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TAF IAS ACADEMY
GK
LEVEL – 2
100
UNIT - 8
50
Evolution of Political Movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth
of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement
UNIT - 9
50
Education and Health systems in Tamilnadu Geography of Tamil Nadu
and its impact on Economic growth
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GK TEST - 16
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UNIT-8
Where and when was the conference held that the name of the justice party was renamed as
DravidarKazhagam?
A) Salem (1944) B) Madurai (1942) C) Trichy (1940) D) Chengalpattu(1941)
A B
C D
Statement 1: The legislature under the Justice Party government was the first to approve participation
of women in the electoral politics in 1921.
Statement 2: MuthulakshmiAmmaiyar to become the first woman legislator in India in 1926.
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
A B
C D
Statement 1 : Madras Native association was established in the year 1852.
Statement 2 : Due to the effort of this organization Torture commission was established.
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
C) Statement1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement1,2 is false
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A B
C D
Which of the following is not matched with newspaper released by South Indian Liberal Federation?
1) Dravidian (Tamil) 2) Justice ( English) 3) Andhra Prakasika (Telugu)
A)1 only B)2 only
C) 3 only D) None of the above
A B C D
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Which of the following is incorrect about the objectives if Self respect league?
A) Reforming Dravidian society to make it truly rational.
B) To teach the truth of ancient Tamil civilization to Dravidians.
C) United the Dravidian society and Aryan society
D) Reforming the Hinduism by eliminating Brahmin influence and superstitious practices.
A
B
C
D
In which year did the first Self respect marriage was held?
A) 1925 B) 1928 C) 1930 D) 1934
A) 1925 B 1928
B) C) 1930 D) 1934
Which event is reason for Periyar left from Congress?
A) CheranmahadeviGurukulam struggle
B) Congress refused to accept the communal representation
C) Because Gandhi wrote an article blackening Periyar's name in the Vaikam protest
D) removed due to violating the Party rule
A
B
C
D
When did Chennai State Aid to Industries act was enacted to assist the growth of the Industries?
A) 1926 B) 1929 C) 1922 D) 1925
A B C D
Gandhi's non-cooperation
cooperation movement attracted by ThanthaiPeriyar was
A) Abolition of untouchability and casteism B) Official Resignation
C) Do not go to assembly or take oath
D) All the above
A
B
C
D
Statement 1: Periyar started the self respect movement in the year 1925
Self Respect Movement
Statement 2: KudiArasu was the official newspaper of the Self-Respect
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
C) Statement1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
A B
C D
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Which of the following is not matched with reason for decline of Justice party?
A) This Party came to power when the world was in economic depression
popular this party influence become weaker
B) Due to the Nationalist movement was popular,
C) The rise of congress under the leadership of Periyar
D) Caste and wealth played a vital role. Hence the party lost its hold
A
B
C
D
Statement 1: Congress Ministry formed under the leadership of Rajaji in the year 1937
Statement 2: [Link] of Congress formed Government in Madras Presidency in the year 1946
A)Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
C) Statement1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
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A B
C D
Who considered as the the decision of Rajaji’s government to impose Hindi
Hindi as a compulsory subject
as a move to establish ‘North Indian imperialism’ and destroying the Tamil language and culture?
A) [Link] B) [Link] C) Periyar D) Rettaimalai Srinivasan
AM.P BM.C C D
Statement 1: Justice Party loss the elections held in the year 1926
Statement 2: The cabinet headed by independent candidate Subpurayan came into office with the
support of the Swarajya Party.
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1is true and 2 is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
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A B
C D
Which Journal wrote against Self respect movement?
A) ThaarmeegaHindu,The Hindu B) Tamil Nadu,Desabandhu
C) Navasakthi ,Swadesamithran D) Thinasari,The Mail
A
B
C D
Assertion : South Indian Liberal Federation was established in the year November 20,1916
Brahmin leaders did not win the Central Legislative Assembly elections
Reason : In 1916, non-Brahmin
A) Assertion and reason are true,reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B) Assertion and reason are true,reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C) Assertion is true and reason is false D) Assertion is false and reason is true
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B
C
D
What is the name of the association started with Periyar as its vice-president
president against the Home Rule
movement?
A) South Indian Liberal Federation B) Association of extremists
C) Home rule league D) Madras Native association
A B
C D
Statement 1: [Link] and [Link] Naidu organized an association namely “The
Madras non-Brahmin
Brahmin Association’ in 1909.
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Statement 2: But it met with failure because of lack of leadership.
A) Statement 1,2 is false B) Statement 1,2 is true
C) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false D) Statement 1 is false,2 is true
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A B
C D
Which of the following resolution was not passed in first self respect conference?
A) Public money should not be spent on learning a language other than the mother tongue in
educational institutions.
B) Help widows to remarry C) No new temple should be built
D) Provide a legal recognition to Self respect marriage
A
B
C
D
The aim of aim of the swadeshi movement as ‘a revolt against their state of dependence…in all
branches of their national life’ was
A) [Link] B) [Link] C) Gokhale D) Gandhi
A B C D
Statement 1: Swarajya Party was established in the year 1925
Statement 2: In Tamil Nadu the Swarajists were led by S. Srinivasanar and S. Satyamurti.
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statementnt 1 is true and 2is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
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A B
C D
Match the following: a b c d
a) Andhra University - 1. 1926 A) 3 1 4 2
b)Annamalai University - 2. 1929 B) 1 2 3 4
c) Staff Selection Board - 3. 1924 C) 4 3 2 1
d) Communal G.O - 4. 1921 D) 2 1 4 3
a b c d
a)
A
b)
B
c) C
d) D
Caldwell Published a work A Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian or
Statement 1: [Link] Caldwe
South Indian Family of Languages’ in 1856.
Statement 2: It stimulated the Dravidian consciousness among the Tamils.
A) Statement 1,2 is false B) Statement 1 is true and2
and is false
C) Statement 1is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is true
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A B
C D
Who prove that the Brahmins who formed only three percent of the population cornered most of the
opportunities?
A) [Link] B) Alexander Gordon Cardew
C) [Link] D)[Link]
AM.T. B
CP. DP.
Statement 1 : In Trichy Home rule league was started by George Joseph
Statement 2 : He was called as RosappuDurai
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
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A B
C D
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A) In the 1937 election the Congress emerged victorious
B) Rajaji formed the first Congress Ministry in Chennai.
C) He introducedd prohibition on an experimental basis in Cuddalore.
D) To compensate for the loss of revenue he introduced a sales tax.
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B
C
D
Match the following:- a b c d
a) Democracy - 1. 1925 A) 3 4 1 2
b) Revolt - 2. 1933 B) 2 1 4 3
c) Rationalism - 3. 1934 C) 1 2 3 4
d) Liberation - 4. 1935 D) 4 3 2 1
a b c d
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
[Link] became the First Chief Minister of Justice Party
Statement 1:[Link]
Statement 2: Lord Wellington was the Governor of Madras Province when he took office.
A) Statement 1,2 is false B) Statement 1,2 is true
C) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false D) Statement
nt 1 is false and 2 is true
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A B
C D
respect conference held in 1930 which passed a resolution of condemnation
Where was the self-respect
against Hindi?
A) Elalgudi B) Erode C) Nannilam D) Tirunelveli
A B C D
Who was the chairman of the first self respect conference?
A) Sivagangai Ramachandran B) Sir .[Link]
C) Periyar D) W.P.A. Soundharapandiyan
A
B
C D W.P.A.
Which of the following (Achievements of Justice Party)
owing statement is incorrect? (Achievements
A) Free and compulsory education was introduced for the first time in Madras.
B) Women education encouraged
C) Education of the Depressed Classes was entrusted with Labour Department.
D) Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medical education were not encouraged
A
B
C
D
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Statement 1 : Madras played an important role in the history of labor movement in India
Statement 2 : Madras Labour Union was started by [Link] in the year 1918
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
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A B
C D
Where did the Annie Bessant Started the Home rule league in Chennai in the year 1916?
A) Tiruporur B) Adayar C) Thirunindravur D) Tiruvanmiyur
A B C D
Which of the following is incorrect about the main objectives of Justice Party?
A) To create and promote the Educational, Social, Economic, Political and material progress of all
communities other than Brahmins of South India.
Brahmins upliftment through Constitutional government.
B) To work for Non-Brahmins
C) To make the government truly a representative government.
D) To create public opinion in favour of Brahmins demand.
A
B
C
D
Who was not matched with founders of Women India association established in the year 1917?
A) Annie Bessant B)Dorothy Jinarajadasa
C) Margaret Cousins D) ArunaAsaf Ali
A B
C D
In which year the Justice Party formed the government after the Congress party won the election but
refused to form the government?
A) 1927 B) 1934 C) 1946 D) 1917
A B C D
Statement 1: Women India association conducted the All India Women’s Conference in 1927
Statement 2: It recommended that the government implement various policies for the uplift of women
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
A B
C D
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When did Staff Selection Board was renamed as Public service commission created by the Justice
Party?
A) 1925 B) 1922 C) 1929 D) 1935
A B C D
Which of the following statement is false?
Statement 1: The third session of the Indian National congress was held in 1887 at Makis Garden
Statement 2: This conference was held under the chairmanship of BadrudinTyabji
Statement 3: 362 Representatives participated in this conference was comes under Madras Provinces
A) Statement 1 only B) Statement 2 only C) Statement 3 only D) None of the above
A B C D
Arrange the chronological
ogical order of the following events
1)Anti Hindi Agitation 2) Montagu Chelsmford reforms
3)Origin of DravidarKazhagam 4) Birth of DravidaMunetraKazhagam
A) 3,2,1,4 B) 4,3,2,1 C) 1,2,3,4 D) 2,1,4,3
A B C D
In which year did the Hindu Religious Endowment (HRE) Act was enacted to enabled any individual,
irrespective of their caste affiliation, to become a member of the temple committee and govern the
resources of the religious institutions?
A) 1920 B) 1926 C) 1932 D) 1938
A B C D
Statement 1: Madras MahajanaSabha was established in the year 1884
Statement 2: [Link] was elected as the first President of this organization
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and2 is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
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A B
C D
In which year did the Justice Party form the government based on the Montagu Chelmsford reforms?
A) 1917 B) 1920 C) 1925 D) 1923
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Statement 1: DravidaMunnetraKazhagam formed government under the leadership of [Link]
in the year 1967.
Statement 2: AIADMK was founded by [Link] in the year 1972.
A) Statement 1,2 is true B) Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
C) Statement 1 is false and 2 is true D) Statement 1,2 is false
A B
C D
When did Non- Brahmin manifesto was released in Victoria Hall?
A) December ,1916 B) October ,1915 C) March ,1917 D) November ,1918
A B C D
The effect of CheranmahadeviGurukulam agitation was
A) Periyar left from congress
B) VVS iyer left from Gurukulam committee
C)Gurukulam run by congress
ress
D) [Link] Naidu was appointed as the chairman of Gurukulam committee
A
B
C
D
During whose ministry The Hindu Religious Endowment Act of 1921 was enacted, tried to eliminate
corruption in the management of temples?
A) SubburayaluReddiar B) Panagal Raja C) [Link] D) [Link]
A B CT.M. DS.
What was the reason why Justice Party which lost in 1926 election and won in 1930 election?
A) Self respect movement and Periyar
B)A wave of sympathy caused by the death of Pangal Raja
affiliated Justice Party leader Munusamy Naidu's organization
C) Congress-affiliated
D) People's hatred towards Congress rule
A
B
C
D
Where and when did [Link] establish Dravidian home, a shelter for non
non-Brahmin students when
their
eir education was hampered due to lack of accommodation facilities?
A) Thirumangalam and September,1915 B) Thiruverumbur and October ,1917
C) Thiruvallikeni and July ,1916 D) Thiruporur and December ,1918
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B&
C& D&
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A) Madras United league was the Pioneer of the Justice Party
B) It was renamed as Madras Dravidian Association in November 1906
C) [Link] played a major role for development of this organization
D) It helped non-Brahmin
Brahmin graduates to educate them and held regular meetings to discuss their
Shortcomings.
A
B
C
D
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When did vocational education was introduced in Tamil Nadu based on the first National Education
Policy?
A) June,1970 B) June ,1972 C) June,1974 D) June ,1978
A B C D
Consider the following Statements :-
:
bedhkar Started the famous fundamental education scheme Wardha education scheme
1) [Link]
in the year 1937.
2) The plan is to eliminate exploitation and social centralization and create a non-violent
non social
Condition.
A)1 only true B)1 only false C)1,2 only true D)1,2 is false
A B C D
The Tamil Nadu government has confirmed ____ of the employment quota for the differently abled.
A) 1% B) 2% C) 3% D) 4%
________
A B C D
Where did Then Pennaiyar river Branches into two namely Gadilamand Ponnaiayar?
A) Tirukovilur B) Tirumukkodal C) Kollidam D) Koovathur
A B C D
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B
C
D
Choose the correct pair in the following
A)Annai Teresa Women University - Coimbatore
B) ManonmaniamSundaranar University - Dindugul
C) Central University Tamil Nadu - Tiruvarur
D) Kamarajar University - Viruthunagar
A
B
C
D
Choose the incorrect pair in the following
A) Sitheri and Vathal Hills - Dharmapuri
B) Caradamom Hills and Rethinamalai - Vellore
C) Mahendragiri and Maruthuvazh Hills - Tirunelveli
D) Kalvarayan and Gingee Hills - Villupuram
A
B
C
D
Arrange the chronological order of the Schools/ Colleges enacted in Tamil Nadu based on downward
Propagation scheme
1) Madras Presidency School 2) Madras Medical college
3) Madras Pachaiyappa’s School 4) Madras Christian School
A)1-2-3-4 B)1
B)1-2-4-3 C)2-1-4-3 D)2-1-3-4
D)2
A B C D
Which is the latitude and longitude extent of Tamil Nadu?
A) 8°4'N to 13°35'N latitudes and from 76°18'E to 80°20'E longitudes
B) 6°45'N to 15°25'N latitudes and from 77°25'E to 81°20'E longitudes
C) 6°45'N to 13°35'N latitudes and from 76°18'E to 80°20'E longitudes
D) 8°4'N to 15°25'N latitudes and from 77°25'E to 81°20'E longitudes
A 8°4’ – 13°35’76°18’ – 80°20’
B 6°45’ – 15°25’77°25’ – 81°20’
C 6°45’ – 13°35’76°18’ – 80°20’
D 8°4’ – 15°25’77°25’ – 81°20’
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Assertion : Tamil Nadu receives only a meagre rainfall from Southwest monsoon
Reason : Rainfall during Southwest season decreases from west to east. Tamil Nadu is located on the
rain shadow region.
A) Assertion and reason are true,reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B) Assertion and reason are true,reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C)Assertion is true and reason is false D) Assertionn is false and reason is true
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A
B
C
D
Which article of the Indian constitution guaranteed the free and compulsory education for all children
up to the age of 14 years?
A)Article 21 A B) Article 45 C) Article 51 (k) D) Article 91(c)
AA B CK DC
In 2007 Tamil Nadu government set up a committee headed by whom to bring Samcheer
education system?
A)Muthukumaran B) [Link] C) Anbalagan D) [Link]
A B C D
Which of the following is not matched with New education Policy was enacted in the year 1986?
A) emphasized to Providing Primary education to all Children from the age of 6 years to 14 years
B) Gave more importance to Human Growth
C) Implementation of Tri Language Policy in Tamil Nadu
D) Creating awareness about conservation of Natural resources and environment
A
B
C
D
Match the following ( Waterfalls) a b c d
a) Kumbakarai -1.
1. Kanniyakumari A) 1 2 3 4
b) Kaalikesam - 2. Theni B) 1 2 4 3
c) AgayaGangai - 3. Tirunelveli C) 2 1 4 3
d) KalyanaTheertham - 4. Namakkal D) 2 1 3 4
a b c d
a.
A
b.
B
c.
C
d.
D
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When did Blackboard Scheme was introduced To improve basic infrastructure in schools?
A) [Link] education commission B) First National Education Policy (1968)
C) New Education Policy (1986)
(1986 D) National Educationalal Policy (1992)
A
B
C
D
Which of the following is not matched in the old age pension scheme established in 1962?
A) Physically handicapped Pension scheme (1974)
B) Destitute widow Pension scheme (1975)
C) Destitute farmers Pension scheme (1981)
D) Orphan Child Pension scheme (1984)
A
B
C
D
Consider the following statements
1) Tamil Nadu Stands second position in Silk production in the country
2) The Annual Silk production in a country is approximately 1200 metric tonnes
)Artificial Silk cloths was manufactured from some parts of the Ramanathapuram
3)Artificial
A) 1 only false B)2 only false C) 3 only false D) All are true
A B C D)
Which district in tamil nadu is the top exporter of finished leather goods in the country for
contribution of 37%?
A)Tiruchirappalli B)Vellore C) Madurai D) Krishnagari
%
A B C D)
Match the following:- a b c d
a) Secondary Education committee -1. [Link] A) 4 1 2 3
b) University Grants commission -2. [Link] B) 3 1 2 4
c) Education commission 1964 -3. KasthuriRangan C) 4 2 1 3
d) National Education Council 2017 -4. [Link] D) 2 1 3 4
a b c d
a.
A
b. B
c. C
d. D
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Which port handles the most coal and minerals in Tamil Nadu?
A) Chennai Port B) Tuticorin Port C) Ennore Port D) Nagapattinam Port
A B
C D
The number of Major and Minor ports in tamilnadu are
A) 3 and 15 B) 4 and 16 C) 3 and 16 D) 4 and 15
A B C D
Choose the incorrect pair in the following
A) Kalvarayan Hills – Iron Ore deposits
B) Tiruchirapalli and Viruthunagar – Gypsum
C) Kothagiri and Udhagamandalam – Bauxite ores
D) Tuticorin and Ramanathapuram Coast – Iluminte and Rutile
A
B
C
D
1) It is located about 47 km from Tirunelveli
2) A beautiful and colorful park has been established at a distance of approximately 5 km from this
Dam.
Which dam was described by the above statements?
A) Papanasam Dam B) Vaigai Dam C) Manimuthar Dam D) Sathanur dam
A B CD)
Which district of Tamil Nadu suffered the most casualties during the tsunami that occurred
on December 26, 2004?
A) Chennai B) Cuddalore C) Kanniyakumari D) Nagapattinam
A B C D
Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode region is called as The Textile Valley of Tamil Nadu.
Assertion :Coimbatore,
Reason : They contribute a major share to the states economy through textiles.
A) Assertion and reason are true, reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B) Assertion and reason are true, reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C) Assertion is true and reason is false D) Assertion is false and reason is true
A
B
C
D)
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B
C%
D
Choose the correct pair in the following
A) GangaiKondan
Kondan spotted deer sanctuary - Ariyalur
B) Valanadu
alanadu Black Buck Sanctuary - Viruthunagar
C) Sathayamangalam
alam Wildlife Sanctuary - Kanniyakumari
D) Point Calimeire Wildlife Sanctuary - Nagapattinam
A
B
C
D)
Tamil Nadu government has entered into an agreement with which organization to provide TEALS
program to government school students?
A) TCS B) Microsoft C) HCL D) Wipro
TEALS
A B C D
Assertion : Samacheer education system was introduced in Tamil Nadu for the year 2010-2011
Reason : The Government of Tamil Nadu amalgamated four primary education systems to provide a
single subject.
A) Assertion and reason are true,reason is the correct explanataion of assertion
true,reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
B) Assertion and reason are true,reason
C) Assertion is true ad reason is false
D) Assertion is false and reason is true
A
B
C
D
Match the following: a b c d
a) Karayar Dam - 1. Vaigai Dam A) 1 3 4 2
b) Small Brindhavan - 2. Amaravathi Dam B) 3 1 4 2
c) biggest earthen dams - 3. Papanasam Dam C) 4 2 1 3
d) A large number of swamp crocodiles - 4. BhavaniSagar Dam D) 2 4 3 1
a b c d
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D 2 4 3 1
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