Group 1 prelims 2025 june

Which of statements are True?

1. Octane number increases with chain length.
2. Cycloalkanes have higher Octane number than straight chain alkanes.
3. Alkenes and aromatic hydrocarbon have higher Octane number than straight chain alkanes.
4. Branched chain alkanes have lower octane number than straight chain alkanes.

Match the following hormone with the disorder caused:

Choose the right matches:

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of

Which of the following statements are true about crew selection and training for "Gaganyaan Mission"?

1. Crews are selected after clinical, psychological and aeromedical examination.
2. Mission-specific training will be conducted at ISRO, Trivandrum.
3. Selected astronauts will undergo their generic spaceflight training in Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut training centre, Russia.

Which of the following statements are correct about PFAS?

1. PFAS is per and poly fluoro alkyl substances.
2. It is used in paint industries.
3. PFAS are endocrine disrupters.

The biological oxygen demand is the amount of dissolved oxygen required by in water.

Which of the following is the first Indian Geo-Stationary Satellite?

Who among the following tribes act as cattle keepers?

Assertion [A]: Development of a nation depends on infrastructure facilities.
Reason [R] : Transport and communication are the back bone of economic development.

Match the following type: Match correctly the river and its places of rises.

Arrange the following events in chronological order.

1. Ahemadabad Mill Strike
2. Champaran Satyagraha
3. Kheda Satyagraha
4. Rowlatt Satyagraha

How did education contribute to the Indian Renaissance?

1. Contributed Growth of Money
2. Promoting scientific learning
3. Promoted social and cultural progress

Match the following:

Choose the right matches among type :

Reason and Assertion type:
Assertion [A]: Cinema was becoming popular in 1940's.
Reason [R] : Anna could achieve his ideals through Cinema Artists.

Which one of the following is correctly matched?

In Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, Subramaniya Siva Campaigned for strike in 1908.

Which of the following statements are true?

1. The National population policy, was promulgated in April 1976.
2. Included provisions for health care, nutrition and more stress on Education for girls.
3. The goal was an eventual average family size of two children.

Who founded the Satya Shodak Samaj in 1873?

Which among the following was the first Christian Ashram established in South?

The Talaikota Battle was also called as

Shivaji was crowned as an independent king at

In the Indus Valley civilization the major commodities in Internal trade consist of

1. Cotton
2. Lumber
3. Grain and food stuffs
4. Livestock

Which is/are the aims of a sound "Theosophical Society"?

1. Believes in Karma, Yoga and Indian Philosophy.
2. Universal spiritual brotherhood.
3. To protect the society from evil practices.

Assertion [A]: The zonal councils owe their origin to the constitution.
Reason [R]: The zonal councils are the logical outcome of the reorganisation of states on a linguistic basis.

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act was enacted in the year

Arrange the following events in chronological order.

1. Golaknath v/s State of Punjab
2. Keshvananda Bharati v/s State of Kerala
3. Minerva Mills Ltd. v/s State of India
4. A.K. Gopalan v/s State of Madras

Match correctly with the Suitable Act.

Consider the following Statements, Choose the correct answer:

1. January 30th is the Death anniversary of Annal Gandhi Adigal
2. January 23rd is the Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
3. April 14th is the Birth Anniversary of Annal Ambedkar
4. October 13th is the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel

Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct answer.
Assertion [A]: A remarkable difference between China and India was observed regarding mass politics around air pollution control.
Reason [R] :China employing the approach of Historical Institutionalism to control air pollution.

Which of the following are the objectives of Tamilnadu safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2020?

1. To establish guidelines for the evaluation of AI systems before its rolled out for public use
2. To provide restricted access to open data, data models and computing resources
3. To promote investments in AIR & D in Tamilnadu

Which is/are the objective/s of a Right to Information Act 2005?

1. RTI is empower to citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of Govt.
2. The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of Govt.
3. This Act provides right to access information from public authorities, which is guaranteed Art. 13 of constitution.

Which among the following was the first state in India to constitute an institution of Lok Ayukta?

Which of the following statements are true about Election Commission of India?

1. Conduct elections to parliament, State Legislatures and to the office of President and the Vice-President
2. India's First Woman Chief Election Commissioner Ms. V.S. Ramadevi
3. India's first Chief Election Commissioner Mr. S.P. Sen Varma

Match:

Choose the correct matches from the following.

The Financial Position of the Panchayat is reveiwed under

Which of the following statements are true about the qualifications for membership of the state legislature?

1. 25 years of age in the case of Legislative Assembly
2. 30 years of age in the case of Legislative Council
3. Possesses such other qualifications as may not be prescribed by law passed by parliament

The Madras Legislative Council was formed by the law.

Arrange the following stages in the enactment of Budget in Ascending order

1. Voting on Demand for grants
2. Passing of Finance bill
3. Passing of Appropriation bill
4. Scrutiny by departmental committees

Consider the following statements about the Electoral College of Presidential Election, which among the following statements is correct?

Assertion [A]: Article 51-A does not expressly cast any fundamental duty on the state.
Reason [R]:The duty of every citizen of India is the collective duty of the state.

Which of the following articles on Fundamental Rights is incorrectly paired?

The word "union" is the "Union of States" in our Constitution was inspired by the

Choose the right matches:

Consider the following statements, and choose the correct answer:

1. The American Constitution was the first to begin with a preamble.
2. "Preamble" to the Indian Constitution, resembles "Independence of the United States" observes N.A. Palkhivala.
3. Justice M. Hidayatullah, called the preamble, as the Identity Card of the Constitution.
4. A Republic Includes all public offices being opened to every citizen without any discrimination.

State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) was established by Tamil Nadu Government for the development of

1. Large Scale Industries
2. Medium Scale Industries
3. Small Scale Industries

The Scheme "Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan" focuses on

1. To improve the socio-economic condition of tribal communities
2. To empower tribal women and promote gender equality
3. To provide high quality education for the tribal children

From the following in the year 1962 in the wake of Chinese invasion which Act was passed?

1. Anti-Secession Act
2. Anti-Immigration Act
3. Anti-Trafficking Act

Assertion [A]: Social Justice basically does not deal with equal social opportunities.
Reason [R]: Social Justice is non-proportional to either social equality or social rights.

Assertion [A]: The overall policy framework for the social sectors in India is laid out by the Central Government.
Reason [R] : The State governments have considerable flexibility in designing policies.

Choose the right matches

Match the following schemes with their respective beneficiaries:

The Justice Party was established in the year 1916 by whom?

Arrange the event in Chronological order

1. South Indian liberal Federation was formed
2. Madras United League was renamed as Madras Dravidian Association
3. Periyar E.V.R. transformed the Justice Party into Dravidar Kazhagam
4. The Ministry of A. Subbarayalu Reddiar fought against the Swarajya Party

The following statements are about the Tamil Nadu Government's initiatives: Find the correct statements.

1. Allocation of 5 crores to translate all the works of Annal Ambedkar into Tamil through Tamil Development Department
2. 10 crores for establishment of Tamil Parapurai Kazhagam
3. Allocation of 5 crore for creation of separate department of Tamil Literature in JNU, Delhi
4. 30 lakhs financial support for Theera Kaadhal Thirukural Project

"Over half of India's GDP comes from rural India and almost two thirds of rural GDP comes from non-farm activities. Despite this, there are too many people engaged in low productivity occupations, and a lot more work of better, predictable nature is needed to enable a better life for rural India's inhabitants, especially the young".

What can be inferred from the above statement about the economic contribution of rural India to the overall GDP?

Which of the following statements are true about "The Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme"?

1. It has increased student attendance to high schools
2. Primary school children benefit from the scheme
3. The scheme has led to improvement in learning skills among children
4. The scheme is limited to government schools only

Match the four engines of development in the Budget 2025-2026:

Which of the following statement(s) are correct about "Tamil Pudalvan" Scheme?

1. Launched on October 2024.
2. Improve the financial status of all male students studying in government school after school education.
3. Monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000.

Why Business Firms choose Tamil Nadu as their preferred destination for investment?

Name the scheme, a Tri-ministerial effort which includes Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare and Human Resource Development.

Assertion [A]: During 2001 to 2026, for the states Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the population is expected to increase by 45-55%.
Reason [R]: More than half of demographic transition is expected during that period.

Assertion [A]:The demographic dividend is defined as a rise in the rate of Economic growth due to a rising share of working age people in a population.
Reason [R] :India is in the midst of process where it faces the window of opportunity created by Demographic Dividend.

Match with the schemes and its main focus:

Match the following:
Water Conservation Programmes and States

Assertion [A]: There has been a significant rise in the percentage of labour force engaged in Industrial sector during 1990s and 2000s.
Reason [R] : There has been a significant rise in employment in the construction sector between 1991 and 2011.

Which of the following is not the function of the Finance Commission in India?

Which of the following statement is true?

1. Increasing Bank rate policy reduces borrowing among businessmen
2. To control inflation RBI increases bank rate policy
3. Bank rate policy helps to control increasing price of goods

Match the following:

Achieved growth rate of Eleventh Five Year plan is

According to Ragner Nurkse the starting point and continuation for development lies in

When one sees the person who taught not forgetting what they taught is dealt in the chapter

"Ozhukkaaraak Kolka Oruvandhan Nenjaththu
Azhukkaaru Iladha Iyalpu". What is the meaning of the word "Azhukkaaru"?

Pick out the incorrectly paired from the following:

Find out the rightly matched pair/s from the following and choose the correct answer from the code given.

Assertion [A]:Tamilnadu Women Conference held on 13.11.1938 at Chennai under the leadership of T. Neelambikai Ammaiyar.
Reason [R]:resolution for This conference passed a abolition of caste discrimination and the title "Periyar" was conferred on E.V. Ramasamy by this Tamil Nadu Women Conference.

Match correctly books/journals with authors

The members of the Justice Party were sent to meet Joint select committee in London for finalise Government India Act in 1919

1. Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliyar
2. Koka Apparao
3. T.A. Ramalingam
4. S.K. Thulasiram

Choose the right matches among type.

Assertion [A]:The company asked the Collector of Ramnad to Summon Kattabomman to his office at Ramnad.
Reason [R]: Kattabomman was asked to meet the Collector in connection with the arrears of tribute that he owed to the company.

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

1. Salt Satyagraha
2. Swadeshi Movement
3. Quit India Movement
4. Non Co-operation Movement

Identify the person who uttered that, "Nothing can be done without shedding of blood. Japan was prepared to sacrifice 20,000 men and gained a victory over Russia. If 15 crores of Indians do the same, "Swaraj will be obtained".

Choose the right matches among type :

Arrange the following with reference to different stages of human development:

1. The Nomadic stage
2. The pastoral stage
3. The hunting stage
4. The agricultural stage

The Ocean of birth swims, swims and does not join the Lord' - What is the philosophy of this Kural?

Thirukkural Uraiasiriarkal:

1. Pariperumal
2. Dharumar
3. Ki.Va.Ja
4. Dhandapani Thesigar

Assertion [A]: That is the land or country which forces free from fierce famine, wasting plague and ravages of enemies
Reason [R] :Poets consider it their primary duty to wish the country and wish for the development of its people. They want all countries to be special, not just their own.

Which of the following statements are true?

1. All the religions were accepted and appreciated in Thirukkural
2. Every religions ratified the views of Thiruvalluvar
3. He didn't believe morality
4. Valluvar said that men with high principles deserved to live as.

Arrange the following in order:

1. The goodness of the help to domestic life
2. The possession of love
3. Domestic life
4. The obtaining of sons

Which book features the series "Pagaivar pull Aarga"?

Who gave special importance to Village Administration?

One man, 3 women and 4 boys can do a piece of work in 96 hours, 2 men and 8 boys can do it in 80 hours, 2 men and 3 women can do it in 120 hours then 5 men and 12 boys can do it in

Assertion [A]:Some poets live on their prize money. Most of the poets have their own professions. They don't depend on prizes.
Reason [R] : When poets who make a living out of their prizes get prizes of low value / below their expectation; they reject it.

The diagonal of a rectangle is thrice its smaller side. The ratio of the length to the breadth of the rectangle is

If x : 7.5 = 8 : y = 7:17.5 find x : y

If Rs. 1,600 is divided among P and Q in the ratio 5: 3 then Q's share is

LCM of (2x² - 3xy)², (4x - 6y)³ and (8x³ - 27y³) is ?

Peter got 30% of the maximum marks in an examination and failed by 10 marks. However, Paul who took the same examination got 40% of the total marks and got 15 marks more than the passing marks. What were the passing marks in the examination?