TNPSC Group 4 2025 General Studies question paper with answers
This is the complete General Studies section of the TNPSC Group 4 (Combined Civil Services Examination IV) 2025 question paper — all 75 questions with the official answer key and a short explanation for each. Read them here directly; nothing is locked behind a PDF.
All 75 questions, solved
Questions are numbered as they appeared in the official 2025 paper (101–175). The highlighted option is the answer key; the explanation tells you why it is correct.
- Q. 101 Welfare Schemes
Match the following: (a) Financial Assistance to Dependent children - 1. Between the age group of 18 and 21 years (b) Maintenance of Orphan and Destitute Girls - 2. Providing destitute, orphan and unattached children (c) Foster Care Services Scheme - 3. Children below the age of 16 years (d) State After-Care Home for Boys - 4. Children between the age of 6 and 16 years
- 2 3 1 4
- 4 2 3 1
- 3 4 2 1
- 2 4 1 3
Answer: C · 3 4 2 1
Step 1: In matching questions, identify the beneficiary group for each scheme. Financial assistance to dependent children is linked with children below 16 years. Maintenance of orphan and destitute girls is linked with girls between 6 and 16 years. Foster Care Services Scheme relates to providing care for destitute, orphan and unattached children. State After-Care Home for Boys supports boys in the 18–21 age group after institutional care. Step 2: Therefore the correct matching is (a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-2, (d)-1.
- Q. 102 Tamil Nadu Economy
As per the Tamilnadu Economic Survey of 2024-2025, arrange the following in the ascending order based on the productivity. (1) Paddy productivity (2) Maize productivity (3) Oil seeds, Groundnut and Sugarcane productivity
- (1) (2) (3)
- (3) (2) (1)
- (2) (1) (3)
- (3) (1) (2)
Answer: A · (1) (2) (3)
Step 1: The question asks for ascending order, meaning from lower productivity to higher productivity. Step 2: As per the listed Tamil Nadu Economic Survey order used in the question, paddy productivity comes first, maize productivity comes next, and the oilseeds/groundnut/sugarcane productivity group is placed after them. Step 3: Hence the ascending order is (1), (2), (3).
- Q. 103 Tamil Nadu Health Schemes
Find out the incorrect statement(s) about the Tamilnadu Health System Reform Program (TNHSRP). (i) This program was supported by World Bank. (ii) This program is sponsored by the Central and State Government in the ratio of 60 : 40. (iii) It is implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare of Tamilnadu on Program for Results basis. (iv) This program aims to achieve the goal of SDG 9.
- (i) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iv) only
- (iii) only
Answer: C · (ii) and (iv) only
Step 1: TNHSRP is a World Bank-supported Tamil Nadu health reform programme, so statement (i) is correct. Step 2: It is implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare of Tamil Nadu on a Program-for-Results basis, so statement (iii) is correct. Step 3: The 60:40 Central-State sponsorship statement does not fit this World Bank-supported programme, and SDG 9 relates mainly to industry, innovation and infrastructure, not the main health-system goal of TNHSRP. Step 4: Therefore the incorrect statements are (ii) and (iv) only.
- Q. 104 Tamil Nadu Social Justice History
Assertion [A]: In 1892, Tremenheere report was accepted by the Government for increasing the income of the Government, to allot the poramboke land to down trodden community. Reason [R]: In Chengalpet, the Panchamer Schools were run by the philanthropic individuals in Panchami Land for promoting education for downtrodden community people.
- [A] is true [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: A · [A] is true [R] is false
Step 1: The Tremenheere report is associated with the question of assigning poramboke/Panchami lands for the uplift of depressed classes, so the assertion is accepted as true in the official key. Step 2: The reason wrongly connects Panchamer schools with being run on Panchami land by philanthropic individuals. That statement does not correctly explain the land-assignment purpose of the report. Step 3: Hence [A] is true and [R] is false.
- Q. 105 Indian Polity and Current Affairs
Identify the incorrectly paired matches. (1) Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force - January 16th, 2014 (2) Tamil declared as Classical Language - Oct 10, 2004 (3) Election Commission of India - Article 324 (4) National Integration Council in India - 1960
- (1) and (3)
- (2) and (4)
- (3) and (4)
- (4) and (1)
Answer: B · (2) and (4)
Step 1: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force on 16 January 2014, and Article 324 deals with the Election Commission of India, so (1) and (3) are correct pairs. Step 2: Tamil was declared a classical language in October 2004, but the given date, 10 October 2004, is not the correct paired date used for this question. Step 3: The National Integration Council was set up in 1961, not 1960. Step 4: Therefore the incorrectly paired matches are (2) and (4).
- Q. 106 Government Schemes
The purpose of "Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana" is
- Installing roof top solar
- Providing Houses to the poor
- Insurance to old age people
- Financing to small industries
Answer: A · Installing roof top solar
Step 1: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a household solar-power scheme. Step 2: Its core purpose is to promote rooftop solar installation and provide free/subsidised electricity benefits through solar generation. Step 3: Therefore the purpose given in the options is installing rooftop solar.
- Q. 107 Modern Indian History
Assertion [A]: Zamindari system was created by the East India Company when in 1793, Lord Cornwallis entered into permanent settlement. Reason [R]: Under the settlement, the landlords were declared full properties large areas of land.
- [A] is true, [R] is false
- [A] is false, [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are false
- Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: D · Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: The Permanent Settlement was introduced in Bengal in 1793 under Lord Cornwallis during East India Company rule, creating the Zamindari system. So [A] is true. Step 2: Under this settlement, zamindars/landlords were recognised as landholders responsible for collecting revenue and paying a fixed amount to the Company. So [R] is also true. Step 3: Since the reason explains how the Zamindari system worked under the Permanent Settlement, it is the correct explanation of the assertion.
- Q. 108 Indian Economy
Assertion [A]: Goods and Services Tax in India is a comprehensive, multistage, destination-based tax that is levied on every value addition. Reason [R]: The moto is "One Tax, One Market, One Nation".
- [A] is true, but [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false, [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] is correct
Answer: B · Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax imposed at multiple stages of the supply chain and is destination-based because the tax accrues to the place of consumption. Step 2: The phrase “One Nation, One Tax, One Market” captures GST’s objective of integrating India’s indirect tax system. Step 3: Therefore both [A] and [R] are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
- Q. 109 Tamil Nadu Economy
Arrange the following Finance Ministers of Tamil Nadu according to the Budget Year (Chronological Order). 1. Mr. Paneerselvam 2. Dr. Nedunchezhiyan 3. Mr. Palanivel Thiagarajan 4. Mr. Thangam Thennarasu
- 1 2 3 4
- 4 3 2 1
- 2 1 3 4
- 1 4 2 3
Answer: C · 2 1 3 4
Step 1: Arrange the listed Tamil Nadu Finance Ministers by the period in which they presented budgets. Dr. Nedunchezhiyan comes before O. Panneerselvam. Step 2: In the recent sequence, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan served before Thangam Thennarasu. Step 3: Therefore the chronological order is 2, 1, 3, 4.
- Q. 110 Indian Economy Planning
Assertion [A]: The plan period 1966-69 were called as "Annual plans or plan holiday". Reason [R]: Because of the two major conflicts with China and Pakistan.
- [A] is true, [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not a correct explanation of [A]
- Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false, [R] is true
Answer: C · Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: The period 1966–1969 is known as the plan holiday or the period of annual plans because regular Five-Year Plan continuity was interrupted. Step 2: The interruption happened after serious economic pressure caused by wars, droughts and resource constraints; the two major conflicts with China and Pakistan are key background reasons. Step 3: Therefore both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] correctly explains [A].
- Q. 111 Thirukkural
Statement: Thiruvalluvar has captured certain features like pride and administration of the Three Great Kings (Moovendhar) in his couplets. Reason: Thiruvalluvar wanted to portray the administrative skills of Kings.
- Both Statement and Reason are correct
- Reason is incorrect but Statement is correct
- Both Statement and Reason are incorrect
- Statement is incorrect but Reason is correct
Answer: D · Statement is incorrect but Reason is correct
Step 1: The statement specifically says that Thiruvalluvar captured features of the Three Great Kings/Moovendhar in his couplets. That specific claim is incorrect. Step 2: Thiruvalluvar does discuss kingship, justice, administration, ministers, forts and statecraft in Porutpal. In that broader sense, the reason about portraying administrative skills of kings is acceptable. Step 3: Hence the statement is incorrect but the reason is correct.
- Q. 112 Thirukkural
Give the chapter No. in Thirukkural that talks about Ascetic Virtues.
- 18
- 13
- 12
- 16
Answer: B · 13
Step 1: Thirukkural’s Book of Virtue includes chapters on domestic virtue and ascetic virtue. Step 2: The chapter dealing with Ascetic Virtues is chapter 13. Step 3: Therefore the answer is 13.
- Q. 113 Tamil Literature
Who is the author of "Valluvarum Kuralum"?
- Tamilannal
- Ki.Aa.Pe. Vishwanatham
- Ra.Pi. Sethupillai
- Thiru.Vi. Kalyanasundaram
Answer: B · Ki.Aa.Pe. Vishwanatham
Step 1: The question asks for the author of “Valluvarum Kuralum”. Step 2: The work is associated with Ki.Aa.Pe. Vishwanatham. Step 3: Therefore the correct answer is Ki.Aa.Pe. Vishwanatham.
- Q. 114 Tamil Literature
Who was the first to draw the portrait of Thiruvalluvar?
- Venkata Krishna Pandithar
- Venugopala Sharma
- Saminatha Sharma
- Vannacharaba Dheetchithar
Answer: B · Venugopala Sharma
Step 1: The widely used modern portrait of Thiruvalluvar is associated with the artist Venugopala Sharma. Step 2: Since the question asks who first drew the portrait of Thiruvalluvar, the matching answer is Venugopala Sharma.
- Q. 115 Freedom Movement Press
Choose the right matches. (1) New India - Bharathi (2) Thesapakthan - V.V. Subramanian (3) Nava Sakthi - Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaram (4) The Hindu - G. Subramaniam
- (1) and (2) are correct
- (2) and (3) are correct
- (3) and (4) are correct
- (1) and (4) are correct
Answer: B · (2) and (3) are correct
Step 1: Check each newspaper-work match. “Desabhaktan/Thesapakthan” is associated with V.V. Subramania Iyer, and “Nava Sakthi” is associated with Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaram. Step 2: “New India” is not matched with Bharathi in this list, and “The Hindu” is not correctly given as G. Subramaniam in the official matching. Step 3: Therefore only (2) and (3) are correct.
- Q. 116 Social and Religious Reform Movements
Which of the following statements are true about the Theosophical Movement? (i) The Theosophical society was founded by Madam Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in New York. (ii) In 1888 Mrs. Annie Besant joined the society in India. (iii) The headquarters of the society in Adyar.
- (i) and (ii)
- (ii) and (iii)
- (i) and (iii)
- (iii) only
Answer: C · (i) and (iii)
Step 1: The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in New York, so (i) is true. Step 2: Its Indian headquarters is at Adyar, so (iii) is true. Step 3: Annie Besant joined the Theosophical Society in 1889, not 1888 as stated. Therefore (ii) is not true. Step 4: Hence the correct statements are (i) and (iii).
- Q. 117 Tamil Nadu Social Reform
Assertion [A]: E.V.R. Periyar started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925. Reason [R]: New India was the official Newspaper of the Self-Respect Movement.
- [A] is true, but [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false, [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] is correct
Answer: A · [A] is true, but [R] is false
Step 1: E.V.R. Periyar started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925, so the assertion is true. Step 2: “New India” was associated with Annie Besant, not the official newspaper of the Self-Respect Movement. Step 3: Therefore [A] is true but [R] is false.
- Q. 118 Tamil Nadu Freedom Struggle
Consider the following statements and identify the wrong answers. (1) On 1st September 1798 Major Bannerman served an ultimatum directing Kattabomman to see him at Palayamkottai. (2) Kattabomman's Fort 500 feet long and 300 feet broad, was constructed entirely of Mud. (3) On September 16, 1799 Veera Pandiya Kattabomman was tried before an assembly of Palayakkarars at Kayatar. (4) On 1st June, 1799 Kattabomman, attended by 500 men, proceeded to Sivagangai.
- (1) is wrong
- (2) is wrong
- (1) and (3) are wrong
- (2) and (4) are wrong
Answer: C · (1) and (3) are wrong
Step 1: The question asks for the wrong statements about Veerapandiya Kattabomman. Step 2: Statement (2) about the mud fort dimensions is treated as correct in this PYQ key, and statement (4) about proceeding to Sivagangai with 500 men is also treated as correct. Step 3: The ultimatum-date statement in (1) and the trial-date statement in (3) do not match the accepted chronology. Step 4: Hence the wrong statements are (1) and (3).
- Q. 119 Tamil Nadu Political History
Which of the following statements are true? (1) Congress boycotted the election which was held in 1923 in Chennai. (2) Swaraj Party won 11 seats. (3) Justice Party formed Ministry in Chennai. (4) Kamaraj led the Non-Co-operation movement in Chennai.
- (1), (4) are correct
- (1), (2) are correct
- (1), (3) are correct
- (1), (2), (3) are correct
Answer: D · (1), (2), (3) are correct
Step 1: Congress boycotted the 1923 Madras Presidency election, so (1) is correct. Step 2: The Swaraj Party won 11 seats, so (2) is correct. Step 3: The Justice Party formed the ministry in Chennai/Madras, so (3) is correct. Step 4: Kamaraj did not lead the Non-Co-operation movement in Chennai as stated. Therefore (1), (2) and (3) are correct.
- Q. 120 Tamil Literature
Match the following: (a) Karaikkal Ammaiyar - 1. Thiruvantadi (b) Andal - 2. Kachhikalambagam (c) Aranganadha Mudaliyar - 3. Pavaippattu (d) Seraman Perumal Nayanar - 4. Moothathiruppathigangal
- 2 3 1 4
- 3 1 2 4
- 4 3 2 1
- 1 2 3 4
Answer: C · 4 3 2 1
Step 1: Karaikkal Ammaiyar is linked with Moothathiruppathigangal. Step 2: Andal is linked with Pavaippattu. Step 3: Aranganatha Mudaliyar is linked with Kachhikalambagam. Step 4: Cheraman Perumal Nayanar is linked with Thiruvantadi. Therefore the matching is 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Q. 121 Tamil Nadu Archaeology
Which of the following statements are true about Sivakalai excavation? (i) Sivakalai excavation located in North shore of river Thamiraparani. (ii) Tamil society lived in Sivakalai considered very ancient. (iii) Copper and gold goods are found.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (iii) only
Answer: C · (i) and (ii) only
Step 1: Sivakalai is an archaeological site connected with the Thamiraparani civilisation zone, so the statement about its location on the northern side/bank of the Thamiraparani region is accepted as true. Step 2: The excavation is important because it pushes the antiquity of Tamil society further back, so (ii) is true. Step 3: The statement that both copper and gold goods were found is not accepted as true for this question. Step 4: Hence (i) and (ii) only are correct.
- Q. 122 Biology
What is the crucial role played by noncoding RNA's?
- encode for proteins
- replications
- gene regulation
- carbohydrate synthesis
Answer: C · gene regulation
Step 1: Noncoding RNAs do not usually encode proteins. Step 2: Their important biological role is to regulate gene expression and cellular processes. Step 3: Hence the crucial role played by noncoding RNAs is gene regulation.
- Q. 123 Biology Classification
Choose the right matches among the following. (1) Five Kingdom System - R.H. Whittaker (2) Six Kingdom System - Carl Woese, et al (3) Four Kingdom System - Carl Linnaeus (4) Three Kingdom System - Ernst Haeckel
- (1) only correct
- (1), (2) and (4) are correct
- (1) and (2) are correct
- (1), (2) and (3) are correct
Answer: B · (1), (2) and (4) are correct
Step 1: The five-kingdom classification was proposed by R.H. Whittaker, so (1) is correct. Step 2: Six-kingdom classification is associated with Carl Woese and others in the given list, so (2) is correct. Step 3: Four-kingdom classification is not by Carl Linnaeus; Linnaeus is linked with the two-kingdom system, so (3) is incorrect. Step 4: Three-kingdom classification is associated with Ernst Haeckel, so (4) is correct. Therefore (1), (2) and (4) are correct.
- Q. 124 Chemistry
0.10 M of weak acid is found to be dissociated to the extent of 1.20% at 25°C. Its dissociation constant is
- 1.44 × 10^5
- 1.44 × 10^-4
- 1.44 × 10^-5
- 1.44 × 10^4
Answer: C · 1.44 × 10^-5
Step 1: Degree of dissociation α = 1.20% = 0.012 and concentration C = 0.10 M. Step 2: For a weak acid, Ka = Cα²/(1−α). Step 3: Ka = 0.10 × (0.012)² / (1 − 0.012) = 0.10 × 0.000144 / 0.988 ≈ 1.46 × 10^-5. Step 4: The nearest option is 1.44 × 10^-5.
- Q. 125 Space Science Current Affairs
The GSLV-F15 is launched on ______ by ISRO.
- January 29, 2025
- March 08, 2025
- January 29, 2024
- March 08, 2024
Answer: A · January 29, 2025
Step 1: GSLV-F15 is an ISRO launch vehicle mission. Step 2: The ticked official answer gives its launch date as 29 January 2025. Step 3: Therefore the correct option is January 29, 2025.
- Q. 126 World Geography Transport
Which of the following is incorrectly matched? (1) Trans Siberian Railway line - It connects Baltic Sea and Pacific Ocean (2) Trans Caspian Railway line - It connects Central Asia and Japan (3) Canadian Pacific Railway line - It connects Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean (4) Trans-Continental Railway line - It connects Buenos Aires with Valparaiso
- (1) only
- (2) only
- (3) only
- (4) only
Answer: C · (3) only
Step 1: The question asks for the incorrectly matched railway line. Step 2: The Canadian Pacific Railway is a transcontinental railway of Canada connecting the Atlantic side with the Pacific side, not the Atlantic Ocean with the Indian Ocean. Step 3: Therefore statement (3) is the incorrectly matched pair in the official key.
- Q. 127 Indian Polity
Who among the following was the Indian Prime Minister when the 42nd Amendment Act was passed?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- V.P. Singh
- Indira Gandhi
- Morarji Desai
Answer: C · Indira Gandhi
Step 1: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed during the Emergency period in 1976. Step 2: Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India at that time. Step 3: Therefore the correct answer is Indira Gandhi.
- Q. 128 Tamil Nadu Art and Architecture
Assertion [A]: The Pallavas constructed the Cave temples without brick, wood, metal and sudhai. Reason [R]: The stones kept one upon another and not bound with plaster is known as "Katraligal".
- [A] true, but [R] false
- [A] false but [R] true
- Both [A] and [R] are true
- Both [A] and [R] are false
Answer: C · Both [A] and [R] are true
Step 1: Pallava cave temples are rock-cut structures, made without ordinary building materials such as brick, wood, metal and mortar/sudhai. Thus [A] is true. Step 2: “Katraligal” refers to stone constructions where stones are placed without plaster/mortar binding in the sense used by the question. Thus [R] is also true. Step 3: Therefore both [A] and [R] are true.
- Q. 129 Dravidian Languages
Choose the wrong pair: (1) South Dravidan Language - Malayalam (2) East Dravidan Language - Munda (3) Central Dravidan Language - Telugu (4) North Dravidan Language - Kuruk
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Answer: B · (2)
Step 1: Malayalam is a South Dravidian language, Telugu is placed under Central/South-Central Dravidian grouping in the exam context, and Kuruk/Kurukh is a North Dravidian language. Step 2: Munda is not an East Dravidian language; it belongs to a different language family. Step 3: Therefore the wrong pair is (2).
- Q. 130 Indian National Movement
Assertion [A]: Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his knighthood. Reason [R]: On 13 April 1919 Jahanwaa Bagh Massacre occurred in Amritsar.
- [A] True [R] False
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is False [R] is True
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: B · Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his knighthood in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Thus [A] is true. Step 2: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred at Amritsar on 13 April 1919. Thus [R] is true. Step 3: Since the massacre was the reason for surrendering the knighthood, [R] correctly explains [A].
- Q. 131 Indian National Congress
Assertion [A]: The Indian National Congress First Conference convened on 28th December 1885 in Bombay. Reason [R]: Tamil Nadu region represented and attend 21 members.
- [A] is true but [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] is correct
Answer: D · Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] is correct
Step 1: The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay on 28 December 1885, so [A] is true. Step 2: The Tamil region had representation in the early Congress session, so [R] is treated as true in this key. Step 3: But Tamil Nadu representation does not explain why or where the first conference was convened. Step 4: Therefore both are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A].
- Q. 132 Ancient Indian History
Which of the following statements are true about the Indus Civilisation? (i) In the 1920s Martimer Wheeler excavated the Harappan sites. (ii) The longest text has about twenty six signs. (iii) The term "Meluhha" in the Prakrit inscriptions refers to the Indus region. (iv) The "Priest King" of steatite was discovered in Mohenjo-Daro.
- (i) and (ii) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iv) only
Answer: D · (ii) and (iv) only
Step 1: Mortimer Wheeler did not excavate Harappan sites in the 1920s; the earliest major excavations are associated with Daya Ram Sahni and R.D. Banerji, so (i) is false. Step 2: The longest Indus text is commonly noted as having about 26 signs, so (ii) is true. Step 3: “Meluhha” is known mainly from Mesopotamian references, not Prakrit inscriptions as stated, so (iii) is false. Step 4: The steatite “Priest King” was found at Mohenjo-Daro, so (iv) is true. Therefore (ii) and (iv) only are correct.
- Q. 133 Current Affairs Polity
The correct statements on the New Chief Election Commissioner of India are: (i) Gyanesh Kumar took charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on February 19th, 2025. (ii) He is a Kerala cadre of the Indian Administrative Service in the 1989 batch. (iii) He has been responsible for handling various departments as the secretary to the government of Kerala.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
Answer: B · (i) and (iii) only
Step 1: Gyanesh Kumar took charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner on 19 February 2025, so (i) is correct. Step 2: He is from the Kerala cadre, but the batch year in statement (ii) is wrong as given in the paper. Step 3: His administrative career included important responsibilities connected with the Government of Kerala, so (iii) is treated as correct in the official key. Step 4: Therefore (i) and (iii) only are correct.
- Q. 134 Consumer Protection and Laws
Match the following: (a) Consumer Protection Rules - 1. 1930 (b) Drug Control Act - 2. 1987 (c) The monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practice Act - 3. 1950 (d) Goods and Services Sales Act - 4. 1969
- 2 3 4 1
- 3 1 2 4
- 1 3 4 2
- 4 1 2 3
Answer: A · 2 3 4 1
Step 1: Consumer Protection Rules match with 1987. Step 2: Drug Control Act matches with 1950. Step 3: The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act matches with 1969. Step 4: Goods and Services/Sale of Goods Act in the given list matches with 1930. Hence the matching is 2, 3, 4, 1.
- Q. 135 Indian Constitution Judiciary
Consider the Assertion [A] and Reason [R]. Assertion [A]: Supreme court judges are to be appointed by the President. Reason [R]: In the case of appointment of the Judges the Law Minister of India shall always be consulted.
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not a correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is true but [R] is false
- [A] is false but [R] is true
Answer: C · [A] is true but [R] is false
Step 1: Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President of India, so [A] is true. Step 2: The Constitution requires consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other judges as needed; it does not say that the Law Minister shall always be consulted in the way the reason states. Step 3: Hence [R] is false. Therefore [A] is true but [R] is false.
- Q. 136 Indian Polity Federalism
Arrange in chronological order on Inter-State council. (1) Punchhi Commission (2) Rajamannar Commission (3) Sarkaria Commission (4) Venkatachaliah Commission
- (3), (4), (2), (1)
- (2), (1), (4), (3)
- (2), (4), (3), (1)
- (2), (3), (4), (1)
Answer: D · (2), (3), (4), (1)
Step 1: Arrange the commissions by time period. Rajamannar Commission came first. Step 2: Sarkaria Commission came next. Step 3: Venkatachaliah Commission came after Sarkaria. Step 4: Punchhi Commission came last. Therefore the order is (2), (3), (4), (1).
- Q. 137 Indian Constitution Eligibility
Choose the right match: (1) Retirement age of the Supreme Court Judge - 60 years (2) Minimum age for contesting for the President of India - 35 years (3) Minimum age for becoming Rajya Sabha member - 30 years (4) Minimum age for becoming Lok Sabha member - 21 years
- (1) and (3) are correct
- (1) and (2) are correct
- (2) and (3) are correct
- (3) and (4) are correct
Answer: C · (2) and (3) are correct
Step 1: Supreme Court judges retire at 65 years, not 60, so (1) is wrong. Step 2: Minimum age for President is 35 years, so (2) is correct. Step 3: Minimum age for Rajya Sabha membership is 30 years, so (3) is correct. Step 4: Minimum age for Lok Sabha membership is 25 years, not 21, so (4) is wrong. Therefore (2) and (3) are correct.
- Q. 138 Awards and Honours
Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Bharat Ratna 2. Padma Vibhushan 3. Padma Sri 4. Padma Bhushan
- 2, 3, 1, 4
- 1, 2, 4, 3
- 4, 3, 2, 1
- 3, 1, 4, 2
Answer: B · 1, 2, 4, 3
Step 1: Arrange Indian civilian awards by order of precedence. Step 2: Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award, followed by Padma Vibhushan, then Padma Bhushan, then Padma Shri. Step 3: Therefore the correct order is 1, 2, 4, 3.
- Q. 139 Indian Geography Map
Match the following: (a) Himachal Pradesh - A (b) Rajasthan - D (c) West Bengal - B (d) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands - C
- 4 3 1 2
- 2 4 1 3
- 3 1 2 4
- 1 2 4 3
Answer: A · 4 3 1 2
Step 1: This is a map-label matching question. The official ticked key maps Himachal Pradesh to label C, Rajasthan to label B, West Bengal to label A, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands to label D according to the printed map labels. Step 2: In the question’s numbering column, A = 1, D = 2, B = 3 and C = 4. Step 3: Therefore the matching for (a), (b), (c), (d) is 4, 3, 1, 2.
- Q. 153 Space Current Affairs
Identify the correct answer. Assertion [A]: Space MAITRI is a collaborative space mission between India and Australia. Reason [R]: India aims to lower the cost of access to space through this mission.
- Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is the correct explanation for [A]
- Both [A] and [R] are correct, but [R] is not the correct explanation for [A]
- [A] is correct but [R] is wrong
- [A] is wrong but [R] is correct
Answer: C · [A] is correct but [R] is wrong
Step 1: Space MAITRI is a collaborative space mission involving India and Australia, so the assertion is correct. Step 2: The reason says India aims to lower the cost of access to space through this mission. That is not the correct stated purpose of Space MAITRI in this context. Step 3: Therefore [A] is correct but [R] is wrong.
- Q. 154 Tamil Nadu Agriculture
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the agricultural cultivation of 2021-2022 in Tamilnadu? (i) Mayiladuthurai District involved more Paddy cultivation in Tamilnadu. (ii) Perambalur District involved more Maize cultivation in Tamilnadu. (iii) Kallakurichi involved more Sugarcane cultivation in Tamilnadu.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
Answer: D · (ii) and (iii) only
Step 1: The question is based on Tamil Nadu agricultural cultivation data for 2021–2022. Step 2: Perambalur is identified with higher maize cultivation, and Kallakurichi is identified with higher sugarcane cultivation in the given data. Step 3: The Mayiladuthurai–paddy statement is not accepted as correct in the official key. Step 4: Therefore (ii) and (iii) only are true.
- Q. 155 Tamil Nadu Economy
Identify the correct answer after understanding the Assertion and the Reason. Assertion [A]: As per the Economic Survey of Tamilnadu 2024-2025 the Urban inflation in Tamilnadu is coming down from 6% in 2019-2020 to 4.5% in 2024-2025. While rural inflation is static at 5.4%. Reason [R]: It is mainly due to the Governments' policy on the Tamilnadu Public Distribution System and other income support schemes like, Kalignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam and hundred days employment guarantee schemes.
- [A] is true [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: B · Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: The assertion states that urban inflation declined from about 6% to 4.5%, while rural inflation remained around 5.4%, as per the cited Tamil Nadu Economic Survey context. This is treated as true. Step 2: The reason links the moderation to welfare and support measures such as the Public Distribution System, Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam and employment-support schemes. This is also treated as true in the official key. Step 3: Since these support systems help reduce cost-of-living pressure, [R] explains [A]. Therefore both are true and [R] is the correct explanation.
- Q. 156 Tamil Nadu Education Scheme
Assertion [A]: The "Illam Thedi Kalvi" scheme in Tamilnadu aims to bridge learning gaps among school students caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Reason [R]: The scheme involves volunteers providing remedial education to students at their homes.
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is true but [R] is false
- [A] is false but [R] is true
Answer: A · Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: Illam Thedi Kalvi was introduced to bridge learning gaps among school students caused by Covid-19 disruptions, so [A] is true. Step 2: The scheme uses volunteers to provide remedial learning support near students’ homes, so [R] is true. Step 3: Because volunteer-based home/community remedial education is the method used to bridge learning gaps, [R] correctly explains [A].
- Q. 157 Social Justice
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "The Mandal Commission Report"? (i) The commission used Three indicators i.e. Social, Educational and Economic. (ii) In social indicator there were five criteria and educational indicators there were two criteria. (iii) In economic indicator there were four criteria. Thus there were 11 criteria used in the Mandal Commission Report.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
Answer: B · (i) and (iii) only
Step 1: The Mandal Commission used three broad indicators: social, educational and economic. So (i) is true. Step 2: The distribution of criteria was social 4, educational 3 and economic 4, making 11 criteria in total. Therefore the statement saying social 5 and educational 2 is wrong. Step 3: Statement (iii), that economic indicators had four criteria and the total was 11, is true. Step 4: Hence (i) and (iii) only are correct.
- Q. 158 Indian Economy Inflation
What was the cause for high inflation in India?
- High demand
- Weaken rupee against the dollar
- Low production
- Low money supply
Answer: B · Weaken rupee against the dollar
Step 1: A weaker rupee makes imports, especially crude oil and other dollar-priced goods, costlier in rupee terms. Step 2: Higher import costs pass into transport, fuel and production costs. Step 3: This can push up the general price level and cause inflation. Hence the correct answer is weakening of the rupee against the dollar.
- Q. 159 Poverty Eradication Schemes
Arrange poverty eradication schemes in chronological order. 1. National Rural Livelihood Mission 2. Rajiv Awas Yojana 3. Bharat Nirman Yojana 4. National Food Security Scheme
- 1 2 4 3
- 3 1 4 2
- 3 2 1 4
- 2 3 4 1
Answer: C · 3 2 1 4
Step 1: Bharat Nirman Yojana came first among the listed schemes. Step 2: Rajiv Awas Yojana came next. Step 3: National Rural Livelihood Mission followed. Step 4: National Food Security Scheme/Act came later. Step 5: Therefore the chronological order is 3, 2, 1, 4.
- Q. 160 Rural Development Programmes
Which of the following is incorrectly paired? (1) MFAL - Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labourer Development Agency (2) DPAP - Drought Prone Area Programme (3) DDP - District Development Programme (4) HDA - Hills Development Agencies
- (1) and (2)
- (1) and (3)
- (3) and (4)
- (2) and (3)
Answer: C · (3) and (4)
Step 1: MFAL is correctly expanded as Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labourers Development Agency. Step 2: DPAP correctly stands for Drought Prone Area Programme. Step 3: DDP stands for Desert Development Programme, not District Development Programme. Step 4: HDA should be Hill Area Development Agency/Programme, not Hills Development Agencies as given. Step 5: Therefore (3) and (4) are incorrectly paired.
- Q. 161 Rural Development Acronyms
Identify the incorrect Acronym: (1) TSC - Total Sanitation Campaign (2) NIC - National Information Centre (3) MIS - Management Information System (4) IMIS - Integrated Management Infrastructure System
- (1), (2), (3) and (4)
- (1), (2) and (3)
- (1), (2) and (4)
- (4) only
Answer: D · (4) only
Step 1: TSC stands for Total Sanitation Campaign. Step 2: NIC is used as National Informatics Centre / National Information Centre in the exam context, and MIS stands for Management Information System. Step 3: IMIS does not stand for Integrated Management Infrastructure System; in sanitation/rural development usage it is commonly Integrated Management Information System. Step 4: Hence only (4) is the incorrect acronym.
- Q. 162 Indian Economic Planning
Choose the correct pair: 1. Bombay plan - 1940 2. Gandhian plan - 1945 3. People's plan - 1944 4. Sarvodaya plan - 1950
- 2 and 3 are correct
- 1 and 2 are correct
- 1 and 4 are correct
- 2 and 4 are correct
Answer: C · 1 and 4 are correct
Step 1: In the official key, Bombay Plan is matched with 1940 and Sarvodaya Plan with 1950. Step 2: Gandhian Plan is not matched with 1945 in this list, and People’s Plan is not matched with 1944 in the accepted key. Step 3: Therefore the correct pairs are 1 and 4.
- Q. 163 Thirukkural
Kokkokka Koompum Paruvaththu Matradhan Kuththokka Seerththa Itaththu. As Heron with folded wing, so wait in waiting hour; As Heron snaps its prey, when fortune smiles, put forth your power - Denotes. (1) To act like a Heron is incorrect. (2) You must wait till the Time Ripens. (3) This Kural appears in the Chapter titled "Therintha Thelithal". (4) "Vaadiyirukkumaam Kokku" is the phrase best suited to this Thirukkural.
- (1) - Right; (2) - Wrong; (3) - Wrong; (4) - Wrong
- (1) - Wrong; (2) - Right; (3) - Right; (4) - Wrong
- (1) - Wrong; (2) - Right; (3) - Wrong; (4) - Right
- (1) - Right; (2) - Wrong; (3) - Right; (4) - Right
Answer: C · (1) - Wrong; (2) - Right; (3) - Wrong; (4) - Right
Step 1: The kural compares wise timing to a heron/crane: it waits patiently and acts at the right moment. So statement (2) is right. Step 2: Therefore “to act like a heron is incorrect” is wrong; the kural actually uses the heron as a model for patience and timely action. Step 3: The chapter is not “Therintha Thelithal”, so statement (3) is wrong. Step 4: The phrase “Vaadiyirukkumaam Kokku” matches the idea of waiting like a heron, so statement (4) is right. Hence the pattern is Wrong, Right, Wrong, Right.
- Q. 164 Thirukkural
"Manaththodu vaiymai mozhiyin thavaththodu Thaananj peiyvagtin Thalai". Statement 1: Those who speak the TRUTH are always more superior than those who practice charity or penance. Statement 2: Those who practice charity and penance are far better than who speak the TRUTH.
- Statement 1 - Correct
- Statement 2 - Correct
- Statement 1 and 2 - Correct
- Statement 1 and 2 - Incorrect
Answer: A · Statement 1 - Correct
Step 1: The kural says that truthfulness spoken from the heart is superior even to charity and penance. Step 2: Therefore statement 1 correctly expresses the idea. Step 3: Statement 2 reverses the meaning by placing charity and penance above truthfulness. Step 4: Hence only Statement 1 is correct.
- Q. 165 Social Reformers
Match the following type: (a) Iyotheethass Pandithar - 1. Tahdhip-ul-Akhluq (b) Ramalinga Adigal - 2. Gulamgiri (c) Jotiba Phule - 3. Thiruvarutpa (d) Syed Ahmed Khan - 4. Oru Paisa Tamilan
- 1 2 3 4
- 4 3 2 1
- 4 3 1 2
- 1 2 4 3
Answer: B · 4 3 2 1
Step 1: Iyothee Thass Pandithar is associated with Oru Paisa Tamilan. Step 2: Ramalinga Adigal is associated with Thiruvarutpa. Step 3: Jyotiba Phule is associated with Gulamgiri. Step 4: Syed Ahmed Khan is associated with Tahdhib-ul-Akhlaq. Therefore the matching is 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Q. 166 Justice Party
Assertion [A]: K.M. Balasubramanian, author of South Indian Celebrities compared Dr. C. Natesa Mudaliyar to Mahathma Gandhi. Reason [R]: He was the epitome of love, character, tolerance, compromise and he was the heart of Justice Party.
- [A] is true but [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] is correct
Answer: B · Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: K.M. Balasubramanian’s description of Dr. C. Natesa Mudaliyar compares his public qualities with Mahatma Gandhi, so [A] is accepted as true. Step 2: The reason lists the qualities—love, character, tolerance and compromise—and calls him the heart of the Justice Party. This explains why such a comparison was made. Step 3: Therefore both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] correctly explains [A].
- Q. 167 Tamil Nadu Social Reform
Which of the following statements are true about Ramalinga Adigal? (i) He said that apart from musical Instruments the mind should unite. (ii) He started night schools for farmers. (iii) He said that through human charity one should get full benefit in life and be one with God.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
Answer: B · (i) and (iii) only
Step 1: Ramalinga Adigal/Vallalar emphasised inner spiritual unity and compassion, so statement (i) is accepted as true in this key. Step 2: Starting night schools for farmers is not the statement accepted for him here, so (ii) is not true. Step 3: His teaching of Jeevakarunyam/human charity as a path to higher spiritual benefit supports statement (iii). Step 4: Therefore (i) and (iii) only are true.
- Q. 168 Women Reformers
Assertion [A]: In 1930 Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar introduced in the Madras Legislative Council a Bill on the prevention of the dedication of woman of Hindu temples in the Presidency of Madras. Reason [R]: The Bill which later became the Devadasi Abolition Act, declared the "Pottukattu Ceremony" Illegal.
- [A] is true but [R] is false
- [A] is false but [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: C · Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy/Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar introduced a bill in the Madras Legislative Council against the dedication of women to Hindu temples, so [A] is true. Step 2: The later Devadasi abolition legislation targeted the dedication practice and declared the Pottukattu ceremony illegal, so [R] is true. Step 3: Since [R] explains the purpose and result of the bill, it is the correct explanation of [A].
- Q. 169 Indian National Movement
Assertion [A]: Under the leadership of Rajaji, Congress decided to boycott Simon Commission in Chennai. Reason [R]: The Simon Commission had only Whitemen as members that is no Indians.
- [A] is true, [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false, [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: C · [A] is false, [R] is true
Step 1: The Simon Commission had no Indian members; it consisted only of British members, so [R] is true. Step 2: The assertion that Congress decided under Rajaji’s leadership to boycott the Simon Commission in Chennai is not accepted as correct in the official key. Step 3: Therefore [A] is false and [R] is true.
- Q. 170 Tamil Literature
Match the Works/Books with the author's: (a) Vetriverkai - 1. Avaiyar (b) Nanneri - 2. Kumara Kurubarar (c) Neethinerivilakam - 3. Athiveerarama Pandiyar (d) Nalvazhi - 4. Duraimangalam Sivaprakasar
- 1 3 4 2
- 1 4 2 3
- 3 4 2 1
- 3 4 1 2
Answer: C · 3 4 2 1
Step 1: Vetriverkai is matched with Athiveerarama Pandiyar. Step 2: Nanneri is matched with Duraimangalam Sivaprakasar. Step 3: Neethinerivilakam is matched with Kumara Kurubarar. Step 4: Nalvazhi is matched with Avvaiyar. Therefore the correct sequence is 3, 4, 2, 1.
- Q. 171 Tamil Nadu Archaeology
Match correctly the Excavated places with their corresponding Districts. (a) Azhagankulam - 1. Sivagangai (b) Vasavasamudram - 2. Erode (c) Kodumanal - 3. Kanchipuram (d) Keezhadi - 4. Ramanathapuram
- 1 4 3 2
- 4 2 3 1
- 3 1 2 4
- 4 3 2 1
Answer: D · 4 3 2 1
Step 1: Azhagankulam is in Ramanathapuram district. Step 2: Vasavasamudram is in Kanchipuram district. Step 3: Kodumanal is in Erode district. Step 4: Keezhadi is in Sivagangai district. Therefore the matching is 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Q. 172 Biology Diseases
Match the diseases in Column I with the site of infectious in Column II: Column I: (a) Dengue (b) Polio myelitis (c) Measels (d) Chicken Pox Column II: 1. Intestine, Brain 2. Skin and Blood 3. Respiratory tract and Nervous system 4. Skin and Respiratory tract
- 2 1 4 3
- 2 1 3 4
- 2 4 3 1
- 1 3 2 4
Answer: A · 2 1 4 3
Step 1: Dengue affects blood and can show skin-related symptoms, so it is matched with skin and blood. Step 2: Poliomyelitis infects through the intestine and can affect the brain/nervous system, so it matches intestine and brain. Step 3: Measles affects the skin and respiratory tract. Step 4: Chickenpox affects the skin and may involve the respiratory tract/nervous system in the given school-level classification. Therefore the official matching is 2, 1, 4, 3.
- Q. 173 Physics Nuclear Applications
Assertion [A]: Cobalt-60 is useful in Cancer therapy. Reason [R]: Cobalt-60 is source of γ-radiations capable of killing cancerous cells.
- Both [A] and [R] are correct and the [R] is a correct explanation of the [A]
- Both [A] and [R] are correct but the [R] is not a correct explanation of the [A]
- [A] is correct but [R] is incorrect
- Both [A] and [R] are incorrect
Answer: A · Both [A] and [R] are correct and the [R] is a correct explanation of the [A]
Step 1: Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope used in radiotherapy. So the assertion is correct. Step 2: It emits gamma rays, and gamma radiation can destroy cancerous cells when carefully controlled in cancer therapy. So the reason is correct. Step 3: Since gamma radiation is exactly why Cobalt-60 is useful in cancer therapy, [R] correctly explains [A].
- Q. 174 Tamil Nadu Welfare Schemes
In Tamil Nadu, Vidiyal Payanam Scheme introduced in the month of
- May, 2021
- December, 2021
- March, 2022
- October, 2021
Answer: A · May, 2021
Step 1: Vidiyal Payanam is Tamil Nadu’s free bus travel scheme for women and eligible categories in ordinary city buses. Step 2: It was introduced when the new government took office in May 2021. Step 3: Therefore the correct month is May 2021.
- Q. 175 Population Geography
Assertion [A]: Climate, Relief, Soil and Natural resources are influencing the distribution of population. Reason [R]: Birth and death rate does not affect the distribution of population.
- [A] is true, but [R] is false
- [A] is false, but [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: A · [A] is true, but [R] is false
Step 1: Climate, relief, soil and natural resources are physical factors that strongly influence where people live, so [A] is true. Step 2: Birth rate and death rate affect population growth and distribution over time; saying they do not affect distribution is false. Step 3: Therefore [A] is true but [R] is false.
- Q. 176 Agriculture Geography
Match the following: Shifting cultivation - Region (a) Ladang - 1. Malaysia (b) Milpa - 2. Vietnam (c) Roca - 3. Brazil (d) Ray - 4. Mexico
- 1 4 3 2
- 3 4 1 2
- 4 2 3 1
- 2 3 4 1
Answer: A · 1 4 3 2
Step 1: Ladang is the name of shifting cultivation in Malaysia. Step 2: Milpa is associated with Mexico/Central America. Step 3: Roca/Roca-style shifting cultivation is associated with Brazil. Step 4: Ray is associated with Vietnam in the given list. Hence the matching is 1, 4, 3, 2.
- Q. 177 Ancient and Medieval Literature
Match the following: Author - Work (a) Amoghavarsha - 1. Mahapurana (b) Jinasena - 2. Kavirajamarga (c) Gunabhadra - 3. Kadambari (d) Bana - 4. Adipurana
- 2 4 3 1
- 2 4 1 3
- 2 3 4 1
- 2 3 1 4
Answer: B · 2 4 1 3
Step 1: Amoghavarsha is associated with Kavirajamarga. Step 2: Jinasena is associated with Adipurana. Step 3: Gunabhadra is associated with Mahapurana. Step 4: Bana is associated with Kadambari. Therefore the correct sequence is 2, 4, 1, 3.
- Q. 178 Tamil Nadu Freedom Struggle
Which of the following statements are true about Velu Nachiyar? (i) Velu Nachiyar was the daughter of Chellamuthu Sethupathi, King of Sivagangai. (ii) Velu Nachiyar's husband was assassinated by the Nawab Army and to attack the Nawab and British. She joined with Gopal Naicker and Hyder Ali. (iii) In 1790, she died due to illness.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii)
- (i) and (ii)
- (ii) and (iii)
Answer: A · (i) only
Step 1: Velu Nachiyar was connected with the Ramanathapuram/Sethupathi royal line; the statement about Chellamuthu Sethupathi is accepted as true in the official key. Step 2: The statement about her husband and alliance details is not accepted in the given form. Step 3: The statement that she died in 1790 is also not accepted as true in this key. Step 4: Therefore only (i) is true.
- Q. 179 Indian National Movement
Which of the following points were accepted in Gandhi-Irwin Pact? (i) People allowed to make salt for their consumption. (ii) Not releasing the political prisoners who had not indulged in violence. (iii) Permitted picketing of foreign cloth shops. (iv) Reduced the death sentence of Bhagat Singh and his Comrades.
- (i) and (ii) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iv) only
Answer: B · (i) and (iii) only
Step 1: The Gandhi-Irwin Pact permitted people living near the coast to make salt for personal use, so (i) is correct. Step 2: It provided for release of political prisoners who had not committed violence; therefore the statement saying not releasing such prisoners is wrong. Step 3: Peaceful picketing of foreign cloth/liquor shops was permitted, so (iii) is correct. Step 4: It did not commute the death sentence of Bhagat Singh and his comrades, so (iv) is wrong. Therefore (i) and (iii) only are correct.
- Q. 180 Tamil Nadu Labour Movement
Consider the following statements and identify the correct answer: (1) In 1918, Madurai Harvi Mill labours strike happened. (2) B.B. Wadhiya was the labour union leader of Madurai Harvi Mill. (3) Dr. P. Varadharajulu's speech was an eye opener to the government. (4) Dr. P. Varadharajulu was the Author of "Prabanja Mitran" Magazine.
- (1) only
- (2) only
- (1), (3) and (4) only
- (1), (2) and (3) only
Answer: C · (1), (3) and (4) only
Step 1: The 1918 Madurai Harvey Mill labour strike is accepted as correct. Step 2: B.P. Wadia is known for labour organisation in Madras, but the statement that he was the labour union leader of Madurai Harvey Mill is not accepted here. Step 3: Dr. P. Varadarajulu Naidu’s speech was considered an eye-opener to the government, so (3) is correct. Step 4: He was associated with the magazine “Prapancha Mithran/Prabanja Mitran”, so (4) is correct. Therefore (1), (3) and (4) only are correct.
- Q. 181 Indian National Movement
False statements about Subhas Chandra Bose are: (i) Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23rd January 1897, in Calcutta, West Bengal. (ii) The Government of India has declared his birthday, 23rd January as "Parakram Diwas". (iii) To honour of Subhas Chandra Bose's legacy, 23rd January is a National holiday.
- (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
- (i) and (iii) only
Answer: D · (i) and (iii) only
Step 1: Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha, not Calcutta, West Bengal. So (i) is false. Step 2: The Government of India observes 23 January as Parakram Diwas, so (ii) is true. Step 3: 23 January is not a national holiday, so (iii) is false. Step 4: Therefore the false statements are (i) and (iii).
- Q. 182 Republic Day Current Affairs
Match the Presidents listed below with the distinguished guests who attended the Republic Day celebrations held under their leadership. Presidents: (a) Droupadi Murmu (b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (c) Pranab Mukherjee (d) Ram Nath Kovind Distinguished Guests: 1. Cyril Ramaphosa 2. Prabowo Subianto 3. Vladimir Putin 4. Barack Obama
- 1 4 3 2
- 2 3 4 1
- 3 4 1 2
- 4 2 3 1
Answer: B · 2 3 4 1
Step 1: Under President Droupadi Murmu, the 2025 Republic Day chief guest was Prabowo Subianto. Step 2: Under President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Vladimir Putin attended as chief guest. Step 3: Under President Pranab Mukherjee, Barack Obama attended as chief guest. Step 4: Under President Ram Nath Kovind, Cyril Ramaphosa attended as chief guest. Therefore the sequence is 2, 3, 4, 1.
- Q. 183 Tamil Nadu Administration
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-corruption Tamil Nadu Toll free No. is: (1) 1062 and 1963 (2) 1064 and 1965 (3) 1066 and 1967 (4) 1068 and 1969
- (4)
- (2)
- (1)
- (3)
Answer: B · (2)
Step 1: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Tamil Nadu, uses the toll-free numbers 1064 and 1965 in the given exam context. Step 2: In the listed pairs, this corresponds to item (2). Step 3: Therefore the correct option is (2).
- Q. 184 Indian Elections
Find out the correct statements on election. (i) In all the states elections EVMS were used in 2003. (ii) The commission took a historic decision to use only EVMS for the Lok Sabha election in 2004. (iii) Two million EVMS were used in this elections.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
Answer: C · (i) and (ii) only
Step 1: EVMs were used in all State Assembly elections in 2003, so (i) is correct. Step 2: The Election Commission decided to use only EVMs for the 2004 Lok Sabha election, so (ii) is correct. Step 3: The number “two million EVMs” is not accepted as correct for this question. Step 4: Therefore (i) and (ii) only are correct.
- Q. 185 Local Government Committees
Choose the right matches: Committees - Chairman (1) Committee on Panchayat Raj Election - K. Shanthananm (2) Committee on Rationalisation of Panchayat statistics - G. Ramachandran (3) Committee on Panchayat Raj Training centres - V.K. Rao (4) Study team on Panchayat Raj Administration - V. Iswaran
- (1) and (3) are correct
- (1) and (4) are correct
- (2) and (3) are correct
- (3) and (4) are correct
Answer: B · (1) and (4) are correct
Step 1: Committee on Panchayat Raj Election is matched with K. Santhanam/Shanthananm, so (1) is correct. Step 2: The rationalisation of Panchayat statistics and Panchayat Raj training-centre matches are not correct as given. Step 3: Study Team on Panchayat Raj Administration is matched with V. Iswaran, so (4) is correct. Step 4: Therefore (1) and (4) are correct.
- Q. 186 Directive Principles
The correct statements on the Directive principles of state policy are: (i) The Directive principles of the state policy are provided in Article 36 to 51 of the constitution. (ii) The framers of the constitution borrowed this idea from the Spanish constitution. (iii) The Directive principles form the soul of the constitution.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iii) only
- (i) and (ii) only
- (ii) and (iii) only
Answer: B · (i) and (iii) only
Step 1: Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Articles 36 to 51, so (i) is correct. Step 2: The idea was borrowed from the Irish Constitution, not the Spanish Constitution, so (ii) is wrong. Step 3: Directive Principles are often described as forming the soul or conscience of the Constitution, so (iii) is accepted as correct. Step 4: Therefore (i) and (iii) only are correct.
- Q. 187 Indian Federalism
Assertion [A]: Indian constitution is federal in nature. Reason [R]: Indian constitution provides dual citizenship like United States of America.
- [A] is false [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is true [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
Answer: C · [A] is true [R] is false
Step 1: The Indian Constitution has federal features such as division of powers, written Constitution and an independent judiciary, so [A] is true. Step 2: India provides single citizenship, not dual citizenship like the United States. Therefore [R] is false. Step 3: Hence [A] is true and [R] is false.
- Q. 188 Indian Constitution Amendment
Assertion [A]: Indian constitution has the qualities of both rigid and flexible. Reason [R]: The constitution was amended more than 100 times without changing the foundations of the constitution.
- [A] is true but [R] is false
- Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
- [A] is false, but [R] is true
- Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] is correct
Answer: B · Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
Step 1: The Indian Constitution is partly rigid and partly flexible because some provisions can be amended by a simple/special parliamentary process, while others need ratification by states. So [A] is true. Step 2: The Constitution has been amended more than 100 times without destroying its basic foundations, which supports the idea that it can adapt while retaining core structure. So [R] is true. Step 3: Therefore both are true, and [R] correctly explains [A].
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