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Q1 · History and Culture of India
The Battle of Plassey, which marked the beginning of British political supremacy in India, was fought in which year?
- A. 1739
- B. 1757
- C. 1764
- D. 1775
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, establishing British control in India.
Q2 · General Science
The phenomenon of 'photoelectric effect', which was explained by Albert Einstein, demonstrates that light behaves as:
- A. Continuous wave only
- B. Particles or photons
- C. Electromagnetic radiation without energy
- D. Mechanical vibrations
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Einstein explained the photoelectric effect by demonstrating that light behaves as discrete packets of energy called photons, which can eject electrons from a metal surface.
Q3 · Art, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Which of the following archaeological excavations in Tamil Nadu has revealed evidence of an urban civilization dating back to the Sangam age?
- A. Adichanallur
- B. Keeladi
- C. Arikamedu
- D. All of the above
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Working from the options: Keeladi excavations near Madurai are specifically famous for revealing a large-scale urban civilization dating to the Sangam age (around 6th century BCE onwards). Adichanallur is primarily a burial/urn site (Iron Age), and Arikamedu is an Indo-Roman trading port with Roman contacts. Since the question emphasizes an 'urban civilization' of the Sangam age, Keeladi is the definitive match, making 'All of the above' inaccurate.
Q4 · Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
The Justice Party, founded in 1916, primarily represented the interests of which social groups in Tamil Nadu?
- A. Brahmins and upper castes
- B. Non-Brahmin communities and backward classes
- C. Industrial workers and laborers
- D. Agricultural landlords only
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Justice Party was formed to represent non-Brahmin communities and backward classes, advocating for their social and political rights in the Madras Presidency.
Q5 · Time and Work
Ravi can complete a work in 15 days and Kumar can complete the same work in 20 days. If they work together, in how many days will they complete the work?
- A. 8 days
- B. 8⁴⁄₇ days
- C. 9 days
- D. 10 days
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Ravi's 1 day work = 1/15, Kumar's 1 day work = 1/20. Combined work = 1/15 + 1/20 = 7/60. Days required = 60/7 = 8⁴⁄₇ days.
Q6 · History and Culture of India
Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. Krishnadevaraya defeated the Sultan of Bijapur and captured the fortress of Raichur. 2. The Amuktamalyada was written in Telugu by Krishnadevaraya. 3. The empire maintained a feudatory system called the Nayankara system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. All of the above
Answer and solution
Answer: D
All three statements are correct. Krishnadevaraya was a successful military commander who captured Raichur, authored Amuktamalyada in Telugu, and the Vijayanagara Empire's administrative system included the Nayankara feudatory arrangement.
Q7 · General Science
Which of the following metals is used as a catalyst in the Haber process for the production of ammonia?
- A. Platinum
- B. Nickel
- C. Iron
- D. Copper
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Haber process uses finely divided iron as a catalyst to synthesize ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases under high temperature and pressure conditions.
Q8 · Art, Culture and Heritage of Tamil Nadu
Which archaeological site in Tamil Nadu has revealed evidence of an advanced urban civilization dating back to the Sangam period?
- A. Arikamedu
- B. Keeladi
- C. Adichanallur
- D. Korkai
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Keeladi excavations have uncovered evidence of an advanced urban settlement from the Sangam era with inscriptions, pottery, and artifacts indicating a thriving civilization.
Q9 · Tamil Language and Literature
Which Sangam literary work describes the love story of Kovalan and Kannagi?
- A. Manimekalai
- B. Silapathikaram
- C. Purananuru
- D. Agananuru
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Silapathikaram, one of the five great Tamil epics, narrates the tragic tale of Kovalan and Kannagi, highlighting themes of justice and virtue.
Q10 · Time and Work
A can complete a piece of work in 18 days and B can complete the same work in 12 days. Working together, in how many days will they finish the work?
- A. 7.2 days
- B. 8 days
- C. 9 days
- D. 10 days
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Combined rate = 1/18 + 1/12 = 5/36 per day. Days = 36/5 = 7.2 days.
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