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Look at the Overview of the exam

1. Mode of Examination: The TNPSC Group 1 exam is conducted through offline mode (OMR Sheet-based), where candidates need to mark their answers on an Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheet.
2. Type of Questions: The questions in the TNPSC Group 1 exam are objective type (multiple choice questions), where candidates need to choose the correct answer from the options provided.
3. Subjects and Sections: The examination typically comprises the following sections:a. General Studies b. Aptitude and Mental Ability 
4. Number of Questions: The total number of questions in the TNPSC Group 1 exam is usually 200.
5. Total Marks: The exam is conducted for a total of 300 marks.
6. Duration of Examination: The duration of the TNPSC Group 1 exam is generally 3 hour
7. Negative Marking: There is NO provision for negative marking in the TNPSC Group 1 exam. 
8. Language of Examination: The question paper for General studies will be available both in English and Tamil Language.

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 

General Studies: 175 Questions

• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
• Geography: Earth and Universe, Solar System, Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Water Resources, Rivers in India, Soil, Natural Vegetation, Forests, and Wildlife, Agricultural Patterns, etc.
• History and Culture of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian Polity: Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Indian Economy: Planning Commission, National Income, Finance Commission, Five Year Plans, etc.
• Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
• History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu

Aptitude and Mental Ability: 25 Questions

• Simplification: Percentage, HCF, LCM, Ratio and Proportion, etc.
• Ratio and Proportion: Simple and Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time and Work, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, etc.
• Conversion of Information to Data: Collection, Compilation, and Presentation of Data.
• Analytical Interpretation of Data

Candidates should thoroughly study each topic mentioned above to perform well in the examination. It's crucial to understand the concepts and practice solving previous years' question papers and sample papers to get a better understanding of the exam pattern and difficulty level. Additionally, candidates should stay updated with current affairs to excel in the General Studies section.