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TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2015 85-110 5. TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2014 111-134 6. TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2013 135-164 7. _TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2011 165-188 8. TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2010 189-210 9. TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2009 211-232 10. TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2007 233-256‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022-4 L TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 The primary contaminant included in cigar smoke is (a) Carbon monoxide and dioxide (b) Carbon monoxide and Nicotine (©) Carbon monoxide and Benzene (@)_Dioxicine and benzene (e) Answer not known ‘When a ball is projected upwards there is an increase inits 1. Potential Energy 2. Momentum 3. Kinetic Energy (@) Lonly (b) Land 2 only (©) 2only (@) Zand 3.oniy" (c) Answer not known Alterations inthe environments Tepresent. selective pressures upon the population to which it must adjust. This statement infers thet (@)_ Organisms will inereaseimpopu ion ina Gling environment (©) Organisms which fail to adjust fo) the Winged environment must vanish (©) Organisms wil alter theifiorphdlogy toladsipt to changes in the environment (@ Organisms will ching thé cxvironment’ imnder selective pressure (@) Answer not known The enzyme involved in unwinding of DNA is (a), Telomerase (b) Helicase (6), Polymerase (4) Ligase (ec) Answer not known The fist step in the seed germination is imbibition of water which induce the (a) Stimulation of plumule (6) Breaking dormancy (c) Growth of radicle (d) Resumes metabolic activities (c) Answer not known Which is the stronger acid than phenol duet the presence of three same electron with drawing groups (i) O-Toluie Acid (ii) Benzoie acid (ii) Salicylic Acid (iv) Pieri Acid (a) (ii) only (b) (only (©) Gii)and(ivyonly ——(@) (iv)only (©) Answer not known Which is the one considered to be more important to study the History of science is (@) Antiquarian curiosity (b). Logical reasoning (©) Scientific knowledge (@)_ Conjunction with philosophy (©) Answer not known 10. nL. 13. Which one of the following phenomenon cause adverse changes in global climate pattern and wreak havoc world ‘wide in the form of floods and droughts? (a) Carbon Dioxide (b) El-Nino. (©) Tropical cyclones (d) Itai-Itai (©) Answer not known ‘Match the following, (A) Polyethyleneglycol 1. Herbicide (B) Br Toxin 2, Stress Tolerance (©) Glyphosate 3. Insecticide (D) Proline 4. Cell Fusion 4) B) © @) A) @B) © @) @3 4 1 2 @ 2 1 4 3 @4 13 2 @4 3 1 2 (©) Answer not known [Which of the’ jfollowing statement is/are correct NANOBOTS are (1) Robois that carry out a very specific function at fhanoyscale level (2) [They can Be injected into blood stream (3). They can be used to measure toxic elements in the (4) They are very cheap to produce (@) (1), Q)and (4) (b) (1), @) and (4) (©) (1), Q)and 3) (@) (1), 2), ) and (4) (e) Answer not known .was the first mission to be operationalized under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). (a). Solar Cities Programme (SCP) (b) National Solar Mission (NSM) (©) Solar Green Building (SGB) (@)_ Development of Solar Cities (DSC) (©) Answer not known Which Biodiversity park in India was announced as the Ist “Other Effective Area — based Conservation “Measures” (OECMs) site? (a) Tilpath Valley Biodiversity Park (b) Aravalli Biodiversity Park (©) Yamuna Biodiversity Park (@)_Adayar Beopark (©) Answer not known ‘Which of the following are correctly paired () KVK - Kisan Vigyan Kendra (i) SMAE = Sub Mission on Agriculture Extension (iii) NSDA_- National Skill Development Agency (iy) ATMA - Agricultural Technology Management Agency (a), (i) and (ii) (b) i, (it) and (iv) (©) (Gi) and (iv) (@) GD, Gi, iti) and (ivy (©) Answer not known202.2 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 14, How many number of Ramsar sites are identified in India tll 15th August 20222 @ 2 (©) Answer not known 15, PM Gatishakt isa transformative approach for economic growth and Sustainable Development which focuses on (a), Educational Development (6) Multimodal Connectivity (©) Empowerment of SHGs (@)_ Environmental Development (6) Answer not known 16, Which one of the following is NOT an objective of the Union Government's ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme? (i). Prevention of gender biased sex selective elimination (ii). Ensuring survival and protection ofthe Giel child (ii) Ensuring education and participation of the Girl © 75 @ 70 child (iv) Creating a fixed deposit in the name of the Girl child concerned (@ only (o)otiyanif tay (©) ii) only (@) (iv)only: (e) Answer not known 17. Read the list given belowrearefuly=oF-dignitariesand find out among them the comrect hierarchical ordenvith, respect to their rank and precedence (i) Chief Election Commissioner of India (ii). Cabinet Secretary Gil) Chief of Army Staff (iv) Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha (2) Gv), (il), (and iyo) Civ, (ii, (i and (©) @,Gv),Ci)and Git) (4) (i, Gi), Gv) and (i) (c) Answer not known 18. Which is the international coalition of solar-tesource rich countries that are collectively addressing common challenges on applications? (a). Intemational Solar Energy Society (SES) (b) Intemational Solar Alliance (ISA) (c)_ Intemational Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) (@)_ Intemational Energy Agency (IEA) (e) Answer not known 19. Arrange the following Indian Women Olympic Medal Winners in Chronological order 1. Saina Nehwal 2. Loviina Borgohain 3. Sakshi Malik 4. Kamam Malleswari (@ 2.4.13 () 1,4,2,3 (©) 41,32 @ 4.1233 (e) Answer not known 20, Palmer index is associated with which of the following natural disaster? (a) Earth quake (6) Drought (6) Answer not known 21, Match te following and choose the correct option related (b) Volcano (a) Flood toISRO (A) URSC 1, _ISRO’s virtual space Museum. (B) ITP. 2, ISRO satellite centre (©) SPARK 3. Space science for school students (D) YUVIKA 4, Technical training for ISRO staff 2. 23. 24, 25. 26. 21. 28, A) B) © ©) @2 341 @2 4 13 (©) Answer not known On April 10, 1802, the Great Trignometrical Survey of India Commenced its work from (a) Delhi (b) Caleutta (©) Bombay (@) Madras (©) Answer not known Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten meldal and Barry sharglers ‘won the 2022 Nobel prize in Chemistry for? (a) For the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry (b)_ For discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution (©) For the development of asymmetric organocatalysis| (@)_ Forthe development of a method for genome editing, (©) Answer not known ‘Match the winner of medal in common wealth games 2022 with their sport A) B) © ©) ® 3 1 4 2 @ 4327 Player Sport (A) Sharat Kamal 1. Boxing (B) Lakshya Sen 2. Weight lifting (© Mirabai chan! 3. Table Tennis (D) Nikhat Zarec 4. Badminton (A) ®) © @) ) @) © @y maa ) 3 4 21 W472 3 @ 2 3 4 1 (@) Answer not known Which one of the following Indicator is not used to calculate Human Development Index (HDI)? (8) Life Expectancy (b) CPI (©) Education Index (@) Per Capita Income (@) Answer not known “Nambikkai Inaiyam (N1)” a Tamil Nadu Government project about (@), Statewide Block chain infrastructure (©) Source of resident data for Tamil Nadu (©). Unified access to e-services of different goverment departments (@ Providing professional resources and training to decision makers (©) Answer not known Which is correct? (i) HYV-High Yielding Varieties (ii), MSP- Maximum Support Prices (ii) PDS — Public Distribution System (iv) IPM-Integrated Pesticide Management (2). (Gi) and (iv only (6) (i) and Gi) only (©) (i), Gi) and Git) only (4) (i), Gi) and (iv) onty (©) Answer not known Kolaignarin Anaithu ‘Valarchi Thittam aims at 1. Increasing the cultivable area 2. Bringing fallow land under cultivation 3. Changing the erop pattem with introduction of new erops 4. Augmenting water resources Grama Orunginaintha Velan‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022-3 (a) 1,2and3are correct (b) 2,3and4arecorrect 36. Match the following (©) 1,2and 4 are correct (@) 1,2,3 and 4 are corect Name Related to (e) Answer not known (A) Swami Sahajananda 1. Oppressed Hindus 29, Mateh the following (B) MC. Rajeh 2. Tamizhan (A) 1997 1. Ansithy Grama Anne (©) Pandit Iyothee Thass 3. Nandanar Kalvi MarumalarchiThittam Kazhagam (B) 1998 2. Varumun Kappom Thittam (D) Veeresslingam 4, The Widows Home (©) 2006 3. Samathuvapuram ) @) © ©) @) 8 © © (D) 2009 4. Namakku Naame Thittam @3 1 2 4 ) 1 302 4 & ® © © &) & © 123 4 @4 123 @3 421 ) 43 21 (6). Answer not known @4 123) @3 1 4 2 37, Assertion [A]: Human Resources is necessary for the (6) Answer not known progress of country 30. Which among the following isa scheme of Govt. of India eggon [ : Investment in education and health of people for ensuring the safety and dignity of sanitation workers? can result in a high rate of returns in the future fora county (0) ‘Smile (t) Namaste (a) Both A] and (R) are true and [R) explains (A] (©) Amber om) Wes {b) Both (Ayan [R) rete and (Roos ot expan (A ©) _Ansyer not known 4 (©) [A] iscoret and (R) is false 31. During which Period Bronze Ieons ofNatarajadeivewth (9) fal S erreur ana) 5 four hands was casted? (©). Answer not known (3) CheraPeriod (PB Chols Petia 38 Which among the following institutions secured no.1 (6) Pandiyas Period (4) Shunga Period overall rank according to national institutional ranking (@) Answer not known, framework? 32. Match the following Acts with ils corresponding years See (©) 180, Bangaloce (A) Madras Wild Elephafis PreséF¥ation Act 1. 1882 i a (a) IIT, Bombey (B) Tamil Nadu Forest Act 2 TORO lia) AEs known (C) Forest Conservation Act te (D) Wildlife Protection Act 4 1873) ° i e “Their God: & ® © wy & OW) - cir Gods > (A) Raringi 1. Kali @l 432 4 123 @23 14 "“@ 3244 (8) Malas 2. Murugan (©) Answer not known i Ee A fo , 33. Which of the following statements are true in respect of ‘ala irumal Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy? tas (A) B) © () (A) B) © @) 1 She the first India to get a d OC aa Oe aa was the fst woman in Indiatogetadegeein = 3G} FM LS SF 2 Showa he fst woman Legislator in British nia) @)_ ARSE not own Fee eaale teat tebe adarttelin 40. Gandhiji established as ashram at Sabarmathi, Likewise Maharaja's college an ashram was established in Tamil Nadu by Rajajt 4. She was the first woman President of the legislative ‘Where was it established? council. (a) Madurai (b) Vedaranyam (@ 1,2and3 (b) 2,3and4 (©) Salem (@) Thiruchengodu (c) 1,3and4 (d) 1,2,3and4 (e) Answer not known: (@) Answer not known 41. Which of the following statements are true about 34. The significance of Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj Ramalinga Adigal? (Amendment) Act 2016 (i) He started the Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Satya (a). Modifications in three-tier system Sangam in 1865 (b) Constitution of District Planning Committees (ii), He was against caste system (c) Transferred. specific funetions and powers to (il) He established Setya Dharma Sala in 1867 Panchayats from the State Government (a) (iis true (b) (i) and (iii) are true (d) 50 percent reservation for women. (c) (i), (ii) and (iii) are true(d) (i) and (ii) are true (e) Answer not known (©). Answer not known 3. During the early resistance against the British who issued 42, Find incompatible pair in the following the “Tiruchirappalli Proclamation” (a) Veerapandia Kettaborman (6) Velunachiar (©) Maruthu Brothers (@) Puli Thevar (@) Answer not known (a) Pradhaba Mudhaliar Sarithiram - Vedanayagam Pillai (b) Sugunasundhari = Nadesa Sasthiri (©) Kamalambal Sarithiram ~ Rajam Ayyar (@)_ Padmavathi Sarithiram ~ Madhavaiya Answer not known ©2024 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 43. In 1921 at Erode, EVR. picketed toddy shop. Two ‘women also participated in picketing. They were the first women to be arrested for picketing taddy shops in Tamil Nadu Who were they? (a) Nagammaiyar and Kannammal (b) Nagammaiyar and Moovalur ‘Ammaiyar (©) Kannammal and Muthulakshmi Reddy (a) Maniyammiyar and Nagammaiyar (©). Answer not known 44, Which ofthe following are correctly paired? 1. Nizhal Thaankalgal - Vaigunda Swamigal 2. Hindu Progressive Improvement Society - Rajaram Mohan Roy 3. Samarasa Sanmarka Sangam - Vallalar 4. Self Respect Morality - Vedanayagam Pillai (@) Tand3 (b) Land? (©) Lonly (@) 1, 2and 4 (6) Answer not known 45. Choose the correct kural forthe ewplanatfOn given below It is more pleasant to hold the- dart that has Wed an Elephant than that which has targeted the hare in the forest. (@) Kaana Muyaleydha Ampinil Yeanai Pizhaiththavel Ramamirtham Endhal Inidu (b) Aakaaru Alavitii Thaayinung) Ketilsi! Pokal Akalaak Katai (©) Kettinum —Untor Unudhi _Kilagmarai, Nee Alappadhor Kol (@) Ulluvathy Ellam Uyarvatlat Matradhu ‘Thalfinum ‘Thallamai Neerthu (©) Answer not known 46, Match the following books with their authors and find the correct order (A) Ulagam Sutrum Thamilan (B) Gnanaratham (©) Thanneer Thanneer 1. Desiya Kavi 2. Swaminathan 3. Ve. Ramalingam (D) En Kadhai 4. A. Karuppan ) B © ©) ) B) © @123 4 213 4 3 4 21 @ 4 123 (6) Answer not known 47. Who said these lines to whom? ““Maarivaram koorin mannuyirillai Mannuyir ellam mannaal Vendhan”. (a) Manimegala deity to Udhayakumaran (b) Sudamadhi to Udhayakumaran (c) Dheevathilagai to Manimegalai (a) Manimegalai to Udhayakumaran (c) Answer not known 48, “Urellam koodi olikka azhuthittu perinai neekki pinamenru perttu” ‘Who defined death as a undefiable foree? (@) Appar (b) Thirumoolar (©) Sundarar (@) Manikkavasagar (6) Answer not known 49. Choose the correct meaning forthe following sentences’ 1. Palakudai Neezhalum Thankudai keel Kaanbar 2. Iravaar Irapparkku Ondru leevar 50. si. 54, 55. 56. 57. (@) These two statements appreciates the prowess of the kin (b). These twostatements appreciates the philanthropists (6) These two statements culogizes the farmers (@) These two statements talks about the humble person (©). Answer not known ‘Nadaakondro! Kadaakondro!! avazhi nallai vazhiyanilanae! ‘Whose character plays an important role in the shaping of the world Emancipation in Purananuru? (2) Women (Pendir) _(b) Men (Aadavar) (6) King (Arasar) (4) Priest (Anthanar) (6) Answer not known Which Festival was celebrated throughout Tamilaham during the Sangam Age? (2) Adippooram (©). Navarathiri (6) Answer not known “Kavarum, Kazhagamum Kaiya Tharukki_Wariyaar lag yaar” -to whom does the advice i sid inthis Kural? (@) Guards (6) Ambassadors (6) Ministers (@) Kings (6). Answer not known Match thesfollowing with List with List I (b) Onam (@) Thirwvathirai List List 11 (A) Thirumurukarrupadai 1. Mudattamakanniyar (B) Porumaratrupadai = 2. Nakkirar (©)Sirupanatrupadai 3. Kapilar (D) Kurunji Partu 4. Nallur Naththathanar ) 8) © @) @to324 @2 1 4 3 (e) Answer not known: Find out the missing value in the given figure @ 8) © O 12 4 3 @3 21 4 3x2) xe (a) 8 (b) 64 (©) 216 (d) 25 (©) Answer not known Find the common ratio for the geometric sequence 0.15, 0.015, 0.0015, (@) 0.1 (b) 0.01 (©) 0.001 @1 (©) Answer not known Find the sum of 12+ 22+... + 192 (a) 2500 (b) 2400, (©) 2470 (@) 2570 (©) Answer not known A’ can finish a work in 18 days and “B” can do same work in half the time taken by ‘A’, then if they work together, then what part of same work they can finish in a day. (@ 19 &) 16 © 27 (@) 25 (©) Answer not known‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022.5 58, ot, a2, 65. or. The side of a metallic cube is 12 cm. It is melted and formed into a cuboid whose length and breadth are 18cm and 16 cm respectively. Find the height ofthe cuboid (@) 6m (b) Tem (©) Bem (@) 10cm (6) Answer not known The compound interest on Rs. 16,000 for 9 months at 20% per annum compounded quarterly is (a) Rs. 2,599 (b) Rs. 2,572 (©) Rs. 2522 (@) Rs. 2:502 (e) Answer not known In what time period will Rs. 10,000 eam an interest of 2,000 at 10% per annum? (a) 2 years (©) 6 years (6) Answer not known Acar travels 90 km in 2 hours 30 minutes. Then the time required to cover 210 km with the same speed is (a) Shours 50 minutes (b) 5 hours.30erifilles (6) Shours 20 minutes yo(d)"6thours SO minutes, (6) Answer not known The radius of two right circular eylinder is in the ratio 3:2, The ratios of their heights is $:3, Then the ratio of their CS.A. is (@) 5:2 (©) 3:2 (@) Answer not known Ifthe HCF of x4 + 333 +S: 4 680 56 andn® #25 40 =x+28isx? + 5x +7. Then their LCM is (a), (2+ 2x +8) (x! + 2x8 Pax? +x +38) (b) (2+ 2x—8) Gt +28 —4r2—x +28) (c) (= 2x +8) (x4 + 2x3 — dx? —x + 28) (@) (2 = 2x8) (x4 + 2x3 — 4x? — x +28) (©) Answer not known Which one of the following isa pai of co-primes? (@) (16,62) () (18, 25) (©) @1,39) (a) (23,92) (e) Answer not known If price of a tea increased by 20%, by what percentage ‘must the consumption be reduced to keep the expense the (b) 5 years (2) 3 years by S33) (@) 255 2, 2y (@) 15 3% to) 16 2% 2, 2, (c) 17 3% (d) 18 3 (©). Answer not known Akila scored 80% of marks in an examination. Ifher score ‘576 marks. Find the maximum marks ofthe examination. (a) 640 (b) 680 (©) 720 (@) 700 (©) Answer not known, Assertion [A] : The New Educational Policy (NEP) envisages complete overhaul of teaching - Learning process from the traditional teacher - centered to learner centric approach. Reason [R]: NEP ensures that holistic development of students by accentuating their creative potential 68. 69. 0. nm. n 2B. (@) (b) © [A] is true but [RJ is false {Al is false, (R] is true Both [A] and [R] are true; and (R] is the correct explanation of [A] Both [A] and (R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] (©) Answer not known “Promoting soil health’ and ‘making rainwater harvesting compulsory’ — These statements relates to (@) Green revolution (b) Blue revolution (©) Evergreen revolution (@) Yellow revolution, (©) Answer not known Which are the articles that describe situations and confer power to Union Government to claim control over states (@) Art368 and 313 (b) Art 356 and 363 (©) Art 365,256 and 257 (d) Art 349 and 350 (©) Answer not known, Indian economy is marked by the existence of (Low percapita income (i) High proportion of the working population is engaged in industries (iii) Improving rate of capital formation {iy) Problems in the employment (a) (ind (i) are correct (b) (i) and (ii) are correct {6} i) ard (ii) are correct (d) (fi) and (iv) are correct (@)Answernot known ‘The functions of Reserve Bank of India are: {@) Tssue of coins and Bank notes i). Banker to the Government (iii) Regulating credit in the country (a) (iyand ii) only ——(b) Gand Gii) only (©) idand Gii) only (4) (), (i) and Gi) (©) Answer not known How many pairs are correctly matched? @ Vaccine Nature 1, Pfizer = mRNA vaccine 2. Covishield = DNA based vaccine 3. Covaxin - Inactive vaccine 4. Sputnik. V = Viral vector vaccine (a) 1 pair (0) 2 pairs (©) 3 pairs (@) 4 pairs (©) Answer not known Jawaharlal Nehru wrote in 1961 ‘India as a secular State honours all faiths equally and gives them equal ‘opportunities’. S. Radhakrishnan President of India too ‘expressed ‘when India is said to be a secular state, it does not ‘mean that we as a people reject the reality of an unseen spirit or the relevance of religions to life or that we exaltirreligion, It does not mean that secularism itself becomes a positive religion or that the state assumes divine prerogatives’ ‘Which one of the following is best implied in the passage? (a) Indian secularism is a religious, irreligious or antireligious| (b) Indian secularism is perfectly compatible with © religiosity Indian secularism does not recognise the importance of religion in the public space.202.6 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 14, 16. 7. 78, al. (@) Indian secularism is not required to give each religion equal consideration (e) Answer not known Tamil Nadu State has which of the following policy’ policies? 1. Tamil Nadu R and D Policy 2. Tamil Nadu Life Sciences Promotion Policy 3. Tamil Nadu Footwear and Leather Products Policy 4. Tamil Nadu Fintech Policy (a) 1,3and4 (b) 1 and 3 (©) 1,2and3 (a) 1,2and4 (©). Answer not known Which of the following are correctly paired? 83, (New India and Commonweal - Mrs, Annie Besant (ii). Kesari and Maratha - Bala Gangadhar Tilak (ii) Indian Opinion - Gopal Hari Deshmukh (iv) Indu Prakash - Mahatma Gandhi (a) (and (i) (b) (i)and iv) (©) (i)and Gi) (@) (ii) and (iy) (@) Answer not known Which of the following) Statenent(s)-correet™ab0it Madras Native Association? (The first political organisation started in-indl (ii) The Madras Native Association began tosfunetion on 1852, (ii) The founder of the Maas Native AsSelation was G. Lakshminaras Chetty. (Gv) The leader of the Madrassnative AssdBiltion was ‘Anandha Charu (®) Gi) only (6). (iiyand (ii) only. (e) Answer not known The tropical cyclone winds blow into the Northem Hemisphere in direction. (a) Clockwise (b) Straight (©). Anticlockwise (a) Circular (6) Answer not known ‘What are the pillars of block chain technology? 1. Transparency 2. Immutability 3. Decentralisation (a) Vand? (b) Vand 3 (©) 2and3 (@) 1,2and3 (c) Answer not known Which of the following act was described by Jawaharlal Nehru as the ‘Charter of Slavery"? (a) Government of India Act of 1909 (b) Government of India Act of 1919 (6) Government of India Act of 1935. (a) Government of India Act of 1947 (6) Answer not known In which annual sessions of the Indian National Congress made the historic ‘Purma Swaraj’ declaration? (a) 1907 Surat (b) 1920 Nagpur (©) 1929 Lahore (@) 1940 Karachi (e) Answer not known Who was selected as the President of Council of Action, which was constituted by TamilNadu Congress Committee to execute the civil disobedience in 1930? (2) C.Rajagopalachari-(b) S. Sathyamurthi a2. 84, 4b) (i) and (i) only (2) (i) and Gv) only 85. 86. 87. 88. (©) TSS. Rajan (©) Answer not known ‘The steps adopted inthe long term conservation strategy of wild life is/are (i) Hunting should be strictly prohibited in the nation parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves (Gi). More national parks and wildlife sanctuaries should be established i) Captive breeding of wildlife should not be encouraged (a) (only. (b) (ii) and Git) only (©) (and i only (@) Gand Gi) only (©) Answer not known, Assignment of ecological or biological significance of a contaminant’s effect based primarily on statements of statistical significance but contrary to biological probability (a) Malthusian theory (b) Median effective concentration, (©) Maulstick incongruity (4) Maximum likelihood estimation (e)_ Answer not known, Which of the following statements about the citizenship Amendment Act, (CAA) 2019 are true? 1. Citizenship will be granted to all the Foreigners who lived in India for more than six years. 2D) Citizenship 10’ members of Hindus, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian communities from ‘Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered Indiv on orpefore 31 Dec, 2014. 5. /Members-of specific communities will be granted citizenship within 6 years instead of 12 years. 4, ‘The CAA will help to the preparation of National Register of Citizens 1 and 2 are true (a) Land2aretrue —(b) Zand 4are true (©) 3and4aretre ——(@) Zand 3are true (©) Answer not known, FFind the mismatched answer about the Indian Railway Zones. (a) Southem Chennai (b) Central - Jaipur (©) Northem - New Delhi (d) Eastern - Kolkata (©) Answer not known Which of the following statements is true about human races? (i) The races is a group of people with more or less permanent distinguishing characteristics ‘Human races are classified in 7 blood groups ‘The races are identified and classified based on skin colour, stature, shape of head, face, nose, eye, type of hair and blood group (2) (i)and (ii) only (b) (i) and Gi) only (©) (only (@) (ii)and (it) only (©) Answer not known was the contemporary of Emperor Akbar in England. (a) King John (b) Queen Blizabeth-1 (©) Queen Victoria (d) King Charles I (©) Answer not known “Meadows Taylor observes that the death of “the beginning of the end’ ofthe Bahmani kingdom. (@) Mahmud Gawan —_(b) Ahmad Shah (@) T.Prakasam a) it)‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022-7 1. 93. (©) Mahmud Shah (e) Answer not known Arrange in chronological order (@ Humayun 1, Nehru Report 2. Poona Pact 3. Simon Commission 4. Cripps Mission @ 12,34 (b) 3,2,4,1 (©) 3124 (@) 2.14.3 Which one ofthe following is nt coreetly matched?” (a) Arif Qandhari > Tarikh-i-Akbari (b) Nizamuddhin Ahmad - Tabagat-Akbari (©) Abdul Qadir Badaoni = Muntakabeut-Tawarikh (d) Muhammad Khan ~ Khulasat Tawarikh (©) Answer not known Match the following: (A) Garo 1. Assam: (B) Kuki 2. Mizoram (C) Todas 3. Tamilnadw (D) Miri 4. Arunachal Pradeshe &) ® © © (CD) @2 4 1 3 \ a er ee (1 2 3 4 @ 204 300 (©) Answer not known The Stupa at Amaravati i a best example of what? (@)_Nagana styl of archiesture (b)_Vesara style of architeoture (©) Mughal Architecture (@)_ Dravidian architecture (©) Answer not known Choose the right matches among the type 1, Vedantins - Brahma 2. Naiyayikas - Arhat 3. Jaina = Creator 4, Mimansaks - Karma (a) land 4 are correct (6) 2and 3 are correct (6) Answer not known Choose the correct match: 1. Ariz-I-Mumalik - Minister for Defence 2. Mushrif--Mumalik - Accountant General 3. Dabir--Mumalik _- Minister for public grievance 4. Mustaufi-l-Mumalik - Auditor General (a) 1,2and3 only (b) 2,3 and 4 only (©) 1,2and4 only (a) 1,3 and 4 only (e) Answer not known Consider the following statement and find the incorrect 1. The constitution imposes limits to President to give assent tothe bill passed by the state legislature 2. The President may refer a reserved bill to the Supreme Court, under Article 143 for discussion 3. The power of the President assent to the bill passed by the State Legislature and Parliament are the same 4, The President cannot keep a bill of the Parliament pending at his hands for an indefinite period of time (a) Land 4only incorrect (b) 1 and 3 only incorrect, (c) 2and3 only incorrect (d) 3 and 4 only incorrect (e) Answer not known (b) 1 and 2 are correct (@) 3 and 4 are correct 96. 97. 98. 99, 100. 101. ‘Which constitutional amendment incorporated Puducherry in the Union of India? (a) Tenth (©) Fourteenth (©) Answer not known Arrange in chronological order 1. Satkaria Commission 2. Balwantrai Mehta Committee 3. Rajamannar Committee 4, Administrative Reforms Commission (b) Twelfth (@) Twenty second (@) 2,314 (b) 2,4,3,1 ©) 24,13 (@) 4.2.3.1 (e) Answer not known, ‘Which of the following statement is/are correct?” 1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on 1948, 2. Article 10 of UDHR says that all human beings are bom free 3. UDHR has altogether 32 articles. 4. UDHR was adopted by United Nations General Assembly (a) 1,2,3and4 (b) 1,2and3 (©) Vand (@) 12and4 (©) Angiyer not known Which of the following statement(s) is true about the Junjon ferrtories of India? 1. From,26th Jan. 2020, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and ‘Daman and Diu are combined to a single territory 2 “Articles 239 0 241 in Part VI of the constitution deal with union territories 3. The two union territories from the former state of Jammu & Kashmir are Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir. 4. The largest union territory of India is Andaman and, Nicobar Islands, (a) 1,2and4 are comect (b) 1 and 3 are correct (©) 2and4 are correct (d) 2,3 and 4 are correct (©) Answer not known ‘Which of the following is incorrectly matched?” I. Article 361 - The President enjoys protection from criminal proceedings against him in court of law 2, Article 352 - National emergency 3. Article 356 - President Rule in State 4, Article 360 - Finance commission (a) Lonly (b) 3 only (©) 1,2and 3 only (a) 40nly (e) Answer not known Choose the correct answer ‘The fundamental rights have been described as (@ The Magna Carta of India (Gi), The Conscience of the Constitution (iit) The sou! of the constitution (iv) Inspiration from bill of rights of American constitution (and (ii) only (Gi) and (ili) only (and (ii) only (), Gi, Gi) and (iv. Answer not known (a) (b) © @ ©TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 202.8 102. Match the following constitutional articles related to Chief Minister of a State Subject Matter Article No. (A) Council of Ministers to 1. 164 aid and advice the Governor (B) Other provisions as to 2. 166 Ministers (©) Conduct of business of the 3. 167 Government of a state (D) Duties of Chief Minister with respect to furnishing of information to Governor ete. 4. 163 ) @) (©) ) (A) B) (©) @) @1392 4 2 413 @3 214 @4123 (©) Answer not known Mateh the following: ‘Committee Year (A) Goswami committee on electoral reforms desl 99S 103. (B) Vohra committee report 2.1998 (©) Indrajit gupta commitfe€on state funding of Elections 3.2008 (D) The second administrative Reforms. Commission 41990 ) 8) © @) 1), B) @ @) @1 2 3 4 (o) 3 2 1 4 (2 4 3 21 (ec) Answer not known 104, Consider the statement of the Judicial powerl@F the Governors of the States. Choose the correct answer from the option given below: Assertion [A] : The power of granting pardon under article 161 is very wide and do not contin any limitation. Reason [R] : Judicial review is possible, when he/she on the ground of non-application of mind and non- consideration of relevant material and suffers from arbitrariness, (a) [Al iste [Ris false (b)_[R) is true [A] is false (©) Both [A] and [RJ are true; but [R] is not correct explanation of [A] (@ Both [A] and [R] are tue [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (e) Answer not known The process of establishment of an organism in a new habitat i known as (a) Ecesis (6), Immigration (6) Answer not known 106. Which of the following characteristics of science is not true? (i) Itis guided by natural law: (ii) tis testable against the observable world (ii) I conclusions are permanent (iv) Itis falsifiable (a) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only (b) (iii) and (iv) only, (@) Gvjonly (©) i) only. (ec) Answer not known (y 41 23 108, (&) Migration (4) Coaction 107. Quantum nature of light is not supported by the phenomenon of (2) Compton effect (b) Photoelectric effect (©). Emission and Absorption Spectrum (@) Interference of light waves. (©) Answer not known LPG isa mixture of ©) Cylto* Call, (©) Hy Ch (@) Answer not known Assertion [A] : Critical thinking focuses on what causes abelicf Reason [R]_: Critical thinking entails evaluation and formulation and it operates according to rational standards in that belief are judged by how well they are supported by reasons (a). [Ais true but (R] is false (b) {Al is false but (R] is tue (©) Both [A] and [R] are true, (R] is the correct explanation of (A) (@) Both {A] and [R] are true, and [R] isnot the correct explanation of [A] (ey Answer not known 110. Match the List I with List: 108. 0) Cho+ Cte @ GH ci, 109. ist (Biyarated Salt) (Uses) (A) FeS0,-7H,0 1, Textile Industry {B) Na,CO,.10H,0 2. Laboratory Reagent (©) Cu0, 51,0 3. Making of Mohr's Salt (D) ZnSO, 7140 44 Fungicide () Bac, 28,0 5. Manufacture of Glass @) 8) OM ©) & © &) @s 3 412645 3 1 2 @3 5412 @5 413 2 (e) Answer not known IIL. If ZEBRA can be written as 2652181, How can COBRA bbe written? (a) 3102181 (b) 3152181 (©) 3182215 (@) 3182181 (©) Answer not known 112, The instrument used to measure the atmospheric ozone concentration is (a) Dobsonmeter (©) Hygrometer (©) Answer not known 113, Match the organism correctly with their corresponding (b) Barometer (@) Anemometer order: (A) Apis 1, Haplotaxidea (B) Leech 2. Cyclophyllidea (©) Earthworm 3. Hirudinea (D) Taenia 4, Hymenoptera a & © @1 2 3 4 @ 2 43 1 3 2 4 1 (©) Answer not known 114, Which among the following is/are wrong about a fertilizer? @4 3°12‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022.9 118, 16. 17. 118, 19. 120, (ji) Fertilizer must be insoluble in water Gi) It should maintain the pH of 10 to 13 (ii) It should not be poisonous to plants, (a) Only (ii) (b) (i) and (it) (©) @, Gi), Gii) (a) Only.Gi) (e) Answer not known Operation London Bridge is the (a) Funeral Plan for Queen Elizabeth It (b) Process of selecting the Prime Minister of UK (c)_ Joint Military exercises of NATO countries (@)_ Evacuations due to Russia-Ukraine War (6). Answer not known Which of the following is/are tre about Doppler effect? (1) Doppler effect in light is symmetric (2) Doppler effect in sound is symmetric G) Doppler effect in light is asymmetric. (4) Doppler effect in sound is asymmetric (a) (1) and (2) are correct (b) (1) and (4) are correct (©) G)and (4) are comeet (4) (2) and (3) areeorect (e) Answer not known Which one of following Satement-is correct abit the aim of Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana (PMUY) (a) to provide Health Service and Clean Environment to Rural Women (b) to provide clean enedgy Fuel Bblidhified petrolBint gas to all rural householes (©). to provide clean watérand enyironment @ © to provide quality foad and health Answer not known ‘What are the Forms of Central Bank-Digital Currency (CBDC) proposed to be introduced by RBI? 1. Account-based 2. Token based (@) (only () @) only (©) Gand @y () Neither (1) nor (2) (€) Answer not known The government has initiated the following key aspects for facilitating the MSME sector: (i), Access to credit (ii) Access to market (ii) Technology upgradation (iv) Social security for MSME sector employers Select the correct option: (2) (and Gi) only (6) i)and Gv) only (@) Answer not known Which among the following is/are not associated with “Catch the Rain” campaign? (The campaign is launched by National Water Mission (ii) The campaign drives to make check dams and water harvesting pits (ii) The campaign stresses the removal of obstructions inthe canals| (iv) The campaign requested the central institutions to open rain centres to guide people to harvest rain (@) (only (©) Gi) and (i) only (©) Gand Gi only (4) (iv) only (@) Answer not known (©) (), Giana Gi) only (€) Gui Gi) and Gv 121. The abbreviated term VVPAT stands for (2), Voter Visit Poll Account Trail (0). Voter Vivid Press Audit Trail (©) Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (@) Voter Verifiable Paper Account Trail (6) Answer not known Match the following and select the corect answer (A) Nayak Committee 1. Unorganised sector (B) Tarapore Committee 2. Centre-state relations (C) Rajamannar Committee 3. Availablity of Credit to 12, SSI (D) Arjun Sen Gupta 4, Capital account Committee Convertbility ) @) © ©) ) @) © o @4 3 2 1 (b) 1 2 4 3 @3 4 2 1 @ 3 2 1 4 (@) Answer not known 123, Assertion [A] : The desert region of India can be divided into two parts—"The great desert” and “the litle desert”, Reason [RJ : Between these two deserts lies a zone consisting of rocky land and cut up by limestone ridges. (a) {Als true but (R] is false (b) Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (©) [Alisfalse, [R]is true (@) Both [Aland [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] (©) /Answerinot known Which one of the statements is correct for batteries? (@) While the battery is discharging, the anode releases lithium ion to the cathode (©) While the battery is discharging the cathode releases lithium ion to the anode (©) While the battery is charging, the anode releases lithium ion tothe cathode (@ While the battery is charging, the cathode doesn’t release lithium ion tothe anode (©) Answer not known . The Beneficiaries of Moovalur Ramamirtham scheme are (a) Al primary school students (b) Girls students who are studying from Ist to Sth Std (©). Girl students who are studying from 6th to 12th in government schools (@) Girls students of first generation in schools alone (©) Answer not known Which of the following is responsible for protecting ‘humans from harmful ultraviolet rays? (@) UV-A (b) UVC (©) Ozone layer (a) None of the above (@)_ Answer not known M, Visvesvaraya’s birthday is celebrated as Engineer’s Day in India, He was the Dewan of which Princely state? (a) Hyderabad (b) Jodhpur (©) Mysore (@) Gwalior (©) Answer not known Which among the following statements is/are best explaining the objective of “Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme"? 124, ion 126. 127. 128,2072.40 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 129, 130. 131, 1. The scheme is launched to help the children make up the loss of learning due to corona pandemic. I. The scheme is launched with the purpose of education forall. IIL. The scheme is launched with noble objective of fastening equality in society. IV. Thescheme is launched with the aim that all children below 8 years of age should be able to read, write and know numerals by 2025. (@) Lonly (b) 1, and II only (©) Hand IV only (@) Tand IV only (©) Answer not known Read the following passage and answer the item that follows Agriculture continues to be the backbone of the state economy, as it provides livelihood security and food security: The overall crop yields in the state is bright The South West monsoon rainfall was normal and its even distribution helped to recharge of groundwafet considerably and kept the state with~adejuate. storage All these factors made the ligation Scenario-in-the state encouraging. AS a result more area was brought under cultivation. ‘The government also. provided. adequate and timely suppiy of inputs through its agricultural extention centres. Sulicifl aid timely rtp dans Were made available forthe elaible farmers through primary Aaricultural Cooperative Soeietes Which of the following is best implied if thejpassaze? (@) Agriculture ofthe stale sill emainla lifeline forthe people (6) Due to proper rainfall and government effort 10 provide agricultural loan and inputs agriculture tumed prosperity Primary agricultural cooperative banks play ¢rucal role in agricultural development Over exploitation of ground water to agricultural sector will affect the growth of other sectors © @ (©) Answer not known Mateh the following. Health Programmes Aims/Goals (A) Tamilnadu Health 1. To provide modern and System Reform sophisticated health Program (B) Tamilnadu Health — 2 System Project (©) Chief Ministers 3 Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (D) Tamilnadu Urban 4 Health Care Project a ® © ©) @43 12 @4 123 (@) Answer not known Which is/are the provision inserted in the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2022 1 Establishment of Gati Shakti Vishwa vidyala 2. Providing high quality teaching, research and care facility for poor To improve the health outcomes of urban poor To improve the health of lower Socioeconomic groups To achieve SDG-3 @ BOO ) 204 1 @3 241 skill development in diverse disciplines related to physical sciences 3. Upgradation of State Universities to Central Universities 4. Providing high quality teaching, research and skill development in diverse disciplines related to transportation, technology and management (a) Vand? (b) 2and3 (©) Land3 (@) Vand (©) Answer not known Assertion [A] : Indian Government has taken up economic programmes for benefit of SCs and STS, Reason [R]: Provided small loans for the poorer section to help them to eam money through some secondary sources such as toy-making, basket making, agarbatti and beedi-rolling, tailoring, shoe-making etc. (@) [AJ true but [R] is false (b) Both [A] and [RJ are true, and (R] is the correct ‘explanation of [A\. [A] is false [R] is true Both [A] and [R] are true, but (R] is not the correct explanation of [A] ‘Answer not known ion [A] : When price decreases, purchasing power increases, and viee versa Rjson [R]2Whenlc production of goods decline, the price ‘of goods increases and then the purchasing power is affected. 4a) (Alis conect,[R] is false (6), BothifA] and [R] are false statement (€).MA} is comest but [R] is not a correct explanation (@) [Ais correct, [RJ isthe correct explanation of [A] (©) Answer not known Choose the correct matches 1. Art 371 - Provision with respect to the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat 2. Art 371 A- Provision with respect to the state of Nagaland 3. Art 371 D - Provision with respect to the state of ‘Andhra Pradesh 4. Art 371 H - Provision with respect to the state of Tamil Nedu (a) 2and 4 are correct (©) Land 4 are correct, (©) Answer not known Match the following: 132, © a) 133. 134. (b) 2,3 and 4 are correct, (@) 1,2 and3 are correct Chairman Committee (A) Kaka Kaleekar I, Tribal Development (B) Xaxa 2. 7th pay commission (©) Mandal 3. Second backward class commission (D) Justice AK. Mathur 4. First backward class commission ABO “B® © oO @1 3 4 2 4 13 2 @1 4 3 2 @ 3 2 4 1 (e) Answer not known 136, The objectives of the District Mental Health Programme are 1, To provide mental health services including prevention, promotion and long term care at District health care delivery system‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022-41 To. augment institutional capacity in terms of (a) (only ©) (Gi only infrastructure, equipment and human resource for (e)_ (i), (i)only (@) G,Giyand Gi) mental health care (@) Answer not known 3. Facilitating the mental health services at doorstep 146, Match the following 4. To promote community awareness and participation" (ay Thasrugan 1. Thaer Chakkaram inthe delivery of mental health services ® Aud 2 Arian (@) 1,23 only (6) 2,3,4 only (©) Nawiram 3. Thevar (©) 1,2,4 only (@) 1,3,4only (D) Imaiyavar 4. Aranei (e) Answer not known, Arrange the following events associated with Periyar in chronological order 1. Vaikkom Satyagraha 2. Non-Co-operation Movement 3. Kallukadai Mariyal 4, Leader of Chennai Congress Committee (a) 2,341 (b) 2,4,3,1 (©) 21,34 @ 4.2.3.1 (6) Answer not known Choose the correct chronological order (2) Rajadhiraja 1, Parantaka 1, Kulothiiga l Rajaraja (6) Kulothunga I, Parantaka, Rajadhiraja Rejaditvat (c) Parantaka I, Rajadhiraja I, Kulothunga I, Rajaraja 1 (@) Parantaka I, Rajaraja fs Rajadhiraja, Kulothunga (©) Answer not known Which chapter in ThiruikORallReticct neon Scholar's ideology of philosophical knawledge? (a) Not Killing (b) Instability (©) Renunciation () pnderstandlif@ the truth (@)_ Answer not known 137, 138, 139, 140. Which of the following titlesare related with Pandyas? (i) Minavar Gi) Villavar (iii) Kudavar iv) Panchavar (a) Gonly (b) Gi) only (ec) (i)and (iv) only (c) Answer not known Who said, “Tamizhodu Isaippaadal Maranthariyen™? (@) Thirugnana Sambandar(b) Thirunaavukkarasar (©) Sundarar (d) Manikkavasagar (@) Answer not known Which Tamil Poet injected the spirit of Nationalism and National Integration? (a) Bharathidasan (b) Bharathiyar (c) Sudanandha Bharathi (d) Kavimani (ec) Answer not known ‘What was the royal emblem of the Rashtrakutas? (a) Lion (b) Golden Eagle (c) Tiger (d) Elephant (e) Answer not known Which ofthese actions cannot lead to Truth-Consciousness? (a), Porul Allavatrai Porul Endru Unarthal (b) Saarbu Unarndhu Saarbu Keda Ozhugal (c)_Aiyathin Neengi Thelithal (@)_Sirappu enum semporul Kaanpadhu (ec) Answer not known “Vendharkku Oli” - What is the meaning propounded in this Thirukkural? (i) Kodai (Donation) (ii) Ali (Kindness) (ii) Protective Sceptre (Sengol Kudiyombal) (@) Gi) and Gi) only Mi 142, 143. 44, 14s, 147, 148, 149, 150, B® © @1 23 4 @3 12 4 (©). Answer not known Match correctly the Excavated information with the Excavation sites (A) Thanjavur excavation 1 (B) Kilaiyurexcavation 2 (©) Tirukkampuliyur excavation 3 4) @B) © @) ® 2 1 4 3 @4 321 Roman Pottery Centre of Buddhism ‘Commercial contact between Rome and Tamilagam Culture of Kaveri (A) @B) © @) ® 3 4 21 @2 3 14 (D) Uraiyur excavation 4 @& B) © @1 2 4 3 fo) 4 pe by)? (©) Adiwetnot kitown Which among the following Inscriptions mention the ‘ancient word "Madura"? (A)/ Inscriptions Siddharmatai (B) Inscription at Alagarmalai {C}-Inseription at Mamandur (D) Inseription at Paatipuralu (a) (A)and (B) only (b) (A) and (C) only (6) B)and (Dy only (@) (C)and (D) only (@) Answer not known Who speaks the following lines in Barathiyar’s Sabadham”? “Tharumathin Vazhvudhanai Soodhu Kavvurn; ‘Tharumam Marubadi Vellum”. (a) Panchali (©) Kannan (©) Arjunan (@) Tharuman (©) Answer not known Read the following and pick out the correct statements: (Musical Pillars is one ofthe wonders ofthe Nayakka King’s Rule Music created by rhythmic hitting of stones is ‘wondered by Intemational Musicians In the Thousand Pillared Hall of Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, one can find small pillars that exude ‘music when played upon ‘The Arthanaareeswara Temple at Rameshwaram consists of Pillars than can be played to bring out the seven swaras (Notes) (i) and (ii) alone are correct (i, Gi) and Gi) alone are correct , Gi, (ii) and (i) all are correct (j,i) and (iv) alone are correct Answer not known “Panchali wi cr) (iv) (a) (b) © @ ©2022.42 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 ASL. Choose the right answer ‘Which ofthe following statements are true about the Chola? (i) The first mention of the cholas is in the Asokan inscription (ii). They were independent rulers in Tamilagam ii) Kanyakumari Inscription and Anbil Plates give information of the early Cholas (a) (iscomect (b) (i) and Gi) are correct (©) (i), (ii) and (ili) are correct (@) (i)and (ii are correct (©) Answer not known 152, Find the missing number inthe place of ? (oa Ts [os [os Ts 9 |e @ 8 s0 © 51 ese (©) Answer not known Four pictures of a cube arelZiven below which number is ‘on the face opposite to 3? 183. rca BQ Ss c Ouny ‘fs Les a « ys boon mW (a) 1 (b) 2 (4 5 (©) Answer not known ‘The next term of the Alphanumeric series C4X, F9U, TOR, is (a) K25P_(b) L25P (©) Answer not known Amat of length 180 m is made by 15 women in 12 days. How long will it take for 32 women to make a mat of 14, (© 1250 @) L27P 158, length $12 m? (a) 8 days (b) 12 days () 16days (4) 20 days (©) Answer not known 156. Find the area of an equilateral triangle whose perimeter is 180 em, (a) 1558.8 om? (©) 1585.8 em? (©) Answer not known 157. The Cl on 15,000 for 3 years ifthe rate of interests are 15%, 20% and 25% forthe I, Il and Ill year respectively is (@) 10875 (b) 10,785 (©) 10,885 (a) 10,775 (©) Answer not known An apple costs Rs. 60, a guava costs Rs. 90 and a mango costs Rs. 60. How much a pomegranate cost? (@) 60 (b) 90 ©) 120 (@ 150 (©) Answer not known In what time will Rs. 8,000 at 3% per annum, produce the same interest as 7 6,000 does in 5 years at 4% simple interest? (b) 1885.5 em? (@) 1888.5 em? 158, 159. (@) S years (b) 5 £ years (©) 3 years @3t (e) Answer not known a 160, fA: B=2:3,B:C=2:4,C:D=2:5 then A: Dis equal to @ 1:5 2:5 3:5 @ 2:15 (@) Answer not known 161. The lowest Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers is 6 times oftheir Highest Common Factor (HCF). Ifthe HF is 12 and one of the number is 36, then the other number is (a) 48 (b) 72 (c) 24 (@ 12 (©) Answer not known 162, Find the HF of the polynomials 6x3 ~30%2 + 60x ~ 48 and 3x3— 12x? + 21y- 18 (@) (S=3e+2)—1)3 (0) @—3x+2\6-2)3 (c) 3(x-2) (d) (x 2e-1)3 (e) Answer not known 163, Simply: 100+8=2+ {(3 «2)-6+2} @ 13 07 © 13S @ 103 (c)_ Answer not known 64. Which ofthe following statements about GST council is snot trug? 1. ‘thenyembersof the GST council choose one amongst themselvesio be the vie-cheirperson ofthe council 2. “very dceision ofthe GST council shall be taken by 4 mesting of not ess than two-third ofthe weighted ‘otes ofthe members present and voting 3. One-half the total number of members ofthe GST council constitute the quorum a its meeting (a) Land2 (b) 2and3 (c) Land3 (d) 1,2and3 (e) Answer not known 165, Pick out the corect abbreviation forthe word ‘PURA™? (2). Providing urban amenities in right areas (b) Providing usual amenities in rural areas: (c) Providing urban amenities in regional areas (d)_ Provision of urban amenities in rural areas (¢) Answer not known: 166. Which of the following measures have been taken to attain the aims of the new industrial policy? (1) Industrial Licensing @) Foreign Investment G) Foreign trade Policy (@) Publi sector management (a) (1)and (4) only (b) (2) and (3) only (c) (1), (2)and (4) only (4) (1), (2), (3) and (4) (©) Answer not known ‘The Monetary Policy of the Govemment of India emphasised the following two aims ofthe economic policy (To control and reduce inflationary pressure in the economy. Speed up economic development in the country to raise national income and standard of living ofthe people 167. @w‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022-13 168, 169. 170, 172. 173, 174, (ii) To increase the per capita income. (iv) To have a cheap money policy Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: (a) (i) and (iii) are correct (b) (i) and (ii) are correct (©) Gi) and (i) are correct (4) (ii) and (iv) are correct (e) Answer not known According to Indian Tourism Statistics 2022, which tourist place is most visited by Foreign tourists? (a) Taj Mahal (b) Statue of Unity (c) Mahabalipuram - (d) Varanasi (ec) Answer not known Which one ofthe following is not addressed in Mission POSHAN 2.0? (a) Malnutrition in children (b) Malnutrition in adolescent girls (e)_ Pregnant and lactating mothers (@)_ Malnutrition in elderly, (@)_ Answer not known Which of the following statements _abouteindeOt Industrial Production (IIP) are comeot? 1 The IP is a key econdiic-indicator=of "tie manufacturing activity in various sectors of economy. 2, TIP data is regulary published by-CentralStatistical Organisation (CSO), 3. The base year for IPi@2OIIEL2, (@) 1 and2 only (b) 1 and3 ony (©) 2and3 only (@) 1, 2and3 (©) Answer not known |. Nehru-Mahalanobis planning adel was basedlon the following strategies emphasised (High rate of saving (ii) Preferred a heavy industry (ii) Discouraged import substitution (iv) Safeguard infant industry (a) (and (i) correct (6) (i), (i) and (i) correct (6) (Gi) and (iv) correct (4) (i), i) and v) conect (©) Answer not known “British rule was established in India withthe cooperation of Indians, and had survived only because of this co- operation. If Indians refused to co-operate, British rule {in India would collapse with in a year and Swaraj would come,” who said this? (a). Sardar Vallabhai Patel (b) Motilal Nehru (©) Mahatma Gandhiji (4) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (©) Answer not known In 1944, the Government of India setup a planning department under the Chairmanship of (a) SN.Agarwal (0) MN. Roy (©) Dr.John Mathai (4) Sir Ardesir Dalal (©) Answer not known Match List I and List Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists List I List IL (A) Resignation of Congress 1. 1943 Ministries (B) Neil Statue Satyagraha 2. 1942. (©) Quit India Resolution 3. 1927 (D) Provincial Government 4. 1939 of Free India (A) (BY © (D) @4 3 1 2 @4 3 2 1 (e) Answer not known 178, Who was arrested by the British Government for the Bomb explosion on 1933 at Srivillputur Police Station? (@) Sathyamarthy —(b) Parthasarathy (c) Kamaraj (d) Ananthakrishnan_ (e) Answer not known 176, What is the ttle of the Doctoral Thesis of Dr. BR ‘Ambedkar in 1923? (2) The problem ofthe Rupee (b) Caste system: (c) Untouchability in India (d)_Unbritish Rule in India {©)_ Answer not known Which ofthe following is incorrect? () ‘The Indian National Congress boycotted the First Round Table Congress (b) Gandhiji attended the Second Round Table Congress (©) After the Second Round Table conference: the Gandhi-trin pact was signed (@) Communal Award was associated with Third Round Table Conference Answer not known “Damit-i-koh’ was the land given by the British to the (a) Samthal thbes (b) Kolu tribes (©), Garo tribes (@) Munda tribes (0) answer Nob known ‘Acid rains are produced by (@) Excess NO, and SO, from buming fossil fuels Be eee ae me gto gas (©) Excess release of carbon monoxide by incomplete combustion. (@)_ Excess formation of CO, by combustion and animal © respiration ‘Answer not known Why isthe Himalayan region poor in mineral resources? (@) Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex (b) Itis made up of crystalline rock (6). The terrain makes exploitation of minerals dificult (@) The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals (©) Answer not known Consider the statement given below and choose the correct answer: ‘Assertion [A]: Cultural diffusion isthe spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another Reason [R]: Cultural landscapes have been defined by the world heritage committee as cultural properties representing the combined works of nature and of man (2) Both [A] and [R] are true: [R] explains [A] (b) Both{A] and [R] are true: [R] does not explain [A] (©) [Alis true [R] is false (@) [Als false (R) is true (6). Answer not known ) B) © ©) ) 2 1 4 3 @ 4 123 177. 178. 179. 180. 181.20.4 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 182, Asthamudi is an important lagoon of the (a) Malabar coast (b) Konkan coast (©) Cholamandel coast (d) Norther circar coast (©) Answer not known Which of the following statements are true about population growth of India? (i) Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Orissa, which constitute 44% of the total population of India in 1996. Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Orissa, which constitute 48% of the total Population of India in 2016. 183, Gi) (iii) These states contributed 70% of the total increase in population of the country during the period of 1996- 2016. (@ only (b) Gi and (ii) only (©) Gand Gi) only (©) Answer not known (@) Gi) and Gi) only 184. Choose the right matches 1. Khizr Khan _ OnE 2. Durgavati = Gondwana 3. Rana Udai Singh Mewar 4. Kunwar Man Singh ———Ajmir (@) Vand? are correct (b).2 and 3 are corte (©) Land are correct [{(@)/Slan 4 fare correct (©) Answer not known 185. In A.D. 1894, the Kashi Nagri Pracharini_ Sabhal Wis founded in (@) Delhi (6) Bombay (©) Madras (@) Calcutta (©) Answer not known ‘Who was the first person to place the demand for a separate Muslim state in British India? (a) Mohammad Iqbal (b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (©) Rahmat Ali (@) Mountbatten (©) Answer not known Assertion [A] : Federalism is merely an institutional arrangement for sharing power across multiple levels of government based on the principle of shared rule and self rule. Reason [R}: Federations, have constantly adjusted and adopted depending on political, social and economic situations (a) [Alis true but [R] is false (b) Both [A] and [R} are true and [R] is correct explanation of [A] (©) [Alis false but [R] is true (@)_ Both (A) and (R) ate true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] (©) Answer not known Which of the following statements are true about Buddhism? 1, Buddhism denied the authority of Vedas 2. Buddha's teachings were largely based on Brahmanic ‘ideas of Punarjanma, Karma and Moksha 3. Buddhism was not practical and ethical 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191. 192, 193. 4, Buddhism accepts God as creator (@) 1,2,3arecorect. —(b) 1 and 2are correct. (©) Only2is correct (a) 3 and 4 are correct. (©) Answer not known Which of the following statements about the Guptha society is true? 1. The Guptha emperors called themselves as Parama Bhagavatas 2. Trade with Rome and China flourished 3. Women were debarred from exercising public rights 4. The custom of Sati was practiced by them (a) Land3 are correct (b) 3 and 4 are correct. (©) Only4iscomect (4) 1, 2and 4 are correct (©) Answer not known ‘Why Ulama’s had great influence in Mustim society, politics, administration and religion? (a) They were in great numbers during the Delhi Sultanate (b) Due to their holy living and high thinking (©) They were well-versed in Muslim theology and Figh. (‘They controled trade and industry (c) Answer not known Which off following are wrongly paired? (1), Obligation for the state and individual to protect cefvironment - Art 484, (2), Barly-ehildnood care and education forall children Juntil thevedmplete the age of fourteen years - Art 4S, Separate judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state - Art 39 (4) Voluntary formation, autonomous functioning of cooperative societies - Art 44 (a) (1),G)and(4) only (6) (2), (3) and (4) only (©) C)and@)only, —— (@) G)and @) only (©) Answer not known Assertion [A] : Rule of law entails that all persons, both public and private institutions, te state and other entities are accountable to publicly promulgated laws. Reason [R] : The rule of law forms the base to international peace and security, and itis at the core to protect people's rights and their fundamental freedom. (a) [A]is true but [R] is false (b) Both [A] and [R] are tue and [R] is correct explanation of [A] [A] is false but [RJ is true Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] isnot the correct explanation of [A] (©) Answernot known [Identify the incorrect statement about Lok adalat ) © @ (a) Lok adalat is a mechanism for speedy trial of the disputes (b) It is not a tool of the legal system (©) It is a kind of forum to settle cases in an amicable (@)_Lok adalat goes to the people to deliver justice at their door steps Answer not known, ©‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022-15 194, Which ofthe following statements isare not true about the ‘governor"? (a) He appoints the Advocate General ofa State (b) He appoints the Chancellor of Universities in the State (c) He appoints the Chief Minister. (@)_ He appoints the sate Election Commissioner (©) Answer not known Match the following: Subject Protected (A) Beedi and Cigar worker 1 (B) Contract labour 2 (C) Equal remuneration 3. (D) Migrant workmen Employment Regulation 4 @ ® © @!23 4 © ©3241 @23 41 (€) Answer not known Need fora constitution for fige India WHS hrst suggested by (2) Motilal Nehru (©) MN. Roy (c)_ Subash Chandra Bose (d) Mahatma Gandhi (@) Answer not known Ina Moder Democratic date) CizBaship Isl (a) Natural right (b) Legal Right (6). Statutory right (@) Fundarhental uh (©) Answer not known Which one of the following statement(s) is not eorrect about the Indus Vaiey People? (i) The Indus Valley People worshipped trees and animals 198, Year of the enactment 1979 1976 1970 1966 ) B) (© 4321 196, 197, 198, 199, 200. (i) The principal deity of Indus Valley People was Krishna (ii) The Indus Valley People worshipped fire and water (iv) The principal deity of Indus Valley People was ‘mother goddess (a) (i)and (ii) only (©) and (i) only (©) Answer not known (&) (i only (@) (ii) and (ii) only Match the following (A) Pitt’s India Act, 1784 I. Decentralization of the legislative powers of Governor-General (B) Charter Act, 1813 2. Governor-General’s Government was known as Government cof Tn forthe ist time (C) Charter Act, 1833 3. Appointment of Board of contol of six members (D) Indian councils 4, Deprivation of East Act, 1861 Indies Company's monopoly of trade in India ) @) © ©) ) @) © @i mas 3 421 4/3\2 1 @ 1324 {@)Answerhot known Who said Delegated legislation and administrative ‘iribuinals are the\manifestation of “New despotism”? (a) John BE. Kersell (b) Sir Cecil Carr (©) Lord Heward (@) DL. Hewit (©) Answer not known Hints & Solutions 1. (©) Cigar smoke is a complex chemical mixture which contains substances such as Carbon monoxide and Benzene. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas emitted by burning gasoline, wood, propane, charcoal ete. It causes poisoning when it gets accumulated in the bloodstream. Benzene is a colorless liquid having @ characteristic odor andit i used in producing polystyrene. Itisa highly toxic chemical and a carcinogenic substance; exposure to it may result in leukemia, 2. (a) When a ball is thrown upwards, potential energy gets transferred to it which helps it to reach a certain height, since it has gained kinetic energy. But, as the height at which the ball keeps on increasing, the kinetic energy decreases and at some point it becomes zero. The gravitational force acts on it which leads to an increase in potential energy. As a result, the kinetic energy decreases and the potential energy increases. 3. () If the environmental selective pressure on a population of organisms is increased then some members of the population will not survive and reproduce and they will not even pass on their genes to the next generation. The selective pressure is an evolutionary force which makes a particular phenotype more favorable under certain environmental conditions, Selective pressures are forces that regulate evolution by means of natural selection. Depending upon extemal conditions some phenotypes are more favorable compared to others. (b) The enzyme involved in unwinding of DNA is Helicase, DNA Helicase is essential during DNA replication because it separates double-stranded DNA into single strands and allows each strand to be copied. During DNA replication, DNA Helicase unwinds DNA. at positions called origins where synthesis is likely to be ied, Helicases are enzymes which bind and remodel, nucleic acid or nucleic acid protein complexes. There are DNA and RNA helicases. (@) The first step in the seed germination is imbibition of water which induces metabolic activities. In the first stage of germination, the seeds take up water which results in swelling and softening of the seed coat at a suitable temperature. This stage is known as Imbibition. It initiates the growth process by activating the enzymes. Now the seed starts its intemal physiology and initiates respiration and starts producing proteins and metabolizing the stored food.2022.16 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 6. (@)_Pieric Acid is the stronger acid than phenol because of the presence of three same electrons having dravving groups. Conjugate base of piric acid is more stabilized because of the delocalization ofthe anion over electron withdrawing 3 nitro group placed at 2,4,6- positions While in case of phenol delocalization is lesser as there are no such groups availabe. (@) Conjunction with philosophy is considered to be ‘more important to study the History of science because the history of science is related to the developments in the natural and social sciences and mathematics from ancient to the modem times. The philosophy of science includes what science is, how it functions, and the logic ‘hich helps us to develop scientific knowledge. Both the fields are interrelated and mult-diseiplnary. 8 (b) EL Niio is a climate pattern responsible for the unusual warming in the caster tropical Pacific Ocean. Its the “warm phase” of a larger phenomenon known a the EI Nio-Southem Oscillation (ENSO) oltmpcis the ocean temperatures, ocean cumren; Coastal fisheris, and local weather from A.lsiralia South-America and beyond, These events occur at an uneven rate at @ {Wo to seven-year gap. FI Nino-weakens-the-trade- winds of the affected region In_India and Australia it, may cause drought conditions. This en vA inBaetsletop productivity. It has been also gbserved that EL Nino may not only bring drought but ean also cause heavy rail, x @) ‘© Polyethylene glycol cal fision isa simple but toxic way to fuse cells. In this-process’ polyethylene glycol, PEG, acts as a dehydrating agent. ‘© Bt toxin works through a protein based mechanism that causes toxicity in caterpillars. It is a biological control method and an alternative to chemical pesticides. ‘*__Glyphosate isan herbicide, its applied to the leaves of plants to eliminate broadleaf plants and grasses. The sodium salt form of glyphosate is used to regulate plant growth and crop ripening ‘© Proline, an amino acid, has a significant role in plants exposed to various stress conditions. Besides being used as an osmolyt, it has three major functions during stress, ie, a8 @ metal chelator, an antioxidative defense molecule and as a signaling molecule. 0. © ‘© Nanobots are robots or machines that operate at the nanoscale level, typically measuring in the range of nanometers (billionths of a meter), They are designed to carry out specific functions at this sale ‘© Nanobots can be injected into the bloodstream, allowing them to navigate through the body and perform various tasks. This has potential applications in medicine, such as targeted drug delivery or performing minimally invasive surgeries. ‘* Nanobots can also be used to measure. toxic elements in the environment. Due to their small size, they ean access hard-to-reach areas and provide precise measurements or data about pollutants or contaminants. n. 2 1B. 4 1S. 16. 17. © The statement that nanobots are very cheap to produce (4) is incorrect. The production of nanobots involves advanced technology and specialized materials, ‘making them relatively expensive to develop and ‘manufacture (b)_The first mission to be operationalized under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is the National Solar Mission (NSM), which was launched in 2010. (b) ‘The correct answer is Aravalli Biodiversity Park ‘The Aravalli Biodiversity Park has been declared India’s first “other effective area-based conservation measures” (OECM) site. (@)_ The correct pairing among the given options is (d). All pairs are correct. (©) As of August 15, 2022 India has 75 Ramsar sites in total. Ramsar sites refer to wetland areas that are designated under the Ramsar Convention, an intemational treaty signed in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar. The Ramsar Convention aims to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands, recognizing their ecological ‘value and the benefits they provide to humanity (b)) ThesPM Gatishakti initiative is a transformative Approach for economic growth and sustainable development that focuses on Multimodal Connectivity The initiative aims to enhance and strengthen multimodal feonnetivity iniastructure in the country, including Foads, railways, ports, airport, and inland waterways. It seks to improve logisties and transportation networks 10 facilitate efficient movement of goods and people, thereby promoting economic growth and sustainable development. (a) The main objectives of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme a (Prevention of gender biased sex-seletive elimination i)_Ensuring survival and protection of the girl child (iii) Ensuring education and participation of the girl child Creating a fixed deposit in the name of the girl child is not specifically mentioned as an objective of the scheme. ‘Therefore, option (d is the correct answer. (©), The correct hierarchical order with respect to rank and precedence among the given dignitaries is ‘The correct order is as follows: (Chief Election Commissioner of India (iv) Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha (Gi) Cabinet Secretary (iil) Chief of Army Staff (b)_ ‘The International Solar Alliance (ISA) isa coalition Of countries located between the Tropies of Cancer and Capricom, which have abundant solar resources. The ISA ims to promote the adoption of solar energy technologies, mobilize investments, and facilitate collaborative research and development in the field of solar energy. It focuses on addressing common challenges and promoting solar applications for sustainable development.‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 202247 The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was formed on 26. (a) Nambikkai Inaiyam (NI) is a Tamil Nadu November 30, 2015. It was launched during the United Govemnment project about Statewide Block chain Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) held in infrastructure. It ims to set up and maintain a state- Paris, France, The initiative was jointly launched by wide blockchain infrastructure that can be leveraged by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the all Government departments and agencies, public sector President of France, Frangois Hollande, with the aim of enterprises and others promoting solar energy utilization and addressing climate 27, () ‘The correct answer is (d (i), (ii), and (iv) only change challenges. ()_ HYV - High Yielding Varieties: This option is 19. (©) The correct chronological order of Indian Women correct. HYV refers to the development and cultivation Olympic Medal Winners is: (€) 4, 1, 3,2 of crop varieties that have higher yields compared to 20. (c)_ The Palmer Index is associated with:(C) Drought traditional varieties, ‘The Palmer Index is a widely used tool for assessing _(ji) MSP.- Maximum Support Prices: This option is drought conditions. It measures the severity and intensity incorrect. The correct expansion of MSP is Minimum of drought by taking info account factors such as Support Prices, not Maximum Support Prices. MSP Precipitation, temperature, and soil moisture. It provides __is the price at which the government purchases crops an indication of the long-term moisture conditions and from farmers to support their income and ensure price helps in monitoring and managing drought situations. stability in the market. Since (ii) is incorrect, option (©) Thecorreet matching ofthe options relaledioetSRO ——_(@) is incorrect. is (iii) PDS - Public Distribution System: This option (ursc —_-2.s@ftailfiocsane 8 cores PDS refer to the goverment native to ‘ |, stribute essential commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, iTTP ~4. Technical training for ISRO stafT fand Kerosene at subsidized rates to the economically (©) SPARK - 1. ISRO Vaal Space Miseure disadvantaged seotions of society (@)YUVIKA 3. SpHEBSGe FoFEHSTSHURENSH] —y) 1PM: ntegrined Pesticide Management: This So, the correct option is (¢)2, 4, 1.3 ‘option is correct. IPM is an approsch to pest control that 22, (@) On April 10, 1802, the Great Trigonomeli@al — ombines. Various strategies such as biological control, Survey of India commenced itswork trom Madras: The SFP Fotation, and judicious use of pesticides to manage Great Trigonometrical Survey of India Which aimed to PestSelTectively while minimizing environmental impact accurately measure and tap the Indian subcontinent, * Therefore, the correct answers (4) i), (i), and (iv) only began its work from Madras (now Chennai) om April 10, 38, (@) The Kalaignarin Anaithu. Grama Onunginaintha 1802. ‘Velan Valarchi Thittam aims at three objectives: 23, (a) Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten _meldal and Barry Inereasing the cultivable area: This means expanding Sharglers won the 2022 Nobel prize in Chemisty for the land used for agriculture and promoting agricultural the development ofelick chemistry and bioorthogonal activities inorder to enhance food production and meet chemistry, the growing demand. 24, (6) We can match the winners of medals in the Bringing fallow land under cultivation: Fallow land Commonwealth Games 2022 with thei respective sports yefers tothe agricultural land that i left uncultivated for as follows: a certain period. The program aims to utilize such land by (A) Sharat Kamal - 3, Table Tennis bringing it back into cultivation to increase agricultural (B) Lakshya Sen - 4. Badminton productivity (C) Mirabai Chana -2, Weightlifting ‘Augmenting water resources: This objective focuses one ‘on improving and increasing the availability of water eI resources for agricultural purposes. It may involve Therefore, the correct match would be: (b) 3421 implementing irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, 28, (b) The Human Development Index (HDI) is calculated or other water management techniques. Using several indicators to measure the overall Option 3, changing the crop pattern with the development of a country. Out of the options provided, troduction of new erops, is not mentioned in the the indicator that is not used to calculate the HDI is (b) context of the given program, so it is not correct CPI, which stands for Consumer Price Index. Therefore, the correct answer is (¢) 1, 2, and 4 are correct The Human Development Index takes into account 39, (by indicators such as life expectancy, education index, and per capita income. The CPI, on the other hand, measures the average price changes of goods and services over time and is not directly related to the measurement of human development. ‘Therefore, the correet answer is (b) CPI. (A) 1997-Namakku Naame Thittam (B) 1998- Samthuvapuram (©) 2006- Varumun Kappom Thittam (D) 2009- A naithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam2022.48 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 30. (b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has also formulated “National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Eeosystem” (NAMASTE) particularly 10 stop deaths of Sewers and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and to promote mechanization of cleaning operations. 31. (b)_ During the Chola Period, which lasted from the 9th to the 13th century CE in South India, bronze icons of Nataraja deity with four hands were casted. The Chola dynasty, known for its patronage ofthe arts and temple architecture, produced numerous exquisite bronze sculptures, including the iconic depiction of Lord Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. These bronze icons are highly revered and considered masterpieces of Indian at. 32.) 33. (@) All four statements are true in respect to Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy: ‘© Dr, Muthulakshmi Reddy was a pioneering figure in India and made significant contributions in thesfieldOt medicine, politics, and women’s rights 34, (@)_ The Tamil Nadu PanGhayat Raj (Amendment)"Aet 2016 is significant because it introduced a provision for 50 percent reservation for-women-in-Panchayat-Ray institutions in the state of Tamil Nadu. This amendment aimed to promote gender équality ae inerease womei’s participation in local governance By implementing this reservation, the Act. sought to empower women and providesthém ‘with ppportunities to actively engage in decision-making processes at the grassroots level, It recognized the importance of women’s representation in local govemance and aimed to address gender disparities in political participation ‘The amendment was a significant step towards promoting gender equality, empowering women, and ensuring their voices are heard in matters related t0 local governance and development in Tamil Nadu. 35. (6) The “Tiruchirappalli Proclamation” was_ issued by the Maruthu Brothers, namely Periya Marudhu and Chinna Marudhu, during the early resistance against British rule in India. The proclamation was made in 1801 in Tiruchirappali (also known as Trichinopoly), which is located in present-day Tamil Nadu, India. The Maruthu Brothers were local chieftains who played a significant role in organizing and leading the rebellion against British dominance in the region during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. 36. (@) 37. (a). ‘The assertion (A) states that Human Resources is necessary for the progress of country. This implies that investing in the education and health of people can lead to progress and development. The reason (R) supports the assertion by stating that investment in education and health of people can result ina high rate of returns in the future for a country. This means that when a country invests in the education and health of is people, it can expect positive outcomes and benefits in the long run, 38. 2. 45. 46. ‘Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason provides an explanation forthe assertion. Hence, the correct answer is (A) (a) According to the national institutional ranking framework, IIT, Madras secured no. 1 overall rank. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is @ ranking system introduced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to evaluate and rank higher ‘education institutions in the country. The framework was launched in 2015 to provide an objective and transparent methodology for assessing and comparing the performance of Indian universities and colleges. © (@) The ashram established in Tamil Nadu by Rajaji was located in Thiruchengodu. (©) Ramalinga Adigal, also known as Vallalar, was a 19th-century Tamil poet and philosopher from India. He is associated with the Tamil religious movement called ““Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Satya Sangam,” which he established in 1865. This movement aimed to promote ‘equality, harmony, and the pursuit of truth. Ramalinga Adigal, was indeed against the caste system, Hiendvoeated for the eradication of caste distinctions and promoted socia! equality among al individuals. Tn addition, Ramalinga Adigal established the “Satya Dharma Salai? in 1867. This institution served as a center for disseminating his teachings and spreading the principles oC his movement ‘Therefore, all three statements about Ramalinga Adigal are true, and the correct answer is (©) (b) ‘The incompatible pair in the given options is (b) ‘Sugunasundhari - Nadesa Sasthiri (@) The comect answer is Nagammaiyar and Kannammal. They were the first women to be arested for picketing toddy shops in Tamil Nadu in 1921 at Erode. (@) The correct pairing is as follows: © Nizhal Thaankalgal - Vaigunda Swamigal ‘© Samarasa Sanmarka Sangam - Vallalar ‘Therefore, the correct answer is (a) I and 3. (a) Kaana Muyaleydha Ampinil Yaanai Pizhaiththavel Endhal Ini. This kural can be translated as: “Better to aim at the ‘moon and miss than to aim ata ditch and hit” ‘The explanation given in the question suggests that it is more satisfying to have attempted and missed a great target (elephant) than to have succeeded in a smaller target (hare). This aligns with the theme of the chosen ural, which emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals and aiming high, even if one falls short of them, (@)_ The correct match forthe books with their authors in the correct order is:‘TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 2022-19 (A) Ulagam Sutrum Thamilan- 4.A. Karuppan 57. (b) A finish whole work in 18 days. (B) Gnanaratham = 1. Desiya Kavi B finish whole work in 9 days (©) Thanneer Thanneet ~ 2. Swaminathan 8 anit (D) En Kadhai = 3.Ve Ramalingam Avwork efficiency = 7g =! unit/day 47. (a) The correct answer is (a), Manimegala deity to Udbayaloumaran. B work efficiency = 8 = 2 unit/day 48. (b) Thirumoolar, a Tamil saint and poet who lived in 9 ancient times, defined death as an undefiale force. He expressed profound insights into the nature of life and ‘Together they finish = 3 univday death in his work called “Thirumandiram,” which 3.1 is considered a significant text in Tamil literature and Part of work finish by them in a day = 75 philosophy, 58. (a) Height ofthe cuboid 49. (©) The correct answer is (c). These two statements Volume of cube eulogize the farmers =a 80, (b) ‘The correct answer is (b) Men (Aadavar). In the contextofshaping the world Emancipation in Purananuru, 121212 the men’s character plays an important role. Sania TIGRE (b) The festival that was celebrated=tHaghout Tamilaham (Tamil Nadu)adurifi-Uhe-Sangeim Aze.is 59, (€) Rate of interest per quarter Thiruvathirai. Thiruvathirai,-also~known as Arudra Darshan, isa‘Tamil festival that is celebrated inthe month of Margazhi (December- January) to honor Lord Shiva. It js an important festival in-Tamil-Nadu and is marked by, various rituals and cultural activities I Principal =%16000 52. (d)_ Theadviceinthe Kural yerse“Kayarum Kaziigamum a A Kaiyum Tharukk: Ivariyaatllagi yaar” sditected towards ( i) 7 Kings. So the comet arson © onindtnterest (C1) = 16000] (145) 1 3. @ L List = 16000 260 (A) Thirumurukarrupadai 2. Nakkirar (B) Porunaratrupadai 1. Mudattamakanniyar 69 (4) Time (©) Sirupanatrupadsi 4. NallurNaththathanar_ °”* Sum x Rate (D) Kurunji Pata 3. Kapilar es ” 2000100 4) = 200100 = 2 years 1000010 61. (a) Time of travel = 2 hr 30 minutes = 2.5 hours. 20 Speed of the ear = 3-5 ~ 36 km/hr Time required to cover 210 km 210 = Fe = 583s 55. (a)_ The given series = 5 hrs 50 minutes. 0.15, 0015, 0.0015, a.oo1s 62. (a) Cross section Area of eylinder = 20h LDoILIL (a) _ G)xs Ol x01 xO (e)hz @x3 an 56. (0) S=P42 + HIP 63. (@) LCM H.CF = Product of two identify From, sum of square of n natural numbers Pa peasty + ye Maen) 9(19-+1)(219+1) 6 =2470. LOM. x (x2 + Sx +7) = (x4 + 3x3 + 5x2 + 26x + 56) x (x! + 2x3 = 4x2 x + 28) LOM. % (x2 + 5x +7) = (02 + Sx +7) (x2 — 2x +8) (x4 2x3 — 4x2 x +28) => LOM. =(x2-2x+8) (x4 +259 =x+28)2072.20 TNPSC Prelims Solved Paper-2022 64, 6, 66, 67. 68, 9. (b) (16, 62)~ Common factor (21, 35) Common factor (23, 92)—Common factor (18, 25) Common facto Hence, (18, 25) ate pair of co-primes. (b) Let price of 1; 20 sw price = 100-+100x-2- = 120/1 New price = 100 +1057 = 120/Kg Shorteut: Price inerease by consumption =(P4) 100 =(— 2°) 100-162 = (aie) = (Gita) 6G (©) 80% marks = 576 576% 100) 80 then peGnt decrease if 1 100% marks 20 (© Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is correct explanation of [A] (©) The correct answer is (¢) Evergreen revolution, The statement “Promoting soil health” is associated with the concept of the Evergreen revolution. The Evergreen revolution focuses on sustainable agriculture practices that promote soil health, such as organic farming, crop rotation, and the use of organic fertilizers. These practices aim to maintain and enhance soil fertility, reduce soil erosion, and minimize the use of synthetic chemicals. Thestatement “making rainwaterharvesting compulsory” is also aligned withthe goals ofthe Evergreen revolution Rainwater harvesting is an important technique for conserving water resources, especially in areas facing water scarcity. By making rainwater harvesting compulsory, it promotes sustainable water management and contributes tothe overall sustainability of agriculture. ‘Therefore, both statements are related to the Evergreen revolution (©) Article 365, 256 and 257 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Union Government to take control of a state if there is a failure to comply with or give effect to the directions given by the Union Government. This article gives the Union Govemment the authority 0 assume control of the state"s governance and exercise its executive powers Article 256 of the Indian Constitution states that the executive power of every state shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by the Parliament 1. n and any existing laws that apply tothe state. It provides the Union Government with the power to give directions to the states in order to ensure compliance with the laws. Article 257 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Union Government to confer powers on states and entrust them with the exercise of those powers to carry ‘out certain executive functions. This article allows the Union Government to delegate specific powers to the states for effective governance. ‘Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Article 365, 256, and 257. (b) The Indian economy is marked by a low per capita income, indicating that, on average, individuals have a relatively low level of income. This is a significant characteristic ofthe Indian economy. ‘Adgitionally, the Indian economy has been experiencing an improving rate of capital formation, Capital formation refers to the provess of increasing the stock of capital ‘goods in an economy. It isan essential factor in promoting economic growth and development. The other options, (il) and (iv), are not correct. The statement docs not mention a high proportion of the ‘working population being engaged in industries, nor does ifexplicilymentida problems in employment. (@) Tie Reserve Bank of India (RBI) performs several {important funetions in India’s financial system, The given ‘options edrreetly identify some ofthese functions: (Issue of coins and banknotes: The RBI has the sole authority (o issue currency in the form of coins and banknotes in India, It is responsible for managing the country's monetary system and ensuring an adequate supply of currency. (i) Banker to the Government: The RBI acts as the banker and fiscal agent to the central and state governments. It handles their banking. transactions, ‘manages their accounts, and assists in the management of public debt. (ii) Regulating credit in the country: The RBI has the responsibilty of regulating and supervising the credit system in India, It formulates and implements ‘monetary policies to control inflation, manage interest rates, and promote economic growth. Tt also sets reserve requirements for banks and controls the money supply in the economy. (©). Here are the correctly matched pairs Pfizer - mRNA vaceine Covishield- Viral vector vaccine Covaxin - Inactive vaccine Please note that Sputnik V is also a viral vector vaccine (b)_ The best implied answer in the passage is (b) Indian secularism is perfectly compatible with religiosity Jawaharlal Nehru’s statement emphasizes that India as a secular state honors all faiths equally and provides them with equal opportunities. This implies that religious beliefS and practices are respected and accommodated within the framework of Indian secularism,