TGPSC Group I · Past-year questions with answers · PrepKar

Question 1

Using the powers enshrined in Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament can do which of the following ?
A. Admit new territories as new state of India.
B. Split or merge existing Indian states.
C. Transfer and exchange of territories to neighbouring countries.
D. Alter the names and boundaries of existing Indian States. Choose the correct option :
a. A, B & C only
b. A, B & D only
c. A, C & D only
d. A, B, C & D

Accepted Answer

b. A, B & D only
Option b: Articles 2 and 3 allow admission, formation, merger, division and renaming of states.

Cession of Indian territory to a foreign country requires a constitutional amendment and is not accomplished by Article 3 alone.

Answer

a. A, B & C only

Answer

c. A, C & D only

Answer

d. A, B, C & D

Question 2

What would happen to earth if the sun suddenly disappears ?
A. The earth immediately experiences the lack of sun light.
B. The earth experiences the lack of sun light after about eight minutes.
C. The earth immediately experiences the lack of gravitation.
D. The earth experiences the lack of gravitation after about eight minutes. Choose the correct answer :
a. A & C only
b. A & D only
c. B & C only
d. B & D only

Accepted Answer

d. B & D only
Option d: Both sunlight and changes in the gravitational field propagate at the speed of light.

At the Earth–Sun distance, the delay is approximately 1.5 × 10^11 ÷ 3 × 10^8 = 500 seconds, or eight minutes twenty seconds; the scenario is hypothetical.

Answer

a. A & C only

Answer

b. A & D only

Answer

c. B & C only

Question 3

A large cube is painted on all six faces. Now it is cut into a certain number of smaller identical cubes. It was found that among the smaller cubes, there were eight cubes which don’t have any faces painted. How many small cubes have exactly two faces painted ?
a. 6
b. 12
c. 18
d. 24

Accepted Answer

d. 24
Option d: there are four cubes along each edge, giving 12 × 2 = 24 cubes with exactly two painted faces.

If there are n small cubes along each edge, the unpainted interior cubes number (n−2)^3. Thus (n−2)^3 = 8 gives n=4. Exactly two painted faces occur along the twelve edges excluding corners: 12(n−2) = 12×2 = 24.

Answer

a. 6

Answer

b. 12

Answer

c. 18

Question 4

Consider the following in relation to the complaint of sexual harassment under “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” :
A. Any aggrieved woman may make, in writing, a complaint of sexual harassment at workplace.
B. Complaints can be made to the Internal Committee if so constituted, or the Local Committee.
C. Complaint should be made within a period of three months from the date of incident.
D. In case of a series of incidents, complaint can be made within a period of four months from the date of last incident.
E. Where the aggrieved woman is unable to make a complaint, her legal heir or such other person, as may be prescribed, may make a complaint. Choose the correct answer :
a. A, B & C only
b. A, B, C & D only
c. A, B, C & E only
d. A, B & E only

Accepted Answer

c. A, B, C & E only
Option c: Section 9 provides a written complaint to the Internal or Local Committee within three months.

For repeated incidents, time runs from the last incident; the normal limit remains three months, with a possible reasoned extension. Authorised others may complain where the woman cannot.

Answer

a. A, B & C only

Answer

b. A, B, C & D only

Answer

d. A, B & E only

Question 5

Which of the following countries formed the group known as BASIC ?
a. Afghanistan, South Africa, India and Columbia
b. Brazil, South Africa, India and China
c. Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, India and Canada
d. Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, India and Chile

Accepted Answer

b. Brazil, South Africa, India and China
Option b: BASIC consists of Brazil, South Africa, India and China.

BASIC is a grouping of four major emerging economies associated with climate negotiations. South Africa supplies SA in the acronym, so the name does not imply five separate countries. Argentina and Canada are not members.

Answer

a. Afghanistan, South Africa, India and Columbia

Answer

c. Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, India and Canada

Answer

d. Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, India and Chile

Question 6

As per the archaeological evidences, consider the following in relation to Harappan Civilization :
A. The Harappans ate a wide range of plant and animal products, including fish.
B. Grains found include wheat, barley, lentil, chickpea and sesame.
C. Rice grains were found abundantly in all the areas.
D. Animal bones found include cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo and pig.
E. Bones of fish and fowl are also found. Choose the correct answer :
a. A, B, D & E only
b. A, B, C & D only
c. B, C, D & E only
d. A, B, C, D & E

Accepted Answer

a. A, B, D & E only
Option a: Harappan food remains show cereals, pulses, oilseeds and animal foods.

Rice remains are limited at some sites, so the claim of abundant rice throughout the civilisation is false.

Answer

b. A, B, C & D only

Answer

c. B, C, D & E only

Answer

d. A, B, C, D & E

Question 7

Consider the following statements relevant to the Principles of Ministerial Responsibility :
A. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
B. The Council of Ministers shall meet at least once in a month.
C. Ministry as a body shall resign as soon as it loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
D. The Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President. Choose the correct answer :
a. A, B & C only
b. B, C & D only
c. A, B & D only
d. A, C & D only

Accepted Answer

d. A, C & D only
Option d: Article 75 makes the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha and ministers individually subject to presidential pleasure.

A ministry that loses the House’s confidence must resign; the Constitution does not mandate a monthly Council meeting.

Answer

a. A, B & C only

Answer

b. B, C & D only

Answer

c. A, B & D only

Question 8

Arrange the following events in chronological order from earliest to latest :

A. Rio Earth Summit

B. Sendai Framework for Action

C. Hyogo Framework for Action

D. Yokohama Strategy

Choose the correct order :
a. A, B, C, D
b. B, C, D, A
c. C, D, A, B
d. A, D, C, B

Accepted Answer

d. A, D, C, B
Option d: Rio was in 1992, Yokohama in 1994, Hyogo in 2005 and Sendai in 2015.

The chronological order is therefore A, D, C, B.

Answer

a. A, B, C, D

Answer

b. B, C, D, A

Answer

c. C, D, A, B

Question 9

With reference to the isotopes of elements, consider the following statements :
A. The isotopes of cobalt are used in the treatment of cancer.
B. The isotopes of iron are used in the diagnosis of anemia.
C. The isotopes of uranium are used as fuel in nuclear reactors.
D. The isotopes of iodine are used in the treatment of Hepatitis A. Choose the correct answer :
a. A & B only
b. B & C only
c. A, B & C only
d. A, B, C & D

Accepted Answer

c. A, B & C only
Option c: Cobalt-60 is used in radiotherapy, iron isotopes can trace iron metabolism and uranium isotopes fuel reactors.

Iodine radioisotopes are associated with thyroid diagnosis or treatment, rather than hepatitis A.

Answer

a. A & B only

Answer

b. B & C only

Answer

d. A, B, C & D

Question 10

Which of the following are considered as the major coral reef areas of India ?

| A. | Gulf of Mannar | B. | Gulf of Trombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. | Lakshadweep | D. | Gulf of Kachchh |

Choose the correct answer :
a. A, B & C only
b. A, B & D only
c. A, C & D only
d. B, C & D only

Accepted Answer

c. A, C & D only
Option c: the Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep and the Gulf of Kachchh are major Indian coral reef areas.

The Gulf of Mannar lies off the south-eastern coast, while the Gulf of Kachchh lies on the Gujarat coast. Lakshadweep consists of coral islands and atolls. The Gulf of Trombe is not one of the recognised major coral reef regions.

Answer

a. A, B & C only

Answer

b. A, B & D only

Answer

d. B, C & D only

Question 11

Match the following :

| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Calciferol | I. Beri beri |
| B. Thiamine | II. Rickets |
| C. Cyanocobalamine | III. Scurvy |
| D. Ascorbic acid | IV. Pernicious anemia |
| | V. Goitre |

Choose the correct answer :
a. A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-III
b. A-II; B-IV; C-III; D-V
c. A-IV; B-I; C-III; D-II
d. A-V; B-III; C-I; D-IV

Accepted Answer

a. A-II; B-I; C-IV; D-III
Option a: A-II, B-I, C-IV and D-III give the intended vitamin–deficiency matching.

Calciferol is vitamin D, whose deficiency causes rickets in children. Thiamine is vitamin B1, associated with beriberi; cyanocobalamin is vitamin B12, and ascorbic acid is vitamin C, whose deficiency causes scurvy. Pernicious anaemia involves vitamin B12 deficiency caused by impaired absorption, rather than simply a low dietary intake.

Answer

b. A-II; B-IV; C-III; D-V

Answer

c. A-IV; B-I; C-III; D-II

Answer

d. A-V; B-III; C-I; D-IV

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding Sammakka-Saaralamma Jatara are correct ?
A. Sammakka-Saaralamma Jatara begins at Medaram.
B. It commemorates the fight of two sisters, Sammakka and Saaralamma.
C. Jampanna was the brother of Sammakka.
D. The actual festival begins during the month of Magha, on Suddha Pournami. Choose the correct answer :
a. A, B & C only
b. B, C & D only
c. A & D only
d. B & C only

Accepted Answer

c. A & D only
Option c: The jatara is held at Medaram and is associated with Magha full moon.

Sammakka and Saralamma are mother and daughter, and Jampanna is Sammakka’s son, so B and C misstate the relationships.

Answer

a. A, B & C only

Answer

b. B, C & D only

Answer

d. B & C only

Question 13

In a certain code language SORT is coded as 2169, TEST is coded as 5122, DOG is coded as 368 and GOAT is coded as 6243. What will be the code of ROAST in the same language ?
a. 91463
b. 64829
c. 21946
d. 49623

Accepted Answer

c. 21946
Option c: only 21946 contains exactly the digits assigned to R, O, A, S and T.

The codes identify digit sets rather than preserving letter order. TEST shows T=2; comparing SORT and TEST gives S=1 and E=5. SORT and DOG share only O, giving O=6; then R=9. DOG and GOAT give G=3, D=8 and A=4. ROAST therefore needs the digits 9,6,4,1,2; only option c contains exactly that multiset.

Answer

a. 91463

Answer

b. 64829

Answer

d. 49623

Question 14

Match the following Land classifications of Moghul period with their attributed meanings :

| Classification | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Polaj | 1. Land that has left fallow for three or four years. |
| B. Parauti | 2. Land uncultivated for five years or more. |
| C. Chachar | 3. Land left out of cultivation for a time for the recovery of its strength. |
| D. Banjar | 4. Highly fertile and irrigated land. |
| | 5. Land regularly cultivated and is never allowed to lie fallow. |

Choose the correct answer
a. A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
b. A-2; B-5; C-4; D-1
c. A-3; B-4; C-5; D-2
d. A-5; B-3; C-1; D-2

Accepted Answer

d. A-5; B-3; C-1; D-2
Option d: Polaj was regularly cultivated land; parauti was temporarily rested land.

Chachar had remained fallow for three or four years, and banjar for five years or more.

Answer

a. A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2

Answer

b. A-2; B-5; C-4; D-1

Answer

c. A-3; B-4; C-5; D-2

Question 15

Consider the following statements :
A. The Constitution commands justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as supreme values to usher in the egalitarian social, economic and political democracy.
B. To establish an egalitarian social order, the trinity, the preamble, the fundamental rights and the directive principles of state policy delineate the path for socio-economic justice. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

c. Both A and B
Option c: The Preamble states justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as constitutional values.

Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles complement those values in pursuing an egalitarian social order.

Answer

a. A only

Answer

b. B only

Answer

d. Neither A nor B

Question 16

Match the following Mines of India with their respective Mineral production :

| Mine | Mineral |
|---|---|
| A. Kodingamali, Odisha | 1. Copper |
| B. Malanjkhand, Madhya Pradesh | 2. Iron |
| C. Kunderkocha, Jharkhand | 3. Bauxite |
| D. Bailadila, Chhattisgarh | 4. Gold |
| | 5. Lead & Zinc |

Choose the correct answer :
a. A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
b. A-4; B-3; C-5; D-2
c. A-5; B-4; C-2; D-3
d. A-2; B-5; C-1; D-3

Accepted Answer

a. A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
Option a: Kodingamali is associated with bauxite, Malanjkhand with copper, Kunderkocha with gold and Bailadila with iron ore.

The different mineral belts make this a location–resource matching question.

Answer

b. A-4; B-3; C-5; D-2

Answer

c. A-5; B-4; C-2; D-3

Answer

d. A-2; B-5; C-1; D-3

Question 17

Who among the following argued that “Colonial education created a sense of inferiority in the minds of Indians, it made them see Western Civilization as superior, and destroyed the pride, Indians had in their own culture” ?
a. Raja Rammohan Roy
b. Womesh Chandra Bannerjee
c. Mahatma Jothiba Phule
d. Mahatma Gandhi

Accepted Answer

d. Mahatma Gandhi
Option d: Mahatma Gandhi argued that colonial education fostered inferiority and alienation from Indian culture.

He advocated education through Indian languages and productive craft.

Answer

a. Raja Rammohan Roy

Answer

b. Womesh Chandra Bannerjee

Answer

c. Mahatma Jothiba Phule

Question 18

Akash missile is developed and produced by
a. DRDO and BDL
b. NFC and BARC
c. ISRO and DERL
d. Russia and DERL

Accepted Answer

a. DRDO and BDL
Option a: DRDO developed Akash, and Bharat Dynamics Limited is a production agency for it.

Akash is an indigenous surface-to-air missile system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Bharat Dynamics Limited manufactures the missile, making DRDO and BDL the relevant pair. Space research and nuclear-fuel organisations belong to different technical programmes.

Answer

b. NFC and BARC

Answer

c. ISRO and DERL

Answer

d. Russia and DERL

Question 19

Which of the following districts of Telangana has the border with Karnataka ?

| A. | Vikarabad | B. | Narayanpet |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. | Medak | D. | Jogulamba-Gadwal |

Choose the correct answer :
a. A, B & C only
b. A, C & D only
c. A, B & D only
d. A, B, C & D

Accepted Answer

c. A, B & D only
Option c: Vikarabad, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal border Karnataka.

Medak does not share that interstate boundary.

Answer

a. A, B & C only

Answer

b. A, C & D only

Answer

d. A, B, C & D

Question 20

Consider the following statements related to

Industrial Corridor Development Programme

in India :

A. Government of India has adopted the

strategy of developing industrial corridors

in partnership with State Governments

and private investors.

B. The objective of this programme is to

develop Greenfield Industrial

regions/areas/nodes with sustainable

infrastructure and ensure plug and play

infrastructure at the plot level.

Which of the above statements is/are true ?
a. B only
b. A only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

c. Both A and B
Option c: The industrial-corridor programme involves the Union, states and private investment.

It develops planned industrial nodes with sustainable infrastructure and plot-level plug-and-play facilities.

Answer

a. B only

Answer

b. A only

Answer

d. Neither A nor B

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List I	List II
A. Calciferol	I. Beri beri
B. Thiamine	II. Rickets
C. Cyanocobalamine	III. Scurvy
D. Ascorbic acid	IV. Pernicious anemia
	V. Goitre

Classification	Meaning
A. Polaj	1. Land that has left fallow for three or four years.
B. Parauti	2. Land uncultivated for five years or more.
C. Chachar	3. Land left out of cultivation for a time for the recovery of its strength.
D. Banjar	4. Highly fertile and irrigated land.
	5. Land regularly cultivated and is never allowed to lie fallow.

Mine	Mineral
A. Kodingamali, Odisha	1. Copper
B. Malanjkhand, Madhya Pradesh	2. Iron
C. Kunderkocha, Jharkhand	3. Bauxite
D. Bailadila, Chhattisgarh	4. Gold
	5. Lead & Zinc