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TNPSC Group II · Previous year papers · 2021

TNPSC Group II 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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TNPSC Group II 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 15 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

  1. Q1 · Current Events

    The 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme launched in Tamil Nadu primarily benefits which group?

    • A. Women entrepreneurs
    • B. Women heads of families
    • C. Women students
    • D. Women farmers
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme provides monthly financial assistance to women heads of families in Tamil Nadu to support household expenses.

  2. Q2 · Percentage

    A candidate scored 312 marks out of 400 in an examination. What percentage of marks did the candidate obtain?

    • A. 76%
    • B. 78%
    • C. 80%
    • D. 82%
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Percentage = (312/400) × 100 = 78%. The candidate obtained 78% marks.

  3. Q3 · Tamil Literature

    According to Thirukkural, how many chapters (Adhikarams) are dedicated to the theme of 'Aram' (Virtue)?

    • A. 38
    • B. 70
    • C. 25
    • D. 40
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Thirukkural is divided into three sections: Aram (Virtue) has 38 chapters, Porul (Wealth) has 70 chapters, and Inbam (Love) has 25 chapters, totaling 133 chapters with 1330 couplets.

  4. Q4 · Logical Reasoning

    In a certain code language, if PENCIL is written as QFODIM, how is ERASER written in that code?

    • A. FSBTFS
    • B. FSBSFS
    • C. FQBSFS
    • D. FSBTFT
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Each letter is shifted by +1 position in the alphabet. E→F, R→S, A→B, S→T, E→F, R→S. Thus ERASER → FSBTFS.

  5. Q5 · Area and Volume

    A cylindrical tank has a radius of 7 m and height of 10 m. What is its volume? (Use π = 22/7)

    • A. 1540 m³
    • B. 1400 m³
    • C. 1680 m³
    • D. 1320 m³
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Volume of cylinder = πr²h = (22/7) × 7 × 7 × 10 = 22 × 7 × 10 = 1540 m³.

  6. Q6 · Number Series

    Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 14, 30, 62, __

    • A. 120
    • B. 124
    • C. 126
    • D. 130
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Each term is (previous term × 2) + 2. So, 62 × 2 + 2 = 126.

  7. Q7 · Number Series

    What is the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, __

    • A. 30
    • B. 32
    • C. 36
    • D. 40
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The series consists of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6². Next is 6² = 36.

  8. Q8 · Simplification

    What is the value of: 48 + 32 ÷ 4 × 2 - 6?

    • A. 52
    • B. 58
    • C. 48
    • D. 54
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Apply BODMAS: 32÷4=8, then 8×2=16. So 48+16-6 = 58.

  9. Q9 · Area and Volume

    The length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and its breadth is decreased by 20%. What is the percentage change in its area?

    • A. No change
    • B. 5% increase
    • C. 5% decrease
    • D. 10% increase
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    New area = (125/100) × (80/100) × original area = (100/100) × original area. Hence, no change in area.

  10. Q10 · Number Series

    Find the missing number in the series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?

    • A. 95
    • B. 127
    • C. 125
    • D. 126
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Each term is double the previous term plus 1: 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, 31×2+1=63, 63×2+1=127.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Studies

    2 questions

  • Aptitude and Mental Ability

    11 questions

  • History, Culture, Heritage & Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

    2 questions

TNPSC Group II 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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