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Latest TNPSC Group 1 Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English
Subjects : General Science, Geography, History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu, History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu, Aptitude, Reasoning
Question Bank TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam - English
General Science
Q 1 :
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A.metastable state to any lower state
B.any higher state of lower state
C.metastable state to ground state
D.any higher state to ground state
Q 2 :
A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is
A.uniform throughout the pipe not zero
B.zero only along the axis of the pipe
C.zero at any point inside the pipe
D.maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
Q 3 :
convex lens made of glass has focal length 0.15m in air. If the refractive index of glass is 3/2, and that of water is 4/3 the focal length of lens when immersed in water is
A.0.45 m
B.0.15 m
C.0.30 m
D.0.6 m
Q 4 :
Two sources are said to be coherent if they produce waves
A.having a constant phase difference
B.of equal wavelength
C.of equal speed
D.having same shape of wavefront
Q 5 :
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A.between 7 and 8
B.between 5 and 6
C.between 6 and 7
D.between 10 and 11
Q 6 :
In the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of hydrogen per second under STP condition. The current to be passed is
A.1.93 A
B.9.65 A
C.19.3 A
D.0.965 A
Q 7 :
The one which decreases with dilution is
A.molar conductance
B.conductance
C.specific conductance
D.equivalent conductance
Q 8 :
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A.the nature of enzymes involved
B.the nature of the substrate
C.the amount of carbon dioxide released
D.the amount of oxygen utilised
Q 9 :
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
A.Water vapour
B.Carbon monoxide
C.Methane
D.Oxygen
Q 10 :
Both husband and wife have normal vision though their fathers were colorblind and mothers did not have any gene for colorblindness. The probability of their daughters becoming colorblind is
A.50%
B.75%
C.0%
D.25%
Geography
Q 11 :
Yojna a weekly journal
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 12 :
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 13 :
Devaluation of a currency means
A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Q 14 :
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A.1 and 3
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 2
D.1,2 and 3
Q 15 :
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B.Indira Mahila Yojna
C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Q 16 :
Which is the longest river in India?
A.Yamuna
B.Ganges
C.Brahmaputra
D.Godavari
Q 17 :
The Western Ghats are also known as:
A.Sahyadris
B.Vindhyas
C.Satpuras
D.Aravallis
Q 18 :
Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
A.Ganges
B.Kosi
C.Son
D.Gandak
Q 19 :
Which mountain range separates Northern India from Southern India?
A.Aravallis
B.Vindhyas
C.Eastern Ghats
D.Himalayas
Q 20 :
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which two mountain ranges?
A.Himalayas and Western Ghats
B.Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
C.Vindhyas and Satpuras
D.Aravallis and Satpuras
History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement
Q 21 :
Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states ?
A.Assam
B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Punjab
D.Tamil Nadu
Q 22 :
Which of the following statements is true ?
Statement I: Indian techniques such as Rasa and Bhawa in classical dances have their origins in Bharatmuni's Natyashastra.
Statement II: Bharatanatyam has its origin in Odisha.
A.Only Statement II is true
B.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C.Neither Statement I nor Statement II is true
D.Only Statement I is true
Q 23 :
Padma Bhushan, Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam is renowned for having trained hundreds of students in which of the following dance forms ?
A.Kuchipudi
B.Odissi
C.Bharatnatyam
D.Kathak
Q 24 :
As an exponent of Khayal, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi belonged to which music Gharana ?
A.Agra
B.Benaras
C.Kirana
D.Gwalior
Q 25 :
Which state gives the annual award Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra ?
A.Karnataka
B.Odisha
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Manipur
Q 26 :
Guru Gangadhar Pradhan Award is given in which field of art ?
A.Theatre
B.Textile Art
C.Dance
D.Painting
Q 27 :
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
A.Malik Muhammad Joyce
B.Raskhan
C.Rich Khusrow
D.Rich Hasan
Q 28 :
What was the real name of Amir Khusro?
A.Muhammad Hasan
B.Muhammad Hussain
C.Muhammad Khusrow
D.Muhammad Mine
Q 29 :
Who is considered the founder of the Sufi movement in India?
A.Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Aunty
B.Nizamuddin Awliya
C.muinuddin Chishti
D.Naseeruddin Mahmud
Q 30 :
Education has given consciousness.
A.Devotion of
B.Knowledge of
C.recidivism of
D.Sufi Don't of
Q 31 :
The name of the sitar magician is known all over the world for his music.
A.Thyagaraja
B.Tansen
C.Rahim Sen
D.Purandar Slave
Q 32 :
What was the real name of Gautam Buddha?
A.Siddhartha
B.Narendra
C.Devdutt
D.Vishal Dutt
Q 33 :
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A.1946
B.1947
C.1948
D.1950
Q 34 :
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C.Jawaharlal Nehru
D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q 35 :
The idea of the Constituent Assembly was first put forward by:
A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.M.N. Roy
C.Jawaharlal Nehru
D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q 36 :
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India was proposed in:
A.1942
B.1945
C.1946
D.1947
Q 37 :
The Constitution of India was adopted on:
A.15th August 1947
B.26th January 1950
C.26th November 1949
D.30th January 1948
Q 38 :
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of:
A.USA
B.UK
C.Canada
D.Australia
Q 39 :
The Indian Constitution was enforced on:
A.15th August 1947
B.26th January 1950
C.26th November 1949
D.30th January 1948
Q 40 :
The concept of the 'Rule of Law' in the Indian Constitution is derived from:
A.USA
B.UK
C.Germany
D.Canada
Q 41 :
The term 'Secular' was added to the Preamble by the:
A.42nd Amendment
B.44th Amendment
C.52nd Amendment
D.62nd Amendment
Q 42 :
The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution were inspired by:
A.The Constitution of Canada
B.The Constitution of Ireland
C.The Constitution of Australia
D.The Constitution of USA
Q 43 :
The Constitution of India was drafted by:
A.200 members
B.298 members
C.250 members
D.310 members
Q 44 :
The objective resolution, which later became the Preamble, was moved by:
A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.Sardar Patel
C.Jawaharlal Nehru
D.B.R. Ambedkar
Q 45 :
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights?
A.Part II
B.Part III
C.Part IV
D.Part V
Q 46 :
The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
A.UK
B.USA
C.Canada
D.Australia
Q 47 :
The Union List in the Seventh Schedule contains:
A.52 subjects
B.66 subjects
C.97 subjects
D.61 subjects
Q 48 :
The concept of a 'Federation with a strong centre' is taken from the Constitution of:
A.Canada
B.USA
C.Australia
D.Germany
Q 49 :
The President of the Constituent Assembly was:
A.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.Jawaharlal Nehru
D.Sardar Patel
Q 50 :
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
A.Article 14
B.Article 15
C.Article 17
D.Article 19
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History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement
Q 51 :
The Constitution of India was written in:
A.English only
B.Hindi only
C.Both English and Hindi
D.Regional languages
Q 52 :
The concept of 'Fundamental Duties' was added to the Constitution by the:
A.42nd Amendment
B.44th Amendment
C.46th Amendment
D.48th Amendment
Q 53 :
The original Constitution of India contained:
A.395 Articles
B.400 Articles
C.440 Articles
D.460 Articles
Q 54 :
The concept of 'Republic' in the Indian Constitution indicates that:
A.The head of state is elected
B.The head of state is nominated
C.The head of state is hereditary
D.The head of state is appointed
Q 55 :
Which article of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the Supreme Court?
A.Article 32
B.Article 124
C.Article 136
D.Article 148
Q 56 :
The Indian Constitution is described as:
A.Rigid
B.Flexible
C.Rigid and Flexible
D.None of the above
Q 57 :
The Indian Constitution has borrowed the concept of 'Fundamental Rights' from:
A.USA
B.UK
C.Canada
D.Ireland
Q 58 :
The power to amend the Constitution is vested in:
A.President
B.Parliament
C.Supreme Court
D.State Legislatures
Q 59 :
Which of the following committees recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?
A.Sarkaria Commission
B.Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
C.Swaran Singh Committee
D.Mandal Commission
Q 60 :
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution was made in:
A.1949
B.1950
C.1951
D.1952
Q 61 :
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Executive?
A.Part IV
B.Part V
C.Part VI
D.Part VII
Q 62 :
The Indian Constitution provides for a single citizenship based on the model of:
A.USA
B.UK
C.Canada
D.Australia
Q 63 :
Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
A.First Schedule
B.Second Schedule
C.Fourth Schedule
D.Sixth Schedule
Q 64 :
The concept of 'Economic and Social Planning' is a feature borrowed from the Constitution of:
A.USA
B.UK
C.USSR
D.Germany
Q 65 :
The Supreme Court of India came into being on:
A.26th January 1950
B.28th January 1950
C.15th August 1947
D.26th November 1949
Q 66 :
The Indian Constitution recognizes minorities on the basis of:
A.Caste
B.Religion
C.Language
D.Region
Q 67 :
The number of languages recognized by the Indian Constitution in the Eighth Schedule is:
A.14
B.15
C.22
D.25
Q 68 :
What is the study of ethics primarily concerned with ?
A.Economic behavior
B.Human values and moral principles
C.Physical health
D.Political systems
Q 69 :
Which of the following is a branch of ethics that deals with the philosophical study of morality ?
A.Metaphysics
B.Aesthetics
C.Normative ethics
D.Epistemology
Q 70 :
Which ethical theory focuses on the consequences of actions to determine right from wrong ?
A.Deontology
B.Virtue ethics
C.Utilitarianism
D.Ethical egoism
Q 71 :
Who is the philosopher known for the development of deontological ethics ?
A.Aristotle
B.John Stuart Mill
C.Immanuel Kant
D.Jeremy Bentham
Q 72 :
Which ethical principle emphasizes treating others as you would like to be treated ?
A.The Golden Rule
B.The Silver Rule
C.The Platinum Rule
D.The Iron Rule
Q 73 :
In ethics, what does the term "autonomy" refer to ?
A.The obligation to help others
B.The right to self-governance and make one's own decisions
C.The principle of doing no harm
D.The practice of fairness and justice
Q 74 :
Which ethical theory is most concerned with duties and rules ?
A.Consequentialism
B.Utilitarianism
C.Virtue ethics
D.Deontology
Q 75 :
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
A.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.Swami Vivekananda
C.Rabindranath Tagore
D.Mahatma Gandhi
Q 76 :
Which classical dance form is associated with Tamil Nadu ?
A.Kathak
B.Kuchipudi
C.Bharatanatyam
D.Odissi
Q 77 :
Which of the following is a famous festival of Kerala ?
A.Pongal
B.Onam
C.Baisakhi
D.Makar Sankranti
Q 78 :
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' ?
A.Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.Sarojini Naidu
C.Rabindranath Tagore
D.Subramania Bharati
Q 79 :
The Ajanta Caves are located in which state ?
A.Maharashtra
B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Bihar
D.Karnataka
Q 80 :
What is the name of the traditional Indian art of hand-painting fabric with a pen ?
A.Bandhani
B.Madhubani
C.Kalamkari
D.Pattachitra
Indian Polity
Q 81 :
Which country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a joint US-Israel strike in late February 2026?
A.Syria
B.Iraq
C.Lebanon
D.Iran
Q 82 :
What was the primary goal stated for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran?
A.Nuclear disarmament only
B.Border security
C.Economic sanctions enforcement
D.Regime change in Tehran
Q 83 :
Which Indian state won its maiden Ranji Trophy title recently (reported in early March 2026)?
A.Mumbai
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Jammu & Kashmir
D.Karnataka
Q 84 :
What funding amount did Germany announce for a new climate resilience initiative with India in February 2026?
A.EUR 10 million
B.EUR 100 million
C.EUR 50 million
D.EUR 20 million
Q 85 :
Which Indian state launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills in February 2026?
A.Kerala
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Uttarakhand
D.Himachal Pradesh
Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
Q 86 :
Which sector contributes the highest to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
A.Agriculture
B.Industry
C.Services
D.Manufacturing
Q 87 :
What type of economy does India have?
A.Capitalist
B.Socialist
C.Mixed
D.Communist
Q 88 :
The term 'Demographic Dividend' refers to:
A.Increase in agricultural production
B.Rise in the working-age population
C.Growth in foreign investments
D.Surge in industrial output
Q 89 :
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Indian economy?
A.Predominantly urban
B.High dependency on agriculture
C.Low population density
D.Export-oriented manufacturing
Q 90 :
The 'Informal Sector' in India refers to:
A.Organized and registered businesses
B.Unorganized and unregistered businesses
C.Government enterprises
D.Foreign direct investments
Q 91 :
Which organization is responsible for calculating India's GDP?
A.Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B.NITI Aayog
C.Ministry of Finance
D.Central Statistics Office (CSO)
Q 92 :
The term 'Inclusive Growth' in the Indian context means:
A.Growth that includes foreign investments
B.Growth that benefits all sections of society
C.Growth limited to urban areas
D.Growth focused only on industrial sectors
Q 93 :
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian economy?
A.Large population
B.Predominance of agriculture
C.High per capita income
D.Mixed economic system
Q 94 :
The 'Green Revolution' in India was associated with:
A.Industrial growth
B.Agricultural productivity
C.Information technology
D.Environmental conservation
Q 95 :
Which sector is known as the 'Primary Sector' in the Indian economy?
A.Agriculture and allied activities
B.Manufacturing
C.Services
D.Information Technology
Q 96 :
The First Five-Year Plan in India was launched in:
A.1947
B.1950
C.1951
D.1955
Q 97 :
The main focus of the Second Five-Year Plan was:
A.Agriculture
B.Heavy industries
C.Services
D.Information technology
Q 98 :
Which model was adopted during the Second Five-Year Plan?
A.Harrod-Domar Model
B.Mahalanobis Model
C.Solow Model
D.Keynesian Model
Q 99 :
The Third Five-Year Plan aimed at:
A.Self-reliance in food production
B.Rapid industrialization
C.Expansion of education
D.Development of the service sector
Q 100 :
The concept of 'Rolling Plan' was introduced during which period?
A.1978-1980
B.1985-1990
C.1992-1997
D.2002-2007
Q 101 :
The Eighth Five-Year Plan emphasized:
A.Liberalization and privatization
B.Green Revolution
C.Heavy industries
D.Rural development
Q 102 :
Which Five-Year Plan is also known as the 'Gadgil Yojana'?
A.Third
B.Fourth
C.Fifth
D.Sixth
Q 103 :
The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed for an average annual growth rate of:
A.7%
B.8%
C.9%
D.10%
Q 104 :
The term 'Garibi Hatao' (Eradicate Poverty) was popularized during which Five-Year Plan?
A.Third
B.Fourth
C.Fifth
D.Sixth
Q 105 :
The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in:
A.2012
B.2014
C.2015
D.2016
Q 106 :
The main objective of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was:
A.Faster and more inclusive growth
B.Industrial development
C.Infrastructure expansion
D.Technological advancement
Q 107 :
The Ninth Five-Year Plan focused primarily on:
A.IT sector development
B.Agriculture and rural development
C.Urbanization
D.Defense modernization
Q 108 :
Which Five-Year Plan was terminated one year before its completion?
A.Third
B.Fourth
C.Fifth
D.Sixth
Q 109 :
The concept of 'Indicative Planning' was adopted during which plan?
A.Seventh
B.Eighth
C.Ninth
D.Tenth
Q 110 :
The approach paper for the Tenth Five-Year Plan emphasized:
A.Poverty alleviation
B.Environmental sustainability
C.Good governance
D.All of the above
Q 111 :
The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-85) is also known as:
A.Rolling Plan
B.Janata Plan
C.Garibi Hatao Plan
D.Infrastructure Plan
Q 112 :
The main focus of the Seventh Five-Year Plan was:
A.Industrial growth
B.Food security
C.Energy production
D.Employment generation
Q 113 :
The Twelfth Five-Year Plan period was:
A.2007-2012
B.2012-2017
C.2015-2020
D.2017-2022
Q 114 :
The term ‘Human Capital Formation’ was emphasized in which Five-Year Plan?
A.Fifth
B.Sixth
C.Seventh
D.Eighth
Q 115 :
The Eleventh Five-Year Plan was also known as:
A.Infrastructure Development Plan
B.Inclusive Growth Plan
C.Agricultural Growth Plan
D.Economic Reforms Plan
Q 116 :
The Tenth Five-Year Plan aimed to double the per capita income by:
A.2010
B.2015
C.2020
D.2025
Q 117 :
The First Five-Year Plan was based on which model?
A.Harrod-Domar Model
B.Mahalanobis Model
C.Keynesian Model
D.Solow Growth Model
Q 118 :
The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized the development of:
A.Agriculture
B.Heavy industries
C.Small-scale industries
D.Infrastructure
Q 119 :
Which Five-Year Plan is also known as the ‘Employment-Oriented Plan’?
A.Sixth
B.Seventh
C.Eighth
D.Ninth
Q 120 :
The Planning Commission was established in which year?
A.1947
B.1950
C.1951
D.1952
Q 121 :
The first chairman of the Planning Commission was:
A.Jawaharlal Nehru
B.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.Sardar Patel
Q 122 :
NITI Aayog was established in which year?
A.2012
B.2014
C.2015
D.2016
Q 123 :
Which body replaced the Planning Commission in India?
A.Ministry of Finance
B.NITI Aayog
C.Economic Advisory Council
D.Finance Commission
Q 124 :
Who is the ex-officio chairman of NITI Aayog?
A.The President of India
B.The Prime Minister of India
C.The Finance Minister of India
D.The RBI Governor
Q 125 :
The NITI Aayog functions under the:
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Home Affairs
C.Ministry of Planning
D.Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
Q 126 :
Which of the following is NOT a function of NITI Aayog?
A.Formulating Five-Year Plans
B.Promoting cooperative federalism
C.Advising on policy and program frameworks
D.Encouraging state participation in governance
Q 127 :
The full-time members of NITI Aayog are:
A.Appointed by the Finance Minister
B.Appointed by the Prime Minister
C.Elected by Parliament
D.Selected by the President of India
Q 128 :
NITI Aayog’s strategy for ‘New India @75’ aims to achieve key developmental goals by:
A.2022
B.2025
C.2030
D.2050
Q 129 :
The Planning Commission prepared Five-Year Plans based on:
A.Directive Principles of State Policy
B.Market demand
C.Presidential orders
D.State recommendations
Q 130 :
Who was the first Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission?
A.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B.Gulzarilal Nanda
C.Dr. Manmohan Singh
D.K.C. Pant
Q 131 :
NITI Aayog promotes the concept of:
A.Centralized planning
B.Decentralized cooperative federalism
C.Command economy
D.Mixed economy
Q 132 :
The Governing Council of NITI Aayog consists of:
A.All Chief Ministers of States and UTs
B.Union Ministers only
C.Members of Parliament
D.Members of Rajya Sabha
Q 133 :
The NITI Aayog emphasizes on:
A.Resource allocation
B.Policy think tank approach
C.Centralized economic planning
D.Short-term economic growth
Q 134 :
Which was the last Five-Year Plan in India?
A.10th Plan
B.11th Plan
C.12th Plan
D.13th Plan
Q 135 :
What is the main difference between the Planning Commission and NITI Aayog?
A.Planning Commission was more policy-oriented, while NITI Aayog is implementation-based
B.Planning Commission had more state participation
C.NITI Aayog follows Five-Year Plans
D.Planning Commission was a statutory body, while NITI Aayog is not
History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
Q 136 :
Which period is considered the golden age of Tamil literature?
A.Sangam Age
B.Chola Period
C.Vijayanagara Empire
D.British Rule
Q 137 :
What is the main source of information about the Sangam period?
A.Rock Edicts
B.Sangam Literature
C.Inscriptions in Temples
D.Palm Leaf Manuscripts
Q 138 :
Which Sangam text is considered a comprehensive work on ethics and morality?
A.Tolkappiyam
B.Silappadikaram
C.Thirukkural
D.Manimekalai
Q 139 :
The Megalithic culture in Tamil Nadu is associated with which archaeological site?
A.Adichanallur
B.Keeladi
C.Poompuhar
D.Kodumanal
Q 140 :
Which major archaeological discovery in Tamil Nadu provided evidence of an advanced urban civilization similar to the Indus Valley?
A.Keeladi Excavation
B.Arikamedu
C.Adichanallur
D.Korkai
Q 141 :
Which Sangam-era port was an important trade center with Rome and Greece?
A.Kaveripoompattinam
B.Kanchipuram
C.Madurai
D.Thanjavur
Q 142 :
Who is considered the father of Tamil literature?
A.Avvaiyar
B.Thiruvalluvar
C.Tolkappiyar
D.Ilango Adigal
Q 143 :
The term 'Sangam' in Sangam Literature refers to:
A.A religious text
B.A literary academy
C.A political organization
D.A war council
Q 144 :
Which epic describes the story of Kovalan and Kannagi?
A.Silappadikaram
B.Manimekalai
C.Purananuru
D.Periya Puranam
Q 145 :
Who wrote the Tamil grammar book ‘Tolkappiyam’?
A.Ilango Adigal
B.Thiruvalluvar
C.Tolkappiyar
D.Kambar
Q 146 :
Which Tamil epic is known for its Buddhist influences?
A.Silappadikaram
B.Manimekalai
C.Purananuru
D.Thirukkural
Q 147 :
Which dynasty was prominent during the Sangam period?
A.Chola
B.Pallava
C.Chera
D.All of the above
Q 148 :
The famous Tamil poetess Avvaiyar was associated with which period?
A.Sangam Age
B.Pallava Period
C.Chola Period
D.Vijayanagara Period
Q 149 :
Which inscription provides information about Tamil-Brahmi script?
A.Keeladi Inscriptions
B.Korkai Inscriptions
C.Edakkal Inscriptions
D.Adichanallur Inscriptions
Q 150 :
Which ancient Tamil text discusses the ethics of kingship?
A.Purananuru
B.Agananuru
C.Tirukkural
D.Silappadikaram
Q 151 :
Who composed the Periya Puranam?
A.Sekkizhar
B.Kamban
C.Thiruvalluvar
D.Ilango Adigal
Q 152 :
What was the primary economic activity of the Sangam period?
A.Agriculture
B.Trade
C.Handicrafts
D.All of the above
Q 153 :
Which Chola king built the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
A.Rajaraja Chola I
B.Rajendra Chola I
C.Aditya Chola I
D.Kulothunga Chola I
Q 154 :
Which river was significant to the civilization of the Sangam period?
A.Ganga
B.Yamuna
C.Kaveri
D.Narmada
Q 155 :
Who is regarded as the first poet of Tamil literature?
A.Kapilar
B.Avvaiyar
C.Tolkappiyar
D.Thiruvalluvar
Q 156 :
Which Tamil text provides details about the trade and economy of the Sangam period?
A.Pattinappalai
B.Silappadikaram
C.Manimekalai
D.Purananuru
Q 157 :
Which ancient Tamil grammar book classifies Tamil poetry into Agam (love) and Puram (war)?
A.Tolkappiyam
B.Nannul
C.Periyapuranam
D.Kambaramayanam
Q 158 :
Which Sangam literature collection contains 400 poems describing heroic deeds?
A.Agananuru
B.Purananuru
C.Natrinai
D.Kurunthogai
Q 159 :
Which foreign traveler mentioned the Tamil society and its flourishing trade during the Sangam period?
A.Megasthenes
B.Ptolemy
C.Strabo
D.Fa-Hien
Q 160 :
Keeladi excavation in Tamil Nadu provides evidence of which ancient civilization?
A.Indus Valley Civilization
B.Vedic Civilization
C.Sangam Age Civilization
D.Mauryan Civilization
Q 161 :
Which ancient Tamil port town is believed to have been submerged under the sea?
A.Korkai
B.Poompuhar
C.Arikamedu
D.Uraiyur
Q 162 :
Which Pandya king was a great patron of Tamil literature?
A.Nedunchezhiyan
B.Rajaraja Chola
C.Mahendravarman
D.Pulakesin II
Q 163 :
Which Sangam poet praised Chera kings in his poems?
A.Kapilar
B.Ilango Adigal
C.Nakkirar
D.Avvaiyar
Q 164 :
Which literary work is known as the ‘Bible of the Tamil land’?
A.Silappadikaram
B.Manimekalai
C.Thirukkural
D.Tolkappiyam
Q 165 :
Who is credited with writing ‘Silappadikaram’?
A.Ilango Adigal
B.Thiruvalluvar
C.Avvaiyar
D.Kambar
Q 166 :
The concept of ‘Aham’ and ‘Puram’ is prominent in which type of Tamil literature?
A.Bhakti Literature
B.Sangam Literature
C.Jain Literature
D.Chola Literature
Q 167 :
Which dynasty was associated with the port town of Korkai?
A.Chera
B.Chola
C.Pandya
D.Pallava
Q 168 :
Who is known as the ‘King of Tamil Poets’ (Kavichakravarti)?
A.Kamban
B.Subramania Bharathi
C.Ilango Adigal
D.Tolkappiyar
Q 169 :
Which Tamil inscription provides information about the naval power of the Cholas?
A.Kanchipuram Inscriptions
B.Thanjavur Inscriptions
C.Anaimangalam Copper Plates
D.Keeladi Inscriptions
Q 170 :
Who was the famous Tamil poet of the Bhakti movement known for his devotional hymns?
A.Thirugnana Sambandar
B.Tolkappiyar
C.Kapilar
D.Bharathidasan
Q 171 :
Which Tamil poet wrote ‘Kambaramayanam’?
A.Kambar
B.Ilango Adigal
C.Thiruvalluvar
D.Sekkizhar
Q 172 :
What is the primary theme of the epic ‘Manimekalai’?
A.Hindu philosophy
B.Buddhist teachings
C.Jainism
D.Shaivism
Q 173 :
Which classical Tamil text is considered a political and administrative guide?
A.Tolkappiyam
B.Silappadikaram
C.Tirukkural
D.Agananuru
Q 174 :
What was the capital of the Sangam-era Pandyas?
A.Uraiyur
B.Madurai
C.Kanchipuram
D.Thanjavur
Q 175 :
Which Tamil literary work belongs to the ‘Pathinenkilkanakku’ collection?
A.Tirukkural
B.Silappadikaram
C.Manimekalai
D.Kamba Ramayanam
Aptitude
Q 176 :
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A.51:52
B.52:53
C.51:53
D.52:55
Q 177 :
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A.√49
B.0.125
C.√2
D.22/7
Q 178 :
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A.35600
B.34500
C.9630
D.93600
Q 179 :
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A.3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B.7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C.3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D.5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Q 180 :
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A.36
B.38
C.310
D.96
Q 181 :
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A.4
B.3
C.2
D.5
Q 182 :
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A.3/5
B.2/3
C.4/5
Q 183 :
Chemistry but not in Physics.
A.318
B.198
C.213
D.206
Q 184 :
Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.
A.558
B.718
C.628
D.None of these
Q 185 :
What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?
A.20%
B.25%
C.30%
D.40%
Q 186 :
What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?
A.19%
B.31%
C.44%
D.None of these
Q 187 :
What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?
A.38%
B.48%
C.51%
D.None of these
Q 188 :
What is the percentage of persons who read only A but neither B nor C ?
A.4%
B.3%
C.1%
D.None of these
Q 189 :
If A and B are any two sets, then what is A á´– (A á´— B) equal to ?
A.Complement of A
B.Complement of B
C.B
D.A
Q 190 :
40% of the people read newspaper X, 50% read newspaper Y and 10% read both the papers. What percentage of the people read neither newspaper ?
A.10%
B.15%
C.20%
D.25%
Reasoning
Q 191 :
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A.Two
B.Three
C.Five
D.Four
E.None of these
Q 192 :
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.True
B.False
C.Uncertain
D.None
Q 193 :
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A.A
B.E
C.T
D.X
E.Y
Q 194 :
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.More than three
Q 195 :
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.More than three
Q 196 :
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
A.X
B.W
C.I
D.H
Q 197 :
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
A.SUM
B.BIG
C.Both BIG and THE
D.FOR
E.Both FOR and BIG
Q 198 :
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
A.AND
B.FOR
C.THE
D.BIG
E.SUM
Q 199 :
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.Four
Q 200 :
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
