Tnpsc Field Surveyor & Draftsman Exam Previous Questions Answer Key 2022 – General Studies in English
Tnpsc Field Surveyor & Draftsman Exam Previous Questions Answer Key 2022 – General Studies in English
FIELD SURVEYOR, DRAFTSMAN AND SURVEYOR-CUM-ASSISTANT DRAUGHTSMAN IN TAMIL NADU SURVEY AND LAND RECORDS SUBORDINATE SERVICE & TAMIL NADU TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING SUBORDINATE SERVICE
1. ——- foreign accounts called Muziri as the “First Emporium of India”
(a) Natural History (b) Geography (c) The Periplus of the Erythrean sea (d) Buddhist chronicles
2. Pick out the wrong pair:
(a) V.O.Chidambaram – September 5, 1872
(b) Subramaniya Bharathiyar – December 11, 1881
(c) C.Rajaji – December 10, 1878
(d) K.Kamarajar – July 15, 1903
3. Assertion (A) : Through the letter correspondence Velunachiyar asked 5000 infantry and 5000 cavalry strength to Hyder Ali.
Reason (R): Velunachiyar conveyed her strong determination to fight the English.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (a)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
(c) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(d) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct
4. Name the committee appointed by the British Government to enquire about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
(a) Dar Committee (b) Hunter Committee (c) Rai Committee (d) Simon Committee
5. Which two districts of TamilNadu are frequently affected by cyclonic storms?
(a) Theni and Madurai (b) Nagapattinam and Cuddalore
(c) Villupuram and Perambalur (d) Kancheepuram and Ramanathapuram
6. Arrange the following Events in Chronological order.
1. Navajawan Bharat Sabha.
2. Bhagat Singh Joined Hindustan socialist Republican Association
3. Bhagat Singh hanged in Lahore Jail
4. Bhagt singh and B.K.Dutt thrown bomb in the Legislative Assembly Hall
(a) 1,3,4,2 (b) 2,1,4,3 (c) 3,1,4,2 (d) 4,3,2,1
7. “Al-Holal”, a weekly newspaper was started by
(a) Mohammad Ali Jinnah (b) Rahmat Ali (c) Muhammad Iqbal (d) Abul Kalam Azad
8. Match the following:
Rural welfare policy during plan periods
(a) Bharat NIrman 1. X Plan
(b) Ensuring basic needs for rural poor 2. XI plan
(c) Providing new wage earning revenues to rural poor 3. IX plan
(d) Creating new infrastructure in rural areas 4. VIII plan
a b c d
a. 1 2 3 4
b. 2 4 1 3
c. 4 1 2 3
d. 3 1 2 4
9. The taxes on properties are collected by
(a) Central Government (b) State Government
(c) Central and State Government (d) Local Government
10. The tax revenue from lotteries organised by the Union Government or the state government goes to
(a) Central Government (b) State Government (c) Both State and Central Government (d) None of the above
11. Which of the followings are the economic problems of poverty?
I. Increasing unemployment
II. Technological development
III. Capital deficiency
IV. Inadequate economic development
(a) I,II and III (b) II,III and IV (c) I, III and IV (d) I,II and IV
12. The country which hosts the BRICS meet for the year 2022 is
(a) Brazil (b) Russia (c) India (d) China
13. Identify the personality: He played a pivotal role in spreading rational ideas and scientific perception into politics of Srimurthy. He worked for the welfare of farmers, workers and spread socialist thinking into politics. He was appointed as a member of the Indian National Congress.
(a) J.C.Kumarappa (b) E.V.R.Periyar (c) Singaravelar (d) Maraimalai Adigal
14. Assertion (A) : Article 312 of the Indian Constitution provides for all india services.
Reason (R): The states wanted to have uniformity in Bureaucracy
(a) (A) is true but (R) is false
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is false (R) is true
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
115. Jawless vertebrates are
(a) Cephalochordates (b) Urochordates (c) Cyclostomes (d) Amphibians
116. Choose the following pair which lack nucleus in the human blood.
(a) Neutrophils and Eosinophils (b) Basophils and Lymphocytes
(c) Monocytes and Eosinophils (d) Matured erythrocytes and Thrombocytes
117. The left over slurry in biogas production is a good manure rich in
(a) Carbon and hydrogen (b) Nitrogen and phosphorus
(c) Iodine and Antimony (d) Sodium and Calcium
118. Calculate the concentration of H3O+ ion in a mixture of 0.08M CH3COOH and 0.06M CH3COONa at 298 K (Ka for acetic acid = 1.84 x 10-5)
(a) 2.4533 x 10-5 mol l-1 (b) 2.7613 x 10-5 mol l-1 (c) 3.4533 x 10-5 mol2 l-2 (d) 2.7713 x 10-5 mol l-1
119. If 75% of a number is added to 75, then the result is the number itself. Find the number
(a) 50 (b) 60 (c) 300 (d) 400
120. What is 25% of 30% of 400?
(a) 25 (b) 30 (c) 120 (d) 150
121. Find the H.C.F. of 21x2y, 35xy2 from the following.
(a) 7x (b) 7y (c) 7x2y (d) 7xy
122. What is the volume of a cube whose diagonal measures 4 cm?
(a) 8 cm3 (b) 16 cm3 (c) 27 cm3 (d) 64 cm3
123. In tossing a fair coin twice, find the probability of getting atleast one head.
(a) 1/4 (b) 1/2 (c) 3/4 (d) 1
124. The least number which is exactly divisible by 32, 36, 45, 60 and 80 is
(a) 1444 (b) 1440 (c) 1404 (d) 1430
125. 8 men can complete a work in 16 days. 4 days later, 8 more men joined them. Then the number of days required to complete the remaining work is
(a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 8 (d) 10
126. A car travels 360 km in 4 hrs. Find the distance it covers in 6 hrs 30 minutes at the same speed.
(a) 400 km (b) 585 km (c) 600 km (d) 636 km
127. 6 pipes are required to fill a tank in 1 hour 20 minutes. How long will it take if 5 pipes of the same type are used?
(a) 96 minutes (b) 98 minutes (c) 94 minutes (d) 92 minutes
128. A can do a piece of work in 10 days and B can do it in 15 days. How much does each of them get if they finish the work and earn Rs.1,500?
(a) Rs.800, Rs.700 (b) Rs.900, Rs.600 (c) Rs.850, Rs.650 (d) Rs.950, Rs.55
129. On dividing 15968 by a certain number, the quotient is 89 and the remainder is 37. Find the divisor
(a) 169 (b) 179 (c) 181 (d) 189
130. If certain sum of amount becomes doubled in 10 years. Then its rate of interest is
(a) 5% (b) 10% (c) 15% (d) 20%
131. How much time will it take for an amount of Rs.450 to yield Rs.81 as interest at 4.5% per annum of simple interest?
(a) 3.5 years (b) 4 years (c) 4.5 years (d) 5 years
132. Reason and assertion type:
Assertion (A): We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, socialist secular, Democratic, Republic.
Reason (R): The preamble reveals the source of authority of the constitution and nature of Indian state.
(a) (A) is true but (R) is false
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is false, (R) is true
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
133. Assertion (A): Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are described as “Novel Feature” of Indian Constitution, according to B.R.Ambedkar.
Reason(R): DPSP acts as a guideline for the state.
(a) (A) is true but (R) is false
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true; and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is false, (R) is true
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
134. Which High court is the biggest High court in India?
(a) Calcutta (b) Chennai (c) Allahabad (d) Delhi
135. Match the following:
Country Name of the Parliament
a. USA 1. Diet
b. Japan 2. Parliament
c. Britain 3. Folketing
d. Denmark 4. Congress
a b c d
a. 2 1 3 4
b. 4 1 2 3
c. 2 3 4 1
d. 4 3 2 1
136. Match correctly the excavated things with the corresponding places:
a. Copper 1. Khetri
b. Gold 2. Kolar
c. Lapis Lazuli 3. Badakshan
d. Cloth 4. Umma
a b c d
a. 3 4 1 2
b. 1 2 3 4
c. 4 2 1 3
d. 1 4 3 2
137. Which reference says that the bankers work was done mostly by the Sarrofs, Sahukars and Mahajan’s during the Mughal period?
(a) Tazkirai-ul-waqiat of Jauhar (b) Razik Priya of kesh Das
(c) Ain-i-Akbari of Abul fazl (d) Khulasat-ul-Twarikh of Sujan Rai
138. The greatest king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty was
(a) Amogavarsha I (b) Krishna II (c) Indra III (d) Govinda II
139. According to census 2011, the percentage of tribals in total population of India is
(a) 6.3% (b) 7.4% (c) 8.2% (d) 8.6%
140. Consider the following statement and tick the correct answer:
i. “Secularism” is the part of India constitution
ii. One religious group dominate another
iii. The state permits the practice of any religion
iv. The state remains neutral in religious matters.
(a) i and ii only (b) ii and iii only (c) iv only (d) i,iii and iv only
141. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
List I – Pass List II – Connecting Two Places
a. Niti Pass 1. Kashmir with Kargil
b. Pensila Pass 2. Uttarkhand with Tibet
c. Burzail Pass 3. Ladakh with China
d. Rohtang Pass 4. Lahul with Spiti
a b c d
a. 2 1 3 4
b. 2 3 4 1
c. 2 3 1 4
d. 2 1 4 3
142. In which year, Quick mail service is introduced in India?
(a) 1955 (b) 1965 (c) 1975 (d) 1985
143. Among the Union territories, which is the highest and lowest density of population in India?
(a) New Delhi, Puducherry, (b) New Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(c) New Delhi, Goa (d) New Delhi, Yanam
144. Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
1. SBSE – State Board of School Examinations
2. BHSE – Board of Highly Secured Examnination
3. TNBSE – Tamil Nadu Board of Schooling Education
4. TNBHSE – Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
(a) 1 and 2 are incorrect (b) 2 and 3 are incorrect (c) 3 and 4 are incorrect (d) 1 and 3 are incorrect
145. Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in the year
(a) 1974 (b) 1980 (c) 1972 (d) 2002
146. The government of Tamil Nadu has instituted an award by Name ——– to a person outstanding services to promote communal Harmony.
(a) Thiruvalluvar Award (b) “Kottai Ameer Communal Harmony Award”
(c) Perarignar Anna Award (d) Pavendar Bharathidasan Award
147. Who are citizens, choose the wrong statement.
i. Citizens enjoy full civil rights
ii. Citizens are members of the political community
iii. Citizens do not enjoy political rights
(a) i and ii (b) i alone (c) ii alone (d) iii alone
148. What is much tastier than the nectar from heaven in a family?
(a) Touch of Children (b) Food messed up by the hand’s one’s children
(c) Music of the flute (d) Loving words of the beloved
149. “Navil thorum noolnayam; polum payilthorum Thotarbu” whose association gives great pleasure?
(a) Association with innocence (Pethayar thodarbu)
(b) Association with women (Arivaiyar Thodarbu)
(c) Association with the genteel (Panbudaiyaalar Thodarbu)
(d) Association with the learned (Arivudaiyaar Thodarbu)
150. The National Human Right Commission was established in the year
(a) 1990 (b) 1978 (c) 1979 (d) 1993
151. Choose the correct pair:
a. Glass beads Porunthal
b. Shell wastes of bangle Keezhadi
c. Furnace Kodumanal
d. Canoe Auroville, Puducherry
152. Choose the correct Answer:
i. Velu Nachiyar was a Queen of Sivagangai
ii. Muthu vaduganathar was killed in Kalaiyar Koil Battle, was the husband of Velu Nachiyar.
iii. Kuyili a commander of Velu Nachiyar was the first suicide attacker.
iv. With the help of Marudhu Brothers again Velu Nachiyar was crowned as Queen
(a) i,ii and iv are correct (b) i,iii and iv are correct (c) ii and iii are correct (d) All are correct
153. ——– showed his compassion and mercy on all living beings including plants
(a) Ramalinga Adigal (b) Iyothee Thasar (c) Baba Ram Singh (d) Guru Nanak
154. Choose the correct statement:
I. Periyar EV Ramasamy was the founder of the Self-Respect Movement.
II. People hailed him as “Vaikom Veerar” (Hero of Vaikom)
III. He frequently wrote columns in the magazine under the “pen name: “Chitra Puttiran”
IV. He also supported B.R.Ambedkar’s demand for separate electorates to scheduled castes.
(a) I and IV are correct (b) II and III are correct (c) I,II and IV are correct (d) II is correct
155. ——– was the first Queen to fight against the British colonial power in India.
(a) Kyuili (b) Velu Nachiar (c) Rani Mangammal (d) Rani Lakshmi Bai
156. Assertion (A): Ambedkar wrote, Annihilation of Caste.
Reason (R): He criticised caste system and Hindu religious texts.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false. (R) is true
157. During the Loksabha constituency Election in 1952 Kamarajar got elected from
(a) Nagarcoil (b) Virudhu Nagar (c) Srivilliputtur (d) Aruppukkottai
158. Which one of the following is the family name of Nehru?
(a) Rai (b) Kul (c) Sarkar (d) Kaul
159. “India will be a global player in the digital economy” who said this?
(a) Amarthiyasen (b) Manmohan Singh (c) Sunder Pitchai (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
160. Choose the right matches among type:
I. First five year plan – 1950-1955
II. Third five year plan – 1966-1969
III. Ninth five year plan – 1997-2002
IV. Twelft five year plan – 2012-2017
(a) I and II Correct (b) III and IV correct (c) I and III only correct (d) II and IV correct
161. Assertion (A): Self help groups are linked with bank based on their performance.
Reason (R): The main objective of this programme is to bring the beneficiaries above the poverty line.
(a) (A) is true but (R) is false
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is false, and (R) is true
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
162. The country which will host ASEAN 2022 is
(a) Cambodia (b) Italy (c) Rome (d) Sri Lanka
163. Who won the Miss Universe 2021?
(a) Harnaaz Sandhu (b) Nadia Ferreir (c) Lara Dutta (d) Nandita Banna
164. Match the following:
Name of the political party Strength in the 16th Assembly
(a) PMK 1. 18
(b) VCK 2 2
(c) CPI (M) 3. 4
(d) INC 4. 5
a b c d
a. 3 2 4 1
b. 4 2 3 1
c. 4 3 2 1
d. 2 3 4 1
165. The objective of Clean Energy Research Initiative (CERI) is to
(a) Develop innovations (b) Make it affordable and accessible (c) Develop research (d) All of the above
166. On November 28, 2021, a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struct at
(a) Indonesia (b) Peru (c) Pakisthan (d) New Zealand
167. Which one of the following is root parasite plant?
(a) Viscum (b) Cuscuta (c) Loranthus (d) Rafflesia
168. Answer the following questions using the data given below:
Assertion (A): Acetic acid is a weak acid.
Reason (R): Acetic acid has four hydrogen atoms but only one can be replaced
(a) (A) is correct (R) is wrong
(b) (A) and (R) are correct. (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) and (R) are correct. (R) does not explain (A)
(d) (A) is wrong (R) is correct
169. When a force F acts on a body for a period of time t, then the product of force and time is known as
(a) Inertia (b) Moment of a force (c) Impulse (d) Linear momentum
170. Which of this is not an unit for viscous force?
(a) Newton (b) Poise (c) Kgm-1s-1 (d) Nsm-2
171. Which one of the following has the highest density?
(a) Air (b) Water (c) Kerosene (d) Wood
172. Find the H.C.F. of x2-2xy2+y and x4-y4
(a) 1 (b)x +y (c) x-y (d) x2-y2
173. Find the area of triangle formed by the points (-5,0), (0, -8) and (5, 0).
(a) 0 Sq.Units (b) 25 Sq.Units (c) 5 Sq.Units (d) 125 Sq.Units
174. The circumference of a circular park is 352m. Find the area of the park.
(a) 8956 m2 (b) 448 m2 (c) 1452 m2 (d) 9856 m2
175. A wood cutter took 12 minutes to make 3 pieces of a block of wood. How much time would be needed to make 5 such pieces?
(a) 12 min (b) 24 min (c) 30 min (d) 36 min
176. The least number which when divided by 12, 16, 24 and 36 leaves a remainder 7 in each case is
(a) 151 (b) 51 (c) 36 (d) 144
177. If 382 is written as 238, 473 as 347 and so on, then which of the following two numbers will have least difference between them
(a) 473 and 382 (b) 629 and 728 (c) 629 and 568 (d) 728 and 847
178. If RED is coded as 6720. Then GREEN can be coded as
(a) 1677199 (b) 1677209 (c) 16717209 (d) 9207716
179. ABCD : OPQR : : WXYZ : ?
(a) EFGH (b) KLMN (c) QRST (d) STUV
180. A number consists of two digit whose sum is 9. If 27 is subtracted from the original number, its digits are interchanged. Find the original number
(a) 36 (b) 45 (c) 54 (d) 63
181. Simplify : 20 + [ 8×2+{6×3-10/5}]
(a) 40 (b) 57 (c) 52 (d) 48
182. The rate of interest at which Rs.640 amount to Rs.774.40 in 2 years. Find the interest is compounded annually
(a) 10% (b) 12% (c) 12.5% (d) 14%
183. The value of a motor cycle 2 years ago is Rs.1,00,000. It depreciates at the rate of 5% p.a. Then the present value is
(a) Rs.80,000 (b) Rs.80,250 (c) Rs.90,250 (d) Rs.95,000
184. “Liberty, Equality and Fraternity” are the slogans given importance in the preamble of our constitution. These were slogans of which revolution?
(a) American Revolution (b) French Revolution (c) Russian Revolution (d) Chinese Revolution
185. Assertion (A): The council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Reason (R): Ministers are appointed by the president on the advice of the Prime Minister
(a) (A) is true but (R) is false
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is false, (R) is true
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
186. Which of the following is considered as the Guardian of the constitution?
(a) Legislature (b) Executive (c) Cabinet (d) Supreme Court
187. Arrange the following in chronological order with respect to their establishment:
1. Central Vigilance Commission
2. Central Bureau of Investigation
3. Central information commission
4. Lokpal and Lokayuktha Act
(a) 1,3,2,4 (b) 2,4,3,1 (c) 2,1,3,4 (d) 3,2,1,4
188. Which is the northern most settlement of Indus Valley civilization?
(a) Sutkagendor (b) Shortugai (c) Alamgirpur (d) Daimabad
189. Who was not the contemporary of samudragupta?
(a) Pushyavarman (b) Bhaskarvarman (c) Vishnugopa (d) Sri Meghavarman
190. Choose the correct statement:
i. The Indian heritage advocates hospitality, charity, friendship, love, humility, truth
ii. The paintings at Ajanta and Ellora are world famous
iii. The jain’s celebrate Buddha Poornima
iv. Bharathanatiyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Manipuri and Oddissi are some of the famous dances in India.
(a) I and ii are correct (b) Only iv is correct (c) Only iii is correct (d) I, ii and iv are correct
191. Assertion (A): Himalayas are called young fold mountains.
Reason(R): It was formed only few million years ago by the folding of the earth crust due to tectonic activity
(a) (A) is true (R) is false
(b) (A) is false (R) is true
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true
(d) Both (A) and (R) are false
192. Ganga River’s right bank tributary is
(a) Ramganga (b) Manas (c) Kosi (d) Yamuna
193. Match the following rivers with their tributaries:
a. Indus river 1. Gomti
b. Ganga river 2. Indravati
c. Brahmaputra River 3. Chenab
d. Godavari River 4. Subansiri
a b c d
a 3 1 2 4
b. 2 4 3 1
c. 2 4 1 3
d. 4 2 3 1
194. Match the following:
Name of the rganisation Place
a. Government Medical College 1. South Chennai
b. Centre of excellence for cancer. Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital 2. K.K.Nagar, Chennai
c. Centre of excellence at the Institute of Rehabilitataion Medicin 3. Kanchipuram
d. Multispeciality hospital 4.Thiruvallur
a b c d
a. 1 3 4 2
b. 3 4 2 1
c. 4 3 2 1
d. 3 4 1 2
195. The Tamil Nadu rice research institute (TRRI) working under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is situated in ——— District.
(a) Thanjavur (b) Dindugal (c) Salem (d) Thirunelveli
196. Tamraparni is a perennial river that originates from the ——– of the western Ghats.
(a) Agastyar Koodam peak of Pothigai hills (b) Siva Gnaan Teertha (c) Varusanadu Hills (d) Thenpennai
197. Which is considered as the greatest blame on human living by Valluvar?
(a) Transient life (b) Life without progeny (c) Infamous life (d) Life without love
198. What will wipe away the wealth of the ruler?
(a) Anger of the wicked (b) Incessant Rain (c) Gifts given to flatterers (d) Unbearable tears of the oppressed
199. Tamil Nadu Transgender welfare board comes under which Department?
(a) Health and Family Welfare Department (b) Adidravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
(c) Welfare of Differently abled person Department (d) Social Welfare and women Empowerment Department
200. A niggard hand, O’erweening self-regard and mirth unseemly bring disgrace to men of Kingly birth. What is the meaning of the word “Kingly birth” mentioned in the above verse?
(a) God (b) King (c) Superior (d) Nobles