TNPSC Group 1 2025

1. Arrange the following programmes in chronological order:
(1) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin
(2) Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
(3) Pradhan Manthri Gram Sadak Yojana
(4) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

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

2. The main aim of MUDRA Bank is to ____________
(i) Provide financial assistance to develop Health Industry.
(ii) Provide credit to Micro, Small and Medium enterprises.
(iii) Provide Credit to develop Tourism Industry.
(iv) Provide financial assistance to rural development.

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

3. Arrange chronological order/event:
(1) Mahalwari system
(2) Ryotwari system
(3) Zamindari system
(4) Gramdan movement

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

4. Which of the following statements are true about the Fifteenth Finance Commission?
(i) The criterion of demographic performance has been introduced
(ii) The criterion of Fiscal Discipline is given 10% weightage
(iii) The criterion of Forest cover is replaced with Forest and Ecology

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

5. Identify the correct statement
(a) The rate at which the RBI is willing to borrow from the commercial banks is called reverse repo rate
(b) If the RBI increases repo rate, it makes borrowing expensive for banks vice versa
(c) Repo rate is a tool to control inflation
(d) A lower reverse repo rate decrease inflation

• A. (a), (b) and (c) are correct
• B. (b), (c) and (d) are correct
• C. (a), (c) and (d) are correct
• D. (a), (b) and (d) are correct

6. Which of the following statements are/is true about "Niti Aayog"
(i) Niti Aayog has been instituted to replace the Planning
Commission
(ii) It has no power to allocate funds
(iii) Niti Aayog is a think-tank
(iv) President of India is the Chairperson of Niti Aayog

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

7. Choose the right answer among type:
(i) The Ashoka's Inscription was found at Brahmagiri.
(ii) Chinnamanur Seppedu mentioned Thalaiyalanganathu Pandian Nedunchezhien.
(iii) Thirukkovilur Inscription mentions the death of Avvayar, which was published by T.A. Gopinathanayar.
(iv) Ancient inscriptions not available in Karnataka till AD 10.

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

8. Assertion [A] : C.N. Annadurai was fascinated by the self respect movement, joined the Dravidar Kazhagam Party.
Reason [R]: C.N. Annadurai treated Justice Party and Dravidar Kazhagam equally.

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

9. Which of the following statements are true regarding Vellore Mutiny?
(i) The Mutiny was lasted for eight hours.
(ii) The Mutiny was lost its importance due to local treachery.
(iii) After the Mutiny, the family of Tippu was transferred to Madras.
(iv) The British captured more than 2000 Indian Soldiers.

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

10. Arrange the following events in their chronological order.
(1) Periyar published the book 'Pen Yaen Adimaiyanaal'.
(2) Periyar started the Tamil bimonthly 'Unmai' at Tiruchirappalli.
(3) Periyar was arrested for publishing a Tamil translation of Bhagat Singh's pamphlet 'Why I am An Atheist'.
(4) The title 'Periyar' was conferred by the Tamilnadu Women Conference held in Madras.

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

11. Which of the following statement/s is/are true about the rationalist marriage system 'Self Respect Marriage', devised by Periyar?
(i) The Self Respect Marriages were conducted without any priests or chanting of the rituals in Sanskrit.
(ii) They were often deliberately conducted in times considered auspicious.
(iii) They did away with thali-tying ceremony.
(iv) The couples took oaths promising to treat each other equally and as friends.

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

12. Assertion [A]: Justice Party opposed the Home Rule Movement of Annie Besant.
Reason [R]: Justice Party feared that Dominion status would give more powers to the Brahmins.

• 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 correct explanation of [A]

13. Arrange the following events in chronological order.
(1) Kamarajar in Vaikam Agitation
(2) Thirunelveli riot
(3) Madras Mahajana Sabha
(4) Swadesi Sangam

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

14. Which of the following statements are true about Anjalai Ammal?
(1) Anjalai Ammal was pregnant while in prison
(2) Anjalai Ammal born in Chennai took active part in Neil Statue protest
(3) Husband of Anjalai Ammal was not interested to participate in freedom movement
(4) Anjalai Ammal served as Congress MLA from 1937 to 1946

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

15. Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
(1) Sir Thomas Munro Licensing Act of 1857
(2) Sir Charles Metcalfe - Liberator of the Indian Press
(3) Lord Wellesley - Printers name at the bottom of the paper
(4) Lord Canning - System of License and Censorship

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

16. Which of the following statement is/are correct about Vaikam Protest?
(1) George Joseph of Kerala acted as the mastermind in the Vaikam Protest.
(2) Gandhi had difference of opinion about the involvement of Christian George Joseph in the untouchability issue.
(3) Statue of George Joseph was erected at Madurai.
(4) George Joseph and Karur Neelakandan were not interested to join Periyar on Vaikam Protest.

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

17. Match correctly:
(a) Kolliporai coins 1. Pandya Kings
(b) Peruvaluthi coins 2. Chera Kings
(c) Bead Making Industry 3. Kangayam
(d) Textile Industry 4. Mohenjodaro

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

18. Reason and Assertion type:
Assertion [A] : Archaeological excavations conducted in Pattanam, Ernakulam, Kerala unearthed signs of early Roman trade.
Reason [R] The excavation proved that Pattanam was a part of Muziris, the port city of the Sangam Cheras.

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

19. Match the following customs with literature
(a) A custom performed by an unrequited Lover 1. Kuruntogai
(b) A custom of mixing Palmyra, sugarcane juice with coconut water 2. Manimegalai
(c) Custom of offering crow with white rice and Ghee 3. Tholkappiam
(d) The custom of painting the walls of private houses 4. Purananuru

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

20. Which one is belonging to the Chapter Gratitude in Thirukkural?
(i) Self control of senses, like a tortoise, focussed on results, affords everlasting protection
(ii) Equality is up rightness in thought and conduct always guided by a rational mind
(iii) A friend in need is a friend indeed; do not forget him or forsake comrades

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

21. Based on the verse of Thiruvalluvar, "Four ills eschew and virtue reach" arrange the following human qualities that will make you reach virtue:
1. Anger
2. Desire
3. Malice
4. Bitter Speech

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

22. Reason and Assertion:
Assertion [A] : A person who thinks that he will not be despised by others.
Reason [R] : He will refrain the thought of attaining any object with a forgery from entering his heart.

• A. [A] is true [R] is true
• B. [A] is true [R] is false
• C. [A] is false [R] is true
• D. [A] is false [R] is false

23. Choose the wrong pair:
1. Thodakku - The ornaments on the neck
2. Andalai Aduppu - Cock shaped
3. Iyavithulam - Weapons for gouging the eyes
4. Yeri Chiral - The equipment to stock Bow and arrows

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

24. Match the following:
Excavated sites in Tamil Nadu
(a) Chennai 1. Mallapadi
(b) Tanjore 2. Kambar Medu
(c) Dharmapuri 3. Kodumanal
(d) Erode 4. Pallavaram

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

25. Choose the right matches among type:
1. In the ancient day, it was Tamil culture to conduct marriages on a spread of sand - Akananuru
2. The Groom fastened a thali upon the Bride - Tholkappiyam
3. There was a practice among the people of the bride to give dowry to the groom's family - Nannul
4. There was the practice of conducting the marriage infront of fire - Silappadikaram

• A. 1 and 4 are correct
• B. 1 and 3 are correct
• C. 2 and 3 are correct
• D. 3 and 4 are correct