Tamil Nadu Board - Class 1 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1016 questions)

Q1.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ் - சமச்சீர் கல்வி), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(B)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

(C)

Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment

(D)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ் - சமச்சீர் கல்வி), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)

Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation

(B)

Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats

(C)

Maximizing industrial waste output

(D)

Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl

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2025 (139 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)

Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.

(B)

Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.

(C)

Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.

(D)

Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

Kamet (7,756 m)

(B)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(C)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

(D)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

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2024 (198 questions)

Q1.

Calculate 7 × 7.

(A)

49

(B)

51

(C)

56

(D)

42

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Q2.

What is 74 minus 13?

(A)

61

(B)

66

(C)

62

(D)

60

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2023 (184 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)

to

(B)

for

(C)

in

(D)

with

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)

A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.

(B)

A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.

(C)

A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.

(D)

A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.

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2022 (142 questions)

Q1.

What is 82 minus 26?

(A)

57

(B)

61

(C)

56

(D)

55

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

(B)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(C)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

(D)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

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2021 (160 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)

Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.

(B)

Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.

(C)

Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.

(D)

Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Tropic of Cancer ($23^\circ 30' \text{ N}$) passes through how many Indian States.

(A)

9 States

(B)

8 States (Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram)

(C)

7 States

(D)

6 States

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2020 (169 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)

Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.

(B)

Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.

(C)

Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.

(D)

Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.

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Q2.

Fractions and Decimals: How do we compare fractions in 'Geometry (Shapes Around Us)' with like denominators?

(A)

When denominators are equal, the fraction with the greater numerator is larger (Geometry (Shapes Around Us))

(B)

Invert the fractions

(C)

Ignore numerators

(D)

None of these

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2019 (143 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(B)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

(C)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

(D)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Central Bank of India established in 1935 responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.

(A)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(B)

State Bank of India (SBI)

(C)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(D)

NITI Aayog

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2018 (152 questions)

Q1.

What is 99 minus 98?

(A)

6

(B)

0

(C)

2

(D)

1

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ் - சமச்சீர் கல்வி), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)

Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats

(B)

Maximizing industrial waste output

(C)

Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl

(D)

Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation

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2017 (162 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Longest river in Peninsular India, often called the 'Dakshin Ganga'.

(A)

Krishna River

(B)

Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra

(C)

Narmada River

(D)

Cauvery River

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Tropic of Cancer ($23^\circ 30' \text{ N}$) passes through how many Indian States.

(A)

9 States

(B)

8 States (Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram)

(C)

6 States

(D)

7 States

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2016 (138 questions)

Q1.

What is the sum of 34 and 81?

(A)

116

(B)

115

(C)

125

(D)

114

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

(B)

She says that she was studying for her board examination.

(C)

She said that she is studying for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she had studied for her board examination.

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2015 (127 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Article of the Indian Constitution known as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' (Right to Constitutional Remedies).

(A)

Article 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)

(B)

Article 14 (Equality before Law)

(C)

Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)

(D)

Article 19 (Right to Freedom)

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which Part.

(A)

Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy)

(B)

Part III (Articles 12 to 35)

(C)

Part IVA (Fundamental Duties)

(D)

Part II (Citizenship)

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