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TNPSC Group II 2022 previous year paper · official paper and PYQ-pattern practice

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  1. Q1 · History and Culture of India

    The Sangam literature is divided into how many major anthologies collectively known as 'Ettuthogai' and 'Pathupattu'?

    • A. 15 anthologies
    • B. 18 anthologies
    • C. 20 anthologies
    • D. 22 anthologies
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Sangam literature comprises 18 major anthologies: 8 in Ettuthogai (Eight Anthologies) and 10 in Pathupattu (Ten Idylls), representing classical Tamil literary tradition.

  2. Q2 · General Science

    Which vitamin deficiency causes the disease known as 'Pellagra'?

    • A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
    • B. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    • C. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
    • D. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Pellagra is caused by deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and is characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.

  3. Q3 · Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu

    Which of the following movements was primarily aimed at social reform and eradication of caste-based discrimination in Tamil Nadu, founded by E.V. Ramasamy?

    • A. Justice Party Movement
    • B. Dravidian Movement
    • C. Self-Respect Movement
    • D. Non-Brahmin Movement
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Self-Respect Movement was founded by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy in 1925 to promote rationalism, social equality, and fight against caste discrimination and superstitions.

  4. Q4 · Ratio and Proportion

    If A:B = 3:5 and B:C = 4:7, then what is A:B:C?

    • A. 12:20:35
    • B. 15:20:28
    • C. 9:15:21
    • D. 6:10:14
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    To combine ratios, make B equal in both. A:B = 3:5 = 12:20 (multiply by 4), B:C = 4:7 = 20:35 (multiply by 5). Therefore A:B:C = 12:20:35.

  5. Q5 · Time, Speed and Distance

    A train travels 180 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 9 km/hr more, it would have taken 1 hour less. Find the original speed of the train.

    • A. 36 km/hr
    • B. 45 km/hr
    • C. 27 km/hr
    • D. 54 km/hr
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Let original speed = x km/hr. Then 180/x − 180/(x+9) = 1. Solving: 180×9 = x(x+9), x² + 9x − 1620 = 0, x = 36 km/hr.

  6. Q6 · Simple and Compound Interest

    The difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 5% per annum is ₹15. Find the sum.

    • A. ₹6,000
    • B. ₹5,000
    • C. ₹6,500
    • D. ₹5,500
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Difference = P × (R/100)² = 15. So P × (5/100)² = 15, P × (1/400) = 15, P = 6000.

  7. Q7 · Alphanumeric Reasoning

    If in a certain code language, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, and so on, what is the value of the word 'CAB'?

    • A. 5
    • B. 6
    • C. 7
    • D. 8
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    C = 3, A = 1, B = 2. So, CAB = 3 + 1 + 2 = 6.

  8. Q8 · Data Interpretation

    A factory produces 800 units in 4 days. If the production increases by 25%, how many units will be produced in 6 days?

    • A. 1200
    • B. 1400
    • C. 1500
    • D. 1600
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Daily production = 800/4 = 200 units. Increased production = 200 × 1.25 = 250 units/day. In 6 days = 250 × 6 = 1500 units.

  9. Q9 · Tamil Literature

    Which of the following works is NOT part of the 'Five Great Epics' (Aimperumkappiyangal) of Tamil literature?

    • A. Silappatikaram
    • B. Manimekalai
    • C. Thirukkural
    • D. Kundalakesi
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Thirukkural is a didactic work of ethics and not classified among the Five Great Epics, which include Silappatikaram, Manimekalai, Kundalakesi, Valayapathi, and Sivaka Chintamani.

  10. Q10 · Simplification

    Simplify: 125 ÷ 5 of 5 + 8 × 3 - 15

    • A. 14
    • B. 16
    • C. 18
    • D. 20
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    '5 of 5' means 25 (BODMAS: 'of' first). 125 ÷ 25 = 5. Then 8×3 = 24. So 5 + 24 - 15 = 14.

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