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

TNPSC Group IV 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 16 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 · Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

   'அறிவுக்கு எட்டாத செயல்' என்பதற்கு சரியான பழமொழி எது?

   • A. ஆகாய குசுமம்
   • B. அந்தரத்தில் மண்
   • C. அகடவிகடம்
   • D. ஆமை வேகம்
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   ஆகாய குசுமம் என்பது வானத்தில் பூ, அதாவது கிடைக்க முடியாதது, அறிவுக்கு எட்டாதது என்று பொருள்.

2. Q2 · Current Events

   2021ல் டோக்கியோ ஒலிம்பிக்கில் இந்தியா பெற்ற தங்கப் பதக்கங்களின் எண்ணிக்கை?

   • A. ஒன்று
   • B. இரண்டு
   • C. மூன்று
   • D. நான்கு
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   2021 டோக்கியோ ஒலிம்பிக்கில் இந்தியா ஒரே ஒரு தங்கப் பதக்கம் வென்றது (நீரஜ் சோப்ரா - ஈட்டி எறிதல்).

3. Q3 · History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu

   Which social reformer from Tamil Nadu is known for his contributions to the Temple Entry Movement and the eradication of caste discrimination?

   • A. C.N. Annadurai
   • B. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
   • C. Kamarajar
   • D. Subramania Bharati
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Periyar E.V. Ramasamy was instrumental in the Self-Respect Movement and the Temple Entry Movement, advocating for social justice and equality in Tamil Nadu.

4. Q4 · History and Culture of India

   The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced urban planning. Which of the following was NOT a feature of this civilization?

   • A. Grid pattern of streets
   • B. Well-developed drainage system
   • C. Iron tools and weapons
   • D. Great Bath
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Indus Valley Civilization belonged to the Bronze Age and did not use iron tools; iron came into use much later in the Iron Age.

5. Q5 · Percentage

   A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price and gives a discount of 20%. What is his actual profit percentage?

   • A. 10%
   • B. 12%
   • C. 14%
   • D. 16%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let CP = 100. Marked Price = 140. After 20% discount, SP = 140 × 0.8 = 112. Profit = 112 - 100 = 12, so profit percentage = 12%.

6. Q6 · Time and Distance

   A train travels 180 km in 3 hours at a uniform speed. How much distance will it cover in 7 hours?

   • A. 360 km
   • B. 400 km
   • C. 420 km
   • D. 450 km
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Speed = 180/3 = 60 km/hr. Distance in 7 hours = 60 × 7 = 420 km.

7. Q7 · Logical Reasoning

   In a certain code, 'FLOWER' is written as 'GMPXFS'. How is 'GARDEN' written in that code?

   • A. HBSEFO
   • B. HBSEFP
   • C. HCSEFO
   • D. GBSEFO
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is shifted by +1 in the alphabet. G→H, A→B, R→S, D→E, E→F, N→O. Answer is HBSEFO.

8. Q8 · Puzzles

   If 5 is added to one-third of a number, the result is 13. What is the number?

   • A. 18
   • B. 21
   • C. 24
   • D. 27
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Let the number be x. Then (x/3) + 5 = 13, so x/3 = 8, hence x = 24.

9. Q9 · Number Series

   What comes next in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

   • A. 38
   • B. 40
   • C. 42
   • D. 44
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Differences are +4, +6, +8, +10; next difference is +12, so 30 + 12 = 42.

10. Q10 · Indian Economy

    What is the primary objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?

    • A. To generate employment
    • B. To provide subsidized food grains to the poor
    • C. To promote agricultural exports
    • D. To control inflation only
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The PDS aims to provide subsidized food grains and essential commodities to economically weaker sections through a network of ration shops.