Tamil Nadu Board - Class 2 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1019 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)

To eat something very hard

(B)

To retreat from an impending danger

(C)

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

(D)

To shoot an accurate target

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Q2.

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

(A)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(B)

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

(C)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(D)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

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2025 (157 questions)

Q1.

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 had studied 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 was studying for her board examination.

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Q2.

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

(A)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(B)

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

(C)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

(D)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

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2024 (207 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)

for

(B)

with

(C)

in

(D)

to

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Q2.

Calculate 4 × 8.

(A)

32

(B)

24

(C)

34

(D)

36

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2023 (203 questions)

Q1.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Verb + Subject + Object

(B)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(C)

Object + Subject + Verb

(D)

Object + Verb + Subject

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Q2.

Tamil Nadu Heritage: What is the historical or architectural significance of 'Water - The Elixir of Life'?

(A)

Dravidian temple architecture, Tanjore Big Temple, Mamallapuram or Madurai Meenakshi (Water - The Elixir of Life)

(B)

Imaginary monument

(C)

Modern factory

(D)

None of these

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2022 (154 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)

Narmada River

(B)

Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra

(C)

Krishna River

(D)

Cauvery River

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Q2.

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

(A)

Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl

(B)

Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats

(C)

Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation

(D)

Maximizing industrial waste output

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2021 (152 questions)

Q1.

பொருள் அறிக: 'இலக்கண அறிமுகம் (திணை, பால்)' என்ற சொல்லின் சரியான பொருள் என்ன?

(A)

அகராதி அடிப்படையிலான சரியான பொருள் (இலக்கண அறிமுகம் (திணை, பால்))

(B)

எதிர்ச்சொல்

(C)

பொருளற்ற சொல்

(D)

இவற்றுள் எதுவுமில்லை

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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)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

(B)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(C)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

(D)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

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2020 (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)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

(B)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(C)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

(D)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Object + Verb + Subject

(B)

Verb + Subject + Object

(C)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(D)

Object + Subject + Verb

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2019 (138 questions)

Q1.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), 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)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(D)

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

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Verb + Subject + Object

(B)

Object + Verb + Subject

(C)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(D)

Object + Subject + Verb

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2018 (150 questions)

Q1.

Calculate 7 × 8.

(A)

58

(B)

56

(C)

48

(D)

63

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Verb + Subject + Object

(B)

Object + Verb + Subject

(C)

Object + Subject + Verb

(D)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

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2017 (141 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)

Narmada River

(B)

Krishna River

(C)

Cauvery River

(D)

Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(B)

Verb + Subject + Object

(C)

Object + Verb + Subject

(D)

Object + Subject + Verb

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2016 (149 questions)

Q1.

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

(A)

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

(B)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

(C)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(D)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

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Q2.

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 have submitted the required documentation.

(B)

Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.

(C)

Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.

(D)

Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.

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2015 (134 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)

with

(B)

to

(C)

in

(D)

for

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)

If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.

(B)

If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.

(C)

If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.

(D)

If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.

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