TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2008
1. POLITY
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. What is the aim of National Commission for women act, 1990?
2. Under which act was the Supreme Court established?
3. What is the important of Act, 40 of the constitution of India?
4. How is the Vice-president of India elected?
5. Write the note on election commission.
6. Which government appointed Mandal commission?
7. Who appoints the chairman of the Indian National Human rights commission?
8. When was Indian national human rights commission established?
9. When was Indian Citizenship act passed?
10. Give the meaning of the "Rule of law"?
11. Who has the power to control over the contingency fund in Tamilnadu?
12. In which year, Namadu Gramam programme was launched in Tamilnadu?
13. Explain Right to equality.
14. By which amendment act, are fundamental duties incorporated in the
constitution of India?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Write down the 'power of pardon' of the president.
2. Explain the salient features of the Tamilnadu New Panchayat raj Act.
3. What is Council of states?
4. Write the Fundamental duties.
5. What is 'Finance Bill'?
6. What are the executive powers of the governor of Tamilnadu?
7. What is the importance of consumer protection act in Tamilnadu?
SECTION C - 5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Mention the preamble as given in the constitution of Indian.
2. Explain the equality before law.
3. Write a note on the leader of the opposition of the House of the people.
4. Discuss four important functions of District Administration.
5. Write the significance of the preamble of constitution of India.
6. Write a note on planning commission.
7. Elaborate on social welfare programme aimed especially at children.
8. Explain the main functions of district planning committees.
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Explain the composition and powers of the parliament.
2. Write an essay on the constitution amendment processes.
3. Estimate the functions of National Human Right Commission.
4. What are the social welfare programmes for woman and children in Tamilnadu?
5. Explain about the development that has taken place among women of Tamilnadu in
Twentieth century.
6. Discuss the important powers of the district collector.
7. Discuss the powers and functions of the president of India.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008
2.ECONOMY
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. Define per capita income.
2. Explain the term VAT.
3. Mention any three major export income earning industries of Tamilnadu.
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Write a note on the 'Nationalisation of Banks'?
2. Briefly explain the Gandhian model of growth.
3. List the important functions of commercial banks.
4. Mention any three sources of state Finance.
5. What are the sources of income of municipalities in Tamilnadu?
SECTION C - 5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Explain the causes of the poor economic condition of farm labour.
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Explain the basic characteristics of Indian economy.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER II, 2008
3. GEOGRAPHY
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. What is meant by cottage industry?
2. Give the name of the growth model adopted in the first five year plan of India.
3. What is meant by cropping pattern?
4. What is the source of Damodar River?
5. What is the main aim of Chipko movement?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. How do Extrusive igneous rocks from?
SECTION C - 5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Why is irrigation more developed in the northern Indian plains than in peninsular India?
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Write an account on the different types of soils in India.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008
4. SCIENCE
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. What is an Asteriod?
2. Write the building blocks of major biomacro molecules.
3. Where is the Pasture Institute and Tuberculosis Research centre located in India ?
Mention their thrust areas.
4. Give any two advantages of microbial enzymes over mammalian enzymes in enzyme
Bio technology.
5. What is mean by DATA CAPTURE?
6. Simplify:
2
1+ —
3
1+—
4
1+ —
5
7. How much money lent out at 5% per annum simple interest will amount to Rs.900 as
Interest in three years?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. State the significance of water vapour in the atmosphere.
2. Give third law of Newton's laws of motion.
3. Write the aldol condensation product of the starting material given below and mention
The stero chemistry of double bond.
O
H
NaoH
ii) H+ ?
4. Briefly explain Parthenogenesis and its types
5. Mention the importance enzymes used in genetic engineering. Give their functions in brief.
6. What are ROM and RAM? Explain the difference between them.
7. Describe the function of Endoplasmic reticulum.
8. Rs.21765 are divided among three brothers A,B and C aged 17 years,16 years and
15 years respectively in such a way that each receives the amount at 5% pa SI when
He reaches 8 years of age find the share of C.
SECTION C - 5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Explain the causes of the poor economic condition of farm labour.
2. Discuss the classification of polymers based on molecular force.
3. Bring out the importance of bioinformatics in Biotechnology.
4. Divide Rs.5450 into 3 parts so that the respective amounts at 4, 5, 6 percents in 3, 4, 5
years respectively may be the same.
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Name three ores of Zinc .How is Zinc extracted from Zinc blend?
Write the importance of Zinc carbonate.
2. Write on the role of CSIR in the improvement of science in India.
Highlight any three institutions which their contributions.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2008
5. TAMIL
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. Who is the hero of porunarattru padai?
2. "periyorai viyathalum ilame; Siriyorai
Igalthal athaninum ilame".- Who sung this?
3. Who is called Thirunanasambandar as 'Dravida sisu'?
4. 'Uzhaipin vara uruthigal uzhavo'- Who sung this?
5. Who is the author of 'Romapuri Pandiyan'?
6. Who is called the 'Thirunalai Povar'?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Write a short note on kandapurana.
2. Explain the significance of 'kutrala Kuravanchi'.
3. Explain historical significance of 'Silappadikaram'.
4. Mention the agricultural rituals.
5. Write about the life of people who lived in 'Neithal lands'.
6. Write about the importance of 'Child birth ritual'.
7. Explain the significance of 'Thai pongal'.
8. Explain the significance of 'Theru Koothu'.
9. Write a short note on 'Kummiattam'.
SECTION C - 5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Write about multi-faceted roles of Bharathi.
2. What are the pre historic news about Tamilnadu?
3. What are the social functions of 'Thanthai Periyar'?
4. Mention the musical instruments during sangam age.
5. Write about the art of sculpture in Tamilnadu.
6. Write a short note on 'walking on embers' ritual.
7. Write the salient features of the people who live in 'Mullai' land.
8. Write about 'Kuravai Koothu'.
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Explain the role of Europeans to Tamil language.
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