Model Question Paper (Preliminary Examination) for revised syllabus pertaining

to the recruitment to the posts included in Combined Civil Services

Examination - II / II A (Group – II/II A Services) (Hosted on 01.11.2019)

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1. What are the characteristics of “rote learning” ?

(i) Does not allow the learner to associate himself / herself with
the surroundings.

(ii) Infuses rigidity in the thinking process.

(iii) Allows the learner to dynamically adapt to the changes in the

surroundings.
(iv) Improves the questioning ability.

[A] (iii) only [B] (i) only

[C] (i), (ii) and (iv) only [D] (i) and (ii) only

bghUSzuhky; fw;wYf;Fhpa gz;gpay;g[fs; ahit ?

(i) fw;gth; jd;idr; Rw;wpa[s;s NHnyhL xU’;fpize;J bray;gl

mDkjpg;gjpy;iy/

(ii) rpe;jpf;Fk; Kiwapy; ,Wf;fkhd jd;ikia cl;g[Fj;JfpwJ/

(iii) fw;gtiur; R{H;epiyf;nfw;g bjhlh;e;J cj;ntfkhfj; jd;id khw;wpf;

bfhs;s mDkjpf;fpwJ/

(iv) nfs;tp nfl;Fk; jpwid mjpfhpf;fpwJ/

[A] (iii) kl;Lk; [B] (i) kl;Lk;

[C] (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk; [D] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

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2. Which one of the following is the best anti-dote to superstitious
beliefs ?
[A] Scientific Knowledge.

[B] Scientific temper.

[C] Untested and un-proven knowledge.

[D] Strong faith in the long held ideas.

gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; K:l ek;gpf;iffSf;fhd kpf tPupakhd vjpu; kUe;J vJ ?

[A] mwptpay; mwpt[/

[B] mwptpay; kdg;gh’;F/

[C] Ma;t[f;F cl;gLj;jg;glhj kw;Wk; epU:gpf;fg;glhj mwpt[.

[D] ePz;l fhykhf ,Ue;J tUk; vz;z’;fspd; kPjhd ek;gpf;if/

3. What are the characteristics of “Scientific temper” ?

(i) Questioning others‟ ideas irrespective of their social position.

(ii) Analyzing others‟ opinions.

(iii) Applying logic.

(iv) In view of others‟ social position, accepting their ideas without

questioning or analyzing them.

[A] (i) and (ii) only [B] (ii) and (iii) only

[C] (iv) only [D] (i), (ii) and (iii) only

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 mwptpay; kdg;gh’;fpd; gz;gpay;g[fs; ahit >

(i) kw;wth;fspd; fUj;Jf;fis mtu;fspd; rK:f epiyiag;

bghUl;gLj;jhky; nfs;tpf;Fs;shf;FtJ/

(ii) kw;wth;fspd; fUj;Jf;fisg; gFg;gha;t[ bra;tJ/

(iii) ju;f;fj;ij gad;gLj;JtJ/

(iv) kw;wtu;fspd; fUj;Jf;fis mtu;fspd; rK:f epiyapd; fhuzkhf

nfs;tp nfl;fhkYk;. gFg;gha;t[ bra;ahkYk; Vw;Wf; bfhs;tJ/

[A] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk; [B] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

[C] (iv) kl;Lk; [D] (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

4. The reason behind the spectacular brilliance of diamonds and

twinkling of stars is:
[A] Total internal reflection [B] Total external reflection

[C] Partial reflection [D] None of the above

ituk; fz;izf; ftu b$hypg;gjw;Fk;. tpz;kPd;fs; kpd;Dtjw;Fk; fhuzk; :

[A] KG mf vjpbuhspg;g[/ [B] KG g[w vjpbuhspg;g[/

[C] gFjp vjpbuhspg;g[/ [D] nkw;Twpa vita[k; ,y;iy/

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5. Assertion(A): Some sea turtles (loggerhead turtles) return to their birth
beach many decades after they were born to nest and lay
eggs.

Reason ( R ) : The turtles can perceive variations in magnetic parameters

of Earth which memory helps them in returning to their
homeland.

[A] (A) is true , (R) is false.

[B] Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation
of (A).
[C] (A) is false (R) is true.

[D] Both (A) and (R) are true , but (R) is not the correct explanation
of (A).

Tw;W (A): rpy fly; Mikfs; (yhfu;b~l; fly; Mik) mit gpwe;j
flw;fiunahuk; gy Mz;LfSf;Fg; gpwFk; te;J
Kl;ilapLfpd;wd/

fhuzk;( R ) : Mikfs; j’;fsJ gpwe;j flw;fiuiaf; fz;lwpa g[tpf;fhe;j

cUg;gjpj;jy; vDk; Kiwiaf; ifahSfpd;wd/ ,e;j
Mikfs; gy;ntW ,l’;fspd; fhe;jg;g[ytypikia epidtpy;
bfhs;Sk; Mw;wy; cilait/ ,J mit jhafj;jpw;Fj;
jpUk;g[tjw;F cjt[fpwJ/

[A] (A) சரி, ஆனால் (R) jtW/

[B] (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; சரி, ம஫லும்; (R) என்பது (A) tpw;F

rhpahd tpsf;fkhFk;/
[C] (A) jtW, ஆனால் (R) சரி /

[D] The
(A) kw;Wk; turtle
(R) ,uz; Lk; சரிcompressive variations
, ஆனால் (R) என்பது in
(A) tpw;F rhpahd

tpsf;fky;magnetize
y/ parameter of earth memory helps

them in returning to their homeland

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6. If a single nail pricks our body, it is very painful. How it is
possible for the people to lie down on a bed of nails and still
remain unhurt ?
[A] Because the area of contact is the same.

[B] Because the area of contact is less.

[C] Because the area of contact is more.

[D] None of the above.

rpW Mzp ekJ cliyj; Jisf;Fk; nghJ typia czh;fpnwhk;/ Mdhy; rpyh;
Mzpg; gLf;ifapy; gLj;jhYk; mth;fSf;F ve;jg; ghjpg;g[k; Vw;gLtjpy;iyna
- vg;go?

[A] Vbddpy; mjd; bjhL gug;g[ rkk;/

[B] Vbddpy; mjd; bjhL gug;g[ Fiwt[.

[C] Vbddpy; mjd; bjhL gug;g[ mjpfk;.

[D] nkw;Twpa vJt[kpy;iy/

7. When you go for a ride in a merry-go-round in amusement

parks, you will experience an outward pull as merry-go-round
rotates about the vertical axis. The reason for this is :

[A] Centrifugal force [B] Centripetal force

[C] Straight line force [D] Circular force

bghGJnghf;Fg; g{‘;fhtpy; Fil ,uhl;odj;jpy; Rw;Wk;nghJ. Fil ,uhl;odk;

xU br’;Fj;J mr;irg;gw;wp RHYk; nghJ. ehk; xU btspnehf;fpa jpirapy;
Vw;gLk; ,Gtpiria czh;fpnwhk;/ mjw;fhd fhuzk; vJ ?

[A] ika tpyf;F tpir [B] ika nehf;F tpir

[C] neh;nfhl;L tpir [D] RHw;rp tpir

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8. The element which is a constituent of chlorophyll and gives
green colour to the leaf of plant is :

[A] Sodium [B] Copper

9.
[C] Potassium [D] Magnesium
10.
11.jhtuj;jpd; ,iyfs; gr;ir epwkhf ,Ug;gjw;Ff; fhuzkhd. jhtuj;jpd;
12.gr;iraj;jpy; cs;s cnyhfk; :

[A] nrhoak; [B] jhkpuk;

[C] bghl;lhrpak; [D] bkf;dPrpak;

9. Silver metal is a white lustrous metal. Over a period of time

silver articles becomes black - Why ?

[A] Carbon dioxide gas in atmosphere reacts with silver to form a

black coating.
[B] Hydrogen sulphide gas preserved in atmosphere reacts with
silver to form a black coating.
[C] Silver reacts with moisture to form black coating.

[D] Silver reacts with nitrogen to form silver nitride, which is black.

bts;sp. xU xspUk; btz;ikahd cnyhfkhFk;. Mdhy; ehl;fs; bry;yr;

bry;;y. bts;spapd; epwk; fUg;ghf khWtJ Vd; ?

[A] bts;sp. tspkz;lyj;jpy; cs;s fhh;gd; il Mf;irL

tha[t[ld; tpidg[hpe;J. fUg;g[ epwkhf khWfpwJ/

[B] bts;sp. tspkz;lyj;jpy; cs;s icwl;u$d; ry;igL; tha[t[ld;

tpidg[hpe;J. fUg;g[ epwkhf khWfpwJ/

[C] bts;sp. fhw;wpy; cs;s <ug;gjj;Jld; tpidg[hpe;J. fUg;g[

epwkhf khWfpwJ/

[D] bts;sp. tspkz;lyj;jpy; cs;s iel;u$Dld; nrh;e;J bts;sp

iel;iulhf khwp. fUg;g[ epwj;ijj; jUfpd;wJ/

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 10. Which of the antibody that provides early diagnosis of Dengue
and the virus which causes Dengue is called :
[A] Ig M and Flavivirius [B] Ig G and Flavivirius

[C] Ig M and Togavirius [D] Ig M and Alphavirius

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; bjhlf;f epiyapnyna bl’;Ftpidf; fz;lwpa cjt[k;

vjph;g;bghUs; kw;Wk; bl’;Ftpid cz;lhf;Fk; itu!; vJ>

[A] Ig M kw;Wk; gpshtp itu!; [B] Ig G kw;Wk; gpshtp itu!;

[C] Ig M kw;Wk; nlhfh itu!; [D] Ig M kw;Wk; My;gh itu!;

11. Under which category Pencillium does come ?

____________________
[A] Algae : [B] Fungus

[C] Protozoa [D] Bacteria

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; bgd;rpypak; ve;j tifiar; rhh;e;jJ >

[A] ghrpfs; [B] g{‚;ir

[C] xU bry; caphp [D] ghf;Ohpah

12. Which disease is transmitted through saliva and respiratory

droplets
[A] Mumps [B] Measles

[C] Flu [D] Small pox

ve;j nehahdJ ckpH;ePh; kw;Wk; Rthr ePu;j;Jspfspdhy; gut[fpwJ ?

[A] bghd;Df;F tP’;fp [B] jl;lk;ik

[C] ஃg;S [D] rpd;dk;ik

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13. Which one of the following is considered as Chemical messengers.

[A] Enzymes [B] Vitamins

[C] Minerals [D] Hormones

fPH;f;fhz;gitfspy; ntjpapay; bra;jpfis mDg;g[dh;fshff; fUjg;gLtJ vJ>

[A] behjpfs; [B] itl;lkpd;fs;

[C] kpduy;fs; [D] ~hu;nkhd;fs;

14. Imagine the following hypothetical situation:

(i) Putting together all the plants of the plant kingdom on the Earth.

(ii) Putting together all the animals of the animal kingdom on the
Earth.
Thereafter weighing (i) and (ii) separately
[A] (i) and (ii) are of same weight.
[B] (i) is heavier than (ii)
[C] (ii) is heavier than (i)
[D] None of the above

gpd;tUk; fw;gidahd NH;epiy Fwpj;J rpe;jpf;ft[k;

(i) g{kpapy; cs;s jhtuf;FLk;gj;jpd; midj;Jj; jhtu’;fisa[k; xd;whfr; nru;f;f

ntz;Lk;/
(ii) g{kpapy; cs;s tpy’;Ff; FLk;gj;jpd; midj;J tpy’;Ffisa[k; xd;whfr;
nru;f;f ntz;Lk;/

gpd;dh; (i) kw;Wk; (ii) Mfpatw;wpd; vilfisj; jdpj;jdpna fzf;fpLk; bghGJ :

[A] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) Mfpa ,uz;Lk; xnu vilapidf; bfhz;oUf;Fk;/
[B] (i) ,d; vil (ii) ,d; vilia tpl mjpfkhf ,Uf;Fk;/
[C] (ii) ,d; vil (i) ,d; viliatpl mjpfkhf ,Uf;Fk;/
[D] nkw;fz;l vita[k; ,y;iy/

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15. The largest reservoir of phosphorous in the biosphere is

[A] Atmosphere [B] Rock

[C] Ocean [D] Animal body

fPH;f;fz;litfspy; ,aw;ifapy; gh!;gu!; v’;F mjpf mstpy; fhzg;gLfpwJ ?

[A] tspkz;lyk; [B] ghiw

[C] fly; [D] tpy';Ffspd; cly;

16) Recently we read in newspapers about the GM crops. What is the full
form of GM ?

[A] Genetically Marketed.

[B] Genetically Modified.

[C] Green and Moisturous.

[D] Globally Marketed.

mz;ikapy; ehk; bra;jpj; jhs;fspy; GM gapu;fs; Fwpj;J goj;jpUg;nghk;/

GM vd;gjd; tpupthf;fk; vd;d>

[A] kugQq uPjpahf re;ijg;gLj;Jjy;/

[B] kugQq khw;wg;gl;l

[C] gRik kw;Wk; <uk;/

[D] cyfshtpa re;ijg;gLj;Jjy;/

17) The Nobel Prize (2019) for Economics has been awarded to
Dr. Abhijit Banerjee and two others for their experimental approach
to:

[A] Eradicate black money.

[B] Strengthen the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
[C] Eradicate gender bias at work place.
[D] Alleviate global poverty.

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 2019 –Mk; Mz;od; bghUshjhuj;jpw;fhd nehgy; gupR Dr. mgp$pj; ghdu;$p
kw;Wk; ,UtUf;F mtu;fsJ ve;j nju;tha;t[ mQqFKiwapd; bghUl;L
tH’;fg;gl;lJ>

[A] fWg;g[g; gz xHpg;g[/

[B] gd;dhl;L gz epjpaj;ij tYg;bgw bra;jy;/
[C] ntiy bra;a[k; ,l’;fspy; ghypd ghFghl;il xHpj;jy;/
[D] cyfshtpa tWikia kl;Lg;gLj;Jjy;/

18. The Tamil film “Asuran” is based on the acclaimed novel “Vekkai”.
The author of the novel “Vekkai” is :

[A] Su. Venkatesan

[B] Konangi
[C] Poomani
[D] Choodamani

jkpH;j; jpiug; glkhd *mRud;* g[fH;bgw;w *btf;if * vDk; g[jpdj;ij

mog;gilahff; bfhz;ljhFk;/ *btf;if * vDk; g[jpdj;jpd; Mrpupau; :

[A] R/ bt’;fnlrd;

[B] nfhz’;fp

[C] g{kzp

[D] N:lhkzp

19. The telephone number allotted for 24 hour “Women Helpline” in

Tamil Nadu for immediate and Emergency response to women
affected by violence is :

[A] 108
[B] 181
[C] 888
[D] 208

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 jkpH;ehl;oy; td;Kiwahy; ghjpf;fg;gLk; bgz;fSf;F 24 kzp neuKk; cldo mtru
cjtp tH’;f tHp tif bra;a[k; bjhiyngrp cjtpj; jpl;lj;jpw;fhf xJf;fg;gl;Ls;s
bjhiyngrp vz; :

[A] 108
[B] 181
[C] 888
[D] 208

20) According to “The Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace

(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013”, sexual
harassment includes :

(i) Physical contact

(ii) Making sexually coloured remarks

(iii) Demanding sexual favours

(iv) Showing pornography

Which of the above is/are true?

[A] (i) only

[B] (i) and (ii) only

[C] (ii) and (iii) only

[D] All the above

gzpapl’;fspy; bgz;fSf;F vjpuhd ghypay; Jd;g[Wj;jy; ( jLg;g[. jil kw;Wk; jPu;t[)

rl;lk; 2013?,d; go ghypay; Jd;g[Wj;jy; vDk; brhy; cs;slf;fpaJ :

(i) cliyj; bjhLjy;

(ii) Mghrk; fye;j $hilg;ngr;R

(iii) ghypay; njitfis epiwntw;w tw;g[Wj;Jjy;

(iv) Mghrg; gl’;fisf; fhl;Ljy;

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 nkw;fz;ltw;Ws; rupahdJ-it vJ-vit >

[A] (i) kl;Lk;

[B] (i) மற்றும் (ii) மட்டும்

[C] (ii) மற்றும் (iii) மட்டும்

[D] மமற்கூறிய அனைத்தும்

21) Which one of the following is not the aim of „Digital India‟ ?

[A] Paperless governance

[B] Person less governance

[C] Encouraging intermediaries

[D] Cashless governance

fPH;fz;ltw;Ws; vJ *o$pl;ly; ,e;jpah*?tpd; nehf;fk; my;y>

[A] fhfpjk; ,y;yhj MSif/

[B] kdpju;fs; ,y;yhj MSif.

[C] ,ilj;jufu;fis Cf;Ftpj;jy;.

[D] gzkpy;yhj MSif/

22) The port of India which has quick access to Suez Canal is :

[A] Mumbai
[B] Kochi
[C] Chennai
[D] Kolkata

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 R{a!; fhy;thia Fiwe;j neuj;jpy; brd;wila[k; epiyapy; mike;Js;s ,e;jpaj;
JiwKfk; vJ>

(A) Kk;ig

(B) bfhr;rp

(C) brd;id

(D) bfhy;fj;jh

23) Which State is called the “Fruit Bowl” ?

(A) Punjab
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Karnataka

ve;j khepyk; “gHf; fpz;zk;” vd miHf;fg;gLfpwJ?

(A) g‛;rhg;
(B) ,khr;ryg; gpunjrk;
(C) nkfhyah
(D) fh;ehlfh

24) Under which category of roads does the Zojila-Kargil road of India fall?

(A) National Highway

(B) International Highway
(C) Border Road
(D) State Highway

,e;jpahtpy; cs;s nrh$pyh ? fhh;fpy; rhiy vg;gphpitr; rhh;e;jJ ?

(A) njrpa beL‛;rhiy

(B) gd;dhl;L beL‛;rhiy
(C) vy;iyg;g[wr; rhiy
(D) khepy beL‛;rhiy

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25) “ Rupay Card services ” were launched by :

(A) National Payments Corporation of India.

(B) Reserve Bank of India.
(C) NITI Aayog.
(D) None of the above.
“ U:ng ml;il nritfs; ”; ahuhy; bjhl’;fg;gl;lJ ?

(A) ,e;jpa njrpa brYj;Jjy; fHfk;.

(B) ,e;jpa hprh;t; t’;fp.

(C) epjp Mnahf;.

(D) nkw;Twpa vita[kpy;iy/

26) Which of the following is incorrectly paired ?

(A) NEFT – National Electronic Funds Transfer.

(B) IFSC – Indian Financial System Code.
(C) RTGS – Real Time Gross Settlement System.
(D) ECS – Emergency Clearing System.
fPH;fz;ltw;wpy; vJ jtwhfg; bghUj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ ?

(A) NEFT – njrpa kpd;dQq epjp ghpkhw;wk;.

(B) IFSC – ,e;jpa epjp mikg;g[f; FwpaPL.

(C) RTGS – cz;ik neu bkhj;jj; jPh;tf mikg;g[fs;.

(D) ECS – mtru fhyj; jPh;tf Kiw.

27) Who was the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation

(ISRO) at the time of launch of Chandrayan-I ?

(A) Dr. Mayilsamy Annadurai

(B) Dr. K. Sivan
(C) Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
(D) Dr. K. Radhakrishnan

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 re;jpuhad;?I tpz;zpy; Vtg;gl;l nghJ ,e;jpa tpz;btsp Muha;r;rpf; fHfj;jpd;
jiytuhf ,Ue;jtu; ahu;>

(A) Kidth; kapy;rhkp mz;zhJiu

(B) Kidth; nf/ rptd;

(C) Kidth; $p / khjtd; ehah;

(D) Kidth; nf/ uhjhfpUc&;zd;

28) With which of the following is Arunachalam Muruganantham, an

Inventor and Social Entrepreneur associated with ?

(A) Low cost electrical motor vehicle.

(B) Non-stop water motor.
(C) Low cost sanitary napkin.
(D) Highly efficient solar batteries.

fz;Lgpog;ghsUk;. rK:fj; bjhHpy; KidnthUkhd mUzhr;ryk; KUfhde;jk;

vd;gth; gpd;tUk; vtw;Wld; bjhlh;g[ilath; ?

(A) Fiwe;j tpiy kpd;rhu thfdk;

(B) ,iltplhky; ePu; ,iwf;Fk; ,ae;jpuk;

(C) Fiwe;j tpiy tplha;f;fhy mizahil

(D) cau;jpwd; Nupa kpd;fy’;fs;

29) The Union Government is making efforts to connect the

unconnected parts of the country. What is the name of the airport
opened at Sikkim in the year 2018 as a part of such efforts?

(A) Bagdogra
(B) Pakyong
(C) Hubli
(D) Belagavi

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 eLtz; muR ,Jtiu ,izf;fg;glhj ehl;od; gFjpfis ,izg;gjw;fhd
Kaw;rpfis nkw;bfhz;LtUfpwJ/ mj;jifa xU eltof;ifahf 2018 Mk; Mz;L
rpf;fpkpy; jpwf;fg;gl;l tpkhd epiyaj;jpd; bgah; vd;d>

(A) ghf;nlhf;uh
(B) ghf;nah’;
(C) ~%g;sp
(D) bgyfhtp

30) The “Green-Gold” Mission of Government of India is associated with

the promotion of which one of the following?

[A] Herbal Plants

[B] Green Vegetables
[C] Bamboo
[D] Green Corps

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; ,e;jpa murpd; *gr;irj; j’;fk;* vDk; jpl;lk; vjid

nkk;gLj;JtJld; bjhlu;g[ilaJ>

[A] K:ypifj; jhtu’;fs;

[B] gr;irf; fha;fwpfs;

[C] K:’;fpy;

[D] gRikg; gaph;fs;

31) In human races, which race is said to constitute “white people” ?

[A] Australoid Race

[B] Caucasoid Race

[C] Mongoloid Race

[D] Negroid Race

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 kdpj ,d’;fspy; ve;j ,dk; *bts;isau;fs;* vd;gtu;fisf; bfhz;oUf;fpwJ>

[A] m!;l;uhyha;L ,dk;

[B] fhfrha;L ,dk;

[C] k’;nfhyha;L ,dk;

[D] ePf;uha;L ,dk;

32) The largest tribal group in India is :

[A] Nagas

[B] Todas

[C] Santhals

[D] Gonds

,e;jpahtpd; kpfg; bgupa gH’;Fo ,dk; :

[A] ehfu;fs;

[B] njhlu;fs;

[C] rhe;jy;fs;

[D] nfhz;Lfs;

33) Identify the place in Tamil Nadu where Mangrove forest is

absent :

A) Pitchavaram
B) Kodiakkarai
C) Vedaranyam
D) Mamallapuram

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 jkpH;ehl;oy; rJg;g[epyf; fhLfs; mikag;bgwhj ,lj;ij milahsk; fhz;f:

A) gpr;rhtuk;

B) nfhoaf;fiu

C) ntjhuz;ak;

D) khky;yg[uk;

34) Which of the following is responsible for the continental

climate of North India ?

A) Vertical rays from the Sun.

B) Slanting rays from the Sun.
C) Its location away from seas.
D) Its location on the plains.

tl ,e;jpahtpy; epyt[k; fz;l fhyepiyf;F fPH;fz;l vJ fhuzkhf

cs;sJ>

A) NupadplkpUe;J br’;Fj;J fjpu; tPr;R

B) NupadplkpUe;J rha;t[f;fjpu;tPr;R

C) fly;fistpl;L tpyfp mike;Js;s ,jd; miktplk;

D) rkbtspfs; kPjhd ,jd; miktplk;

35) The fast flowing river mouths have this landform :

A) Delta

B) Estuary

C) Alluvial Fan

D) Meander

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 ntf kpFjpa[ld; gha[k; Mw;Wf; fHpKfg;gFjpfs; ,e;epyj; njhw;wj;jpidf;
bfhz;Ls;sd :

[A] bly;lh

[B] bgh’;Fk; Kfk;

[C] tz;ly; tpupJiw

[D] bespahW

36) With which of the following countries does India share the
longest border ?

[A] Myanmar

[B] Bangladesh

[C] Pakistan

[D] Nepal

fPH;fz;l ve;j ehl;Lld; ,e;jpah kpf ePskhd vy;iyiag; gfpu;e;J bfhs;fpwJ ?

[A] kpahd;ku;

[B] t’;fhs njrk;

[C] ghfp!;jhd;

[D] neghsk;

37) Where does the river Kaveri break into two channels viz.
Coleroon and Kaveri ?

[A] Mukkombu

[B] Thiruverumbur

[C] Thiruvanaikkaval

[D] Thuraiyur

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 fhntup MW v’;F bfhs;splk; kw;Wk; fhntup vd ,uz;L gpupt[fshf gpupfpwJ>

[A] Kf;bfhk;g[

[B] jpUbtWk;g{h;

[C] jpUthidf;fhty;

[D] Jiwa{h;

38) The new entity after the merger of Air India and Indian
Airlines is called :

[A] National Aviation Company Ltd.,

[B] National Aviation Corporation of India Ltd.,

[C] National Airways Company Ltd.,

[D] Indian Airways Corporation.

Vu; ,e;jpah kw;Wk; ,e;jpad; Vu;iyd;!; epWtd’;fis ,izj;J g[jpjhf

xU’;fpizf;fg;gl;l epWtdk; :

A) njrpa tpkhdg; nghf;Ftuj;J epWtdk;

B) ,e;jpa njrpa tpkhdg; nghf;Ftuj;Jf; fHfk;/

C) njrpa thd;tHpg; nghf;Ftuj;J epWtdk;;/

D) ,e;jpa thd;tHpf; fHfk;/

39) Which of the following statement/s is/are true in respect of

Solar Eclipse :

(i) It occurs on New Moon days, when the moon is between the Sun and
the Earth. Thus, the Moon obscures a part of the Sun viewed from the
Earth.

(ii) It occurs when the mythological „Rahu‟ swallows the Sun.

[A] (i) only

[B] (ii) only.
[C] Both (i) and (ii)
[D] None of the above.

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 fPnH bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;stw;Ws; Nupa fpu~zk; bjhlu;ghd rupahd Tw;W - Tw;Wfs;
vJ- vit>

(i) mkhthirad;W. NupaDf;Fk; g{kpf;Fk; ,ilapy; re;jpud; tUk; nghJ

,e;epfH;t[ Vw;gLfpwJ/ mg;bghGJ g{kpapypUe;J fhQqk; Nupadpd; xU
gFjp re;jpudhy; kiwf;fg;gLfpwJ/
(ii) g[uhzf; fijfspy; tUk; ,uhF Nupaid tpG’;Ftjhy; Vw;gLfpwJ/

[A] (i) kl;Lk;/

[B] (ii) kl;Lk;.
[C] (i), (ii) Mfpa ,uz;Lk;
[D] nkw;Twpatw;wpy; vJt[k; ,y;iy.

40) Which one of the following is not a precautionary measure that

we should take before a cyclone ?

A) Going to high-lying areas from low-lying areas.

B) Jewels and documents to be kept in safe custody.

C) Those residing in old buildings should remain there.

D) Battery-operated radio, torch lights, lamps, kerosene,

match box should be kept safely for use.

fPnH bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;stw;Ws; vJ g[ay; tUtjw;F Kd; ehk; nkw;bfhs;s ntz;oa

Kd;bdr;rupf;if eltof;if ,y;iy>

[A] jhH;thd gFjpapypUe;J cau;thd gFjpf;Fr; bry;tJ/

[B] eiffs; kw;Wk; Mtz’;fisg; ghJfhg;ghd ,lj;jpy; itj;jy;/

[C] giHa fl;olj;jpy; trpg;gtu;fs; m’;nfna j’;fpapUj;jy;/

[D] kpd;fyj;jhy; ,a’;Fk; thbdhyp. ifkpd;tpsf;F. tpsf;Ffs;. kz;bzd;iz.

jPg;bgl;o Mfpatw;iwg; gad;gLj;Jtjd; bghUl;L ghJfhg;ghf itj;jy;/

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41. Identify the metal which was used to make the dancing girl
figurine of Harappan culture in Indus Valley civilization from
the list given below ?

[A] Bronze [B] Brass

[C] Gold [D] Iron

rpe;J rkbtsp ehfhpfj;jpd; ~ug;gh gz;ghl;oy; ehl;oag; bgz; cUt

bghk;ikahdJ. fPnH bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s ve;j cnyhfj;jhy; bra;ag;gl;lJ ?

[A] btz;fyk; [B] gpj;jis

[C] bghd;; [D] ,Uk;g[

42. Why is India called an “ Ethnological Museum ” ?

[A] People of India belong to different genetic race.

[B] People of India speak different languages.

[C] India has different land forms.

[D] People of India follow different religious.

,e;jpah “,dtpay; mU’;fhl;rpafk;” vd Vd; miHf;fg;gLfpwJ ?

[A] ,e;jpah;fs; btt;ntW ,dj;ijr; rhh;e;jth;fs;/

[B] ,e;jpah;fs; btt;ntW bkhHpfisg; ngRfpd;wdh;/

[C] ,e;jpah btt;ntW epy mikg;g[fisf; bfhz;Ls;sJ/

[D] ,e;jpah;fs; btt;ntW kj’;fisg; gpd;gw;Wfpd;wdh;/

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43. Which among the following was the most important source of
subsistence for the Harappans ?

[A] Agriculture [B] Pottery

[C] Craft producation [D] Trade

gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; vJ ~ug;gh efu kf;fspd; gpiHg;gpw;F kpf Kf;fpa

njhw;Wthahf tps’;fpaJ >

[A] tptrhak; [B] kl;ghz;l’;fs; cw;gj;jp

[C] iftpidg; bghUl;fs; cw;gj;jp [D] tu;j;jfk;

44. In the „Darasuram‟ temple built by Rajaraja-II, incidents from

which one of the following literatures are depicted in the form of
miniatures in the walls of its sanctum sanctorum ?

[A] Kambaramayanam [B] Mahabharatham

[C] Periyapuranam [D] Kandhapuranam

,uz;lhk; ,uh$uh$ nrhHdhy; fl;lg;gl;l jhuhRuk; nfhapypd; fUtiwr; Rtw;wpy;

fPH;f;fhQqk; ve;j ,yf;fpaj;jpd; epfH;t[fs; FW‛;rpw;g’;fshf tof;fg;gl;Ls;sd/ >

[A] fk;guhkhazk; [B] kfhghujk;

[C] bgupag[uhzk; [D] fe;jg[uhzk;

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45. Which factor/s led to the emergence of towns in the Gangetic
plains ?

(i) Agricultural surplus

(ii) Growth of crafts.

(iii) Growth of trade.

(iv) Growing population.

[A] (i) only [B] (i) and (ii) only

[C] (ii) and (iii) only [D] All the above.

f’;ifr; rkbtspapy; efu’;fs; njhd;w fhuzkhdJ-it vJ-vit >

(i) ntshz; cgup

(ii) ifj;bjhHpy;fspd; tsu;r;rp

(iii) tzpfj;jpd; tsu;r;rp

(iv) bgUfpf;bfhz;oUe;j kf;fs; bjhif

[A] (i) kl;Lk; [B] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

[C] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk; [D] nknya[s;s midj;Jk;

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46. Jaina influence is strong in early Tamil literature. Which one of
the following is not a jaina work ?

[A] Naaladiyar [B] Pazhamozhi

[C] Jivakachinthamani [D] Manimekalai

gH’;fhyj; jkpH; ,yf;fpaj;jpy; rkz rkaj;jpd; jhf;fk; tYthf cs;sJ/

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; rkz ,yf;fpak; my;yjhJ vJ >

[A] ehyoahu; [B] gHbkhHp

[C] rPtf rpe;jhkzp [D] kzpnkfiy

47. Which one of the following is not correct about Buddha ?

[A] He did not mention about God.

[B] His teachings are full of descriptions about God.

[C] He did not accept inequality based on one‟s birth.

[D] He neither accepted nor denied the existence of God.

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; g[j;jiug; gw;wpa jtwhd Tw;W vJ >

[A] mtu; flt[isg; gw;wp Fwpg;gpltpy;iy/

[B] mtUila nghjidfs; midj;Jk; flt[isg; gw;wpa

tUzidfisf; bfhz;oUe;jd/

[C] gpwg;gpd; mog;gilapyhd rkkw;w Kiwia mth;

Vw;Wf;bfhs;stpy;iy/

[D] mtu; flt[spd; ,Ug;ig Vw;Wf;bfhs;st[kpy;iy

kWjypf;ft[kpy;iy/

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 48. The rock cut shrines at Ellora and Elephanta belong to the period of :

[A] Rashtrakutas [B] Palas

[C] Sathavahanas [D] Chalukyas

vy;nyhuh kw;Wk; vypbgz;lh Filtiuf; nfhapy;fs; vtUila fhyj;ijr;

rhu;e;jit >

[A] uhc&;ouTlu;fs; [B] ghyu;fs;

[C] rhjthfdu;fs; [D] rhSf;fpau;fs;

சாதவாகைர்கள்

49. Who built the world famous “ khajuraho ” temples ?

[A] Chalukyas

[B] Chandelas of Bundelkhand.

[C] Rashtrakutas

[D] Bahmini Sultans

cyfg; g[fH;bgw;w *f$%uhn~h * nfhtpy;fisf; fl;oatu;fs; ahu; ?

[A] rhSf;fpau;fs;

[B] ge;njy;fz;l; re;njyu;fs;

[C] uhc&;ouTlu;fs;

[D] ghkpdp Ry;jhd;fs;

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50. To which period the great literary works of “ Kamba Ramayanam”
and “ Periyapuranam ” belong ?

[A] Chalukyas [B] Vijayanagar Empire

[C] Later Cholas [D] Pandyas

bgUk; ,yf;fpag; gilg;g[fshd *fk;guhkhazk;* kw;Wk; *bgupag[uhzk; * Mfpait

ve;j fhyfl;lj;ijr; rhu;e;jit>

[A] rhSf;fpau;fs; [B] tp$aefug; nguuR

[C] gpw;fhyr; nrhHu;fs; [D] ghz;oau;fs;

51. Who hailed the Pandiyan kingdom as the richest and the most
splendid province in the world ?

[A] Ibn Battuta [B] Marcopolo

[C] Hiuen-Tsang [D] Fa-Hien

ghz;oa muR cyfpnyna kpft[k; bry;tr; brHpg;g[lDk;. mw;g[jkhd mHFlDk;

fhzg;gLk; gFjp vdg; g[fHhuk; Nl;oatu; ahu;>

[A] ,gpd; gl;Llh [B] khu;f;nfhnghnyh

[C] a[thd; Rth’; [D] gh~pahd;

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52. Which one of the following Governors of Madras presidency gave
attention to education and regarded any expenditure on it as an
investment for whom a statue was erected at Chennai in 1839 by
public subscription ?

[A] John Erskine [B] James Thompson

[C] Thomas Manro [D] Arthur Havelock

fPH;f;fhQqk; brd;id khfhz MSeu;fspy; fy;tpf;F Kf;fpaj;Jtk; mspj;jJld;

mjw;fhd brytpd’;fis KjyPlhff; fUjpa xUtupd; epidthfg; bghJkf;fs;
tH’;fpa epjpiaf; bfhz;L 1939?Mk; Mz;L brd;idapy; rpiy epWtg;gl;lJ >
mtu; ahu;>

[A] $hd; vu;!;fpd; [B] n$k;!; fhk;g;!d;

[C] jhk!; kd;nwh [D] Mu;ju; n~t;yhf;

53. Use of animal forms in pilasters and columns including rampant

horses and leogryphs give a distinctive character to which one of the
following architecture ?

[A] The Dravidian style.

[B] The Bundalkhand style.

[C] The Orissan style.

[D] The Harappan style.

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 rJuj;J}z;fs;. rPwp vGk; Fjpiufs; kw;Wk; ahHpfs; Mfpatw;wpd; gad;ghL fPH;f;fhQqk;

ve;j rpw;gf;fiy Kiwf;F jdpj;Jtkhd jd;ikia tH’;FfpwJ >

[A] jpuhtpl Kiw

[B] ge;njy;fz;l; Kiw

[C] xup!;!h Kiw

[D] ~ug;gd; Kiw

54. (i) The sound system in this language is rich in retroflex

components.
(ii) Its varied vowels distinguish it from other languages.

Which language system is described in the above statements ?

[A] Dravidian languages.

[B] Pali language.
[C] Prakrit language.
[D] Sanskrit language.

(i) ,e;j bkhHpapYs;s xyp mikg;gpy; tisehbthypf; TWfs; kpFjpahff;

fhzg;gLfpd;wd/
(ii) ,jd; gy;ntW tifg;gl;l capbuGj;Jf;fs; gpw bkhHpfspypUe;J ,ij
ntWgLj;jpf; fhl;Lfpd;wd/

nkw;Twpa Tw;Wfs; ve;j bkhHpiag; gw;wp tptupf;fpd;wd >

[A] jpuhtpl bkhHpfs;

[B] ghyp bkhHp

[C] gpuhfpUj bkhHp

[D] rk!;fpUj bkhHp

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55. Assertion [A] : Majority of people developed interest in Bhakti
literature.

Reason [R] : Bhakti Saints composed their verses in the language

best understood by the people whom they taught.

(A) [A] is true, but [R] is false.

(B) Both [A] & [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A].

(C) [A] is false, but [R] is true.

(D) Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of
[A].

Tw;W (A) : bgUthupahd kf;fs; gf;jp ,yf;fpa’;fspd; kPjhd Mu;tj;ij

tsu;j;Jf;bfhz;ldu;/

fhuzk; (R): gf;jp ,af;fj; Jwtpfs;. rhkhdpa kf;fspd; bkhHpapnyna j’;fs;

ghly;fis ,aw;wpdhu;fs;/

[A] (A) rup/ Mdhy; (R) jtW/

[B] (A) kw;Wk; (R) Mfpa ,uz;Lk; rup kw;Wk; (R) vd;gJ (A)-tpw;F rupahd
tpsf;fkhFk;/
[C] (A)jtW/ Mdhy; (R) rup

[D] (A) kw;Wk; (R) Mfpa ,uz;Lk; rup/ Mdhy; (R) vd;gJ (A)-tpw;F rupahd tpsf;fky;y/

56. Why do we need Constitution ?

(i) To restrict the exercise of power by the Modern State.

(ii) To get membership in the United Nations Organisation.
(iii) To check the tyranny of majoritarianism.

From the above, select the correct answer :

[A] (i) and (ii) only

[B] (ii) only
[C] (i) and (iii) only
[D] (iii) only

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 ekf;F Vd; murpayikg;g[r; rl;lk; vd;w xd;W njitg;gLfpwJ >

(i) etPd murpd; mjpfhu tuk;g[fis fl;Lf;Fs; itf;f/

(ii) If;fpa ehLfs; mitapy; cWg;gpduhf/
(iii) bgUk;ghd;ikthjj;jpd; bfhL’;nfhd;ikiaj; jLf;f

[A] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

[B] (ii) kl;Lk;

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

[D] (iii) kl;Lk;/

57) Which article makes special provisions for the State of Nagaland ?

[A] Article 371-A

[B] Article 371-B

[C] Article 371-C

[D] Article 371-D

murpay; rhrdj;jpd; ve;jg; gpupt[ ehfyhe;J khepyj;jpw;F rpwg;g[r; rYiffis

tH’;FfpwJ >

(A) பிரிவு 371-A

(B) பிரிவு 371-B
(C) பிரிவு 371-C
(D) பிரிவு 371-D

58) By which amendment the Tamil Nadu Reservation Act of 1994 was
included in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution of India ?

(A) 76th Amendment

(B) 78th Amendment

(C) 77th Amendment

(D) 79th Amendment

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 jkpHf ,lxJf;fPl;Lச் rl;lk; ? 1994 ve;j murpayikg;g[j; jpUj;jj;jpd; K:yk; ,e;jpa
murpayikg;g[r; rl;lj;jpd; xd;gjhtJ ml;ltizapy; nrh;f;fg;gl;lJ?

(A) 76 tJ jpUj;jk;

(B) 78 tJ jpUj;jk;

(C) 77 tJ jpUj;jk;

(D) 79 tJ jpUj;jk;

59) Match the following :

a) Family Courts Act 1) 1976

b) Equal Remuneration Act 2) 1987
Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition)
c) 3) 1984
Act
d) Legal Services Authorities Act 4) 1986

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

fPH;fz;ltw;iwg; bghUj;Jf:

a) FLk;g ey ePjpkd;wr; rl;lk; 1) 1976

b) rk Cjpar; rl;lk; 2) 1987
c) bgz;;fisj; jtwhf rpj;jupj;jy; (jLg;g[) 3) 1984
rl;lk;
d) ,ytr rl;lg; gzpfs; Mizf;FGr; rl;lk;/ 4) 1986

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

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60) Match the following :-

a) 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 1) Made elementary education a

fundamental right.
b) 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act 2) Included four more languages in
the 8th Schedule.
c) 76th Constitutional Amendment Act 3) Included the Tamil Nadu
Reservation Act of 1994 in 9th
Schedule.
4) 66th Constitutional Amendment Act 4) Included all Land reforms Acts of
States in 9th Schedule.

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

fPH;f;fz;ltw;iwg; bghUj;Jf :-

bjhlf;ff; fy;tp bgWjy; mog;gil

a) 86 tJ murikg;g[r; rl;l jpUj;jk; 1)
chpikahf;fg;gl;lJ/

b) 92 tJ murikg;g[r; rl;l jpUj;jk; 2) vl;lhtJ ml;ltizapy; nkYk;

ehd;F bkhHpfs; nrh;f;fg;gl;lJ/

1994 Mk; Mz;L jkpH;ehL

c) 76 tJ murikg;g[r; rl;l jpUj;jk; 3) ,lxJf;fPl;Lr; rl;lk; xd;gjhtJ
ml;ltizapy; nrh;f;fg;gl;lJ/

4) khepy';fspd; midj;J epyr;

d) 66 tJ murikg;g[r; rl;l jpUj;jk; rPh;jpUj;jr; rl;l’;fSk; xd;gjhtJ
ml;ltizapy; nru;f;fg;gl;lJ/

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

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61) By which amendment the “Right to property” was removed from the
fundamental rights ?

(A) 44th Amendment

(B) 32nd Amendment
(C) 43rd Amendment
(D) 42nd Amendment

ve;j murpayikg;g[j; jpUj;jr; rl;lj;jpd; thapyhf brhj;Jhpik mog;gil

chpikapy; ,Ue;J ePf;fg;gl;lJ >

(A) 44 tJ jpUj;jk;
(B) 32 tJ jpUj;jk;
(C) 43 tJ jpUj;jk;
(D) 42 tJ jpUj;jk;

62) The idea of secularism in the Indian Constitution prevents :

(i) Domination of one religion over others.

(ii) Domination of some members on other members of the same
religion.
(iii) Enforcement of any particular religion by the State.

Which statement given above is / are correct ?

[A] (i) only

[B] (ii) only
[C] (i) and (iii) only
[D] (i), (ii) and (iii)
,e;jpa murpayikg;g[r; rl;lj;jpy; Fwpg;gplg;gl;Ls;s kjr;rhh;gpd;ik vDk;
fUj;jhf;fk; fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; vtw;iwj; jLf;fpwJ >

(i) xU kjk; kw;w kj’;fspd; nky; Mjpf;fk; brYj;Jtij/

(ii) xnu kjj;jpw;Fs; rpyh; kw;wtu;fs; kPJ Mjpf;fk; brYj;Jtij/
(iii) muR xU Fwpg;gpl;l kjj;ij type;J eilKiwg; gLj;Jtij/
(A) (i) kl;Lk;
(B) (ii) kl;Lk;
(C) (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;
(D) (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii)

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63) Which of the British official is behind the award of “Panchami lands” in
the then Madras Presidency ?

(A) Ash
(B) Tremancre
(C) Robert Clive
(D) Arthur Cotton

mg;nghija brd;id khfhzj;jpy; *g‛;rkp epy’;fis * tH’;Ftjw;Ff; fhuzkhf

,Ue;j gpupl;oc&; mYtyu; ahu; >

(A) Mc&;
(B) l;upkhd;fu;
(C) uhgu;l; fpist;
(D) Mu;ju; fhl;ld;

64) Who was the Prime Minister of India when the government
implemented the recommendations of the Mandal Commission
paving way for the reservation of 27% of the posts under the
Government of India for the Other Backward Classes ?

[A] Mr. Rajiv Gandhi

[B] Mr. Moraji Desai

[C] Mr. V.P. Singh

[D] Mr. Chandrasekar

,e;jpa murpd; fPH; cs;s gjtpfspy; ,ju gpw;gLj;jg;gl;l tFg;gpdUf;F 27

tpGf;fhL ,lxJf;fPL tH’;f tif bra;a[k; kz;ly; FGtpd; gupe;Jiufis muR
bray;gLj;jpanghJ ,e;jpahtpd; gpujkuhf ,Ue;jtu; ahh; >

[A] jpU/ uh$Pt; fhe;jp

[B] jpU/ bkhuh$p njrha;
[C] jpU/ tp/gp/rp’;
[D] jpU/ re;jpunrfu;

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65) “Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it
social democracy which means a way of life which recognizes
Liberty, Equality and Fraternity as the principles of life”. Who said
this ?

(A) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

(B) Periyar E.V. Ramasamy

(C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

“Rje;jpuk;. rkj;Jtk;. rnfhjuj;Jtk; Mfpatw;iw thH;tpd; mog;gilf; nfhl;ghLfshf

m’;fPfupf;Fk; rK:f $dehafk; vDk; moj;jsk; ,y;iynay; murpay; $dehafj;jhy;
ePof;f ,ayhJ ” vdf; Twpatu; ahu; >

(A) gz;ol; $t~u;yhy; neU

(B) bgupahu; </nt/ uhkrhkp
(C) Kidtu; gp/Mu;/ mk;ngj;fu;
(D) Kidtu; uhn$e;jpu gpurhj;

66. Which feature of the Indian Constitution stipulates that it shall be

the duty of every citizen of India to develop the scientific temper,
humanism, the spirit of inquiry and reform ?

(A) Fundamental Duties.

(B) Fundamental Rights.

(C) Directive Principles of State Policy.

(D) Preamble

,e;jpa murpayikg;g[r; rl;lj;jpd; ve;j mk;rk; xt;bthU ,e;jpaf; Fokfida[k;

mwptpay; kdg;gh’;F. kdpjneak;. Ma;e;jwpa[k; ntl;if. rPu;jpUj;jk; Mfpatw;iw
tsu;j;Jf; bfhs;s ntz;Lk; vd typa[Wj;JfpwJ>

(A) mog;gilf; flikfs;/

(B) mog;gil cupikfs;/
(C) muRf; bfhs;ifapid bewpg;gLj;Jk; nfhl;ghLfs;/
(D) Kft[iu

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 67) i) In the subjects enumerated in the “concurrent list”,
both the Union and the States can legislate.

ii) In the event of contradictions between the Union and

States, the State‟s authority will prevail.

Which of the above statement/s is / are true ?

A) (i) only

B) (ii) only

C) Both (i) and (ii).

D) None of the above.

(a) bghJg; gl;oaypy; Fwpg;gplg;gl;Ls;s Jiwfs; kPJ kj;jpa kw;Wk; khepy muRfs;
,uz;Lnk rl;lk; ,aw;wyhk;/
(b) ,J bjhlu;ghf kj;jpa murpw;Fk; khepy murpw;Fk; ,ilna Kuz;ghL Vw;gLk;
bghGJ khepy murpd; mjpfhunk nknyh’;Fk;/

nkny fhzg;gLk; Tw;Wfspy; rhpahdJ -it vJ - vit>

(A) (i) kl;Lk;
(B) (ii) kl;Lk;
(C) (i) kw;Wk; (ii)
(D) nkw;fz;l vita[kpy;iy/

68) Which of the following is not included in the concurrent list of the
Constitution of India ?

(A) Education

(B) Forest

(C) Police

(D) Trade Unions

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 fPH;fz;Ls;stw;Ws; vJ ,e;jpa murpayikg;g[r; rl;lj;jpd; bghJg; gl;oaypy; ,lk;
bgwtpy;iy>

(A) fy;tp
(B) tdk;
(C) fhty;
(D) bjhHpw;r’;f’;fs;

69) Who among the following headed the committee established by the
government of Tamil Nadu to analyse and provide recommendations
for restructuring the Centre – State relations ?

(A) Dr. A. Lakshmanasamy

(B) Justice P.V. Rajamannar

(C) Dr. P. Chandra Reddy

(D) Justice R.S. Sarkaria

fPH;fhzg;gLgtu;fspy;. jkpH;ehL muR kj;jpa khepy cwt[fspy; khw;w’;fs; bra;tJ

bjhlu;ghf Ma;t[ bra;J. gupe;Jiufs; tH’;Fk; bghUl;L mikj;j FGtpw;F jiyik
jh’;fpatu; ahu;>

(A) Kidtu; V/yR&;kzrhkp

(B) ePjpauru; gp/tp/uh$kd;dhu;
(C) Kidtu; gp/re;jpuh bul;o
(D) ePjpauru; Mu;/v!;/ru;f;fhupah

70) In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India delivered
a landmark judgement regarding the use of Article 356 of the
Constitution ?

(A) Indira Sahwney case.

(B) S.R. Bommai case.

(C) Minerva Mill case.

(D) Kesavanantha Bharathi case.

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 murpayikg;g[r; rl;lj;jpd; gpupt[ 356?I gad;gLj;JtJ bjhlu;ghf cr;r ePjpkd;wk;
tH’;fpa kpf Kf;fpaj;Jtk; tha;e;j jPu;g;g[ fPH;f;fhQqk; ve;j tHf;fpy; tH’;fg;gl;lJ>

(A) ,e;jpuh c&hnd tHf;F

(B) v!;/ Mu;/ bghk;ik tHf;F
(C) kpdu;th kpy; tHf;F
(D) nfrthde;j ghujp tHf;F

71) (a) Villages were classified according to size and mode of

habitation in Jain and Buddhist literature.

(b) The religious orders founded by Buddha and Mahavira

observed highly democratic procedures in arriving at decisions.

Which of the above statements is / are true ?

(A) (a) only.

(B) (b) only.

(C) Both (a) and (b).

(D) None of the above.

(a) rkz kw;Wk; g[j;j ,yf;fpa’;fspy; rpw;W}h;fs; mtw;wpd; mst[. trpg;gplj;jpd;

jd;ik Mfpatw;wpd; mog;gilapy; tifg;gLj;jg;gl;ld/
(b) g[j;ju; kw;Wk; k~htPuuhy; njhw;Wtpf;fg;gl;l rka bewpfs; Kot[fis vl;Ltjpy;
nkk;gl;l $dehaf tHpKiwfisf; filg;gpoj;jd/

nkny fhzg;gLk; Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ-it vJ - vit>

(A) (a) kl;Lk;.
(B) (b) kl;Lk;.
(C) (a) kw;Wk; (b).
(D) nkw;fz;l vita[kpy;iy/

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72) The Gram Sabha meetings are held four times in a year. Which one
of the following is not among the four dates ?

(A) January 26

(B) May 1

(C) November 14

(D) August 15

fpuhk rigf; Tl;l’;fs; xt;bthU Mz;Lk; ehd;F Kiw elj;jg;gLfpd;wd/ fPnH

bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;stw;Ws; Tl;lk; eilbgw tiuaWf;fg;glhj ehs; vJ>
(A) $dtup 26
(B) nk 1
(C) etk;gh; 14
(D) Mf!;l; 15

73. Recently, the State of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into:

(A) Jammu & Kashmir as State and Ladakh as Union Territory.

(B) Ladakh as State and Jammu & Kashmir as Union Territory.

(C) Both Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as States.

(D) Both Jammu & Kashmir and Ladak as Union Territories.

mz;ikapy;. $k;K & fhc&;kPu; khepyk; ,uz;L gFjpfshfg; gpupf;fg;gl;lJ/ mit :

(A) $k;K & fhc&;kPu; khepykhft[k;. ylhf; xd;wpa MSiff;Fl;gl;l gFjpahft[k;/

(B) ylhf; khepykhft[k;. $k;K & fhc&;kPu; xd;wpa MSiff;Fl;gl;l gFjpahft[k;/
(C) $k;K & fhc&;kPh; kw;Wk; ylhf; Mfpa ,uz;Lk; khepy’;fshft[k;/
(D) $k;K & fhc&;kPh; kw;Wk; ylhf; Mfpa ,uz;Lk; xd;wpa MSiff;Fl;gl;l
gFjpfshft[k/;

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 74) i) “Panchayat Raj” is the most important revolutionary step in the
context of governance of rural India.

ii) The foundation of “Panchayat Raj” was laid by our first Prime
Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru at Nagaur in Rajasthan.

Which of the above statement/s is / are true ?

(A) (i) only.

(B) (ii) only.
(C) Both (i) and (ii).
(D) None of the above.

(a) Cuf ,e;jpahtpd; Ml;rpr; NHypy; “g‛;rhaj;J uh$;”* vd;gJ kpf

Kf;fpakhd g[ul;rpfu eltof;ifahFk;/

(b) uh$!;jhd; khepyj;jpy; cs;s ehfupy; ekJ Kjy; gpujku; gz;ol; $t~u;yhy;
neU mtu;fshy; “g‛;rhaj;J uh$;” mikg;gpw;fhd moj;jsk;
mikf;fg;gl;lJ/

nkny fhzg;gLk; Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ-it vJ - vit>

(A) (i) kl;Lk;/

(B) (ii) kl;Lk;/
(C) (i) kw;Wk; (ii).
(D) nkw;fz;l vita[kpy;iy/

75) i)Individuals should receive respect and reputation on the basis of their
achievements and talents. It should not be on the basis of their social
identities.

ii) Inequalities and discriminatory practices which prevail in the society

are artificial and are known as prejudices.

Which of the above statement/s is / are true ?

(A) (i) only.

(B) (ii) only.
(C) Both (i) and (ii).
(D) None of the above.

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 (a) jdp egu;fs; j’;fsJ rhjidfs; kw;Wk; jpwikfspd; mog;gilapnyna

ed;kjpg;g[ kw;Wk; ew;bgaiug; bgwntz;Lk;/ mJ rK:f milahs’;fspd;

mog;gilapy; ,Uf;ff; TlhJ/

(b) rKjhaj;jpy; epyt[k; Vw;wj;jhH;t[fs; kw;Wk; ghugl;rkhd eilKiwfs;

braw;ifahdit/ mit. cz;ikfis Muhahj fhuzj;jhy; vGk;

jg;bgz;z’;fs; vd mwpag;gLfpd;wd/

nkny fhzg;gLk; Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ-it vJ - vit>

(A) (i) kl;Lk;/

(B) (ii) kl;Lk;/
(C) (i) kw;Wk; (ii).
(D) nkw;fz;l vita[kpy;iy/

76. Which organization prepares the estimates on physical capital

formation ?

[A] Central Statistical Organization [B] Census Department

[C] Planning Commission [D] Finance Commission

gUg;bghUs; K:yjdj;ij kjpg;gPL bra;a[k; mikg;g[ vJ>

[A] kj;jpa g[s;spapay; epWtdk;/ [B] kf;fs; bjhiff; fzf;bfLg;g[j;

Jiw/
[C] jpl;lf;FG [D] epjpf;FG

77. Match the list I with list II and select the correct answer
using the codes given below

List I List II
(i) Monetary Policy (a) Bank rate
(ii) Fiscal Policy (b) Margin money
(iii) Credit Policy (c) Tax rate

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 [A] i-b, ii-c, iii-a [B] i-a, ii-c, iii-b

[C] i-c, ii-a, iii-b [D] i-c, ii-b, iii-a

gl;oay; I kw;Wk; II-I bghUj;jp fPnH bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s rhpahd tpilia

njh;t[ bra;f/
gl;oay; I gl;oay; II
(i) gzf; bfhs;if (a) t';fp tPjk;

(ii) epjpf; bfhs;if (b) ,Wjp epiyg;gzk;

(iii) fld; bfhs;if (c) thp tpfpjk;

[A] i-b, ii-c, iii-a [B] i-a, ii-c, iii-b

[C] i-c, ii-a, iii-b [D] i-c, ii-b, iii-a

78. Which is /are the objective/s of a sound “Agricultural Price

Policy”?
(i) To protect the farmers from exploitative practices of private
traders.
(ii) To ensure fair prices for the produce of the farmers.

(iii) To ensure adequate and regular supply of agricultural

commodities to the wholesalers at reasonable prices.

[A] (i) only. [B] (ii) and (iii) only.

[C] (i) and (ii) only. [D] (i) and (iii) only.

tYthd ntshz;ik tpiyf; bfhs;ifapd; Fwpf;nfhs;-fs; ahJ-ahit >

(i) jdpahh; tzpfh;fspd; Ruz;ly;fspy; ,Ue;J tptrhapfisg; ghJfhg;gJ/

(ii) tptrhapfspd; cw;gj;jpg; bghUl;fSf;F epahakhd tpiy tH’;Ftij cWjp
bra;jy;/

(iii) epahakhd tpiyapy; bkhj;j tzpfu;fSf;F tptrhag; bghUl;fis

nghJkhd mstpYk;. bjhlu;r;rpahft[k; tH’;Ftij cWjpbra;jy;/

[A] (i) kl;Lk;/ [B] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;/ [D] (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

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79. Which one of the following is a Non-banking Financial Institution ?

[A] State Bank of India [B] Central Bank

[C] Life Insurance Corporation of [D] Indian Bank
India.

fPH;f;fz;ltw;wpy; t’;fp my;yhj epjp epWtdk; vJ>

[A] ,e;jpa !;nll; t’;fp [B] ika t’;fp

[C] ,e;jpa Ma[s; fhg;gPl;Lf; fHfk; [D] ,e;jpad; t’;fp

80. The Cash Reserve Ratio is fixed by :

1. whci[A]
? Reserve Bank of India [B] Canara Bank
[C] State Bank of India [D] World Bank

buhf;f ,Ug;g[ tpfpjj;ij eph;zak; bra;tJ:

[A] ,e;jpa uprh;t; t’;fp [B] fduh t’;fp

[C] ,e;jpa !;nll; t’;fp [D] cyf t’;fp

81. What is deflation ?

(1) Increase in the general price level.

(2) Decrease in the general price level.

(3) Stability in the general price level.

(4) Both 1 and 3

[A] (1) only. [B] (2) only.

[C] (3) only. [D] (4) only.

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 gzthl;lk; vd;why; vd;d >

(1) bghJ tpiy kl;lk; mjpfhpj;jy;/

(2) bghJ tpiy kl;lk; Fiwjy;/

(3) bghJ tpiy kl;lk; khwhjpUj;jy;/

(4) 1 kw;Wk; 3/

[A] (1) kl;Lk;/ [B] (2) kl;Lk;/

[C] (3) kl;Lk;/ [D] (4) kl;Lk;/

82. Which of the following is / are the objective/s of Monetary

Policy?
(1) Exchange rate stability.

(2) Price Stability.

(3) Full employment.

(4) Economic growth.

[A] (1) only. [B] (2) only.

[C] (2) and (4) only. [D] (1), (2), (3) and (4).

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; gzf;bfhs;ifapd; nehf;fk;- nehf;f’;fs; vJ - ahit >

(1) epiyahd khw;W tpfpjk;/

(2) tpiy epiyj;jd;ik/

(3) KG ntiytha;g;g[/

(4) bghUshjhu tsh;r;rp/

[A] (1) kl;Lk; [B] (2) kl;Lk;

[C] (2) kw;Wk; (4) kl;Lk; [D] (1), (2), (3) kw;Wk; (4)

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83. Which one of the following is not directly related to fiscal policy
of the government?
[A] Taxation.
[B] Government Expenditure.
[C] Lending Rate.
[D] Budget

fPnH fhzg;gLk; ,d’;fspy; ve;j xd;W murpd; epjpf; bfhs;ifnahL neuoahf

bjhlh;gpy;yhjJ?

[A] thp tpjpg;g[/

[B] muRr; brytpd’;fs;/

[C] fld; tpfpjk;/

[D] tut[?bryt[j; jpl;lk;/

84. Which of the following are associated with land reform measures ?
(1) Abolition of intermediaries

(2) Tenancy legislation

(3) Ceiling on land holding

(4) Co-operative Farming

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] (1) (2) and (4) only. [B] (1), (3) and (4) only

[C] (2) and (4) only [D] (1), (2), (3) and (4)

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; epyr; rPh;jpUj;j eltof;iffnshL bjhlh;g[ilait vit?

(1) ,ilj;jufh;fis xHpj;jy;

(2) epyக் Fj;jifச் rl;lk;

(3) epy cr;r tuk;g[

(4) Tl;Lப் gz;iz ntshz;ik

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 fPnH bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;stw;wpypUe;J rhpahdtw;iwj; nju;e;bjLf;ft[k; :

[A] (1) (2) kw;Wk; (4) kl;Lk; [B] (1), (3) kw;Wk; (4) kl;Lk;

[C] (2) kw;Wk; (4) kl;Lk; [D] (1), (2), (3) kw;Wk; (4)

85. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a :

[A] Direct Tax

[B] Wealth Tax
[C] Indirect Tax
[D] Professional Tax

ruf;F kw;Wk; nrit thp (GST) vd;gJ :

[A] neuo thp

[B] bry;t thp

[C] kiwKf thp

[D] bjhHpy; thp

86. What would be the direct impact of simply printing more rupee
notes without focusing on other economic measures?

[A] It will lead to price rise.

[B] It will lead to price fall.
[C] It will lead to un-employment.
[D] None of the above.

gpw bghUshjhu eltof;iffis nkw;bfhs;tijf; fhl;oYk; mjpf mstpyhd

gzj;jhl;fis mr;rog;gjhy; Vw;gLk; neuoahd tpist[ vd;dthf ,Uf;Fk;>

[A] ,J tpiy Vw;wj;jpw;F tHp tFf;Fk;/

[B] ,J tpiy tPH;r;rpf;F tHp tFf;Fk;/

[C] ,J ntiy tha;g;gpd;ikf;F tHp tFf;Fk;/

[D] nkw;fz;l vita[kpy;iy/

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87. Indicate the fundamental economic activities of an economy:

[A] Production and Distribution

[B] Production and Exchange
[C] Production and Consumption
[D] Production and Marketing

xU bghUshjhu mikg;gpd; mog;gilப் bghUshjhu eltof;iffisf;

Fwpg;gpLf : :
[A] cw;gj;jpa[k; gfph;t[k;
[B] cw;gj;jpa[k; gupkhw;wKk;

[C] cw;gj;jpa[k; Efu;t[k;

[D] cw;gj;jpa[k; re;ijg;gLj;JjYk;

88. What is a Non-Performing Asset?

A) It is a loan or advance for which the principle or interest payment

remained as due for a certain definite period.
B) It is an individual‟s asset which is not yielding adequate returns.
C) It is a social asset like Railways which is not performing.
D) It is an immovable property which cannot be sold as and when
required.

bray;glhr; brhj;J vd;why; vd;d >

[A] xU fldpd; my;yJ Kd;gzj;jpd; mrnyh my;yJ tl;onah xU

tiuaWf;fg;gl;l fhyj;jpw;F epYitapy; ,Ug;gJ/

[B] nghJkhd tUtha; bgw ,ayhj xU jdpegupd; brhj;J/

[C] bray;glhj ,Ug;g[g;ghij nghd;w xU bghJr;brhj;J/

[D] njitg;gLk; nghJ tpw;f ,ayhj xU mirahr; brhj;J/

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89. What do you know about Informal Economy in India?

[A] Informal Economy contributes to approximately 80% of the total

employment distribution and to approximately 50% of the G.D.P.

[B] Informal Economy contributes to approximately 15% of the total

employment distribution and to approximately 90% of the G.D.P.

[C] Informal Economy contributes to approximately 40% of the total

employment distribution and to approximately 25% of the G.D.P.

[D] Informal Economy contributes to 99% of the total employment

distribution and to 95% of the G.D.P.

,e;jpahtpd; Kiwrhuhg; bghUshjhuk; gw;wp ePtPu; mwptJ ahJ>

[A] Kiwrhuhg; bghUshjhuj;jpd; g’;fspg;ghdJ bkhj;j ntiytha;g;g[g;

gfpu;tpy; Vwf;Fiwa 80 tpGf;fhlhft[k; bkhj;j cs;ehl;L cw;gj;jpapy;
Vwf;Fiwa 50 tpGf;fhlhft[k; cs;sJ/

[B] Kiwrhuhg; bghUshjhuj;jpd; g’;fspg;ghdJ bkhj;j ntiytha;g;g[g;

gfpu;tpy; Vwf;Fiwa 15 tpGf;fhlhft[k;. bkhj;j cs;ehl;L cw;gj;jpapy;
Vwf;Fiwa 90 tpGf;fhlhft[k; cs;sJ/

[C] Kiwrhuhg; bghUshjhuj;jpd; g’;fspg;ghdJ bkhj;j ntiytha;g;g[g;

gfpu;tpy; Vwf;Fiwa 40 tpGf;fhlhft[k; bkhj;j cs;ehl;L cw;gj;jpapy;
Vwf;Fiwa 25 tpGf;fhlhft[k; cs;sJ/

[D] Kiwrhuhg; bghUshjhuj;jpd; g’;fspg;ghdJ bkhj;j ntiytha;g;g[g;

gfpu;tpy; 99 tpGf;fhlhft[k; bkhj;j cs;ehl;L cw;gj;jpapy; 95
tpGf;fhlhft[k; cs;sJ/

90. Putting money directly into the bank accounts of the poor through
measures like “Jan Dhan Yojana” results in :

[A] Depletion of scarce resources.

[B] Demand revival and economic growth through “multiplier
effect”.
[C] Increasing corruption.
[D] Maximising government and minimizing governance.

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 “$d;jd; jpl;lk;” nghd;w eltof;iffspd; thapyhf neuoahf ViHfspd; t’;fpf;
fzf;Ffspy; gzj;jpidr; brYj;JtJ vjw;F tHptFf;Fk; >

[A] mupjhd ts’;fs; Fiwe;J nghtjw;F/

[B] bgUf;f tpistpd; thapyhf njit kWcUthf;fk; kw;Wk; bghUshjhu

tsu;r;rp Vw;gLtjw;F/

[C] CHy; mjpfupg;gjw;F/

[D] mjpf mstpyhd murh’;fKk;. Fiwe;j mstpyhd MSifa[k; Vw;gLtjw;F/

91. The first attempt at introducing a representative and popular

element in administration was made by:

[A] Indian Councils Act 1892

[B] Indian Councils Act 1919

[C] Government of India Act 1935

[D] Indian Councils Act 1909

epu;thfj;jpy; gpujpepjpj;Jt kw;Wk; bghJ kf;fs; rhu;e;j TWfis mwpKfk; bra;a[k;

Kjy; Kaw;rpahf ,aw;wg;gl;lr; rl;;lk; :

[A] ,e;jpaf; ft[d;rpy;fs; rl;lk; 1892

[B] ,e;jpaf; ft[d;rpy;fs; rl;lk; 1919

[C] ,e;jpa murh’;fr; rl;lk; 1935

[D] ,e;jpaf; ft[d;rpy;fs; rl;lk; 1909

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92. When was the first time that the British used “Commonwealth”
instead of the usual “British Empire” ?

[A] During Cabinet Mission

[B] During Simon Commission

[C] During Cripps Mission

[D] During Mount George Commission

M’;fpy muR tHf;fkhfg; gad;gLj;Jk; *gpupl;oc&; nguuR* vd;gjw;Fg; gjpyhf

*fhkd;bty;j;* vDk; brhy;iy vg;bghGJ Kjd; Kjyhfg; gad;gLj;jpaJ>

[A] mikr;ruit J}Jf;FGtpd; bghGJ

[B] irkd; FGtpd; bghGJ

[C] f;upg;!; J}Jf; FGtpd; bghGJ

[D] kt[z;l; $hu;$; FGtpd; bghGJ

93. What was the first challenge in the political sphere faced by the
“Women‟s India Association” ?

[A] Right to Property [B] Right to Education

[C] Right to Re-marriage [D] Right to Vote

“,e;jpa bgz;fs; mikg;g[“ murpay; jsj;jpy; re;jpj;j Kjy; rthy; vJ>

[A] brhj;Jupik [B] fy;tp cupik

[C] kWkzk; g[upa[k; cupik [D] thf;Fhpik

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94. To create a class of people “Indian in blood and colour, but
English in taste, opinion, morals and intellect” was the intention
of :

[A] T.B. Macaulay [B] Henry Vivian Derozio

[C] H.S. Olcott [D] Raja Ram Mohan Roy

“,uj;jj;jpYk; epwj;jpYk; ,e;jpauhft[k;. uridapy;. fUj;jpy;. xGf;fbewpfspy;.

mwptpy; M’;fpnyauhft[k; ,Uf;Fk; xU kf;fs; gpuptpdiu cUthf;Fjy;
ntz;Lk;** vd;w nehf;fj;ijf; bfhz;ltu;; :

[A] o/gp/bkf;fhny

[B] b~d;wp tptpad; blnuhrpnah

[C] b~r;/ v!;/ My;fhl;

[D] ,uh$huhk; nkhfd; uha;

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95. Identify the reason why Mahatma Gandhi went on a fast unto
death at Poona in 1932.

[A] Failure of the Second Round Table Conference.

[B] Issue of Communal Award.

[C] Refusal of Viceroy to commute death sentence of

Chittagong Armoury raiders.
[D] Government‟s refusal to release political prisoners.

1932 Mk; Mz;L g{dhtpy; fhe;jpaofs; rhFk; tiu cz;zhtpujk;

nkw;;bfhs;sf; fhuzk; vJbtdf; fz;Lzh;f.

[A] ,uz;lhtJ tl;l nkir khehl;od; njhy;tp.

[B] tFg;g[ thhp chpik btspaplg;gl;lJ.

[C] rpl;lfh’; Ma[jf;fpl’;F Mf;fpukpg;ghsu;fSf;F tpjpf;fg;gl;l

kuz jz;lidia murg; gpujpepjp Fiwf;f kWj;jJ/

[D] murpay; ifjpfis tpLjiy bra;a muR kWj;jJ.

96. (i) The British had to appease the Indian nationalists and the
outcome was the passage of the Government of India Act -
1935.

(ii) This act provided for greater power to the local governments
and the introduction of direct elections in 1937

Which of the above statement/s is/are true ?

[A] (i) only. [B] (ii) only

[C] Both (i) and (ii) [D] None of the above

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 (i) M’;fpnyah;fSf;F ,e;jpa njrpathjpfis jpUg;jpgLj;j ntz;oa
epiy Vw;gl;lJ/ mjd; btspg;ghnl 1935?Mk; Mz;od; ,e;jpa
murh’;fr; rl;lkhFk;/

(ii) ,r;rl;lk;, cs;shl;rp muRfSf;F mjpf mjpfhuk; tH’;fpanjhL,

1937?Mk; Mz;oy; neuoj; njh;jiya[k; mwpKfk; bra;jJ/

nkny fhzg;gLk; Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ-it vJ-vit>

[A] (i) kl;Lk;. [B] (ii) kl;Lk;.

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) [D] nkw;fz;l vita[kpy;iy/

97. Birsa Munda led a revolt against the British in :

[A] Chotta -Nagpur region

[B] Ganga-Yamuna region

[C] Himalayan region

[D] North-East region

gph;rh Kz;lh ve;jg; gFjpapypUe;J M’;fpnyah;fis vjph;j;Jg; g[ul;rp bra;jhh;:

[A] nrhl;lh ? ehf;g{h; gFjpapypUe;J

[B] f’;if ? aKid gFjpapypUe;J

[C] ,khyag; gFjpapypUe;J

[D] tl? fpHf;F gFjpapypUe;J

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98. (i) Brahmo Samaj denounced polytheism, idol worship and the
faith in divine incarnations.

(ii) It condemned the caste system and superstitions.

(iii) It opposed widow remarriage.

Which of the above statement/s is / are true ?

[A] (i) only. [B] (iii) only

[C] (i) and (ii) only [D] (ii) and (iii) only

(i) gpuk;k rkh$k;. gy flt[s; tHpghL. cUt tHpghL. flt[spd; mtjhu’;fs;

kPjhd ek;gpf;if Mfpatw;iw btspg;gilahff; fz;ldk; bra;jJ/

(ii) ,J $hjpKiw. K:lek;gpf;iffs; Mfpatw;iwf; fz;ldk; bra;jJ/

(iii) ,J tpjitfs; kWkzj;ij vjpu;j;jJ/

nkny brhy;yg;gl;l Tw;Wfspy; vJ - vit rupahdJ-it >

[A] (i) kl;Lk;/ [B] (iii) kl;Lk;/

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;/ [D] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

99. Which battle is considered as a decisive one that dealt a severe

blow to the Marathas and the Mughal empire and thereby paved
way for the rise of the British power in India ?

[A] Second battle of Panipat

[B] Third battle of Panipat

[C] Third Anglo-Maratha War

[D] Third Carnatic War

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 kuhl;oau;fSf;Fk; Kfyhau;fSf;Fk; kpfg; bgupa njhy;tpia bfhLj;j
Kf;fpaj;Jtk; tha;e;jJk;. ,e;jpahtpy; M’;fpnya muR fhY}d;w tHp
tFj;jJkhd nghu; vJ >

[A] ,uz;lhk; ghdpgl; nghu;

[B] K:d;whk; ghdpgl; nghu;

[C] K:d;whk; M’;fpnya ? kuhl;oag; nghu;

[D] K:d;whk; fu;ehlfg; nghu;

100. (i) One of the earliest initiatives to impart modern education

among Indians was taken up by the Christian Missionaries.

(ii) The Christian Missionaries provided opportunities to the

underprivileged and the marginalized sections to acquire
education. These sections were denied learning opportunities
in the traditional education system.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true ?

[A] (i) only. [B] (ii) only.

[C] Both (i) and (ii). [D] None of the above.

(i) ,e;jpa kf;fspilna etPdf; fy;tpiaf; fw;Wj; ju nkw;bfhs;sg;gl;l

bjhlf;f fhy Kaw;rpfspbyhd;W fpwp!;jt rkag;gug;g[f; FGf;fshy;
Kd;bdLf;fg;gl;ljhFk;/

(ii) fpwp!;jt rkag; gug;g[f; FGf;fs; moj;jl;L kf;fSf;Fk;. tpspk;g[

epiy kf;fSf;Fk; fy;tp bgWtjw;fhd tha;g;g[fis tH’;fpd/
,g;gpupt[ kf;fSf;F kug[ rhu;e;j fy;tp Kiwapy; fy;tp fw;gjw;fhd
cupikfs; kWf;fg;gl;oUe;jJ/

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 nkny brhy;yg;gl;l Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ-it vJ-vit >

[A] (i) kl;Lk;/ [B] (ii) kl;Lk;/

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) Mfpad/ [D] nkw;fz;l vita[kpy;iy/

101. Who was the founder of the “Madras Native Association”, which
was one of the first attempts to organize and vent grievances
against the British ?

[A] Gajula Lakshminarasu

[B] Singaravelu

[C] T.M. Nair

[D] Potti Sriramulu

M’;fpnyau;fSf;F vjpuhf kf;fis xU’;fpizj;J. j’;fsJ Fiwfis

vLj;Jiug;gjw;F nkw;bfhs;sg;gl;l Kjy; Kaw;rpfspy; xd;whd *brd;idthrpfs;
r’;fk;* vDk; mikg;gpid cUthf;fpatu; ahu; >

[A] f$%yh yl;RkpeuR

[B] rp';fhuntY

[C] o/vk;/ehau;

[D] bghl;o _uhKY

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102. G.Subramaniam was one of the first leaders to use newspapers
to spread the nationalist message across a larger audience.
Which was the English newspaper founded by him ?

[A] The Mail

[B] The Indian Express

[C] The Hindu

[D] The Madras Courier

njrpathjr; bra;jpfis tpupe;Jgl;l ghu;itahsu;fspilna gug;g[iu bra;tjw;F

Kjd;Kjypy; bra;jpj;jhs;fisg; gad;gLj;jpa jiytuhfj; jpfH;e;jtu;
$p/Rg;gpukzpak; Mthu;/ mtuhy; epWtg;gl;l bra;jpj;jhs; vJ>

[A] jp bkapy;

[B] jp ,e;jpad; vf;!;gpu!;

[C] jp ,e;J

[D] jp bkl;uh!; Tupau;

103. “The Pacific Coast Hindustan Association” was popularly called

as “Ghadar Party”. “Ghadar” is a Urdu word which means :

[A] Freedom

[B] Rebellion

[C] Devotion

[D] Victory

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*grpgpf; gpunjr ,e;J!;jhd; mikg;g[ * fjhu; fl;rp vdg; gutyhf miHf;fg;gl;lJ/

*fjhu;* vDk; cUJr; brhy;ypd; bghUs; :

[A] tpLjiy

[B] fpsu;r;rp

[C] gf;jp

[D] btw;wp

104. “The time has come when the badge of honour makes our shame
glaring in their incongruous context of humiliation.”

Who said this while renouncing his knighthood immediately after

the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre ?

[A] Saifuddin Kitchlew

[B] Rabindranath Tagore

[C] Mohammed Iqbal

[D] Surendranath Bannerjee

*kupahijf; Fiwthd NHy; epyt[k; ntisapy; mtkhdj;jpd; rpd;dkhf ,e;j

kjpg;gpw;Fupa gl;lk; jpfH;fpwJ*/

,t;thW TwpanjhL $hypad; thyhghf; gLbfhiy ele;jt[ld; jdJ murg; gl;lj;ij

cldoahfj; Jwe;jtu; ahu; >

[A] irg[jPd; fpl;r;Y

[B] ,utPe;jpuehj; jhTu;

[C] Kfkj; ,f;ghy;

[D] Rnue;jpuehj; ghdu;$p

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105. Which of the following statement/s is/are true about
Subhas Chandra Bose ?

(i) He was the president of the Congress.

(ii) He resigned from the post of president of the Congress

as he was isolated within the Congress.

(iii) He founded the “Forward Bloc” to function independent

of the Congress.

[A] (i) only. [B] (i) and (iii) only.

[C] (i) and (ii) only. [D] (ii) and (iii) only.

fPH;f;fhQqk; Tw;Wfspy; Rghc&; re;jpu nghi!g; gw;wpa rupahd

Tw;W-fs; vJ - vit >

(i) mtu; fh’;fpu!; fl;rpapd; jiytuhf ,Ue;jhu;/

(ii) fh’;fpu!; fl;rpapy; jdpikg;gLj;jg;gl;ljhy; mtu; jdJ jiytu;

gjtpapypUe;J tpyfpdhu;/

(iii) fh’;fpu!; fl;rpapypUe;J jdpj;Jr; bray;gLk; bghUl;L *ghu;th;L

gpshf;* vDk; fl;rpiaj; bjhl’;fpdhu;/

[A] (i) kl;Lk;/ [B] (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;/ [D] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

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106. Assertion (A): Karikala Cholan was distinguished as “Ponnikku Karai
Kanda Bhoopathi”

Reason (R): The stone construction named Kallanai, a masterpiece in

Water Management fitted with water canals was
constructed by Karikalan.

(A) [A] is true, but [R] is false.

(B) Both [A] & [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A].

(C) (A) and (R) are true.

(D) [A] is false, but [R] is true.

Tw;W (A) : ‟bghd;dpf;Ff; fiu fz;l g{gjp‟ vd fhpfhy; nrhHd; rpwg;gpf;fg;gLfpwhd;/

fhuzk; (R): ePiu bewpg;gLj;Jk; tha;f;fhy;fshy; ,izf;fg;gl;l jiyrpwe;j
fw;fl;Lkhdkhfpa fy;yiz fhpfhydhy; fl;lg;gl;lJ/

(A) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW

(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp/ nkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;Fr; rhpahd
tpsf;fkhFk;/

(C) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; jtW/

(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp/

107. What is the second line of the verse from Purananooru that begins as
follows?
“Yadhum Oore Yavarum Kelir”
……..
(The world is my Country, all countrymen my kindred)

(A) “Theethum Nandrum Pirar Thara varaa”

(Boon or Bane does not come from others)
(B) “Undi Koduthor Uyir Koduthore!”
(One who feeds gives Life)
(C) “Unbadhu Naazhi, Uduppana Irande”
(For eating a measure, for dressing just two)
(D) “Thuippom enine thappuna palave”.
(If savored alone, much is lost)

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 “ahJk; Cnu ahtUk; nfsph;” – vdj; bjhl’;Fk; g[wehD}w;Wg;ghlypd; ,uz;lhtJ
mo vJ?

(A) jPJk; ed;Wk; gpwh;ju thuh

(B) cz;o bfhLj;njhh; caph; bfhLj;njhnu

(C) cz;gJ ehHp cLg;gd ,uz;nl

(D) Ja;g;nghk; vdpnd jg;g[d gynt

108. The message related in the Purananooru verse

“Yaanai pukka pulam pola,

Thanum unnaan; ulagamum kedume….”
(As the elephant destroys the field, so does the King‟s taxes does not benefit
himself and destroys the world).

1) Tax abolition.
2) Reduction of Tax.
3) Regulating Tax Collection Methodology
4) Tax Evasion.

(A) 1 only.
(B) 2 and 3 only.
(C) 1 and 2 only.
(D) 3 only.

“ahid g[f;f g[yk; nghy

jhDk; cz;zhd;; cyfKk; bfLnk” – vDk; g[wehD}w;Wg; ghly; czh;j;Jk; fUj;J

1) thpia xHpj;jy;

2) thpf;Fiwg;g[

3) thp tNypf;Fk; Kiwia xG’;FgLj;Jjy;

4) thp Va;g;g[

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 (A) 1 kl;Lk;

(B) 2 kw;Wk; 3 kl;Lk;

(C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 kl;Lk;

(D) 3 kl;Lk;

109. Which is the Grammatical literature pioneered by “Tholkappiyam” ?

(A) Thirukkural
(B) Moodhurai
(C) Nannool
(D) Neethi Venbaa

bjhy;fhg;gpaj;jpd; tHpE}yhf tps’;Fk; ,yf;fz E}y; vJ ?

(A) jpUf;Fws;

(B) K:Jiu

(C) ed;D}y;

(D) ePjp btz;gh

110. Match correctly the excavated things with their corresponding

excavation sites.

(i) Golden foils - 1. Thirukkampuliyur

(ii) “Rouletted” potteries made in Rome - 2. Aadhichanallur

(iii) Sun & Natural Objects - 3. Vadamangal

(iv) Fort wall (Compound Wall) that is - 4. Uraiyur

3000 years old
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 4 2 1 3
(D) 1 4 3 2

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 fPnH bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s fz;Lgpog;g[fis mjd; Ch;fSld; bjhlh;g[gLj;Jf

(i) j’;fg;gl;l’;fs; ? 1/ jpUf;fhk;g[ypa{h;

(ii) nuhkhg[hpapy; bra;ag;gl;l busyl;ll;

vDk; kz;ghz;l’;fs; ? 2/ Mjpr;rey;Y}h;

(iii) Nhpad; kw;Wk; ,aw;if cUt’;fs; ? 3/ tlk’;fy;

(iv) 3000 Mz;Lfs; gHik tha;e;j Rw;Wr;Rth; ? 4/ ciwa{h;

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 4 2 1 3
(D) 1 4 3 2

111. The graffiti symbols of Keeladi are similar to which one of the
following civilizations ?

[A] Sumerian Civilization [B] Nile River Civilization

[D]Indus Valley Civilization [C] Yellow River Civilization

fPHoapd; fPwy;fs; - FwpaPLfs; gpd;tUk; ve;j ehfhpfj;njhL xg;g[nehf;ff; Toait ?

[A] Rnkhpa ehfhpfk; [B] iey; ejp ehfhpfk;

[C]rpe;J rkbtsp ehfhpfk; [D] k‛;rs; ejp ehfhpfk;

112. The carbon samples collected by the Department of Archaeology,

Government of Tamil Nadu from the excavations of Keeladi after
having been analyzed indicate that all the six samples fall between:

(A) 2nd century BCE and 2nd century CE

(B) 6th century BCE and 3rd century BCE
(C) 4th century BCE and 6th century CE
(D) 3rd century BCE and 5th century CE

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 fPHo mfH;tha;tpd; nghJ jkpH;ehL murpd; bjhy;ypay; Jiwahy; nrfhpf;fg;gl;l
fhpk khjphpfs;. gFg;gha;t[ bra;ag;gl;ljpy; mtw;wpd; fhyk; vJbtd
mwpag;gLfpwJ ?

(A) fp/K ,uz;lhk;; E}w;whz;L Kjy; fp/gp ,uz;lhk;; E}w;whz;L tiu/

(B) fp/K Mwhk;; E}w;whz;L Kjy; fp/K K:d;whk; E}w;whz;L tiu/
(C) fp/K ehd;fhk; E}w;whz;L Kjy; fp/gp Mwhk;; E}w;whz;L tiu/
(D) fp/K K:d;whk; E}w;whz;L Kjy; fp/gp Ie;jhk; E}w;whz;L tiu/

113. (i) Dharma, Atharma, Kaama and Moksha are the four fold
classification of Indian Philosophy.

(ii) Tholkappiyam and Sangam literature speak only the first three.

Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

(A) (i) only

(B) (ii) only.
(C) (i) and (ii).
(D) None of the above.

(i) jh;kk;. mjh;kk;. fhkk;. nkhl;rk; vd;w ehd;F tif ghFghl;il ,e;jpaj; jj;Jt’;fs;
Fwpg;gpLfpd;wd/

(ii) bjhy;fhg;gpak; kw;Wk; r’;f ,yf;fpa’;fs; Kjy; K:d;W tiffis kl;Lnk

Fwpg;gpLfpd;wd/

nkw;fhQqk; Tw;Wfspy; rhpahdJ-it vJ / vit?

(A) (i) kl;Lk;

(B) (ii) kl;Lk;

(C) (i) kw;Wk; (ii)

(D) nkw;fz;l vita[k; my;y/

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114. “…………………………… are the

eyes of all human beings”

In the above Thirukkural, which one of the below are identified by Thiruvalluvar as
the eyes of all human beings :

(A) Virtue and wealth

(B) Impartiality and self control
(C) Wealth and love
(D) Numbers and letters

*///////////// apt;tpuz;Lk;
fz;bzd;g thG Kapu;f;F*

nkw;fhQqk; jpUf;Fwspy; vit ,uz;il jpUts;Stu; fz;fSf;F xg;ghff; TWfpwhu;>

(A) mwKk; bghUSk;

(B) eLt[ epiyika[k; mlf;fKilika[k;

(C) bghUSk; ,d;gKk;

(D) vz;Qqk; vGj;Jk;

115. “Dare to do a thing…………………..

………………………… it is shameful to say”

As per the above Thirukkural, how should we enter an action?

(A) After accumulating enormous wealth

(B) After charity
(C) After a mature thought
(D) At an appropriate time

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 *////////////////////Jzpf fUkk; Jzpe;jgpd;
//////////////////// vd;g jpGf;F*

vt;thW xU braypy; <Lgl ntz;Lk; vd jpUts;Stu; nkw;Twpa Fwspy;

mwpt[Wj;Jfpwhh;>

(A) epiwag; bghUs; nrh;j;j gpwF

(B) jhdk; bra;j gpwF

(C) ed;whfr; rpe;jpj;J mjw;Fg; gpwF

(D) jf;f fhykwpe;J

116. “Speak out your speech, when once 'tis past dispute
That none can utter speech that shall your speech refute.”
What does Thiruvalluvar mean by “that shall your speech” ?

(A) A synonym of the word used by you.

(B) A substitute word.
(C) A translated word for the word used by you.
(D) That word of yours which cannot be won by others.

“brhy;Yf brhy;iyg; gpwpnjhh;brhy; mr;brhy;iy

bty;Y‛;brhy; ,d;ik mwpe;J”

- “mr;brhy;iy ” vd jpUts;Sth; ciug;gJ vij ?

(A) eP’;fs; gad;gLj;jpa bghUspy; ntbwhU brhy;/

(B) brhy;Yf;F khw;whf ntWbrhy;/

(C) eP’;fs; gad;gLj;jpa brhy;Yf;F ntw;WbkhHpr; brhy;/

(D) kw;wth;fshy; bty;y Koahj c’;fSila brhy;/

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117. “……………………………….. if they fail to control it, their words will lose weight
and sorrow and grief will overwhelm them”.

In the above Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar emphasizes the importance to control

one‟s tongue. According to him, this is applicable to :

(A) The wealthy

(B) The Poor
(C) The Good human beings
(D) Everyone

* //////////////////////////////////////////// ehfhf;f fhthf;fhy;

nrhfhg;gh; brhy;ypGf;Fg; gl;L*

nkw;Twpa jpUf;Fwspy; jpUts;Sth; ehtlf;fj;ij gw;wp TWfpwhh; ? ,g;gz;g[ vtUf;Fg;

bghUe;Jk; >

(A) bghUs; cilatUf;F

(B) bghUs; mw;nwhUf;F

(C) ey;nyhUf;F

(D) midtUf;Fk;

118. “Incomings may be scant; but yet, no failure there,

If in expenditure you rightly learn to spare”.

What do you infer from the above ?

(A) Work hard to increase your income.

(B) Though income is limited, one can live without any misery, if
the outflow is carefully managed.

(C) Completely restrict the outflow regardless of your income.

(D) Increase both the income and the outflow.

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 “Mfh wstpl;o jhapD’; nfoy;iy
nghfh wfyhf; fil”

-nkw;fhQqk; Fwspy; ,Ue;J ePtph; mwptJ ahJ?

(A) tuitg; bgUf;Ftjw;Ff; fodkhf ciHf;f ntz;Lk;/

(B) bryitf; ftdkhf nkyhz;ik bra;jhy; tut[ FiwthdhYk; vt;tpjj;

Jd;gKkpd;wp thH Koa[k;/
(C) tut[ vj;jifajhapDk; brytpd; bgUf;fj;ij KGikahff; fl;Lg;gLj;Jf/

(D) tut[. bryt[ ,uz;ila[k; mjpfhpj;Jf; bfhs;s ntz;Lk;/

119. Match the following:

(i) “…………………………………………………….. (a) Need to encounter with

all the rest is nothing but trash to him” cheerful face
(ii) “ When trouble comes……………… (b) Knowing the fittest time
……………………………………………”
(iii) “ like the stork or crane with folded (c) Learning
wings……………………………………”

(i) (ii) (iii)

(A) a b c
(B) b c a
(C) c a b
(D) c b a

fPH;f;fhz;gtw;iwg; bghUj;Jf :

(i) “……………………………………………….. (a) ,d;Kfj;njhL vjph;bfhs;s ntz;oa

……………………..khly;y kw;wait” mtrpak;
(ii) “,Lf;fz; tU’;fhy; ……………… (b) rupahd re;jh;g;gk; mwpe;J
……………………………………………” bray;gLjy;
(iii) [ ; ………………
“bfhf;bfhf;f Tk;gk (c) fy;tp fw;wy;
……………………………………………”

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 (i) (ii) (iii)
(A) a b c
(B) b c a
(C) c a b
(D) c b a

120. “To use ……………………………………. is to

make choice of unripe fruits to ripe fruits”.

In the above Thirukkural, according to Thiruvalluvar, which one, when

spoken is equivalent to choosing unripe to ripe fruits ?

(A) Truth instead of falsity.

(B) Rebirth instead of the current birth.
(C) Bitter words instead of sweet words.
(D) Talking about arrogance instead of humility.

*//////////////////////////////////////////////// Twy;

fdpapUg;gf; fha;ftu;e; jw;W*

,f;Fwspy; jpUts;Sth;. *vijf; TWtJ* fdpapUf;Fk; nghJ fhiaf; ftu;tjw;F

xg;ghFk; vd;fpwhh; >

(A) cz;ikapUf;fg; bgha;ik Twy;/

(B) ,k;ik ,Uf;f kWik gw;wpf; Twy;/

(C) ,dpait ,Uf;f ,d;dhjJ Twy;/

(D) mlf;fKlikf;Fg; gjpyhf mlf;fkpd;ik gw;wpg; ngRtJ/

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121. (i) “What is called Truth of True word…………………….”

(ii) “External cleanliness can be had by use of …………”

Considering both the above Thirukkurals together, which one of the

following would be the most important outcome?

(A) Falsehood
(B) Truthfulness
(C) External cleanliness
(D) Blameless good

(i) *bgha;ika[k; tha;ik aplj;j /////////////////////////////////////////////*

(ii) *g[we;J}a;ik ePuhyika[ kfe;J}a;ik /////////////////////////////////*

,t;tpuz;L Fws;fisa[k; xUnru kdjpy; bfhz;L fPH;f;fz;l ve;j tpist[ kpFe;j

Kf;fpaj;Jtk; cs;sjhff; fUJtPu; >

(A) bgha;ik
(B) tha;ik
(C) g[we;J}a;ik
(D) g[iujPh;e;j ed;ik

122. Which one of the following is not the attribute of Thirukkural ?

(A) Secular nature

(B) Compassion
(C) Inclusive thinking
(D) Naming some Kings and praising their individual valour.

gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; jpUf;Fwspy; ,y;yhj ,ay;g[ vJ?

(A) kjr;rhh;gpd;ik

(B) ,uf;fk;

(C) midj;ija[k; cs;slf;fpa rpe;jid

(D) rpy kd;dh;fspd; bgah;fisf; Fwpg;gpLtJk;. mth;fspd; jdpg;gl;l

tPuj;ijg; giwrhw;WtJk;/

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123. During the Sangam age, “Hero Stones” were erected to
commemorate the honourable death of Heroes. In order to protect
which one of the following, these heroes gave up their lives while
fighting enemies ?

(A) Horses
(B) Clothes & Jewels
(C) Cattle
(D) Weapons

r’;f fhyj;jpy; vtw;iwg; giftuplkpUe;J fhf;Fk; Kaw;rpapy; <Lgl;L caph; ePj;j

tPuh;fSf;F “eLfw;fs;” elg;gl;ld >

(A) Fjpiufs;

(B) Mil Mguz’;fs;

(C) fhy;eilfs;

(D) Ma[j’;fs;

124. “All men that live are one in circumstances of birth;

…………………………………………”
According to the above Thirukkural, differences among the
individuals in a society are due to:

(i) Quality of their actions.

(ii) Amount of wealth possessed by their kith and kin.

(A) (i) only

(B) (ii) only
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) None of the above

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 “gpwg;bghf;Fk; vy;yh caph;f;Fk; /////////////////
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////”

nkw;Twpa jpUf;Fwspd; go xU rKjhaj;jpy; jdp kdpju;fSf;fpilnaahd

ntw;Wikf;Ff; fhuzkhf ,Ug;gJ :

(i) mth;fSila bray;fspd; juk;

(ii) mth;fspd; cwtpdh;fsplk; ,Uf;Fk; bry;tj;jpd; mst[

(A) (i) kl;Lk;

(B) (ii) kl;Lk;

(C) (i) kw;Wk; (ii)

(D) nkw;fhQqk; vita[k; my;y/

125. What is the importance of Thirukkural as a secular literature?

(A) Being secular, its values are not just confined to any particular religion
and it is applicable to the entire humanity.
(B) Its focus on human welfare.
(C) Reading Thirukkural strengthened the secular vision of the founding
fathers of our nation.
(D) All the above.

kjr;rhh;gw;w ,yf;fpak; vd;w tifapy; jpUf;Fwspd; Kf;fpaj;Jtk; ahJ?

(A) ve;j xU Fwpg;gpl;l kj kjpg;gPl;ow;fhd ,yf;fpakhft[k; ,y;yhJ khDlk;

KGikf;Fk; bghUe;Jk; jdpj;Jtk;/

(B) khDl eyid Kd;epWj;Jk; jdpj;Jtk;/

(C) jpUf;Fws; thrpg;g[ ekJ ehl;il fl;likj;j jiyth;fspd; kjr; rhh;gw;w

jd;ikia typikg;gLj;jpaJ/

(D) nkw;fz;l midj;Jk;/

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126. Who formed the “United Nationalist Party” ?

(A) Poppili
(B) Subbarayar
(C) Natesan
(D) M.C. Raja

“a[idbll; nerdyp!;l; fl;rp”iaj; njhw;Wtpj;jth; ahh;?

(A) bghg;gpyp

(B) Rg;guhah;

(C) enlrdhh;

(D) vk;.rp. uh$h

127. The original name of Oomaithurai was :

(A) Kumarasamy
(B) Kattathurai
(C) Meenatchi Sundaram
(D) Vellaya Thevan

Cikj;Jiuapd; ,aw;bgah; vJ ?

(A) Fkhurhkp

(B) fl;lj;Jiu

(C) kPdhl;rp Re;juk;

(D) bts;isaj; njtd;

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128. Which place was closely associated with the “Black Hole Tragedy”
of Madras ?

(A) Alipuram
(B) Mamallapuram
(C) Tiruppur
(D) Mallapuram

*brd;id ,Ul;liwj; Jau* epfH;r;rpa[ld; bjhlh;g[ila ,lk; vJ?

(A) mypg[uk;

(B) khky;yg[uk;

(C) jpUg;g{h;

(D) ky;yg[uk;

129. The Palayakkarar system was originally practised in which of the

following kingdoms?

(A) Vijayanagar
(B) Bhamini
(C) Kakatiya
(D) Hoysala

ghisaf;fhuh; Kiw Kjd; Kjypy; vtUila Ml;rpg;gFjpapy; bray;gLj;jg;gl;lJ?

(A) tp$aefh;

(B) ghkpdp

(C) fhfjpah;

(D) b~ha;rhsh;

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130. Which of the following journal was not founded by Thanthai Periyar ?

(A) Kudi Arasu

(B) Puratchi
(C) Viduthalai
(D) Swarajya

fPH;f;fhQqk; ehspjH;fspy; je;ij bghpahuhy; Jtf;fg;glhj ehspjH; vJ ?

(A) FoauR

(B) g[ul;rp

(C) tpLjiy

(D) Rauh$;ak;

131. Who is known as the “Political Guru” of Kamaraj ?

(A) Gopalakrishna Gokhale

(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Rajagopalachari
(D) Sathyamoorthy

fhkuh$hpd; “murpay; FU” vd mwpag;gLgth; ahh; ?

(A) nfhghyfpUc&;z nfhfny

(B) kfhj;kh fhe;jp

(C) ,uh$nfhghyhr;rhhp

(D) rj;jpaK:h;j;jp

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132. Which is the original name of Marai Malai Adigal ?

(A) Swami Dayananda

(B) Swami Vedhachalam
(C) Swami Paramananda
(D) None of the above.

kiwkiy mofspd; ,aw;bgah; vd;d?

(A) Rthkp jahde;jh

(B) Rthkp ntjhr;ryk;

(C) Rthkp gukhde;jh

(D) ,th;fspy; vtUkpy;iy/

133. Perarignar Anna chose Justice Party to work for :

(i) Casteless society

(ii) Classless society
(iii) Casteless and Classless society
(iv) Class based society

(A) (i) only.

(B) (i) and (iv) only.
(C) (iii) only.
(D) (iv) only.

nguwp‛h; mz;zh ePjpf; fl;rpia ve;jg; gzpf;fhfj; njh;e;bjLj;jhh;?

(i) rhjpaw;w rKjhak; mikf;f

(ii) th;f;f ngjkw;w rKjhak; mikf;f

(iii) rhjpaw;w. th;f;f ngjkw;w rKjhak; mikf;f

(iv) th;f;fj;ij mog;gilahff; bfhz;l rKjhak; mikf;f

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 (A) (i) kl;Lk;/

(B) (i) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;/

(C) (iii) kl;Lk;/

(D) (iv) kl;Lk;/

134. Vaikunda Swamigal as a symbol of protest :

(i) Urged his followers to wear a turban, a right which was permitted
only to upper castes in those days.

(ii) Insisted on physical segregation in dining habits.

(iii) In his feeding centre called “Nizhal Tangal”, caste based

restrictions were broken down.

(iv) Stood for social segregation.

(A) (i) only

(B) (ii) only
(C) (i) and (iii) only
(D) (iv) only

itFz;l Rthkpfs; vjph;g;gpd; milahskhf

(i) me;jf; fhyj;jpy; cah; $hjpapdUf;F kl;Lnk mDkjpf;fg;gl;oUe;j chpikahd

jiyg;ghif mzptij jd;idg; gpd;gw;Wgth;fisa[k; mzpa typa[Wj;jpdhh;/

(ii) jdpj;jdpahf cztUe;Jk; gHf;fj;ij typa[Wj;jpdhh;/

(iii) *epHy; jh’;fy;* vd;W miHf;fg;gl;l czt[f;Tl’;fspy; rhjpaf; fl;Lg;ghLfs;

cilj;bjwpag;gl;ld/

(iv) rKjha hPjpahf jdpikg;gLj;Jjiy Mjhpj;jhh;/

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 (A) (i) kl;Lk;
(B) (ii) kl;Lk;
(C) (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;
(D) (iv) kl;Lk;

135. Which of the following were the policies and principles of

Perarignar Anna ?

(i) Religion and Politics should not mix.

(ii) Privatising education and health sectors.
(iii) Public ownership of transport systems in Tamil Nadu.

(A) (i) only.

(B) (ii) and (iii) only.
(C) (iii) only.
(D) (i) and (iii) only.

fPH;fz;litfspy; nguwp‛h; mz;zhtpd; bfhs;if kw;Wk; nfhl;ghLfs; vit?

(i) rkaKk; murpaYk; xd;nwhL xd;W fyf;ff; TlhJ/

(ii) fy;tp kw;Wk; Rfhjhuj;Jiwfis jdpahh; kakhf;Fjy;/

(iii) jkpH;ehl;od; nghf;Ftuj;Jj; Jiwia muRilikahf;Fjy;/

(A) (i) kl;Lk;/

(B) (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

(C) (iii) kl;Lk;/

(D) (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

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136. The weekly journal “Oru Paisa Tamilan ” was run by :

(A) V.O.Chidambaranar
(B) Thanthai Periyar
(C) Ayothi Thasa Pandithar
(D) Bharathiyar

“xU igrh jkpHd;” vDk; thu ,jiH elj;jpath; ahh;?

(A) t/ c/ rpjk;gudhh;

(B) je;ij bghpahh;

(C) mnahj;jpjhr gz;ojh;

(D) ghujpahh;

137. Which of the following is / are not the work/s of Perarignar Anna ?

(i) Velaikkari.
(ii) Neethi Devan Mayakkam.
(iii) Kannan Paattu.
(iv) Kudumba Vilakku.

(A) (i) only.

(B) (ii) only.
(C) (i) and (ii) only.
(D) (iii) and (iv) only.

fPH; tUtdtw;Ws; vit nguwp‛h; mz;zhtpd; gilg;g[fs; my;y?

(i) ntiyf;fhup (ii) ePjp njtd; kaf;fk;

(iii) fz;zd; ghl;L (iv) FLk;g tpsf;F

(A) (i) kl;Lk;/

(B) (ii) kl;Lk;/

(C) (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;/

(D) (iii) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;/

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138. What are the similarities between Thanthai Periyar and Socrates ?

(i) Asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking.

(ii) Purpose of dialogues is to expose underlying assumptions.

(iii) Accepted hero worship.

(iv) Accepted that solutions to problems cannot be identified by

discussions.

(A) (i) and (ii) only.

(B) (iii) and (iv) only.
(C) (i) and (iv) only.
(D) (ii) and (iii) only.

bghpahh;. rhf;ul;O!; Mfpa ,UtUf;Fk; ,ilnaahd xw;Wikfs; ahit?

(i) nfs;tpfs; nfl;L tpilfhz;gjpd; thapyhf tpkh;rd hPjpapyhd rpe;jidiaj;

J}z;odhh;fs;.

(ii) fye;Jiuahlypd; nehf;fk; mDkhd’;fspd; cl;fplf;iffis btspf;bfhzh;tJ/

(iii) ehaf tHpghl;il Vw;Wf;bfhz;lhh;fs;/

(iv) tpthjpg;gjpd; thapyhfg; gpur;rpidfSf;Fj; jPh;t[ fhz KoahJ vd;gij Vw;Wf;

bfhz;lhh;fs;/

(A) (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;/

(B) (iii) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;/

(C) (i) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;/

(D) (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

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139. Ayothithasa Pandithar :

(i) Campaigned for social justice

(ii) Considered education as an important tool for empowerment.
(iii) Started a weekly journal called „Kudiyarasu‟.
(iv) Was an ardent follower of Hindu Dharma

(A) (i) only.

(B) (i) and (iv) only
(C) (i) and (ii) only
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

mnahj;jp jhr gz;ojh; :

(i) rK:f ePjpf;fhfg; nghuhodhh;

(ii) fy;tpia mjpfhuj;ijg; bgWtjw;fhd Kf;fpaf; fUtpahff; fUjpdhh;.

(iii) “FoauR ” vDk; thu ,jiH Muk;gpj;jhh;/

(iv) ,e;J jh;kj;ijj; jPtpukhfg; gpd;gw;wpath;/

(A) (i) kl;Lk;

(B) (i) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;

(C) (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

(D) (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

140. Which is the best example of rationalist thinking ?

A person suffering from Jaundice has yellow coloured eyes:

(A) Therefore, any food item that is yellow in colour should not be
consumed.

(B) Wearing yellow colour dress aggravates the effects of jaundice.

(C) Jaundice can be reduced by adorning yellow coloured flowers.

(D) Jaundice is a disease which can only be treated by identifying the

cause. It has no relevance to the colour of the food consumed,
colour of the dress and flower one adorns.

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 gFj;jwpt[r; rpe;jidf;Fr; rhpahd vLj;Jf;fhl;L vJ ?

xUth; k‛;rs; fhkhiyahy; ghjpf;fg;gl;L k‛;rs; epwf;fz;fSld; cs;shh;/

(A) mth; k‛;rs; epwj;jpy; cs;s ve;j czita[k; cl;bfhs;sf; TlhJ/

(B) mth; k‛;rs; epw Milia mzptJ k‛;rs; fhkhiy nehapd; tPupaj;ijj; J}z;Lk;/

(C) k‛;rs; epwg; g{f;fisr; NLtJ k‛;rs; fhkhiy nehapd; jd;ikiaf; Fiwf;Fk;/

(D) k‛;rs; fhkhiy vd;gJ neha;f;fhd fhuzj;ijf; fz;lwpe;jhy; kl;Lnk

Fzkhf;ff; Toa xU neha;/ cztpd; epwk;. cilapd; epwk;. NLk; g{f;fspd;
epwk; Mfpatw;wpw;Fk; ,e;neha;f;Fk; ve;jtpjj; bjhlh;g[kpy;iy/

141. A person with self respect will have the following attributes:

(i) Will be a good team leader empathizing with other team members.
(ii) Will be prone to finding fault with others rather than looking into one‟s
own problems.
(iii) Will believe in the inevitability of social hierarchy.
(iv) Will condone others‟ mistakes and give an opportunity to learn.

Which of the above are true?

(A) (i) and (iv) only.
(B) (i) and (ii) only.
(C) (ii) and (iii) only.
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii) only.

Rakhpahij cila kdpjh; fPH;f;fz;l gz;g[fisg; bgw;wpUg;ghh;;/

(i) FGtpd; kw;w cWg;gpdh;fspd; czh;t[fis mwpe;J bray;gLk; rpwe;j

FGj;jiytuhf ,Ug;ghh;/
(ii) jd;Dila jtWfisf; Fwpj;J Muhahky; kw;wth;fspd; jtWfisf; fhz;gjpy;
Mh;tk; bfhz;oUg;ghh;
(iii) rKjhag; goepiyfs; jtph;f;f ,ayhjit vd ek;g[gtuhf ,Ug;ghh;.
(iv) kw;wth;fspd; jtWfis kd;dpj;J. mth;fs; mtw;wpy; ,Ue;J ghlk;
fw;Wf;bfhs;s tHptFg;ghh;;/

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 nkw;fz;ltw;Ws; rhpahdit vit ?

(A) (i) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;/

(B) (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;/

(C) (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

(D) (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

142. Which are the characteristics of a person with self respect ?

(i) Such a person will be with positive self esteem and will facilitate
meaningful social existence.
(ii) Such a person will promote free expression of creative ideas.
(iii) Such a person will treat others with dignity.
(iv) Such a person will have a superior feeling about oneself.

(A) (i) only

(B) (i) and (ii) only
(C) (iv) only
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

Rakhpahija[s;s kdpjhpd; gz;g[eyd;fs; ahit ?

(i) mj;jifa egh; neh;kiwahd jd;kjpg;ig bgw;Ws;stuhft[k;. mh;j;jKs;s rK:f

thH;tpid cUthf;Fgtuhft[k; ,Ug;ghh;/

(ii) mj;jifa egh; gilg;ghw;wy; kpf;f rpe;jidfisj; jilapd;wp

btspg;gLj;Jtij Cf;Ftpg;gtuhf ,Ug;ghh;/

(iii) mj;jifa egh;; kw;wth;fis fz;zpaj;Jld; elj;Jgtuhf ,Ug;ghh;/

(iv) mj;jifa egh; kw;wth;fis tpl jhd; cah;e;jth; vd;w vz;zj;ijf;

bfhz;oUg;ghh;/

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 (A) (i) kl;Lk;

(B) (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

(C) (iv) kl;Lk;

(D) (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

143. Why did Thanthai Periyar write in “Kudiyarasu” that “Government and
National consciousness should exist only for the purpose of making the
people live with self respect” ?

(i) He felt that Government or nationalism is not merely to satisfy their

mean needs of food and clothes only.

(ii) One‟s self respect never robs away others‟ self respect.
(iii) He felt that if true sense of self respect is inculcated in people, then
they will certainly create faultless politics and peaceful nation.

(A) (i) only

(B) (i) and (ii) only
(C) (i) and (iii) only
(D) All the above.

“murh’;fKk; njrpa czh;t[k; kf;fis RakhpahijnahL thHr; bra;tijna

nehf;fkhff; bfhz;oUf;f ntz;Lk;” vd je;ij bghpahh; “FoauR” ,jHpy; Vd;
vGjpdhh; ?

(i) murh';fk; my;yJ njrpak; vd;gJ kf;fSf;fhd czt[. cil nghd;w rhjhuzj;
njitfis jpUg;jpgLj;Jtjw;fhf kl;Lnk my;y vd;gij mth;
czh;e;jpUe;jhh;/
(ii) xUtUila Rakhpahij kw;wtUila Rakhpahijiag; gwpg;gjhf ,Uf;fhJ/
(iii) Rakhpahij mjDila cz;ikahdg; bghUspy; kf;fsplk; czh;j;jg;gl;lhy;
mth;fs; Fiwfs; VJkw;w murpaiya[k;. mikjpahd ehl;ila[k;
cUthf;Fthh;fs; vd czh;e;jpUe;jhh;/

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 (A) (i) kl;Lk;/

(B) (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;/

(C) (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;/

(D) nkny cs;s midj;Jk;/

144. In the Sangam age, Kotravai was worshipped as a Goddess by those

who inhabited:

(A) Mountain region

(B) Forest land
(C) Crop land

(D) Dry land

r’;f fhyj;jpy; bfhw;wit vDk; bja;tj;jpid tHpgl;nlhh; thH;e;j epyg;gug;g[ :

(A) Fwp‛;rp

(B) Ky;iy

(C) kUjk;

(D) ghiy

145. Why is Thirukkural relevant even today ?

(i) Because, the basic Human nature has not changed much.

(ii) Because, Thirukkural does not focus on specific issues but speaks
about the general ideas related to Human existence.

(iii) Because, Thiruvalluvar had anticipated the changing needs of

modern society.

(A) (i) only.

(B) (ii) and (iii) only.
(C) (iii) only.
(D) (i) and (ii) only.

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jpUf;Fws; vjdhy; ,e;jf; fhyf;fl;lj;jpw;Fk; bghUj;jkhf cs;sJ>

(i) Vbddpy;. mog;gil kdpj ,ay;g[ bgUkstpy; khw;wk; milatpy;iy/

(ii) Vbddpy;. jpUf;Fws; Fwpg;gpl;l rpytw;wpy; kl;Lnk ftdk; brYj;jhky;.
kdpjh;fspd; ,Ug;g[ gw;wpa bghJthd fUj;Jfisf; Fwpj;Jk; ngRfpwJ/
(iii) Vbddpy;. jpUts;Stu; etPd rKjhaj;jpd; khwptUk; njitfis Kd;Tl;ona
a{fpj;jpUe;jhh;/

(A) (i) kl;Lk;

(B) (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;
(C) (iii) kl;Lk;
(D) (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

146. The flagship scheme that lends special character to the Tamil Nadu
model of development is :

(A) Mid-day Meal scheme.

(B) Special Economic Zones.

(C) Information Technology Parks.

(D) Industrial Estate.

jkpH;ehl;od; tsh;r;rpg; ghijapd; rpwg;g[f; Fzhk;rj;ij btspg;gLj;Jk; rPhpa

jpl;lkhf mwpag;gLtJ :

(A) kjpa czt[j; jpl;lk;/

(B) rpwg;g[g; bghUshjhu kz;ly’;fs;/

(C) jfty; bjhHpy;El;gg; g{‘;fhf;fs;/

(D) bjhHpw; ngl;ilfs;/

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147. Which of the following is / are true with reference to
Dr. Muthulakshmi (Reddy) Memorial Inter-Caste Marriage
Assistance Scheme:

(i) There is no income ceiling and minimum educational qualification

stipulated.
(ii) Either of the spouse should belong to the Scheduled Caste or
Scheduled Tribe communities.
(iii) Either of the spouse should belong to the Forward or other
Community and the other spouse should belong to the Backward
Classes / Most Backward Classes.

[A] (i) only.

[B] (ii) only.

[C] (i), (ii) and (iii)

[D] None of the above.

kUj;Jtu; Kj;Jyl;Rkp (bul;o) epidt[ $hjp kWg;g[j; jpUkz (fyg;g[j; jpUkzk;)

epjp cjtpj; jpl;lk; bjhlu;ghd gpd;tUk; Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ vJ - vit >

(i) Fiwe;jgl;r tUkhd tuk;ngh. Fiwe;jgl;r fy;tpj; jFjpnah fpilahJ/

(ii) jk;gjpaupy; xUth; gl;oay; tFg;gpduhfnth my;yJ gl;oay;
gH’;Foapduhfnth ,Uj;jy; ntz;Lk;/
(iii)jk;gjpahpy; xUth; Kw;gl;l my;yJ ,ju tFg;gpduhft[k;. kw;bwhUth;
gpw;gLj;jg;gl;l - kpft[k; gpw;gLj;jg;gl;l tFg;gpduhft[k; ,Uj;jy; ntz;Lk;/

(A) (i) kl;Lk;/

(B) (ii) kl;Lk;/

(C) (i), (ii), (iii) Mfpait/

(D) nkw;fz;ltw;Ws; vita[kpy;iy/

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148. The importance of social harmony in economic development can be
understood by which of the following characteristics ?

(i) Social harmony also means peaceful co-existence of various groups

in a society which are otherwise divided by various identities.
(ii) Peaceful co-existence of various communities means that the
government can focus on initiatives related to economic development
and the expenditure towards Law and Order management gets
reduced to that extent.
(iii) Social harmony also ensures a peaceful investment atmosphere
wherein investors remain confident of their returns.
(iv) Social harmony increases economic disparities.

A) (i) only.
B) (i) and (ii) only.
C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
D) (i) and (iv) only.

bghUshjhu tsh;r;rpapy; rKf ey;ypzf;fj;jpd; Kf;fpaj;Jtj;ij gpd;tUk; ve;j

gz;g[fshy; g[hpe;J bfhs;s Koa[k;?

(i) rK:f ey;ypzf;fk; vd;gJ gy;ntW milahs’;fshy; gphpe;Jfplf;Fk; xU

rK:fj;jpd; gy;ntW FGf;fspd; mikjpahd rf thH;t[ vd;gija[k; Fwpf;Fk;/
(ii) gy;ntW rK:f’;fspd; mikjpahd rfthH;t[ vd;gJ muR bghUshjhu
tsu;r;rpf;fhd Kd;bdLg;g[fspy; ftdk; brYj;j Kotijf; Fwpf;Fk;/ ,J
me;j mstpw;F rl;lk; xG’;F eph;thfj;jpw;fhd brytpd’;fisf; Fiwf;f
VJthfpwJ/
(iii) KjyPl;lhsu;fs; j’;fs; KjyPl;ow;nfw;w tUtha; fpilf;Fk; vDk;
ek;gpf;ifia tH’;Fk; xU mikjpahd KjyPl;Lr; NH;epiyia rK:f
ey;ypzf;fk; cWjp bra;fpwJ/
(iv) rK:f ey;ypzf;fk; bghUshjhur; rkkpd;ikia mjpfhpf;fpwJ/

[A] (i) kl;Lk; [B] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

[C] (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk; [D] (i) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;

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149. Match the following :

i. Block chain backbone 1. Online services

ii. TNeGA 2. Remote sensing Technology
iii. E-sevai 3. Nambikkai Inaiyam
iv. TN-GIS 4. State Nodal Agency

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

i ii iii iv
(A) 1 4 2 3
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 3 4 2 1

bghUj;Jf :

(i) gpshf; bra;d; ngf;nghd; 1) ,izatHpr; nritfs;

(ii) TNeGA 2) bjhiy czu;t[j; bjhHpy;El;gk;

(iii) ,?nrit 3) ek;gpf;if ,izak;

(iv) TN-GIS 4) khepy xU’;fpizg;g[ Kfik

fPH;fhz;gitapypUe;J rhpahd tpiliaj; njh;e;bjLf;ft[k;

i ii iii iv
(A) 1 4 2 3
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 3 4 2 1

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150. Which is the objective of Arasu e-sevai centres ?

(A) Providing unified access to e-services of different government

departments on a common platform across the State.

(B) Providing overall guidance to e-governance projects at district

level.

(C) Providing on-line examination services.

(D) Providing residential data for Tamil Nadu.

muR ,iza tHpr; nrit (,?nrit) eLt’;fspd; nehf;fk; vJ >

(A) khepyk; KGtJk; gy;ntW muRj; Jiwfspd; ,iza tHpr; nritfisa[k;

xU’;fpizj;J xU bghJj;jsj;jpy; mQqFk; tifapy; tH’;Fjy;/
(B) khtl;l mstpshd kpd; MSifj; jpl;l’;fSf;F tHp fhl;Ljy;/
(C) ,izatHpj; njh;t[fSf;fhd nritapid tH’;Fjy;/
(D) jkpH;ehl;ow;fhd FoapUg;g[j; jut[fis tH’;Fjy;/

151. Who took major efforts in the emergence of labour organizations in

Madras Presidency ?

(A) M. Thirumalachariar

(B) A. Singaravelar

(C) Thanthai Periyar

(D) Maraimalai Adigal

brd;id khfhzj;jpy; bjhHpyhsh; mikg;g[fis cUthf;Fk; Kaw;rpfspy; kpf

Kf;fpa g’;fhw;wpatu; ahu; ?

(A) vk;/ jpUkyhr;rhhpahh;

(B) V/ rp’;fhuntyh;

(C) je;ij bgupahu;

(D) kiwkiy mofs;

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152. The philosophy of Social Justice is largely rooted in :
(A) Natural Justice.
(B) Moral Justice.
(C) Distributive Justice.
(D) Legal Justice.

rK:f ePjpj; jj;Jtk; bgUkstpy; ntU:d;wpapUg;gJ :

(A) ,aw;if ePjpapy;/

(B) mwk; rhh; ePjpapy;/

(C) g’;fPl;L ePjpapy;/

(D) rl;lk; rhh; ePjpapy;/

153. Match the following :

Social Reform Movements Reformers

a) Theosophical Society 1. Veerasalingam Pantulu

b) Self-Respect Movement 2. C. Natesanar, T.M. Nair,

Thyagarayar.
c) Widow Re-marriage Movement 3. Madam Blavatsky
d) Justice Movement 4. Thanthai Periyar.

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

fPH;f;fz;ltw;iwg; bghUj;Jf :

rK:f rPh;jpUj;j ,af;f’;fs; rPh;jpUj;jthjpfs;

a) jpnah!h`gpfy; r’;fk; 1. tPnuryp’;fk; ge;JY

b) Rakhpahij ,af;fk; 2. rp/ enlrdhu;. o/vk;/ ehah;. jpahfuhau;

c) tpjit kWkz ,af;fk; 3. g;shthl;!;fp mk;ikahh;

d) ePjp ,af;fk; 4. je;ij bgupahu;

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

154. The plight of the villagers and the sufferings they endure while
trying to resolve their problem of water scarcity is depicted in the
Tamil movie :

(A) Mahanathi (B) Neerpparavai

(C) Thanneer Thanneer (D) Eeram

fpuhk kf;fs; j’;fspd; jz;zPu;g; gw;whf;Fiwapdhy; Vw;gLk; gpur;ridfSf;F jPu;t[

fhz KaYk;nghJ vjph;bfhs;Sk; Jau’;fis btspg;gLj;Jk; jkpH;j; jpiug;glk; :

(A) kfhejp (B) ePh;g;gwit

(C) jz;zPh; jz;zPh; (D) <uk;

155. (i) In India, Socio-economic inequalities are well entrenched.

(ii) A law for fair distribution will automatically ensure just distribution
of resources.
(iii) Governments will have to ensure a level playing field in order to
establish justice.

Which of the above statements is / are true with regard to

distribution of resources.

A] (i) only
B] (ii) only
C] (i) and (iii) only
D] (ii) and (iii) only

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 (i) ,e;jpahtpy; rK:fg; bghUshjhu Vw;wj; jhH;t[fs; ed;F ntW}d;wpa[s;sd/
(ii) epahakhd tifapy; ts’;fisg; gfph;e;jspf;f tifbra;a[k; rl;l’;fs;
,aw;wpdhnyna nghJkhdJ/ mr;rl;l’;fs; mt;ts’;fs; rk mstpy;
gfph;e;jspf;fg;gLtij cWjp bra;a[k;/
(iii) ePjpia epiyehl;l midtUf;Fk; rk tha;g;g[ tH’;fg;gLtij muR cWjp
bra;a ntz;Lk;/

ts’;fisg; gfph;e;jspg;gJ bjhlh;ghd nkw;fz;l Tw;Wfspy; rupahdit vJ - vit >

A] (i) kl;Lk;

B] (ii) kl;Lk;

C] (i) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

D] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

156. Which of the following movement urged its members to give up

their caste surnames?

A] Pure Tamil movement

B] Self Respect movement
C] Quit India movement
D] Bakthi movement

fPH;f;fhQqk; ve;j ,af;fk; mjd; cWg;gpdu;fis j’;fsJ $hjpapd; bgaiu

j’;fs; bgaUld; ,izj;J miHf;Fk; tHf;fj;ijf; iftpl typa[Wj;jpaJ>

A] jdpj; jkpH; ,af;fk;

B] Rakupahij ,af;fk;

C] bts;isand btspnaW ,af;fk;

D] gf;jp ,af;fk;/

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157. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act-2005
safeguards women from :

(A) Physical abuse. (B) Sexual abuse.

(C) Economic abuse. (D) All the above.

bgz;fSf;bfjpuhd FLk;g td;Kiwj; jLg;g[r; rl;lk; 2005 ve;j tpjkhd td;KiwfspypUe;J

bgz;fSf;F ghJfhg;g[ tH’;FfpwJ?

(A) cly; hPjpahd td;Kiw (B) ghypay; hPjpahd td;Kiw

(C) bghUshjhu hPjpahd td;Kiw (D) ,e;j K:d;W tifahd

td;KiwfspypUe;Jk;

158. Match the Marriage Assistance Schemes of the Government of Tamil

Nadu with the respective names given to each scheme :

Scheme Name

a) Marriage Assistance for poor girls 1. Annai Terasa

b) Widow re-marriage assistance 2. Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar
Marriage assistance for orphan
c) 3. Dharmambal Ammaiyar
girls
Moovalur Ramamirtham
d) Inter-caste marriage assistance 4.
Ammaiyar

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

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fPnH bfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s jkpHf murpd; jpUkz cjtpj; jpl;l’;fis
mtw;wpw;F N:l;lg;gl;Ls;s bgah;fnshL bghUj;jt[k; :

jpl;lk; bgah;

ViHg; bgz;fs; jpUkz cjtpj;

a) 1. md;id bjurh
jpl;lk;
b) tpjit kWkzj; jpl;lk; 2. Kj;Jyl;Rkp mk;ikahu;

c) Mjutw;wg; bgz;fSf;fhd jpUkz

3. jh;khk;ghs; mk;ikahh;
cjtpj; jpl;lk;

K:tY}h; ,uhkhkph;jk;
d) $hjp kWg;g[j; jpUkz cjtpj; jpl;lk; 4.
mk;ikahu;

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

159. The aim of the “Cradle Baby Scheme” of the government of Tamil
Nadu is :

[A] To promote mother-feeding.

[B] To ensure delivery of babies at Hospitals.

[C] To provide immunization to infants.

[D] To eradicate female infanticide.

jkpHf murpd; bjhl;oy; FHe;ijj; jpl;lj;jpd; nehf;fk; ;

[A] jha;g;ghy; Cl;Ltij Cf;Ftpj;jy;

[B] kUj;Jtkidfspy; FHe;ijg;ngW epfH;tij cWjpbra;jy;

[C] rpRf;fSf;fhd neha;j;jLg;g[ Kiwfis tH’;Fjy;

[D] bgz; rpRf; bfhiyfis xHpj;jy;

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160. Which one of the following is not the journal that carried on the
effective propaganda of self-respect ideals?
[A] Kudiarasu
[B] Revolt
[C] Swathesa Mithran
[D] Viduthalai

fPH;f;fhQqk; ehnsLfspy; Rakhpahijf; fUj;Jf;fis rpwg;ghd Kiwapy; gug;g[iu

bra;ahj ehnsL vJ >

[A] FoauR

[B] g[ul;rp

[C] Rnjrkpj;jpud;

[D] tpLjiy

161. (i) The concept of welfare state had its origin in Western Europe
after the second World War.
(ii) The main idea of welfare state is that the government should not
play any vital role in human development.

Which of the above statements is / are true ?

[A] (i) only. [B] (ii) only.

[C] Both (i) and (ii). [D] None of the above.

(i) kf;fs; ey muR vDk; fUj;jhf;fk; ,uz;lhk; cyfg; nghUf;Fg; gpd;dh; nkw;F

Inuhg;ghtpy; Vw;gl;ljhFk;/

(ii) kf;fs; ey murpd; Kjd;ikr; rpe;jid vd;gJ murh’;fk; kdpj tsh;r;rpapy; ve;j xU

Kf;fpag; g’;fpida[k; Mw;wf; TlhJ vd;gjhFk;/

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 nkw;fz;l Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ vJ / vit ?

[A] (i) kl;Lk; [B] (ii) kl;Lk;

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) [D] nkw;fz;l vJt[k; ,y;iy

162. Assertion (A): In the contemporary society, some people are tempted
towards “Hero worship”. This is not a healthy trend.

Reason (R): Rapid Urbanization creates a sense of being rootless. This

inturn creates a longingness “to belong somewhere / to
somebody”. Therefore, some people are attracted towards
the Heroes. It induces a blind following and thereby
inhibits a critical thinking of one‟s own socio-economic
problems.

[A] (A) is true, (R) is false.

[B] Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
[C] (A) is false, (R) is true.

[D] Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
(A).

Tw;W (A): ,d;iwa rKjhaj;jpy; rpyh; “ehaf tHpghl;il” nehf;fp

<h;f;fg;gLfpwhh;fs;/ ,J xU Mnuhf;fpakhd nghf;F my;y/

fhuzk; (R): mjpntf efukakhf;fy; rpyUf;F mth;fs; j’;fsJ nth;fis

,He;Jtpl;lJ nghd;w xU czh;tpid Vw;gLj;JfpwJ/ ,J
,j;jifa egh;fsplk; jh’;fs; “VnjDk; xU ,lj;ijnah –
egiunah” rhh;e;jpUf;f ntz;Lk; vd;w Vf;fj;ij Vw;gLj;JfpwJ/
vdntjhd;. ,th;fs; g[fH;bgw;w kdpjh;fis nehf;fp
<h;f;fg;gLfpd;wdh;/ ,J me;j ehafh;fis fz;Ko
: j;jdkhfg;
gpd;gw;Wtij Cf;Ftpg;gjdhy;. mth;fs; j’;fSila rK:f.
bghUshjhug; gpur;ridfs; Fwpj;j jpwdha;t[g; g{h;tkhf rpe;jpf;Fk;
jpwid tYtpHf;fr; bra;fpwJ/

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 (A) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW

[B] (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp. nkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A)-tpw;F
rhpahd tpsf;fk;/
[C] (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

[D] (A) kw;Wk; (R) rhp. Mdhy; (R) vd;gJ (A) -tpw;F rhpahd
tpsf;fky;y/

163. Which of the following pair is correctly matched ?

Scheme Chief Minister

[A] Noon Meal Scheme i) J. Jayalalitha
[B] Cradle Baby Scheme ii) K. Kamaraj
[C] Samathuvapuram iii) C.N. Annadurai
[D] Nutritious Meal Scheme iv) M. G. Ramachandran

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; rhpahfg; bghUj;jg;gl;Ls;s ,iz vJ ?

jpl;lk; Kjyikr;rh;

[A] kjpa czt[j; jpl;lk; i) b$/ b$ayypjh

[B] bjhl;oy; FHe;ijj; jpl;lk; ii) F/ fhkuh$;

[C] rkj;Jtg[uk; iii) fh/e/ mz;zhJiu

[D] rj;Jzt[j; jpl;lk; iv) k/nfh/ ,uhkr;re;jpud;

164. In the 1962 elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kalagam (DMK) was
supported by Swatantra Party. Who was the head of the latter party
at that time ?

[A] E.V.K. Sampath [B] C. Rajagopalachari

[C] K. Kamaraj [D] Omanthoor Ramasamy

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 1962?Mk; Mz;Lj; njh;jypd;nghJ. jpuhtpl Kd;ndw;wf; fHfj;ij Rje;jpuhf; fl;rp
Mjhpj;jJ/ mg;bghGJ Rje;jpuhf; fl;rpapd; jiytuhf ,Ue;jtu; ahu; >

[A] </ bt/ fp/ rk;gj; [B] r/ ,uh$nfhghyhr;rhhp

[C] F/ fhkuh$; [D] Xke;J}h; ,uhkrhkp

165. Which Chief Minister introduced the Mid-day Meal scheme in

independent India ?

[A] N.T. Rama Rao [B] V.S. Achuthananthan

[C] M.G. Ramachandran [D] K. Kamaraj

Rje;jpu ,e;jpahtpy; kjpa czt[j; jpl;lj;ij mwpKfg;gLj;jpa Kjyikr;rh; ahh; ?

[A] vd;/ o/ ,uhkhuht; [B] tp/ v!;/ mr;Rjhde;jd;

[C] k/nfh/ ,uhkr;re;jpud; [D] F/ fhkuh$;

166. Assertion (A) : Agriculture continues to be the largest employer in

Tamil Nadu.
Reason (R) : Non-Agriculture sectors are yet to generate enough
employment to effect a shift of labour force.

[A] (A ) is true. But (R) is false.

[B] Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
[C] (A) is false. But (R) is true.

[D] Both (A) and (R) are true. But (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).

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 Tw;W (A): jkpHfj;jpy; tptrhank mjpf egu;fSf;F ntiytha;g;gpid tH’;fpf;
bfhz;oUf;fpwJ/
fhuzk; (R): ciHg;ghsh;fs; j’;fsJ bjhHpy;fis khw;wpf; bfhs;tjw;Fj; njitahd
mstpw;F ntiytha;g;g[fis tptrhaky;yhj Jiwfs; cUthf;ftpy;iy/ /

[A] (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW

[B] (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp. nkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A)-tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fkhFk;/

[C] (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

[D] (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp. Mdhy; (R) vd;gJ (A) -tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fky;y/

167. Which of the following pair is correctly matched ?

City / Town Industry

[A] Ranipet i) Leather
[B] Namakkal ii) Fireworks
[C] Erode iii) Poultry Farms
[D] Sivakasi iv) Power looms

fPH;f;fz;ltw;Ws; ve;j ,iz rupahfg; bghUj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ >

khefuk; / efuk; bjhHpw;;rhiy

[A] ,uhzpg;ngl;il i) njhy;

[B] ehkf;fy; ii) gl;lhR
[C] <nuhL iii) nfhHpg; gz;izfs;
[D] rptfhrp iv) kpd;jwp

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168. (i) Tamil Nadu is grouped among the high enrolment ratio states in
respect of school education.
(ii) This has been possible mainly due to the supply of free
food, free uniforms, free footwear, scholarship, etc.

Which of the above statements is / are true ?

[A) (i) only.

[B) (ii) only.

[C) Both (i) and (ii)

[D) None of the above.

(i) gs;spf; fy;tpiag; bghWj;jtiu jkpH;ehL mjpfkhd nru;f;if tpfpjj;ijf;

bfhz;l khepy’;fspy; xd;whf tifg;gLj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ/

(ii) ,J rhj;jpakhdjw;F Kjd;ikahd fhuz’;fshf ,Ug;gJ ,ytr czt[. ,ytrr;

rPUilfs;. ,ytrf; fhyzpfs;. fy;tp cjtpj;bjhif nghd;wit tH’;fg;gLtnj
MFk;/

nkw;fhzg;gLk; Tw;Wfspy; rhpahdit vJ - vit >

[A] (i) kl;Lk; [B] (ii) kl;Lk;

[C] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) ,uz;Lk; [D] nkw;fz;l vJt[k; ,y;iy

169. As per the census 2011, which district of Tamil Nadu possesses the
highest literacy rate ?

[A] Chennai [B] Coimbatore

[C] Kanyakumari [D] Namakkal

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 2011 ?Mk; Mz;od; kf;fs; bjhiff; fzf;bfLg;gpd; go. jkpH;ehl;od; ve;j khtl;lk; kpf
mjpfkhd fy;tp tpfpjj;ijf; bfhz;Ls;sJ ?

[A] brd;id [B] nfhak;g[j;J}h;

[C] fd;dpahFkhp [D] ehkf;fy;

170. “Tamil Nadu developed a commitment to universal and well

functioning public services thanks to the power of
democratic action, public reasoning and social action”.

Who said this ?

[A] Amartya Sen and Jean Dreze.

[B] Dutt and Sundaram.

[C] Raghuram Rajan and Abhijit Banerjee.

[D] Milton Friedman.

*$dehaf bray;ghLfs; gFj;jwpa[k; jpwd;. rK:f bray;ghLfs; Mfpatw;wpd;

tpisthf midtUf;FkhdJk;. rpwg;g[ld; bray;gLtJkhd bghJr;nritfis
tH’;Ftjpy; jkpH;ehL jdJ mu;g;gzpg;ig tsh;j;Js;sJ/*

,t;thW TwpaJ ahu;>

[A] mku;j;jpah brd; kw;Wk; $Pd; onu!p/

[B] jj; kw;Wk; Re;juk;

[C] uFuhk; uh$d; kw;Wk; mgp$pj; ghdu;$p/

[D] kpy;ld; gpupl;bkd;/

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171. The most important reason/s for the relative success of Tamil Nadu
in extending social policies lie/s in :

(i) Near universal coverage of schemes.

(ii) Populist welfarism.
(iii) People‟s active involvement in democratic politics.
(iv) Targeted distribution systems.

[A] (i) and (ii) only

[B] (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
[C] (i), (ii) and (iii) only
[D] (iv) only

rK:ff; bfhs;iffis tpupt[gLj;Jtjpy; xg;gPl;lstpy; jkpH;ehl;od; btw;wpf;F

kpf Kf;fpaf; fhuzkhf - fhuz’;fshf tps’;FtJ ;

(i) fpl;lj;jl;l midtiua[k; cs;slf;fpaj; jpl;l’;fs;

(ii) kf;fs;rhu; eyf; bfhs;if
(iii) $dehaf murpaypy; kf;fspd; jPtpu <LghL/
(iv) ,yf;F uPjpapyhd tpepnahf Kiwfs;

[A] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

[B] (ii), (iii) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;

[C] (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

[D] (iv) kl;Lk;

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172. Which is / are the reason/s for the success of
“The Tamil Nadu Model” of Public Health ?

(i) Tamil Nadu was the first state to enact a Public Health Act in
1939.

(ii) Creation of distinctive Public Health System at district level.

(iii) Good political commitment and leadership in Health sector.

(iv) Heavily centralized Health systems.

[A] (i) and (ii) only

[B] (ii) and (iii) only

[C] (iv) only

[D] (i), (ii) and (iii) only

bghJ Rfhjhuj;jpy; “jkpH;ehL khjpup”apd; btw;wpf;Ff; fhuzk; - fhuz’;fs; ahJ

– ahit >

(i) 1939 ?Mk; Mz;oy; bghJ Rfhjhur; rl;lj;ij ,aw;wpa Kjy; khepyk;
jkpH;ehL/
(ii) khtl;l mstpy; jdpj;Jtkhd bghJ Rfhjhu Kiwia Vw;gLj;jpaJ/
(iii) Rfhjhuj; Jiwapy; murpay; uPjpahd mu;g;gzpg;g[ kw;Wk; jiyikj;Jtk;/
(iv) bgupJk; ikag;gLj;jg;gl;l Rfhjhu mikg;g[fs;/

[A] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

[B] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

[C] (iv) kl;Lk;

[D] (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

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173. Which of the following is/are the correct statement/s regarding
Perarignar Anna with regard to the early days of the Dravidian
movement ?

(i) He understood that medium is the message.

(ii) He understood that affirmative action will lead to progress.
(iii) He used theatre and cinema as effective instruments of
communication.
(iv) He was a non believer in distributive justice.

[A] (i) only

[B] (ii) and (iii) only

[C] (iv) only

[D] (i), (ii) and (iii) only

jpuhtpl ,af;fj;jpd; bjhlf;f fhy’;fisg; bghWj;jkl;oy; nguwp‛h; mz;zh

gw;wpa fPH;f;fhQqk; Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ-it vJ-vit >

(i) Clfnk bra;jp vd;gij mtu; mwpe;jpUe;jhu;/

(ii) cWjpg;gLj;Jk; eltof;iffs; Kd;ndw;wj;jpw;F tHptFf;Fk; vd;gij

mtu; mwpe;jpUe;jhu;/
(iii) mtu; ehlfk; kw;Wk; jpiu mu’;Ffis jfty; bjhlu;g[f;fhd rpwe;j
fUtpfshfg; gad;gLj;jpdhu;/
(iv) mtu; gfpu;e;jspf;Fk; ePjpapy; ek;gpf;if bfhs;shjtu;/

[A] (i) kl;Lk;

[B] (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;
[C] (iv) kl;Lk;
[D] (i), (ii) kw;Wk; (iii) kl;Lk;

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174. Which of the following fact/s is /are correct ?

(i) Tamil Nadu has 30.50 % of its total population as urban

population.

(ii) IMR in Tamil Nadu is 17 per 1000 whereas the all India average
is 34 per 1000 as on 2016.

(iii) Tamil Nadu has come first in the Health Index Report as per
Progressive India Report (2018) – Niti Aayog.

(iv) Tamil Nadu accounts for 10% of leather exports and 50% of
leather production in the country.

[A] (i) only

[B] (i) and (ii) only
[C] (ii) only
[D] (iii) and (iv) only

gpd;tUk; Tw;Wfspy; rupahdJ-it vJ-vit >

(i) jkpH; ehl;od; bkhj;j kf;fs; bjhifapy; 30/50% kf;fs; efu;g;g[w’;fspy;

trpf;fpd;wdu;/
(ii) 2016?,y; mfpy ,e;jpa mstpy; FHe;ijfspd; ,wg;g[ tpfpj ruhrup 1000?f;F
34 vd ,Uf;Fk; epiyapy;. jkpH;ehl;oy; FHe;ijfspd; ,wg;g[ tpfpjk;
1000?f;F 17 Mf ,Ue;jJ/
(iii) epjp Mnahf;fpd; Kw;nghf;fhd ,e;jpa mwpf;if 2018 ,d; Rfhjhu FwpaPl;L
mwpf;ifapy; jkpH;ehL Kjy; ,lj;jpy; cs;sJ/
(iv) ehl;od; njhy; Vw;Wkjpapy; 10% njhy; cw;gj;jpapy; 50% jkpH;ehl;od;
g’;fspg;ghf cs;sJ/

[A] (i) kl;Lk;

[B] (i) kw;Wk; (ii) kl;Lk;

[C] (ii) kl;Lk;

[D] (iii) kw;Wk; (iv) kl;Lk;

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175. Which district of Tamil Nadu has the lowest child sex ratio
according to census 2011 ?

[A] Madurai
[B] Theni
[C] Ariyalur
[D] Cuddalore

2011?Mk; Mz;od; kf;fs; bjhiff; fzf;bfLg;gpd;go. jkpH;ehl;od; ve;j khtl;lk;

kpff; Fiwthd FHe;ijg; ghypd tpfpjj;ijf; bfhz;Ls;sJ >

[A] kJiu

[B] njdp

[C] mupaY}h;

[D] flY}u;

176. If P denotes +, Q denotes -, R denotes X and S denotes ÷, which of

the following statement is correct

[A] 36R4S8Q7P4 = 10

[B] 16R12P49S7Q9 = 200

[C] 32S8R9 = 160Q12R12

[D] 8R8P8S8Q8 = 57

P vd;gJ +, Q vd;gJ -, R vd;gJ X kw;Wk; S vd;gJ ÷ vdpy; fPH;f;fz;ltw;wpy;

vJ rhpahd Tw;W ?

[A] 36R4S8Q7P4 = 10

[B] 16R12P49S7Q9 = 200

[C] 32S8R9 = 160Q12R12

[D] 8R8P8S8Q8 = 57

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177. A Clock seen on a mirror shows quarter to three. What is the
correct time shown by the Clock ?

[A] 8 hours 15 minutes.

[B] 9 hours 12 minutes.

[C] 8 hours 17 minutes.

[D] 9 hours 15 minutes.

xU fofhuk; fz;zhoapy; ghh;f;Fk; nghJ neuk; 3 kzp Mf 15 epkpl’;fs; cs;sJ

vdf; fhl;LfpwJ vdpy; fofhuj;jpd; rhpahd neuk; ?

[A] 8 kzp 15 epkpl’;fs;

[B] 9 kzp 12 epkpl’;fs;

[C] 8 kzp 17 epkpl’;fs;

[D] 9 kzp 15 epkpl’;fs;

178. If the volume of a cube is 1000 cu.cm, then find its surface area ?

[A] 100 sq.cm

[B] 400 sq.cm

[C] 500 sq.cm

[D] 600 sq.cm

xU fdrJuj;jpd; fd mst[ 1000 f/br/kP/ vdpy; mjd; g[wg;gug;gpidf; fhz;f ?

[A] 100 r/br/kP

[B] 400 r/br/kP

[C] 500 r/br/kP

[D] 600 r/br/kP

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179. A book contains 120 pages. Each page has 35 lines. How many
pages will the book contain if every page has 24 lines per page ?

[A] 170 pages

[B] 180 pages

[C] 175 pages

[D] 185 pages

xt;bthU gf;fj;jpYk; 35 thpfisf; bfhz;l g[j;jfj;jpd; bkhj;jg; gf;f’;fs; 120

vdpy; xt;bthU gf;fj;jpYk; 24 thpfshf ,Ue;jhy; mg;g[j;jfj;jpd; bkhj;jg;

gf;f’;fs; vj;jidahf ,Uf;Fk; ?

[A] 170 gf;f’;fs;

[B] 180 gf;f’;fs;

[C] 175 gf;f’;fs;

[D] 185 gf;f’;fs;

180. 12 men can complete a work in 36 days. In how many days will 18
men finish the same work ?

[A] 16

[B] 24

[C] 26

[D] 54

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 12 Ml;fs; xU ntiyia 36 ehl;fspy; bra;J Kof;fpd;wdh;/ mnj ntiyia 18

Ml;fs; vj;jid ehs;fspy; bra;J Kog;ghh;fs; ?

[A] 16

[B] 24

[C] 26

[D] 54

181. The product of two numbers is 432 and their LCM and HCF are 72
and 6 respectively. If one of the numbers is 24, then find the other
number ?

[A] 16

[B] 18

[C] 22

[D] 36

,U vz;fspd; bgUf;fw;gyd; 432 kw;Wk; mitfspd; kP/rp/k/ kw;Wk; kp/bgh/t/

Kiwna 72 kw;Wk; 6 MFk;/ mt;btz;fspy; xU vz; 24 vdpy; kw;bwhU vz;izf;

fhz;f ?

[A] 16

[B] 18

[C] 22

[D] 36

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182. Find the total amount if 15 % of it is Rs. 3000?

[A] Rs. 18,000 [B] Rs. 20,000

[C] Rs. 21,000 [D] Rs. 25,000

XU bjhifapd; 15 % vd;gJ U:/ 3000 vdpy; mj;bjhifiaf; fhz;f ?

[A] U:/ 18,000 [B] U:/ 20,000

[C] U:/ 21,000 [D] U:/ 25,000

183. In a class, 40 % of students are boys. 60 % of girls are rank

holders. 40 % of students are rank holders. Find the number of
boys with rank, if class strength is 50 ?

[A] 2 [B] 4

[C] 6 [D] 8

xU tFg;gpy; 40% ngh; khzth;fs;/ 60% khztpfs; juk; bgw;wth;fs;/ bkhj;j

khzt. khztpah;fspy; 40% juk; bgw;wth;fs;/ tFg;gpd; bkhj;j khzt.

khztpah;fspd; vz;zpf;if 50 vdpy;. juk; bgw;w khzth;fspd; vz;zpf;if

vd;d ?

[A] 2 [B] 4

[C] 6 [D] 8

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184. Arun drives 120 miles at 60 miles / hr and then drives the next 120
miles at 40 miles/hr. What is his average speed for the entire trip ?

[A] 42 [B] 48

[C] 50 [D] 54

mUz; vd;gth; xU thfdj;ij 60 iky;fs; - kzp vd;w ntfj;jpy; 120 iky;fs;

Xl;Lfpwhh;/ gpd;dh; 40 iky;fs; - kzp vd;w ntfj;jpy; mLj;j 120 iky;fs;

Xl;Lfpwhh; vdpy; bkhj;jj;jpy; mtuJ ruhrhp ntfk; vd;d ?

[A] 42 [B] 48

[C] 50 [D] 54

185. In a flower garden, there are 23 rose plants in the first row, 21 in
the second row, 19 in the third row and so on. There are 5 rose
plants in the last row. How many rows are there in the flower
garden ?

[A] 12 rows [B] 10 rows

[C] 11 rows [D] 13 rows

xU g{e;njhl;lj;jpy; Kjy; thpirapy; 23 nuh$hr; brofs;. ,uz;lhk; thpirapy;

21 nuh$hr; brofs;. K:d;whk; thpirapy; 19 nuh$hr; brofs; vd xU bjhlh; thpir

mikg;gpy; cs;sd/ filrp thpirapy; 5 nuh$hr; brofs; ,Ug;gpd;

mg;g{e;njhl;lj;jpy; vj;jid thpirfs; cs;sd ?

[A] 12 thpirfs; [B] 10 thpirfs;

[C] 11 thpirfs; [D] 13 thpirfs;

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186. If the average of the values 18, 41, x, 36, 31, 24, 37, 35, 27, 36 is
31. Find the value of x. ?

[A] 35 [B] 36

[C] 25 [d] 26

18, 41, x, 36, 31, 24, 37, 35, 27, 36 ,tw;wpd; ruhrhp 31 vdpy; x ,d;

kjpg;g[ vd;d ?

[A] 35 [B] 36

[C] 25 [d] 26

187. Which one of the following numbers is exactly divisible by 11 ?

[A] 235641 [B] 245642

[C] 315624 [D] 415624

fPH;f;fz;l vz;fspy; 11 My; kPjpapd;wp tFgLk; vz; vJ ?

[A] 235641 [B] 245642

[C] 315624 [D] 415624

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188. What is unit digit in the product 784 x 618 x 917 x 463 ?

[A] 6 [B] 2

[C] 4 [D] 8

784 x 618 x 917 x 463 vd;w bgUf;fy;fspy; xd;whtJ ,yf;fk; vd;d ?

[A] 6 [B] 2

[C] 4 [D] 8

189. Find the compound interest on Rs. 1,000 at the rate of 10 % per
annum for 18 months when interest is compounded half-yearly?

[A] Rs. 157.62 [B] Rs. 157.63

[C] Rs. 157.61 [D] Rs. 157.60

miuahz;Lf;F xU Kiw tl;o mrYld; nrh;f;fg;gl;lhy; U:/ 1000?f;F Mz;L tl;o

tPjk; 10 % tPjg;go. 18 khj’;fSf;Ff; Tl;L tl;o fhzt[k; ?

[A] U:/ 157.62 [B] U:/ 157.63

[C] U:/ 157.61 [D] U:/ 157.60

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190. If the rate of Compound interest is 12 % per year and compound
interest is calculated every 3 months, then what is the total amount
after 9 months when the deposited amount is one lakh ?

[A] Rs.1,09,000.00 [B] Rs.1,09,060.00

[C] Rs.1,09,060.30 [D] Rs.1,09,272.70

Tl;L tl;o tPjk; Mz;Lf;F 12 % vd;w tPjj;jpy; 3 khjj;jpw;F xU Kiw

fzf;fplg;gLk; vdpy; xU yl;r U:gha; brYj;jg;gl;l gpd; 9 khjk; fHpj;J bkhj;j

bjhif vt;tst[ ?

[A] U:/1,09,000.00 [B] U:/1,09,060.00

[C] U:/1,09,060.30 [D] U:/1,09,272.70

191. If A : B = 4 : 6 , B : C = 18 : 5 , Find the ratio of A : B : C ?

[A] 12 : 18 : 5 [B] 12 : 5 : 18

[C] 18 : 12 : 5 [D] 5 : 18 : 12

A : B = 4 : 6 , B : C = 18 : 5 , vdpy; A : B : C apd; tpfpjj;ijf; fhz;f ?

[A] 12 : 18 : 5 [B] 12 : 5 : 18

[C] 18 : 12 : 5 [D] 5 : 18 : 12

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192. How many numbers are there between 200 and 400 which are
exactly divisible by 3, 5 and 6 ?

[A] 8 [B] 9

[C] 7 [D] 6

200-f;Fk; 400?f;Fk; ,ilnaa[s;s ,ay; vz;fspy; 3. 5 kw;Wk; 6 Mfpa K:d;W

vz;fisf; bfhz;L kPjpapd;wp tFgLk; vz;fs; vj;jid ?

[A] 8 [B] 9

[C] 7 [D] 6

193. In a class of 80 students, 65 % are boys. Find the number of girls ?

[A] 35 [B] 28

[C] 52 [D] 38

80 ngh; bfhz;l tFg;giwapy; 65 % ngh; Mz;fs; vdpy; bgz;fspd; vz;zpf;if

vj;jid ?

[A] 35 [B] 28

[C] 52 [D] 38

194. Choose the best alternative of White : Peace : : Red : _______ ?

[A] Roses [B] Heart

[C] Violence [D] Danger

kpfr; rhpahd xd;iwj; njh;e;bjLj;J bghUj;Jf :

bts;is : mikjp : : rptg;g[ : _______ ?

[A] nuh$h [B] ,jak;

[C] td;Kiw [D] mghak;

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195. Rs. 120 is divided among A , B and C such that A‟s share is Rs. 20
more than B‟s and Rs. 20 less than C‟s. What is B‟s share ?

[A] Rs. 10 [B] Rs. 15

[C] Rs. 20 [D] Rs. 25

A , B kw;Wk; C vd;w K:d;W egh;fs; U:/ 120 ? I gfph;e;J bfhs;Sk;nghJ. A-d;

g’;F B-d; g’;iftpl U:/ 20 TLjyhft[k.; C- d; g’;iftpl U:/ 20 Fiwthft[k;

,Ue;jhy;; B-d; g’;F vt;tst[ ?

[A] U:/ 10 [B] U:/ 15

[C] U:/ 20 [D] U:/ 25

196. If the sum of two numbers is 24 and their product is 108, then find
the sum of their reciprocals ?

[A] 2/9 [B] 3 / 7

[C] 5 /7 [D] 9 / 2

,U vz;fspd; TLjy; 24 kw;Wk; mtw;wpd; bgUf;fy; 108 vdpy; mt;btz;fspd;

jiyfPHpfspd; TLjy; fhz;f ?

[A] 2/9 [B] 3 / 7

[C] 5 /7 [D] 9 / 2

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197. Find the rate percent per annum when a principal of Rs. 5000 /-
earns a S.I of Rs. 1600 in 16 months ?

[A] 20 % [B] 22 %

[C] 18 % [D] 24 %

U:/ 5.000 mrYf;F 16 khj’;fspy; U:/ 1.600 jdptl;o fpilj;jhy;. tl;o tPfpjj;ijf;

fhz;f ?

[A] 20 % [B] 22 %

[C] 18 % [D] 24 %

198. The population of a village has a constant growth of 4 % every

year. If its present population is 32448. What was the population
two years ago ?

[A] 31424 [B] 28868

[C] 30000 [D] 31242

xU fpuhkj;jpd; kf;fs; bjhif xnu rPuhf xt;bthU Mz;Lk; 4 % Tof; bfhz;nl

bry;fpwJ/ ,g;bghGJ mjd; kf;fs; bjhif 32.448 vdpy; ,uz;L Mz;LfSf;F

Kd; kf;fs;bjhif vd;dthf ,Ue;jpUf;Fk; ?

[A] 31424 [B] 28868

[C] 30000 [D] 31242

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199. The area of a quadrilateral is 525 sq.m. The perpendiculars from
two vertices to the diagonal are 15 m and 20 m. What is the length
of this diagonal ?

[A] 25 m [B] 30 m

[C] 35 m [D] 45 m

xU ehw;fuj;jpd; gug;gst[ 525 r/ kP/ mjd; ,U cr;rpfspypUe;J K:iytpl;lj;jpw;F

tiuag;gLk; br’;Fj;jpd; ePs’;fs; 15 kP. 20 kP vdpy; K:iytpl;lj;jpd; ePsbkd;d ?

[A] 25 kP/ [B] 30 kP/

[C] 35 kP/ [D] 45 kP/

200. A wire can form a square of area 36 sq. cm. What is the area of
rectangle when the same wire forms a rectangle in which one side
is 2 cm ?

[A] 12 cm2 [B] 18 cm2

[C] 20 cm2 [D] 24 cm2

xU fk;gpahdJ rJu totj;ij cUthf;Fk; bghGJ mjd; gug;gst[ 36 r/br/kP/

mnj fk;gpiaf; bfhz;L 2 br/kP/ xU gf;f mst[ cila xU brt;tfj;ij

cUthf;Fk;nghJ mr;brt;tfj;jpd; gug;gst[ vd;d?

[A] 12 r/br/kP/ [B] 18 r/br/kP/

[C] 20 r/br/kP/ [D] 24 r/br/kP/

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