TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
1. HISTORY
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. The Regulating Act was passed in the year...
2. The number of members of the Executive Council of the viceroy has been raised
by the Act of 1861 to...
3. The dual system was introduced by…
4. The Charter Act 1813 was passed during the time of…
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Describe of the growth of the East India Company up to the battle of Plassey (1757)
2. Write a note on the boycott of Simon commission.
3. Bring out the importance of Cabinet Mission Plan.
SECTION C - 5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Point out the results of the battle of Buxar.
2. Examine the main provisions of Lucknow pact of 1916.
3. Give an estimate of the role played by Rajaji in the Salt Satyagraha at Vedaranyam.
4. Discuss the significance of Nehru Report.
5. Estimate the work of Sir Thomas Monroe as Governor of Madras.
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Estimate the achievements of Lord Ripon.
2. Bring out the achievements of Jawaharlal Nehru.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
2. CULTURE
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. The practice of Sati was abolished by…
2. The social reformer of Bengal who championed the council the cause of widow remarriage was...
3. The Theosophical Society was established by…
4. What is Ellen Churchill Semple's first book?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Why is Sarojini Naidu known as the Nightingale of India?
2. Review the achievements of Lalit kala Academy?
SECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Give an account of st.Ramalinga's religious reforms.
2. What is Theosophical Society? Indicate its significance in the history of Tamilnadu.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
3. POLITY
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. What is fifty second Amendment Act of 1985?
2. Briefly state the importance of Articles 13, 32,131-136,143 and 226.
3. What is 'Certiorari'?
4. What is mandamus?
5. What is Right to information Act?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Distinguish Dual Citizenship.
SECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Comment on Article 370.
2. Write a short note on Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
3. Explain the differences between the voluntary organization and Non-Governmental Organizations.
4. Discuss the social base of political parties in India.
What has been its impact on Indian democracy?
5. Explain the difference between Directive principles and Fundamental Rights.
6. What are the solutions to safeguard the Human Rights in India?
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Trace the growth of communalism in Indian politics. What were its effects?
2. Discuss power and functions of the president of India on the following points:
Executive powers, Legislative powers, judicial powers, financial powers, miscellaneous powers, Affairs and Diplomatic powers, Emergency powers and Declaration of Emergency etc.
3. Critically examine the meaning of secularism in Indian context and relevance.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
4. SCIENCE.
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. When was the first mini-computer built?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. What can we do with GIS Technology?
2. What is E- Governance?
SECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Why do we need positioning system (GPS) technology?
2. Explain the six basic components of a microprocessor-based system.
3. Write briefly on Indian Space Research and Development.
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5. STATISTICS & MATHS
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. What are the objectives of tabulation?
2. Mention the difference between the inclusive and exclusive intervals.
3. Define skewness with the help of diagram.
4. Find the area of the square ABCD given in the following figure.
B (0, 1)
X C (-1, 0)
A (1, 0)
D (0, -1)
5. Define kurtosis with the help of diagram.
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Find the mean and standard deviation of first 10 natural numbers.
2. Convert the following distribution into more than cumulative frequency and less than
cumulative frequency.
Weekly Wages(Rs) | No of workers |
0-200 | 40 |
200-400 | 51 |
400-600 | 64 |
600-800 | 38 |
800-1000 | 7 |
 |
3. In the following figure, AB= 10 cm, BC = 15 cm, AD: DC=2:3; Then find ABC
In the following figure, AB= 10 cm, BC = 15 cm, AD: DC=2:3; Then find ABC |
A
 |
D 130
B 30 CSECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. The following are the runs scored by two batsmen A and B. Who is the better scorer
and who is the consistent player?
A | 5 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 53 | 56 | 61 | 80 | 101 | 105 |
B | 0 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 41 | 43 | 57 | 78 | 83 | 90 | 95 |
2. Convert (101.11) into decimal and the decimal number 983.27 into octal system.
3. At 2 pm, two persons A and B start from a place with a speed of 3 km per hour and
6 km per hour respectively. Find graphically, which the distance between A and B will be 15 km.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
6. GEOGRAPHY
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. Which state of India has the longest coastline?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Define Globalization.
SECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Name the islands in the Indian Ocean with their areas and also mention the largest island in the world.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
7. ECONOMY
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. What is comparative advantage?
2. What is the aim of World Bank?
3. Expand UNCTAD.
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Who led the Indian Delegation at the World Trade Organization [WHO] meeting in Geneva in June 2006?
2. What are the salient features of guidelines unveiled by RBI on July, 2004 for private banks?
SECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Why is India yet to accept capital account convertibility as a goal?
2. Write the expansions for the following?
i) NASSCOM ii)UNICEF iii)PERT iv)PMUPE v)SUNFED
3. Discuss Special Economic Zones (SEZ).
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Critically assess why rural poors are concentrated in developing countries and
what to do to reduce poverty in rural areas.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
8. SOCIAL ISSUSES
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. Define poverty.
2. What is the meaning of under employment?
3. What is Female infanticide?
4. In which state of India is the women Literacy rate high?
5. How has the planning commission of India described unemployment?
6. What is Genocide?
7. Who are antyajas?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Who are the religious minorities in India?
2. What are the current social problems affecting the Indian society?
3. Write short notes on National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
4. Distinguish between Bonded Labour and Child Labour.
5. Discuss National Commission for Minorities?
6. Give any three examples of Untouchability practices in India.
7. What are the main causes of poverty in India?
SECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Give a brief explanation on NAEP.
2. Describe the sociological perspective of terrorism.
3. Explain the new programmes for Economic Empowerment of women in India.
4. Explain the social responsibility of political elite in our country.
5. Describe the theoretical explanation of the causes of Terrorism.
SECTION D -15 Marks
Detailed Answer Type. (Not exceeding 200 words each)
1. Critically analysis the magnitude of population problems in India and
suggest ways and means of controlling its growth.
2. Define terrorism.
Critically examine the problems and challenges of terrorism in
both national contexts of India and as a global phenomenon.
3. Critically examine the special welfare measures available for women and children.
TNPSC MAIN PAPER I, 2009
GENERAL KNOLEDGE.
SECTION A – 1 mark
Very short Answer Type (Not exceeding 20 words)
1. Medha Patkar is a name associated with which project?
2. The first UN secretary General from Africa was…
3. Who was the first president of free India?
4. Which state in India shows an excess of females over males?
5. Who is the Chairman of the planning commission of India?
6. How many Parliamentary elections had held taken place in India between 1989-1999.
7. Who headed the commission on Centre-State Relations?
8. Who is the present Cabinet Minister for External Affairs?
9. When was the system of contract labour in our country abolished?
10. Which district in Tamilnadu has the highest child laboures?
SECTION B -3 marks
Short Answer Type (Not exceeding 50 words)
1. Write a note on the New Education Policy of 1986.
2. Give an account of the Bhopal gas leak tragedy.
3. Briefly mention the Indo –soviet Treaty of friendship of 9 th August, 1971.
4. What are the guidelines given by the Election Commission of India as Election Reforms in 2004?
SECTION C -5 Marks
Brief Answer Type (Not exceeding 100 words)
1. Describe the changes introduced by the Government of Tamilnadu in the local body election in 2006.
2. Comment on River Water Disputes in India.
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