Sunday, January 30, 2011

Saidai Duraiswamy manidha neyam entrance exam 2011 answers key – Questions 51-100

Download the PDF of this model paper set 2 : acrobat_reader_50x50
1. Namdapha wildlife sanctuary is in
a) Arunachal Pradesh     b) Jharkhand     c) Madhya Pradesh    d) Uttar Pradesh
2. Pincode was introduced in
a) 1962      b) 1972     c) 1982        d) 1976
3. Which part of human body is not affected by cancer
a) Eye      b) Heart     c) Lungs      d) Brain
4. World’s hottest place
a) Alzeria   b) Azizyah   c) Jalta      d) Assal
5. Which bank introduced Credit card in India
a) ICICI      b) SBI        c) Indian Bank       d) Central Bank of India

TNPSC - Group II Advertisement

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) Group 1 Services application last date was 28-01-2011. I went to the office at Greams Road office to drop my application. There was an enormous amount of applications that have reached the office.  And as usual there was also this last minute rush to fill and drop the application forms.

So I thought I will write about the details of TNPSC Group II or CSSE I (Combined Subordinate Services Examination I) – details like the last date of application, the enclosures to be attached with the application are as below. Please see the notification advertisement attached here acrobat_reader_50x50

  • Last date to submit the application: 11-02-2011
  • DD amount : Rs.100

List of enclosures to be attached with the application:

Please note that only XEROX copies are to be sent along with the application.

  • 10th Marksheet (or any proof of age)
  • Community Certificate
  • All marksheets (10th, 12th, Diploma, UG, PG)
  • Evidence to show education in tamil language (12th certificate if tamil was second language)
  • Conduct certificate from Group A or B officer (who is not a relative) in this format – Conduct certificate format from a Group A or Group B officer icon_word071
  • Conduct certificate from last studied institution
  • Certificate of Fitness from a medical officer above the rank of Assistant Surgeon in Government medical Institution

All these certificates can either be self attested or to be on the safer side get them attested by a Group A or Group B officer.

Do send the forms in early if you are sending them by post!!! Best of Luck

Friday, January 28, 2011

Constitutional Amendments–Downloadable PDF

 

Here is the list of constitutional Amendments in a downloadable PDF format   

Do let me know if you would like to get any of the other materials in PDF Format. I’ll be happy to share them with you!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Saidai Duraiswamy manidha neyam entrance exam 2011 answers key – Questions 1-50

First 50 Questions
You can download this model paper in PDF format also –>
1. Sankaracharya was contemporary of which ruler:
a) Nandivarman b) Narasimha varman c) Raja Simhan d) None of these
2. Kosalainadu conqured by Rajendra Chola was located on banks of
a) Ganga b) Sind c)Sarayu d) Brahmaputra
3.Which queen was called Protector of temple
a) Ganga Devi b) Vanavan Devi c)Rani Managaiammal d) None of these
                      Ans for this: Kundavai and Sembian Mahadevi
4. Chennai Port trust was started in
a)1880 b)1881 c) 1885 d) 1901
5. Telungu Ganga scheme was started in the year
a) 1977 b) 1980 c) 1982 d) 1983
                                   This project was initiated in 1977 but was signed in 1983. I am not sure what the key makers will decide
6.Kambarasam was written by
a) Ma.Po.Ci b) Ki.Va.Ja c) Thiru.Vi.Ka d) Anna

Monday, January 24, 2011

Pandiya Kingdom

Kings also called Maran, Valudhi, Chezhian

Kingdom:

  • Capital: Madurai
  • Port : Korkai
  • Flag: Fish
  • present madurai, tirunelveli, ramanathapuram districts

Important Kings:

  • Mudhukudumi peruvaludhi – title: Palyagasalai
  • Boothapandian – wife Perungoppendu – poetess
  • Ariyappadaikadantha nedunchezhian – king referred in silapathigaram
  • Thalaiyalanganathu Nedunchezhian – patronized poet Mangudi Maruthanar

Local Chieftains : Velirs

  • Kadaiyelu vallalgal – Pari, Ori, Malayan, Elini, Pegan, Aay, Nalli
  • Patronized poets: Kapilar, Avvaiyar (Adhiyaman), Nallathanar, Perunchitiranaar

Administration :

  • MONARCH
  • King: Vendan, Ko, Irai
  • Chieftains – Velirs
  • 2 councils:
    • Iymperunkuzhu (council of 5)
    • Enperayam (council of 8)

Army:

  • Infantry, Cavalry, elephants, chariots
  • Swords, spears, bow & arroes
  • Fort protected by moats & trenches

Local Administration:

  • Mandram
  • Naadu
  • Valanadu
  • Kuttram
  • Council of elders for village administration
    • podiyil
    • Manram
    • Avai
    • Ambalam

Chola Kingdom

King referred as Killi, Valavan, Senni

Area of rule also referred as

  • Chonaadu
  • Kaverinaadu
  • Kaaverisoozhnaadu
  • Neernaadu
  • Punal naadu

Kingdom:

  • Capital: Uraiyur
  • 2nd Capital : Kaveripoompattina, or puhar
  • Chief port: Kaveripoompattinam or puhar
  • Flag: Tiger
  • Present Tanjore and Trichy districts

Most famous:

Karikaalan (kirumi konda cholan)

  • Has defeated chera and pandya kings at Venni
  • Built Kallanai
  • Fortified kaveripoompattinam

Literary Sources:

  • Porunar aatru padai
  • Pattinappalai

Successors:

  • Nalamkilli
  • Killivalavan
  • Koperunchozhan
  • kochengan – Last chola king

5 Landscapes - Iyinthinai

Landscapes :

Thinais: 5

KURINJI: Hilly region

  • people: Vettuvar, Kuravar
  • occup: Hunting, Honey collection, Cultivating fruits n veg
  • God: Murugan or Seyon

MULLAI: Forest with green pastures

  • people: Kovalar, Aayar
  • occup: Shepards, domesticating animals, dairy products
  • God: Thirumaal or Mayon

MARUTHAM:Fertile cultivable land

  • people: Vellalars
  • occup: Agriculture with irrigation: Paddy, sugarcane, mango, banana, jackfruit
  • God: Indra or Rain God

NEITHAL: Coastal region

  • people: Parathavar, meenavar
  • occup: fishing, sailing, salt prep (Umanars)
  • God: Varunan or God of Sea

PAALAI: Desert – Drought affected area

  • people: Kalvar, Maravar
  • occup: Robbery
  • God: Kaali or Kottravai