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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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