TNPSC Group II 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

TNPSC Group II 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 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 · Geography of India

   Which of the following rivers does NOT originate in the Western Ghats?

   • A. Godavari
   • B. Krishna
   • C. Kaveri
   • D. Mahanadi
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The Mahanadi river originates in the highlands of Chhattisgarh, not the Western Ghats, while Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri all originate in the Western Ghats.

2. Q2 · History of Tamil Society

   The ancient Tamil Sangam period is traditionally divided into how many Sangams?

   • A. Two
   • B. Three
   • C. Four
   • D. Five
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   According to Tamil tradition, there were three Sangams (literary assemblies) held in ancient times, with the third Sangam at Madurai being the most documented.

3. Q3 · Simplification

   What is the value of [(48 ÷ 6) × 3 + 12 - 8]?

   • A. 28
   • B. 32
   • C. 24
   • D. 20
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Following BODMAS: (48 ÷ 6) = 8, then 8 × 3 = 24, then 24 + 12 = 36, finally 36 - 8 = 28.

4. Q4 · Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle

   Veerapandiya Kattabomman, a Polygar chieftain, revolted against the British in which region of Tamil Nadu?

   • A. Madurai
   • B. Thanjavur
   • C. Tirunelveli
   • D. Coimbatore
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Veerapandiya Kattabomman was a Polygar chieftain of Panchalankurichi in Tirunelveli district who refused to pay tribute to the British East India Company and was executed in 1799.

5. Q5 · Time and Work

   A can complete a work in 15 days and B can complete the same work in 20 days. If they work together, in how many days will they finish the work?

   • A. 8 days
   • B. 8⁴⁄₇ days
   • C. 10 days
   • D. 9 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A's one day work = 1/15, B's = 1/20. Together = 1/15 + 1/20 = 7/60. Total days = 60/7 = 8⁴⁄₇ days.

6. Q6 · Visual Reasoning

   In a series of figures, the first figure has 3 circles, the second has 5 circles, the third has 7 circles. How many circles will the fifth figure have?

   • A. 9
   • B. 11
   • C. 13
   • D. 10
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The series increases by 2 each time (arithmetic progression with common difference 2). Fifth figure = 3 + 2×4 = 11 circles.

7. Q7 · Data Interpretation

   A shopkeeper sold 120 items on Monday, 150 items on Tuesday, and 180 items on Wednesday. What is the average number of items sold per day over these three days?

   • A. 145
   • B. 150
   • C. 155
   • D. 160
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Average = (120 + 150 + 180) / 3 = 450 / 3 = 150 items per day.

8. Q8 · Alphanumeric Reasoning

   In the alphanumeric series A1B2, C3D4, E5F6, what comes next?

   • A. G7H8
   • B. F6G7
   • C. G6H7
   • D. H7I8
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The pattern alternates letters and numbers in increasing order. After E5F6, next is G7H8.

9. Q9 · History of Tamil Society

   Which Chola ruler is credited with constructing the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur?

   • A. Rajendra Chola I
   • B. Rajaraja Chola I
   • C. Kulothunga Chola I
   • D. Parantaka Chola I
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Rajaraja Chola I built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur in 1010 CE, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.

10. Q10 · HCF and LCM

    Four bells ring at intervals of 6, 8, 12, and 18 minutes respectively. If they ring together at 9:00 AM, at what time will they next ring together?

    • A. 9:36 AM
    • B. 9:42 AM
    • C. 10:00 AM
    • D. 10:12 AM
    Answer and solution

    Answer: D

    LCM of 6, 8, 12, 18 is 72 minutes (1 hour 12 minutes). They will ring together again at 9:00 + 1:12 = 10:12 AM.