# TNPSC Group 4 2024 question paper with answer key > This is the Group 4 / VAO (Combined Civil Services Examination-IV) question paper of 2024 (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-4-2024-question-paper ### Question 1 ‘வா’ என்ற வேர்ச்சொல்லின் வினைமுற்று - A. வந்தாள் - B. வந்த - C. வந்து - D. வந்தவர் Correct answer: A. வந்தாள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 3, question 1; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 1: A) ### Question 2 இராமன் வந்தான் – எவ்வகைத் தொடர் என அறிந்து எழுது. - A. வினைமுற்றுத் தொடர் - B. எழுவாய்த் தொடர் - C. பெயரெச்சத் தொடர் - D. வினையெச்சத் தொடர் Correct answer: B. எழுவாய்த் தொடர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 3, question 2; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 2: B) ### Question 3 ஓர் அடியுள் முதல், மூன்று, நாலாம் சீர்களில் முதலெழுத்து அளவொத்து நிற்க, இரண்டாம் எழுத்து ஒன்றிவரத் தொடுப்பது ________ எதுகை ஆகும். - A. கூழை எதுகை - B. கீழ்க்கதுவாய் எதுகை - C. ஒரூஉ எதுகை - D. மேற்கதுவாய் எதுகை Correct answer: D. மேற்கதுவாய் எதுகை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 3, question 3; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 3: D) ### Question 4 இச்சொல்லின் பொருள் நனந்தலை உலகம் - A. அகன்ற உலகம் - B. நீர் சூழ் உலகம் - C. மலை சூழ் உலகம் - D. மழை தரும் உலகம் Correct answer: A. அகன்ற உலகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 4, question 4; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 4: A) ### Question 5 பழமொழியினை நிறைவு செய்க. மரத்தை இலை காக்கும் - A. மானத்தை மழை காக்கும் - B. பயிரை குணம் காக்கும் - C. மானத்தைப் பணம் காக்கும் - D. உயிரைச் சொல் காக்கும் Correct answer: C. மானத்தைப் பணம் காக்கும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 4, question 5; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 5: C) ### Question 6 மோனைச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறி. நந்தவனம் கண் திறந்து நற்றமிழ்ப் பூ எடுத்து பண்ணோடு பாட்டிசைத்துப் பார் போற்ற வந்தாயோ! - A. கண் – பண்ணோடு - B. நந்தவனம் – நற்றமிழ் - C. பண்ணோடு – வந்தாயோ - D. திறந்து – நற்றமிழ் Correct answer: B. நந்தவனம் – நற்றமிழ் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 4, question 6; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 6: B) ### Question 7 பொருத்தமான பொருளைத் தேர்வு செய்க. ‘நெல்லிக்காய் மூட்டையைக் கொட்டினார் போல’ - A. பயனற்ற செயல் - B. தற்செயல் நிகழ்வு - C. தடையின்றி மிகுதியாக - D. ஒற்றுமையின்மை Correct answer: D. ஒற்றுமையின்மை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 4, question 7; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 7: D) ### Question 8 விடைக்கேற்ற வினா அமைக்க. மீனாட்சி சுந்தரனார் தல புராணங்களைப் பாடுவதில் சிறந்தவர். - A. தல புராணங்கள் என்றால் என்ன? - B. தல புராணங்கள் எத்தனை வகைப்படும்? - C. மீனாட்சி சுந்தரனார் தல புராணங்களை எப்படி பாடினார்? - D. தல புராணங்களைப் பாடுவதில் சிறந்தவர் யார்? Correct answer: D. தல புராணங்களைப் பாடுவதில் சிறந்தவர் யார்? (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 5, question 8; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 8: D) ### Question 9 செந்தமிழ் – இலக்கணக் குறிப்பு தருக. - A. ஒன்றன் பால் வினைமுற்று விகுதி - B. இரண்டாம் வேற்றுமைத் தொகை - C. பண்புத் தொகை - D. வினைத் தொகை Correct answer: C. பண்புத் தொகை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 5, question 9; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 9: C) ### Question 10 ‘காவ்ய தரிசனம்’ எனும் வடமொழி நூலின் தமிழ் நூலாக அமைந்தது. - A. மாறனலங்காரம் - B. தண்டியலங்காரம் - C. திவாகர நிகண்டு - D. பிங்கல நிகண்டு Correct answer: B. தண்டியலங்காரம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 5, question 10; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 10: B) ### Question 11 சொற்களை ஒழுங்குப்படுத்தி சொற்றொடர் ஆக்குதல். - A. வேந்தர்சேர்ந்து ஒழுகுவார் இகல் - B. இகல்வேந்தர் சேர்ந்துஒழுகு வார் - C. இகல்சேர்ந்து வேந்தர்வார் ஒழுகு - D. வேந்தர்சேர்ந்து இகல்வார் ஒழுகு Correct answer: B. இகல்வேந்தர் சேர்ந்துஒழுகு வார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 5, question 11; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 11: B) ### Question 12 மரபுப் பிழைகளை நீக்கி எழுதுக. இல்லத்தின் அருகே புதிதாகக் கூரை போட்டனர் - A. கூரை வேய்ந்தனர் - B. கூரை முடைந்தனர் - C. கூரை செய்தனர் - D. கூரை வனைந்தார் Correct answer: A. கூரை வேய்ந்தனர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 6, question 12; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 12: A) ### Question 13 பொருந்தாச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக. - A. செப்பல் ஓசை - B. துள்ளல் ஓசை - C. அகவல் ஓசை - D. ஓங்கல் ஓசை Correct answer: D. ஓங்கல் ஓசை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 6, question 13; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 13: D) ### Question 14 எதிர்ச்சொல் அறிதல் : ஊக்கம் - A. ஆர்வம் - B. உற்சாகம் - C. சோர்வு - D. தெளிவு Correct answer: C. சோர்வு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 6, question 14; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 14: C) ### Question 15 பிரித்து எழுதுக : ‘நீளுழைப்பு’ என்பதைப் பிரித்து எழுதுக. - A. நீளு + உழைப்பு - B. நீண் + உழைப்பு - C. நீண்ட + உழைப்பு - D. நீள் + உழைப்பு Correct answer: D. நீள் + உழைப்பு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 6, question 15; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 15: D) ### Question 16 படமாடக் கோயில் பகவற்கு ஒன்று ஈயில் நடமாடக் கோயில் நம்பர்க்கு அங்குஆகா நடமாடக் கோயில் நம்பர்க்கு ஒன்று ஈயில் படமாடக் கோயில் பகவற்கு அதுஆமே. – இப்பாடலில் பயின்று வந்துள்ள மோனை ________ - A. இணை மோனை - B. ஒரூஉ மோனை - C. பொழிப்பு மோனை - D. கூழை மோனை Correct answer: C. பொழிப்பு மோனை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 7, question 16; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 16: C) ### Question 17 எவ்வகை வாக்கியம் என அறிக. பூக்களைப் பறிக்காதீர் - A. செய்தி வாக்கியம் - B. கட்டளை வாக்கியம் - C. வினா வாக்கியம் - D. பிறவினை வாக்கியம் Correct answer: B. கட்டளை வாக்கியம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 7, question 17; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 17: B) ### Question 18 இமிழிசை – இலக்கணக் குறிப்பு அறிக. - A. பண்புத் தொகை - B. வினைத் தொகை - C. வினையாலணையும் பெயர் - D. வினைமுற்று Correct answer: B. வினைத் தொகை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 7, question 18; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 18: B) ### Question 19 மல்லிகை சூடினாள் என்பது - A. பண்பாகு பெயர் - B. தொழிலாகு பெயர் - C. பொருளாகு பெயர் - D. காலவாகு பெயர் Correct answer: C. பொருளாகு பெயர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 7, question 19; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 19: C) ### Question 20 பயனில்லாத களர்நிலத்திற்கு ஒப்பானவர்கள் - A. வலிமையற்றவர் - B. கல்லாதவர் - C. ஒழுக்கமற்றவர் - D. அன்பில்லாதவர் Correct answer: B. கல்லாதவர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 8, question 20; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 20: B) ### Question 21 திருக்குறளின் வழியில் துன்பப்படுபவர் - A. தீக்காயம் பட்டவர் - B. தீயினால் சுட்டவர் - C. பொருளைக் காக்காதவர் - D. நாவைக் காக்காதவர் Correct answer: D. நாவைக் காக்காதவர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 8, question 21; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 21: D) ### Question 22 நச்சப் படாதவன் செல்வம் நடுஊருள் நச்சு மரம்பழுத் தற்று – இக்குறளில் இடம்பெற்றுள்ள அணி யாது? - A. உவமையணி - B. பிறிதுமொழிதல் அணி - C. வேற்றுமையணி - D. தன்மையணி Correct answer: A. உவமையணி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 8, question 22; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 22: A) ### Question 23 கீழ்க்கண்டவற்றில் ஔவையார் இயற்றிய நூல் - A. வெற்றி வேற்கை - B. அருங்கலச்செப்பு - C. நன்னெறி - D. ஞானக்குறள் Correct answer: D. ஞானக்குறள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 8, question 23; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 23: D) ### Question 24 கரைபொரு – இலக்கணக் குறிப்பு வரைக. - A. ஆறாம் வேற்றுமை தொகை - B. இரண்டாம் வேற்றுமை தொகை - C. உவமைத் தொகை - D. பண்புத் தொகை Correct answer: B. இரண்டாம் வேற்றுமை தொகை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 9, question 24; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 24: B) ### Question 25 புறநானூற்றின் சில பாடல்களை ஆங்கிலத்தில் மொழிபெயர்த்தவர் யார்? - A. திரு. கால்டுவெல் - B. திரு. ஜி.யு. போப் - C. திரு. வீரமாமுனிவர் - D. திரு. சீகன்பால்கு Correct answer: B. திரு. ஜி.யு. போப் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 9, question 25; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 25: B) ### Question 26 “வலவன் ஏவா வானூர்தி” – எனும் பாடல் வரி இடம் பெற்ற நூல் - A. அகநானூறு - B. புறநானூறு - C. ஐங்குறுநூறு - D. குறுந்தொகை Correct answer: B. புறநானூறு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 9, question 26; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 26: B) ### Question 27 புறநானூறு – இந்நூலை The Four Hundred Songs of War and Wisdom : An Anthology of poems from Classical Tamil, the Purananuru என்னும் தலைப்பில் மொழிபெயர்த்தவர் - A. டாக்டர். கால்டுவெல் - B. ஜி.யு. போப் - C. பெர்சிவல் பாதிரியார் - D. ஜார்ஜ் எல். ஹார்ட் Correct answer: D. ஜார்ஜ் எல். ஹார்ட் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 9, question 27; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 27: D) ### Question 28 கிறிஸ்துவின் வருகையை அறிவித்த முன்னோடி - A. அருளப்பன் - B. யோவான் - C. சந்தாசாகிப் - D. சன்னியாசி Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 10, question 28; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 28: A/B) ### Question 29 தேம்பாவணியின் பாட்டுடைத் தலைவன் யார்? - A. இயேசு - B. மரியாள் - C. யூதாஸ் - D. வளன் Correct answer: D. வளன் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 10, question 29; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 29: D) ### Question 30 முத்தொள்ளாயிரம் காட்டும் போர்க்களச் சிறப்புடைய நாடு - A. தொண்டை நாடு - B. சேர நாடு - C. பாண்டிய நாடு - D. சோழ நாடு Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 10, question 30; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 30: B/C/D) ### Question 31 “சேரிமொழியாற் செவ்விதிற் கிளந்து தேர்தல் வேண்டாது குறித்தது தோன்றிற் புலனென மொழிப் புலனுணர்ந் தோரே” – தொல்காப்பியரின் இவ்வடிகள் குறிப்பிடும் இலக்கியம் - A. தூது - B. குறவஞ்சி - C. கலம்பகம் - D. பள்ளு Correct answer: D. பள்ளு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 10, question 31; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 31: D) ### Question 32 சந்து இலக்கியம் (அ) வாயில் இலக்கியம் என்று அழைக்கப்படுவது - A. பள்ளு - B. தூது - C. குறவஞ்சி - D. கலம்பகம் Correct answer: B. தூது (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 10, question 32; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 32: B) ### Question 33 சங்க இலக்கியங்களில் ‘கரகாட்டம்’ எவ்வாறு அழைக்கப்படுகிறது? - A. குடக்கூத்து - B. தெருக்கூத்து - C. சக்திக்கரகம் - D. உடுக்கை ஆட்டம் Correct answer: A. குடக்கூத்து (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 11, question 33; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 33: A) ### Question 34 “யோக சமாதி உகந்தவர் சித்தரே” என்றவர் - A. அகத்தியர் - B. திருமூலர் - C. கடுவெளிச் சித்தர் - D. பாரதியார் Correct answer: B. திருமூலர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 11, question 34; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 34: B) ### Question 35 வெட்ட வெளியைக் கடவுளாக வழிபடுபவர் - A. பாம்பாட்டிச் சித்தர் - B. குதம்பைச் சித்தர் - C. அழுகுணிச் சித்தர் - D. கடுவெளிச் சித்தர் Correct answer: D. கடுவெளிச் சித்தர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 11, question 35; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 35: D) ### Question 36 ‘புலமைப் பெருங்கடல்’ என அழைக்கப் பெற்றவர். - A. உ.வே. சாமிநாதர் - B. மு. வரதராசனார் - C. வ.சுப. மாணிக்கனார் - D. தெ.பொ. மீனாட்சி சுந்தரனார் Correct answer: A. உ.வே. சாமிநாதர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 12, question 36; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 36: A) ### Question 37 காந்தியடிகள் தமிழகம் வந்தபோதெல்லாம் அவரது மேடைப் பேச்சினை மொழிபெயர்த்தவர். - A. மு. வரதராசனார் - B. ம.பொ. சிவஞானம் - C. திரு.வி. கலியாணசுந்தரனார் - D. சி.என். அண்ணாதுரை Correct answer: C. திரு.வி. கலியாணசுந்தரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 12, question 37; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 37: C) ### Question 38 தமிழ் வடமொழியின் மகளன்று; அது தனிக் குடும்பத்திற்கு உரிய மொழி; சமஸ்கிருதக் கலப்பின்றி அது தனித்தியங்கும் ஆற்றல் பெற்ற மொழி – எனக் கூறியவர் - A. அகத்தியலிங்கம் - B. ஹோக்கன் - C. கால்டுவெல் - D. பிரான்ஸிஸ் எல்லிஸ் Correct answer: C. கால்டுவெல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 12, question 38; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 38: C) ### Question 39 “தாதாசாகேப் பால்கே” விருது முதன்முதலில் தொடங்கப்பட்ட ஆண்டு எது? - A. 1965 - B. 1969 - C. 1990 - D. 1996 Correct answer: B. 1969 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 12, question 39; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 39: B) ### Question 40 “நாடகக்கலையை மீட்டெடுப்பதே தமது குறிக்கோள்” என்றவர் - A. சங்கரதாசு சுவாமிகள் - B. ந. முத்துசாமி - C. பம்மல் சம்பந்த முதலியார் - D. கோமல் சுவாமிநாதன் Correct answer: B. ந. முத்துசாமி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 12, question 40; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 40: B) ### Question 41 ஆசியாவிலேயே மிகப் பழமையான நூலகம் என்ற புகழுக்குரியது - A. அண்ணா நூற்றாண்டு நூலகம் - B. திருவனந்தபுரம் நடுவண் நூலகம் - C. கன்னிமாரா நூலகம் - D. தஞ்சை சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம் Correct answer: D. தஞ்சை சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 13, question 41; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 41: D) ### Question 42 மஞ்சட்கர்மாலைக்கு எளிய மருந்தாக இன்றும் பயன்பட்டு வரும் செடி - A. கீழ்க்காய்நெல்லி - B. கீழாநெல்லி - C. கீழ்வாய்நெல்லி - D. இவை மூன்றும் Correct answer: D. இவை மூன்றும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 13, question 42; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 42: D) ### Question 43 உப்பளத் தொழிலாளர் உவர்ப்பு வாழ்க்கையைக் குறிக்கும் புதினம். - A. அலைவாய்க் கரையில் - B. கரிப்பு மணிகள் - C. ஒரு கடலோர கிராமம் - D. சேற்றில் மனிதர்கள் Correct answer: B. கரிப்பு மணிகள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 13, question 43; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 43: B) ### Question 44 ‘தினத்தந்தி’ நாளிதழில் பணியாற்றிய தமிழ்ப் படைப்பாளர் - A. மா. இராமலிங்கம் - B. ப. சிங்காரம் - C. ஜெயகாந்தன் - D. பிச்சாமூர்த்தி Correct answer: B. ப. சிங்காரம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 13, question 44; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 44: B) ### Question 45 முத்துராமலிங்கத்தேவரை ‘தேசியம் காத்த செம்மல்’ என்று பாராட்டியவர் யார்? - A. ப. ஜீவானந்தம் - B. திரு.வி. கலியாணசுந்தரனார் - C. காமராசர் - D. அறிஞர். அண்ணா Correct answer: B. திரு.வி. கலியாணசுந்தரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 13, question 45; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 45: B) ### Question 46 உலகின் பல்வேறு பகுதிகளில் நடக்கும் நிகழ்வுகளைப் படமாகக் காட்டுவதற்கான பெயர் - A. விளக்கப்படம் - B. கருத்துப்படம் - C. செய்திப்படம் - D. பிரசாரப்படம் Correct answer: C. செய்திப்படம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 14, question 46; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 46: C) ### Question 47 தமிழ் மொழியில் நவீனக்கதை இலக்கியத்தினை தொடக்கத்திலேயே செழுமைப்படுத்தியவர் - A. பி.எஸ். ராமையா - B. கு.ப. ராஜகோபாலன் - C. கல்கி - D. புதுமைப்பித்தன் Correct answer: D. புதுமைப்பித்தன் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 14, question 47; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 47: D) ### Question 48 தெருக்கூத்தைத் தமிழ்க்கலையின் முக்கிய அடையாளமாக உருவாக்கியவர் - A. ந. முத்துசாமி - B. கலாப்ரியா - C. சுரதா - D. பாவாணர் Correct answer: A. ந. முத்துசாமி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 14, question 48; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 48: A) ### Question 49 காந்தியடிகள் பெற்றோரிடம் அன்பாக நடந்துகொள்ள காரணமாக அமைந்த நூல் எது? - A. பகவத் கீதை - B. அன்பு உள்ளம் - C. அரிச்சந்திர நாடகம் - D. சிரவண பிதுர்பத்தி Correct answer: D. சிரவண பிதுர்பத்தி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 14, question 49; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 49: D) ### Question 50 பொருத்துக : (a) அலெக்சாண்டர் பெயின் (b) ஹாங்க் மாக்னஸ்கி (c) ஜான் – ஷெப்பர்டு பாரன் (d) மைக்கேல் ஆல்ட்ரிச் 1. குறியீடுகளை மின்னாற்றலுடன் அச்சிடுதல் 2. இணைய வணிகம் 3. கணினி மூலம் தொலைநகல் எடுக்கும் இயந்திரம் 4. தானியங்கிப் பண இயந்திரம் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 3 4 2 - B. 1 4 2 3 - C. 1 3 2 4 - D. 2 4 1 3 Correct answer: A. 1 3 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 15, question 50; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 50: A) ### Question 51 “தமிழ்ப் பதிப்புலகின் தலைமகன்” என்று போற்றப்படுபவர். - A. சச்சிதானந்தன் - B. ஆறுமுகநாவலர் - C. சி.வை. தாமோதரனார் - D. உ.வே. சாமிநாதர் Correct answer: C. சி.வை. தாமோதரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 15, question 51; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 51: C) ### Question 52 கூற்று 1 : மாநகராட்சிக் கூட்டத்திற்குத் தலைமை வகித்தவர் இராஜாஜி. கூற்று 2 : அக்கூட்டத்தில் “தலையைக் கொடுத்தேனும் தலைநகரைக் காப்போம்” என்று ம.பொ.சி. முழங்கினார் - A. கூற்று 1 மட்டும் சரி - B. கூற்று 2 மட்டும் சரி - C. கூற்று 1ம் கூற்று 2ம் சரி - D. இரு கூற்றுகளும் தவறு Correct answer: B. கூற்று 2 மட்டும் சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 15, question 52; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 52: B) ### Question 53 திருச்சிராப்பள்ளிக்கு அருகில் அமைந்துள்ள அல்லூரில் “திருவள்ளுவர் தவச்சாலையை” அமைத்தவர் - A. தேவநேயப்பாவாணர் - B. இரா. இளங்குமரனார் - C. ம.பொ. சிவஞானம் - D. காயிதே மில்லத் Correct answer: B. இரா. இளங்குமரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 15, question 53; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 53: B) ### Question 54 இராசராச சோழனுக்கு கோயில் கட்டவேண்டுமென்ற ஆர்வத்தைத் தூண்டிய கோயில் எது? - A. இராமேஸ்வரம் கோயில் - B. பல்லவ குடைவரைக் கோயில் - C. மதுரை மீனாட்சி கோயில் - D. இராசசிம்மேச்சுரம் கோயில் Correct answer: D. இராசசிம்மேச்சுரம் கோயில் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 15, question 54; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 54: D) ### Question 55 குந்தி தின்றால் குன்றும் கரையும் என்னும் பழமொழி உணர்த்தும் பொருளை எழுது. - A. பயனற்ற சொல் - B. உழைக்காதவன் செல்வம் அழியும் - C. எளிதில் மனதில் பதித்தல் - D. தற்செயல் நிகழ்வு Correct answer: B. உழைக்காதவன் செல்வம் அழியும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 16, question 55; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 55: B) ### Question 56 அகர வரிசைப்படுத்துக. இசைக் கருவிகளின் பெயர்களை அகர வரிசைப்படுத்துக. படகம், தவில், கணப்பறை, உடுக்கை, நாகசுரம், மகுடி - A. தவில், படகம், கணப்பறை, நாகசுரம், மகுடி, உடுக்கை - B. உடுக்கை, கணப்பறை, தவில், நாகசுரம், படகம், மகுடி - C. படகம், உடுக்கை, மகுடி, நாகசுரம், கணப்பறை, தவில் - D. நாகசுரம், கணப்பறை, உடுக்கை, தவில், மகுடி, படகம் Correct answer: B. உடுக்கை, கணப்பறை, தவில், நாகசுரம், படகம், மகுடி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 16, question 56; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 56: B) ### Question 57 “மனக்குரங்கு” என்னும் சொல்லிற்கு இலக்கணக் குறிப்புத் தருக. - A. உருவகம் - B. வினையெச்சம் - C. உவமைத்தொகை - D. உரிச்சொற்றொடர் Correct answer: A. உருவகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 17, question 57; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 57: A) ### Question 58 பொருந்தாச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக. - A. கடல் - B. ஆழி - C. பரவை - D. ஆறு Correct answer: D. ஆறு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 17, question 58; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 58: D) ### Question 59 பிழை திருத்தம் செய்க. - A. மயில் அலறும் குயில் கூவும் ஆந்தை அகவும் - B. மயில் அகவும் குயில் அலறும் ஆந்தை கூவும் - C. மயில் அகவும் குயில் கூவும் ஆந்தை அலறும் - D. மயில் கூவும் குயில் அலறும் ஆந்தை அகவும் Correct answer: C. மயில் அகவும் குயில் கூவும் ஆந்தை அலறும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 17, question 59; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 59: C) ### Question 60 பிழை திருத்தம் செய்க. - A. வாழைப்பழத் தோல் சறுக்கி ஏழைக் கிழவன் வியாழக்கிழமை கீழே விழுந்தான் - B. வாழைப்பழ தோல் சறுக்கி ஏழை கிழவன் வியாழக்கிழமை கீழே விழுந்தான் - C. வாழைப்பழத் தோல் சறுக்கி ஏழைக் கிழவன் வியாழக்கிழமைக் கீழே விழுந்தான் - D. வாழைப்பழத் தோல் சருக்கி ஏழைக் கிழவன் வியாழக்கிழமைக் கீழே விழுந்தான் Correct answer: A. வாழைப்பழத் தோல் சறுக்கி ஏழைக் கிழவன் வியாழக்கிழமை கீழே விழுந்தான் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 17, question 60; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 60: A) ### Question 61 பிறவினைச் சொற்களைக் கண்டறிக. - A. நனைந்தான், படித்தான் - B. திருத்தினான், நனைந்தான் - C. வருவித்தான், திருத்தினான் - D. படித்தான், வருவித்தான் Correct answer: C. வருவித்தான், திருத்தினான் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 18, question 61; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 61: C) ### Question 62 பின்வரும் தொடரைக் கண்டறிக. ‘பூங்குழலி யாழ் மீட்டினாள்’ - A. எதிர்மறைத் தொடர் - B. செய்வினைத் தொடர் - C. செயப்பாட்டு வினைத் தொடர் - D. விழைவுத் தொடர் Correct answer: B. செய்வினைத் தொடர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 18, question 62; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 62: B) ### Question 63 விடைக்கேற்ற வினா அமைத்தல். வணிக அறிவியல் முதலீட்டைப் பெருக்குவதற்காகப் பொருள்களைக் கண்டுபிடிக்கிறது. - A. வணிக அறிவியல் என்றால் என்ன? - B. எத்தகைய முதலீட்டைப் பெருக்குவதற்காகப் பொருள்களைக் கண்டுபிடிக்கிறது? - C. வணிக அறிவியல் முதலீட்டைப் பெறுவதற்கு பொருள்களை கண்டுபிடிக்கிறதா? - D. எந்த முதலீட்டை பெருக்க வேண்டும்? Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 18, question 63; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 63: ALL) ### Question 64 அகர வரிசைப்படுத்துக. கேள்வர், பொளிக்கும், நசைஇ, போத்து, மஞ்ஞை, நல்குவர், சாவகர் - A. கேள்வர், சாவகர், நல்குவர், நசைஇ, பொளிக்கும், மஞ்ஞை, போத்து - B. சாவகர், நசைஇ, நல்குவர், கேள்வர், பொளிக்கும், மஞ்ஞை, போத்து - C. கேள்வர், சாவகர், நசைஇ, நல்குவர், பொளிக்கும், போத்து, மஞ்ஞை - D. கேள்வர், சாவகர், நல்குவர், நசைஇ, பொளிக்கும், போத்து, மஞ்ஞை Correct answer: C. கேள்வர், சாவகர், நசைஇ, நல்குவர், பொளிக்கும், போத்து, மஞ்ஞை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 19, question 64; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 64: C) ### Question 65 தா என்ற வேர்ச்சொல்லின் வினையாலணையும் பெயர் ________ - A. தந்து - B. தந்த - C. தந்தது - D. தந்தவர் Correct answer: D. தந்தவர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 19, question 65; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 65: D) ### Question 66 வேர்ச்சொல்லை தேர்வு செய்க. மலர் வீட்டுக்குச் சென்றாள். [அச்சில் அடிக்கோடிட்ட சொல்: சென்றாள்] - A. சென்ற - B. செல்ல - C. செல் - D. சென்று Correct answer: C. செல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 19, question 66; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 66: C) ### Question 67 ஒலி வேறுபாடறிந்து சரியான பொருளை அறிதல். சூல், சூழ், சூள் - A. கருப்பம், சுற்று, சபதம் - B. சபதம், சுவர், தானியம் - C. ஆலோசனை, ஆணை, வாயில் - D. ஆணை, முற்றுகையிடு, சருமம் Correct answer: A. கருப்பம், சுற்று, சபதம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 19, question 67; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 67: A) ### Question 68 பிழையற்ற தொடரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. எங்களூரில் புலவர் ஒருவர் வாழ்ந்தார் - B. எங்களூரில் புலவர் இருவர் வாழ்ந்தது - C. எங்களூரில் பல புலவர்கள் வாழ்ந்தார் - D. எங்களூரில் புலவர்கள் வாழ்ந்தாள் Correct answer: A. எங்களூரில் புலவர் ஒருவர் வாழ்ந்தார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 19, question 68; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 68: A) ### Question 69 கீழ்க்காணும் சொல்வழக்கினை வரிசைப்படுத்துக. (I) நாகரிகம் கருதி மறைமுகமாகக் குறிப்பிடுதல் இடக்கரடக்கல் (II) மங்கலமான சொற்களை மாற்றி மங்கலம் இல்லாச் சொற்களால் குறிப்பிடுதல் மங்கலம் (III) ஒரு சொல்லுக்கு மாற்றாக வேறு சொல்லைப் பயன்படுத்தும் முறையே இடக்கரடக்கல், மங்கலம் ஆகியனவாகும் - A. (I) சரி (II) சரி (III) தவறு - B. (I) சரி (II) தவறு (III) சரி - C. (I) சரி (II) தவறு (III) தவறு - D. (I) தவறு (II) சரி (III) சரி Correct answer: B. (I) சரி (II) தவறு (III) சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 20, question 69; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 69: B) ### Question 70 வெண்பா-வுக்குரிய ஓசை - A. துள்ளல் - B. தூங்கல் - C. அகவல் - D. செப்பல் Correct answer: D. செப்பல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 20, question 70; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 70: D) ### Question 71 பொருத்தமான பொருளைத் தேர்வு செய்தல். (a) முல்லைப்பாட்டு (b) கர்சிக்காண்டம் (c) சிலப்பதிகாரம் (d) காலக்கணிதம் 1. கண்ணதாசன் 2. இளங்கோவடிகள் 3. நப்பூதனார் 4. அதிவீரராமப்பாண்டியர் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 3 4 2 1 - C. 2 4 3 1 - D. 2 3 1 4 Correct answer: B. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 20, question 71; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 71: B) ### Question 72 ஐ – எனும் ஓரெழுத்து ஒரு மொழியின் பொருள் - A. அரசன் - B. வீரன் - C. ஒற்றன் - D. தலைவன் Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 21, question 72; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 72: A/D) ### Question 73 Fiction என்னும் சொல்லின் தமிழ்ச்சொல் - A. வனைவு - B. புனைவு - C. புதுமை - D. வளைவு Correct answer: B. புனைவு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 21, question 73; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 73: B) ### Question 74 “கத்துங் குயிலோசை – சற்றே வந்து காதிற் படவேணும்” – பாரதியார். இத்தொடரில் இடம்பெற்றுள்ள வழுவமைதியைக் குறிப்பிடுக. - A. திணை வழுவமைதி - B. பால் வழுவமைதி - C. மரபு வழுவமைதி - D. இட வழுவமைதி Correct answer: C. மரபு வழுவமைதி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 21, question 74; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 74: C) ### Question 75 மணிமொழிக்கோவை – அடைமொழியால் குறிக்கப்படும் நூல்கள். - A. நான்மணிக்கடிகை, முதுமொழிக்காஞ்சி, ஆசாரக்கோவை - B. இன்னா நாற்பது, இனியவை நாற்பது, களவழி நாற்பது - C. இன்னா நாற்பது, நாலடியார், நான்மணிக்கடிகை - D. பழமொழி, ஏலாதி, ஆசாரக்கோவை Correct answer: A. நான்மணிக்கடிகை, முதுமொழிக்காஞ்சி, ஆசாரக்கோவை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 21, question 75; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 75: A) ### Question 76 பதினெண் என்றால் - A. 18 - B. 20 - C. 11 - D. 17 Correct answer: A. 18 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 22, question 76; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 76: A) ### Question 77 ‘இனியவை நாற்பது’ பாடலின் ஆசிரியர் யார்? - A. நப்பசலையார் - B. பூதஞ்சேந்தனார் - C. பூங்குன்றனார் - D. குடப்புலவியனார் Correct answer: B. பூதஞ்சேந்தனார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 22, question 77; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 77: B) ### Question 78 “பூவையும் குயில்களும் பொலங்கை வண்டரும்” – இவ்வடியில் பூவையும் என்பது ________ குறிக்கும். - A. மயில்கள் - B. பெண்கள் - C. நாகணவாய்ப் பறவைகள் - D. மரங்கொத்திப் பறவைகள் Correct answer: C. நாகணவாய்ப் பறவைகள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 22, question 78; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 78: C) ### Question 79 ‘உத்தர காண்டம்’ எழுதியவர் - A. ஒட்டக்கூத்தர் - B. கம்பர் - C. வில்லிபுத்தூரார் - D. புகழேந்தி Correct answer: A. ஒட்டக்கூத்தர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 22, question 79; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 79: A) ### Question 80 “பாடை மாக்கள்” என அழைக்கப்படுபவர்கள் யாவர்? - A. சமயத் தத்துவவாதிகள் - B. பல மொழி பேசும் மக்கள் - C. படை வீரர்கள் - D. வணிகர்கள் Correct answer: B. பல மொழி பேசும் மக்கள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 23, question 80; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 80: B) ### Question 81 பொருத்துக. (a) மணிமேகலை (b) சிலப்பதிகாரம் (c) பெரியபுராணம் (d) திருவிளையாடற் புராணம் 1. சேக்கிழார் 2. சீத்தலைச்சாத்தனார் 3. பரஞ்சோதி முனிவர் 4. இளங்கோவடிகள் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 1 2 - B. 2 4 1 3 - C. 2 1 4 3 - D. 1 2 3 4 Correct answer: B. 2 4 1 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 23, question 81; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 81: B) ### Question 82 ‘முடிகெழு வேந்தர் மூவர்க்கும் உரியது’ – என அழைக்கப்படும் காப்பியம் எது? - A. கம்பராமாயணம் - B. பெரியபுராணம் - C. சீவகசிந்தாமணி - D. சிலப்பதிகாரம் Correct answer: D. சிலப்பதிகாரம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 23, question 82; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 82: D) ### Question 83 “ஓங்கு தண்பணைசூழ் நீப வனத்தை நீத்து ஒரு போதேனும்” இவ்வடியில் நீப வனம் என்பது - A. கடம்பவனம் - B. உவவனம் - C. பாலைவனம் - D. மலர்வனம் Correct answer: A. கடம்பவனம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 23, question 83; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 83: A) ### Question 84 பாரதியார் பாடிய பாடல்களுள் ஒன்று - A. குடும்ப விளக்கு - B. மருமக்கள் வழி மாண்மியம் - C. குயில் பாட்டு - D. சீறாப்புராணம் Correct answer: C. குயில் பாட்டு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 24, question 84; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 84: C) ### Question 85 ‘வாலெங்கே? நீண்டுஎழுந்த வல்லுகி ரெங்கே? நாலு ........................................ ..............................’ எனத் தொடங்கும் இரட்டுறமொழிதல் பாடலின் ஆசிரியர் யார்? - A. சொக்கநாதர் பலபட்டடையார் - B. அழகிய சொக்கநாதர் - C. கவி காளமேகம் - D. குமரேசர் Correct answer: C. கவி காளமேகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 24, question 85; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 85: C) ### Question 86 சரியானதைக் கண்டறிக. (I) மனோன்மணீயத்தின் கிளைக்கதை சிவகாமியின் சபதம். (II) நூலின் தொடக்கத்தில் கடவுள் வாழ்த்துடன் தமிழ்த்தாய் வாழ்த்தும் இடம் பெற்றுள்ளது. (III) எளிய நடையில் வெண்பாவால் அமைந்தது. (IV) மனோன்மணீயம் தமிழின் முதல் பா வடிவ நாடக நூல். - A. (I) மற்றும் (II) - B. (I), (II) மற்றும் (III) - C. (I), (II), (IV) சரி - D. அனைத்தும் சரி Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 24, question 86; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 86: ALL) ### Question 87 ‘திருவிருத்தம்’ என்ற நூலின் ஆசிரியர் - A. நம்மாழ்வார் - B. திருப்பாணாழ்வார் - C. மதுரகவியாழ்வார் - D. பேயாழ்வார் Correct answer: A. நம்மாழ்வார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 25, question 87; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 87: A) ### Question 88 ‘திருக்கேதாரப்’ பதிகத்தைப் பாடியவர் யார்? - A. அப்பர் - B. சம்பந்தர் - C. சுந்தரர் - D. மாணிக்கவாசகர் Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 25, question 88; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 88: B/C) ### Question 89 மார்கழித் திங்களில் திருமால் கோயில்களிலும் வீடுகளிலும் ஓதப்படும் பாடல் - A. திருப்பாவை - B. திருவாய்மொழி - C. நாச்சியார் திருமொழி - D. தேவாரம் Correct answer: A. திருப்பாவை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 25, question 89; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 89: A) ### Question 90 ‘தமிழ்ப் பெருங்காவலர்’ என்ற சிறப்புப் பெயருக்குரியவர் யார்? - A. மறைமலையடிகள் - B. பேரா. தனிநாயகம் - C. தேவநேயப்பாவாணர் - D. உ.வே. சாமிநாதர் Correct answer: C. தேவநேயப்பாவாணர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 25, question 90; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 90: C) ### Question 91 ‘திருக்குறள் மூலத்தை நேரடியாகப் படிக்க விரும்பியே தமிழ் பயிலத் தொடங்கினேன்’ – என்று கூறியவர் யார்? - A. அண்ணல் அம்பேத்கர் - B. முனைவர். எமினோ - C. காந்தியடிகள் - D. ஜி.யு. போப் Correct answer: C. காந்தியடிகள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 26, question 91; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 91: C) ### Question 92 தமிழக அரசின் பாவேந்தர் நினைவுப்பரிசினைப் பெற்ற முதற்பாவலர். - A. வாணிதாசன் - B. உவமைக் கவிஞர் சுரதா - C. மு. மேத்தா - D. ஈரோடு தமிழன்பன் Correct answer: B. உவமைக் கவிஞர் சுரதா (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 26, question 92; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 92: B) ### Question 93 ‘பகுத்தறிவுக் கவிஞர்’ என்று புகழப்படுபவர் யார்? - A. கவியரசர் கண்ணதாசன் - B. உடுமலை நாராயண கவி - C. கவிச்சக்கரவர்த்தி கம்பர் - D. கவிவேந்தர் மு. மேத்தா Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 26, question 93; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 93: ALL) ### Question 94 “வாழ்வினில் செம்மையைச் செய்பவள் நீயே” எனும் தமிழ்த்தாய் வாழ்த்துப்பாடலைப் பாடியவர் - A. மகாகவி பாரதியார் - B. கவிஞர் வாணிதாசன் - C. பாவேந்தர் பாரதிதாசன் - D. நாமக்கல் கவிஞர் வெ. இராமலிங்கம் Correct answer: C. பாவேந்தர் பாரதிதாசன் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 26, question 94; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 94: C) ### Question 95 திருவரங்கத்தில் நாயக்க மன்னர் மற்றும் அவரது பட்டத்தரசியின் உருவங்கள் கம்பீரமாகக் காட்சியளிப்பது - A. நாற்பது அடி உயரத்தில் - B. அறுபது அடி உயரத்தில் - C. ஆறு அடி உயரத்தில் - D. நான்கு அடி உயரத்தில் Correct answer: D. நான்கு அடி உயரத்தில் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 27, question 95; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 95: D) ### Question 96 சரியானவற்றைப் பொருத்துக. (a) அக்ஷராப்பியாசம் (b) வித்தியாப்பியாசம் (c) வித்தியாரம்பம் (d) சீதாள பத்திரம் 1. தாழை மடல் 2. கல்விப் பயிற்சி 3. எழுத்துப் பயிற்சி 4. கல்வித் தொடக்கம் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 3 1 4 - B. 1 3 4 2 - C. 4 1 3 2 - D. 3 2 4 1 Correct answer: D. 3 2 4 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 27, question 96; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 96: D) ### Question 97 “எனக்கு வறுமையும் உண்டு; மனைவி மக்களும் உண்டு; அவற்றோடு மானமும் உண்டு” – என்று கூறிய தமிழறிஞர் - A. மறைமலையடிகள் - B. தேவநேயப்பாவாணர் - C. ம.பொ. சிவஞானம் - D. பரிதிமாற்கலைஞர் Correct answer: B. தேவநேயப்பாவாணர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 27, question 97; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 97: B) ### Question 98 படைப்பாளன் தன் கருத்துக்களை உணர்ச்சிகளோடு வெளிப்படுத்தும் வடிவம் - A. நாடகம் - B. கதை - C. கவிதை - D. கட்டுரை Correct answer: C. கவிதை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 28, question 98; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 98: C) ### Question 99 தேர்ந்தெடுத்து எழுதுக. ‘மக்கள் கவிஞர்’ என்றழைக்கப்படுபவர் ________, ‘பகுத்தறிவுக் கவிராயர்’ என்றழைக்கப்படுவர் ________ முறையே, - A. வாணிதாசன் – பெருஞ்சித்திரனார் - B. பாரதியார் – கண்ணதாசன் - C. ந. பிச்சமூர்த்தி – மு. மேத்தா - D. பட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாணசுந்தரம் – உடுமலை நாராயண கவி Correct answer: D. பட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாணசுந்தரம் – உடுமலை நாராயண கவி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 28, question 99; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 99: D) ### Question 100 தவறான தொடரைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்க. - A. ஆசியாவிலேயே மிகப்பழமையான நூலகம் தஞ்சை சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகமாகும் - B. இந்தியாவின் முதல் பொது நூலகம் மும்பை நடுவண் நூலகமாகும் - C. உலகளவில் தமிழ் நூல்கள் அதிகம் உள்ள நூலகம் கன்னிமாரா நூலகம் - D. கொல்கத்தாவின் தேசிய நூலகமே இந்தியாவின் பெரிய நூலகமாகும் Correct answer: B. இந்தியாவின் முதல் பொது நூலகம் மும்பை நடுவண் நூலகமாகும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 28, question 100; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 100: B) ### Question 101 The acids present in Grape and Tomato are ________, ________. - A. Malic acid, Citric acid - B. Acetic acid, Lactic acid - C. Tartaric acid, Oxalic acid - D. Ascorbic acid, Tannic acid Correct answer: C. Tartaric acid, Oxalic acid (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 29, question 101; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 101: C) ### Question 102 Match the following : (a) Cerebral cortex (b) Hypothalamus (c) Cerebellum (d) Pons 1. Temperature control 2. Sensory perception 3. Role in sleep-awake cycle 4. Maintenance of posture and balance (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 3 2 4 - B. 2 3 4 1 - C. 2 1 3 4 - D. 2 1 4 3 Correct answer: D. 2 1 4 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 30, question 102; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 102: D) ### Question 103 Match the following : (a) Ganymede (b) Titan (c) Neptune (d) Triton 1. Moves in opposite direction to the direction of the spin of its planet 2. Greenish star like appearance 3. Moon with clouds in our solar system 4. Largest moon of our solar system (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 3 4 1 2 - C. 2 3 4 1 - D. 4 1 2 3 Correct answer: A. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 31, question 103; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 103: A) ### Question 104 Who is the Chief Executive Authority of the Municipal Corporation? - A. City Manager - B. Municipal Commissioner - C. Collector - D. Assistant Commissioner of Police Correct answer: B. Municipal Commissioner (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 32, question 104; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 104: B) ### Question 105 One of history’s great oration, “I have a dream” was given by - A. Winston Churchill - B. Paul Kennedy - C. Martin Luther King - D. Abraham Lincoln Correct answer: C. Martin Luther King (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 32, question 105; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 105: C) ### Question 106 Samagara Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme aims to - A. Integrate vocational education with General Academic Education - B. Integrate Technical Education with Higher Education - C. Integrate Teacher Education with General Education - D. Integrate Formal Education with Non-formal Education Correct answer: A. Integrate vocational education with General Academic Education (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 33, question 106; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 106: A) ### Question 107 Who is the author of the book “Ambedkar : A Life”? - A. Shashi Tharoor - B. Ashwin Fernandes - C. Meghnad Desai - D. Satyajit Ray Correct answer: A. Shashi Tharoor (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 33, question 107; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 107: A) ### Question 108 Match the Religion and Place of worship : Religion — Places of worship (a) Jainism (b) Judaism (c) Buddhism (d) Zorostrianism 1. Synagogue 2. Agiyari 3. Basadi 4. Vihara (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 4 1 3 - B. 2 3 1 4 - C. 1 4 2 3 - D. 3 1 4 2 Correct answer: D. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 34, question 108; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 108: D) ### Question 109 Consider the following statement (Reason and Assertion type) : Assertion [A] : Make in India program was launched in 2014. Reason [R] : Intended to boost the domestic manufacturing sector and also augment investment into the country. - A. [A] is true, but [R] is false - B. Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is false, [R] is true - D. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: B. Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 35, question 109; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 109: B) ### Question 110 Which of the following statements are true about the Himalayas? (i) Zaskar, Ladakh, Kailash and Karakoram ranges are found in the trans – Himalayas. (ii) The Greater Himalayas receives lesser rainfall as compared to the lesser Himalayas and the Siwaliks. (iii) The Outer Himalayas is the most continuous range. - A. (i) only - B. (i) and (ii) only - C. (i) and (iii) only - D. (ii) and (iii) only Correct answer: B. (i) and (ii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 36, question 110; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 110: B) ### Question 111 Which animal was not known to the Harappans? - A. Pig - B. Elephant - C. Horse - D. Buffalo Correct answer: C. Horse (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 37, question 111; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 111: C) ### Question 112 Match the following with their correct answers : (a) Peshwa (b) Shurnavis (c) Nyayadhish (d) Pandit Rao 1. Secretary 2. Chief Justice 3. High Priest 4. Prime Minister (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 4 1 2 3 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 2 3 4 1 Correct answer: B. 4 1 2 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 38, question 112; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 112: B) ### Question 113 Which of the following states have a Common High Court? - A. Delhi and Calcutta - B. Kerala and Telangana - C. Punjab and Haryana - D. Maharashtra and Gujarat Correct answer: C. Punjab and Haryana (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 39, question 113; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 113: C) ### Question 114 In which year did the Govt. of India declare Tamil as the first Classical Language? - A. 2008 - B. 2010 - C. 2004 - D. 2002 Correct answer: C. 2004 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 40, question 114; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 114: C) ### Question 115 Human Rights Day is celebrated on - A. 9th December - B. 11th December - C. 10th December - D. 12th December Correct answer: C. 10th December (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 40, question 115; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 115: C) ### Question 116 Arrange the following Committees in the correct chronological order : I. G.V.K. Rao Committee II. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee III. L.M. Singhvi Committee IV. Ashok Mehta Committee - A. III, I, II, IV - B. IV, III, I, II - C. II, IV, III, I - D. II, IV, I, III Correct answer: D. II, IV, I, III (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 41, question 116; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 116: D) ### Question 117 Which of the following statements are true about “Anti-defection law”? (i) Provided by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 (ii) Added in the 9th schedule to the Constitution (iii) Made some changes in the 91st Amendment Act of 2003 - A. (i) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (i) and (ii) only - D. (ii) and (iii) only Correct answer: B. (i) and (iii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 42, question 117; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 117: B) ### Question 118 The Industrial Policy of India, which abolished the MRTP Act in 1969 was - A. 1991 Industrial Policy - B. 1977 Industrial Policy - C. 1980 Industrial Policy - D. 1990 Industrial Policy Correct answer: A. 1991 Industrial Policy (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 43, question 118; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 118: A) ### Question 119 Kisan Credit Card (KCC) was launched in 1998 by - A. Reserve Bank of India - B. NABARD Bank - C. Govt. of India - D. Reserve Bank of India and NABARD Bank Correct answer: D. Reserve Bank of India and NABARD Bank (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 43, question 119; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 119: D) ### Question 120 Assertion [A] : The Ministry of Education (Formerly Human Resource Development–MHRD) in India formulates education Policy in India and also undertakes Education Programs. Reason [R] : The centre is represented by the Ministry of Education decides the India’s Education budget. - A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] explains [A] - B. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] does not explains [A] - C. [A] is correct and [R] is false - D. [A] is false and [R] is true Correct answer: A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] explains [A] (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 44, question 120; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 120: A) ### Question 121 “The Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company” started with capital amount of - A. Rs. 2 lakh - B. Rs. 5 lakh - C. Rs. 8 lakh - D. Rs. 10 lakh Correct answer: D. Rs. 10 lakh (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 45, question 121; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 121: D) ### Question 122 Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan were arrested and tried in the ________ case. - A. Chittagong Armoury raid - B. Kakori conspiracy case - C. Lahore conspiracy case - D. Bomb Throwing in the Central Legislative Assembly Correct answer: B. Kakori conspiracy case (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 45, question 122; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 122: B) ### Question 123 Who appeared in the court in defence of revolutionary nationalists in the Alipur blast case? - A. Chittaranjan Dass - B. Bala Gangadhar Tilak - C. V.O. Chidambaram - D. G. Subramaniyam Correct answer: A. Chittaranjan Dass (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 46, question 123; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 123: A) ### Question 124 Who was honoured with such titles as Rao Sahib (1926), Rao Bahadur (1930) and Divan Bahadur (1936) for his selfless social services? - A. Rettaimalai Srinivasan - B. Mylai Chinnathambi Raja - C. M. Singaravelar - D. Dr. C. Natesanar Correct answer: A. Rettaimalai Srinivasan (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 46, question 124; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 124: A) ### Question 125 What removes inner negativity of a Mankind like a lamp according to Valluvar? - A. Lamp of Penance - B. Blessed Lamp - C. Light of the Family - D. Lamp with truth’s pure radiance Correct answer: D. Lamp with truth’s pure radiance (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 47, question 125; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 125: D) ### Question 126 A person invested Rs.12,000 in a fixed deposit scheme for 2 years at the rate of 5% compound interest. How much amount will be got on maturity of the fixed deposit? - A. Rs.13,200 - B. Rs.13,430 - C. Rs.13,230 - D. Rs.12,600 Correct answer: C. Rs.13,230 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 48, question 126; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 126: C) ### Question 127 The Roman Writer Piliny the Elder writes of ________’s, in his Natural History as the first emporium of India. - A. Kaveripumpattinam - B. Nagapattinam - C. Musiri - D. Korkai Correct answer: C. Musiri (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 49, question 127; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 127: C) ### Question 128 Iyothee Thassar founded the Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1891 and organised the First Conference of the association at - A. Salem - B. Trichy - C. Nilgiris - D. Madurai Correct answer: C. Nilgiris (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 49, question 128; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 128: C) ### Question 129 Who did eulogise Thirukkural as given below? “Will any other didactic book is needed if one knows Thirukkural”. - A. Avvaiyaar - B. Prof. Sundarampillai - C. Bharathiyaar - D. Shuddhananda Bharathi Correct answer: B. Prof. Sundarampillai (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 50, question 129; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 129: B) ### Question 130 What are the two things that one should keep in mind when setting out to conquer the world in the Kural? “Gnalam Karuthinum Kaikoodum” - A. Wealth and Bravery / courage - B. Time and Place - C. Brother-sister help - D. Father, mother help Correct answer: B. Time and Place (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 50, question 130; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 130: B) ### Question 131 Anemia Mukt Bharat was implemented in Tamil Nadu in the year - A. 2010 - B. 2015 - C. 2018 - D. 2020 Correct answer: C. 2018 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 51, question 131; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 131: C) ### Question 132 Implementation of the Tamil Nadu Urban Healthcare project funded by the Japan International Corporation agency for ________ years. - A. 5 - B. 6 - C. 7 - D. 8 Correct answer: C. 7 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 51, question 132; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 132: C) ### Question 133 India observed 2018 as the national year of which crop? - A. Millets - B. Oil seeds - C. Sugarcane - D. Cotton Correct answer: A. Millets (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 51, question 133; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 133: A) ### Question 134 Assertion [A] : “Thiranari Thaervu Thittam” was launched in the year 2023. Reason [R] : To encourage the government school students to pursue higher education in premier institution. - A. [A] is true, but [R] is false - B. Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is false, [R] is true - D. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: B. Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 52, question 134; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 134: B) ### Question 135 Various welfare schemes to enhance the overall development of Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribe people, a sum of Rs. ________ crores has been allocated in the Budget Estimate for the year 2023-2024. - A. Rs. 3012.85 - B. Rs. 3212.85 - C. Rs. 3512.85 - D. Rs. 3552.85 Correct answer: C. Rs. 3512.85 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 53, question 135; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 135: C) ### Question 136 The radius of a conical tent is 700 cm and the height is 24 m. Calculate the length of the canvas used to make the tent if the width of the rectangular canvas is 4 m. - A. 137.5 m - B. 13.75 m - C. 1.375 m - D. 1.037 m Correct answer: A. 137.5 m (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 54, question 136; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 136: A) ### Question 137 Find the next number : 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ? - A. 135 - B. 146 - C. 720 - D. 438 Correct answer: C. 720 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 54, question 137; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 137: C) ### Question 138 If x : y = 2 : 1, then (x² − y²) : (x² + y²) is - A. 5 : 3 - B. 1 : 3 - C. 3 : 1 - D. 3 : 5 Correct answer: D. 3 : 5 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 55, question 138; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 138: D) ### Question 139 Kumaran bought a raincoat and saved Rs. 25 with discount of 20%. What was the original price of the raincoat? - A. Rs. 125 - B. Rs. 250 - C. Rs. 175 - D. Rs. 150 Correct answer: A. Rs. 125 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 55, question 139; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 139: A) ### Question 140 If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ....Z = 26 then L.C.M. of H,C,F is not equal to - A. X - B. E + S - C. A + C + H - D. A × C × H Correct answer: C. A + C + H (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 56, question 140; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 140: C) ### Question 141 Find the value of √(5√(5√(5....))) - A. 5³ - B. 5⁰ - C. 5² - D. 5¹ Correct answer: D. 5¹ (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 56, question 141; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 141: D) ### Question 142 How many great circles can a hemisphere have? - A. 1 - B. 0 - C. uncountable - D. 2 Correct answer: A. 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 57, question 142; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 142: A) ### Question 143 Find the volume of a cylinder whose height is 4 m and whose base area is 500 m². - A. 2000 m³ - B. 2500 m³ - C. 2100 m³ - D. 2700 m³ Correct answer: A. 2000 m³ (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 57, question 143; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 143: A) ### Question 144 If 3x + 4y : 4x + 6y = 22 : 32 then x : y is - A. 1 : 2 - B. 1 : 4 - C. 2 : 1 - D. 3 : 1 Correct answer: A. 1 : 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 58, question 144; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 144: A) ### Question 145 If the two numbers a and b are in the ratio m : n. Then the LCM of a and b is - A. ma - B. nb - C. mb - D. ab Correct answer: C. mb (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 58, question 145; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 145: C) ### Question 146 An intelligent man carries 3 sacks with 30 mangoes each. As he crosses each toll, he has to give 1 mango for each sack. He crosses 30 tolls. How many mangoes he will have at the end? - A. 0 - B. 10 - C. 20 - D. 25 Correct answer: D. 25 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 59, question 146; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 146: D) ### Question 147 Find the length of the longest pole that can be placed in a room 24 m long, 18 m broad and 16 m high. - A. 14 m - B. 24 m - C. 34 m - D. 44 m Correct answer: C. 34 m (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 59, question 147; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 147: C) ### Question 148 Identify the teeth absent in milk dentition in mammals. - A. Premolars - B. Molars - C. Canines - D. Incisors Correct answer: B. Molars (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 60, question 148; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 148: B) ### Question 149 Which of the following food material is translocated by phloem loading? - A. Glucose - B. Starch - C. Fructose - D. Sucrose Correct answer: D. Sucrose (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 60, question 149; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 149: D) ### Question 150 Which of the following statements are false about “conditions for no Doppler effect”? 1. Listener at rest and Source moves towards the Listener 2. S and L move in such a way that distance between them remains constant 3. S and L are moving in mutually perpendicular directions 4. The Source is situated at the centre of the circle along which the Listener is moving - A. 1 only - B. 1 and 2 only - C. 1 and 4 only - D. 3 and 4 only Correct answer: A. 1 only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 61, question 150; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 150: A) ### Question 151 Identify the correctly matched Fossil : - A. Alga – Furcula - B. Bryophyte – Naiadita - C. Pteridophyte – Lepidocarpon - D. Gymnosperm – Rhynia Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 62, question 151; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 151: B/C) ### Question 152 Choose the correct pairs : 1. Phenolphthalein – Colourless in acidic medium and pink in basic medium 2. Methyl orange – Pink in basic medium and yellow in acid medium 3. Red litmus paper – Turns blue in basic medium 4. Blue litmus paper – Turns red in basic medium - A. 1 and 2 are correct - B. 1 and 3 are correct - C. 2 and 3 are correct - D. 3 and 4 are correct Correct answer: B. 1 and 3 are correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 63, question 152; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 152: B) ### Question 153 A fungus causing disease in plants is reported recently to cause infection in man is - A. Plasmodiophora brassicae - B. Chondrostereum purpureum - C. Taphrina deformans - D. Puccinia graminis var-tritici Correct answer: B. Chondrostereum purpureum (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 64, question 153; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 153: B) ### Question 154 Which one of the state has swamp deer as its state animal? - A. Kerala - B. Nagaland - C. Haryana - D. Maharashtra Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 65, question 154; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 154: ALL) ### Question 155 In which country the 49th G7 summit (2023) was held? - A. USA - B. South Africa - C. Brazil - D. Japan Correct answer: D. Japan (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 65, question 155; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 155: D) ### Question 156 Choose the correct statements : (i) The Government of India enacted Wildlife Protection Act in 1972. (ii) Project Tiger was launched in April 1974. (iii) The Indian Government has established 16 Biosphere Reserves. - A. (i) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (i) and (ii) only - D. (ii) and (iii) only Correct answer: A. (i) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 66, question 156; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 156: A) ### Question 157 Indian Railways has introduced a cutting-edge AI based technology called ________ to prevent elephant accidents on railway tracks. - A. Hatti port - B. Radio galaxy - C. Gajraj Suraksha - D. Geoglyph saver Correct answer: C. Gajraj Suraksha (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 67, question 157; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 157: C) ### Question 158 Which one of the following is the wrong option for the rock-cut cave temple of Gupta period? - A. Udayagiri Cave (Odisha) - B. Ajanta and Ellora Caves (Maharashtra) - C. Elephanta Cave (Maharashtra) - D. Bagh Cave (Madhya Pradesh) Correct answer: C. Elephanta Cave (Maharashtra) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 68, question 158; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 158: C) ### Question 159 ________ started a mass Raksha Bandan festival during Partition of Bengal. - A. M.K. Gandhi - B. Jawaharlal Nehru - C. Surendranath Banerjee - D. Rabindranath Tagore Correct answer: D. Rabindranath Tagore (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 69, question 159; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 159: D) ### Question 160 A king who emerged victorious in all his expeditions and engraved the title Second Alexander on his coins - A. Bahman Shah - B. Mohammed Gawan - C. Krishnadevaraya - D. Samudragupta Correct answer: A. Bahman Shah (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 69, question 160; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 160: A) ### Question 161 Which among the following inscriptions mention the trade contacts between Mesopotamia and Harappan civilisation? - A. Devanagiri - B. Kharoshti - C. Cuneiform - D. Hieroglyphics Correct answer: C. Cuneiform (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 70, question 161; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 161: C) ### Question 162 Which of the following statements are true about Directive Principles of state policy? (i) Article 36 to 51 deals with directive principles of state policy. (ii) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described it as “novel features” of the Indian Constitution. (iii) These principles are enforceable by the courts. - A. (i) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (i) and (ii) only - D. (ii) and (iii) only Correct answer: C. (i) and (ii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 70, question 162; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 162: C) ### Question 163 Arrange the three tier Panchayat Raj system as per the constitutional provisions. - A. Village Panchayat – Intermediate Panchayat – District Panchayat - B. Panchayat Union – District Panchayat – Village Panchayat - C. District Panchayat – Village Panchayat – Intermediate Panchayat - D. Village Panchayat – Town Panchayat – District Panchayat Correct answer: A. Village Panchayat – Intermediate Panchayat – District Panchayat (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 71, question 163; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 163: A) ### Question 164 Assertion [A] : Article 249 of the constitution enables the Parliament to transfer a subject from the state list to the union list. Reason [R] : It is for the purpose of legislation by parliament on grounds of national interest - A. [A] is true, but [R] is false - B. Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is false, but [R] is true - D. Both [A] and [R] are true; but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: B. Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 72, question 164; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 164: B) ### Question 165 Which day is celebrated as overseas Indian’s day? - A. November-9 - B. December-9 - C. January-9 - D. February-9 Correct answer: C. January-9 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 73, question 165; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 165: C) ### Question 166 Who is considered to be the Architect of the Constitution of India? - A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad - C. H.C. Mukherjee - D. V.T. Krishnamachari Correct answer: A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 73, question 166; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 166: A) ### Question 167 The first modernised Jute Industrial Unit was established at ________ in West Bengal in 1855. - A. Burnpur - B. Serampur - C. Cloaster - D. Rishra Correct answer: D. Rishra (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 74, question 167; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 167: D) ### Question 168 Arrange the chronological order. Following countries got highest point in the human development index in descending order (As on 2016) 1. Norway 2. Switzerland 3. India 4. Australia - A. 1 4 2 3 - B. 4 2 1 3 - C. 2 1 4 3 - D. 2 1 3 4 Correct answer: A. 1 4 2 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 74, question 168; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 168: A) ### Question 169 Which of the following is incorrectly paired? (i) Taxes on Agricultural income – State (ii) Taxes on land and buildings – State (iii) Taxes on the consumption or sale of Electricity – Centre (iv) Land Revenue – Centre - A. (i) and (ii) - B. (ii) and (iii) - C. (iii) and (iv) - D. (i) and (iv) Correct answer: C. (iii) and (iv) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 75, question 169; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 169: C) ### Question 170 The functional head of NITI Aayog - A. Chairman - B. Ex-officio members - C. Vice-Chairman - D. President of India Correct answer: C. Vice-Chairman (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 75, question 170; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 170: C) ### Question 171 A woman reformer who was instrumental in Dr. Muthulakshmi’s introduction of the Devadasi Abolition Act - A. Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar - B. Annie Besant Ammaiyar - C. Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar - D. Nagammaiyar Correct answer: A. Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 76, question 171; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 171: A) ### Question 172 The author of the book “Why I am an Atheist”? - A. E.V.R. Periyar - B. C.N. Annadurai - C. Bhagat Singh - D. Rajaguru Correct answer: C. Bhagat Singh (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 77, question 172; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 172: C) ### Question 173 Name the author of book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”. - A. Bala Gangadhar Tilak - B. Gopala Krishna Gokhale - C. Dadabhai Naoroji - D. M.G. Ranade Correct answer: C. Dadabhai Naoroji (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 77, question 173; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 173: C) ### Question 174 Which of the following statements are true about Theeran Chinnamalai? (i) Theeran Chinnamalai was a Palayakkarar of Kongu country who fought against the British East India Company. (ii) He was trained by the French and Tipu. (iii) From 1800 to July 31, 1805 (ie) the day of his hanging, Theeran Chinnamalai ceaselessly fought against the French. - A. (i) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (i) and (ii) only - D. (ii) and (iii) only Correct answer: C. (i) and (ii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 78, question 174; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 174: C) ### Question 175 Who published the Tamil newspaper Thozhilalan (worker)? - A. M. Singaravelar - B. M.C. Rajah - C. Rettaimalai Srinivasan - D. Moovalur Ramamirtham Correct answer: A. M. Singaravelar (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 79, question 175; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 175: A) ### Question 176 The LCM of two numbers is 6 times their HCF. If the HCF is 12 and one of the numbers is 36, then find the other number. - A. 24 - B. 34 - C. 12 - D. 6 Correct answer: A. 24 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 79, question 176; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 176: A) ### Question 177 Pagoda was a ________ coin of Vijayanagar descent. - A. Silver - B. Copper - C. Bronze - D. Gold Correct answer: D. Gold (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 80, question 177; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 177: D) ### Question 178 Which of the following statements are true about V.O. Chidambaram Pillai? (i) He was a follower of Gopalakrishna Gokhale. (ii) He was known as Chekkiluththa Chemmal. (iii) He founded the servants of India Society. (iv) He was a lawyer. - A. (iii) and (iv) only - B. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only - C. (ii) and (iv) only - D. (i), (ii) and (iv) only Correct answer: C. (ii) and (iv) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 80, question 178; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 178: C) ### Question 179 The term “Satyaputra” found in the Ashokan Inscription refers to - A. Adiyaman - B. Karikalan - C. Pari - D. Neduncheralathan Correct answer: A. Adiyaman (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 81, question 179; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 179: A) ### Question 180 What is the meaning of the word “Extinguish” when Valluvar tries to compare lust to “Pouring Ghee to Fire”? - A. Put out - B. System - C. Life - D. Expertise Correct answer: A. Put out (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 81, question 180; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 180: A) ### Question 181 Which of the traits differentiates all living things from human beings as according to Thiruvalluvar? - A. Actions - B. Foods - C. Dress - D. Place Correct answer: A. Actions (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 82, question 181; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 181: A) ### Question 182 Aksai Chin remains a disputed area between China and ________. - A. Bangladesh - B. India - C. Nepal - D. Japan Correct answer: B. India (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 82, question 182; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 182: B) ### Question 183 Assertion [A] : Cement production and consumption continue to grow despite the general recession in the economy. Reason [R] : India is one of the largest cement producers and ranked first in the world. - A. [A] is true but [R] is false - B. Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is false, [R] is true - D. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: A. [A] is true but [R] is false (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 83, question 183; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 183: A) ### Question 184 Tamil Nadu Government declares ________ as Education Development Day. - A. 15th February - B. 15th June - C. 15th July - D. 15th November Correct answer: C. 15th July (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 83, question 184; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 184: C) ### Question 185 Tamil Nadu Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown at the rate of ________% for the year 2022-2023 as against India’s GDP growth rate of 7.24% during the same period. - A. 8.10 - B. 8.12 - C. 8.15 - D. 8.19 Correct answer: D. 8.19 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 84, question 185; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 185: D) ### Question 186 Assertion [A] : “Mangala Malai” scheme was introduced during 2012-2013. Reason [R] : To facilitate the orphan girls to get a suitable bridegroom. - A. [A] is true, [R] is false - B. Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is false, [R] is true - D. Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: B. Both [A] and [R] are true, [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 84, question 186; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 186: B) ### Question 187 Who said “Better Bullock carts and freedom than a train deluxe with subjection”? - A. M. Veeraraghavachari - B. B.P. Wadia - C. G.S. Arundale - D. Annie Besant Correct answer: D. Annie Besant (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 85, question 187; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 187: D) ### Question 188 The H.C.F. of two numbers is 11 and their L.C.M is 693. If one of the number is 77, find the other - A. 79 - B. 88 - C. 99 - D. 77 Correct answer: C. 99 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 86, question 188; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 188: C) ### Question 189 A merchant has 120 ltrs and 180 ltrs of two kinds of oil. He wants to sell oil by filling the two kinds of oil in tins of equal volumes. What is the greatest capacity of such a tin? - A. 10 ltrs - B. 30 ltrs - C. 60 ltrs - D. 90 ltrs Correct answer: C. 60 ltrs (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 86, question 189; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 189: C) ### Question 190 If 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + ... + K³ = 72900 then find 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + K. - A. 220 - B. 370 - C. 270 - D. 170 Correct answer: C. 270 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 87, question 190; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 190: C) ### Question 191 In the series 2, 3, 5, 9, x, 33, y, ..... what is the value of x + y? - A. 65 - B. 72 - C. 75 - D. 82 Correct answer: D. 82 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 87, question 191; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 191: D) ### Question 192 When we write AZBYCX ..... YBZA how many consonants will appear to the left of the vowels? - A. 7 - B. 8 - C. 9 - D. 10 Correct answer: C. 9 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 87, question 192; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 192: C) ### Question 193 If Rameela says, “Ragavi’s father Raman is the only son of my father-in-law Ramanathan”, then how is Ramani, who is the sister of Ragavi, related to Ramanathan? - A. Wife - B. Sister - C. Daughter - D. Grand Daughter Correct answer: D. Grand Daughter (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 88, question 193; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 193: D) ### Question 194 3 men and 4 women can earn Rs. 3,780 in 7 days. 11 men and 13 women earn Rs. 15,040 in 8 days. In what time will 7 men and 9 women earn Rs. 12,400? - A. 9 days - B. 12 days - C. 10 days - D. 11 days Correct answer: C. 10 days (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 88, question 194; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 194: C) ### Question 195 For the principal Rs.10,000 the rate of interest is 15 p.a. for 3 years. Find the difference between C.I and S.I. - A. 70.86 - B. 708 - C. 708.75 - D. 775 Correct answer: C. 708.75 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 89, question 195; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 195: C) ### Question 196 A person takes a loan of Rs.2,000 at 6% simple interest. He returns Rs.1,000 at the end of one year. In order to clear his dues at the end of 2 years how much he would pay? - A. Rs. 1,240 - B. Rs. 1,180 - C. Rs. 1,120 - D. Rs. 1,200 Correct answer: B. Rs. 1,180 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 89, question 196; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 196: B) ### Question 197 Vignesh borrows Rs.10,000 for 2 years at 4% p.a. simple interest. He lends it to Sanjay at 6% p.a. for 2 years. Find his gain in this transaction per year. - A. 200 - B. 400 - C. 600 - D. 800 Correct answer: A. 200 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 90, question 197; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 197: A) ### Question 198 Find the ratio between HCF and LCM of the numbers 7 and 13. - A. 1 : 91 - B. 13 : 7 - C. 91 : 10 - D. 7 : 13 Correct answer: A. 1 : 91 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 90, question 198; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 198: A) ### Question 199 Kayal bought 5 dozen eggs. Out of that 45 eggs are good eggs. Express the number of rotten eggs in percentage. - A. 45% - B. 35% - C. 25% - D. 15% Correct answer: C. 25% (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 91, question 199; final answer key 09.01.2025, S.No. 199: C) ### Question 200 If Sunday = 2, Tuesday = 3, Thursday = 2. What is the value of Monday? - A. 1 - B. 2 - C. 3 - D. 4 Correct answer: B. 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2024, question booklet CCSE4GT/2024, General Tamil (Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test) with General Studies, subject code 003, published with the tentative answer key (CCSE4GT/2024 page 91, question 200; final answer key 09.01.2025, 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)