# TNPSC Group 4 2025 question paper with answer key > This is the Group 4 / VAO (Combined Civil Services Examination-IV) question paper of 2025 (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-4-2025-question-paper ### Question 1 பிழையான தொடரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. காளைகளைப் பூட்டி வயலை உழுதனர் - B. மலைமீது ஏறிக் கல்வெட்டுகளைக் கண்டறிந்தனர் - C. காளையில் பூத்த மல்லிகை மனம் வீசியது - D. நெற்பயிர்கள் மழைநீரில் மூழ்கின Correct answer: C. காளையில் பூத்த மல்லிகை மனம் வீசியது (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 3, question 1; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 1: C) ### Question 2 வினைமுற்றுகளின் வகைகளோடு பொருத்துக : (a) அழிந்தது தீமை (b) அற்றது பிறப்பு (c) நல்லது கை (d) குளிர்ந்தது நிலம் 1. சினைப்பெயர் கொண்டது 2. இடப்பெயர் கொண்டது 3. குணப்பெயர் கொண்டது 4. தொழிற்பெயர் கொண்டது (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 4 2 - B. 3 4 1 2 - C. 4 3 2 1 - D. 4 1 2 3 Correct answer: B. 3 4 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 3, question 2; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 2: B) ### Question 3 ‘செற்றம்’ என்ற சொல்லின் எதிர்ச்சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக. - A. பகை - B. வண்மை - C. வன்மை - D. கேண்மை Correct answer: D. கேண்மை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 3, question 3; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 3: D) ### Question 4 ‘பாடும் பாடல்’ என்ற சொற்கள் எந்த பெயரெச்ச வகையென்று கண்டறிக. - A. நிகழ்காலப் பெயரெச்சம் - B. இறந்தகாலப் பெயரெச்சம் - C. எதிர்காலப் பெயரெச்சம் - D. குறிப்புப் பெயரெச்சம் Correct answer: C. எதிர்காலப் பெயரெச்சம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 4, question 4; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 4: C) ### Question 5 ‘நட’ என்னும் வேர்ச்சொல்லின் வழி உயர்திணை வினையாலணையும் பெயரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. நடந்தது - B. நடப்பது - C. நடப்பவை - D. நடந்தவன் Correct answer: D. நடந்தவன் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 4, question 5; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 5: D) ### Question 6 “வை” என்னும் வேர்ச்சொல்லின் ஏவல் வினைமுற்றினைக் கண்டறிக. - A. வைத்த - B. வைத்து - C. வைத்தது - D. வைத்தாள் Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 4, question 6; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 6: ALL) ### Question 7 கூற்று : ஒன்றைச் சுட்டிக் காட்ட வரும் எழுத்துகளுக்குச் சுட்டு எழுத்துகள் என்று பெயர். காரணம் : எ, யா, ஆ, ஓ, ஏ என்பன சுட்டெழுத்துகளாக வந்து பிறவற்றைச் சுட்டுகிறது. - A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு - B. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி - C. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி - D. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – தவறு Correct answer: A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 5, question 7; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 7: A) ### Question 8 கூற்று : அப்பக்கம், இப்பக்கம், உப்பக்கம் என்பன சுட்டுச் சொற்களாகும். காரணம் : இடப்பொருளைச் சுட்டுவதற்காக அ, இ, உ வந்துள்ளது. - A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு - B. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி - C. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி - D. கூற்று, காரணம் இரண்டும் தவறு Correct answer: C. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 5, question 8; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 8: C) ### Question 9 பொருந்தாத இணையைக் கண்டறிக. - A. ஏ – எ - B. த – ந - C. ஐ – அ - D. ற – ன Correct answer: C. ஐ – அ (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 5, question 9; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 9: C) ### Question 10 குறில், நெடில் சொற்களுக்குச் சரியான பொருளைக் கண்டறிக. கணம் – காணம் - A. கூட்டம், பொன் - B. பொன், கூட்டம் - C. கூட்டம், காடு - D. காடு, தோட்டம் Correct answer: A. கூட்டம், பொன் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 6, question 10; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 10: A) ### Question 11 சரியான விடைக் குறிப்பைத் தேர்க : கூற்று : ‘தந்தப் பலகை’ என்பதன் பொருள் ‘கொடுத்த பலகை’ என்பதாகும். காரணம் : இரண்டு சொற்களுக்கு இடையில் ‘ப்’ என்ற ஒற்றெழுத்து மிகுந்து வந்ததால் கொடுத்த பலகை என்னும் பொருளைக் குறித்தது. - A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு - B. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி - C. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி - D. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – தவறு Correct answer: D. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – தவறு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 6, question 11; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 11: D) ### Question 12 பின்வருவனவற்றுள் சந்திப் பிழையற்ற சொற்றொடரைத் தேர்க. - A. அங்குக்கேட்டேன் - B. அங்கு கேட்டேன் - C. இங்கு பேசாதே - D. எங்கு சென்றாய் Correct answer: A. அங்குக்கேட்டேன் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 6, question 12; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 12: A) ### Question 13 காப்பு, செங்கீரை, தால், சப்பாணி, முத்தம், வருகை, அம்புலி – இவற்றை அகரவரிசைப்படி சொற்களைச் சீர் செய்க. - A. அம்புலி, காப்பு, சப்பாணி, தால், செங்கீரை, முத்தம், வருகை - B. அம்புலி, காப்பு, சப்பாணி, செங்கீரை, முத்தம், தால், வருகை - C. அம்புலி, காப்பு, சப்பாணி, செங்கீரை, தால், முத்தம், வருகை - D. அம்புலி, காப்பு, செங்கீரை, சப்பாணி, தால், முத்தம், வருகை Correct answer: C. அம்புலி, காப்பு, சப்பாணி, செங்கீரை, தால், முத்தம், வருகை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 7, question 13; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 13: C) ### Question 14 பிழை திருத்துக : கூற்று : ஒரு அணில் மரத்தில் ஏறியது. காரணம் : உயிர் எழுத்துகளில் தொடங்கும் சொற்களுக்கு முன்னர் “ஓர்” பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும். - A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு - B. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி - C. காரணம், கூற்று – இரண்டும் சரி - D. கூற்று, காரணம் – இரண்டும் தவறு Correct answer: B. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 7, question 14; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 14: B) ### Question 15 ஊர்ப் பெயர்களோடு மரூஉ சொற்களைப் பொருத்துக : (a) தேவகோட்டை (b) கோவன்புத்தூர் (c) பூந்தமல்லி (d) சோழநாடு 1. கோவை 2. சோணாடு 3. தேவோட்டை 4. பூனமல்லி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 3 1 4 2 - C. 2 1 4 3 - D. 4 3 2 1 Correct answer: B. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 7, question 15; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 15: B) ### Question 16 இரு பொருள் தருக : ‘தாரணி’ - A. சூரியன், உலகம் - B. கதிரவன், மதி - C. கடல், பூமி - D. பூமி, உலகம் Correct answer: D. பூமி, உலகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 8, question 16; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 16: D) ### Question 17 ஒரு பொருட் பன்மொழியில் “மீமிசை ஞாயிறு” என்னும் சொற்கள் உணர்த்தும் பொருளைக் கண்டறிக. - A. பக்கப்பகுதி - B. கீழ்ப்பகுதி - C. நடுப்பகுதி - D. மேல்பகுதி Correct answer: D. மேல்பகுதி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 8, question 17; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 17: D) ### Question 18 பொருந்தா சொல்லைக் கண்டறிதல். முரல், வகுலி, வாளை, வியாளம் - A. முரல் - B. வகுலி - C. வாளை - D. வியாளம் Correct answer: D. வியாளம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 8, question 18; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 18: D) ### Question 19 நன்னூல் குறிப்பிடும் ஓரெழுத்து ஒரு மொழிகள் 42 ஆகும். கழகத் தமிழ் அகராதி (1964), பவானந்தர் தமிழ்ச் சொல்லகராதி (1925), வெற்றித் தமிழ் அகராதி (1992), ஆகிய இம்மூன்று அகராதிகளைக் கொண்டு தொகுக்கப்பட்ட ஓரெழுத்து ஒரு மொழிகள் எத்தனை? - A. 42 - B. 40 - C. 82 - D. 70 Correct answer: D. 70 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 9, question 19; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 19: D) ### Question 20 .......... .......... உரவோர் ஆயின் உரவோர் உரவோர் ஆக! மடவம் ஆக, மடந்தை நாமே! இப்பாடல் வரியில் உள்ள எதிர்ச்சொல்லை எடுத்தெழுதுக. - A. மடவம் × மடந்தை - B. உரவோர் ஆயின் × உரவோர் ஆக - C. உரவோர் × மடந்தை - D. உரவோர் × மடவம் Correct answer: D. உரவோர் × மடவம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 9, question 20; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 20: D) ### Question 21 ஒருவர் அல்லது நூல் கூறும் கூற்றை விளக்குமிடத்து பயன்படுத்த வேண்டிய நிறுத்தற்குறியைக் கண்டறிக. - A. காற்புள்ளி - B. அரைப்புள்ளி - C. முக்காற்புள்ளி - D. முற்றுப்புள்ளி Correct answer: C. முக்காற்புள்ளி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 9, question 21; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 21: C) ### Question 22 பொருத்துக : (a) சாந்து (b) குருவி (c) சுனை (d) அருவி 1. இழிதல் 2. குடை 3. ஒப்பு 4. அரை (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 4 1 3 2 - C. 2 4 1 3 - D. 4 2 1 3 Correct answer: A. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 10, question 22; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 22: A) ### Question 23 ஒலி மரபைக் கண்டறிக. புள் - A. நரலும் - B. கருவும் - C. சிமிழ்க்கும் - D. சீறும் Correct answer: C. சிமிழ்க்கும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 10, question 23; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 23: C) ### Question 24 பிழையற்ற நிகழ்காலத் தொடரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. கண்ணன் நேற்று வருவான் - B. அன்பு நாளை வந்தான் - C. கவின்மொழி வருவாள் - D. பூமி சுழல்கிறது Correct answer: D. பூமி சுழல்கிறது (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 11, question 24; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 24: D) ### Question 25 கூற்று : யானைகள் விரைந்து ஓடியது. காரணம் : யானைகள் என்ற பலவின்பால் பெயருக்கு ‘அது’ என்ற ஒன்றன்பால் விகுதியே இடம்பெற வேண்டும். - A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி - B. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி - C. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு - D. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – தவறு Correct answer: D. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – தவறு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 11, question 25; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 25: D) ### Question 26 பிறவினைத் தொடரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. அன்பு பாடல் பாடினான். - B. கவின்மொழி திருக்குறள் கற்றாள். - C. அடிகள் மறை ஓதினார். - D. அரசன் மாலை அணிவித்தான். Correct answer: D. அரசன் மாலை அணிவித்தான். (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 12, question 26; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 26: D) ### Question 27 எவ்வகை வினை என்பதைக் கண்டறிக. இரண்டாம் வேற்றுமையில் இருப்பது முதல் வேற்றுமையாகவும், முதல் வேற்றுமையில் இருப்பது மூன்றாம் வேற்றுமையாகவும் மாறும் வினை எப்போது நிகழும்? - A. செய்வினை செயப்பாட்டு வினையாக மாறும்போது - B. செயப்பாட்டு வினை செய்வினையாக மாறும்போது - C. தன்வினை பிறவினையாக மாறும்போது - D. பிறவினை தன்வினையாக மாறும்போது Correct answer: A. செய்வினை செயப்பாட்டு வினையாக மாறும்போது (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 12, question 27; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 27: A) ### Question 28 வரலாற்றியலில் ‘Whitehall’ – என்னும் சொல்லிற்கு இணை கண்டறிக. - A. வெள்ளை மாளிகை – அமெரிக்கா - B. ரஷ்ய – மாளிகை - C. வாடிகன் – மாளிகை - D. பிரிட்டானிய அரசு அலுவலகம் Correct answer: D. பிரிட்டானிய அரசு அலுவலகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 13, question 28; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 28: D) ### Question 29 இணையான தமிழ்ச் சொற்களைப் பொருத்துக : (a) Dark Fiber (b) Demon (c) Darkest (d) Density 1. பின்னணி நிரல் 2. அடர்த்தி 3. மிகு இருள்மை 4. இருட்டு இழை (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 2 3 1 - B. 4 1 3 2 - C. 1 3 4 2 - D. 2 4 1 3 Correct answer: B. 4 1 3 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 13, question 29; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 29: B) ### Question 30 புவியியலில் “Advance” – என்னும் சொல்லிற்கு இணையான கலைச்சொல்லைத் தருக. - A. ஃபெல்ஸ்பார் கனிமவகை - B. கடற்கரையியக்கம் - C. பெரும் நில அதிர்விற்குப் பிறகான சிறு அதிர்வுகள் - D. வியாழனின் துணைக்கோள் Correct answer: B. கடற்கரையியக்கம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 14, question 30; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 30: B) ### Question 31 பொருத்துக : (a) Pre-censorship (b) Possession (c) Prescription (d) Premium 1. உடைமை 2. முன் தணிக்கை 3. முனைமம் 4. நீடனுபோகம் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 1 4 3 - B. 1 2 3 4 - C. 4 3 2 1 - D. 1 4 3 2 Correct answer: A. 2 1 4 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 14, question 31; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 31: A) ### Question 32 கலைச்சொல்லுக்கு நேரான தமிழ்ச் சொல் தருக – Veteran - A. சோம்பல் உடையவர் - B. திறனாளர் - C. காலம் கடத்துபவர் - D. முன்கோபி Correct answer: B. திறனாளர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 15, question 32; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 32: B) ### Question 33 கலைச்சொல்லுக்கு இணையான தமிழ்ச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக. Glacier - A. வெப்ப ஆறு - B. செவுள் இழை - C. செவுள் வலை - D. பனியாறு Correct answer: D. பனியாறு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 15, question 33; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 33: D) ### Question 34 ‘தனிமரம் காடாதல் இல்’ என்ற பழமொழி உணர்த்தும் பொருள் - A. ஆசையும் அழிவும் - B. தீயவரைத் தண்டித்தல் - C. பகையை நீக்குதல் - D. நட்பைப் பெருக்குதல் Correct answer: C. பகையை நீக்குதல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 16, question 34; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 34: C) ### Question 35 அழக்கொண்ட எல்லாம் அழப்போம் இழப்பினும் பிற்பயக்கும் நற்பா லவை. – இக்குறள் உணர்த்தும் பழமொழியைக் கண்டறிக. - A. எறும்பு ஊரக் கல்லும் தேயும் - B. ஊரார் உடைமைக்குப் பேயாய்ப் பறவாதே - C. கிட்ட நெருங்க முட்டப்பகை - D. குந்தித் தின்றால் குன்றும் மாளும் Correct answer: B. ஊரார் உடைமைக்குப் பேயாய்ப் பறவாதே (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 16, question 35; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 35: B) ### Question 36 மரபுத் தொடர்களுக்கு ஏற்ற பொருளைக் கண்டறிக. (a) அடரடி படரடி (b) அகட விகடம் (c) ஈரொட்டு (d) கை கூடுதல் 1. சித்தி அடைதல் 2. உறுதியின்மை 3. தந்திரம் 4. பெருங்குழப்பம் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 1 2 3 - B. 4 3 2 1 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 3 2 4 1 Correct answer: B. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 17, question 36; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 36: B) ### Question 37 மரபுத் தொடரைத் தேர்ந்தெடு காட்டில் சிங்கம் ________, யானை ________ - A. அலறும், கத்தும் - B. உறுமும், பிளிறும் - C. முழங்கும், பிளிறும் - D. உறுமும், கத்தும் Correct answer: C. முழங்கும், பிளிறும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 17, question 37; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 37: C) ### Question 38 உவமையால் விளக்கப்பெறும் பொருத்தமான பொருளைக் கண்டறிக. (a) அலை ஓய்ந்த கடல் போல் (b) அடியற்ற மரம் போல் (c) மத்தில் அகப்பட்ட தயிர்போல் (d) புயலில் சிக்கிய பூங்கொடிபோல் 1. நடுங்குதல் 2. மனம் உடைதல் 3. அமைதி 4. வீழ்தல் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 2 1 - B. 3 1 4 2 - C. 4 3 2 1 - D. 4 1 3 2 Correct answer: A. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 18, question 38; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 38: A) ### Question 39 உகிர்ச் சுற்றின் மேல் உலக்கை விழுந்தாற் போல – இத்தொடரில் உகிர் சுற்று என்பது என்ன? - A. கால்சுற்று - B. கைச்சுற்று - C. நகச்சுற்று - D. திருமண்சுற்று Correct answer: C. நகச்சுற்று (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 18, question 39; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 39: C) ### Question 40 பொருத்துக : (a) Call book (b) Record issue register (c) Pauper suit register (d) Fair copy register 1. பதிவேடு வழங்கு குறிப்பேடு 2. வறியர் வழக்குப் பதிவேடு 3. செம்மைப்படி பதிவேடு 4. மறுகவனிப்புப் பதிவேடு (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 3 4 2 - B. 2 3 1 4 - C. 3 2 4 1 - D. 4 1 2 3 Correct answer: D. 4 1 2 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 19, question 40; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 40: D) ### Question 41 “Adoring” என்னும் ஆங்கிலச் சொல்லிற்குத் தமிழ்ச்சொல் கண்டறிக. - A. முன்னேறுதல் - B. ஒப்புக்கொடுத்தல் - C. போற்றுதல் - D. துணை நிற்றல் Correct answer: C. போற்றுதல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 19, question 41; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 41: C) ### Question 42 தோழன் என்று பொருள் தரும் காம்ரேட் என்ற சொல் எம்மொழியில் இருந்து பெறப்பட்டது? - A. ஜப்பான் மொழி - B. சீன மொழி - C. போர்த்துக்கீசிய மொழி - D. பிரெஞ்சு மொழி Correct answer: D. பிரெஞ்சு மொழி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 20, question 42; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 42: D) ### Question 43 சரியான இணையைக் கண்டறிக : (1) தாராபாரதி – ஆசியஜோதி (2) முடியரசன் – வீரகாவியம் (3) கவிமணி – இதய ஒலி (4) இரசிகமணி – விரல் நுனி வெளிச்சங்கள் - A. (2) - சரி - B. (1) - சரி - C. (4) - சரி - D. (3) - சரி Correct answer: A. (2) - சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 20, question 43; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 43: A) ### Question 44 ‘பூட்கை’ என்ற சொல்லின் பொருளைத் தெரிவு செய்க. - A. படுக்கை - B. உடல் - C. குறிக்கோள் - D. மலை Correct answer: C. குறிக்கோள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 21, question 44; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 44: C) ### Question 45 உலகத் தமிழ்க் கழகத்தை நிறுவித் தலைவராக இருந்தவர் ________ - A. இரா. இளங்குமரனார் - B. க. அப்பாத்துரையார் - C. தேவநேயப் பாவாணர் - D. சி. இலக்குவனார் Correct answer: C. தேவநேயப் பாவாணர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 21, question 45; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 45: C) ### Question 46 கடைச்சங்க காலத்தில் தமிழகத்தில் எழுதப்பட்ட எழுத்துகள் அழைக்கப்பட்ட விதத்தைக் கண்டறிக. - A. கோலாமி - B. பர்ஜி - C. கொண்டா - D. கண்ணெழுத்துகள் Correct answer: D. கண்ணெழுத்துகள் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 22, question 46; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 46: D) ### Question 47 ஏலாதியில் இடம் பெறாத மருந்துப் பொருள் (1) சுக்கு (2) திப்பிலி (3) கண்டங்கத்திரி (4) சிறுநாவற்பூ - A. (1) மட்டும் - B. (2) மட்டும் - C. (3) மட்டும் - D. (4) மட்டும் Correct answer: C. (3) மட்டும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 22, question 47; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 47: C) ### Question 48 பாடலின் அடி இடம்பெற்றுள்ள நூலின் பெயரைத் தெரிவு செய்க. “தூற்றின் கண் தூவிய வித்து” - A. பழமொழி நானூறு - B. மூதுரை - C. நாலடியார் - D. திரிகடுகம் Correct answer: D. திரிகடுகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 22, question 48; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 48: D) ### Question 49 கூற்று [A] : அழிவில்லாத சிறந்த செல்வம் கல்வியே. காரணம் [R] : ஒருவருக்கு அதனை விடச் சிறந்த செல்வம் வேறு உண்டு. - A. [A] சரி [R] தவறு - B. [A] மற்றும் [R] இரண்டும் சரி - C. [A] மற்றும் [R] இரண்டும் தவறு - D. [A] தவறு [R] சரி Correct answer: A. [A] சரி [R] தவறு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 23, question 49; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 49: A) ### Question 50 சரியான சொற்றொடரைத் தேர்வு செய்து கீழ்க்காணும் தொடரை நிறைவு செய்க. தாம் கற்றவற்றைக் கற்றவர் முன் தெளிவாகச் சொல்ல வல்லவர் ________ - A. கற்றவருள் மிகவும் கற்றவராக மதிக்கப்படுவார் - B. பிறர் மனத்தில் நன்கு பதியும்படி சொல்லுவார் - C. முன்வினையையும் தோற்கடித்து வெற்றியடைவார் - D. அரிய செயல்களை விரைந்து செய்து முடிப்பார் Correct answer: A. கற்றவருள் மிகவும் கற்றவராக மதிக்கப்படுவார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 23, question 50; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 50: A) ### Question 51 அடிக்கோடிட்ட சொல்லின் பொருளைத் தெரிவு செய்க. “தகுதியான் வென்று விடல்” [அச்சில் அடிக்கோடிட்ட சொல்: தகுதியான்] - A. பெருமை - B. பொறுமை - C. கல்வி - D. பண்பு Correct answer: B. பொறுமை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 23, question 51; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 51: B) ### Question 52 தொடரமைக்க : விரிந்தது – விரித்தது - A. மாலை நேரத்தில் அல்லி இதழ் விரித்தன; மயில் தோகை விரிந்தது - B. மாலை நேரத்தில் அல்லி இதழ்கள் விரித்தன; மயில் தோகை விரித்தன - C. மாலை நேரத்தில் அல்லியின் இதழ்கள் விரிந்தன; மயில் தோகை விரித்தது - D. மாலை நேரத்தில் அல்லியின் இதழ்கள் விரிந்தன; மயில் தோகையை விரித்தது Correct answer: D. மாலை நேரத்தில் அல்லியின் இதழ்கள் விரிந்தன; மயில் தோகையை விரித்தது (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 24, question 52; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 52: D) ### Question 53 கூற்று : ‘கலைக் கழகம்’ என்பது கலையைக் கற்பிக்கும் கழகம் ஆகும். காரணம் : இரண்டு சொற்களுக்கு இடையே ‘க்’ என்ற ஒற்று மிகுவதால் கலையைக் கற்பிக்கும் கழகம் என்று பொருள் கொள்ள வேண்டும். - A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி - B. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு - C. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி - D. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – தவறு Correct answer: A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 24, question 53; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 53: A) ### Question 54 தமிழ்ச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக : - A. காதி - B. சாவடி - C. சாம்பார் - D. உடுக்கை Correct answer: D. உடுக்கை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 25, question 54; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 54: D) ### Question 55 திவான்பகதூர் பவானந்தம் பிள்ளை – தமது தமிழகராதியின் பின் இணைப்பில், தமிழ் மொழியில் கலந்துள்ள பிறமொழிச் சொற்களைக் கூறியுள்ளவாறு பொருத்துக : (a) போர்ச்சுக்கீசிய மொழி (b) தெலுங்கு மொழி (c) அரபு, பாரசீக, இந்துஸ்தானி (d) ஆங்கில மொழி 1. 34 2. 486 3. 06 4. 411 (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 1 2 3 - B. 4 3 2 1 - C. 3 1 4 2 - D. 3 4 1 2 Correct answer: C. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 25, question 55; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 55: C) ### Question 56 பெயரெச்சங்களின் வகை அறிந்து பொருத்துக : (a) நிகழ்காலப் பெயரெச்சம் (b) உடன்பாட்டுப் பெயரெச்சம் (c) குறிப்புப் பெயரெச்சம் (d) ஈறுகெடாத பெயரெச்சம் 1. இல்லாத பொருள் 2. அறிந்த பையன் 3. ஓடுகிற குதிரை 4. அறியாத குழந்தை (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 2 4 1 - B. 4 1 2 3 - C. 1 2 4 3 - D. 4 2 1 3 Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 25, question 56; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 56: ALL) ### Question 57 “ஓலக்கம்” என்னும் சொல்லின் வேர்ச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக. - A. ஓல் - B. ஓலம் - C. ஓலகம் - D. ஒட்டோலக்கம் Correct answer: A. ஓல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 26, question 57; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 57: A) ### Question 58 பொருத்துக : (a) அணிகம் (b) அநிகம் (c) அனிகம் (d) அநங்கு 1. காமன் 2. சிவிகை 3. படையில் ஓர் அளவு 4. ஊர்தி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 4 2 3 1 - C. 4 1 2 3 - D. 3 2 4 1 Correct answer: A. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 26, question 58; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 58: A) ### Question 59 கூற்று : வினவப்பயன்படும் எழுத்துகள் வினா எழுத்துகள் எனப்படும். எ, ஏ, யா, ஆ, ஓ என்னும் எழுத்துகள் வினா எழுத்துகள் ஆகும். காரணம் : இவ்வினாவெழுத்துகளை இடவினா எழுத்துகள் எனக் குறிக்கலாம். - A. கூற்று – சரி, காரணம் – தவறு - B. கூற்று – தவறு, காரணம் – சரி - C. கூற்று – தவறு, காரணம் – தவறு - D. கூற்று – சரி, காரணம் – சரி Correct answer: D. கூற்று – சரி, காரணம் – சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 26, question 59; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 59: D) ### Question 60 கூற்று : மெய்யெழுத்துகளைப் போலவே உயிர் எழுத்துகளிலும் இன எழுத்துகள் உண்டு. காரணம் : உயிர் எழுத்துகளில் குறிலுக்கு நெடிலும், நெடிலுக்குக் குறிலும் இன எழுத்துகள் ஆகும். - A. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – தவறு - B. கூற்று – தவறு; காரணம் – சரி - C. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி - D. கூற்று – த்வறு; காரணம் – தவறு Correct answer: C. கூற்று – சரி; காரணம் – சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 27, question 60; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 60: C) ### Question 61 பொருத்துக : (a) மருப்பு (b) விரகு (c) மருகன் (d) சீறடி 1. வழிவந்தோன் 2. தந்திரம் 3. சிறிய அடி 4. யானைத் தந்தம் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 4 3 2 - B. 1 2 4 3 - C. 4 2 1 3 - D. 2 1 4 3 Correct answer: C. 4 2 1 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 27, question 61; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 61: C) ### Question 62 பொருத்துக : (a) மாணி (b) மானி (c) கணகம் (d) கனகம் 1. பொன் 2. குள்ளன் 3. படை 4. மாமன் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 2 4 3 1 - C. 4 3 2 1 - D. 3 1 4 2 Correct answer: B. 2 4 3 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 27, question 62; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 62: B) ### Question 63 சேர்த்து எழுதுக. பலா + அருமை - A. பலாஅருமை - B. பலஅருமை - C. பலாவருமை - D. பலாப்பழம் அருமை Correct answer: C. பலாவருமை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 28, question 63; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 63: C) ### Question 64 பிரித்து எழுதுக. “கங்கௌகம்” – என்னும் சொல்லைப் பிரித்து எழுதுக. - A. கங் + கௌகம் - B. கங்கு + ஒகம் - C. கங்க + ஓகம் - D. கங்கா + ஓகம் Correct answer: D. கங்கா + ஓகம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 28, question 64; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 64: D) ### Question 65 “கோறல், கொல்லுதல்” – போன்ற பொருள்களைத் தரக்கூடிய ஒரு சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக. - A. ஆடல் - B. அரவு - C. ஆடு - D. அடுதல் Correct answer: D. அடுதல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 28, question 65; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 65: D) ### Question 66 பறவை, பூ, நீக்கம், அழிவு ஆகிய பொருள்களைத் தரும் ஓர் எழுத்து - A. கா - B. வீ - C. பூ - D. மா Correct answer: B. வீ (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 28, question 66; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 66: B) ### Question 67 நாட்டில் பின்னால் நிகழப்போவதை முன்னரே அறிந்து கொள்பவரின் பெயர் ________ என்ற பெயரால் அழைப்பர். - A. மறவி - B. நீறவர் - C. மறதி - D. நீரவர் Correct answer: D. நீரவர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 29, question 67; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 67: D) ### Question 68 குதிர்தல் – இணையான வேறு சொல்லறிக. - A. படிதல் - B. குடியமர்தல் - C. ஒழுங்காதல் - D. சீராதல் Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 29, question 68; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 68: A/B/C) ### Question 69 எழுத்துப் பிழையற்ற சொற்றொடரைத் தேர்க. - A. எழும்பியிருக்க வேண்டுவன எழும்பி இனிதாகத் தோன்றும் அழகு - B. எலும்பியிருக்க வேண்டுவன எலும்பி இனிதாகத் தோன்றும் அழகு - C. எளும்பியிருக வேண்டுவன எளும்பி இனிதாகத் தோன்றும் அழகு - D. இவை எதுவும் இல்லை Correct answer: A. எழும்பியிருக்க வேண்டுவன எழும்பி இனிதாகத் தோன்றும் அழகு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 29, question 69; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 69: A) ### Question 70 பொருத்தமானதைத் தேர்வு செய்க : மலை - A. வெற்பு, சிலம்பு, பொருப்பு - B. பொழிவு, எழில், வனப்பு - C. அருள், பரிவு, கருணை - D. ஆதவன், பகலவன், ஞாயிறு Correct answer: A. வெற்பு, சிலம்பு, பொருப்பு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 30, question 70; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 70: A) ### Question 71 ஒலி வேறுபாடறிந்து சரியான பொருளைத் தேர்க : கலி, கழி - A. போர், மிகுதி - B. கலித்தல், கழித்தல் - C. மகிழ்ச்சி, களித்தல் - D. கலித்தொகை, மாவு களி Correct answer: A. போர், மிகுதி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 30, question 71; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 71: A) ### Question 72 அரைப்புள்ளி அமையும் இடங்கள் : கூற்று : கபிலர் பாரியைக் கண்டார்; புகழ்ந்து பாடினார்; பரிசு பெற்றார். காரணம் : கபிலர் என்ற ஓர் எழுவாய் பல பயனிலைகளைக் கொண்டு முடிந்துள்ளன. - A. கூற்று சரி; காரணம் சரியன்று - B. கூற்று சரியன்று; காரணம் சரி - C. கூற்று, காரணம் இரண்டும் சரியன்று - D. கூற்று, காரணம் இரண்டும் சரி Correct answer: D. கூற்று, காரணம் இரண்டும் சரி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 31, question 72; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 72: D) ### Question 73 ஆசிரியர் புகழினியாளிடம் வந்து கேள்வி கேட்டுப் பதில் கூறுமாறு செய்தார் – இவ்வாக்கியத்தில் சரியான இடத்தில் கால்புள்ளி இடுக. - A. ஆசிரியர் புகழினியாளிடம் வந்து, கேள்வி கேட்டுப் பதில் கூறுமாறு செய்தார். - B. ஆசிரியர், புகழினியாளிடம் வந்து, கேள்வி கேட்டுப், பதில் கூறுமாறு செய்தார். - C. ஆசிரியர், புகழினியாளிடம் வந்து, கேள்வி கேட்டுப், பதில் கூறுமாறு, செய்தார். - D. ஆசிரியர், புகழினியாளிடம், வந்து கேள்வி கேட்டுப், பதில் கூறுமாறு செய்தார். Correct answer: A. ஆசிரியர் புகழினியாளிடம் வந்து, கேள்வி கேட்டுப் பதில் கூறுமாறு செய்தார். (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 31, question 73; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 73: A) ### Question 74 பொருத்துக : விலங்குகள் (a) நவ்வி (b) முதலை (c) உடும்பு (d) மீன், கெண்டை இளமைப்பெயர் 1. சினை 2. ஓந்தி 3. பார்ப்பு 4. மறி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 4 1 2 3 - C. 4 2 1 3 - D. 1 4 3 2 Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 32, question 74; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 74: ALL) ### Question 75 புல்லின் உறுப்பைக் கண்டறிக. - A. தளிர் - B. முறி - C. குழை - D. ஓலை Correct answer: D. ஓலை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 32, question 75; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 75: D) ### Question 76 அஃறிணைத் தொடரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. மலர்கள் மலர்ந்தன - B. மக்கள் கூடினர் - C. மாணவர்கள் விளையாடினர் - D. ஆசிரியர்கள் மகிழ்ந்தனர் Correct answer: A. மலர்கள் மலர்ந்தன (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 33, question 76; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 76: A) ### Question 77 ஒருமைப் பன்மை பிழையறிந்து சரியான தொடரறிதல். - A. அவர் கோவிலுக்குச் சென்றனர். - B. மரம் முறிந்து விழுந்தன. - C. சீவகனிடம் விடாமுயற்சி இருந்தது. - D. சிறுவர் தெருவில் ஓடி விளையாடினர். Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 33, question 77; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 77: C/D) ### Question 78 கீழ்க்காண்பவற்றுள் இடைச்சொல் தொடரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. கடி மணம் - B. அழைத்தனர் உற்றார் - C. நிலவோ காய்ந்தது - D. அம்ம வாழி Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 34, question 78; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 78: C/D) ### Question 79 சொற்களை ஒழுங்குபடுத்திச் சொற்றொடர் அமைத்தல் : பாடறிந்து ஒழுகுதல் பண்பு எனப்படுவது. - A. பண்பு எனப்படுவது ஒழுகுதல் பாடறிந்து - B. பண்பு எனப்படுவது பாடறிந்து ஒழுகுதல் - C. பாடறிந்து பண்பு எனப்படுவது ஒழுகுதல் - D. ஒழுகுதல் எனப்படுவது பண்பு பாடறிந்து Correct answer: B. பண்பு எனப்படுவது பாடறிந்து ஒழுகுதல் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 34, question 79; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 79: B) ### Question 80 ஆங்கிலச் சொல்லுக்கு இணையான தமிழ்ச் சொல்லைக் கண்டறிக. Visual Scanner - A. காட்சிப் பக்கம் - B. படப்பிடிப்பு - C. கட்புலமேவி - D. காட்சி உணர்தல் Correct answer: C. கட்புலமேவி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 35, question 80; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 80: C) ### Question 81 பொறியியலில் “Anchorage” – என்னும் ஆங்கிலச் சொல்லிற்குக் கலைச்சொல் தருக. - A. நேர்கோட்டு வைப்பு - B. ஊன்றுதளை - C. வெட்டுமுகம் - D. நீர்க்குழல் Correct answer: B. ஊன்றுதளை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 35, question 81; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 81: B) ### Question 82 “Monopoly Control” என்ற கலைச்சொல்லிற்கான தமிழ்ச் சொல்லைத் தருக. - A. தனி ஆதிக்க விலை - B. தனி வல்லாண்மைக் கட்டுப்பாடு - C. தனி வல்லாளர் - D. தனி வரைவு கட்டுப்பாடு Correct answer: B. தனி வல்லாண்மைக் கட்டுப்பாடு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 36, question 82; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 82: B) ### Question 83 பொருத்துக : (a) Abulia (b) Acomia (c) Abscess (d) Alopecia Universalis 1. சீழ்கட்டி 2. உடல் வழுக்கை 3. மன உறுதிக் குறைபாடு 4. தலை வழுக்கை (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 2 1 - B. 3 4 1 2 - C. 2 4 1 3 - D. 2 3 4 1 Correct answer: B. 3 4 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 36, question 83; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 83: B) ### Question 84 ‘தென்னிந்தியாவின் ஸ்பா’ என்று அழைக்கப்படும் குற்றாலம் நவீன வசதிகளுடன் ரூ. 15.00 கோடி மதிப்பீட்டில் மேம்படுத்தப்படும். பெயரைச் சொல்லும்போதே உற்சாகம் பிறக்கும். மேற்குத் தொடர்ச்சி மலையின் அருவிகள் நிறைந்த பகுதி குற்றாலம். தென்காசி மாவட்டத்தில் அமைந்துள்ள ‘தென்னிந்தியாவின் ஸ்பா’ என்று அழைக்கப்படும் மருத்துவ குணம் வாய்ந்த குற்றால அருவிகளில் குளிப்பதற்கு ஏராளமான சுற்றுலாப் பயணிகள் வருகை புரிகின்றனர். சுற்றுலாத் தல மேம்பாட்டுத் திட்டத்தின் கீழ் குற்றாலத்திற்கு வருகை புரியும் சுற்றுலாப் பயணிகளுக்குப் பல்வேறு வசதிகள் ஏற்படுத்த ரூ. 15.00 கோடி மதிப்பீட்டில் திட்டப்பணிகள் மேற்கொள்ளப்படும். ‘தென்னிந்தியாவின் ஸ்பா’ என்றழைக்கப்படும் அருவியைக் கண்டறிக. - A. ஆகாயகங்கை அருவி - B. கேத்ரின் அருவி - C. சுருளி அருவி - D. குற்றால அருவி Correct answer: D. குற்றால அருவி (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 37, question 84; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 84: D) ### Question 85 தமிழ் வளர்ச்சித் துறை - கொள்கை விளக்கக் குறிப்பு 2024-2025 1.6 - கனவு இல்லம் : முத்தமிழறிஞர் கலைஞர் அவர்களின் 97-ஆவது பிறந்த நாளை முன்னிட்டு “கனவு இல்லம் திட்டம்” தமிழ்நாடு அரசால் அறிவிக்கப்பட்டு, சாகித்ய அகாதெமி, ஞானபீட விருது, தொல்காப்பியர் விருது, கலைஞர் மு. கருணாநிதி செம்மொழித் தமிழ் விருது (தமிழ்நாட்டைச் சேர்ந்தவருக்கு மட்டும்) மற்றும் நோபல் பரிசு இலக்கியம் (தமிழ்மொழி மற்றும் தமிழ் இலக்கியப் பணிகளுக்கு பெற்றிருப்பின்) ஆகிய விருதுகளைப் பெற்ற விருதாளர்களுக்கு 2021-2022-ஆம் நிதியாண்டு முதல் செயல்படுத்தப்பட்டு வருகிறது. இத்திட்டத்தின்படி ஒவ்வொரு நிதியாண்டிலும் அதிகபட்சமாக 10 விருதாளர்களுக்கு வீடு வழங்கப்படுகிறது. ‘கனவு இல்லத் திட்டத்தின்’ சார்பாக ஒவ்வொரு நிதியாண்டிலும் எத்தனை விருதாளர்களுக்கு இல்லம் வழங்கப்படுகிறது என்பதைக் கண்டறிக. - A. 9 - B. 17 - C. 8 - D. 10 Correct answer: D. 10 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 37, question 85; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 85: D) ### Question 86 “கடுகு சிறுத்தாலும் காரம் போகுமோ?” எனும் பழமொழியின் பொருள் கண்டறிக. - A. பெருமை - B. கர்வம் - C. குறைத்து மதிப்பிடாதே - D. புகழ் Correct answer: C. குறைத்து மதிப்பிடாதே (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 38, question 86; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 86: C) ### Question 87 மரபுத் தொடருக்கு ஏற்ற பொருளைப் பொருத்துக : (a) கடன் கழித்தல் (b) கடை விரித்தல் (c) கட்சைக் கட்டுதல் (d) கக்கல் கரிசல் 1. கலங்கல் நீர் 2. முரண்படுதல் 3. தன் ஆற்றலைச் சொல்லுதல் 4. மனமின்றிச் செய்தல் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 4 1 2 3 - C. 4 2 3 1 - D. 3 4 2 1 Correct answer: A. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 38, question 87; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 87: A) ### Question 88 “வேளைப் பிசகு” – எனும் மரபுத் தொடரின் பொருள் தேர்க. - A. நல்ல காலம் - B. தீய காலம் - C. கடந்த காலம் - D. வரும் காலம் Correct answer: B. தீய காலம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 39, question 88; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 88: B) ### Question 89 ‘ஆப்பசைத்தக் குரங்கதனைப் போல’ என்ற உவமைத்தொடர் உணர்த்தும் சரியான பொருளைக் கண்டறிக. - A. இன்பம் - B. ஏக்கம் - C. வேகம் - D. வேதனை Correct answer: D. வேதனை (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 39, question 89; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 89: D) ### Question 90 கொடுக்கப்பட்ட பத்தியிலிருந்து கேட்கப்பட்ட வினாக்களுக்கு சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தல். [90-92] இந்திய விடுதலைக்குப் பாடுபட்டவர்களுள் ஒருவர் வ.உ. சிதம்பரனார். வ.உ.சி. அவர்கள் தமிழிலும் ஆங்கிலத்திலும் புலமை பெற்றிருந்தார். அவர் வழக்கறிஞர், எழுத்தாளர், பேச்சாளர், தொழிற்சங்கத் தலைவர் என்னும் பன்முகத்தன்மை பெற்றிருந்தார். ஆங்கிலேயரின் கப்பல்களுக்குப் போட்டியாக உள்நாட்டு இந்தியக் கப்பல் நிறுவனத்தைத் தொடங்கியவர். 1906-ஆம் ஆண்டு அக்டோபர் 16-ஆம் நாள் ‘சுதேசி நாவாய்ச் சங்கம்’ என்ற கப்பல் நிறுவனத்தைப் பதிவு செய்தார். வ.உ.சி. சென்னைக்குச் செல்லும்போது பாரதியாரைச் சந்திப்பதை வழக்கமாகக் கொண்டிருந்தார். மேலும், பாரதியார் பாடல்களை விரும்பிக் கேட்பார். சுதேசி நாவாய்ச் சங்கத்தை நிறுவியவர் யார்? - A. வ.உ. சிதம்பரனார் - B. பாரதியார் - C. சுபாஷ் சந்திரபோஸ் - D. பாரதிதாசன் Correct answer: A. வ.உ. சிதம்பரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 40, question 90; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 90: A) ### Question 91 கொடுக்கப்பட்ட பத்தியிலிருந்து கேட்கப்பட்ட வினாக்களுக்கு சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தல். [90-92] இந்திய விடுதலைக்குப் பாடுபட்டவர்களுள் ஒருவர் வ.உ. சிதம்பரனார். வ.உ.சி. அவர்கள் தமிழிலும் ஆங்கிலத்திலும் புலமை பெற்றிருந்தார். அவர் வழக்கறிஞர், எழுத்தாளர், பேச்சாளர், தொழிற்சங்கத் தலைவர் என்னும் பன்முகத்தன்மை பெற்றிருந்தார். ஆங்கிலேயரின் கப்பல்களுக்குப் போட்டியாக உள்நாட்டு இந்தியக் கப்பல் நிறுவனத்தைத் தொடங்கியவர். 1906-ஆம் ஆண்டு அக்டோபர் 16-ஆம் நாள் ‘சுதேசி நாவாய்ச் சங்கம்’ என்ற கப்பல் நிறுவனத்தைப் பதிவு செய்தார். வ.உ.சி. சென்னைக்குச் செல்லும்போது பாரதியாரைச் சந்திப்பதை வழக்கமாகக் கொண்டிருந்தார். மேலும், பாரதியார் பாடல்களை விரும்பிக் கேட்பார். வ.உ.சி. சென்னைக்குச் செல்லும்போது யாரைச் சந்திப்பதை வழக்கமாகக் கொண்டிருந்தார்? - A. நேதாஜி - B. பாரதியார் - C. பாரதிதாசன் - D. திரு.வி.க. Correct answer: B. பாரதியார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 40, question 91; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 91: B) ### Question 92 கொடுக்கப்பட்ட பத்தியிலிருந்து கேட்கப்பட்ட வினாக்களுக்கு சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தல். [90-92] இந்திய விடுதலைக்குப் பாடுபட்டவர்களுள் ஒருவர் வ.உ. சிதம்பரனார். வ.உ.சி. அவர்கள் தமிழிலும் ஆங்கிலத்திலும் புலமை பெற்றிருந்தார். அவர் வழக்கறிஞர், எழுத்தாளர், பேச்சாளர், தொழிற்சங்கத் தலைவர் என்னும் பன்முகத்தன்மை பெற்றிருந்தார். ஆங்கிலேயரின் கப்பல்களுக்குப் போட்டியாக உள்நாட்டு இந்தியக் கப்பல் நிறுவனத்தைத் தொடங்கியவர். 1906-ஆம் ஆண்டு அக்டோபர் 16-ஆம் நாள் ‘சுதேசி நாவாய்ச் சங்கம்’ என்ற கப்பல் நிறுவனத்தைப் பதிவு செய்தார். வ.உ.சி. சென்னைக்குச் செல்லும்போது பாரதியாரைச் சந்திப்பதை வழக்கமாகக் கொண்டிருந்தார். மேலும், பாரதியார் பாடல்களை விரும்பிக் கேட்பார். வ.உ.சி. அவர்கள் புலமை பெற்றிருந்த மொழிகள் யாவை? - A. சமஸ்கிருதம், தமிழ் - B. ஆங்கிலம், கன்னடம் - C. தமிழ், ஆங்கிலம் - D. மலையாளம், தமிழ் Correct answer: C. தமிழ், ஆங்கிலம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 40, question 92; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 92: C) ### Question 93 Proposal எனும் சொல்லிற்கான இணையான சொல்லைத் தருக. - A. உண்மை உரு - B. பொய் உரு - C. கருத்துரு - D. எண்ண உரு Correct answer: C. கருத்துரு (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 41, question 93; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 93: C) ### Question 94 “Irrigation Technology” – என்னும் ஆங்கிலச் சொல்லுக்கு இணையான தமிழ்ச் சொல்லறிக. - A. தகவல் தொழில்நுட்பம் - B. சூழலியல் தொழில்நுட்பம் - C. நீர்ப்பாசனத் தொழில்நுட்பம் - D. வெப்ப மண்டலத் தொழில்நுட்பம் Correct answer: C. நீர்ப்பாசனத் தொழில்நுட்பம் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 41, question 94; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 94: C) ### Question 95 “தமிழக அரசியல் வானில் கவ்வியிருந்த காரிருளை அகற்ற வந்த ஒளிக்கதிராகக் காயிதே மில்லத் முகமது இஸ்மாயில் திகழ்கிறார்” – என்று புகழ்ந்துரைத்தவரைக் கண்டறிக. - A. தந்தை பெரியார் - B. அறிஞர் அண்ணா - C. ம.பொ. சிவஞானம் - D. ப. ஜீவானந்தம் Correct answer: B. அறிஞர் அண்ணா (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 42, question 95; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 95: B) ### Question 96 டி.கே. சிதம்பரநாதருடன் தொடர்பில்லாதது எது? (1) தமிழ் எழுத்தாளர் (2) திறனாய்வாளர் (3) வழக்கறிஞர் (4) பேராசிரியர் - A. (1) மட்டும் - B. (2) மட்டும் - C. (3) மட்டும் - D. (4) மட்டும் Correct answer: D. (4) மட்டும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 42, question 96; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 96: D) ### Question 97 கூற்று [A] : உ.வே. சாமிநாதர் அனைவராலும் அன்போடும் உரிமையோடும் தமிழ்த்தாத்தா உ.வே.சா என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறார். காரணம் [R] : அழிவு நிலையில் இருந்த வெவ்வேறு சுவடிகளைப் பலமுறை ஒப்பிட்டுப் பார்த்து வாசித்து, நமக்காகத் தாளில் எழுதி அச்சிட்டுப் புத்தகமாக இலக்கியங்களை வழங்கினார். தம் வாழ்நாள் முழுவதும் ஓய்வில்லாமல் பதிப்புப் பணியினை மேற்கொண்டார். - A. [A] சரி ஆனால் [R] தவறு, [R] என்பது [A]ஐ விளக்கவில்லை - B. [A] மற்றும் [R] இரண்டும் சரி, [R] என்பது [A]ஐ விளக்கியுள்ளது - C. [A] மற்றும் [R] இரண்டும் தவறு - D. [A] தவறு ஆனால் [R] சரி Correct answer: B. [A] மற்றும் [R] இரண்டும் சரி, [R] என்பது [A]ஐ விளக்கியுள்ளது (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 43, question 97; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 97: B) ### Question 98 கீழ்க்கண்டவற்றுள் தவறான ஒன்றைத் தேர்வு செய்யவும். (1) இந்தியாவில் பேசப்படும் மொழிகளின் எண்ணிக்கை 1300க்கும் மேற்பட்டது. (2) பல கிளை மொழிகளும் இந்தியாவில் பேசப்படுவதால் இந்தியநாடு மொழிகளின் காட்சிசாலையாகத் திகழ்கிறது. (3) திராவிடம் என்னும் சொல்லை முதலில் குறிப்பிட்டவர் ஹீராஸ் பாதிரியார். (4) திராவிட மொழிக் குடும்பம், மொழிகள் பரவிய நில அடிப்படையில் மூன்றாக வகைப்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது. - A. (1) மட்டும் - B. (2) மட்டும் - C. (3) மட்டும் - D. (4) மட்டும் Correct answer: C. (3) மட்டும் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 43, question 98; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 98: C) ### Question 99 ‘நான்மணிக்கடிகை’ என்ற நூலை இயற்றிய ஆசிரியரின் இயற்பெயரைச் சுட்டுக. - A. நாயனார் - B. நல்லந்துவனார் - C. நாகனார் - D. சேந்தனார் Correct answer: C. நாகனார் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 44, question 99; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 99: C) ### Question 100 ‘மண்ணோடியைந்த மரத்தனையர்’ என வள்ளுவர் யாரைச் சுட்டுகிறார்? - A. மனமார விருந்தினரை உபசரியாதவர் - B. பண்புடன் பழகாதவர் - C. இரக்கம் இல்லாதவர் - D. மேடைக்கு அஞ்சிச் சொல்ல மாட்டாதவர் Correct answer: C. இரக்கம் இல்லாதவர் (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 44, question 100; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 100: C) ### Question 101 Match the following : (a) Financial Assistance to Dependent children (b) Maintenance of Orphan and Destitute Girls (c) Foster Care Services Scheme (d) State After-Care Home for Boys 1. Between the age group of 18 and 21 years 2. Providing destitute, orphan and unattached children 3. Children below the age of 16 years 4. Children between the age of 6 and 16 years (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 3 1 4 - B. 4 2 3 1 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 2 4 1 3 Correct answer: C. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 45, question 101; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 101: C) ### Question 102 As per the Tamilnadu Economic Survey of 2024-2025. Arrange the following in the ascending order based on the productivity. (1) Paddy productivity (2) Maize productivity (3) Oil seeds, Groundnut and Sugarcane productivity - A. (1) (2) (3) - B. (3) (2) (1) - C. (2) (1) (3) - D. (3) (1) (2) Correct answer: A. (1) (2) (3) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 46, question 102; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 102: A) ### Question 103 Find out the Incorrect statement(s) about the Tamilnadu Health System Reform Program (TNHSRP) (i) This program was supported by World Bank. (ii) This program is sponsored by the Central and State Government in the ratio of 60 : 40. (iii) It is implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare of Tamilnadu on Program for Results basis. (iv) This program aims to achieve the goal of SDG 9. - A. (i) and (iii) only - B. (ii) and (iii) only - C. (ii) and (iv) only - D. (iii) only Correct answer: C. (ii) and (iv) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 47, question 103; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 103: C) ### Question 104 Assertion [A] : In 1892, Tremenheere report was accepted by the Government for increasing the income of the Government, to allot the poramboke land to down trodden community. Reason [R] : In Chengalpet, the Panchamer Schools were run by the Philanthropic individuals in Panchami Land for promoting Education for downtrodden community people. - A. [A] is true [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 [R] is false (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 48, question 104; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 104: A) ### Question 105 Identify the incorrectly paired matches : (1) Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force – January 16th, 2014 (2) Tamil declared as Classical Language – Oct 10, 2004 (3) Election Commission of India – Article 324 (4) National Integration Council in India – 1960 - A. (1) and (3) - B. (2) and (4) - C. (3) and (4) - D. (4) and (1) Correct answer: B. (2) and (4) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 49, question 105; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 105: B) ### Question 106 The purpose of “Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana” is - A. Installing roof top solar - B. Providing Houses to the poor - C. Insurance to old age people - D. Financing to small industries Correct answer: A. Installing roof top solar (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 49, question 106; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 106: A) ### Question 107 Assertion [A] : Zamindari system was created by the East India Company when in 1793. Lord Cornwallis entered into permanent settlement. Reason [R] : Under the settlement, the landlords were declared full properties large areas of land. - A. [A] is true, [R] is false - B. [A] is false, [R] is true - C. Both [A] and [R] are false - D. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the correct explanation of [A] Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 50, question 107; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 107: ALL) ### Question 108 Assertion [A] : Goods and Services Tax in India is a comprehensive, multistage, destination-based tax that is levied on every value addition. Reason [R] : The moto is ‘One Tax, One Market, One Nation’. - 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] is correct 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 51, question 108; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 108: B) ### Question 109 Arrange the following Finance Ministers of Tamil Nadu according to the Budget Year (Chronological Order) 1. Mr. Paneerselvam 2. Dr. Nedunchezhiyan 3. Mr. Palanivel Thiagarajan 4. Mr. Thangam Thennarasu - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 4 3 2 1 - C. 2 1 3 4 - D. 1 4 2 3 Correct answer: C. 2 1 3 4 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 52, question 109; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 109: C) ### Question 110 Assertion [A] : The plan period 1966 – 69 were called as “Annual plans or plan holiday”. Reason [R] : Because of the two major conflicts with China and Pakistan. - A. [A] is true, [R] is false - B. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not a correct explanation of [A] - C. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - D. [A] is false, [R] is true Correct answer: C. Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is the correct explanation of [A] (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 53, question 110; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 110: C) ### Question 111 Statement : Thiruvalluvar has captured certain features like pride and administration of the Three Great Kings (Moovendhar) in his couplets. Reason : Thiruvalluvar wanted to portray the administrative skills of Kings. - A. Both Statement and Reason are correct - B. Reason is incorrect but Statement is correct - C. Both Statement and Reason are incorrect - D. Statement is incorrect but Reason is correct Correct answer: D. Statement is incorrect but Reason is correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 54, question 111; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 111: D) ### Question 112 Give the chapter No. ________ in Thirukkural that talks about Ascetic Virtues. - A. 18 - B. 13 - C. 12 - D. 16 Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 54, question 112; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 112: ALL) ### Question 113 Who is the author of “Valluvarum Kuralum”? - A. Tamilannal - B. Ki.Aa.Pe. Vishwanatham - C. Ra.Pi. Sethupillai - D. Thiru.Vi. Kalyanasundaram Correct answer: B. Ki.Aa.Pe. Vishwanatham (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 55, question 113; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 113: B) ### Question 114 Who was the first to draw the portrait of Thiruvalluvar? - A. Venkata Krishna Pandithar - B. Venugopala Sharma - C. Saminatha Sharma - D. Vannacharaba Dheetchithar Correct answer: B. Venugopala Sharma (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 55, question 114; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 114: B) ### Question 115 Choose the right matches. (1) New India – Bharathi (2) Thesapakthan – V.V. Subramanian (3) Nava Sakthi – Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaram (4) The Hindu – G. Subramaniam - A. (1) and (2) are correct - B. (2) and (3) are correct - C. (3) and (4) are correct - D. (1) and (4) are correct Correct answer: C. (3) and (4) are correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 56, question 115; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 115: C) ### Question 116 Which of the following statements are true about the Theosophical Movement? (i) The Theosophical society was founded by Madam Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in New York. (ii) In 1888 Mrs. Annie Besant joined the society in India. (iii) The headquarters of the society in Adyar. - A. (i) and (ii) - B. (ii) and (iii) - C. (i) and (iii) - D. (iii) only Correct answer: C. (i) and (iii) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 57, question 116; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 116: C) ### Question 117 Assertion [A] : E.V.R. Periyar started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925. Reason [R] : New India was the official Newspaper of the Self-Respect Movement. - 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] is correct Correct answer: A. [A] is true, but [R] is false (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 58, question 117; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 117: A) ### Question 118 Consider the following statements and Identify the wrong answers (1) On 1st September 1798 Major Bannerman served an ultimatum directing Kattabomman to see him at Palayamkottai. (2) Kattabomman’s Fort 500 feet long and 300 feet broad, was constructed entirely of Mud. (3) On September 16, 1799 Veera Pandiya Kattabomman was tried before an assembly of Palayakkarars at Kayatar. (4) On 1st June, 1799 Kattabomman, attended by 500 men, proceeded to Sivagangai. - A. (1) is wrong - B. (2) is wrong - C. (1) and (3) are wrong - D. (2) and (4) are wrong Correct answer: C. (1) and (3) are wrong (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 59, question 118; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 118: C) ### Question 119 Which of the following statements are true? (1) Congress boycotted the election which was held in 1923 in Chennai. (2) Swaraj Party won 11 seats. (3) Justice Party formed Ministry in Chennai. (4) Kamaraj led the Non-Co-operation movement in Chennai. - A. (1), (4) are correct - B. (1), (2) are correct - C. (1), (3) are correct - D. (1), (2), (3) are correct Correct answer: D. (1), (2), (3) are correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 60, question 119; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 119: D) ### Question 120 Match the following : (a) Karaikkal Ammaiyar (b) Andal (c) Aranganadha Mudaliyar (d) Seraman Perumal Nayanar 1. Thiruvantadi 2. Kachhikalambagam 3. Pavaippattu 4. Moothathiruppathigangal (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 3 1 4 - B. 3 1 2 4 - C. 4 3 2 1 - D. 1 2 3 4 Correct answer: C. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 61, question 120; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 120: C) ### Question 121 Which of the following statements are true about Sivakalai excavation? (i) Sivakalai excavation located in North shore of river Thamiraparani. (ii) Tamil society lived in Sivakalai considered very ancient. (iii) Copper and gold goods are found. - A. (i) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (i) and (ii) only - D. (iii) only Correct answer: C. (i) and (ii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 62, question 121; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 121: C) ### Question 122 What is the crucial role played by noncoding RNA’s? - A. encode for proteins - B. replications - C. gene regulation - D. carbohydrate synthesis Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 62, question 122; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 122: B/C) ### Question 123 Choose the right matches among the following : (1) Five Kingdom System – R.H. Whittaker (2) Six Kingdom System – Carl Woese, et al (3) Four Kingdom System – Carl Linnaeus (4) Three Kingdom System – Ernst Haeckel - A. (1) only correct - B. (1), (2) and (4) are correct - C. (1) and (2) are correct - D. (1), (2) and (3) are correct Correct answer: B. (1), (2) and (4) are correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 63, question 123; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 123: B) ### Question 124 0.10 M of weak acid is found to be dissociated to the extent of 1.20% at 25°C. Its dissociation constant is - A. 1.44 × 10⁵ - B. 1.44 × 10⁻⁴ - C. 1.44 × 10⁻⁵ - D. 1.44 × 10⁴ Correct answer: C. 1.44 × 10⁻⁵ (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 63, question 124; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 124: C) ### Question 125 The GSLV-F15 is launched on ________ by ISRO. - A. January 29, 2025 - B. March 08, 2025 - C. January 29, 2024 - D. March 08, 2024 Correct answer: A. January 29, 2025 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 64, question 125; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 125: A) ### Question 126 Which of the following is incorrectly matched? (1) Trans Siberian Railway line – It connects Baltic Sea and Pacific Ocean (2) Trans Caspian Railway line – It connects Central Asia and Japan (3) Canadian Pacific Railway line – It connects Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean (4) Trans-Continental Railway line – It connects Buenos Aires with Valparaiso - A. (1) only - B. (2) only - C. (3) only - D. (4) only Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 65, question 126; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 126: B/C) ### Question 127 Who among the following was the Indian Prime Minister when the 42nd Amendment Act was passed? - A. Jawaharlal Nehru - B. V.P. Singh - C. Indira Gandhi - D. Morarji Desai Correct answer: C. Indira Gandhi (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 66, question 127; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 127: C) ### Question 128 Assertion [A] : The Pallavas constructed the Cave temples without brick, wood, metal and sudhai. Reason [R] : The stones kept one upon another and not bound with plaster is known as “Katraligal”. - A. [A] true, but [R] false - B. [A] false but [R] true - C. Both [A] and [R] are true - D. Both [A] and [R] are false Correct answer: A. [A] true, but [R] false (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 66, question 128; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 128: A) ### Question 129 Choose the wrong pair : (1) South Dravidan Language – Malayalam (2) East Dravidan Language – Munda (3) Central Dravidan Language – Telugu (4) North Dravidan Language – Kuruk - A. (1) - B. (2) - C. (3) - D. (4) Correct answer: B. (2) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 67, question 129; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 129: B) ### Question 130 Assertion [A] : Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his knighthood. Reason [R] : On 13th April 1919 Jalianwala Bagh Massacre occurred in Amritsar. - A. [A] True [R] 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 68, question 130; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 130: B) ### Question 131 Assertion [A] : The Indian National Congress First Conference convened on 28th December 1885 in Bombay. Reason [R] : Tamil Nadu region represented and attend 21 members. - 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] is correct Correct answer: A. [A] is true but [R] is false (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 69, question 131; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 131: A) ### Question 132 Which of the following statements are true about the Indus Civilisation? (i) In the 1920s Martimer Wheeler excavated the Harappan sites. (ii) The longest text has about twenty six signs. (iii) The term “Meluhha” in the Prakrit inscriptions refers to the Indus region. (iv) The “Priest King” of steatite was discovered in Mohenjo-Daro. - A. (i) and (ii) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (ii) and (iii) only - D. (ii) and (iv) only Correct answer: D. (ii) and (iv) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 70, question 132; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 132: D) ### Question 133 The correct statements on the New Chief Election Commissioner of India are: (i) Gyanesh Kumar took charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on February 19th, 2025. (ii) He is a Kerala cadre of the Indian Administrative Service in the 1989 batch. (iii) He has been responsible for handling various departments as the secretary to the government of Kerala. - 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 71, question 133; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 133: B) ### Question 134 Match the following : Name of the Act – Enacted year (a) Consumer Protection Rules (b) Drug Control Act (c) The monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practice Act (d) Goods and Services Sales Act 1. 1930 2. 1987 3. 1950 4. 1969 (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 3 4 1 - B. 3 1 2 4 - C. 1 3 4 2 - D. 4 1 2 3 Correct answer: A. 2 3 4 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 72, question 134; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 134: A) ### Question 135 Consider the Assertion [A] and Reason [R] Assertion [A] : Supreme court judges are to be appointed by the President. Reason [R] : In the case of appointment of the Judges the Law Minister of India shall always be consulted. - A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - B. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not a correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is true but [R] is false - D. [A] is false but [R] is true Correct answer: C. [A] is true but [R] is false (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 73, question 135; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 135: C) ### Question 136 Arrange in chronological order on Inter-State council (1) Punchhi Commission (2) Rajamannar Commission (3) Sarkaria Commission (4) Venkatachaliah Commission - A. (3), (4), (2), (1) - B. (2), (1), (4), (3) - C. (2), (4), (3), (1) - D. (2), (3), (4), (1) Correct answer: D. (2), (3), (4), (1) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 74, question 136; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 136: D) ### Question 137 Choose the right match : (1) Retirement age of the Supreme Court Judge – 60 years (2) Minimum age for contesting for the President of India – 35 years (3) Minimum age for becoming Rajya Sabha member – 30 years (4) Minimum age for becoming Lok Sabha member – 21 years - A. (1) and (3) are correct - B. (1) and (2) are correct - C. (2) and (3) are correct - D. (3) and (4) are correct Correct answer: C. (2) and (3) are correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 75, question 137; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 137: C) ### Question 138 Arrange the following in chronological order : 1. Bharat Ratna 2. Padma Vibhushan 3. Padma Sri 4. Padma Bhushan - A. 2, 3, 1, 4 - B. 1, 2, 4, 3 - C. 4, 3, 2, 1 - D. 3, 1, 4, 2 Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 76, question 138; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 138: ALL) ### Question 139 Match the following : Name of the States – States in Part (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Rajasthan (c) West Bengal (d) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 1 2 - B. 2 4 1 3 - C. 3 1 2 4 - D. 1 2 4 3 Correct answer: A. 4 3 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 77, question 139; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 139: A) ### Question 140 P and Q can do a piece of work in 20 days and 40 days respectively. They started the work together and Q left after some days of work and P finished the remaining work in 8 days. After how many days from the start did Q leave? - A. 9 days - B. 10 days - C. 8 days - D. 11 days Correct answer: C. 8 days (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 78, question 140; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 140: C) ### Question 141 Divide Rs. 2,602 between A and B, so that the amount of A at the end of 6 years is equal to the amount of B at the end of 8 years, compound interest being at 4% per annum. - A. Rs. 1,300, Rs. 1,252 - B. Rs. 1,452, Rs. 1,150 - C. Rs. 1,302, Rs. 1,300 - D. Rs. 1,352, Rs. 1,250 Correct answer: D. Rs. 1,352, Rs. 1,250 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 79, question 141; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 141: D) ### Question 142 Find the simple interest on Rs. 68,000 at 16 2/3% per annum for 9 months. - A. Rs. 8,500 - B. Rs. 8,000 - C. Rs. 9,400 - D. Rs. 9,100 Correct answer: A. Rs. 8,500 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 79, question 142; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 142: A) ### Question 143 If a : b = 3 : 7 and b : c = 7 : 6, then Find the ratio between c and a - A. 1 : 2 - B. 3 : 6 - C. 6 : 7 - D. 2 : 1 Correct answer: D. 2 : 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 80, question 143; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 143: D) ### Question 144 The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and H.C.F is 4. Their L.C.M. is ________. - A. 48 - B. 38 - C. 58 - D. 68 Correct answer: A. 48 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 80, question 144; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 144: A) ### Question 145 A number x is divisible by 13. When this number is divided by 16, 24, 32 it leaves a remainder 6 in each case. The least value of x is ________. - A. 390 - B. 391 - C. 389 - D. 392 Correct answer: A. 390 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 80, question 145; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 145: A) ### Question 146 There are 80 students in a class. If 25% are absent on a particular day. Find the number of students present in the class. - A. 10 - B. 60 - C. 30 - D. 25 Correct answer: B. 60 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 81, question 146; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 146: B) ### Question 147 The ratio of boys and girls in a class is 5 : 3. If 16% of boys and 8% of girls failed in an examination, then find the percentage of passed students. - A. 87% - B. 13% - C. 84% - D. 92% Correct answer: A. 87% (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 81, question 147; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 147: A) ### Question 148 Find the sum of 1 + 3 + 5 +⋯+ 55 - A. 700 - B. 784 - C. 555 - D. 550 Correct answer: B. 784 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 82, question 148; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 148: B) ### Question 149 The next term in the given sequence is 0, 2, 24, 252, 3120, ________. - A. 42450 - B. 46650 - C. 38450 - D. 44650 Correct answer: B. 46650 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 82, question 149; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 149: B) ### Question 150 In the series 6 4 1 2 2 8 7 4 2 1 5 3 8 how many pairs of successive numbers have a difference of 2 each? - A. One - B. Two - C. Three - D. Four Correct answer: C. Three (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 82, question 150; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 150: C) ### Question 151 A dice is thrown four times and its four different positions are given below [Figure, described: four views of the dice, faces as top, left, right: (1) 2, 3, 5 (2) 1, 2, 3 (3) 3, 4, 5 (4) 6, 2, 5] Find the number on the face opposite the face showing 2. - A. 4 - B. 5 - C. 6 - D. 3 Correct answer: A. 4 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 83, question 151; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 151: A) ### Question 152 Find the missing term of the sequence : 7, 12, 19, 24, 43, ________, 91 - A. 50 - B. 45 - C. 48 - D. 63 Correct answer: C. 48 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 83, question 152; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 152: C) ### Question 153 Identify the correct answer. Assertion [A] : Space MAITRI is a collaborative space mission between India and Australia. Reason [R] : India aims to lower the cost of access to space through this mission. - A. Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is the correct explanation for [A] - B. Both [A] and [R] are correct, but [R] is not the correct explanation for [A] - C. [A] is correct but [R] is wrong - D. [A] is wrong but [R] is correct Correct answer: C. [A] is correct but [R] is wrong (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 84, question 153; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 153: C) ### Question 154 Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the agricultural cultivation of 2021-2022 in Tamilnadu? (i) Mayiladuthurai District involved more Paddy cultivation in Tamilnadu. (ii) Perambalur District involved more Maize cultivation in Tamilnadu. (iii) Kallakurichi involved more Sugarcane cultivation in Tamilnadu. - A. (i) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (i) and (ii) only - D. (ii) and (iii) only Correct answer: D. (ii) and (iii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 85, question 154; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 154: D) ### Question 155 Identify the correct answer after understanding the Assertion and the Reason. Assertion [A] : As per the Economic Survey of Tamilnadu 2024-2025 the Urban inflation in Tamilnadu is coming down from 6% in 2019-2020 to 4.5% in 2024-2025. While rural inflation is static at 5.4%. Reason [R] : It is mainly due to the Governments’ policy on the Tamilnadu Public Distribution System and other income support schemes like, Kalignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam and hundred days employment guarantee schemes. - A. [A] is true [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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 86, question 155; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 155: B) ### Question 156 Assertion [A] : The “Illam Thedi Kalvi” scheme in Tamilnadu aims to bridge learning gaps among school students caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Reason [R] : The scheme involves volunteers providing remedial education to students at their homes. - A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - B. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is true but [R] is false - D. [A] is false but [R] is true Correct answer: A. 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 87, question 156; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 156: A) ### Question 157 Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about “The Mandal Commission Report”? (i) The commission used Three indicators i.e. Social, Educational and Economic. (ii) In social indicator there were five criteria and educational indicators there were two criteria. (iii) In economic indicator there were four criteria. Thus there were 11 criteria used in the Mandal Commission Report. - 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 88, question 157; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 157: B) ### Question 158 What was the cause for high inflation in India? - A. High demand - B. Weaken rupee against the dollar - C. Low production - D. Low money supply Correct answer: B. Weaken rupee against the dollar (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 89, question 158; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 158: B) ### Question 159 Arrange poverty eradication schemes in chronological order. 1. National Rural Livelihood Mission 2. Rajiv Awas Yojana 3. Bharat Nirman Yojana 4. National Food Security Scheme - A. 1 2 4 3 - B. 3 1 4 2 - C. 3 2 1 4 - D. 2 3 4 1 Correct answer: C. 3 2 1 4 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 89, question 159; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 159: C) ### Question 160 Which of the following is incorrectly paired? (1) MFAL – Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labourer Development Agency (2) DPAP – Drought Prone Area Programme (3) DDP – District Development Programme (4) HDA – Hills Development Agencies - A. (1) and (2) - B. (1) and (3) - C. (3) and (4) - D. (2) and (3) Correct answer: C. (3) and (4) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 90, question 160; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 160: C) ### Question 161 Identify the incorrect Acronym : (1) TSC – Total Sanitation Campaign (2) NIC – National Information Centre (3) MIS – Management Information System (4) IMIS – Integrated Management Infrastructure System - A. (1), (2), (3) and (4) - B. (1), (2) and (3) - C. (1), (2) and (4) - D. (4) only Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 91, question 161; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 161: ALL) ### Question 162 Choose the correct pair : 1. Bombay plan – 1940 2. Gandhian plan – 1945 3. People’s plan – 1944 4. Sarvodaya plan – 1950 - A. 2 and 3 are correct - B. 1 and 2 are correct - C. 1 and 4 are correct - D. 2 and 4 are correct Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 92, question 162; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 162: ALL) ### Question 163 Kokkokka Koompum Paruvaththu Matradhan Kuththokka Seerththa Itaththu As Heron with folded wing, so wait in waiting hour; As Heron snaps its prey, when fortune smiles, put forth your power - Denotes. (1) To act like a Heron is incorrect. (2) You must wait till the Time Ripens. (3) This Kural appears in the Chapter titled “Therinthu Thelithal”. (4) “Vaadiyirukkumaam Kokku” is the phrase best suited to this Thirukkural. - A. (1) – Right (2) – Wrong (3) – Wrong (4) – Wrong - B. (1) – Wrong (2) – Right (3) – Right (4) – Wrong - C. (1) – Wrong (2) – Right (3) – Wrong (4) – Right - D. (1) – Right (2) – Wrong (3) – Right (4) – Right Correct answer: C. (1) – Wrong (2) – Right (3) – Wrong (4) – Right (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 93, question 163; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 163: C) ### Question 164 “Manaththodu vaiymai mozhiyin thavaththodu Thaananj Seiyvaarin Thalai”. Statement 1 : Those who speak the TRUTH are always more superior than those who practice charity or penance. Statement 2 : Those who practice charity and penance are far better than who speak the TRUTH. - A. Statement 1 – Correct - B. Statement 2 – Correct - C. Statement 1 and 2 – Correct - D. Statement 1 and 2 – Incorrect Correct answer: A. Statement 1 – Correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 94, question 164; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 164: A) ### Question 165 Match the following type : (a) Iyotheethass Pandithar (b) Ramalinga Adigal (c) Jotiba Phule (d) Syed Ahmed Khan 1. Tahdhip-ul-Akhluq 2. Gulamgiri 3. Thiruvarutpa 4. Oru Paisa Tamilan (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 4 3 2 1 - C. 4 3 1 2 - D. 1 2 4 3 Correct answer: B. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 95, question 165; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 165: B) ### Question 166 Assertion [A] : K.M. Balasubramanian, author of South Indian Celebrities compared Dr. C. Natesa Mudaliyar to Mahathma Gandhi. Reason [R] : He was the epitome of love, character, tolerance, compromise and he was the heart of Justice Party. - 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] is correct 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 96, question 166; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 166: B) ### Question 167 Which of the following statements are true about Ramalinga Adigal? (i) He said that apart from musical Instruments the mind should unite. (ii) He started night schools for farmers. (iii) He said that through human charity one should get full benefit in life and be one with God. - 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 97, question 167; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 167: B) ### Question 168 Assertion [A] : In 1930 Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar introduced in the Madras Legislative Council a Bill on the prevention of the dedication of woman of Hindu temples in the ‘Presidency of Madras’. Reason [R] : The Bill which later became the Devadasi Abolition Act, declared the “Pottukattu Ceremony” Illegal. - A. [A] is true but [R] is false - B. [A] is false but [R] is true - C. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - D. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: C. 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 98, question 168; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 168: C) ### Question 169 Assertion [A] : Under the leadership of Rajaji, Congress decided to boycott Simon Commission in Chennai. Reason [R] : The Simon Commission had only Whitemen as members that is no Indians. - A. [A] is true, [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, and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: C. [A] is false, [R] is true (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 99, question 169; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 169: C) ### Question 170 Match the Works/Books with the author’s : (a) Vetriverkai (b) Nanneri (c) Neethinerivilakam (d) Nalvazhi 1. Avaiyar 2. Kumara Kurubarar 3. Athiveerarama Pandiyar 4. Duraimangalam Sivaprakasar (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 3 4 2 - B. 1 4 2 3 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 3 4 1 2 Correct answer: C. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 100, question 170; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 170: C) ### Question 171 Match correctly the Excavated places with their corresponding Districts. (a) Azhagankulam (b) Vasavasamudram (c) Kodumanal (d) Keezhadi 1. Sivagangai 2. Erode 3. Kanchipuram 4. Ramanathapuram (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 4 3 2 - B. 4 2 3 1 - C. 3 1 2 4 - D. 4 3 2 1 Correct answer: D. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 101, question 171; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 171: D) ### Question 172 Match the diseases in Column I with the site of infectious in Column II : Column I – Column II (a) Dengue (b) Polio myelitis (c) Measels (d) Chicken Pox 1. Intestine, Brain 2. Skin and Blood 3. Respiratory tract and Nervous system 4. Skin and Respiratory tract (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 1 4 3 - B. 2 1 3 4 - C. 2 4 3 1 - D. 1 3 2 4 Correct answer: A. 2 1 4 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 102, question 172; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 172: A) ### Question 173 Assertion [A] : Cobalt-60 is useful in Cancer therapy. Reason [R] : Cobalt-60 is source of γ - radiations capable of killing cancerous cells. - A. Both [A] and [R] are correct and the [R] is a correct explanation of the [A] - B. Both [A] and [R] are correct but the [R] is not a correct explanation of the [A] - C. [A] is correct but [R] is incorrect - D. Both [A] and [R] are incorrect Correct answer: A. Both [A] and [R] are correct and the [R] is a correct explanation of the [A] (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 103, question 173; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 173: A) ### Question 174 In Tamil Nadu, Vidiyal Payanam Scheme introduced in the month of - A. May, 2021 - B. December, 2021 - C. March, 2022 - D. October, 2021 Correct answer: A. May, 2021 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 103, question 174; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 174: A) ### Question 175 Assertion [A] : Climate, Relief, Soil and Natural resources are influencing the distribution of population. Reason [R] : Birth and death rate does not affect the distribution of population. - A. [A] is true, but [R] is false - B. [A] is false, but [R] is true - C. Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 104, question 175; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 175: A) ### Question 176 Match the following : Shifting cultivation – Region (a) Ladang (b) Milpa (c) Roca (d) Ray 1. Malaysia 2. Vietnam 3. Brazil 4. Mexico (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 4 3 2 - B. 3 4 1 2 - C. 4 2 3 1 - D. 2 3 4 1 Correct answer: A. 1 4 3 2 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 105, question 176; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 176: A) ### Question 177 Match the following : Author – Work (a) Amoghavarsha (b) Jinasena (c) Gunabhadra (d) Bana 1. Mahapurana 2. Kavirajamarga 3. Kadambari 4. Adipurana (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 4 3 1 - B. 2 4 1 3 - C. 2 3 4 1 - D. 2 3 1 4 Correct answer: B. 2 4 1 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 106, question 177; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 177: B) ### Question 178 Which of the following statements are true about Velu Nachiyar? (i) Velu Nachiyar was the daughter of Chellamuthu Sethupathi, King of Sivagangai. (ii) Velu Nachiyar’s husband was assassinated by the Nawab Army and to attack the Nawab and British. She joined with Gopal Naicker and Hyder Ali. (iii) In 1790, she died due to illness. - A. (ii) only - B. (i) and (iii) - C. (i) and (ii) - D. (ii) and (iii) Correct answer: A. (ii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 107, question 178; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 178: A) ### Question 179 Which of the following points were accepted in Gandhi-Irwin Pact? (i) People allowed to make salt for their consumption. (ii) Not releasing the political prisoners who had not indulged in violence. (iii) Permitted picketing of foreign cloth shops. (iv) Reduced the death sentence of Bhagat Singh and his Comrades. - A. (i) and (ii) only - B. (i) and (iii) only - C. (ii) and (iii) only - D. (ii) and (iv) only Correct answer: B. (i) and (iii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 108, question 179; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 179: B) ### Question 180 Consider the following statements and identify the correct answer : (1) In 1918, Madurai Harvi Mill labours strike happened. (2) B.B. Wadhiya was the labour union leader of Madurai Harvi Mill. (3) Dr. P. Varadharajulu’s speech was an eye opener to the government. (4) Dr. P. Varadharajulu was the Author of “Prabanja Mitran” Magazine. - A. (1) only - B. (2) only - C. (1), (3) and (4) only - D. (1), (2) and (3) only Correct answer: C. (1), (3) and (4) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 109, question 180; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 180: C) ### Question 181 False statements about Subhas Chandra Bose are: (i) Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23rd January 1897, in Calcutta, West Bengal. (ii) The Government of India has declared his birthday, 23rd January as “Parakram Diwas”. (iii) To honour of Subhas Chandra Bose’s legacy, 23rd January is a National holiday. - A. (iii) only - B. (i) and (ii) only - C. (ii) and (iii) only - D. (i) and (iii) only Correct answer: D. (i) and (iii) only (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 110, question 181; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 181: D) ### Question 182 Match the Presidents listed below with the distinguished guests who attended the Republic Day celebrations held under their leadership. Presidents – Distinguished Guests (a) Droupadi Murmu (b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (c) Pranab Mukherjee (d) Ram Nath Kovind 1. Cyril Ramaphosa 2. Prabowo Subianto 3. Vladimir Putin 4. Barack Obama (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 4 3 2 - B. 2 3 4 1 - C. 3 4 1 2 - D. 4 2 3 1 Correct answer: B. 2 3 4 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 111, question 182; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 182: B) ### Question 183 Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-corruption Tamil Nadu Toll free No. is : (1) 1062 and 1963 (2) 1064 and 1965 (3) 1066 and 1967 (4) 1068 and 1969 - A. (4) - B. (2) - C. (1) - D. (3) Correct answer: B. (2) (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 112, question 183; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 183: B) ### Question 184 Find out the correct statements on election (i) In all the states elections EVMS were used in 2003. (ii) The commission took a historic decision to use only EVMS for the Lok Sabha election in 2004. (iii) Two million EVMS were used in this elections. - 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 113, question 184; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 184: C) ### Question 185 Choose the right matches : Committees – Chairman (1) Committee on Panchayat Raj Election – K. Shanthanam (2) Committee on Rationalisation of Panchayat statistics – G. Ramachandran (3) Committee on Panchayat Raj Training centres – V.K. Rao (4) Study team on Panchayat Raj Administration – V. Iswaran - A. (1) and (3) are correct - B. (1) and (4) are correct - C. (2) and (3) are correct - D. (3) and (4) are correct Correct answer: B. (1) and (4) are correct (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 114, question 185; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 185: B) ### Question 186 The correct statements on the Directive principles of state policy are (i) The Directive principles of the state policy are provided in Article 36 to 51 of the constitution. (ii) The framers of the constitution borrowed this idea from the Spanish constitution. (iii) The Directive principles form the soul of the constitution. - 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 115, question 186; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 186: A) ### Question 187 Assertion [A] : Indian constitution is federal in nature. Reason [R] : Indian constitution provides dual citizenship like United States of America. - A. [A] is false [R] is true - B. Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A] - C. [A] is true [R] is false - D. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A] Correct answer: C. [A] is true [R] is false (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 116, question 187; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 187: C) ### Question 188 Assertion [A] : Indian constitution has the qualities of both rigid and flexible. Reason [R] : The constitution was amended more than 100 times without changing the foundations of the constitution. - 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] is correct 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) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 117, question 188; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 188: B) ### Question 189 The reading in a field book are as given below [Field book, as printed: chain line from A (bottom) to C (top), "To C (in meters)", readings 150, 120, 80, 50; offsets 20 to D at 120 (left), 50 to B at 80 (right), 30 to E at 50 (left); "From A"] The area of the field is - A. 6550 m² - B. 7550 m² - C. 5750 m² - D. 5650 m² Correct answer: A. 6550 m² (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 118, question 189; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 189: A) ### Question 190 A person distributes his pens among four friends A, B, C and D in the ratio 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/5 : 1/6 then the minimum number of pens that the person should have is ________. - A. 23 - B. 55 - C. 57 - D. 65 Correct answer: C. 57 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 119, question 190; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 190: C) ### Question 191 If the ratios formed using the numbers 2, 5, x, 20 are in the same order of proportion, then the value of x is - A. 50 - B. 10 - C. 8 - D. 4 Correct answer: C. 8 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 119, question 191; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 191: C) ### Question 192 If the HCF of 108 and 234 is expressible of the form 23x − 51 then what is the value of x? - A. 3 - B. 2 - C. 4 - D. 5 Correct answer: A. 3 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 120, question 192; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 192: A) ### Question 193 Find the HCF of the polynomials x³ + x² − x + 2 and 2x³ − 5x² + 5x − 3. - A. x² − x + 1 - B. x² + x − 1 - C. −7x² + 7x − 7 - D. 7x² − 7x + 7 Correct answer: A. x² − x + 1 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 120, question 193; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 193: A) ### Question 194 Simplify : (4⁻¹ + 4⁻² + 4⁻³)⁰ × (4⁻¹ + 4⁻² + 4⁻³)¹. - A. 63/19 - B. 19/63 - C. 21/64 - D. 64/21 Correct answer: C. 21/64 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 121, question 194; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 194: C) ### Question 195 The average mark of 25 students was found to be 78.4. Later on, it was found that score of 96 was misread as 69. Find the correct mean of the marks. - A. 77.32 - B. 79.48 - C. 78.42 - D. 78.24 Correct answer: B. 79.48 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 121, question 195; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 195: B) ### Question 196 D, F, G, H, I and M are sitting in a row. I and M are in the centre, and F and D are at the beginning and at the end. G is sitting on the left of D. Then who is sitting on the right of F? - A. H - B. I - C. M - D. G Correct answer: A. H (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 122, question 196; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 196: A) ### Question 197 If A = 26, SUN = 27, then CAT = ? - A. 24 - B. 27 - C. 57 - D. 58 Correct answer: C. 57 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 122, question 197; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 197: C) ### Question 198 If a ≠ b ≠ c is given, which one of the following is correct? - A. b ≠ a ≠ c - B. a, b, c are distinct - C. a = b = c - D. a ≠ c or a = c Correct answer: D. a ≠ c or a = c (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 122, question 198; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 198: D) ### Question 199 The missing term in the given alpha-numeric series is 2 X 2, 7 T 4, 14 P 12, 23 L 48, ________. - A. 34 H 240 - B. 34 H 144 - C. 30 H 100 - D. 30 H 120 Correct answer: A. 34 H 240 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 123, question 199; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 199: A) ### Question 200 Two unbiased dice are rolled once. Find the probability of getting the product of face value is 4 or the difference of the face value is 5. - A. 1/12 - B. 5/36 - C. 1/9 - D. 7/36 Correct answer: B. 5/36 (Final answer key) Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 123, question 200; final answer key 17.11.2025, 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)