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TNPSC Group IV 2024 previous year paper · official paper and PYQ-pattern practice
18 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 200) · 180 min
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Q1 · History and Culture of India
Which among the following dynasties is known for its significant contribution to temple architecture in South India during the medieval period?
- A. Chola Dynasty
- B. Nanda Dynasty
- C. Maurya Dynasty
- D. Kushan Dynasty
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The Chola Dynasty is renowned for its magnificent temple architecture and bronze sculptures, which flourished during the medieval period in South India.
Q2 · Simplification
Simplify: 156 + 248 - 139 + 65
- A. 320
- B. 330
- C. 340
- D. 350
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Performing operations left to right: 156 + 248 = 404, 404 - 139 = 265, 265 + 65 = 330.
Q3 · Indian National Movement
The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
- A. 1940
- B. 1942
- C. 1945
- D. 1947
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India.
Q4 · Simple and Compound Interest
A sum of ₹15,000 amounts to ₹18,150 in 2 years at simple interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?
- A. 8.5%
- B. 9%
- C. 10.5%
- D. 12%
Answer and solution
Answer: C
SI = 18150 - 15000 = ₹3150. Using SI = (P × R × T)/100, we get 3150 = (15000 × R × 2)/100. Solving, R = 10.5%.
Q5 · Time and Work
If 12 workers can complete a construction in 20 days, how many days will 15 workers take to complete the same work?
- A. 16 days
- B. 18 days
- C. 14 days
- D. 15 days
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Using inverse proportion: 12 × 20 = 15 × x, so x = 240/15 = 16 days.
Q6 · Dice and Cubes
A dice is thrown once. What is the probability of getting an even number?
- A. 1/3
- B. 1/2
- C. 2/3
- D. 1/6
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Even numbers on a dice are 2, 4, 6 (3 outcomes). Total outcomes = 6. Probability = 3/6 = 1/2.
Q7 · Data Interpretation
A bar chart shows sales of Books and Magazines over 5 years. In Year 3, Books sold 120 units and Magazines sold 80 units. What is the difference in sales?
- A. 30 units
- B. 40 units
- C. 50 units
- D. 60 units
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Difference = 120 - 80 = 40 units.
Q8 · Visual Reasoning
In a sequence of figures, a line rotates 45° clockwise each time. If the current position is vertical, what will be the position after two steps?
- A. Horizontal
- B. Diagonal (45°)
- C. Diagonal (135°)
- D. Vertical
Answer and solution
Answer: A
After two steps: 45° + 45° = 90° clockwise from vertical becomes horizontal.
Q9 · Alphanumeric Reasoning
If RIVER is coded as OFSBO (each letter shifted backward by 3), then what is the code for WATER?
- A. TXQBO
- B. TXQBP
- C. TRVBO
- D. TXRBO
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter shifts 3 positions backward: W→T, A→X (backward wraps), T→Q, E→B, R→O, giving TXQBO.
Q10 · Number Series
Identify the missing number: 5, 10, 20, 35, 55, ?
- A. 75
- B. 80
- C. 85
- D. 90
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Differences are +5, +10, +15, +20; next difference is +25, so 55 + 25 = 80.
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