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TNPSC CTSE Non Interview 2025 Question Paper Analysis & Weightage
Before you dive into the test, take a look at the exact syllabus breakdown from the 2025 paper. Knowing where the questions come from helps you study smarter, not harder.
- Unit I: General Science (5 Questions)
- Environment and ecology (2 questions)
- Human diseases (1 questions)
- Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics (1 questions)
- Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides (1 questions)
- Unit II: Geography of India (6 Questions)
- Forest and Wildlife (1 questions)
- Green energy (1 questions)
- Environmental pollution - Reasons and preventive measures (1 questions)
- Water resources (1 questions)
- Transport – Communication (1 questions)
- Social Geography – Population density and distribution (1 questions)
- Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (12 Questions)
- Early uprising against British rule (2 questions)
- Indus Valley Civilization (2 questions)
- Guptas (2 questions)
- Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy (1 questions)
- Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom (1 questions)
- Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms (1 questions)
- Mughals (1 questions)
- South Indian History (1 questions)
- Indian National Congress (1 questions)
- Unit IV: Indian Polity (17 Questions)
- Human Rights Charter (2 questions)
- Union Legislature (2 questions)
- Fundamental Rights (2 questions)
- Judiciary in India – Rule of Law (1 questions)
- Constitution of India (1 questions)
- Current affairs (1 questions)
- Union Executive (1 questions)
- Citizenship (1 questions)
- Judiciary in India (1 questions)
- Spirit of federalism: Centre - State relationships (1 questions)
- Local Governments, Panchayat Raj (1 questions)
- State Executive (1 questions)
- Directive Principles of State Policy (1 questions)
- Constitution of India - Preamble to the Constitution (1 questions)
- Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (15 Questions)
- Finance Commission (2 questions)
- Health (1 questions)
- Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility (1 questions)
- Employment (1 questions)
- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu (1 questions)
- Planning Commission and Niti Aayog (1 questions)
- Nature of Indian Economy (1 questions)
- Social problems (1 questions)
- Industrial growth (1 questions)
- Rural welfare oriented programmes (1 questions)
- Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth (1 questions)
- Land Reforms and Agriculture (1 questions)
- Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country (1 questions)
- Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu (1 questions)
- Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions)
- Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times (5 questions)
- Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu (2 questions)
- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle (2 questions)
- Thirukkural - Significance as a secular literature - Relevance to everyday life (2 questions)
- Justice Party (1 questions)
- Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs (1 questions)
- History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries (1 questions)
- History of Tamil Society (1 questions)
- Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party (1 questions)
- Role of women in freedom struggle (1 questions)
- Early agitations against British Rule (1 questions)
- Thirukkural - Relevance to everyday life (1 questions)
- Thirukkural - Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs (1 questions)
- Unit VII: Aptitude (15 Questions)
- Time and Work (3 questions)
- Compound interest (2 questions)
- Simple interest (2 questions)
- Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) (2 questions)
- Area (1 questions)
- Ratio and Proportion (1 questions)
- Percentage (1 questions)
- Volume (1 questions)
- Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) (1 questions)
- Highest Common Factor (HCF) (1 questions)
- Unit VIII: Reasoning (10 Questions)
- Alpha numeric reasoning (4 questions)
- Number series (3 questions)
- Logical reasoning (3 questions)
Strategic Takeaway: Based on the data above, Unit VI (Tamil Nadu History, Culture & Socio-Political Movements) is undeniably the most crucial section, carrying the maximum weightage of 20 questions. When combined with Unit IV (Indian Polity) at 17 questions and the combined Math/Reasoning sections at 25 questions, these core areas make up over 60% of the entire paper. Focus your revision on these high-reward units to maximize your score.
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