TNPSC Group 4 2022

1. Identify the wrong statement from the following.

• A. Shivaji's Guardian was Dadaji Kondadev
• B. The coronation of Shivaji was celebrated with great splendour at Rajgosh
• C. Shivaji's soldiers plundered Surat in 1665
• D. In 1674, Shivaji crowned himself by assuming the title of "Chatrapati"

2. Choose the correct statements:
1. Bharathi edited a Tamil weekly 'India'. Which became the voice of the moderates
2. Bharathi participated the Surat session of congress in 1907
3. Chakravartini, Swadesamitran Newspapers was edited by Bharathi
4. G. Subramaniya Iyer Published newspaper The Hindu

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

3. Choose the correct statement:
(i) The Palayakkarars system was in practice in the Kakatiya Kingdom.
(ii) Puli Thevar recaptured Nerkattumseval in 1764 after the death of Khan Sahib.
(iii) Yusuf Khan was negotiating with the Palayakkarars, without informing the company administration was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764.
(iv) Ondiveeran led one of the army units of Kattabomman.

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

4. Read the following passage and answer the item that follow. Your answer to this item should be based on the passage only.
Passage
The creation of the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company marked a spectacular development in the history of the freedom movement. Eager to revive the naval tradition of the Tamils to provide practical training in ship building to the people and determined to challenge the British Monopoly of maritime traffic, V.O. Chidambaram announced his decision in 1906 at Shiyali to create a Navigation Company.
Which one of the following is best implied in the passage?

• A. The steam Navigation Company earned a good income in those days which marked an impressive development.
• B. The creation of Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company stopped the British Monopoly of Maritime Trade.
• C. V.O. Chidambaram was dependent on taking any decision with regard to Navigation Company affairs.
• D. The restoration of Tamils Knowledge in the Naval tradition was the objective of the creation of Navigation Company.

5. Match the correct classification of land during the Gupta period.
(a) Kshetra 1. Waste land
(b) Khila 2. Cultivable land
(c) Aprakata 3. Habitable land
(d) Vasti 4. Jungle land

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

6. Which of the following statement is/are correct about the NITI Ayog?
I. All Chief Ministers of States except Union Territories with legislature are part of Governing Council
II. The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of the NITI Ayog.
III. Finance Minister of India acts as Vice Chairman

• A. Only II and III
• B. Only II
• C. Only I
• D. Only I and II

7. Assertion (A): RBI controls the supply of money in the Economy.
Reason (R): It wants to stabilize exchange rate and control inflation.

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

8. Assertion (A): Micro irrigation technology helps to have a higher yield when compared to the traditional irrigation method.
Reason (R): Micro irrigation required moderate water supply at regular intervals, reduction of labour expenses, increase the usage of fertilizer and the yield.

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

9. Which is in-correctly matched?

• A. Article 14 - Equality before law
• B. Article 17 - Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
• C. Article 21(A) - Right to elementary education
• D. Article 26 - Freedom to manage religious affairs

10. The Directive Principles of State Policy of Indian Constitution resembles

• A. Magna Carta, 1215
• B. Charter Act, 1813
• C. Instrument of Instructions, 1935
• D. Regulating Act, 1773

11. Match the following:
(a) Sarkaria Commission 1. Tamilnadu Govt.
(b) Rajamannar Committee 2. Akali Dal
(c) Anandpur Sahib Resolution 3. Supreme Court
(d) Bommai Judgement 4. Union Government

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

12. Match the following:
(a) The Consumer Protection Act 1. 1980
(b) The Legal Metrology Act 2. 1955
(c) The Essential Commodities Act 3. 2009
(d) The prevention of Black Marketing Act 4. 1986

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

13. Match the following:
(a) Varahamihira 1. Physician
(b) Kalidasa 2. Lexicographer
(c) Amarasimha 3. Sanskrit Poet
(d) Dhanvantri 4. Astronomer

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

14. Christianity was first brought to India by __________ an apostle of Christ in the First Century A.D.

• A. Saint Peter
• B. Saint John
• C. Saint Matthew
• D. Saint Thomas

15. Arrange the following languages in the chronological order with regard to their year of being granted the classical language status
1. Sanskrit
2. Telugu
3. Malayalam
4. Tamil

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

16. Which one of the following is the right bank tributary of Narmada River?

• A. Hiran
• B. Burhner
• C. Banjar
• D. Tawa

17. Match the place of excavation with the district it is located:
Place of excavation District
(a) Keezhadi 1. Thoothukudi
(b) Korkai 2. Ariyalur
(c) Gangaikonda Cholapuram 3. Thanjavur
(d) Kurumbanmedu 4. Sivagangai

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

18. Which city is known as "Electronic Capital of India"?

• A. Hyderabad
• B. Bengaluru
• C. Chennai
• D. Delhi

19. Correctly match the component and its use in a circuit :
Component Use of the component
(a) Galvanometer 1. Used to fix the magnitude of the current through a circuit
(b) Voltmeter 2. Used to measure current
(c) Ammeter 3. Used to measure potential difference
(d) Resistor 4. Used to detect the current and its directions

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

20. When was the first National Education Policy formed?

• A. 1964
• B. 1946
• C. 1968
• D. 1986

21. Assertion (A): According to Health and Family Welfare policy note 2021-2022, the state government has effectively responded to the challenges of Covid-19 without losing focus on maternal and child care, health initiatives and services and other communicatable diseases and non-communicatable diseases.
Reason (R) : The doctor to patient ratio in Tamilnadu is one of the highest in India.

• A. (A) is true, (R) is false
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, (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)

22. Arrange the districts in descending order of having forest cover
(i) Dharmapuri
(ii) Erode
(iii) Vellore
(iv) Coimbatore

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

23. Which among the following is/are wrong?
Political Rights include
(1) Right to vote
(2) Right to hold public office
(3) Not to criticise the government

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

24. What are the ornaments of a nation according to the sequence of Valluvar?
(1) Wealth
(2) Joy
(3) Defence
(4) Health
(5) Yield

• A. (4), (1), (5), (2), (3)
• B. (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)
• C. (4), (3), (5), (2), (1)
• D. (1), (4), (3), (5), (2)

25. What are looked upon as the "true jewels" for anyone by Thiruvalluvar?

• A. Love and Virtue
• B. Humility and Pleasant Words
• C. Knowledge and Power
• D. Family Life and Renounced Life