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1.  
National Tobacco Control Programme is implemented in Tamil Nadu, since

Correct Answer: C [2007]

Notes:

The National Tobacco Control Programme has been implemented in Tamil Nadu since 2007. [Library Service 2023]

2.  
Assertion [A] : In 1956, the Midday Meal programme was introduced in schools.
Reason [R] : To avoid drop-outs in schools.

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

Notes:

The school midday meal scheme was introduced in 1956 under Kamaraj to prevent drop-outs. [Combined Engineering Subordinate Service 2023]

3.  
The free supply of sewing machine scheme in Tamil Nadu is implemented in the name of _____ Ammaiyar.

Correct Answer: A [Sathiyavani Muthu]

Notes:

The free sewing machine scheme is named after Sathiyavani Muthu Ammaiyar. [AJ 2023]

4.  
The announcement that an amount of Rs.1,000/- will be deposited in the bank accounts of girl students who studied in government schools was made on

Correct Answer: C [March 18, 2022]

Notes:

The Rs 1,000 monthly aid for girl students was announced in the TN Budget on 18 March 2022. [Geology Service 2023]

5.  
Arrange the schemes chronologically :
1. Cradle Baby Scheme
2. Tamil Nadu Midday Meal Programme
3. Muthulakshmi (Reddy) Maternity Benefit scheme
4. Tamil Nadu Integrated Nutrition Programme

Correct Answer: A [2, 4, 3, 1]

Notes:

Order: Midday meal 1956, TINP 1980, Muthulakshmi maternity 1987, Cradle Baby 1992. [Junior Scientific Officer 2023]

6.  
Choose the correct statement :
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Assurance Scheme 2022 provides :
(i) Financial assistance to the girls
(ii) Financial assistance to the boys and girls
(iii) Financial assistance to the third gender
(iv) Financial assistance to the parents

Correct Answer: C [(i) only]

Notes:

The TN Higher Education Assurance Scheme 2022 gives financial aid to girl students only. [Junior Scientific Officer 2023]

7.  
"One Rupee – Padiarisi Thittam" was implemented in _____ and _____ cities.

Correct Answer: A [Madras and Coimbatore]

Notes:

The One Rupee Padiarisi scheme was implemented in Madras and Coimbatore. [Research Asst. (Animal Husbandry) 2023]

8.  
Who introduced the Cradle Baby Scheme?

Correct Answer: D [J. Jayalalithaa]

Notes:

J. Jayalalithaa introduced the Cradle Baby Scheme in 1992 to curb female infanticide. [Junior Analyst 2023]

9.  
Main aim of the Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement Scheme

Correct Answer: C [Provide minimum basic infrastructure facilities to the inhabitants]

Notes:

THAI scheme provides minimum basic infrastructure to every rural habitation. [Junior Analyst 2023]

10.  
Consider the following statements about Learning Enhancement Programme's methods
(i) English Tamil Picture Dictionary
(ii) Teacher Geometry Box
(iii) Story DVD
(iv) Twinning of Schools
Which of the above statements is/are true with regard to Learning Enhancement Programme methods?

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

Notes:

LEP methods included a picture dictionary, teacher geometry box and story DVDs. [Mass Interviewer 2023]

11.  
_____ state in India provides breakfast in Government schools along with the mid-day meals.

Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu provides breakfast along with midday meals in government schools. [CEGS 2024]

12.  
Choose the correct statement :
IPOP scheme is to improve the quality of life of older persons by providing :
(i) Shelter and medical care
(ii) Tailoring training
(iii) Loan facilities
(iv) Literacy promotion

Correct Answer: C [(i) only]

Notes:

IPOP improves older persons' quality of life by providing shelter and medical care. [CEGS 2024]

13.  
Which of the following are the four key aspects of Mahalir Thittam to empower rural women?

Correct Answer: C [Social, Political, Economic and Education]

Notes:

Mahalir Thittam aims at social, political, economic and educational empowerment of rural women. [CEGS 2024]

14.  
In June 2022 _____ movement was launched in Tamil Nadu "to clean up the cities and make them garbage free".

Correct Answer: B [The clean people's movement]

Notes:

The Clean (Cities) People's Movement was launched in June 2022 to make cities garbage-free. [Executive Officer Gr. I (HR&CE) 2024]

15.  
STEP denotes support to Training – cum – _____ for women.

Correct Answer: B [Employment]

Notes:

STEP stands for Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women. [Executive Officer Gr. I (HR&CE) 2024]

16.  
For various welfare schemes to enhance the overall development of Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribe people, a sum of Rs. _____ crore has been allocated in the Budget Estimate for the year 2023-2024.

Correct Answer: C [Rs. 3512.85]

Notes:

Rs 3,512.85 crore was allocated for AD & ST welfare in the 2023-24 Budget Estimate. [Group 4 2024]

17.  
Assertion [A] : "Mangala Malai" scheme was introduced during 2012-2013.
Reason [R] : To facilitate the orphan girls to get a suitable bridegroom.

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

Notes:

Mangala Malai (2012-13) helps orphan girls find a suitable bridegroom. [Group 4 2024]

18.  
Tamil Nadu Government's 'Pudhumai Penn' Scheme ensures

Correct Answer: B [Higher education for women]

Notes:

Pudhumai Penn scheme ensures higher education for women. [Group 1 2024]

19.  
Under the Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme, the value of the annual incentive given to the girl child every year from the 6th year of deposit to meet education expenses is

Correct Answer: C [Rs. 1,800/-]

Notes:

Girl Child Protection Scheme gives Rs 1,800 a year from the 6th year of deposit for education. [Group 1 2024]

20.  
Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Assistance was given to which category of women?

Correct Answer: C [Widow Remarriage Financial Assistance Scheme]

Notes:

Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar scheme gives assistance for widow remarriage. [Group 1 2024]

21.  
Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
(1) Child Helpline – 1098
(2) Women Helpline – 1090
(3) Cyber Crime Helpline – 1940
(4) Coastal Security Helpline – 1093

Correct Answer: B [(2) and (3)]

Notes:

Women helpline is 181 and cyber crime is 1930, so 1090 and 1940 are wrong. [Group 1 2024]

22.  
Which of the following statements are true about the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme?
(1) This scheme has been started by the Tamil Nadu state
(2) It will be implemented for all the Higher Secondary School students in the state of Tamil Nadu
(3) This scheme, started in Tamil Nadu, is the first of its kind in the country
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: C [(1) and (3) only]

Notes:

The CM Breakfast Scheme, a first in the country, is meant for Classes 1–5, not higher secondary students. [Group 1 2024]

23.  
Arrange the following in the chronological order :
(1) Skills acquisition and knowledge awareness for livelihood promotion
(2) Make in India
(3) Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women
(4) National Skill Development Mission

Correct Answer: A [(3), (2), (4), (1)]

Notes:

Order: TNCDW 1983, Make in India 2014, National Skill Development Mission 2015, SANKALP 2018. [Group 1 2024]

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