TNPSC Group 1 2025

1. Assertion [A] : The zonal councils owe their origin to the constitution.
Reason [R] : The zonal councils are the logical outcome of the reorganisation of states on a linguistic basis.

• A. [A] and [R] are correct; and [R] is the correct explanation for [A]
• B. [A] and [R] are correct; and [R] is not the correct explanation for [A]
• C. [A] is correct; [R] is wrong
• D. [A] is wrong; [R] is correct

2. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act was enacted in the year

• A. 2013
• B. 2017
• C. 2014
• D. 2016

3. Arrange the following events in chronological order.
1. Golaknath v/s State of Punjab
2. Keshvananda Bharati v/s State of Kerala
3. Minerva Mills Ltd. v/s State of India
4. А.K. Gopalan v/s State of Madras

• A. 1, 2, 3, 4
• B. 3, 4, 1, 2
• C. 4, 1, 2, 3
• D. 1, 3, 2, 4

4. Match correctly with the Suitable Act.
(a) Preventive Detention Act (PDA) in India 1. 1971
(b) The National Emergencies Act was signed into law by President Gerald Ford on 2. 1974
(c) The Indo-Pakistan war 3. 1950
(d) Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act 4. 1976

• A. 2 1 4 3
• B. 1 4 3 2
• C. 3 4 1 2
• D. 1 2 3 4

5. Consider the following Statements, Choose the correct answer:
(i) January 30th is the Death anniversary of Annal Gandhi Adigal
(ii) January 23rd is the Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
(iii) April 14th is the Birth Anniversary of Annal Ambedkar
(iv) October 13th is the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel

• A. (i) and (ii) only correct
• B. (iv) only correct
• C. (iii) only correct
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) only correct

6. Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct answer.
Assertion [A] : A remarkable difference between China and India was observed regarding mass politics around air pollution control.
Reason [R] : China employing the approach of Historical Institutionalism to control air pollution.

• A. Both [A] and [R] are correct statement; [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
• B. Both [A] and [R] are correct; [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
• C. [A] is correct; But [R] is false
• D. [R] is correct; But [A] is false

7. Which of the following are the objectives of Tamilnadu safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2020?
(i) To establish guidelines for the evaluation of AI systems before its rolled out for public use
(ii) To provide restricted access to open data, data models and computing resources
(iii) To promote investments in AIR & D in Tamilnadu

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

8. Which is/are the objective/s of a Right to Information Act 2005?
(i) RTI is empower to citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of Govt.
(ii) The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of Govt.
(iii) This Act provides right to access information from public authorities, which is guaranteed Art. 13 of constitution.

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

9. Which among the following was the first state in India to constitute an institution of Lok Ayukta?

• A. Karnataka
• B. Kerala
• C. Maharashtra
• D. Rajasthan

10. Which of the following statements are true about Election Commission of India?
(i) Conduct elections to parliament, State Legislatures and to the
office of President and the Vice-President
(ii) India's First Woman Chief Election Commissioner
Ms. V.S. Ramadevi
(iii) India's first Chief Election Commissioner Mr. S.P. Sen Varma

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

11. Match:
(a) Article 257(A) 1. Grants-in-aid
(b) Article 131 2. Judicial proceedings
(c) Article 245(1) 3. Supreme Court
(d) Article 275 4. State Jurisdiction
5. 42nd Amendment Act

• A. 5 3 4 1
• B. 2 1 5 3
• C. 1 2 3 4
• D. 2 5 1 3

12. Choose the correct matches from the following.
(i) Fourth Finance Commission - A.K. Chanda
(ii) Tenth Finance Commission - Shri K.C. Pant
(iii) Sixth Finance Commission - Dr. Rajamannar
(iv) Ninth Finance Commission - Shri N.K.P. Salve

• A. (i) and (iii) are correct
• B. (ii) and (iv) are correct
• C. (ii) and (iii) are correct
• D. (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct

13. The Financial Position of the Panchayat is reveiwed under

• A. Article 243-I
• B. Article 243-E
• C. Article 243-B
• D. Article 243-C

14. Which of the following statements are true about the qualifications
for membership of the state legislature?
(i) 25 years of age in the case of Legislative Assembly
(ii) 30 years of age in the case of Legislative Council
(iii) Possesses such other qualifications as may not be prescribed by
law passed by parliament

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

15. The Madras Legislative Council was formed by the

• A. Government of India Act of 1919
• B. Government of India Act of 1935
• C. Indian Councils Act of 1861
• D. Government of India Act of 1858

16. Arrange the following stages in the enactment of Budget in Ascending order
1. Voting on Demand for grants
2. Passing of Finance bill
3. Passing of Appropriation bill
4. Scrutiny by departmental committees

• A. 2, 3, 1, 4
• B. 1, 2, 4, 3
• C. 4, 1, 3, 2
• D. 3, 1, 4, 2

17. Consider the following statements about the Electoral College of Presidential Election, which among the following statements is correct?

• A. The nominated member of Lok Sabha
• B. The nominated member of Legislative Councils of States
• C. The Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members the State Legislature and Union Territories
• D. The nominated member of House of states

18. Assertion [A]: Article 51-A does not expressly cast any fundamental duty on the state.
Reason [R]: The duty of every citizen of India is the collective duty of the state.

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

19. Which of the following articles on Fundamental Rights is incorrectly paired?
1. Article 12 - Definition of State
2. Article 21 - Right to Education
3. Article 34 - Power of the Parliament to modify the rights
4. Article 35 - Legislation to give effect to the provisions of the fundamental rights

• A. 1 and 4 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 3 and 4 only

20. The word "union” is the "Union of States" in our Constitution was inspired by the

• A. Canadian Constitution
• B. England Constitution
• C. Irish Constitution
• D. U.S. Constitution

21. Choose the right matches:
1. Power of High Courts to issue certain writs - Article 226
2. Transfer of certain cases to High Court - Article 178
3. Establishment of a common High Court for two (or) more states - Article 231
4. Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union Territories - Article 320

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 4 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 4 only

22. Consider the following statements, and choose the correct answer :
(i) The American Constitution was the first to begin with a preamble.
(ii) "Preamble" to the Indian Constitution, resembles "Independence of the United States" observes N.A. Palkhivala.
(iii) Justice M. Hidayatullah, called the preamble, as the Identity Card of the Constitution.
(iv) A Republic Includes all public offices being opened to every citizen without any discrimination.

• A. (i) only correct
• B. (i) and (iv) only correct
• C. (ii) and (iii) only correct
• D. (ii) and (iv) only correct

23. State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) was established by Tamil Nadu Government for the development of
(i) Large Scale Industries
(ii) Medium Scale Industries
(iii) Small Scale Industries

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

24. The Scheme "Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan" focuses on
(i) To improve the socio-economic condition of tribal communities
(ii) To empower tribal women and promote gender equality
(iii) To provide high quality education for the tribal children

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

25. From the following in the year 1962 in the wake of Chinese invasion which Act was passed?
(i) Anti-Secession Act
(ii) Anti-Immigration Act
(iii) Anti-Trafficking Act

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