TNPSC Group 2/2A 2022 PYQ - General Studies Online Test in Tamil & English

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TNPSC Group 2/2A 2022 Question Paper Analysis & Weightage

  • Unit I: General Science (13 questions)
    • Scientific knowledge and scientific temper (2 questions)
    • Current affairs (2 questions)
    • Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy (1 question)
    • Physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene (1 question)
    • Everyday application of basic principles (mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.) (1 question)
    • Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms (1 question)
    • Classification of living organisms (1 question)
    • Health and hygiene, human diseases (1 question)
    • Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts (1 question)
    • Environment and ecology (1 question)
    • Latest inventions in science and technology (1 question)
  • Unit II: Geography of India (6 questions)
    • Rivers in India (1 question)
    • Population density and distribution (1 question)
    • Forest and Wildlife (1 question)
    • Location - Physical features (1 question)
    • Green energy (1 question)
    • Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources (1 question)
  • Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (16 questions)
    • Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India (3 questions)
    • Indian National Congress - Emergence of leaders (2 questions)
    • Delhi Sultans (2 questions)
    • Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms (1 question)
    • Characteristics of Indian Culture (1 question)
    • Mughals (1 question)
    • Indus Valley Civilization (1 question)
    • Prominent personalities in various spheres (1 question)
    • Emergence of leaders – Bharathiar (1 question)
    • Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, etc. (1 question)
    • South Indian History (1 question)
    • Early uprising against British rule (1 question)
  • Unit IV: Indian Polity (12 questions)
    • Judiciary in India (2 questions)
    • Directive Principles of State Policy (2 questions)
    • Fundamental Rights (2 questions)
    • Union Executive (1 question)
    • Fundamental Duties (1 question)
    • Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures (1 question)
    • Local Governments, Panchayat Raj (1 question)
    • Union, State and Union Territory (1 question)
    • Union Executive, Union Legislature (1 question)
  • Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (13 questions)
    • Economic trends in Tamil Nadu (2 questions)
    • Planning Commission and Niti Aayog (2 questions)
    • Five-year plan models - an assessment (1 question)
    • Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields (1 question)
    • Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility (1 question)
    • Land Reforms and Agriculture (1 question)
    • Finance Commission (1 question)
    • Current affairs (1 question)
    • Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu (1 question)
    • Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy (1 question)
    • Industrial growth (1 question)
  • Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (13 questions)
    • Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times (3 questions)
    • Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu (2 questions)
    • Thirukkural - Significance as a secular literature - Relevance to everyday life (2 questions)
    • History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries (2 questions)
    • Justice Party (1 question)
    • Role of women in freedom struggle (1 question)
    • Thirukkural - Significance as a secular literature (1 question)
    • Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle (1 question)
  • Unit VII: Aptitude (23 questions)
    • Simple interest (5 questions)
    • Simplification (4 questions)
    • Ratio and Proportion (3 questions)
    • Volume (2 questions)
    • Highest Common Factor (HCF) (2 questions)
    • Time and Work (2 questions)
    • Percentage (2 questions)
    • Compound interest (1 question)
    • Highest Common Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) (1 question)
    • Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) (1 question)
  • Unit VIII: Reasoning (4 questions)
    • Logical reasoning (2 questions)
    • Alpha numeric reasoning (1 question)
    • Number series (1 question)

Syllabus Insight: Based on the data from this 100-question paper, Unit VII: Aptitude commands the absolute highest weightage, contributing nearly a quarter of the exam (23 questions). Mastering simplification, interest calculations, and ratios is non-negotiable for a top score. This is closely followed by Unit III: History and Indian National Movement (16 questions). Focusing your revision heavily on these two data-backed pillars will guarantee the highest return on your study time.

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