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TNPSC Group II 2024 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 · Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

   Which of the following Tamil Nadu districts is NOT part of the 'Textile Valley' cluster promoting textile industries?

   • A. Coimbatore
   • B. Tiruppur
   • C. Erode
   • D. Madurai
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The Textile Valley primarily covers Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Erode districts in western Tamil Nadu, while Madurai is in the southern region with different industrial focus.

2. Q2 · Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle

   Who among the following Tamil leaders founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company in Tuticorin to compete with British shipping?

   • A. Subramania Bharathi
   • B. V.O. Chidambaram Pillai
   • C. Subramania Siva
   • D. Vanchinathan
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   V.O. Chidambaram Pillai established the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company in Tuticorin as part of the Swadeshi Movement to challenge the monopoly of the British India Steam Navigation Company.

3. Q3 · HCF and LCM

   The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 18 and 360 respectively. If one of the numbers is 72, what is the other number?

   • A. 80
   • B. 90
   • C. 100
   • D. 108
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Using the formula: Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM. So, 72 × Other number = 18 × 360 = 6480. Therefore, Other number = 6480/72 = 90.

4. Q4 · Number Series

   Find the next term in the series: 3, 9, 21, 45, 93, __

   • A. 183
   • B. 189
   • C. 195
   • D. 201
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2 and adding 3. So, 93 × 2 + 3 = 189.

5. Q5 · Number Series

   Find the odd one out: 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 51

   • A. 10
   • B. 17
   • C. 26
   • D. 51
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The series follows a pattern of adding consecutive odd numbers (5, 7, 9, 11). 37 + 13 = 50, not 51.

6. Q6 · Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

   Which of the following is NOT a direct tax in India?

   • A. Income Tax
   • B. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
   • C. Corporate Tax
   • D. Wealth Tax
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   GST is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services, while Income Tax, Corporate Tax, and Wealth Tax are direct taxes.

7. Q7 · Tamil Nadu Culture and Heritage

   Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is celebrated in which Tamil month?

   • A. Margazhi
   • B. Thai
   • C. Aadi
   • D. Chithirai
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Pongal is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai, which usually falls on January 14th or 15th in the Gregorian calendar.

8. Q8 · Percentage

   A candidate scored 45% marks in an examination and failed by 30 marks. Another candidate who scored 60% marks got 45 marks more than the passing marks. What is the maximum marks of the examination?

   • A. 400
   • B. 500
   • C. 450
   • D. 600
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let maximum marks be M. Passing marks = 0.45M + 30 = 0.60M - 45. Solving: 0.15M = 75, so M = 500.

9. Q9 · Time and Work

   A and B can complete a work in 12 days, B and C in 15 days, and C and A in 20 days. In how many days can A, B, and C together complete the work?

   • A. 8 days
   • B. 10 days
   • C. 12 days
   • D. 15 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   (A+B) + (B+C) + (C+A) = 1/12 + 1/15 + 1/20 = 12/60 = 1/5. So 2(A+B+C) = 1/5, hence (A+B+C) = 1/10. They complete in 10 days.

10. Q10 · Data Interpretation

    A company's sales data for four quarters is: Q1: 120 units, Q2: 150 units, Q3: 180 units, Q4: 210 units. What is the percentage increase in sales from Q1 to Q4?

    • A. 75%
    • B. 90%
    • C. 70%
    • D. 65%
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Increase = 210 - 120 = 90. Percentage increase = (90/120) × 100 = 75%.