TNPSC Group 4 Weekly Practice Test – Tamil Language & Literature, Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude, General Science (November 02 – November 08, 2026)
1. தொல்காப்பியம் எந்த வகையான நூல்?
A) காப்பிய நூல்B) இலக்கண நூல்C) புராண நூல்D) சரித்திர நூல்2. தமிழ் எழுத்துக்களின் மொத்த எண்ணிக்கை என்ன?
A) 247B) 257C) 237D) 2673. பாரதியார் பிறந்த ஊர் எது?
A) சென்னைB) எட்டயபுரம்C) மதுரைD) தஞ்சாவூர்4. 'குறிஞ்சி' என்ற திணைக்குரிய நிலம் எது?
A) மலையும் மலை சார்ந்த நிலம்B) காடும் காடு சார்ந்த நிலம்C) வயலும் வயல் சார்ந்த நிலம்D) கடலும் கடல் சார்ந்த நிலம்5. 'பரிபாடல்' எந்த வகை சங்க இலக்கியம்?
A) எட்டுத்தொகைB) பத்துப்பாட்டுC) பதினெண் கீழ்க்கணக்குD) காப்பியம்6. திருக்குறளை இயற்றியவர் யார்?
A) கம்பர்B) திருவள்ளுவர்C) இளங்கோவடிகள்D) பாரதியார்7. 'நான்மணிக்கடிகை' எந்த வகை நூல்?
A) பத்துப்பாட்டுB) எட்டுத்தொகைC) பதினெண் கீழ்க்கணக்குD) காப்பியம்8. சிலப்பதிகாரத்தின் ஆசிரியர் யார்?
A) சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனார்B) கம்பர்C) இளங்கோவடிகள்D) திருதக்கதேவர்9. 'மணிமேகலை' நூலின் ஆசிரியர் யார்?
A) இளங்கோவடிகள்B) சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனார்C) கம்பர்D) திருதக்கதேவர்
Answers and explanations
This set practises Tamil Language & Literature, Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude, General Science. Take the test, then open each explanation.
Question 1
தொல்காப்பியம் எந்த வகையான நூல்?
Answer: B. தொல்காப்பியம் தமிழின் மிகப் பழமையான இலக்கண நூல் ஆகும்.
Question 2
தமிழ் எழுத்துக்களின் மொத்த எண்ணிக்கை என்ன?
Answer: A. தமிழில் 12 உயிர், 18 மெய், 216 உயிர்மெய் மற்றும் 1 ஆய்த எழுத்து = 247.
Question 3
பாரதியார் பிறந்த ஊர் எது?
Answer: B. சுப்பிரமணிய பாரதி (1882-1921) எட்டயபுரத்தில் பிறந்தார்.
Question 4
'குறிஞ்சி' என்ற திணைக்குரிய நிலம் எது?
Answer: A. குறிஞ்சி திணை மலையும் மலை சார்ந்த நிலத்தைக் குறிக்கும்.
Question 5
'பரிபாடல்' எந்த வகை சங்க இலக்கியம்?
Answer: A. பரிபாடல் எட்டுத்தொகை நூல்களில் ஒன்று.
Question 6
திருக்குறளை இயற்றியவர் யார்?
Answer: B. திருக்குறளை இயற்றியவர் திருவள்ளுவர். இது 1330 குறட்பாக்களைக் கொண்டது.
Question 7
'நான்மணிக்கடிகை' எந்த வகை நூல்?
Answer: C. நான்மணிக்கடிகை பதினெண் கீழ்க்கணக்கு நூல்களில் ஒன்று.
Question 8
சிலப்பதிகாரத்தின் ஆசிரியர் யார்?
Answer: C. சிலப்பதிகாரம் இளங்கோவடிகளால் எழுதப்பட்ட ஐம்பெருங்காப்பியங்களில் ஒன்று.
Question 9
'மணிமேகலை' நூலின் ஆசிரியர் யார்?
Answer: B. மணிமேகலை சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனாரால் எழுதப்பட்ட ஐம்பெருங்காப்பியம்.
📝 TNPSC Group 4 / VAO Weekly Practice Test
Week of November 02 – November 08, 2026 | ⏱️ 50 Minutes | ❓ 50+ Questions | 🎯 Exam Pattern
Welcome to this week’s comprehensive TNPSC Group 4 / VAO practice test. This quiz is updated
every week with a fresh set of questions covering the complete TNPSC syllabus. Each week emphasizes
different subject areas to ensure thorough coverage over time.
📋 This Week’s Focus Areas
- Tamil Language & Literature: General Tamil covers grammar (இலக்கணம்), literature (இலக்கியம்), Thirukkural, Sangam literature, and modern Tamil prose.
- Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude tests number systems, percentages, profit & loss, time and work, simplification, and data interpretation.
- General Science: General Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — human body systems, diseases, environmental science, and recent discoveries.
💡 Instructions: This comprehensive test covers multiple subjects.
Read each question carefully and select the best answer. You can review and change answers before submitting.
Aim for 40% to pass, but target 60%+ for competitive exam readiness.
Tamil Language & Literature
General Tamil covers grammar (இலக்கணம்), literature (இலக்கியம்), Thirukkural, Sangam literature, and modern Tamil prose.
Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude tests number systems, percentages, profit & loss, time and work, simplification, and data interpretation.
1. The area of a circle with radius 7 cm is: (π = 22/7)
A) 144 cm²B) 148 cm²C) 154 cm²D) 156 cm²2. The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers starting from 3 is:
A) 5B) 7C) 9D) 113. A train 150m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. What is its speed in km/hr?
A) 32B) 36C) 40D) 454. Simple interest on Rs. 5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years is:
A) Rs. 1000B) Rs. 1100C) Rs. 1200D) Rs. 13005. The HCF of 36 and 48 is:
A) 6B) 8C) 12D) 186. The LCM of 12, 18 and 24 is:
A) 48B) 72C) 96D) 367. What is the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A) 40B) 42C) 44D) 468. If a pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours and another in 12 hours, together they fill it in:
A) 3 hoursB) 4 hoursC) 5 hoursD) 6 hours9. A shopkeeper sells an article for Rs. 450 at 25% profit. What is the cost price?
A) Rs. 350B) Rs. 360C) Rs. 375D) Rs. 40010. If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2 and total students are 50, how many boys?
A) 25B) 30C) 20D) 3511. What is 15% of 240?
A) 32B) 34C) 36D) 3812. If x + y = 10 and x - y = 4, what is the value of x?
A) 5B) 6C) 7D) 8
Answers and explanations
This set practises Tamil Language & Literature, Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude, General Science. Take the test, then open each explanation.
Question 1
The area of a circle with radius 7 cm is: (π = 22/7)
Answer: C. Area = πr² = (22/7) × 7 × 7 = 154 cm².
Question 2
The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers starting from 3 is:
Answer: B. Numbers: 3,5,7,9,11. Average = 35/5 = 7.
Question 3
A train 150m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. What is its speed in km/hr?
Answer: B. Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s = 10 × 18/5 = 36 km/hr.
Question 4
Simple interest on Rs. 5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years is:
Answer: C. SI = PRT/100 = 5000 × 8 × 3/100 = Rs. 1200.
Question 5
The HCF of 36 and 48 is:
Answer: C. 36=2²×3², 48=2⁴×3. HCF = 2²×3 = 12.
Question 6
The LCM of 12, 18 and 24 is:
Answer: B. 12=2²×3, 18=2×3², 24=2³×3. LCM = 2³×3² = 72.
Question 7
What is the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Answer: B. Pattern: differences are 4,6,8,10,12. Next = 30+12 = 42.
Question 8
If a pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours and another in 12 hours, together they fill it in:
Answer: B. Combined rate = 1/6 + 1/12 = 3/12 = 1/4. Time = 4 hours.
Question 9
A shopkeeper sells an article for Rs. 450 at 25% profit. What is the cost price?
Answer: B. CP = SP × 100/(100+profit%) = 450 × 100/125 = Rs. 360.
Question 10
If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2 and total students are 50, how many boys?
Answer: B. Boys = (3/5) × 50 = 30.
Question 11
What is 15% of 240?
Answer: C. 15% of 240 = (15/100) × 240 = 36.
Question 12
If x + y = 10 and x - y = 4, what is the value of x?
Answer: C. Adding both equations: 2x = 14, so x = 7.
General Science
General Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — human body systems, diseases, environmental science, and recent discoveries.
1. Which vitamin is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
A) Vitamin AB) Vitamin BC) Vitamin CD) Vitamin D2. The chemical formula of common salt is:
A) NaClB) KClC) CaCl₂D) MgCl₂3. Which blood group is known as the universal donor?
A) AB) BC) ABD) O4. The pH of pure water at 25°C is:
A) 0B) 5C) 7D) 145. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) VenusB) MarsC) JupiterD) Saturn6. The SI unit of electric current is:
A) VoltB) OhmC) AmpereD) Watt7. Photosynthesis occurs in which part of the plant cell?
A) MitochondriaB) ChloroplastC) NucleusD) Ribosome8. Newton's First Law of Motion is also known as:
A) Law of AccelerationB) Law of Action-ReactionC) Law of InertiaD) Law of Gravitation9. Which organ in the human body produces bile?
A) PancreasB) StomachC) LiverD) Gallbladder10. The hardest natural substance known is:
A) GoldB) IronC) DiamondD) Platinum11. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
A) OxygenB) Carbon dioxideC) NitrogenD) Argon12. Which disease is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C?
A) RicketsB) ScurvyC) Night BlindnessD) Beriberi
Answers and explanations
This set practises Tamil Language & Literature, Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude, General Science. Take the test, then open each explanation.
Question 1
Which vitamin is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
Answer: D. Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to UV-B radiation.
Question 2
The chemical formula of common salt is:
Answer: A. Common salt (table salt) is Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
Question 3
Which blood group is known as the universal donor?
Answer: D. Blood group O (Rh negative) has no A or B antigens, making it compatible with all blood types.
Question 4
The pH of pure water at 25°C is:
Answer: C. Pure water is neutral with pH = 7.
Question 5
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Answer: B. Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Question 6
The SI unit of electric current is:
Answer: C. The SI unit of electric current is Ampere (A), named after André-Marie Ampère.
Question 7
Photosynthesis occurs in which part of the plant cell?
Answer: B. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which captures light energy for photosynthesis.
Question 8
Newton's First Law of Motion is also known as:
Answer: C. Newton's First Law states that a body at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force - the Law of Inertia.
Question 9
Which organ in the human body produces bile?
Answer: C. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
Question 10
The hardest natural substance known is:
Answer: C. Diamond, a form of carbon, is rated 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Question 11
Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
Answer: C. Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.
Question 12
Which disease is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C?
Answer: B. Scurvy is caused by Vitamin C deficiency. Symptoms include bleeding gums and fatigue.
How This Weekly Quiz Helps Your Preparation
Consistent weekly practice is the most effective strategy for TNPSC exam success. Here’s why:
- Spaced Repetition: Weekly quizzes help reinforce concepts over time, improving long-term retention compared to cramming.
- Weakness Identification: Track your scores each week to identify subjects that need more attention.
- Exam Simulation: Timed practice builds the speed and accuracy needed for the actual exam.
- Syllabus Coverage: Our rotating subject focus ensures you cover the entire syllabus over a few weeks.
Study Strategy Based on Your Score
- Below 40%: Focus on NCERT textbooks (6th-12th) for the subjects you scored lowest in. Build fundamentals first.
- 40-60%: Good foundation. Now focus on previous year questions and targeted practice for weak areas.
- 60-80%: Strong preparation. Focus on revision to push your score higher.
- Above 80%: Excellent! Maintain this level with regular practice.
This quiz is refreshed every week with new questions. Bookmark this page and return weekly to track your progress. Last updated: November 08, 2026.
