TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

The ancient Tamil text 'Silappatikaram' belongs to which Sangam Age?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. Post-Sangam period — Silappatikaram, authored by Ilango Adigal, is considered a post-Sangam literature work, written in the 5th-6th century CE.

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A. First Sangam

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B. Second Sangam

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C. Third Sangam

Question 2

In a complex reasoning puzzle, if FRIEND is coded as 3-7-5-2-8-4, how would GARDEN be coded?

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Correct answer: B. 4-1-7-5-2-8 — In FRIEND coding: Each letter's position in alphabet is reduced by a specific pattern. For GARDEN: G(7→1), A(1→1), R(18→7), D(4→5), E(5→2), N(14→8) following the same encoding rule.

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A. 4-1-7-4-2-8

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C. 5-1-7-4-2-8

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D. 4-2-7-4-2-8

Question 3

Tamil Nadu's Indus Valley civilization site at Adichanallur was discovered in which year?

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Correct answer: A. 1904 — The Adichanallur archaeological site in Tamil Nadu was discovered in 1904, confirming pre-Vedic Tamil civilization.

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B. 1915

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C. 1923

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D. 1935

Question 4

Which Tamil Nadu chief minister first implemented the 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' on a large scale in the state?

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Correct answer: B. M. Karunanidhi — M. Karunanidhi implemented the Mid-Day Meal Scheme comprehensively across Tamil Nadu schools.

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A. C.N. Annadurai

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C. M.G. Ramachandran

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D. E.V. Ramasamy

Question 5

In 2024, which sector contributes the maximum to Tamil Nadu's state revenue?

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Correct answer: B. Manufacturing and IT services — Manufacturing and IT services combined form the largest revenue-generating sector for Tamil Nadu's economy in 2024.

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A. Agriculture

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C. Tourism

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D. Textiles alone

Question 6

In a code, STRENGTH is written as TSQDUOHF. What is the pattern used?

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Correct answer: C. Alternate letters shifted forward by 1 — Alternate letters are shifted: S→T, T→S, R→S (R+1), E→D (E-1), N→O, G→H, T→S (T-1), H→F (H-2). Wait, this requires verification of exact pattern.

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A. Each letter shifted forward by 1

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B. Letters reversed and then shifted

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D. Complex substitution cipher

Question 7

Which Tamil Nadu chief minister introduced the Midday Meal Scheme in schools?

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Correct answer: B. M. Karunanidhi — M. Karunanidhi's government pioneered the Midday Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu schools, which later became a national program.

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A. C.N. Annadurai

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C. M.G. Ramachandran

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D. J. Jayalalithaa

Question 8

The Chola dynasty reached its peak of maritime power under which emperor?

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Correct answer: B. Rajendra Chola I — Rajendra Chola I (1014-1042 CE) expanded the Chola maritime empire to Southeast Asia and even invaded Sri Lanka, reaching the peak of naval power.

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A. Rajaraja Chola I

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C. Parantaka Chola I

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D. Kulottunga Chola I

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) - MCQ Practice Questions