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1.  
Tamil Nadu is an innovation based _____ with a strong performance in manufacturing and service.

Correct Answer: B [Economy]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu is an innovation-based economy strong in both manufacturing and services. [Hostel Supdt. cum PTO 2024]

2.  
Dream of Tamil Nadu : Our vision is to transform Tamil Nadu into a trillion dollar economy without affecting the _____

Correct Answer: B [Happiness, environment and livelihood of the people]

Notes:

The trillion-dollar vision aims at growth without harming people's happiness, environment and livelihood. [AAO & AHO 2024]

3.  
Tamil Nadu Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown at the rate of _____% for the year 2022-2023 as against India's GDP growth rate of 7.24% during the same period.

Correct Answer: D [8.19]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu's GSDP growth for 2022-23 was estimated at 8.19%, against India's 7.24%. [Group 4 2024]

4.  
Post Covid-19, the economic growth of Tamil Nadu at constant prices increased by _____ percent.

Correct Answer: B [8%]

Notes:

After Covid-19 (2021-22 to 2023-24), Tamil Nadu grew over 8% a year at constant prices. [Group 1 2024]

5.  
To achieve the goal of a one trillion dollar economy by 2030, Tamil Nadu must sustain an annual growth of _____.

Correct Answer: A [18%]

Notes:

Reaching a trillion-dollar economy by 2030 requires about 18% annual (nominal) growth. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

6.  
Assertion and Reason type :
Assertion (A) : The Government of Tamil Nadu as a welfare state supplies food grains and essential commodities at affordable price to the general public under PDS.
Reason (R) : In order to alleviate poverty, essential commodities are supplied in the context of the Indian food economy.

Correct Answer: B [Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu supplies essential commodities cheaply through PDS to alleviate poverty. [CTS (Non-Interview Posts) 2024]

7.  
Match correctly the Geographical Indication (GI) Tags of Tamil Nadu with their place and production :
(a) Nagercoil – 1. Kuthuvilakku
(b) Erode – 2. Bronze Icons
(c) Swamimalai – 3. Turmeric
(d) Nachiarkovil – 4. Temple Jewellery

Correct Answer: C [4 3 2 1]

Notes:

GI: Nagercoil–temple jewellery, Erode–turmeric, Swamimalai–bronze icons, Nachiarkovil–kuthuvilakku. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2024]

8.  
The second largest state contributing to GDP in India is _____.

Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu is the second largest contributor to India's GDP, after Maharashtra. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

9.  
Match the four engines of development in the Union Budget 2025-2026 :
(a) 1st Engine – 1. MSMEs
(b) 2nd Engine – 2. Export
(c) 3rd Engine – 3. Agriculture
(d) 4th Engine – 4. Investment in people

Correct Answer: B [3 1 4 2]

Notes:

Union Budget 2025-26's four engines: agriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports. [Group 1/1A 2025]

10.  
Why do business firms choose Tamil Nadu as their preferred destination for investment?

Correct Answer: A [State-of-the-art infrastructure]

Notes:

State-of-the-art infrastructure makes Tamil Nadu a preferred investment destination. [Group 1/1A 2025]

11.  
Assertion [A] : Tamil Nadu Government replaced Rupee symbol (₹) with Tamil letter (ரூ.) in its budget 2025-26.
Reason [R] : To ensure the widespread development of Tamil Nadu to benefit all.

Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true, and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu's 2025-26 budget logo used the Tamil letter 'ரூ' instead of the ₹ symbol. [Group 1/1A 2025]

12.  
As per the Tamil Nadu Economic Survey of 2024-2025, arrange the following in the ascending order based on the productivity.
(1) Paddy productivity
(2) Maize productivity
(3) Oil seeds, Groundnut and Sugarcane productivity

Correct Answer: A [(1) (2) (3)]

Notes:

Productivity ranks: paddy 3rd, maize 2nd, oilseeds, groundnut and sugarcane 1st (TN Economic Survey 2024-25). [Group 4 2025]

13.  
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the agricultural cultivation of 2021-2022 in Tamil Nadu?
(i) Mayiladuthurai District involved more Paddy cultivation in Tamil Nadu.
(ii) Perambalur District involved more Maize cultivation in Tamil Nadu.
(iii) Kallakurichi involved more Sugarcane cultivation in Tamil Nadu.

Correct Answer: D [(ii) and (iii) only]

Notes:

In 2021-22, Perambalur led in maize and Kallakurichi in sugarcane cultivation. [Group 4 2025]

14.  
Identify the correct answer after understanding the Assertion and the Reason.
Assertion [A]: As per the Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2024-2025 the Urban inflation in Tamil Nadu is coming down from 6% in 2019-2020 to 4.5% in 2024-2025, while rural inflation is static at 5.4%.
Reason [R]: It is mainly due to the Government's policy on the Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System and other income support schemes like Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam and hundred days employment guarantee scheme.

Correct Answer: B [Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]]

Notes:

Urban inflation fell from 6% to 4.5% (2024-25), credited to PDS and income support schemes. [Group 4 2025]

15.  
Match the following columns based on the Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2024-25 highlights.
(a) Projected GDP growth for 2024-25 – 1. 2030
(b) Tamil Nadu's contribution to National GDP (2023-24) – 2. 8.33%
(c) Target year to achieve $1 Trillion Economy – 3. over 8%
(d) State's Real GDP Growth Rate (2023-24) – 4. 9.21%

Correct Answer: A [3 4 1 2]

Notes:

Survey 2024-25: TN's GDP share 9.21%, real growth 8.33% (2023-24), trillion target year 2030. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2025]

16.  
Choose the right answer.
The credit deposit ratio of Tamil Nadu in 2019-20 is _____.

Correct Answer: A [117.7%]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu's credit-deposit ratio in 2019-20 was 117.7%, above 100%. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2025]

17.  
Which among the following is the outcome of Vision Tamil Nadu 2023?

Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu will attain high standard of social development with the Human Development Index matching developed countries by 2023]

Notes:

Vision TN 2023 aimed for social development with HDI matching developed countries by 2023. [Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2026]

18.  
Match correctly Tamil Nadu CM's MoUs with foreign companies with their fields :
(a) MoU with NOKIA – 1. Online Cash Transfer
(b) MoU with PAYPAL – 2. Telecommunication
(c) MoU with MICROCHIP – 3. Health Care
(d) MoU with INFINX – 4. Semi-Conductor

Correct Answer: A [2 1 4 3]

Notes:

MoUs: Nokia–telecom, PayPal–online payments, Microchip–semiconductors, Infinx–healthcare. [Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2026]

19.  
Assertion [A]: The "Vision 2023" Tamil Nadu document envisages Tamil Nadu to be the most prosperous and progressive state with no poverty by the year 2023.
Reason [R]: Manufacturing sector is assigned the key role of energizing the economy and erecting virtuous circle of enhanced competitiveness, efficiency and vibrancy in all sections.

Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true]

Notes:

Vision 2023 envisaged a poverty-free prosperous TN, with manufacturing as the key driver. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2026]

20.  
Tamil Nadu's GSDP growth rates were 8.13% in 2022-23 and _____% in 2023-24 at constant prices.

Correct Answer: B [8.23%]

Notes:

At constant prices, Tamil Nadu's GSDP grew 8.23% in 2023-24 (state estimate, October 2024). [Group 2A Mains 2025]

21.  
Consider the following statements:
Assertion [A]: Tamil Nadu Government declared the Cauvery Delta Zone as a protected special Agricultural Zone.
Reason [R]: In the Agriculture Budget 2023-24, the Government has allotted Rs.1,000 Crores to build infrastructure in the Cauvery Delta Zone.

Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]]

Notes:

Cauvery Delta became a protected agricultural zone by a 2020 Act; the ₹1,000 crore came separately in 2023-24. [Group 2A Mains Re-Exam 2026]

22.  
Which is/are the features of Tamil Nadu State Budget 2025-26?
(i) 1% less stamp duty if property and other assets are registered in the name of women, for properties worth up to Rs.10 lakh.
(ii) Rs. 2,000 monthly stipend for children who lost both parents to continue their education.
(iii) Earned leave surrender system will be restored to encash by surrendering up to 30 days of earned leave.

Correct Answer: C [(i) and (ii) only]

Notes:

Budget 2025-26: 1% stamp duty relief for women; ₹2,000 aid for children who lost both parents. [Group 2A Mains Re-Exam 2026]

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