatorial region has dense evergreen forests

having a variety of trees and other plants.

Reason (R): The equatorial region has uniformly hot wet conditions through out the year

Now select the correct answer according to the coding scheme given below:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

26. Which of the following is a planetary wind?

A) The westerlies B) Sea breeze C) Fohn D) Mistral

27. What was the population of India as per the 2001 census?

A) 102.7 crores B) 104.3 crores C) 101.2 crores D) 108.1 crores

28. Which of the following is an inland river port?

A) Kolkata B) Mumbai C) Chennai D) Tuticorin

29. Rhinoceros is unique to which of the following sanctuaries?

A) Priyar B) Gir forest C) Kaziranga D) Jim Corbett

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

30. Suez Canal was first opened in the year

A) 1839 B) 1849 C) 1859 D) 1869

31. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

A)Mt. Everest 1. South America

B)Mt.Kilimanjaro 2. Europe

C)Mt.Elbrus 3. Africa

D)Mt. Aconcagua 4. Asia

Codes:

a b c d

A) 1 2 3 4

B) 2 3 4 1

C) 3 4 1 2

D) 4 3 2 1

32. Which of the following is the smallest in terms area?

A) Vatican city B) Monaco C) Nauru D) San Marino

33. Where does the third largest concentration of population lie?

A) North America B) Eurasia C) South America D) Africa

34. McMahon line lies between which of the following countries?

A) India and Pakistan B) India and Bangladesh

C) India and China D) India and Myanmar

TNPSC GROUP 1, 2009

PRELIMINARY

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE [TAMILNADU]

1.In which year was High Court in Madras established?

A)1862 B) 1871 C)1881 D)1891

2.In which by election to the Parliament did the ADMK win for the first time?

A)Karur B) Andipatti C) Dindigul D) Madurai.

3)Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

a) DMK 1. Mango

b) AIADMK 2. Rising Sun

c) MDMK 3. Two leaves

d) PMK 4. Top

a b c d

A) 1 2 3 4

B) 2 3 4 1

C) 3 4 1 2

D) 4 3 2 1

4. Who was the chief minister of Tamilnadu during the time of Independence of India?

A) O.P. Ramasamy Reddiar B) Kamaraj C) Rajaji D) Bakthavatchalam

5. The total number of Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly is

A) 231 B) 232 C) 233 D) 234

6. In Tamilnadu farmer market is introduced by

A) M.G. Ramachandran B) Janaki Ramachandran

C) Karunanidhi D) Jayalalithaa.

7. Place known for silk fabrics is

A) Coimbatore B) Mumbai C)Kancheepuram D) Surat

8. In which year was Legislative Council abolished in Tamilnadu/

A) 1984 B) 1985 C) 1986 D) 1987

9. In the last General election of 2004 the DMK won

A) 12 seats B) 16 seats C) 14 seats D) 10 seats

10. Who is the author of the book “A Foreign Policy of India”?

A) I.K.Gujral B) B.G.Deshmukh C) L.K. Adwani D) A.J.Toynbee

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE [INDIA]

11. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

A) Industrial policy statement - 2002

B) Report on the committee on the disinvestment - 1987

of shares (Rangarajan committee)

C) Common minimum Programme of United Front Govt - 1996

D) Start of the Five year plan - 2005

12. Who said “Patriotism is religion and religion is love for India”?

A) Swami Vivekananda B) Raj Narain Bose

C) Bankim Chandra Chatterji D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

13. Which of the following monuments was built in memory of the soldiers

who lost their lives in World War I?

A)Gateway of india B) India Gate C)Vijay Path D) Victoria Memorial Hall

14. Terrorists attacked Indian parliament on

A) November 13, 2001 B) September 13, 2001

C) December 13, 2001 D) December 13, 2002

15. The Election Commission in 2000 de-recognized which national party?

A) National congress B) Janata Dal

C) CPI (M) D) CPI

16. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II

A)Lalit kala Academy 1.National Academy of Letters

B)Sangeet natak Academy 2. National institute to highlight human

biological and cultural evolution

C)Sahitya Academy 3. National Academy of Fine Arts

D)RAshtriya Manava Sangrahalaya 4. National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama

a b c d

A) 3 4 2 1

B 4 3 2 1

C) 1 3 4 2

D) 3 4 1 2

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE [WORLD]

17. Where were the principles of Panchasheel regulated?

A) Paris B) New Delhi C) Pandong D) Cairo

18. So for how many American Presidents visited India?

A) Three B) Five C) Six D) Seven

19. Which of the following largely influence the Hindustani music?

A) Arab Persian music B) Persian music

C) Central Asian tradition D) All of these

GROUP I MAIN EXAM SYLLABUS

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TNPSC GROUP I MAIN EXAM SYLLABUS CODE:001
GENERAL STUDIES
POST GRADUATE DEGREE STANDARD
(DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
FOR GROUP- I SERVICES
MAIN WRITTEN EXAMINATION

PAPER - I

	1. Modern History of India and Indian Culture.
	2. Current events of national & international importance.
	3. Statistical analysis graphs and diagrams. IN Paper - 1, Modern History of India and Indian Culture will cover the broad history of the country from about the middle of the nineteenth century and would also include questions on Gandhi, Tag ore, Nehru and Periyar the part relating to Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams will include exercises to test the candidate's ability to draw commonsense conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to point out deficiencies, limitations or inconsistencies therein.
	PAPER II
	1. Indian Polity.
	2.Indian economy and Geography of India and
	3. The role and impact of science and technology in the development of India. IN Paper - II, the part relating to Indian Polity, will include questions on the political systems in India, In the part pertaining to the Indian Economy and Geography of India; questions will be put on planning in India and the Physical, Economic and social Geography of India. In the third part relating to the role and impact of science and technology in the development of India, questions will be asked to test the candidate's awareness of the role and impact of science and technology in India, emphasis will be on applied aspects. Note: - Some of the questions asked in these papers shall be exclusively with reference to Tamil Nadu.