# TNPSC Group 4 2016 question paper with answer key > This is the Group 4 / VAO (Combined Civil Services Examination-IV) question paper of 2016 (G4), with its 200 questions in the official order and numbering. Each answer follows the answer key TNPSC published and says whether that key is final or provisional; a disputed key shows no answer. Check the official answer keys on tnpsc.gov.in. Last updated: 2026-10-28 · By TNPSC Guide editorial team URL: https://www.tnpscguide.com/exams/group-4/papers/group-4-2016-question-paper ### Question 1 மோசிகீரனார் உடல் சோர்வினால் முரசுக் கட்டிலில் உறங்கிய போது கவரி வீசிய மன்னன் - A. சேரன் பெருஞ்சேரல் இரும்பொறை - B. பாண்டியன் நெடுஞ்செழியன் - C. கோப்பெருஞ்சோழன் - D. முதலாம் குலோத்துங்கன் Correct answer: A. சேரன் பெருஞ்சேரல் இரும்பொறை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 3, question 1; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 1: A) ### Question 2 பொருத்துக : (a) கவுந்தியடிகள் (b) மாதரி (c) மாதவி (d) கண்ணகி 1. ஆயர்குல மூதாட்டி 2. மாநாய்கனின் மகள் 3. சமணத்துறவி 4. ஆடலரசி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 4 2 - B. 2 4 1 3 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 1 3 2 4 Correct answer: A. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 3, question 2; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 2: A) ### Question 3 கடிகை என்பதன் பொருள் யாது? - A. அணிகலன் - B. கடித்தல் - C. கடுகு - D. காரம் Correct answer: A. அணிகலன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 3, question 3; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 3: A) ### Question 4 ‘கற்றவனுக்குக் கட்டுச்சோறு வேண்டா’ – எனக் கூறும் நூல் - A. நான்மணிக்கடிகை - B. பழமொழி நானூறு - C. ஏலாதி - D. திரிகடுகம் Correct answer: B. பழமொழி நானூறு (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 3, question 4; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 4: B) ### Question 5 “வள்ளுவரும் தம் குறள் பாவடியால் வையத்தார் உள்ளுவதெல்லாம் அளர்ந்தார் ஓர்ந்து” – எனத் திருக்குறளை பாராட்டியவர் - A. பரிமேலழகர் - B. கபிலர் - C. மாங்குடி மருதனார் - D. பரணர் Correct answer: D. பரணர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 4, question 5; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 5: D) ### Question 6 நூல் – நூலாசிரியர் அறிதல் பட்டியல் I – பட்டியல் II (a) சயங்கொண்டார் (b) காரியாசான் (c) கம்பர் (d) கண்ணகனார் 1. சடகோபரந்தாதி 2. புறநானூறு 3. கலிங்கத்துப்பரணி 4. சிறுபஞ்சமூலம் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 1 2 - B. 1 2 4 3 - C. 2 1 3 4 - D. 3 2 4 1 Correct answer: A. 3 4 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 4, question 6; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 6: A) ### Question 7 “என் பானோக்கா யாகிலுமுன் பற்றல்லால் பற்றில்லேன்” – என்ற வரிகளைப் பாடியவர் - A. திருப்பாணாழ்வார் - B. குலசேகராழ்வார் - C. பேயாழ்வார் - D. ஆண்டாள் Correct answer: B. குலசேகராழ்வார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 4, question 7; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 7: B) ### Question 8 ‘செறு’ என்பதன் பொருள் - A. செருக்கு - B. சேறு - C. சோறு - D. வயல் Correct answer: D. வயல் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 4, question 8; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 8: D) ### Question 9 திருக்குறளில் “ஏழு” என்னும் எண்ணுப்பெயர் எத்தனை குறட்பாவில் இடம் பெற்றுள்ளது? - A. 11 - B. 09 - C. 08 - D. 10 Correct answer: C. 08 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 5, question 9; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 9: C) ### Question 10 கீழ்க்கண்ட நூற்களில் “தமிழ் மூவாயிரம்” என்னும் வேறுபெயர் கொண்ட நூல் எது? - A. திரிகடுகம் - B. திருவள்ளுவமாலை - C. திருமந்திரம் - D. திருக்குறள் Correct answer: C. திருமந்திரம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 5, question 10; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 10: C) ### Question 11 “தொண்டர்சீர் பரவுவார்” என்று போற்றப்படுபவர் யார்? - A. அப்பூதியடிகள் - B. திருநாவுக்கரசர் - C. சேக்கிழார் - D. திருஞானசம்பந்தர் Correct answer: C. சேக்கிழார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 5, question 11; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 11: C) ### Question 12 யாருடைய அறிவுரைப்படி ஆதிரையிடம் மணிமேகலை முதன் முதலில் பிச்சையேற்றாள்? - A. கவுந்தியடிகள் - B. மாதவி - C. அறவணவடிகள் - D. கண்ணகி Correct answer: C. அறவணவடிகள் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 5, question 12; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 12: C) ### Question 13 ‘தண்டமிழ் ஆசான், சாத்தன் நன்னூற் புலவன்’ என்று மணிமேகலை ஆசிரியர் சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனாரைப் பாராட்டியவர் - A. கம்பர் - B. இளங்கோவடிகள் - C. திருத்தக்க தேவர் - D. காரியாசான் Correct answer: B. இளங்கோவடிகள் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 6, question 13; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 13: B) ### Question 14 கம்பரைப் புரந்தவர் யார்? - A. ஒட்டக்கூத்தர் - B. சடையப்ப வள்ளல் - C. சீதக்காதி - D. சந்திரன் சுவர்க்கி Correct answer: B. சடையப்ப வள்ளல் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 6, question 14; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 14: B) ### Question 15 ஜி.யு. போப் திருவாசகத்தை எந்த மொழியில் மொழிபெயர்த்தார்? - A. பிரெஞ்சு - B. கிரேக்கம் - C. ஆங்கிலம் - D. ஜெர்மன் Correct answer: C. ஆங்கிலம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 6, question 15; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 15: C) ### Question 16 நடுவணரசு தமிழைச் செம்மொழியாக அறிவித்த ஆண்டு? - A. 2004 - B. 2003 - C. 2005 - D. 2002 Correct answer: A. 2004 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 6, question 16; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 16: A) ### Question 17 குருக், மால்தோ, பிராகுயி என்பன - A. தென் திராவிட மொழிகள் - B. நடுத்திராவிட மொழிகள் - C. வடதிராவிட மொழிகள் - D. மேலை நாட்டு மொழிகள் Correct answer: C. வடதிராவிட மொழிகள் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 7, question 17; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 17: C) ### Question 18 “ஓர் இலட்சிய சமூகம் – சுதந்திரம், சமத்துவம், சகோதரத்துவம் ஆகியவற்றை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்டது” என்றவர் - A. பெரியார் - B. அண்ணல் அம்பேத்கர் - C. காந்தியடிகள் - D. திரு.வி.க. Correct answer: B. அண்ணல் அம்பேத்கர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 7, question 18; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 18: B) ### Question 19 திரு.வி. கல்யாணசுந்தரனார் எழுதாத நூல் எது? - A. முருகன் அல்லது அழகு - B. சித்திரக்கவி - C. உரிமை வேட்டல் - D. தமிழ்ச் சோலை Correct answer: B. சித்திரக்கவி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 7, question 19; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 19: B) ### Question 20 பொருந்தாதனவற்றைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்து எழுதுக - A. சூசையப்பர் தேம்பாவணியின் பாட்டுடைத் தலைவர் - B. திருமந்திரம் சைவத்திருமுறைகளில் பத்தாவது திருமுறை - C. சங்கரதாஸ் சுவாமிகள் தமிழ் நாடகத் தலைமையாசிரியர் - D. மதங்க சூளாமணியை இயற்றியவர் மறைமலை அடிகள் Correct answer: D. மதங்க சூளாமணியை இயற்றியவர் மறைமலை அடிகள் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 7, question 20; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 20: D) ### Question 21 தமிழக அரசு, கவிஞர் சாலை. இளந்திரையனுக்கு வழங்கிய விருது - A. பாவேந்தர் விருது - B. பாரதியார் விருது - C. கலைமாமணி விருது - D. கவிச்செம்மல் விருது Correct answer: A. பாவேந்தர் விருது (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 8, question 21; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 21: A) ### Question 22 ஜி.யு. போப் திருக்குறளை ஆங்கிலத்தில் மொழிபெயர்த்து வெளியிட்ட ஆண்டு - A. 1786 - B. 1806 - C. 1856 - D. 1886 Correct answer: D. 1886 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 8, question 22; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 22: D) ### Question 23 ‘மணநூல்’ என அழைக்கப்பெறும் நூல் - A. சிலப்பதிகாரம் - B. மணிமேகலை - C. சீவக சிந்தாமணி - D. குண்டலகேசி Correct answer: C. சீவக சிந்தாமணி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 8, question 23; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 23: C) ### Question 24 பொருத்துக : (a) சிந்தை (b) நவ்வி (c) முகில் (d) புனல் 1. நீர் 2. மேகம் 3. எண்ணம் 4. மான் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 1 3 4 - B. 1 3 4 2 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 4 3 1 2 Correct answer: C. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 8, question 24; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 24: C) ### Question 25 ஆங்கிலச் சொல்லுக்கு நேரான தமிழ்ச் சொல்லை அறிதல் (a) Writs (b) Succession Act (c) Substantive Law (d) Evidence Act 1. வாரிசுரிமைச் சட்டம் 2. உரிமைச் சட்டங்கள் 3. சான்றுச் சட்டம் 4. சட்ட ஆவணங்கள் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 3 4 2 - B. 4 1 2 3 - C. 2 4 3 1 - D. 1 2 3 4 Correct answer: B. 4 1 2 3 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 9, question 25; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 25: B) ### Question 26 “யாழ் கேட்டு மகிழ்ந்தாள்” – இவ்வாக்கியத்தில் யாழ் என்பது - A. சொல்லாகு பெயர் - B. கருத்தாகு பெயர் - C. காரியவாகு பெயர் - D. கருவியாகு பெயர் Correct answer: D. கருவியாகு பெயர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 9, question 26; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 26: D) ### Question 27 வாரணம், பௌவம், பரவை, புணரி என்பது ________ யைக் குறிக்கும். - A. சிங்கம் - B. கடல் - C. மாலை - D. சந்தனம் Correct answer: B. கடல் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 9, question 27; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 27: B) ### Question 28 “எயிறு” என்னும் சொல் – சொல்லின் எவ்வகை? - A. திரிசொல் - B. இயற்சொல் - C. வினைத் திரிசொல் - D. பெயர்த் திரிசொல் Correct answer: D. பெயர்த் திரிசொல் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 9, question 28; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 28: D) ### Question 29 அரியதாம் உவப்ப உள்ளத் தன்பினால் அமைந்த காதல் கீழ்க்காணும் விடைகளுள் சரியான விடை எது? - A. எதுகை மட்டும் வந்துள்ளது - B. எதுகையும், மோனையும் வந்துள்ளது - C. எதுகை, மோனை, அந்தாதி வந்துள்ளன - D. மோனை மட்டும் வந்துள்ளது Correct answer: D. மோனை மட்டும் வந்துள்ளது (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 9, question 29; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 29: D) ### Question 30 பெயரெச்சத்தை எடுத்து எழுது. - A. படித்து - B. எழுதி - C. வந்த - D. நின்றான் Correct answer: C. வந்த (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 10, question 30; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 30: C) ### Question 31 பொருத்துக : பட்டியல் I – பட்டியல் II (a) அறுவை வீதி (b) கூல வீதி (c) பொன் வீதி (d) மறையவர் வீதி 1. அந்தணர் வீதி 2. பொற்கடை வீதி 3. ஆடைகள் விற்கும் வீதி 4. தானியக்கடை வீதி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 3 4 2 1 - C. 1 3 2 4 - D. 2 1 3 4 Correct answer: B. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 10, question 31; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 31: B) ### Question 32 துணி கலையரசியால் தைக்கப்பட்டது - இதற்குரிய செய்வினை தொடரை தேர்ந்தெடு - A. கலையரசி துணி தைத்தாள் - B. கலையரசி தைத்தாள் துணி - C. கலையரசி என்ன தைத்தாள் - D. கலையரசி துணியைத் தைத்தாள் Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 10, question 32; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 32: A/D) ### Question 33 “ஒறுத்தாரை ஒன்றாக வையாரே” - இத்தொடரில் “ஒறுத்தார்” என்பதன் இலக்கணக் குறிப்பு - A. முற்றெச்சம் - B. தொழிற்பெயர் - C. வினையாலணையும் பெயர் - D. வினையெச்சம் Correct answer: C. வினையாலணையும் பெயர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 10, question 33; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 33: C) ### Question 34 வா - என்னும் வேர்ச் சொல்லின் வினையெச்சத்தைக் கூறு - A. வந்தான் - B. வந்து - C. வருதல் - D. வந்த Correct answer: B. வந்து (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 10, question 34; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 34: B) ### Question 35 “உவமைத்தொகை” இலக்கண குறிப்பிறகு பொருந்தாத சொல்லை காண்க - A. கயல்விழி - B. மலர் முகம் - C. வெண்ணிலவு - D. தாமரைக் கண்கள் Correct answer: C. வெண்ணிலவு (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 11, question 35; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 35: C) ### Question 36 “கெடாஅ வழி வந்த கேண்மையார் கேண்மை விடாஅர் விழையும் உலகு” - இத்தொடரில் இடம் பெற்ற அளபெடை - A. இன்னிசை அளபெடை - B. செய்யுளிசை அளபெடை - C. சொல்லிசை அளபெடை - D. ஒற்றளபெடை Correct answer: B. செய்யுளிசை அளபெடை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 11, question 36; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 36: B) ### Question 37 இலக்கண முறைப்படி குற்றமுடையது எனினும் இலக்கண ஆசிரியர்களால் குற்றமன்று என ஏற்றுக் கொள்ளப்படும் வழுவை கண்டுபிடி - A. வழுவமைதி - B. வினாவழு - C. காலவழு - D. வழாநிலை Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 11, question 37; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 37: ALL) ### Question 38 ‘யவனர்’ என பழந்தமிழரால் அழைக்கப்பட்டோர் - A. ஆங்கிலேயர், போர்ச்சுக்கீசியர் - B. கிரேக்கர், உரோமானியர் - C. பிரெஞ்சுக்காரர், அமெரிக்கர் - D. சீனர், மலேசியர் Correct answer: B. கிரேக்கர், உரோமானியர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 11, question 38; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 38: B) ### Question 39 தமிழகத்துக்கு இறக்குமதி செய்யப்பட்ட சீனத்து பொருட்களை சரியாக காண்க. - A. ஏலமும், இலவங்கமும் - B. இஞ்சியும், மிளகும் - C. பட்டும், சருக்கரையும் - D. முத்தும், பவளமும் Correct answer: C. பட்டும், சருக்கரையும் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 12, question 39; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 39: C) ### Question 40 இந்திய அரசு அண்ணல் அம்பேத்கருக்கு “இந்திய மாமணி” என்னும் உயரிய விருதை வழங்கிய ஆண்டு எது? - A. 1991 - B. 1990 - C. 1993 - D. 1992 Correct answer: B. 1990 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 12, question 40; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 40: B) ### Question 41 “ஞானபோதினி” என்னும் இதழை தொடங்கி வைத்தவர் யார்? - A. முடியரசன் - B. மு.சி. பூர்ணலிங்கம் - C. நாமக்கல்லார் - D. சுரதா Correct answer: B. மு.சி. பூர்ணலிங்கம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 12, question 41; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 41: B) ### Question 42 பரிதிமாற் கலைஞர் பிறந்த ஆண்டு - A. 1860 - B. 1870 - C. 1880 - D. 1890 Correct answer: B. 1870 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 12, question 42; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 42: B) ### Question 43 காரைக்குடி மீ.சு. உயர்நிலைப் பள்ளியில் தமிழாசிரியராகப் பணியாற்றியவர் - A. சுரதா - B. கண்ணதாசன் - C. முடியரசன் - D. நா. காமராசன் Correct answer: C. முடியரசன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 13, question 43; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 43: C) ### Question 44 வள்ளலார் பதிப்பித்த நூல் - A. ஜீவகாருண்ய ஒழுக்கம் - B. சின்மய தீபிகை - C. இந்திர தேசம் - D. வீரசோழியம் Correct answer: B. சின்மய தீபிகை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 13, question 44; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 44: B) ### Question 45 கவிஞர் சிற்பியின் சாகித்திய அகாதமி பரிசு பெற்ற நூல் - A. ஒளிப் பறவை - B. சிரித்த முத்துக்கள் - C. ஒரு கிராமத்து நதி - D. நிலவுப் பூ Correct answer: C. ஒரு கிராமத்து நதி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 13, question 45; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 45: C) ### Question 46 அகழாய்வில் “முதுமக்கள் தாழிகள்” கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்ட ஊர் - A. தச்சநல்லூர் - B. ஆதிச்சநல்லூர் - C. பெரவல்லூர் - D. பெரணமல்லூர் Correct answer: B. ஆதிச்சநல்லூர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 13, question 46; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 46: B) ### Question 47 பாரதிதாசனிடம் தொடக்க கல்வி பயின்றவர் - A. முடியரசன் - B. வாணிதாசன் - C. சுரதா - D. மோகனரங்கன் Correct answer: B. வாணிதாசன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 14, question 47; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 47: B) ### Question 48 “விடிவெள்ளி” என்ற புனைப்பெயரைக் கொண்ட கவிஞர் - A. ஈரோடு தமிழன்பன் - B. மு. மேத்தா - C. சாலை. இளந்திரையன் - D. சுரதா Correct answer: A. ஈரோடு தமிழன்பன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 14, question 48; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 48: A) ### Question 49 தமிழக அரசின் தமிழ் வளர்ச்சித் துறை பரிசு பெற்ற சுரதாவின் நூல் - A. துறைமுகம் - B. சுவரும் சுண்ணாம்பும் - C. தேன்மழை - D. இது எங்கள் கிழக்கு Correct answer: C. தேன்மழை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 14, question 49; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 49: C) ### Question 50 எனக்கு வறுமையும் உண்டு; மனைவி மக்களும் உண்டு; அவற்றோடு மானமும் உண்டு – எனக் கூறியவர் - A. பாவாணர் - B. காந்தி - C. தெ.பொ.மீ - D. அயோத்திதாசப் பண்டிதர் Correct answer: A. பாவாணர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 14, question 50; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 50: A) ### Question 51 பாண்டவர்களிடம் தூது சென்றவர் யார்? - A. விதுரன் - B. துரியோதனன் - C. தர்மன் - D. சகுனி Correct answer: A. விதுரன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 15, question 51; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 51: A) ### Question 52 நற்றிணை பாடல்களைத் தொகுப்பித்தவர் - A. பூரிக்கோ - B. பாண்டியன் உக்கிர பெருவழுதி - C. பன்னாடு தந்த மாறன் வழுதி - D. உருத்திர சன்மார் Correct answer: C. பன்னாடு தந்த மாறன் வழுதி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 15, question 52; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 52: C) ### Question 53 “................ நெடுநீர்வாய்க் கடிதினில் மடஅன்னக் கதியது செலநின்றார்” –இவ்வடிகள் இடம்பெறும் நூல் - A. பெரியபுராணம் - B. மணிமேகலை - C. கம்பராமாயணம் - D. சீவக சிந்தாமணி Correct answer: C. கம்பராமாயணம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 15, question 53; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 53: C) ### Question 54 “புலனழுக்கற்ற அந்தணாளன்” – எனப் பாராட்டப்படுபவர் - A. ஓதலாந்தையார் - B. நக்கீரர் - C. பரணர் - D. கபிலர் Correct answer: D. கபிலர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 15, question 54; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 54: D) ### Question 55 பொருந்தாத நூலை எடுத்து எழுதுக - A. நான்மணிக்கடிகை - B. நாலடியார் - C. புறநானூறு - D. இனியவை நாற்பது Correct answer: C. புறநானூறு (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 16, question 55; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 55: C) ### Question 56 அறிவுடையார் நட்பு எதனைப் போன்றது - A. மலையைப் போன்றது - B. கடலைப் போன்றது - C. வளர்பிறையைப் போன்றது - D. தேய்பிறையைப் போன்றது Correct answer: C. வளர்பிறையைப் போன்றது (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 16, question 56; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 56: C) ### Question 57 பட்டியல் Iல் உள்ள சொற்றொடரைப் பட்டியல் IIல் உள்ள சொற்றொடருடன் பொருத்தி கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ள குறியீடுகளைக் கொண்டு சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடு பட்டியல் I – பட்டியல் II (a) ஒழுக்கத்தின் எய்துவர் (b) இழுக்கத்தின் எய்துவர் (c) பொறாமை உடையவரிடம் (d) ஒழுக்கமில்லாதவரிடம் 1. செல்வம் நிலைக்காது 2. மேன்மை 3. உயர்வு இருக்காது 4. எய்தாப் பழி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 4 1 3 - B. 2 3 1 4 - C. 1 4 2 3 - D. 3 4 1 2 Correct answer: A. 2 4 1 3 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 16, question 57; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 57: A) ### Question 58 வாய்மை எனப்படுவது - A. குற்றமோடு பேசுதல் - B. மற்றவர் வருந்த பேசுதல் - C. சுடும் சொற்களைப் பேசுதல் - D. தீங்கு தராத சொற்களைப் பேசுதல் Correct answer: D. தீங்கு தராத சொற்களைப் பேசுதல் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 16, question 58; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 58: D) ### Question 59 ‘கம்பராமாயணத்தின் மணிமுடியாக விளங்கும் காண்டம்’ - A. சுந்தர காண்டம் - B. அயோத்திய காண்டம் - C. ஆரண்ய காண்டம் - D. யுத்த காண்டம் Correct answer: A. சுந்தர காண்டம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 17, question 59; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 59: A) ### Question 60 ‘நூறாசிரியம்’ என்னும் கவிதை நூலின் ஆசிரியர் - A. கவிஞர் மீரா - B. கவிஞர் சுரதா - C. கவிஞர் பெருஞ்சித்திரனார் - D. மு. மேத்தா Correct answer: C. கவிஞர் பெருஞ்சித்திரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 17, question 60; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 60: C) ### Question 61 ‘மடங்கல்’ என்னும் சொல்லின் பொருள் - A. மடக்குதல் - B. புலி - C. மடங்குதல் - D. சிங்கம் Correct answer: D. சிங்கம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 17, question 61; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 61: D) ### Question 62 அகநானூற்றின் கடைசி 100 பாடல்கள் அடங்கிய பகுதி - A. களிற்று யானை நிரை - B. மணிமிடைப் பவளம் - C. நித்திலக் கோவை - D. வெண்பாமாலை Correct answer: C. நித்திலக் கோவை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 17, question 62; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 62: C) ### Question 63 குறுந்தொகை எனும் நூலைத் தொகுத்தவர் - A. பூரிக்கோ - B. நல்லாதனார் - C. கணிமேதாவியார் - D. கார்மேகப்புலவர் Correct answer: A. பூரிக்கோ (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 18, question 63; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 63: A) ### Question 64 ‘உத்தர வேதம்’ என்று அழைக்கப்படும் நூல் - A. நாலாயிரத் திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் - B. நாலடியார் - C. திருக்குறள் - D. இன்னாநாற்பது Correct answer: C. திருக்குறள் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 18, question 64; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 64: C) ### Question 65 பொருந்தாத ஒன்றைத் தெரிவு செய்க - A. ஏலாதி - B. ஆசாரக் கோவை - C. திரிகடுகம் - D. சிறுபஞ்சமூலம் Correct answer: B. ஆசாரக் கோவை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 18, question 65; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 65: B) ### Question 66 ‘திரைக்கவித் திலகம்’ என்ற சிறப்புக்குரியவர் - A. வாலி - B. உடுமலை நாராயண கவி - C. பட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாண சுந்தரம் - D. மருதகாசி Correct answer: D. மருதகாசி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 18, question 66; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 66: D) ### Question 67 ‘சதகம்’ என்பது ________ பாடல்களைக் கொண்ட நூலைக் குறிக்கும். நிரப்புக - A. 10 - B. 100 - C. 400 - D. 1000 Correct answer: B. 100 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 19, question 67; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 67: B) ### Question 68 பொருத்துக : (a) வசன நடை கை வந்த வல்லாளர் (b) புது நெறி கண்ட புலவர் (c) தைரியநாதர் (d) காந்தியக் கவிஞர் 1. இராமலிங்க அடிகள் 2. நாமக்கல் கவிஞர் 3. ஆறுமுக நாவலர் 4. வீரமாமுனிவர் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 4 2 - B. 3 4 2 1 - C. 2 1 3 4 - D. 1 4 2 3 Correct answer: A. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 19, question 68; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 68: A) ### Question 69 உ.வே. சாமிநாத ஐயரின் ஆசிரியர் பெயர் - A. ரா.பி. சேதுப்பிள்ளை - B. கடிகை முத்துப்புலவர் - C. சி. இலக்குவனார் - D. மகா வித்துவான் மீனாட்சி சுந்தரனார் Correct answer: D. மகா வித்துவான் மீனாட்சி சுந்தரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 19, question 69; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 69: D) ### Question 70 பொருத்துக : (a) சிறுமலை, பூம்பாறை (b) ஆற்காடு, பனையபுரம் (c) ஆத்தூர், கடம்பூர் (d) கீழக்கரை, நீலாங்கரை 1. முல்லை நில ஊர்கள் 2. நெய்தல் நில ஊர்கள் 3. குறிஞ்சி நில ஊர்கள் 4. மருத நில ஊர்கள் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 1 3 4 - B. 3 4 2 1 - C. 3 1 4 2 - D. 4 2 1 3 Correct answer: C. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 19, question 70; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 70: C) ### Question 71 இதில் ‘திரைகடல் ஓடியும் திரவியம் தேடு’ என்பது யாருடைய மொழி - A. கணியன் பூங்குன்றனார் - B. பாரதியார் - C. ஔவையார் - D. கம்பர் Correct answer: C. ஔவையார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 19, question 71; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 71: C) ### Question 72 “இறந்தும் இறவாது வாழும் தமிழ் மாணவர் ! அவர் தமிழ் உள்ளங்களில் இன்றும் வாழ்கின்றார், என்றும் வாழ்வார்” — யார்? - A. உ.வே. சாமிநாதர் - B. ஜி.யு. போப் - C. கால்டுவெல் - D. வீரமாமுனிவர் Correct answer: B. ஜி.யு. போப் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 20, question 72; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 72: B) ### Question 73 “இந்திய நூலகத் தந்தை” எனப் போற்றப்படுபவர் - A. சி. இராமநாதன் - B. சி.இரா. அரங்கநாதன் - C. ப. கமலநாதன் - D. ம. இளந்திரையன் Correct answer: B. சி.இரா. அரங்கநாதன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 20, question 73; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 73: B) ### Question 74 “வினையே ஆடவர்க்குயிர்” எனக் கூறும் நூல் - A. குறுந்தொகை - B. கலித்தொகை - C. புறநானூறு - D. பரிபாடல் Correct answer: A. குறுந்தொகை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 20, question 74; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 74: A) ### Question 75 “மனமொத்த நட்புக்கு வஞ்சகம் செய்யாதே” – இக்கூற்றை கூறியவர் - A. கணியன் பூங்குன்றனார் - B. கம்பர் - C. உமறுப்புலவர் - D. வள்ளலார் Correct answer: D. வள்ளலார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 20, question 75; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 75: D) ### Question 76 பொங்கலை “அறுவடைத் திருவிழாவாகக்” கொண்டாடும் மேலை நாடுகள் - A. இலங்கை, மலேசியா - B. ஜப்பான், ஜாவா - C. மொரீசியஸ், சிங்கப்பூர் - D. இங்கிலாந்து, அமெரிக்கா Correct answer: B. ஜப்பான், ஜாவா (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 20, question 76; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 76: B) ### Question 77 இங்கு உடனிலை மெய்ம்மயக்கத்தைக் குறிக்கும் சொல் - A. பொன்மனம் - B. ஆர்த்து - C. உற்றார் - D. சார்பு Correct answer: C. உற்றார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 21, question 77; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 77: C) ### Question 78 பொருத்துக : பட்டியல் I – பட்டியல் II (a) இரண்டு சீர்களான அடி (b) நான்கு சீர்களான அடி (c) ஐந்து சீர்களான அடி (d) ஐந்துக்கும் அதிக சீரடி 1. நெடிலடி 2. கழிநெடிலடி 3. குறளடி 4. அளவடி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 2 1 3 4 - C. 1 2 3 4 - D. 3 4 1 2 Correct answer: D. 3 4 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 21, question 78; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 78: D) ### Question 79 அங்காப்பு என்பதன் பொருள் - A. சலிப்படைதல் - B. வாயைத் திறத்தல் - C. அலட்டிக் கொள்ளுதல் - D. வளைகாப்பு Correct answer: B. வாயைத் திறத்தல் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 21, question 79; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 79: B) ### Question 80 “கார்குலாம்” – எனும் சொல் – எவ்வேற்றுமைத் தொகையைக் குறிக்கும்? - A. ஐந்தாம் வேற்றுமைத் தொகை - B. மூன்றாம் வேற்றுமைத் தொகை - C. ஆறாம் வேற்றுமைத் தொகை - D. நான்காம் வேற்றுமைத் தொகை Correct answer: C. ஆறாம் வேற்றுமைத் தொகை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 21, question 80; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 80: C) ### Question 81 பொருத்துதல் : பட்டியல் I – பட்டியல் II (a) திணைமாலை நூற்றைம்பது (b) திரிகடுகம் (c) திணைமொழி ஐம்பது (d) புறப்பொருள் வெண்பாமாலை 1. உ.வே. சாமிநாதைய்யர் 2. கணிமேதாவியர் 3. நல்லாதனார் 4. கண்ணஞ்சேந்தனார் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 2 4 - B. 1 4 2 3 - C. 2 3 4 1 - D. 4 3 2 1 Correct answer: C. 2 3 4 1 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 22, question 81; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 81: C) ### Question 82 ‘இல்லை’ — என்பதன் இலக்கணக் குறிப்பு கூறுக. - A. தெரிநிலை வினைமுற்று - B. எதிர்மறை பெயரெச்சம் - C. குறிப்பு வினைமுற்று - D. வியங்கோள் வினைமுற்று Correct answer: C. குறிப்பு வினைமுற்று (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 22, question 82; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 82: C) ### Question 83 ‘Might is right’ – இதன் தமிழாக்கம். - A. ‘கடமையே உரிமை’ - B. ‘வல்லான் வகுத்ததே வாய்க்கால்’ - C. ‘வலிமையே சரியான வழி’ - D. ‘ஒற்றுமையே வலிமை’ Correct answer: B. ‘வல்லான் வகுத்ததே வாய்க்கால்’ (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 22, question 83; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 83: B) ### Question 84 பொருத்துக : (a) குமரன், தென்னை (b) காடு, மலை (c) பூ, காய் (d) திங்கள், வாரம் 1. இடப்பெயர் 2. காலப்பெயர் 3. பொருட்பெயர் 4. சினைப்பெயர் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 1 3 2 - B. 3 1 4 2 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 2 3 1 4 Correct answer: B. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 22, question 84; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 84: B) ### Question 85 அகர வரிசைப் படி சொற்களை சீர் செய்க - A. நைதல் நாடு நொச்சி நுங்கு - B. நுங்கு நொச்சி நாடு நைதல் - C. நொச்சி நுங்கு நைதல் நாடு - D. நாடு நுங்கு நைதல் நொச்சி Correct answer: D. நாடு நுங்கு நைதல் நொச்சி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 23, question 85; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 85: D) ### Question 86 பொருத்துக பிறமொழிச்சொல் – தமிழ்ச் சொல் (a) ஐதீகம் (b) இருதயம் (c) ஆஸ்தி (d) உபசரித்தல் 1. விருந்தோம்பல் 2. சொத்து 3. உலக வழக்கு 4. நெஞ்சகம் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 3 1 4 - B. 3 4 2 1 - C. 4 1 2 3 - D. 1 2 3 4 Correct answer: B. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 23, question 86; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 86: B) ### Question 87 பிறமொழிச் சொற்கள் கலவாத தொடரை எடுத்து எழுதுக - A. சினிமா தியேட்டர் அருகாமையில் உள்ளது - B. திருநெல்வேலி சமஸ்தானம் பெரியது - C. விழாவிற்கு முக்கியஸ்தர்கள் வந்துள்ளனர் - D. வானூர்தி ஒரு அறிவியல் ஆக்கம் Correct answer: D. வானூர்தி ஒரு அறிவியல் ஆக்கம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 23, question 87; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 87: D) ### Question 88 இலக்கணக் குறிப்பு அறிக. பட்டியல் I ஐ II உடன் பொருத்து பட்டியல் I – பட்டியல் II (a) உரிச்சொற்றொடர் (b) வினைத் தொகை (c) ஈறுகெட்ட எதிர்மறை பெயரெச்சம் (d) சொல்லிசை அளபெடை 1. சூழ்கழல் 2. தழீஇய 3. தடக்கை 4. கூவா (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 1 3 4 - B. 3 1 4 2 - C. 1 3 2 4 - D. 4 1 2 3 Correct answer: B. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 23, question 88; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 88: B) ### Question 89 ஜி.யு. போப் தொகுத்த நூலின் பெயர் - A. கலம்பகம் - B. காவலூர்க் கலம்பகம் - C. கதம்பமாலை - D. தமிழ்ச்செய்யுட் கலம்பகம் Correct answer: D. தமிழ்ச்செய்யுட் கலம்பகம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 24, question 89; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 89: D) ### Question 90 கண்ணதாசன் படைத்த இனிய நாடகம் - A. மாங்கனி - B. ஆயிரம் தீவு - C. அங்கயற்க்கண்ணி - D. இராச தண்டனை Correct answer: D. இராச தண்டனை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 24, question 90; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 90: D) ### Question 91 வரலாற்றில் வள்ளியம்மையின் பெயர் என்றும் நிலைத்து நிற்கும் என்று காந்தியடிகள் எந்த நூலில் கூறினார்? - A. இந்தியன் ஒப்பினியன் - B. டிஸ்கவரி ஆப் இந்தியா - C. தென்னாப்பிரிக்கச் சத்தியாக்கிரகம் - D. யங் இந்தியா Correct answer: C. தென்னாப்பிரிக்கச் சத்தியாக்கிரகம் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 24, question 91; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 91: C) ### Question 92 “நான் தனியாக வாழவில்லை தமிழோடு வாழ்கிறேன்” – இக்கூற்றுக்குரியவர் தமிழ் மூச்சை விட்டு சென்ற நாள் - A. 1973 – செப்டம்பர் – 17 - B. 1943 – செப்டம்பர் – 17 - C. 1953 – செப்டம்பர் – 17 - D. 1963 – செப்டம்பர் – 17 Correct answer: C. 1953 – செப்டம்பர் – 17 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 24, question 92; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 92: C) ### Question 93 ‘சட்டை’ என்ற சிறுகதையை எழுதியவர் - A. பார்த்தசாரதி - B. ஜெயகாந்தன் - C. மீரா - D. புதுமைப்பித்தன் Correct answer: B. ஜெயகாந்தன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 25, question 93; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 93: B) ### Question 94 “கிறிஸ்துவ சமயத்தாரின் கலைக் களஞ்சியம்” எனப் போற்றப்படும் நூல் - A. இரட்சண்ய மனோகரம் - B. இரட்சண்ய யாத்திரிகம் - C. போற்றி திருவகல் - D. தேம்பாவணி Correct answer: D. தேம்பாவணி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 25, question 94; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 94: D) ### Question 95 “மருமக்கள் வழி மான்மியம்”, - என்ற நூலை எழுதியவர் - A. கவிமணி - B. சிவதாமு - C. பாரதிதாசன் - D. புதுமைப்பித்தன் Correct answer: A. கவிமணி (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 25, question 95; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 95: A) ### Question 96 “தென்னிந்தியச் சமூக சீர்திருத்தத்தின் தந்தை” என்று அழைக்கப்படுபவர் - A. பெரியார் - B. அம்பேத்கர் - C. அயோத்திதாசப் பண்டிதர் - D. இராமலிங்க அடிகளார் Correct answer: C. அயோத்திதாசப் பண்டிதர் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 25, question 96; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 96: C) ### Question 97 பம்பல் சம்பந்தம் நிறுவிய நாடக சபை - A. சுகுணவிலாச சபை - B. மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர் - C. பாய்ஸ் கம்பெனி - D. கூத்துப்பட்டறை Correct answer: A. சுகுணவிலாச சபை (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 26, question 97; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 97: A) ### Question 98 “இந்திய அரசியலில் சாணக்கியர்” என்று போற்றப்படுபவர் - A. காந்தியடிகள் - B. பாலகங்காதர திலகர் - C. இராசகோபாலாச்சாரியார் - D. சர்தார் வல்லபாய் படேல் Correct answer: C. இராசகோபாலாச்சாரியார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 26, question 98; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 98: C) ### Question 99 பூக்களில் சிறந்த பூ “பருத்திப் பூ” எனக் கூறியவர் - A. சோமசுந்தரபாரதியார் - B. திரு. வி. கலியாண சுந்தரனார் - C. பாரதிதாசன் - D. தாரா பாரதி Correct answer: B. திரு. வி. கலியாண சுந்தரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 26, question 99; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 99: B) ### Question 100 ‘குயில்’ என்ற இதழை நடத்தியவர் - A. சுரதா - B. வாணிதாசன் - C. பாரதியார் - D. பாரதிதாசன் Correct answer: D. பாரதிதாசன் (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Tamil file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 26, question 100; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 100: D) ### Question 101 How many electrons are there in one coulomb charge? - A. 1.6×10⁻¹⁹ electrons - B. 6.25×10¹⁸ electrons - C. 6.25×10⁻¹⁸ electrons - D. 1.6×10¹⁹ electrons Correct answer: B. 6.25×10¹⁸ electrons (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 27, question 101; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 101: B) ### Question 102 A bullet of mass 15 g is horizontally fired with velocity 100 ms⁻¹ from a pistol of mass 2 kg. Total momentum of the pistol and bullet before firing is equal to - A. zero - B. 201.5 kg ms⁻¹ - C. 215 kg ms⁻¹ - D. 200 kg ms⁻¹ Correct answer: A. zero (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 27, question 102; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 102: A) ### Question 103 What is the chemical name of DDT? - A. Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane - B. Dichloro diphenyl tribromo ethane - C. Diphenyl dichloro trichloro ethane - D. Diphenyl dibromo trichloro ethane Correct answer: A. Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 28, question 103; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 103: A) ### Question 104 What are Microsporum, Epidermophyton? - A. Disease causing bacteria in man - B. Disease causing fungi in man - C. Disease causing virus in man - D. Disease causing protozoans in man Correct answer: B. Disease causing fungi in man (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 28, question 104; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 104: B) ### Question 105 Ovulation is stimulated by - A. LH - B. LTH - C. Renin - D. Adrenalin Correct answer: A. LH (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 29, question 105; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 105: A) ### Question 106 Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism? - A. Araucaria - B. Ephedra - C. Gnetum - D. Pinus Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 29, question 106; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 106: B/C) ### Question 107 A special root-like structure in cuscuta and viscum is called - A. Rhizoids - B. Haustoria - C. Hyphae - D. Stolens Correct answer: B. Haustoria (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 30, question 107; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 107: B) ### Question 108 Which of the following is observed as “National Girl Child Day”? - A. 8th January - B. 21st January - C. 22nd January - D. 24th January Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 30, question 108; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 108: ALL) ### Question 109 Which of the following was discovered by ONGC in the Indian Ocean on 26th July 2016? - A. Hydrated Methane - B. Hydrated Benzene - C. Hydrated Ether - D. Hydrated Octane Correct answer: A. Hydrated Methane (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 31, question 109; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 109: A) ### Question 110 Which Bill was passed in the Parliament of India in 2016 to adopt Uniform Tax of States? - A. Goods and Sales Tax - B. Goods and Service Tax - C. Direct Tax - D. Indirect Tax Correct answer: B. Goods and Service Tax (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 31, question 110; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 110: B) ### Question 111 Which State Governor was appointed as Tamilnadu Governor additional-charge in September, 2016? - A. Kerala - B. Karnataka - C. Maharashtra - D. Madhya Pradesh Correct answer: C. Maharashtra (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 32, question 111; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 111: C) ### Question 112 Which Musician was honoured in August 2016, by United Nations Organization for her contribution to music? - A. M.S. Subbulakshmi - B. Asha Bhosle - C. Lata Mangeshkar - D. M.S. Rajalakshmi Correct answer: A. M.S. Subbulakshmi (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 32, question 112; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 112: A) ### Question 113 Identify the 2016 Dhronacharya Awardee - A. Bishweshwar Nandi - B. Lalitha Babar - C. Rani Rampal - D. P.V. Sindhu Correct answer: A. Bishweshwar Nandi (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 33, question 113; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 113: A) ### Question 114 The Asian Junior Chess Championships, May 2016 was held at - A. Chennai - B. Mumbai - C. Kolkatta - D. New Delhi Correct answer: D. New Delhi (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 33, question 114; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 114: D) ### Question 115 Which country’s Badminton player was defeated by P.V. Sindhu in the semi-finals at the Rio 2016 Olympic games? - A. Spain - B. America - C. Africa - D. Japan Correct answer: D. Japan (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 34, question 115; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 115: D) ### Question 116 In July 2016, Theresa May was appointed as the ________ Woman Prime Minister of UK (Britain). - A. first - B. second - C. tenth - D. sixth Correct answer: B. second (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 34, question 116; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 116: B) ### Question 117 The Third Asian Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation 2016 was held - A. From April 9th to 12th 2016 at Orissa - B. From April 14th to 17th 2016 at Calcutta - C. From April 11th to 14th 2016 at New-Delhi - D. From April 6th to 9th 2016 at Mumbai Correct answer: C. From April 11th to 14th 2016 at New-Delhi (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 35, question 117; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 117: C) ### Question 118 Indian Constitution Drafting Committee’s Chairman - A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad - B. Jawaharlal Nehru - C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - D. Gandhi Correct answer: C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 35, question 118; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 118: C) ### Question 119 Which year the Constitution of India (61st Amendment Act) lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years? - A. 1988 - B. 1987 - C. 1986 - D. 1985 Correct answer: A. 1988 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 36, question 119; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 119: A) ### Question 120 Article 63 of the Indian Constitution refers to - A. Vice-President - B. President - C. Prime Minister - D. Governor Correct answer: A. Vice-President (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 36, question 120; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 120: A) ### Question 121 Who is the chairperson of Niti Aayog? - A. President - B. Prime Minister - C. Vice-President - D. Supreme Court Judge Correct answer: B. Prime Minister (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 37, question 121; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 121: B) ### Question 122 The writ of Habeas Corpus is - A. To safeguard people from illegal arrest - B. The Petitioner who requires legal help to get his work done by respective Public Authorities - C. It probability a subordinate court from acting beyond its jurisdiction - D. It prevents usurpation of a public office Correct answer: A. To safeguard people from illegal arrest (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 37, question 122; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 122: A) ### Question 123 Match the following : (a) To eradicate the inequality in the society (b) Women depend on male companions (c) To stop the customs of child marriage (d) Cancer institute at Adyar 1. Beliefs passed through the generation 2. It proclaims the fame of Dr. Muthu Lakshmi 3. Social justice 4. Prohibition (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 4 2 - B. 2 3 1 4 - C. 1 4 2 3 - D. 4 2 3 1 Correct answer: A. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 38, question 123; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 123: A) ### Question 124 Which is known as the “Murmering Auditorium”? - A. Golkonda - B. Golkumbas - C. Gulberga - D. Jumma Masjid Correct answer: B. Golkumbas (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 39, question 124; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 124: B) ### Question 125 Which Mughal King killed the Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur? - A. Akbar - B. Aurangazeb - C. Shahjahan - D. Jahangir Correct answer: B. Aurangazeb (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 39, question 125; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 125: B) ### Question 126 The Pallava inscription at ________ refers to a great musician Rudracharya. - A. Kudumiyan Malai - B. Mamandur - C. Uthiramerur - D. Mahendravadi Correct answer: A. Kudumiyan Malai (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 40, question 126; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 126: A) ### Question 127 During the age of Kalabhras, a Jain monk who established Dravida Sangha at Madurai was - A. Vajranandhi - B. Parsava Munivar - C. Mahavir - D. Maha Kasabar Correct answer: A. Vajranandhi (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 40, question 127; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 127: A) ### Question 128 The leading producers of jute in the world is - A. India and Bangladesh - B. Srilanka and Pakistan - C. China and Japan - D. Singapore and Malaysia Correct answer: A. India and Bangladesh (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 41, question 128; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 128: A) ### Question 129 Asteroids are found between - A. Mars and Jupiter - B. Earth and Mars - C. Jupiter and Saturn - D. Mercury and Venus Correct answer: A. Mars and Jupiter (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 41, question 129; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 129: A) ### Question 130 Match the following : (a) Kandla (b) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Paradip (d) Haldia 1. Maharashtra 2. Gujarat 3. West Bengal 4. Orissa (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 2 4 1 - B. 4 1 3 2 - C. 2 3 1 4 - D. 2 1 4 3 Correct answer: D. 2 1 4 3 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 42, question 130; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 130: D) ### Question 131 Match : (a) Sathya Sodhak Samaj (b) Jeeva Karunyam (c) Dharma Paribalanam (d) Jeeva is Siva 1. Ramalinga Adigal 2. Jyotiba Phule 3. Swami Vivekanandha 4. Sri Narayana Guru (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 1 4 3 - B. 2 4 3 1 - C. 4 1 2 3 - D. 1 3 2 4 Correct answer: A. 2 1 4 3 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 43, question 131; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 131: A) ### Question 132 Which year has a special significance in Indian Economy as far as Economic Reforms are concerned? - A. 1952 - B. 1981 - C. 1991 - D. 2001 Correct answer: C. 1991 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 44, question 132; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 132: C) ### Question 133 Where is the diamond cutting industry located in India? - A. Lucknow - B. Surat - C. Ludiyana - D. Chandigar Correct answer: B. Surat (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 44, question 133; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 133: B) ### Question 134 Net National Product is - A. Gross Domestic Product – Depreciation - B. Gross National Product – Depreciation - C. Net National Product – Depreciation - D. Net Domestic Product – Depreciation Correct answer: B. Gross National Product – Depreciation (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 45, question 134; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 134: B) ### Question 135 When a person lives below the minimum subsistence level he is said to live in - A. Absolute poverty - B. Relative poverty - C. Abstract poverty - D. True poverty Correct answer: A. Absolute poverty (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 45, question 135; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 135: A) ### Question 136 (−1 2/7) + (−3 5/7) + (6 4/7) is ________. - A. 3/7 - B. 5/7 - C. 11/7 - D. 19/7 Correct answer: C. 11/7 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 46, question 136; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 136: C) ### Question 137 The population of a city in the year 2014 is 1,80,000 and increases at a rate of 20% per year. Find the population of the city in the year 2016? - A. 2,40,000 - B. 2,59,200 - C. 2,55,000 - D. 2,54,300 Correct answer: B. 2,59,200 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 46, question 137; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 137: B) ### Question 138 3 – 25 here, which of the following number is suitable in –, so that the number will be a perfect square? - A. 1 - B. 0 - C. 4 - D. 6 Correct answer: B. 0 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 47, question 138; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 138: B) ### Question 139 The average mark of 10 children is 80 then their total mark is - A. 200 - B. 300 - C. 800 - D. 400 Correct answer: C. 800 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 47, question 139; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 139: C) ### Question 140 A man and woman are engaged in a work. A man can do a piece of work in 4 days and the woman can do in 12 days. Find how many days will they take to finish it together? - A. 6 days - B. 5 days - C. 4 days - D. 3 days Correct answer: D. 3 days (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 47, question 140; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 140: D) ### Question 141 Which of the following set of measurements will form a right angle triangle? - A. 6, 9, 12 - B. 5, 8, 10 - C. 5, 5, 5√2 - D. 3, 4, 4√2 Correct answer: C. 5, 5, 5√2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 48, question 141; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 141: C) ### Question 142 The value of √(609 + √(248 + √(60 + √(7 + √81)))) - A. 20 - B. 25 - C. 16 - D. 9 Correct answer: B. 25 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 48, question 142; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 142: B) ### Question 143 The price of a house is decreased from rupees fifteen lakhs to rupees twelve lakhs. The percentage of decrease is - A. 10% - B. 20% - C. 30% - D. 40% Correct answer: B. 20% (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 49, question 143; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 143: B) ### Question 144 If 3(t − 3) = 5(2t + 1) then t = ? - A. −2 - B. 2 - C. −3 - D. 3 Correct answer: A. −2 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 49, question 144; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 144: A) ### Question 145 The value of (1.75×1.75 + 2×1.75×0.75 + 0.75×0.75) / (1.75×1.75 − 0.75×0.75) - A. 3.5 - B. 6.25 - C. 1 - D. 2.5 Correct answer: D. 2.5 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 50, question 145; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 145: D) ### Question 146 The value of 16³ + 7³ − 23³ is - A. −7728 - B. 7028 - C. 7728 - D. −7718 Correct answer: A. −7728 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 50, question 146; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 146: A) ### Question 147 Find the next term of 4 in the series is 1, 1, 2, 8, 3, 27, 4, … - A. 31 - B. 29 - C. 16 - D. 64 Correct answer: D. 64 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 51, question 147; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 147: D) ### Question 148 Three angles of a triangle are x − 30°, x − 45°, x + 15°, find the value of x. - A. 60° - B. 40° - C. 80° - D. 100° Correct answer: C. 80° (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 51, question 148; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 148: C) ### Question 149 The difference between simple interest and compound interest for a sum of Rs. 12,000 lent at 10% per annum in 2 years, is - A. Rs. 80 - B. Rs. 90 - C. Rs. 120 - D. Rs. 100 Correct answer: C. Rs. 120 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 51, question 149; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 149: C) ### Question 150 If you stand in a rectangular room, where two adjacent walls are covered with plane mirrors, the total number of your images will be - A. infinity - B. 1 - C. 3 - D. 0 Correct answer: C. 3 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 52, question 150; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 150: C) ### Question 151 Audible range of rabbit is - A. 100 – 32,000 Hz - B. 1,000 – 1,50,000 Hz - C. 1,000 – 1,00,000 Hz - D. 900 – 2,00,000 Hz Correct answer: C. 1,000 – 1,00,000 Hz (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 52, question 151; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 151: C) ### Question 152 Why vegetables and fruits turn brown on cutting? - A. Due to the reaction between phenolic compound and oxygen in air - B. Due to the formation of inorganic compound - C. Due to the formation of salts - D. Due to the formation of bases Correct answer: A. Due to the reaction between phenolic compound and oxygen in air (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 53, question 152; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 152: A) ### Question 153 Among the following which one is not a biofertilizer? - A. Anabaena - B. Nostoc - C. Lindane - D. Rhizobium Correct answer: C. Lindane (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 53, question 153; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 153: C) ### Question 154 Consider the statements : (a) Sterility is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin K. (b) Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D. - A. Both (a) and (b) are false - B. (a) is false and (b) is true - C. (a) is true and (b) is false - D. Both (a) and (b) are true Correct answer: A. Both (a) and (b) are false (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 54, question 154; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 154: A) ### Question 155 The valve which regulates the blood flow from right ventricle to the pulmonary artery - A. Semi-lunar valve - B. Auriculo-ventricular valve - C. Bi Cuspid valve - D. Tri Cuspid valve Correct answer: A. Semi-lunar valve (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 54, question 155; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 155: A) ### Question 156 Match List I and List II : List I – List II (a) Glycolysis (b) Kreb’s cycle (c) Electron transport chain (d) Fermentation 1. O₂ is not utilised 2. ATP are produced 3. Oxidation of pyruvic acid 4. Occurs in cytoplasm (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 2 1 - B. 4 3 2 1 - C. 1 3 4 2 - D. 2 4 1 3 Correct answer: B. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 55, question 156; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 156: B) ### Question 157 Who among the Indian-born American scientist bagged the prestigious award Lemelson-MIT prize worth 5,00,000 dollars? - A. Ajit Doval - B. Mohamed Nasheed - C. Ramesh Raskar - D. Jagdish Tytler Correct answer: C. Ramesh Raskar (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 56, question 157; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 157: C) ### Question 158 Who won the GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for the year 2016? - A. Sanjeev Galande - B. Raghavan Varadarajan - C. Sriram Ramasamy - D. Sanjay Mittal Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 56, question 158; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 158: ALL) ### Question 159 Who is the Chief Information Commissioner of India in September 2016? - A. P.K. Sinha - B. R.K. Narayanan - C. R.K. Mathoor - D. R.K. Koul Correct answer: C. R.K. Mathoor (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 57, question 159; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 159: C) ### Question 160 “Operation calm down” is associated with which state? - A. Tamilnadu - B. Andhra Pradesh - C. Jammu Kashmir - D. Bihar Correct answer: C. Jammu Kashmir (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 57, question 160; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 160: C) ### Question 161 Name the Battery that shuts down on over heating and restarts when the temperature becomes cool - A. Sodium ion - B. Lithium ion - C. Carbon ion - D. Potassium ion Correct answer: B. Lithium ion (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 58, question 161; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 161: B) ### Question 162 Name the person who was appointed as the ambassador on behalf of India to work for the cause of gender equality and progress of women in UNO for the year 2016 - A. Aishwarya Rai - B. Priyanka Chopra - C. Aishwarya Dhanush - D. Sania Mirza Correct answer: C. Aishwarya Dhanush (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 58, question 162; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 162: C) ### Question 163 What is the name of Ganga river cleaning scheme? - A. Namami Ganga scheme - B. Poorva Ganga scheme - C. Apoorva Ganga scheme - D. Ganga Yamuna scheme Correct answer: A. Namami Ganga scheme (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 59, question 163; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 163: A) ### Question 164 The INSAT-3DR was launched through rocket for Metereological Research on 8th September, 2016 by which rocket? - A. GSLV-F05 - B. PSLV-4 - C. Arianne - D. GSLV-3 Correct answer: A. GSLV-F05 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 59, question 164; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 164: A) ### Question 165 Who won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Rathna Award for Badminton in the year 2016? - A. Sakshi Malik - B. Mary Kom - C. Pradeep Kumar - D. P.V. Sindhu Correct answer: D. P.V. Sindhu (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 60, question 165; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 165: D) ### Question 166 Which year has been declared by UNO as the “International Year of Pulses”? - A. 2012 - B. 2013 - C. 2016 - D. 2015 Correct answer: C. 2016 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 60, question 166; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 166: C) ### Question 167 Match the following : Part-I – Part-II (a) Raj Bhavan (b) Rastrapathy Bhavan (c) Impeachment (d) Lt. Governor 1. President 2. Governor 3. Union Territories 4. Violation of the Constitution (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 4 3 2 - B. 2 3 4 1 - C. 4 2 3 1 - D. 2 1 4 3 Correct answer: D. 2 1 4 3 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 61, question 167; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 167: D) ### Question 168 The election process at the state level is supervised by - A. Chief Election Commissioner - B. Supreme Court Judge - C. Chief Electoral Officer - D. High Court Judge Correct answer: C. Chief Electoral Officer (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 62, question 168; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 168: C) ### Question 169 Find out the correct statement. The Indian Constitution contains - A. XXII parts, 449 Articles and 12 Schedules - B. XXI parts, 438 Articles and 8 Schedules - C. XXIII parts, 469 Articles and 21 Schedules - D. XX parts, 428 Articles and 18 Schedules Correct answer: A. XXII parts, 449 Articles and 12 Schedules (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 62, question 169; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 169: A) ### Question 170 Which of the following is incorrectly matched? - A. Assassination of Gandhiji – January 30, 1948 - B. Republic Day – January 26, 1950 - C. Independence day – August 15, 1947 - D. Constituent Assembly adopted National Anthem – January 23, 1950 Correct answer: D. Constituent Assembly adopted National Anthem – January 23, 1950 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 63, question 170; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 170: D) ### Question 171 Which of the following is correctly matched? - A. The President – Guardian of our Constitution - B. The Chief Minister – Appointed by the Governor - C. Supreme Court – Unique Identification - D. National Anthem – Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Correct answer: B. The Chief Minister – Appointed by the Governor (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 63, question 171; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 171: B) ### Question 172 Consumer Courts are set up in ________ tier system. - A. Two - B. Three - C. Four - D. Five Correct answer: B. Three (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 64, question 172; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 172: B) ### Question 173 The Tanjore king who-helped Vijayanagar king in the battle of Thalaikottai was - A. Sevappa Nayak - B. Achutappa Nayak - C. Ragunatha Nayak - D. King Sarfoji Correct answer: B. Achutappa Nayak (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 64, question 173; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 173: B) ### Question 174 Which of these describes the conquest and victories of Samudra Gupta? - A. Uthiramerur inscription - B. Allahabad Pillar inscription - C. Ihola inscription - D. Ashokas inscription Correct answer: B. Allahabad Pillar inscription (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 65, question 174; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 174: B) ### Question 175 Who was the last Sultan of Delhi Sulthanate? - A. Ibrahim Lodi - B. Sikkandar Lodi - C. Ibrahim Ali - D. Dowlath Khan Lodi Correct answer: A. Ibrahim Lodi (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 65, question 175; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 175: A) ### Question 176 Who built the Nalanda university? - A. Kumara Gupta - B. Shri Gupta - C. Chandra Gupta - D. Samudra Gupta Correct answer: A. Kumara Gupta (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 66, question 176; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 176: A) ### Question 177 Ox-bow lakes are formed in the - A. Valley region - B. Mountain region - C. Plain region - D. Delta region Correct answer: C. Plain region (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 66, question 177; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 177: C) ### Question 178 The shortest National Highway is - A. NH 48 - B. NH 9 - C. NH 45 A - D. NH 47 A Correct answer: D. NH 47 A (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 67, question 178; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 178: D) ### Question 179 Match the following : (a) Grey revolution (b) Golden revolution (c) Yellow revolution (d) Blue revolution 1. Oil seeds 2. Eggs and poultry 3. Marine products 4. Horticulture (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 4 1 3 - B. 4 2 3 1 - C. 3 1 4 2 - D. 2 1 4 3 Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 67, question 179; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 179: ALL) ### Question 180 National motto “Satyameva Jayate” hence forth appears as “Vaimaye Vellum” in Tamil was announced by - A. Arabind Ghosh - B. Periyar - C. Kamaraj - D. Annadurai Correct answer: D. Annadurai (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 68, question 180; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 180: D) ### Question 181 Where was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar born? - A. Mhow - B. Makkavu - C. Sarayu - D. Lucknow Correct answer: A. Mhow (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 68, question 181; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 181: A) ### Question 182 How many years V.O.C. was sentenced to imprisonment? - A. 30 - B. 35 - C. 40 - D. 34 Correct answer: C. 40 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 68, question 182; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 182: C) ### Question 183 Who remarked “The light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere”? - A. Vallabai Patel - B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad - C. Mount Batten - D. Jawaharlal Nehru Correct answer: D. Jawaharlal Nehru (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 69, question 183; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 183: D) ### Question 184 Who chaired the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay? - A. Madan Mohan Malavya - B. W.C. Banerjee - C. Pherozeshah Mehta - D. Surendranath Banerjee Correct answer: B. W.C. Banerjee (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 69, question 184; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 184: B) ### Question 185 In India the organisation which was responsible for self-sufficiency in food production was - A. CSIR - B. ICAR - C. ISRO - D. ICMR Correct answer: B. ICAR (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 70, question 185; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 185: B) ### Question 186 As explained by Robert Malthus, Population increases in the - A. Proportionate ratio - B. Geometric ratio - C. Arithmetic ratio - D. Smaller ratio Correct answer: B. Geometric ratio (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 70, question 186; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 186: B) ### Question 187 Which plan was implemented after the Annual Plans of 1966 – 69? - A. Second Five Year Plan - B. Fifth Five Year Plan - C. Third Five Year Plan - D. Fourth Five Year Plan Correct answer: D. Fourth Five Year Plan (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 71, question 187; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 187: D) ### Question 188 “Bachpan Bachao Andolan” is an organisation that fights against - A. Child labour - B. Bonded labour - C. Child marriage - D. Poverty Correct answer: A. Child labour (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 71, question 188; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 188: A) ### Question 189 The base of a triangle is four times its height and its area is 50 m². The length of the base is - A. 10 m - B. 15 m - C. 20 m - D. 25 m Correct answer: C. 20 m (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 72, question 189; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 189: C) ### Question 190 A can do a piece of work in 20 days and B can do it in 25 days. Both of them finished the work and earned Rs. 3,600. Then A’s share is - A. Rs. 1,600 - B. Rs. 2,000 - C. Rs. 3,000 - D. Rs. 3,100 Correct answer: B. Rs. 2,000 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 72, question 190; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 190: B) ### Question 191 If (7/12)⁻⁴ × (7/12)³ˣ = (7/12)⁵; then the value of x is - A. −1 - B. 1 - C. 2 - D. 3 Correct answer: D. 3 (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 73, question 191; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 191: D) ### Question 192 If 22 men can build a wall of 110 meters in 10 days. The length of a similar wall built by 30 men in 6 days is - A. 100 mts - B. 90 mts - C. 80 mts - D. 70 mts Correct answer: B. 90 mts (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 73, question 192; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 192: B) ### Question 193 If the ratio of length and breadth of a rectangle is 4 : 7. Find the length while its breadth is 77 cm. - A. 22 cm - B. 33 cm - C. 44 cm - D. 55 cm Correct answer: C. 44 cm (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 74, question 193; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 193: C) ### Question 194 A room is 5 m 40 cm long and 4 m 50 cm broad. Its Area is - A. 23.4 m² - B. 24.3 m² - C. 25 m² - D. 98.01 m² Correct answer: B. 24.3 m² (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 74, question 194; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 194: B) ### Question 195 Simplify 5 1/4 + 4 3/4 + 7 5/8 + 6 7/8 ÷ 11 3/4 - A. 98/47 - B. 108/49 - C. 98/45 - D. 96/47 Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 75, question 195; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 195: ALL) ### Question 196 Find the rate of interest at which, a sum of money becomes 9/4 times in 2 years. - A. 69 1/2% - B. 67 1/2% - C. 62 1/2% - D. 61 1/2% Correct answer: C. 62 1/2% (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 75, question 196; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 196: C) ### Question 197 The breadth, height and volume of a cuboid are 10 cm, 11 cm and 3080 cm³ respectively. Find the length of the cuboid. - A. 21 cm - B. 28 cm - C. 24 cm - D. 30 cm Correct answer: B. 28 cm (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 76, question 197; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 197: B) ### Question 198 Which medicine is known as “THE QUEEN OF DRUGS”? - A. ATROPIN - B. POLYMIXIN - C. STREPTOMYCIN - D. PENICILLIN Correct answer: D. PENICILLIN (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 76, question 198; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 198: D) ### Question 199 A man bought an old bicycle for Rs. 1,500. He spends Rs. 500 on its repair and sells it for Rs. 1,800. Find the percentage of his loss. - A. 10% - B. 15% - C. 20% - D. 5% Correct answer: A. 10% (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 77, question 199; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 199: A) ### Question 200 Find the LCM of a³b⁴, ab⁵ and a²b⁷ - A. a⁷b³ - B. a³b⁷ - C. a²b⁵ - D. ab⁵ Correct answer: B. a³b⁷ (Final answer key) Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 77, question 200; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 200: B) ## Sources - [Question papers and answer keys](https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/English/answerkeys.aspx) - [Older question papers (2007-2012)](https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/english/previous-questions.html)