The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has conducted the preliminary examination for Group 1 posts, which include Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Registrar, and others. Candidates who appeared for the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination held on 13th July 2024 can soon access the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2024. This article provides a detailed guide on downloading the answer key, understanding the marking scheme, and other related information.
The TNPSC Group 1 preliminary examination serves as the first step in the selection process for various high-ranking posts in Tamil Nadu’s civil services. The answer key is crucial for candidates to estimate their scores and gauge their performance.
Parameter
Details
Organization
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam Name
TNPSC Group 1 – Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination – I
Post Name
Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Registrar, etc.
The TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2024 will provide the correct answers to all the questions asked in the preliminary examination. It will help candidates to:
Estimate their scores.
Identify the questions they answered correctly.
Determine their chances of qualifying for the mains exam.
Marking Scheme
Understanding the marking scheme is essential for candidates to calculate their estimated scores accurately.
Parameter
Details
Total Questions
300
Marks per Correct Answer
1.5
Negative Marking
Nil
Duration of Examination
3 hours
Sections
General Studies (175 marks), Aptitude and Mental Ability (25 marks)
Topic-wise Marks Distribution
Here is the topic-wise distribution of marks for the TNPSC Group 1 preliminary examination held on 13th July 2024:
Topics
No. of Questions
Tamil Nadu Development Authority
16
Tamil Nadu History and Culture
39
General Science
20
Current Events
23
Geography
12
History and Culture
14
Constitution of India
23
Indian Economy
14
Indian National Movement
14
Intelligence, Mathematics
25
Raising Objections
After the provisional answer key is published, candidates have the opportunity to raise objections if they find any discrepancies. Here’s how to raise objections:
Navigate to the Objection Portal: Look for the link to the objection portal on the homepage.
Submit Objections: Provide valid objections with supporting documents.
Time Frame: Submit your objections within the specified time frame.
The final answer key will be released after considering all valid objections.
Conclusion
The release of the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2024 is a significant step for candidates who have appeared for the preliminary examination. It allows them to estimate their scores and prepare for the next stages of the selection process. By following the steps outlined above, candidates can easily download the answer key and raise any necessary objections. The marking scheme and topic-wise distribution of marks will further help in assessing performance accurately.
