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Provisional key: until TNPSC publishes the final key; the answer may change.

Free questions

1. Question 1

   Match the following. (a) Elected by graduates - 1. 1/3 (b) Nominated by the Governor - 2. 1/12 (c) Elected by local bodies - 3. 1/6

   1. A. (a) 1, (b) 3, (c) 2
   2. B. (a) 2, (b) 3, (c) 1
   3. C. (a) 3, (b) 2, (c) 1
   4. D. (a) 3, (b) 1, (c) 2
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: B. (a) 2, (b) 3, (c) 1

   In a Legislative Council, 1/3 are elected by local bodies, 1/12 by graduates, 1/12 by teachers and 1/3 by the assembly; the Governor nominates 1/6.

   Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 3 மாநில அரசு, p. 280 (PDF p. 286))

2. Question 2

   Where is Rashtrapati Nilayam, one of the President's residential offices?

   1. A. Shimla
   2. B. Hyderabad
   3. C. New Delhi
   4. D. Chandigarh
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: B. Hyderabad

   Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi is the President's home and office; The Retreat, Shimla and Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad are the other two.

   Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 2 நடுவண் அரசு, p. 264 (PDF p. 270))