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1.  
In 2016-17, according to the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Tamil Nadu, in terms of GSDP, is the _____.

Correct Answer: A [Second largest economy in India]

Notes:

In 2016-17 Tamil Nadu had India's second-largest GSDP, after Maharashtra. [ARGS 2020]

2.  
Match the following, as per TN Budget 2019 :
Activity – Output
(a) Global Investors Meet 2019 – 1. Coimbatore
(b) Defence Industrial Corridor – 2. Highways
(c) Climate Change Adaptation Programme – 3. Rs. 3 lakh crore
(d) CRIDP – 4. Cauvery Delta

Correct Answer: D [(a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 2]

Notes:

GIM 2019–₹3 lakh crore; defence corridor–Coimbatore; climate adaptation–Cauvery Delta; CRIDP–highways. [AGGS 2021]

3.  
Match the Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag) product with its place :
Product – Place
(a) Turmeric – 1. Madurai
(b) Mat – 2. Erode
(c) Painting – 3. Pattamadai
(d) Sungudi – 4. Thanjavur

Correct Answer: B [(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 1]

Notes:

GI tags: Erode turmeric, Pattamadai mat, Thanjavur painting, Madurai Sungudi. [Group 4 2022]

4.  
As per the Tamil Nadu Budget 2019-2020, TANGEDCO will establish floating solar power projects in the following districts :
(i) Theni
(ii) The Nilgiris
(iii) Erode
(iv) Salem
Select the correct answer using the codes.

Correct Answer: D [(i), (iii) and (iv)]

Notes:

Budget 2019-20 planned floating solar projects in Theni, Erode and Salem districts. [CAGS 2022]

5.  
Given the situation due to COVID-19, the net borrowing ceiling of the states was enhanced to _____ of GSDP in 2021.

Correct Answer: C [5 percent]

Notes:

Due to Covid-19, states' borrowing ceiling was raised from 3% to 5% of GSDP. [DPGS 2022]

6.  
Name the first modern bank in Tamil Nadu started by the British in 1843.

Correct Answer: D [Bank of Madras]

Notes:

The Bank of Madras (1843) later merged into the Imperial Bank, which became SBI in 1955. [CEGS 2022]

7.  
Tamil Nadu is the _____ largest contributor to India's GDP.

Correct Answer: D [Second]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu is the second-largest contributor to India's GDP, after Maharashtra. [CBT 2022]

8.  
What is the expansion of NSDP?

Correct Answer: D [Net State Domestic Product]

Notes:

NSDP stands for Net State Domestic Product, i.e. GSDP minus depreciation. [VCGS 2022]

9.  
The per capita income of Tamil Nadu during 2017-2018 was _____.

Correct Answer: A [Rs. 1,42,267]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu's per capita income in 2017-18 was ₹1,42,267. [VCGS 2022]

10.  
In which year was the New Integrated Textile Policy of Tamil Nadu launched?

Correct Answer: D [2019]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu's New Integrated Textile Policy was released in 2019. [FA 2022]

11.  
Assertion (A) : Due to the increase in life expectancy, the number of people over sixty has increased substantially in Tamil Nadu.
Reason (R) : The standard of living of the people of Tamil Nadu has increased substantially.

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

Notes:

Longer life expectancy raised the elderly share; higher living standards are true but not the explanation. [FA 2022]

12.  
As per 2020-21 statistics, the largest contribution to the GSDP of Tamil Nadu comes from _____.

Correct Answer: D [Services]

Notes:

In 2020-21 the services sector contributed the most to Tamil Nadu's GSDP. [Veterinary Assistant 2023]

13.  
Match correctly the expenditure with their corresponding items :
(a) Capital expenditure – 1. Energy and Transport development
(b) Revenue expenditure – 2. Bridges and Hospitals construction
(c) Sectoral expenditure – 3. Salaries, pensions and interest
(d) Deferred expenditure – 4. Advance payment for goods and services

Correct Answer: B [(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 4]

Notes:

Capital expenditure–bridges and hospitals; revenue expenditure–salaries, pensions and interest. [Bursar 2023]

14.  
Select the steps taken by the TN Government to attract FDI from the following :
(i) High-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary.
(ii) Exclusive counters in the TN Industrial Guidance Bureau.
(iii) Single window clearance system.
(iv) A high-level committee under the chairmanship of the CM.

Correct Answer: D [(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)]

Notes:

To attract FDI, Tamil Nadu set up high-level committees, Guidance Bureau counters and single-window clearance. [Fisheries Inspector / SI 2023]

15.  
Match correctly the States with their achievement of Sustainable Development Goals :
(a) Tamil Nadu – 1. Gender equality
(b) Chhattisgarh – 2. Zero hunger
(c) Kerala – 3. No poverty
(d) Odisha – 4. Climate Action

Correct Answer: A [(a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 4]

Notes:

SDG India Index 2020-21 state leaders: Tamil Nadu–No Poverty; Chhattisgarh–Gender Equality; Kerala–Zero Hunger; Odisha–Climate Action. [District Educational Officer 2023]

16.  
Assertion [A]: Development increases the quality of life.
Reason [R]: People will have higher income, better education, better health and nutrition, less poverty.

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

Notes:

Development raises quality of life through higher income, education, health and less poverty. [District Educational Officer 2023]

17.  
Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
1. GSDP – Gross State Domestic Product
2. GDP – Gross Domestic Price
3. SIPCOT – State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu
4. SEZ – Special Employment Zone

Correct Answer: B [2 and 4]

Notes:

GDP is Gross Domestic Product and SEZ is Special Economic Zone, so pairs 2 and 4 are wrong. [Geology Service 2023]

18.  
Find the correct Assertion :
Assertion [A] : Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode region is called as the textile valley of Tamil Nadu.
Reason [R] : They contribute a major share to the state economy through textiles.

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

Notes:

The Coimbatore–Tiruppur–Erode belt is called the textile valley because of its large textile contribution. [Combined Research Assistant 2023]

19.  
Well known candy, "Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai" produced in Tamil Nadu was given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This candy is manufactured in which district of Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: C [Thoothukudi district]

Notes:

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai is from Thoothukudi district and received the GI tag in 2020. [Asst. Training Officer (Textile) 2023]

20.  
In 2020-21 the overall performance of Tamil Nadu in the sustainable development was _____

Correct Answer: B [2 rank]

Notes:

In NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, Tamil Nadu ranked second, jointly with Himachal Pradesh. [Research Asst. (Animal Husbandry) 2023]

21.  
According to NSDP, 2019-20, Tamil Nadu occupied _____ rank in per capita income.

Correct Answer: D [Sixth]

Notes:

By per capita NSDP for 2019-20, Tamil Nadu ranked sixth among states. [Junior Analyst 2023]

22.  
_____ is an example of export promotion policy in Tamil Nadu as per the Export Preparedness Index 2020.

Correct Answer: C [Sector specific export plans for industries]

Notes:

Sector-specific export plans for industries exemplify Tamil Nadu's export promotion policy (EPI 2020). [CEGS 2024]

23.  
Match the following :
Products – GI-tagged place
(a) Turmeric – 1. Thanjavur
(b) Veena – 2. Erode
(c) Hill Garlic – 3. Karaikudi
(d) Kandangi saree – 4. Kodaikanal

Correct Answer: C [2 1 4 3]

Notes:

GI pairs: Turmeric–Erode, Veena–Thanjavur, Hill Garlic–Kodaikanal, Kandangi saree–Karaikudi. [CEGS 2024]

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