TNPSC Group 1
Group 1 Prelims 2015 November
Subject and topic breakdown of every question on this paper, with sample questions to test your readiness.
Questions
200
Classified
200
Subjects
10
Topics covered
77
Subject weightage
Subjects grouped by their share of this paper.
Tier 1, High priority
5 subjects · 163 Qs · 82% · ≥ 12% of questions
Aptitude & Mental Ability
43·22%
Science & Technology
35·18%
Current Affairs
30·15%
Indian History & Culture
30·15%
Indian Polity & Constitution
25·13%
Tier 2, Medium priority
2 subjects · 30 Qs · 15% · 6 – 11% of questions
Indian Economy
17·9%
Geography & Environment
13·7%
Tier 3, Lower weightage
1 subjects · 5 Qs · 3% · 2 – 5% of questions
Tamil Nadu History & Administration
5·3%
Tier 4, Negligible
2 subjects · 2 Qs · 1% · < 2% of questions
General Tamil (Pothu Tamil)
1·1%
General Knowledge
1·1%
Difficulty mix
How questions are distributed across difficulty levels.
100%
200 questions
Topic coverage
What specific topics were asked in each subject.
Aptitude & Mental Ability
43 Qs · 22%Number series · 2Algebraic equations and exponentsAlgebraic expression simplification using identitiesAlgebraic fraction simplification with product relationAlgebraic simplification using squares differenceAlphabet series pattern completionArea of quadrilateral using diagonal and perpendicular distancesArithmetic mean identity / algebraic expression simplificationClock and angular motionCoding and decoding
Science & Technology
35 Qs · 18%Agriculture - HerbicidesAndroid OS versions and namesBiochemistry - Vitamins and deficiency diseases matchingBiology - Endocrine system / thyroid disordersBiology - Genetics and sex-linked inheritanceBiology - Taxonomy classification hierarchyBiology - Vectors and disease transmissionBiology - applied biology; sericulture, horticulture, aquaculture, apicultureBiology - biomolecules, enzymes, hormones and vitaminsBiology - cellular respiration and bioenergetics
Current Affairs
30 Qs · 15%2015 Australian federal election result2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine recipients2015 Nobel Prize in Physics2015 World Cup winner in chess2020 Summer Olympics host city50th anniversary of Indo-Pak war 1965China currency devaluation August 2015Cleanest city rankings in 2015; Swachh Bharat/UNESCOCountry assisting in cleaning River GangaDigital banking mobile app by a bank
Indian History & Culture
30 Qs · 15%1857 Revolt: loyal and rebel armiesActs and events related to the Government of India Act, 1935 / historical chronologyActs in colonial India and nationalist terminologyAncient India - Indus Valley Civilization trade and exportsAncient Tamil food habits and use of gheeAnglo-French conflicts in Carnatic wars and key personalitiesAstronomy and mythology / planets nicknamesBabur and BaburnamaBritish India Acts and chronologyContribution of missionaries to Tamil language and printing
Indian Polity & Constitution
25 Qs · 13%Administrative Reforms Commission and Lokpal/LokayuktaAdministrative Reforms Commission of India and its chairpersonAdministrative Reforms Commission recommendations - political executive and permanent executive relationsCAG powers and audit of Union, State, UT and local bodiesChronology of ordinances and lawsConstitution schedules - division of powers between Union and States (7th Schedule)Constitution schedules and amendments matchingConstitutional amendment relating to secession / unity and integrity of IndiaConstitutional amendment requiring ratification by states (Article 368 proviso)Constitutional amendments - 42nd Amendment and changes to Preamble/7th Schedule
Indian Economy
17 Qs · 9%Banking and monetary policy concepts; matching institutions with functionsCommercial energy consumption by sector in IndiaCompound InterestFertilizer subsidy policy / Nutrient Based SubsidyIndia's rank in global milk productionIndian financial system structureIndradhanush scheme for public sector bank reformsIndustries reserved for public sector in New Economic PolicyMGNREGS and poverty alleviation programmesNational Statistical Commission / economic institutions
Geography & Environment
13 Qs · 7%Climatology - Albedo and radiation balanceEnvironmental pollution - itai-itai disease and cadmium pollutionIndian climatology - factors affecting temperature, rainfall and winter rainIndian climatology - planetary winds and monsoonIndian geography - Soil distribution and extentIndian physical geography - natural vegetation; tropical evergreen forestsInland water transport in Indian statesOceanography - El Nino and La NinaPhysical geography - landforms matchingPhysical geography - ocean water discoloration and phytoplankton/algal bloom
Tamil Nadu History & Administration
5 Qs · 3%Best corporation award in Tamil NaduDravidian movement and Dravidian Mahajana SabhaLibrary movement in Tamil NaduMatching state awards with recipientsTamil Nadu state awards / Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award
General Tamil (Pothu Tamil)
1 Qs · 1%Tamil cinema personalities and awards/filmography
General Knowledge
1 Qs · 1%Population growth phases in India