TNPSC Group 2/2A
Group 2a 2014 June Gt
Subject and topic breakdown of every question on this paper, with sample questions to test your readiness.
Questions
200
Classified
200
Subjects
11
Topics covered
92
Subject weightage
Subjects grouped by their share of this paper.
Tier 1, High priority
2 subjects · 114 Qs · 57% · ≥ 12% of questions
General Tamil (Pothu Tamil)
89·45%
Aptitude & Mental Ability
25·13%
Tier 2, Medium priority
4 subjects · 54 Qs · 27% · 6 – 11% of questions
Science & Technology
17·9%
Indian Polity & Constitution
13·7%
Current Affairs
13·7%
Indian History & Culture
11·6%
Tier 3, Lower weightage
5 subjects · 32 Qs · 16% · 2 – 5% of questions
Tamil Nadu History & Administration
9·5%
Geography & Environment
9·5%
Indian Economy
8·4%
General Knowledge
3·2%
General English
3·2%
Difficulty mix
How questions are distributed across difficulty levels.
100%
200 questions
Topic coverage
What specific topics were asked in each subject.
General Tamil (Pothu Tamil)
89 Qs · 45%Sentence type classification · 3Ancient Tamil kingdoms and capitalsAncient Tamil literature - book and author matchingAntonyms (opposite words)Antonyms (எதிர்ச்சொல்)Antonyms in Tamil vocabularyClassical Tamil literary works and authors matchingClassical Tamil quote identification and source textClassical Tamil verse reference and medical practice in literatureClassifying words by category (inathil seradha sol)
Aptitude & Mental Ability
25 Qs · 13%Algebra - percentage equationAverages / weighted averageCounting straight lines in a figureDirection senseFigure series / missing figureFigure series / next figureHeights and distances / ladder problemLCM and divisibilityLogical sequence / meaningful orderMensuration - cube surface area
Science & Technology
17 Qs · 9%Audio technology terminology / dubbing meaningBiology - vitamins and their solubilityBiology: nitrogenous bases common to DNA and RNABotany: sclerenchyma cells and mechanical supportChemistry - minerals and ores of boronChemistry - nitrogen oxides and colourChemistry - oxidation numberChemistry: classification of lanthanides and actinidesGenetics / inheritance patterns of traitsHuman physiology - hormonal regulation of blood glucose
Indian Polity & Constitution
13 Qs · 7%Amendment procedure of Constitution (Article 368)Assertion-reason on republican polityConstitutional offices and appointments matchingDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)Fundamental Duties - Swaran Singh CommitteeGovernor's powers / appointment of Advocate GeneralLok Pal / anti-corruption institutionsLok Sabha speakers / parliamentary officesNGO and civil society conceptsParliamentary control over executive / no-confidence motion
Current Affairs
13 Qs · 7%Chronology of Indian Vice PresidentsClimate change monitoring centre in IndiaCountries where persons of Tamil origin were elected as PresidentsDefence exercises: INDRA joint naval exerciseGovernment schemes - Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan objectivesGovernment schemes and acronyms - e-PPS expansionImportant days - World Forestry DayIndian states - literacy rate comparison with national averageInternational organisations - World Meteorological Organisation headquartersLiterature awards: DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
Indian History & Culture
11 Qs · 6%1857 uprising / Mangal PandeyBhakti movement / Surdas and VallabhacharyaFreedom movement leaders and revolutionary associationsFreedom struggle leaders and quotes - Bal Gangadhar TilakFreedom struggle leaders and quotes - Mahatma GandhiModerate phase nationalism - militant movements; Assertion-ReasonModern Indian history matching (Pakistan movement, Lahore Congress, Aligarh)Modern Indian personalities and contributionsPost-independence political history - Kisan Mazdoor Praja PartySocial service sayings and prominent personalities
Tamil Nadu History & Administration
9 Qs · 5%Classical Tamil literature author identification (Kali-thogai / Neithal kali)District-wise per capita income in Tamil NaduJustice Party and Madras Presidency chief ministerKamarajar's education reforms / school working days increaseLand reforms and tenancy system: occupancy tenants, tenants-at-will, sub-tenants, intermediariesNickname of a city in Tamil NaduPlace names and their ancient special names/mural namesSocial reformer quotation identificationTamil literary works by Mudiyarasan
Geography & Environment
9 Qs · 5%Astronomy - meteors, comets, Milky WayConservation village / non-firecracker village in Tamil NaduEcology - energy flow in ecosystemEnvironmental science - types of pollutants and matchingIndian states population (2011 Census) matchingMineral resources / iron ore deposits in Indian statesMineral resources: country with largest uranium reservesPhysical geography - earthquakes, tornadoes, winds, igneous rocksWorld oceans and surface area
Indian Economy
8 Qs · 4%Budget and public finance: interest payment as share of revenue expenditureCompound interestDemography: India population share in world population (Census 2011)Energy statistics - per capita energy consumptionPoverty and poverty line / welfare schemesPrivatisation - objectives and meritsTelecommunication sector institutions and establishment yearUnion Budget schemes - Nirbhaya Fund
General Knowledge
3 Qs · 2%Indian classical dances and statesUN flag emblem and olive branchesWorld cities and nicknames - Eternal City
General English
3 Qs · 2%English vocabulary translationTranslation from colloquial Tamil to standard Tamil/English equivalent phrasingVocabulary meaning from Tamil literary text