TNPSC Group 2 2025

1. The Acronym of the term 'DGTD' is

• A. Direct General Telecommunication Department
• B. District Grant Tax Department
• C. Digital Government Tele Department
• D. Directorate General of Technical Development

2. Identify the poetic works of 'Robert Frost'.
1. The Road Not Taken
2. The Jungle Book
3. Mending Wall
4. Treasure Island

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

3. Which of the following statements do not agree with Gieve Patel's views in the poem "On killing a tree"?
1. Cutting a tree is an act of murder
2. A simple jab of the knife will cut a tree
3. Disapproval of mankind is failure to care for the earth
4. The strength of the tree lies on its big branches

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

4. Identify the figure of speech in these lines.
Faster than a cheetah
With a tail that's miles long
Bigger than a mountain
So powerful and strong.

• A. Imagery
• B. Anaphora
• C. Consonance
• D. Simile

5. Choose the correct choices
Navika Sagar Parikrama was a project to
1. Promote Economical status of women.
2. Empower women to attain their full potential.
3. Promote reservation of women in the Indian Navy.
4. Promote ocean sailing activities.

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

6. Who inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to create the character "Sherlock Holmes"?
(a) Dr. Watson
(b) Dr. Ainstree
(c) Inspector Smith
(d) Joseph Bell

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

7. Identify the incorrect sentence/sentences, according to the given statement.
Alfred Nobel was considered as
1. Europe's richest Vagabond.
2. A chemist, engineer and an aspiring poet.
3. A man who felt guilty for having invented highly destructive things.
4. Felt guilty for having earned so much money.

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

8. Identify the Incorrect Statements.
1. Mithali Dorai Raj is the first to score seven consecutive centuries.
2. The mother tongue of Mithali is Tamil.
3. Mithali is honoured with Padma Bhushan award.
4. Mithali is nicknamed as "Tendulkar of Indian Women's Cricket".
5. Mithali is not encouraged to play cricket by her family members.

• A. 1, 2 and 5 are incorrect
• B. 1, 3 and 5 are incorrect
• C. 2, 4 and 5 are incorrect
• D. 2, 3, 4 are incorrect

9. Translate:
பறவைகள் பறக்கின்றன
Choose the correct English translation from the options which best conveys the meaning of the given sentence.

• A. The birds are flying
• B. Birds fly
• C. The birds were flying
• D. The birds will fly

10. What is word for word translation called?

• A. Literary translation
• B. Literal translation
• C. Administrative translation
• D. Machine translation

11. Pick the correct English word for தூண்டிவிடாதே from the options given.

• A. Don't induce me
• B. Don't indulge me
• C. Don't talk to me
• D. Don't make me do what I don't want to

12. Passage (62-64):
'E-sevai centers', a cornerstone of Tamil Nadu's e-governance, streamlines citizen access to essential services. These centers facilitate online delivery of documents like birth certificates and land records, reducing bureaucratic delays. Integrated with state databases, they aim to enhance transparency and minimize corruption. However, challenges persist in ensuring consistent service quality across diverse locations. Digital literacy among rural population remains a crucial factor impacting implementation. Further, system integration and maintenance require continuous investment and skilled personnel. The long-term success of e-sevai depends on bridging the digital divide and maintaining a robust infrastructure.

What is the primary function of e-sevai centers as mentioned in the passage?

• A. to provide free internet access to rural population
• B. to facilitate online delivery of essential government services
• C. to train government employees in digital literacy
• D. to manage state-level databases

13. The passage implies that the long-term sustainability of e-sevai primarily relies on;

• A. increasing the number of physical e-sevai centers
• B. focussing solely on urban areas
• C. bridging the digital divide and maintaining a robust infrastructure
• D. reducing the number of available online services

14. In the context of the passage 'streamline' means;

• A. Complicate
• B. Simplify
• C. Delay
• D. Increase cost

15. Frame a question to get the following answer:
Why _________?
He has gone to the railway station to see off his cousin.

• A. Why has he gone to the railway station?
• B. Why he went to the railway station?
• C. Why he go to the railway station?
• D. Why have he gone to the railway station?

16. Passage: A rural community lacked access to reliable internet and digital devices. Local schools struggled to integrate technology into their curriculum and small businesses found it difficult to compete with online retailers. Community leaders proposed setting up a shared digital center, but residents feared the potential for increased surveillance and data misuse.
Question: Based on the passage, which of the following statements are most likely true?
(a) The digital divide is primarily an urban phenomenon.
(b) The community is experiencing both economic and educational disadvantages.
(c) There is complete agreement on the need for a digital center.
(d) Concerns about privacy are hindering efforts to bridge the digital divide.

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

17. According to Dr. Montague, "Women are not only equal in intelligence to men, they have in reserve the genius of humaness, the highest form of intelligence. Man proceeds by analysis to study a problem, whereas women can even grasp it intuitively in its entirety".
What does the above passage imply?

• A. Equality in India
• B. Role of women in India
• C. Innate Intelligence of women
• D. About Dr. Montague

18. Passage: The school's annual science fair showcased student projects, many experiments focussed on environmental issues. The judges awarded prizes based on creativity and scientific accuracy.
Question: Based on the passage, which of the following are true?
(a) The science fair only displayed art projects.
(b) The science fair included experiments about the environment.
(c) The judges focused on students' fashion sense.
(d) The science fair is held every two years.

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

19. Passage: The old train chugged along the tracks, its rhythmic clanking a familiar sound. Steam billowed from its engine, creating a white cloud against the blue sky. Passengers gazed out the windows, watching the landscape roll by. The whistle blew, a long, mournful sound.
Question: Match the description of the train journey in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
Column A Column B
(a) Rhythmic clanting 1. Creates a visual effect
(b) Steam billows 2. Provides an auditory experience
(c) Passengers gazing 3. Highlights the pace of the train
(d) Mournful whistle 4. Indicates observation and travel

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

20. Complete the sentence below, choosing the suitable words from the options given.
He is at the _________ in the organisation.

• A. Herculean Task
• B. High time
• C. Hitch hike
• D. Helm of affairs

21. Complete the sentence given below, choosing the most appropriate words from the options given.
_________, I was born on exactly the same day as my wife.

• A. as if
• B. frighteningly
• C. my 'eye!'
• D. funnily enough

22. Passage: Digital platforms enhance citizen access to government services. Online portals reduce bureaucratic delays. This implies increased transparency and efficiency. Streamlined processes foster public trust.
Question: Which of the following can be best inferred from the passage?
(a) E-governance increases bureaucratic delays.
(b) E-governance potentially increases transparency.
(c) Streamlined processes can build public trust.
(d) Digital platforms reduce citizen access to services.

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

23. Passage: Renewable energy reduces carbon emissions. Solar and wind power are increasingly viable. This transition combats climate change. Sustainable energy solutions are vital for future generations.
Question: Which of the following statements best summarize the main points of the passage?
(a) Renewable energy has no impact on climate change.
(b) Renewable energy reduces carbon emissions.
(c) Solar and wind power are becoming increasingly viable.
(d) Sustainable energy solutions are crucial for future generations.

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

24. Scenario: You are a volunteer for a local charity and need to know the specific items the charity currently needed for donations. Write an email to the charity's coordinator asking for an updated donation list:
Type of Query:
(a) Charity Support Inquiry
(b) Material Request
(c) Donation Item Request
(d) Volunteer co-ordination

• A. Only (a)
• B. Only (c)
• C. Only (b)
• D. (a), (b), (c)

25. Find out the answer and fill up the blank:
You want to see him?__________

• A. Beyond all question
• B. Over head and ears
• C. Out of the question!
• D. The ins and outs