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SAIDAI DURAISAMYS
MANIDHA NAEYAM FREE IAS ACADEMY, CHENNAI
&
NPR GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS ,NATHAM, DINDIGUL
TNPSC GROUP-II -2013- TEST SERi es I I I Dat e : 27.10.2013

Tami l n ad u awar en es s, Tami l n ad u h i s t o r y & g eo g r aph y ,
apt i t u d e & men t al abi l i t y

1. j kpof j ;j py; r l ;l Nkyi t vg;nghOJ c Ut hf ;f g;gl ;l J ?
A. 1934 B. 1935 C. 1937 D. 1952
In which year was the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council started?
A. 1934 B. 1935 C. 1937 D. 1952

2. K k;nkhopj ;j pl ;l k; j kpof j ;j py; ei l K i wg;gLj ;j g;gl ;l Mz ;L _________
a. 1965 b. 1967 c. 1970 d. 1975
The Three language scheme was introduced in Tamil Nadu in the year
a. 1965 b. 1967 c. 1970 d. 1975

3. j kpo;ehl ;by; K j d; K j yhf mr ;Rf ;$ l k; epWt g;gl ;l , l k;
A. kJ i u B. Gd;i df ; f hay; C. r hahh;Guk; D. nr d;i d
Mention the name of the place in Tamil Nadu where the first printing press was established
A. Madurai B. Punnaikayal C. Sayarpuram D. Chennai

4. f pof ;f pypUe;J Nkw;F Nehf ;f pmi ke;J s ;s ki yj ; nj hl hpd; r hpahd t hpi r i af ; f z ;Lgb.
A. Nr h;t uhad; ki y>f y;t uhad; ki y>ePyf phpki y>Mi d ki y
B. f y;t uhad; ki y>Nr h;t uhad; ki y>Mi d ki y>ePyf phpki y
C. Nr h;t uhad; ki y>f y;t uhad; ki y>Mi d ki y>ePyf phpki y
D. f y;t uhad; ki y>Nr h;t uhad; ki y>ePyf phpki y>Mi d ki y
Find the correct sequence of the hills from East to West
A. Shevroy Hills, Kalarayan Hills, Nilgiris Hills, Anaimalai Hills
B. Kalrayan Hills, Shevroy Hills, Anaimalai Hills, Nilgiris Hills
C. Shevroy Hills, Kalrayan Hills, Anaimalai Hills, Nilgiris Hills
D. Kalrayan Hills, Shevroy Hills, Nilgiris Hills, Anaimalai Hills

5. i t i f Mw;wpd; f pi s ej pf s ;
A. K y;i yahW>kz yhW B. kz pK j ;j hW>Nkahh;
C. nr a;ahW>ey;yhW D. K y;i yahW>ey;yhW
The tributaries of Vaigai river include
A. Mullaiaru, Manalaru B. Manimutharu, Meyar
C. Seiyyaru, Nallaru D. Mullaiaru, Nallaru

6. j pUney;Nt yp kht l ;l k; Nr ud;khNj t papy; j Pt put hj pf S f ;F g; gapw;r pas pg;gj w;f hf F UF yk; xd;i w
el j ;j pat h; ___________
A. ePyf z ;l gpuk;kr ;r hhp B. t hQ;r pehj d; C. t .Nt .R. I ah; D. gp. t uj uh[ {Y ehAL
The leader who conducted a Gurukulam at Cheranmahadevi in Tirunelveli district to give training to
the extremists was
A. Neela Kanta Brahmachari B. Vanchinathan
C. V.V.S. Iyer D. B. Varadarajulu Naidu

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7. , t h;f S s ; ahUi l a f hyj ;j py; r j p i f ahs g;gl t py;i y
A. Nr uh; B. ghz ;bah; C. gy;yt h;f s ; D. Nr hoh;f s ;
During whose rule Sati was not practiced?
A. Chera B. Pandiya C. Pallava D. Chola

8. c j ;j puNk&h; f y;nt l ;Lf s ; %yk; mwpag;gLk; kd;dh; __________
A. K j yhk; Mj pj ;j d; B. K j yhk; , uhN[ e;j pud;
C. K j yhk; F Nyhj ;J q;f d; D. K j yhk; guhe;j f d;
The King known from the stone inscriptions at Uthiramerur is
A. Adityan I B. Rajendran I C. Kulothungan I D. Paranthakan I

9. , e;j paht pd; kpf g; nghpa f hw;whi y r f ;j pmi ke;J s ;s , l k;
A. f aj ;j hW B. ehq;F Nehp C. nr l ;bF s k; D. gz q;F b
In India largest wind power is present in
A. Kayathar B. Nanguneri C. Chettikulam D. Panakudi

10. j kpo;ehl ;by; f l y; mdy; kpd; khw;W epi yak; mi ke;J s ;s , l k;
A. K g;ge;j y; B. ehq;F Nehp C. F yNr f u gl ;bz k; D. gz q;F b
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant in Tamilnadu is present in
A. Muppandal B. Nanguneri C. Kulasekarapatnam D. Panakudi

11. kj ;j pa kpd; Nt j papay; Muha;r ;r pi kak; mi ke;J s ;s , l k;
A. j pUr;r puhg;gs ;s p B. nr d;i d C. f hi uf ;F b D. r pt f q;i f
The Central Electrochemical Research Institute is in
A. Tiruchirappalli B. Chennai C. Karaikudi D. Sivaganga

12. nghUj ;J f :
gl ;bay; I gl ;bay; II
a. r h;f ;f i u Mi y 1. Nkhf D}h;
b. r pnkz ;l ; Mi y 2. gs ;s pg;ghi s ak;
c. f hf pj Mi y 3. kJ f ;f i u
d. Nj hy; nj hopw;r hi y 4. j pz ;Lf ;f y;
e. vz ;nz a; Rj ;j pf hpg;G epi yak; 5. K z yp
a b c d e
A 1 3 2 4 5
B 1 2 3 4 5
C 1 2 3 5 4
D 1 3 2 5 4
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
List I List II
a. Sugar Mill 1. Mohanur
b. Cement Industry 2. Pallipalayam
c. Paper Mill 3. Madukkarai
d. Leather Industry 4. Dindigul
e. Petroleum refinery 5. Manali
a b c d e
A. 1 3 2 4 5
B. 1 2 3 4 5
C. 1 2 3 5 4
D. 1 3 2 5 4

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13. r h;j hh; t y;ygha; gl ;Nl ypd; mi og;i g Vw;W , e;j pa a+dpaDl d; , i z e;j K j y; r k] ;j hdk;
___________
A. , uhkehj Guk; B. r pt f q;i f C. Nt Y }h; D. GJ f ;Nf hl ;i l
The first Indian princely state to merge with Indian union responding to the call of Sardar Vallabhai
Patel was
A. Ramanathapuram B. Sivaganga C. Vellore D. Pudukottai
14. nghUj ;J f :
gl ;bay; I gl ;bay; II
a. t Puhz k; 1. f l Y }h;
b. f hNt hpg;ghf ;f k; 2. Nt Y }H;
c. nr k;guk;ghf ;f k; 3. j pUt s ;@h;
d. khkz ;^h; 4. j pUt z ;z hki y
e. Nr ho f q;f k; 5. nguk;gY }H;
a b c d e
A. 1 2 3 4 5
B. 2 1 4 3 5
C. 2 1 5 3 4
D. 1 2 3 5 4
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given
List I List II
a. Veeranam 1. Cuddalore
b. Kaveripakkam 2. Vellore
c. chemparambakkam 3. Tiruvallur
d. Mamandoor 4. Thiruvannamalai
e. Cholagangam 5. Perambalur

a b c d e
A. 1 2 3 4 5
B. 2 1 4 3 5
C. 2 1 5 3 4
D. 1 2 3 5 4

15. 1801y; ____________ Nf hl ;i l apy; kUJ r Nf hj uh;f s ; J }f ;f pypl g;gl ;l dh;
A. j pUg;Gt dk; B. j pUg;gj ;J }h; C. f hi s ahh;Nf ht py; D. r pt f q;i f
The Marudu brothers were hanged in 1801 at the _______ fort
A. Tirupuvanam B. Tirupathur C. Kalayarkoil D. Sivaganga

16. 1806y; Nt Y }h; f ps h;r ;r pi a xLf ;f pa Mq;f py gi l j ;j i yt h; _____________
A. Nk[ h; ghdh;Nkd; B. Nk[ h; yhud;] ;
C. f h;dy; f py;ny] ;gp D. f h;dy; Nf k;g;ngy;
The British general who quelled the Vellore Rebellion in 1806 was
A. Major Bannerman B. Major Lawrence
C. Colonel Gillespie D. Colonel Campbell

17. nr q;Nf hl ;i l f z t ha; vt w;wpw;f pi l Na mi ke;J s ;s J ?
A. t U~ehL ki y kw;Wk; kNf e;j pu f phpki y
B. ePyf phpkw;Wk; Mi dki y
C. godpki y kw;Wk; kNf e;j puf phpki y
D. kNf e;j pu f phpki y kw;Wk; F w;why ki y


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The Shenkottah gap is located between
A. Varushanadu Hills & Mahendragiri Hills
B. Nilgiris & Anaimali
C. Palani Hills and Mahendragiri Hills
D. Mahendragiri Hills and Kutralam Hills

18. 1920 ehf ;g+h; f hq;f pu] ; khehl ;bw;F j i yi k t f pj ;j j kpoh; ________
A. Nr yk; t p[ auhf t hr ;r hhpahh; B. [ p. Rg;gpukz pa ma;ah;
C. gp. mde;j hr ;r hh;Y D. v] ;. r Pdpt hr ma;aq;f hh;
The Tamilian who presided over the 1920 Nagpur congress conference was
A. Salem Vijaya Raghavachariar B. G. Subramania Aiyar
C. B. Anantha Charlu D. S. Srinivasa Iyengar

19. j kpo;ehl ;bypUe;J vj ;j i d c Wg;gpdh;f s ; kf ;f s i t f ;F mDg;gg;gLf pwhh;f s ;?
A. 36 B. 37 C. 38 D. 39
How many representatives are sent to the Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu?
A. 36 B. 37 C. 38 D. 39

20. f Po;f ;f z ;l t w;Ws ; vJ J }j ;J f ;F bapy; , y;i y?
A. , ur had nj hopw;r hi y B. c uj ; nj hopw;r hi y
C. mZ kpd; epi yak; D. mdy;kpd; epi yak;
Which of the following is not situated in Tuticorin?
A. Chemical industry B. Fertilizer industry
C. Nuclear power station D. Thermal power station

21. kj pa c z Tj ;j pl ;l k; ahuhy; mwpK f g;gLj ;j g;gl ;l J ?
A. vk;.[ p.Mh; B. mz ;z hJ i u C. f hkuh[ h; D. f Uz hepj p
Midday Meal Scheme was introduced by
A. M.G.R. B. Annadurai C. Kamarajar D. Karunanidhi

22. 1907k; Mz ;L Nj rPaj ;i j gw;wpf t pi j t hpapy; j kpopy; vOj pnt s papl ;l t h;
A. ehkf ;f y; f t pQh; B. Rg;gpukz pa ghuj p
C. f t pkz pNj r pa t pehaf k; gps ;i s D. [ Pt hde;j k;
The first poetical work on Nationalism in Tamil published in 1907 was composed by
A. Namakkal Kavignanar B. Subramanya Bharathi
C. Kavimani Desiga Vinayagam D. Jeevanandham

23. j kpo;ehl ;by; 1967y; ve;j f ; f l ;r pMl ;r pf ;F t e;j J ?
A. , e;j pa Nj r pa f hq;f pu] ; B. j puht pl h; f of k;
C. j puht pl K d;Ndw;wf ; f of k; D. , e;j pa f k;a+dp] ;l ; f l ;r p
Which party came to power in the year 1967 in Tamil Nadu?
A. Indian National Congress B. Dravidar Kazhagam
C. Dravidar Munnetra Kazhagam D. Communist Party of India

24. , uz ;l hk; c yf j ; j kpo; khehL ei l ngw;w , l k;
A. kJ i u B. Nf hyhyk;g+h; C. kNyr pah D. nr d;i d
The second Tamil conference was held at
A. Madurai B. Kualalumpur C. Malaysia D. Chennai

25. mwpQh; mz ;z h nj hl q;f pa Mq;f py t hu , j o;
A. N` hk;yhz ;l ; B. N` hk;&y; C. nut Y }r d; D. A kw;Wk; B

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Aringar Anna started the English weekly by name
A. Home land B. Home rule C. Revolution D. Both A and B
26. nj Y q;F f q;i f j ; j pl ;l k; nj hl q;f g;gl ;l Mz ;L
A. 1977 B. 1980 C. 1982 D. 1983
Telungu Ganga scheme was started in the year
A. 1977 B. 1980 C. 1982 D. 1983
27. 10 +2 +3 f y;t pK i w j kpo;ehl ;by; GF j ;j g;gl ;l Mz ;L
A. 1966 B. 1976 C. 1978 D. 1980
10 +2 +3 Pattern of Education system was introduced Tamil Nadu in
A. 1996 B. 1976 C. 1978 D. 1980
28. GNuh , e;j pah gj ;j phpf ;i f el j ;j pat h;
A. ePyf z ;l gpuk;kr ;r hhp B. l hf ;l h;. nr z ;gf uhkd;
C. t .Nt .R. I ah; D. t hQ;r p
The Pro India journal was run by
A. Neelakanta Bramachari B. Dr. Shenbagaraman
C. V.V.S. Iyer D. Vanchi
29. j kpo;ehl ;by; Ei oTj ; Nj h;T uj ;J nr a;a ghpe;J i uj ;j F O
A. mk;gh r q;f h; F O B. K j ;J f ;F kud; F O
C. Mde;j f pU~;z d; F O D. = f pU~;z h F O
Which Committee recommended the cancellation of Tamil Nadu Entrance Test?
A. Ambasankar Committee B. Muthukumaran Committee
C. Anand Krishnan Committee D. Sri Krishna Committee
30. 1998 Nf hak;Gj ;J }h; F z ;L nt bg;Gj ; nj hl h;Gi l aJ
A. Rg; gpukz ;ak; f kpl ;b B. j f ;f h; - el uh[ d; f kpl ;b
C. ngy;ypf kpl ;b D. Nf hF y f pU~;z d; f kpl ;b
1998, Coimbatore bomb blast is related to
A. Subramanyam Committee B. Thakkar Natarajan Committee
C. Belly Committee D. Gokulakrishnan Committee
31. j kpo;ehl ;by; uaj ;t hhpK i wi a mwpK f g;gLj ;j pat h;
A. f hud;t hyp] ; gpuG B. r h; j hk] ; Nuh
C. kd;Nuh gpuG D. t py;ypak; ngd;bq;
Who introduced Ryotwari system in Tamil Nadu?
A. Lord Cornwallis B. Sir Thomas Reo
C. Lord Munroe D. William Bentinck
32. nghUj ;J f
a. j kpo;ehL Nt s hz ;i kg; gy;f i yf ;f of k; (Nf hi t ) - 1. gpg; 2001
b. md;i d nj ur h kf s ph; gy;f i yf ;f of k; (nf hi l f ;f hdy;) - - 2. mf ; 1987
c. Dr. vk;.[ p.Mh;. kUj ;J t g; gy;f i yf ;f of k; (nr d;i d) - 3. Vg; 1984
d. j kpo; , i z ag; gy;f i yf ;f of k; (nr d;i d) - 4. [ Pd; 1971
a b c d
A. 2 1 3 4
B. 1 4 3 2
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 3 2 1 3
Match the following
a. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (Coimbatore) - 1. Feb 2001
b. Annai Theresa Womens University (Kodaikanal) - 2. Oct 1987
c. Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (Chennai) - 3. April 1984
d. Tamil Virtual University (Chennai) - 4. June 1971



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a b c d
A. 2 1 3 4
B. 1 4 3 2
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 3 2 1 3

33. j kpof j ;j pd; K j y; $ l ;Lj ;J i w mdy;kpd;r f ;j pj ; j pl ;l k; vq;F nj hl q;f g;gl ;l J ?
A. nea;Nt yp B. J }j ;J f ;F b
C. t l nr d;i d D. n[ aq;nf hz ;l k; (mhpaY }h;)
The first Joint sector Thermal Power Project was started in Tamil Nadu at
A. Neyveli B. Tuticorin
C. North Chennai D. Jayamkondam (Ariyalur)

34. K k;i gAl d; nr d;i di a , i z f ;F k; Nj r pa neLQ;r hi y
A. NH:4 B. NH:3 C. NH:7 D. NH:45
Which National Highway connects Mumbai and Chennai
A. NH4 B. NH3 C. NH7 D. NH45

35. f y;ghf ;f k; mZ kpd; epi yak; nj hl q;f g;gl ;l Mz ;L
A. 1971 B. 1981 C. 1985 D. 1990
In which year was Kalpakkam Atomic Power station started?
A. 1971 B. 1981 C. 1985 D. 1990

36. SIDCO ve;j Mz ;L nj hl q;f g;gl ;l J ?
A. 1965 B. 1970 C. 1978 D. 1992
SIDCO was started in
A. 1965 B. 1970 C. 1978 D. 1992

37. j kpof j ;j py; r l ;l Nkyi t apd; f i l r pj i yt h;
A. kh.ngh.r p B. khz pf ;f Nt Y C. r pw;wuR D. K j ;J nyl ;Rkpnul ;b
Who was the last Chairman of Tamil Nadu legislative council?
A. Ma.Po.Si B. Manikkavelu
C. Sittrarasu D. Muthu Lakshmi Reddy

38. j kpo;ehl ;by; t hl ;t hpmky; nr a;j Mz ;L
A. 2005 (br k;gh; 1) B. 2006 (br k;gh; 1)
C. 2007 ([ dt hp1) D. 2008 ([ dt hp1)
VAT was introduced in Tamil Nadu in
A. 2005 (December 1) B. 2006 (December 1)
C. 2007 (January 1) D. 2008 (January 1)

39. hpg;gd; gpy;bq; f l ;l g;gl ;l Mz ;L
A. 1913 B. 1931 C. 1935 D. 1925
In which year was Ripon Building constructed?
A. 1913 B. 1931 C. 1935 D. 1925
40. j kpo; ehl ;bY s ;s f pof ;F j ; nj hl h;r ;r pki yapd; c ah;e;j r pf uk;
A. Nr h;t uhad; ki y B. f y;t uhad; ki y
C. nf hy;ypki y D. f Q;r ki y

The highest peak of the Eastern ghats in Tamil Nadu is
A. Shevroy Hills B. Kalrayan Hills
C. Kolli Hills D. Kanchamalai Hills

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41. K y;i yg; nghpahW mi z nj hl h;ghd gpur ;r i d epyTk; khepyk;
1. Nf us h 2. j kpo;ehL 3. f hh;ehl f h 4. ghz ;br ;Nr hp
A. 1 kw;Wk; 2 B. 1>2>kw;Wk; 3
C. 2 kw;Wk; 3 D. , i t mi dj ;J k;

The Mullai Periyar Dam is a dispute between
1. Kerala 2. Tamilnadu
3. Karnatak 4. Panidicherry
A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only D. All of the above

42. j kpo; ehl ;i l kpf Nkhrkhf g; ghj pf ;F k; kpf F i we;j f l y; kz ;l y mOj ;j k; vJ ?
1. t q;f hs t hpF l h 2. mugpf ;f l y;
3. , e;j pag; ngUq;f l y; 4. nj d;f l y;
A. 1 & 2 B. 1, 2, 3 & 4 C. 1 kl ;Lk; D. 2>4 & 3 kl ;Lk;

Which oceanic depressions adversely affect Tamilnadu?
1. Bay of Bengal 2. Arabian Sea
3. Indian Ocean 4. South Sea
A. 1 & 2 only B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
C. 1 only D. 2, 4 & 3 only

43. f hLf s ; F i we;j ms t py; f hz g;gLk; kht l ;l k; vJ ?
1. j pUney;Nt yp 2. j pUt s ;@h; 3. j pUr;r puhg;gs ;s p 4. j Q;r hT+h;
A. 1, 4 B. 2, 3 C. 3 D. 4 kl ;Lk;
The district which has least of its area under forests is
1. Tirunelveli 2. Tiruvallur 3. Tiruchirapalli 4. Thanjavur
A. 1, 4 B. 2, 3 C. 3 D. 4 only

44. nghUj ;J f :
gl ;bay; I gl ;bay; II
a. Nt Y }h; gwi t f s ; r uz hyak; 1. <NuhL
b. nt l ;l F b gwi t f s ; r uz hyak; 2. r pt f q;i f
c. c j a khh;j hz ;l Guk; gwi t f s ; r uz hyk; 3. j pUt h&h;
e. f i u nt l ;b gwi t f s ; r uz hyak; 4. nguk;gY }h;
e. f hQ;r puq;F s k; 5. uhkehj Guk;
a b c d e
A 1 2 3 4 5
B 2 1 3 5 4
C 2 1 5 3 4 `
D 1 2 3 5 4
E 1 2 4 3 5


Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given
List I List II
a. Vellore Bird Sanctuary 1. Erode
b. Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary 2. Sivaganga
c. Udhaya Marthandapuram Bird Sanctuary 3. Tiruvarur
d. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary 4. Perambalur
e. Kanjirakulam Bird Sanctuary 5. Ramanathapuram


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a b c d e
A. 1 2 3 4 5
B. 2 1 3 5 4
C. 2 1 5 3 4
D. 1 2 3 5 4
E. 1 2 4 3 5

45. j kpo; ehl ;bY s ;s r pwpa J i wK f q;f s pd; vz ;z pf ;i f
A. gj ;J B. gd;dpuz ;L C. gj pehd;F D. gj pi de;J
The number of minor ports in Tamilnadu is
A. Ten B. Twelve C. Fourteen D. Fifteen

46. Jaya Ganthan was received Raja Rajan award the Novel
A. Sundara Kantam B. Oru Pidi Soru
C. AgniPravesum D. Sila Nerangalil Sil Manithargal
n[ af he;j Df ;F uh[ uh[ d; t pUi j g; ngw;Wj ; j e;j eht y;
A. Re;j uf hz ;l k; B. xU gpb Nr hW
C. mf ;dpgpuNt r k; D. r py Neuq;f s py; r py kdpj h;f s ;

47. nghUj ;J f
a. ghyghuj p 1. ghuj pj hr d;
b. F apy; 2. v] ;.Rg;gpukz pa I ah;
c. , e;J 3. [ p. Rg;gpukz pa I ah;
d. RNj r kpj ;j pud; 4. t p.t p.v] ;. I ah;
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 3 4 1 2
C. 2 4 3 1
D. 4 1 2 3
Match the following
a. Balabharathi 1. Bharathidhasan
b. Kuil 2. S. Subramanya Iyer
c. Hindu 3. G.Subramanya Iyer
d. Swadeshamitran 4. V.V.S. Iyer
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 3 4 1 2
C. 2 4 3 1
D. 4 1 2 3

48. nghUj ;J f
a. nghUi e 1. mkuht j p
b. nghd;dp 2. i t i f
c. ngha;ahf ;F yf ;nf hb 3. f hNt hp
d. md;d g+h;i z 4. j hkpuguz p
a b c d
A. 2 1 4 3
B. 4 3 1 2
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 1 4 3 2


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Match the following
a. Porunnai 1. Amaravati
b. Ponni 2. Vaigai
c. Poiyakulakkodi 3. Cauvery
d. Anna Poornai 4. Tamiraparani
a b c d
A. 2 1 4 3
B. 4 3 1 2
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 1 4 3 2

49. Rg;gpukz pa ghuj pel j ;j pt e;j j kpo; ehNs L
A. epa+, e;j pah B. aq; , e;j pah C. j kpo;ehL D. , e;j pah
Subramaniya Bharathi edited the Tamil Newspaper?
A. New India B. Young India C. Tamil Nadu D. India

50. F i f t i u Nf hapy;f i s j kpo;ehl ;by; K j ypy; GF j ;j pat h;f s ;
A. Nr hoh;f s ; B. ghz ;bah;f s ; C. gy;yt h;f s ; D. t p[ aef u muRf s ;
Cave temples were first introduced in Tamilnadu by
A. Cholas B. Pandyas C. Pallavas D. Vijayanagara

51. j kpo;ehl ;by; mf j ;j pah; mUt pvq;F s ;s J ?
A. F w;whyk; B. F kuh; Nf ht py;
C. ghgehr k; D. f s f ;f hL
Where is Agasthiar falls located in Tamilnadu?
A. Courtraallam B. Kumarar kovil
C. Papanasam D. Kalakkad

52. K j y; ghz ;bag; Nguur pd; f i l r pmur d; __________
A. t Pu ghz ;bad; B. Re;j ughz ;bad;
C. Nf hr;r i l ad; , uz j Pud; D. khwt h;kd; mhpNf r hp
The last king of the first Pandya Empire was
A. Veera Pandian B. Sundara Pandian
C. Kochadaiyan Ranatheeran D. Maravarman Arikesari

53. nkl ;uh] ; kf h[ dr i g vg;nghOJ c Ut hf ;f g;gl ;l J ?
A. 1883 B. 1882 C. 1884 D. 1886
When was the Madras Mahajana Sabha formed?
A. 1883 B. 1882 C. 1884 D. 1886

54. Nj t j hr pK i w xopf ;f g;gl ;l Mz ;L
A. 1930 B. 1942 C. 1948 D. 1970
Devadasi System was Abolished in
A. 1930 B. 1942 C. 1948 D. 1970
55. j kpo;ehL gut pf hz g;gLk; ml ;r Nui f f s pd; ms T
A. 8 5' 13 35' N to N B. 8 35' 13 5' N to N
C. 8 5' 32 N to N D. 8 5 25 3' N to N
The latitudinal extent of Tamilnadu is
A. 8 5' 13 35' N to N B. 8 35' 13 5' N to N
C. 8 5' 32 N to N D. 8 5 25 3' N to N

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56. f Pof ;f z ;l t w;wpy; j kpo; ehl ;bY s ;s Nkw;F j ; nj hl h;r ;r pki yapd; gF j pmy;yhj J
A. Mi d ki y B. Nr h;t uhad; ki y
C. godpki y D. mf j ;j pah; ki y
The portion of western Ghats in Tamilnadu does not include one of the following
A. Anaimalai Hills B. Chevroy Hills
C. Palani Hills D. Agathiar Hills

57. f hNt hpahw;wpd; kpf ePs khd f pi s ej p
A. mkuht j p B. gt hdp C. N` kht j p D. neha;ay;
The longest tributary of Cauvery is
A. Amaravati B. Bhavani C. Hemavati D. Noyyal
58. f hpr y; kz ;z pd; <ug;gj gpbg;G j d;i kapd; ms T
A. 65% to 85% B. 50% to 85 %
C. 60% to 80% D. 45 % to 65%
The moisture holding capacity of black soil is
A. 65% to 85% B. 50% to 85%
C. 60% to 80% D. 45% to 65%

59. j kpo; ehl ;bd; kpf r ; r pwpa Nj r pa G+q;f h
A. f pz ;b Nj r pa G+q;f h B. K f ;F Uj ;j pNj r pa G+q;f h
C. , e;j puh f he;j pNj r pa G+q;f h D. kd;dhh; t i s F l h f l y; G+q;f h
The smallest National Park in Tamilnadu is
A. Guindy National Park B. Mukurthi National Park
C. Indira Gandhi National Park D. Gulf of Mannar Marine Park

60. nghUj ;J f :
gl ;bay; I gl ;bay; II
a. t Puhz k; 1. f l Y }h;
b. f hNt hpg;ghf ;f k; 2. Nt Y }H;
c. nr k;guk;ghf ;f k; 3. j pUt s ;@h;
d. khkz ;^h; 4. j pUt z ;z hki y
e. Nr ho f q;f k; 5. nguk;gY }H;
a b c d e
A. 1 2 3 4 5
B. 2 1 4 3 5
C. 2 1 5 3 4
D. 1 2 3 5 4

Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given
List I List II
a. Veeranam 1. Cuddalore
b. Kaveripakkam 2. Vellore
c. chemparambakkam 3. Tiruvallur
d. Mamandoor 4. Thiruvannamalai
e. Cholagangam 5. Perambalur
a b c d e
A. 1 2 3 4 5
B. 2 1 4 3 5
C. 2 1 5 3 4
D. 1 2 3 5 4

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61. j kpo;ehl ;by; gaWt i f f s ;gaphpl g;gLk; , l q;f s ;
A. j pUt h&h; kw;Wk; j Q;r hT+h; B. j h;kGhpkw;Wk; f pU~;z f php
C. kJ i u kw;Wk; t pUJ ef h; D. j Q;r hT+h; kw;Wk; j h;kGhp
The important pulse areas in Tamilnadu are
A. Tiruvarur and Tanjore B. Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri
C. Madurai & virudhunagar D. Tanjore & Dharmapuri

62. nghUj ;J f :
gl ;bay; I gl ;bay; II
a. r h;f ;f i u Mi y 1. Nkhf D}h;
b. r pnkz ;l ; Mi y 2. gs ;s pg;ghi s ak;
c. f hf pj Mi y 3. kJ f ;f i u
d. Nj hy; nj hopw;r hi y 4. j pz ;Lf ;f y;
e. vz ;nz a; Rj ;j pf hpg;G epi yak; 5. kz yp
a b c d e
A 1 3 2 4 5
B 1 2 3 4 5
C 1 2 3 5 4
D 1 3 2 5 4
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
List I List II
a. Sugar Mill 1. Mohanur
b. Cement Industry 2. Pallipalayam
c. Paper Mill 3. Madukkarai
d. Leather Industry 4. Dindigul
e. Petroleum refinery 5. Manali
a b c d e
A. 1 3 2 4 5
B. 1 2 3 4 5
C. 1 2 3 5 4
D. 1 3 2 5 4

63. r h;j hh; t y;ygha; gl ;Nl ypd; mi og;i g Vw;W , e;j pa a+dpaDl d; , i z e;j K j y; r k] ;j hdk;
___________
A. , uhkehj Guk; B. r pt f q;i f C. Nt Y }h; D. GJ f ;Nf hl ;i l
The first Indian princely state to merge with Indian union responding to the call of Sardar Vallabhai
Patel was
A. Ramanathapuram B. Sivaganga C. Vellore D. Pudukottai

64. t l f ;f pypUe;J nj w;f hf mi ke;J s ;s ej pf s pd; kpf r ;r hpahd t hpi r i af ; f z ;l wpf
A. F z ;l hW>i t i f >i t g;ghW>r pw;whW
B. i t g;ghW>F z ;l hW>i t i f >r pw;whW
C. i t i f >F z ;l hW>i t g;ghW>r pw;whW
D. r pw;whW>i t g;ghh;>F z ;l hW>i t i f
Find the correct sequence of rivers from North to South
A. Kundaru, Vaigai, Vaippar, Sirraru
B. Vaippar, Kundaru, Vaigai, Sirraru
C. Vaigai, Kundaru, Vaippar, Sirraru
D. Sirraru, Vaippar, Kundaru, Vaigai



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65. j kpof j ;j py; t l f pof ;F gUt f hw;why; mj pf ms T ki o ngWk; kht l ;l q;f s ;?
A. f pof ;F kht l ;l q; f s ; B. Nkw;F kht l ;l q;f s ;
C. nj w;F kht l ;l q;f s ; D. t l f ;F kht l ;l q;f s ;
Which districts TamilNadu get the maximum rain fall by North East Monsoon wind?
A. Eastern Districts B. Western Districts
C. Southern Districts D. Northen Districts

66. j kpof j ;j py; f hl ;L gF j papd; t pf pj hr ;r huk; vt ;t s T?
A. 18% B. 17% C. 33% D. 24%
What is the percentage of forest land in Tamilnadu?
A. 18% B. 17% C. 33% D. 24%

67. mad kz ;l y gRi k khwh f hLf s py; c s ;s kuq;f s ; ahi t ?
1. vNghdp 2. Nj f ;F 3. nr k;kuk; 4. f Uq;f hyp
A. 1, 4 kl ;Lk; r hp B. 2, 3 kl ;Lk; r hp
C. mi dj ;J k; r hp D. mi dj ;J k; j t W
What are the kinds of trees found in Tropical Evergreen forests?
1. Ebony 2. Teak 3. Rose wood 4. Ironwood
A. 1, 4 only B. 2, 3 only C. All D. All wrong

68. f Po;f ;f z ;l t w;wpy; ePh; kpd; epi yak; mi ke;J s ;s , l k; , y;yhj J vJ ?
A. F e;j h B. Nkl ;^h; C. Mopahh; D. J }j ;J f ;F b
Which one of the following places does not have a hydro power plant?
A. Kundah B. Mettur C. Aliyar D. Tuticorin

69. et i ug; gUt k; vd;W mi of ;f g;gLk; gUt k; vJ ?
A. gq;F dpgl ;l k; B. r pj ;j pi u gl ;l k;
C. f hh;j ;j pi f g; gl ;l k; D. i j g;gl ;l k;

The Navarai Season of agriculture occurs in the Tamil month
A. Panguni Pattam B. Chithirai Pattam
C. Karthigai Pattam D. Thai Pattam

70. j kpof j ;j pd; Vhpghr dk; vj ;j i d r j t Pj k; c s ;s J ?
A. 19% B. 20% C. 25% D. 35%
What is the percentage of Tank irrigation in Tamilnadu?
A. 19% B. 20% C. 25% D. 35%

71. j kpo;ehl ;bd; ner T gs ;s j ;j hf ;F vd;W mi of ;f g;gLk; kht l ;l q;f s ; ahi t ?
A. Nt Y }h;>Nr yk;>kJ i u B. j pUg;G+h;><NuhL>Nf hi t
C. j Q;i r >f &h;>Nt Y }h; D. GJ f ;Nf hl ;i l >r pt f q;i f >j pUr ;r p
Which districts of Tamilnadu are known as Textile Valley
A. Vellore, Salem, Madurai B. Tirupur, Erode, Coimbatore
C. Tanjore, Karur, Vellore D. Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Trichy

72. r h;f ;f i u Mi y kht l ;l k;
A. M.E. Rf h; - 1. j pUney;Nt yp
B. = mk;gpf h - 2. Nr yk;
C. j dnyl ;Rkp - 3. nguk;gY }h;
D. gd;dhhpmk;kd; - 4. j pUt z ;z hki y



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a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 2 4 3 1
D. 4 1 2 3

Match
Sugar Mills District
a. M E Sugar - 1. Tirunelveli
b. Sri Ambika - 2. Salem
c. Dhanalakshmi - 3. Perambalur
d. Bannari Amman - 4. Tiruvannamalai
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 2 4 3 1
D. 4 1 2 3


73. j kpof j ;j py; ] ;gpf ; nj hopw;r hi y mi ke;J s ;s , l k; vJ ?
A. j pUr;r p B. nr d;i d C. J }j ;J f ;F b D. f &h;
The Spic factory is situated in ______
A. Trichy B. Chennai C. Tuticorin D. Karur

74. K j d; K i wahf kf s ph; Ra c j t pf ; F O Muk;gpf ;f g;gl ;l , l k;?
A. kJ i u B. Nr yk; C. j pUr;r p D. j pUney;Nt yp
Name the place where the women self help group was first started
A. Madurai B. Salem C. Trichy D. Tirunelveli

75. j kpof j ;j py; vg;gF j papy; mj pf ms T ve;j ki yr;r hpt py; kz ;mhpg;G Vw;gLf pwJ ?
A. f pof ;F j ; nj hl h;r ;r pki y B. Nkw;F j ; nj hl h;r ;r pki y
C. %z hW ki yj ;nj hl h; D. f k;gk; kw;Wk; Nghb gF j p
Which area in Tamilnadu suffers from landslide in the hill slope?
A. The Eastern Ghats B. The Western Ghats
C. Munoor Mountain Range D. Kambam and Bodi areas

76. j kpof j ;j py; kf ;f s ; nj hi f F i wt hf Ts ;s kht l ;l k;
A. nguk;gY }h; B. ePyf php C. mhpaY }h; D. f &h;
Which district in Tamil Nadu is most populated?
A. Perambalur B. Nilgiris C. Ariyalur D. Karur

77. j kpo;ehl ;by; f i l r pahf Nr h;f ;f g;gl ;l khef uhl ;r papd; ngah;
A. <NuhL B. J }j ;J f ;F b C. Nt Y }h; D. j pUg;g+h;
Recently created corporation in Tamilnadu is
A. Erode B. Tuticorin C. Vellore D. Tiruppur
78. Nf haK j ;J }H; gPl G+kpapd; Nr h;f ; i f my;yhj J
A. Nf haK j ;J }h; B. <NuhL
C. Nr yk; D. ehkf ;f y;
The Coimbatore plateau does not include the following
A. Coimbatore B. Erode
C. Salem D. Namakkal


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79. j kpof j ;j py; nj d;dpe;j paht pd; Mf ;] ;Nghh;L vd;wi of ;f g;gLt J
A. Nr yk; B. f d;dpahF khp C. J }j ;J f ;F b D. j pUney;Nt yp
Which place is referred as Oxford of Tamil Nadu?
A. Salem B. Kanyakumari C. Tuticorin D. Tirunelveli

80. nkl ;uh] ; ef uk; nr d;i d vd ngah; khw;wg;gl ;l Mz ;L
A. 1995 B. 1996 C. 1997 D. 1999
The Madras city was renamed as Chennai in
A. 1995 B. 1996 C. 1997 D. 1999

81. r q;f uhr ;r hhpahh; ve;j gy;yt kd;ddpd; r kf hyj ;j t h;?
A. ee;j pt h;kd; B. eur pk;k t h;kd;
C. uh[ r pk;kd; D. , t w;wpy; vJ Tkpy;i y
Sankaracharya was a contemporary of which Pallava ruler?
A. Nandhivarman B. Narasimha varman
C. Raja Simhan D. none of these

82. uhN[ e;j pu Nr hodhy; nt y;yg;gl ;l Nf hr i y ehL mi ke;J s ;s Mw;wq;f i u
A. f q;i f B. r pe;J C. r uA D. gpuk;kGj ;j puh
Kosalainadu conquered by Rajendra chola was located on the banks of river
A. Ganga B. Sind C. Sarayu D. Brahmaputra

83. Nf ht pypd; ghJ f ht yh; vd F wpg;gpl g;gl ;l mur p
A. f q;f h Nj t p B. t hdt d; kf hNj t p
C. uhz pkq;f k;khs ; D. vJ Tkpy;i y
Which queen was called as protector of temple?
A. Ganga Devi B. Vanavan Maha devi
C. Rani Mangammal D. None of the above

84. K j yhk; kNf e;j put h;kd; ____________ vd;w C hpy; r pj ;uNkf j l hf k; vd;w Vhpi a mi kj ;j hd;.
A. kz ;l f g;gl ;L B. khky;yGuk; C. t y;yk; D. khkz ;^h;
King Mahendra Varman I built the lake called Chitra Mega Thadaagam at __________
A. Mandaga pattu B. Mamallapuram C. Vallam D. Mamandur

85. j pU.t p.f . et r f ;j p vd;w j kpo; t hug; gj ;j phpf ;i f i a nj hl q;f pa Mz ;L
A. 1919 B. 1920 C. 1921 D. 1924
Thiru. Vi. Ka started the new Tamil weekly magazine, titled Navasakthi in
A. 1919 B. 1920 C. 1921 D. 1924

86. 1920 ehf ;g+h; f hq;f pu] ; khehl ;bw;F j i yi k t f pj ;j j kpoh; ________
A. Nr yk; t p[ auhf t hr ;r hhpahh; B. [ p. Rg;gpukz pa ma;ah;
C. gp. mde;j hr ;r hh;Y D. v] ;. r Pdpt hr ma;aq;f hh;

The Tamilian who presided over the 1920 Nagpur congress conference was
A. Salem Vijaya Raghavachariar B. G. Subramania Aiyar
C. B. Anantha Charlu D. S. Srinivasa Iyengar

87. j kpo;ehl ;by; ead;f uh K i wi a mwpK f g;gLj ;j pat h;
A. F khuf k;gz h B. K j yhk; Nj t uhah;
C. , uz ;l hk; Nj t uhah; D. f pU~;z Nj t uhah;


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The king who introduced the Nayangara method in Tamil Nadu was
A. Kumara Kampana B. Devaraya I
c. Devaraya II D. Krishna Devaraya

88. 1923y; ei l ngw;w Nj h;j ypy; __________ mt h;f s pd; j i yi kapy; ePj pf ;f l ;r pMl ;r pnghWg;Ngw;wJ
A. Rg;guhAY nul ;bahh; B. gp. K Dr hkpehAL
C. gdf y; uh[ h D. b.vk;. r pt Qhdgps ;i s
In 1923, Justice Party came to power under the leadership of
A. Subbarayalu Reddiar B. P. Munisamy Naidu
C. Panagal Raja D. T.M. Sivagnanam Pillai
89. f Po;f ;f z ;l t w;Ws ; vJ J }j ;J f ;F bapy; , y;i y?
A. , ur had nj hopw;r hi y B. c uj ; nj hopw;r hi y
C. mZ kpd; epi yak; D. mdy;kpd; epi yak;
Which of the following is not situated in Tuticorin?
A. Chemical industry B. Fertilizer industry
C. Nuclear power station D. Thermal power station

90. 1916y; nj d;dpe;j pa t pLj i yf ;f of j ;i j j ; Nj hw;Wt pj ;Nj hh; __________
A. nuq;i f a ehAL>Rg;guhad; B. mde;j hr hh;Y >eNl r K j ypahh;
C. b.vk;. ehah;>gp.b. j pahf uhanr l ;b D. , uhkd; gps ;i s >r p.vd;. K j ypahh;
In 1916 the persons who founded the South Indian Liberal Federation were
A. Rengiah Naidu, Subbarayan B. Ananthacharlu, Natesa Mudaliar
C. T.M. Nair, P.T. Thiagaraya Chetty D. Raman Pillai, C.N. Mudaliar

91. uhNk] ;t uj ;i j Ak;>, uhkehj Guj ;i j Ak; , i z f ;F k; ghyk; vJ ?
A. kd;dhh; t i s F l h B. ghf ;[ y r e;j p
C. Nr J r K j ;j puk; D. , e;j puhf he;j pghyk;
Which Bridge connects Rameswaram and Ramanathapuram?
A. Gulf of Mannar B. Palk Strait
C. Sethu Canal D. Indira Canal / Bridge
92. j Q;r ht +hpy; nr t g;gNdhpi a r Ph;gLj ;j pat h; __________
A. nr t g;g ehaf ;f h; B. mR;Rj g;g ehaf ;f h;
C. uF ehj ehaf ;f h; D. t p[ auhf t ehaf ;f h;
The Naick ruler who improved the Sevappaneri in Tanjore was _________
A. Sevappa Naicker B. Achuthappa Naicker
C. Raghunatha Naicker D. Vijayaraghava Naicker

93. j pU ePw;Wr ; Nr hod; vd;gt h; ahh;?
A. K j yhk; uh[ h uh[ d; B. K j yhk; guhe;j f d;
C. K j yhk; , uh[ hj puh[ d; D. K j yhk; F Nyhj ;J q;f d;
Who is called as Thiru Neetru Cholan?
A. Raja Raja I B. Parantaka I
C. Rajathi Raja I D. Kulotunga I
94. F k;gNf hz j ;j pY s ;s Gf o;ngw;w kf hkf k; F s khdJ _____________ f hyj ;j py; GJ g;gpf ;f g;gl ;l J
A. nr t g;g ehaf ;f h; B. mr;Rj g;g ehaf ;f h;
C. uF ehj ehaf ;f h; D. t p[ auhf t ehaf ;f h;
The famous Mahamaha Tank in Kumbakonam was renovated during the rule of _____
A. Sevappa Naicker B. Achuthappa Naicker
C. Raghunatha Naicker D. Vijaya Raghava Naicker



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95. nr q;Nf hl ;i l f z t ha; vt w;wpw;f pi l Na mi ke;J s ;s J ?
A. t U~ehL ki y kw;Wk; kNf e;j pu f phpki y
B. ePyf phpkw;Wk; Mi dki y
C. godpki y kw;Wk; kNf e;j puf phpki y
D. kNf e;j pu f phpki y kw;Wk; F w;why ki y
The Shenkottah gap is located between
A. Varushanadu Hills & Mahendragiri Hills
B. Nilgiris & Anaimali
C. Palani Hills and Mahendragiri Hills
D. Mahendragiri Hills and Kutralam Hills

96. F Nyhj ;J q;f q;f d; gps ;i s j ; j kpopd; ghl ;Li l j ; j i yt d; ______________
A. K j yhk; F Nyhj ;J q;f d; B. , uz ;l hk; F Nyhj ;J q;f d;
C. %d;wk; F Nyhj ;J q;f d; D. Nkw;f z ;l mi dt Uk;
The presiding person of the Kulothungan Pillai Tamil is
A. Kulothungan I B. Kulothungan II
C. Kulothungan III D. None of these

97. Nr f ;f pohh;__________ kd;dhpd; f hyj ;j py; t ho;e;j hh;
A. f z ;l uhj pj ;j r ; Nr hod; B. Mj puhN[ e;j pud;
C. K j yhk; F Nyhj ;J q;f d; D. , uz ;l hk; F Nyhj ;J q;f d;
Chekkizhar lived during the reign of the king
A. Kandaraathitya Chola B. Adhi Rajendran
C. Kulothungan I D. Kulathongan II

98. 1801y; ____________ Nf hl ;i l apy; kUJ r Nf hj uh;f s ; J }f ;f pypl g;gl ;l dh;
A. j pUg;Gt dk; B. j pUg;gj ;J }h; C. f hi s ahh;Nf ht py; D. r pt f q;i f
The Marudu brothers were hanged in 1801 at the _______ fort
A. Tirupuvanam B. Tirupathur C. Kalayarkoil D. Sivaganga

99. f l ;l nghk;ki d mbgz pAkhW f l ;l i s apl ;l nr d;i d MS eh; ________
A. vl ;t h;L f pi s t ; B. , uhgh;l ; f pi s t ;
C. t h~pq;l d; D. Y }~pq;l d;
The governor of Madras who ordered Kattabomman to obey to the British was
A. Edward Clive B. Robert Clive
C. Washington D. Loushington

100. f hy;t ha; ghr d gpd;di l Tf ;F f huz k;
A. mj pf %yj d K j yPL B. r pwpa gug;G kl ;LNk
C. mj pf ePuht pg; Nghf ;F D. mj pf kpd;r hu nr yT
The drawback of canal irrigation is
A. Investment of large capital B. Only small area can be irrigated
C. Excessive Evaporation D. Excessive electricity expenditure


101. , uz ;L vz ;f s pd; LCM 693 MF k;. mj d; HCF MdJ 11 Mf , Ue;J >xU vz ; 77 Mf , Ue;j hy;
mLj ;j vz ;
A. 99 B. 88 C. 109 D. 85
LCM of two numbers is 693 and HCF is 11. If one of the numbers is 77. the other number is
A. 99 B. 88 C. 109 D. 85

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102. kj pg;G 7 F i wf ;f g;gl ;l epi yapy; 12>16>18>21 Mf pat w;why; kPj papd;wp t F gLk; kpf f ;F i we;j vz ;
ahJ ?
A. 1008 B. 1015 C. 1022 D. 1032
The smallest number which when diminished by 7, is divisible by 12, 16, 18, 21 and 28 is:
A. 1008 B. 1015 C. 1022 D. 1032
103. xU ef uj ;j pd; kf ;f s ;nj hi f , uz ;L Mz ;Lf S f ;F K d;G 62>500 nghpa ef uq;f S f ;F , l k;ngah;t j hy;
me;ef uf j ;j pd; kf ;f s ;nj hi f Mz ;Lf ;F 4% F i wf pwJ . me;ef uj ;j pd; j w;Nghi j a kf ;f s ;nj hi f
vt ;t s T?
A. 56,700 B. 57,600 C. 58,800 D. 60,000
The population of town 2 years ago was 62,500. Due to migration to big cities, it decreases every year
at the rate of 4%. The present population of the town is:
A. 56,700 B. 57,600 C. 58,800 D. 60,000

104. A-d; khj t Ukhdk; B-I t pl 25% mj pf k;. B-d; khj t Ukhdk; A-I t pl vt ;t s T r j t Pj k; F i wT?
A. 75% B. 80% C. 90% D. 96%
As income is 25% more than Bs income. Bs income in terms of As income is
A. 75% B. 80% C. 90% D. 96%

105. xU f y;Y }hpapy; khz t h;f S k;> khz t pf S k; 3 : 2 vd;w t pf pj j ;j py; c s ;s dh;. mt h;f S s ; 20%
khz t h;f S k; , 25% khz t pf S k; t aJ t e;Nj hh; vdpy; t aJ t e;Nj hh; my;yhj khz t h;f s pd; r j t Pj k;
ahJ ?
A. 67.5% B. 82.5% C. 78% D. 58%
The boys and girls in a college are in the ratio 3 : 2. If 20% of the boys and 25% of the girls are adults,
the percentage of students who are not adults is
A. 67.5% B. 82.5% C. 78% D. 58%

106. , U Nt l ;ghs h;f S f ;f hd Nj h;j ypy;>nkhj ;j k; nr y;Y k; Xl ;Lf s py; 55% xUt Uf ;F f ; f pi l f ;f pwJ . 20%
Xl ;Lf s ; nr y;yhj i t >nkhj ;j xl ;Lf s pd; vz ;z pf ;i f 7>500 Mdhy; kw;w Nt l ;ghs h; ngw;w nr y;Y k;
Xl ;Lf s pd; vz ;z pf ;i f
A. 2700 B. 2900 C. 3000 D. 3100

In a election between two candidates one got 55% of the total valid votes, 20% of the votes were
invalid. If the total votes were 7,500, what was the number of valid votes that the other person got?
A. 2700 B. 2900 C. 3000 D. 3100

107. A kw;Wk; B d; nkhj ;j t aJ j w;NghJ 110. , UgJ t Ul j ;j pw;F K d;G
mt h;f s pd; t aJ t pf pj k; 4 : 3 vdpy; A d; t aJ
A. 60 B. 55 C. 50 D. 35
The sum of the ages of A and B is now 110 years and their ages 20 years ago were in the ratio of 4: 3.
The age of A is
A. 60 B. 55 C. 50 D. 35

108. &.312 I 100 khz t > khz t pf s pi l Na xU khz t Df ;F &.3.60k; xU khz t pf ;F &.2.40k;
f pi l f ;F k;gb gq;f pl g;gLf pwJ . vdpy; khz t pf s pd; vz ;z pf ;i f
A. 35 B. 40 C. 60 D. 65
A sum of Rs.312 was divided among 100 boys and girls in such a way that each boy gets Rs.3.60 and
each girl gets Rs.2.40. The number of girls is
A. 35 B. 40 C. 60 D. 65




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109. A apypUe;J & 10 I Ak;>B ypUe;J &. 15 I Ak; CypUe;J &. 20 I Ak; f opj ;j hy;>mt h;f s ; ngWk;
nj hi f f s pd; t pf pj k; 3:4:5 vd;W , Uf ;F k; gb & 1245 I g; gphpj ;j hy;>xt ;nt hUt Uk; ngWk; nj hi f
K i wNa
A. `415, `310, `520 B. `310, `520, `415
C. `415, `520, `310 D. `310, `415, `520
` 1,245 is divided among 3 persons so that ` 10, ` 15 and ` 20 are subtracted from their shares, then
the ratio of their shares become 3 : 4 : 5. Then their shares are respectively
A. `415, `310, `520 B. `310, `520, `415
C. `415, `520, `310 D. `310, `415, `520

110. xU F wpg;gpl ;l vz ;z pf ;i f c s ;s Nf hypf i s 2>3>4>5 my;yJ 6 Nghpl k; r kkhf gq;f pLk; NghJ
xt ;nt hU K i wAk; xU Nf hypkPj khf pwJ . Nkw;f hz ; epge;j i di a epi wT nr a;Ak; kPr ;r pW Nf hypf ;s pd ;
vz ;z pf ;i f
A. 41 B. 121 C. 61 D. 181
When a certain number of marbles are shared between 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 persons, each time one marble is
remaining. The least possible number of marbles that are shared is
A. 41 B. 121 C. 61 D. 181

111. xUt d; mt dJ Nj hl ;l j ;j py; 15376 Mg;gps ; kuq;f i s t s h;j ;j hd;. xU t hpi r apy; vj ;j i d Mg;gps ;
kuq;f s ; , Uf ;f pd;wNj h mNj vz ;z pf ;i f apy; mj d; t hpi r Ak; mi kAk; vdpy; t hpi r f s pd;
vz ;z pf ;i f ahJ ?
A. 124 B. 126 C. 134 D. 144
A man plants 15376 apple trees in his garden and arranges them so that there are as many rows as
there are apples trees in each row. The number of rows is
A. 124 B. 126 C. 134 D. 144

112.
16.12 16.12 16.12 13.88 13.88 13.88
16.12 16.12 16.12 13.88 13.88 13.88
+
=
+

A. 16.12 B. 2.24 C. 30 D. 20

113.
2 2 2
13, 69 a b c a b c + + = + + = , vdpy; ab +bc +ca d; kj pg;G f hz ;f
A. 50 B. 50 C. 69 D. 75
If
2 2 2
13, 69 a b c a b c + + = + + = , then ab +bc +ca is
A. 50 B. 50 C. 69 D. 75

114.
4 7 5 3 7
5 2 2 4 8
| |
+
|
\ .
is equal to
A.
6
1
20
B.
5
3
20
C.
11
2
20
D.
1
5
20


115. xU Nt i yi a K bf ;f 6 egh;f s ; 24 ehl ;f s ; vLj ;J f ; nf hs ;f pd;wdh;. Nt i y Muk;gpj ;j 4 ehl ;f S f ;F g;
gpwF >3 egh;f s ; $ Lj yhf Nr h;e;J Nt i y nr a;j hy;>vt ;t s T ehl ;f s py; kPj K s ;s Nt i yi a K bg;gh;?
A. 13 B. 13 C. 13 1/ 3 D. 14
An employer assigned 6 persons to do a work in 24 days. After 4 days of the work, he employed 3
more persons. Find in how many days would the remaining work be completed?
A. 13 B. 13 C. 13 1/ 3 D. 14



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116. 8 Mz ;f s ; xU Nt i yi a ehns hd;Wf ;F 9 kz p Neuk; Nt i y nr a;J 28 ehl ;f s py; K bg;gh;. mNj
Nt i yi a 12 Mz ;f s ; ehns hd;Wf ;F 7 kz p Neuk; Nt i y nr a;j hy;> vj ;j i d ehl ;f s py;
mt ;Nt i yi a K bg;gh;?
A. 20 ehl ;f s ; B. 18 ehl ;f s ;
C. 28 ehl ;f s ; D. 24 ehl ;f s ;
Eight men working 9 hours a day can do a piece of work in 28 days. In how many days will 12 men
working for 7 hours a day do the same work?
A. 20 days B. 18 days C. 28 days D. 24 days

117. 18 Ngh; Nr h;e;J 140 kPl ;l h; ePs K s ;s Rt i u f l ;Lt j w;F 42 ehl ;f s ; Mf pwJ . 30 Ngh; Nr h;e;J 100 kPl ;l h;
ePs K s ;s Rt i u f l ;Lt j w;F MF k; ehl ;f s ;.
A. 18 B. 21 C. 24 D. 28
If 18 persons can build a wall 140 m long in 42 days, the number of days that 30 persons will take to
complete a similar wall 100 m long is
A. 18 B. 21 C. 24 D. 28

118. xU F wpg;gpl ;l nj hi f 5 t Ul q;f s py; &. 6>800 Mf Tk; NkY k; 3 t Ul q;f s py; &. 6>080 Mf Tk;
K j ph;T mi l f pwJ . vdpy; K j yPL &.
A. Rs. 1,800 B. Rs. 5,000 C. Rs. 3,600 D. Rs. 720
A certain sum of money amounts to Rs. 6,800 in 5 years and Rs. 6,080 in 3 years respectively. The
principal is
A. Rs. 1,800 B. Rs. 5,000 C. Rs. 3,600 D. Rs. 720
119. xU nj hi f i a $ l ;L t l ;bapy; K j yPL nr a;j hy; 2 Mz ;Lf s py; , U kl q;f hf pwJ . mJ vj ;j i d
Mz ;Lf s py;>mNj t l ;b t Pj j ;j py; gj pdhW kl q;f hF k;?
A. 3 Mz ;Lf s ; B. 16 Mz ;Lf s ; C. 4 Mz ;Lf s ; D. 8 Mz ;Lf s ;
If a sum on compound interest becomes two times in 2 years, then with the same interest rate, the
sum will become 16 times in...
A. 3 years B. 16 years C. 4 years D. 8 years

120. mi u Mz ;Lf ;F xU K i w t l ;b mr Y l d; Nr h;f ;f g;gl ;l hy; &.1000f ;F Mz ;L t l ;bt Pj k; 10 r j t Pj g;gb>
18 khj q;f S f ;F f ; $ l ;L t l ;b f hz Tk;
A. 157.63 B. 164 C. 155 D. 150
Find the compound interest on ` 1000 at the rate of 10% per annum for 18 months when interest is
compounded half yearly.
A. 157.63 B. 164 C. 155 D. 150

121. &.8000f ;F 10 r j t Pj t l ;b t Pj k; vdpy; , uz ;L Mz ;Lf s py; f pi l f ;F k; $ l ;L t l ;bf ;F k; j dpt l ;bf ;F k;
c s ;s t pj ;j pahr j ;i j f ; f hz ;f
A. 70 B. 85 C. 75 D. 80
Find the difference between Simple Interest and Compound Interest for a sum of ` 8,000 lent at 10%
p.a.in 2 years.
A. 70 B. 85 C. 75 D. 80
122. xU nr t ;t f j ;j pd; gug;gs T 16 r J u kPl ;l h; mj d; ePs k;> mf yj ;i j t pl ehd;F kl q;F vdpy;
nr t ;t f j ;j pd; Rw;ws T vt ;t s T?
A. 20 kP B. 18 kP C. 16 kP D.14 kP
The area of a rectangle is 16 sq. metres and its length is 4 times that of breadth. What is the perimeter
of the rectangle?
A. 20 m B. 18 m C. 16 m D. 14 m

123. xU f hyp, l j ;j pd; ePs k; kw;Wk; mf yk; 4:5 vd;w t pf pj j ;j py; c s ;s J . ePs k; mf yj ;i j t pl 20 kPl ;l h;
F i wT vdpy;>f hyp, l j ;j pd; Rw;ws T vd;d?
A. 180 kP B. 360 kP C. 80 kP D. 100 K p


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The ratio of the length and breadth of a plot is 4 : 5. If the length is 20 m less than the breadth, what is
the perimeter of the plot?
A. 180 m B. 360 m C. 80 m D. 100 m

124. 2006ypUe;J 2007 t i u vt ;t s T r j t Pj c ah;T?

A. 28.18% B. 18.18% C. 16.28% D. 26.18%
What is the per cent rise in production in 2007 from 2006?

A. 28.18% B. 18.18% C. 16.28% D. 26.18%

125. 5 vd;w gf ;f j ;j pw;F vj pNu c s ;s vz ; vJ ?

A. 2/ 6 B. 2 C. 6 D. 4
Two positions of a dice are shown below. Which number will appear on the face opposite to the face
with the number 5?

A. 2/ 6 B. 2 C. 6 D. 4



126. , uz ;L Gs ;s pf S f ;F vj pNu vj ;j i d Gs ;s pf s ; c s ;s d?


A. 1 B. 5 C. 4 D. 6
How many points will be on the face opposite to in face which contains 2 points?

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A. 1 B. 5 C. 4 D. 6

127. 'ORAL' vd;w t hu;j ;i j '3196' vd;w vz ;z hy; F wpf ;f g;gl ;l hy; 'WRITTEN' vd;w t hu;j ;i j ve;j
vz ;z hy; vOj g;gLk;?
(A) 5529295 (B) 5522959
(C) 5992255 (D) 5522995
In a certain code language 'ORAL' is written as '3196'. How will 'WRITTEN' be written in that code ?
(A) 5529295 (B) 5522959
(C) 5992255 (D) 5522995

128. xU r e;Nj f nkhopapy;, 'LOSE' vDk; t hh;j ;i j MQVT vd;W khw;wp vOj g;gLf pwJ . , i j g;NghyNt
'GAIN' vDk; t hh;j ;i j i a vt ;t hW khw;Wt ha;?
(A) GCLR (B) HLCR (C) HCLS (D) HCLR
In a certain code language 'LOSE' is written as MQVI. How will 'GAIN' be written in that code?
(A) GCLR (B) HLCR (C) HCLS (D) HCLR

129. xU r e;Nj f nkhopapy; 37 vd;gJ Which class kw;Wk; 583 vd;gJ caste and class vd;W
F wpf ;f g;ngw;why; , caste vDk; t hh;j ;i j i af ; F wpf ;F k; vz ;?
A. 3 B. 8 C. 5 my;yJ 3 D. 5 my;yJ 8
In a certain code, 37 means which class and 583 means caste and class. What is the code for
caste?
A. 3 B. 8 C. Either 5 or 3 D. Either 5 or 8

130. gpd;t Uk; vz ;f s ; nj hl h;t hpi r apy; nghUe;j hj vz ;i z f ; f z ;Lgpb.
3, 7, 16, 32 56, 93, 142
A. 56 B. 16 C. 32 D. 7
Find the odd man out in the following:
3, 7, 16, 32 56, 93, 142
A. 56 B. 16 C. 32 D. 7

131. xU f bf huk; xUkz pf ;F xU K i w>, uz ;L kz pf ;F , U K i w>vd;w K i wapy; kz p xypf ;f pwJ
vdpy; xU ehs py; nkhj ;j k; vj ;j i d K i w kz pxypf ;F k;?
A. 78 B. 156 C. 178 D. 256
If a clock strikes once at 1 Oclock, twice at 2 Oclock and so on, many times will it strike in a day?
A. 78 B. 156 C. 178 D. 256

132. , j ;nj hl hpy; mLj ;j gl k;
Next figure in the sequence



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A B C D

133. xNu khj phpahd nr ay;ghLf i s f ; i f ahz ;L f PNo j ug;gl ;Ls ;s gl q;f s pY s ;s vz ;f s ; F wpf ;f g;gl ;l hy;
t pLgl ;l vz ; ahJ ?
If same patterns of operations are followed in all the three diagrams given below the missing number
is


(A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 9


134. xNu khj phpahd nr ay;ghLf i s f ; i f ahz ;L f PNo j ug;gl ;Ls ;s gl q;f s pY s ;s vz ;f s ; F wpf ;f g;gl ;l hy;
t pLgl ;l vz ; ahJ ?
If same patterns of operations are followed in all the three diagrams given below the missing number
is


(A) 16 (B) 21 (C) 61 (D) 8

135. xU nkf hi gl ; vd;gJ vt ;t s T f pNyhi gl ;Lf S f ;F r kkhF k;?
(A)100 (B)1000 (C)1024 (D) 1024 1024
A megabyte is actually equal to________kilobytes.
(A)100 (B)1000 (C)1024 (D) 1024 1024

136. OSI khl ypy; vt ;t s T mLf ;F f s ; nr ay;K i wf s hf gphpf ;f g;gl ;Ls ;s J ?
A. I e;J B. MW C. VO D. vl ;L
The OSI model is divided into _______ processes called layers.
(A)five (B) six (C) seven (D) eight

137. xU t i yg;gf ;f j ;i j c Ut hf ;f vj i d gad;gLj ;j pvOj K bAk;?
A. I e;j ht J j i yK i w nkhop B. Perl
C. HTML D. URL
The code for a Web page is written using
(A) A fifth generation language (B) Perl
(C) HTML (D) URL

138. nj hl h;Gi l a Nf hg;Gf s ; nf hz ;l nj hF g;gpi d vt ;t hW mi of ;f yhk;?
(A) character (B) field (C) database (D) record
A collection of related files is called a
(A) character (B) field (C) database (D) record


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139. ASCII vd;gi j F wpg;gJ
A. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
B. American Standard Code for Instruction Interchange
C. American Standard Code for Intermediate Interchange
D. American Standard Code for Information Implied
ASCII stands for
A. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
B. American Standard Code for Instruction Interchange
C. American Standard Code for Intermediate Interchange
D. American Standard Code for Information Implied

140. i kf ;Nuhr hg;l ; vf ;n] y; f Po;f ;f z ;l t hW gad;gLf pwJ
A. t i ugl k; c Ut hf ;f B. Mt z q;f s ; c Ut hf ;f
C. , i z a j s j ;j py; c yt D. xypf ;Nf hg;Gf i s c Ut hf ;f
Microsoft Excel can be used for
A. creating charts B. creating documents
C. navigating web pages D. creating sound files

141. , U vz ;f s pd; , i r r ;r uhr hpkw;Wk; ngUf ;f y; r uhr hp>K i wNa 6.4 kw;Wk; 8 MF k; mt ;nt z ;f s ht d
A. 8 kw;Wk; 8 B. 32 kw;Wk; 3 C. 4 kw;Wk; 16 D. 10 kw;Wk; 6
The harmonic mean and geometric mean of two values are 6.4 and 8 respectively. The values are
A. 8 and 8 B. 32 and 2 C. 4 and 16 D. 10 and 6

142. , i l epi y ms i t gpd;t Uk; t i ugl j ;j pd; %yk; f z f ;f pl K bAk;
A. gut y; nr t ;t f g;gl k; B. Xi f t ;
C. gl ;i l t ps f ;f g;gl k; D. r pj wy; t ps f ;f g;gl k;
Median can be located graphically with the help of
A. Histogram B. ogives C. bar diagram D. scatter diagram

143. f PNo c s ;s kj pg;Gf i s f t dpf ;f :
31 27 30 28 28 29 23
, t w;wpd; r uhr hp>, i l epi y>K f L F wpj ;J f Po;f ;f z ;l t w;Ws ; vJ r hpahdJ ?
A. , i t vy;yhk; r kk; B. , i t nt t ;Nt whdi t
C. r hpahf f ; $ w , ayhJ D. vJ Tkpy;i y
Consider the following set of values:
31 27 30 28 28 29 23
What can you say about the mean median and mode of these values?
A. They are same B. They are different
C. Cannot say surely D. None of these

144. r kr ;r Puhd gut ypy;
A. r uhr hp= , i l epi y = K f L B. r uhr hp = , i l epi y = K f L
C. r uhr hp> , i l epi y > K f L D. r uhr hp< , i l epi y < K f L
In a symmetric distribution
A. mean =median =mode B. mean = median = mode
C. mean >median >mode D. mean <median <mode

145. khz t h;f s ; ngw;w kj pg;ngz ;f s pd; mi ynt z ; gut ypd; %d;W f hy;khdq;f s ; 20>40 kw;Wk; 50 MF k;.
f hy;khd; t pyf ;f f ; nf O _______
A.
1
3
B.
1
9
C.
3
7
D. 15

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The three quartiles of a frequency distribution of marks obtained by male students are 20, 40 and 50.
The coefficient of quartile deviation is ________
A.
1
3
B.
1
9
C.
3
7
D. 15

146. xU gut ypd; j pl ;l t pyf ;f k; = 6, vy;yh kj pg;Gf i s Ak; 2 My; ngUf ;f p gpd; mi kAk; j pl ;l
t pyf ;f khdJ
A. 12 B. 6 C. 18 D. 6
In a distribution S.D. =6. All observation multiplied by 2 would give the result to S.D.
a. 12 B. 6 C. 18 D. 6

147. Gs ;s papay; f Uj ;j pd; Nj hw;wk; f hz g;gl ;l , l k;
A. muR B. t z pf t pay; C. nghUs pay; D. nj hopy;J i w
The Origin of statistics can be traced to
A. State B. Commerce C. Economics D. Industry

148. vz ;Z j y; Gs ;s papaypy; mwpt pay; vd mi of ;f g;gl yhk; vd;w t i uai wi af ; $ wpat h;
A. f puhf ;] ;l d; B. V.vy;. ngs yp C. Nghbq;l d; D. nt g;] ;l h;
Statistics may be called the science of counting is the definition given by
A. Croxton B. A.L.Bowley C. Boddington D. Webster

149. Neub ghh;i t K i w vq;F gad;gLj ;j g;gLf pwJ ?
A. K j y; epi y t pt uk; B. mi ynt z ; gut y;
C. j d;kj pg;G epi y t pt uk; D. , uz ;l hk; epi y t pt uk;
Direct personal observation method is applied in
A. primary data B. frequency distribution C. Raw data D. secondary data.

150. nt s papl hj Gs ;s pt pt uk; vq;F c gNahf g;gLj ;j g;gLf pwJ ?
A. , ay; epi yr ; r kd;ghLf s ; B. K j y; epi y t pt uk;
C. , uz ;l hk; epi y t pt uk; D. j pl ;l t pyf ;f k;.
Unpublished data are used in
A. normal equations B. Primary date
C. Secondary data D. Standard deviation.