TNPSC Group 1 2025

1. Assertion [A]: Social Justice basically does not deal with equal social opportunities.
Reason [R]: Social Justice is non-proportional to either social equality or social rights.

• 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 false

2. Assertion [A] : The overall policy framework for the social sectors in India is laid out by the Central Government.
Reason [R] : The State governments have considerable flexibility in designing policies.

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

3. Choose the right matches
(i) The first communal order for distribution of appointments among various castes - 1920
(ii) First Backward class commission of Tamilnadu was appointed - 1970
(iii) Ambasankar Commission - Reservation totalling to 69%
(iv) Report on Tamilnadu Backward classes Commission justifying the existing reservation - 8th July 2011

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

4. Match the following schemes with their respective beneficiaries
(a) Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatravas Yojana 1. Scheduled tribes
(b) Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana 2. Minorities
(c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram Yojana 3. Scheduled castes
(d) Pradhan Mantri Janjantiya Vikas Mission 4. Senior citizens

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

5. The Justice Party was established in the year 1916 by whom?

• A. T.M. Nair and Thiyagaraya Chetty
• B. P. Rangaiah Naidu and P. Ananda Charlu
• C. Chidamparam Pillai and Subramania Siva
• D. Jotirao Phule and Ram Mohan Roy

6. Arrange the event in Chronological order
(1) South Indian liberal Federation was formed
(2) Madras United League was renamed as Madras Dravidian Association
(3) Periyar E.V.R. transformed the Justice Party into Dravidar Kazhagam
(4) The Ministry of A. Subbarayalu Reddiar fought against the Swarajya Party

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

7. The following statements are about the Tamil Nadu Government's initiatives: Find the correct statements.
(a) Allocation of 5 crores to translate all the works of Annal Ambedkar into Tamil through Tamil Development Department
(b) 10 crores for establishment of Tamil Parapurai Kazhagam
(c) Allocation of 5 crore for creation of separate department of Tamil Literature in JNU, Delhi
(d) 30 lakhs financial support for Theera Kaadhal Thirukural Project

• A. (a) and (b) only
• B. (a) and (c) only
• C. (a) and (d) only
• D. (c) and (d) only

8. "Over half of India's GDP comes from rural India and almost two thirds of rural GDP comes from non-farm activities. Despite this, there are too many people engaged in low productivity occupations, and a lot more work of better, predictable nature is needed to enable a better life for rural India's inhabitants, especially the young".
What can be inferred from the above statement about the economic contribution of rural India to the overall GDP?

• A. Rural India contributes less than half of India's GDP
• B. Rural India contributes more than half of India's GDP, but its economy heavily depends on farm activities
• C. The GDP of rural India is solely driven by agricultural activities
• D. Rural India contributes more than half of India's GDP, and a significant portion comes from non-farm activities

9. Which of the following statements are true about "The Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme"?

• A. It has increased student attendance to high schools
• B. Primary school children benefit from the scheme
• C. The scheme has led to improvement in learning skills among children
• D. The scheme is limited to government schools only

10. Match the four engines of development in the Budget 2025-2026:
(a) 1st Engine 1. MSMES
(b) 2nd Engine 2. Export
(c) 3rd Engine 3. Agriculture
(d) 4th Engine 4. Investment in people

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

11. Which of the following statement(s) are correct about "Tamil Pudalvan" Scheme?
(i) Launched on October 2024.
(ii) Improve the financial status of all male students studying in government school after school education.
(iii) Monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000.

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

12. Why Business Firms choose Tamil Nadu as their preferred destination for investment?

• A. The State of the Art Infrastructure
• B. Тax Concessions
• C. More number of unemployed
• D. More number of graduates

13. Name the scheme, a Tri-ministerial effort which includes Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare and Human Resource Development.

• A. Integrated Child Development Scheme
• B. Child Development Scheme
• C. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
• D. Smart City Mission

14. Assertion [A]: During 2001 to 2026, for the states Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the population is expected to increase by 45-55%.
Reason [R] : More than half of demographic transition is expected during that period.

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

15. Assertion [A] : The demographic dividend is defined as a rise in the rate of Economic growth due to a rising share of working age people in a population.
Reason [R] : India is in the midst of process where it faces the window of opportunity created by Demographic Dividend.

• 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] is correct

16. Match with the schemes and its main focus:
(a) PMGSY 1. Focus on rural youth between the age of 15 to 35 years from poor families
(b) DDUGKY 2. Sustainable livelihood opportunities
(c) NRLM 3. Rural connectivity
(d) MGNREGA 4. Livelihood security in rural areas

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

17. Match the following:
Water Conservation Programmes and States
States Programmes
(a) Andhra Pradesh 1. Jal Jeevan Hariyali
(b) Bihar 2. Neeru - Chettu
(c) Gujarat 3. Jal Hi Jeevan Hai
(d) Haryana 4. Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan

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

18. Assertion [A] : There has been a significant rise in the percentage of labour force engaged in Industrial sector during 1990s and 2000s.
Reason [R] There has been a significant rise in employment in the construction sector between 1991 and 2011.

• 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 is not the function of the Finance
Commission in India?

• A. Preparation of Union budget
• B. The distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the union and the states
• C. Recommend the principles which should govern the Grants-in-aid
• D. Any other matter to be referred to the President to promote sound finance

20. Which of the following statement is true?
(1) Increasing Bank rate policy reduces borrowing among businessmen
(2) To control inflation RBI increases bank rate policy
(3) Bank rate policy helps to control increasing price of goods

• A. Statement (2) and (3) are correct
• B. Statement (1) and (2) are correct
• C. Statement (1) and (3) are correct
• D. Statement (1), (2) and (3) are correct

21. Match the following:
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru 1. People's plan
(b) S.N. Agarwal 2. Sarvodhaya plan
(c) J.P. Narayan 3. Gandhian plan
(d) M.N. Roy 4. National Planning Commission

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

22. Achieved growth rate of Eleventh Five Year plan is

• A. 8.2%
• B. 9.0%
• C. 10.0%
• D. 7.0%

23. According to Ragner Nurkse the starting point and continuation for development lies in ____________.

• A. Organised money market
• B. Increasing the rate of capital formation
• C. Technological growth
• D. Removal of dualistic economy

24. When one sees the person who taught not forgetting what they taught is dealt in the chapter

• A. Detectives
• B. Hopefulness in Trouble
• C. Tyranny of rule
• D. Benignity (perspective)

25. "Ozhukkaaraak Kolka Oruvandhan Nenjaththu
Azhukkaaru Iladha Iyalpu". What is the meaning of the word "Azhukkaaru"?

• A. Love
• B. Submissive
• C. Jealous
• D. Good Character