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1.  
The amount given under the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme has been increased since 2018 to Rs. _____.

Correct Answer: A [18,000/-]

Notes:

The Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit was raised to Rs 18,000 from 2018. [Group 1/1A 2025]

2.  
Match the following :
Scheme – Beneficiaries
(a) Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam – 1. Free travel for women in Govt. buses
(b) Tamil Pudhalvan – 2. Women college students who studied in Govt. schools till 12th standard
(c) Vidiyal Payanam – 3. Woman head of the family
(d) Pudhumai Penn Thittam – 4. Students who are studying in Government and Government-aided colleges
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: A [3 4 1 2]

Notes:

KMUT–women heads; Tamil Pudhalvan–boys; Vidiyal Payanam–free bus; Pudhumai Penn–girl students. [Group 1/1A 2025]

3.  
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House Scheme (CMSPGHS) was launched for the benefit of the

Correct Answer: A [Poor in rural areas]

Notes:

The CM Solar Powered Green House Scheme (2011-12) was for the rural poor. [Group 1/1A 2025]

4.  
Match the following :
(a) Financial Assistance to Dependent Children – 1. Age group of 18 to 21 years
(b) Maintenance of Orphan and Destitute Girls – 2. Providing care to destitute, orphan and unattached children
(c) Foster Care Services Scheme – 3. Children below the age of 16 years
(d) State After-Care Home for Boys – 4. Children between the age of 6 and 16 years
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: C [3 4 2 1]

Notes:

After-Care Homes serve ages 18–21; Foster Care serves destitute and orphan children. [Group 4 2025]

5.  
In Tamil Nadu, the Vidiyal Payanam Scheme was introduced in

Correct Answer: A [May, 2021]

Notes:

Free bus travel for women (Vidiyal Payanam) was introduced in May 2021. [Group 4 2025]

6.  
Which of the following statements is/are true about the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme at schools in Tamil Nadu?
(i) It was launched in August 2022.
(ii) This scheme ensures a balanced mix of energy, protein, iron and calcium for each child.
(iii) Free breakfast will be provided to primary school students only.

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

Notes:

The breakfast scheme began on 15 Sept 2022 and covers primary school students. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2025]

7.  
Assertion [A] : The “Pudhumai Penn Scheme” in Tamil Nadu aims to promote higher education among girls from economically weaker families.
Reason [R] : The scheme is only available for girls in rural areas of Tamil Nadu.

Correct Answer: C [[A] is true but [R] is false]

Notes:

Pudhumai Penn is not limited to rural girls; it covers all government-school girl students. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2025]

8.  
Identify the correct statement(s) about the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam initiative.
(i) Medical services via phone for those unable to access health care services.
(ii) Directly offering physiotherapy and palliative care.
(iii) It bagged the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force (UNIATF) Award in the year 2024.

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

Notes:

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam delivers care at doorsteps and won the UN UNIATF award in 2024. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2025]

9.  
The Tamil Nadu Government implemented Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme for the welfare of women. Which of the following is/are the rationale for the scheme?
(i) Gender disparity in annual income according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023
(ii) Changing the poor social status of women
(iii) Upliftment of rural women
(iv) Recognize the countless hours of silent work put in by women

Correct Answer: D [(i) and (iv) only]

Notes:

KMUT rests on the gender income gap (GGGR 2023) and recognising women's unpaid work. [Group 2/2A 2025]

10.  
Assertion [A] : Quality of life of people living in rural areas of Tamil Nadu has improved.
Reason [R] : The Tamil Nadu Government has introduced a flagship programme called Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement Scheme.

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

Notes:

THAI scheme's basic infrastructure improved the quality of rural life. [Group 2/2A 2025]

11.  
Match the following with the schemes :
(a) Mathi Bazaar – 1. Clean energy
(b) Pasumai Veedugal Thittam – 2. Skill development
(c) Naan Mudhalvan – 3. Poverty Eradication
(d) Aajeevika – 4. SHG
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: B [4 1 2 3]

Notes:

Mathi Bazaar–SHGs; Green Houses–clean energy; Naan Mudhalvan–skills; Aajeevika–poverty eradication. [Group 2/2A 2025]

12.  
The ceiling limit per individual for cashless treatment for the first 48 hours after road accidents under the “Nammai Kaakkum 48” scheme is Rs. _____.

Correct Answer: B [2.00 lakh]

Notes:

Nammai Kaakkum 48 cashless ceiling: Rs 2 lakh (raised from Rs 1 lakh, announced Nov 2024). [Group 2/2A 2025]

13.  
Assertion [A] : Tamil Nadu’s “Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam” scheme delivers healthcare services at people’s doorsteps.
Reason [R] : The scheme aims to improve accessibility to healthcare for rural and urban populations.

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

Notes:

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam delivers doorstep care to improve healthcare access. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2025]

14.  
One among the following is not a target group under the Chief Minister’s Thayumanavar Scheme. Identify.

Correct Answer: D [Middle-income families]

Notes:

Thayumanavar scheme targets the extremely poor, not middle-income families. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2025]

15.  
Match the following:
Assistance scheme – Name
(a) Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme – 1. Mother Teresa
(b) Marriage Assistance Scheme for the daughters of poor widows – 2. Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy
(c) Marriage Assistance Scheme for destitute women – 3. E.V.R. Maniammaiyar
(d) Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme – 4. Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: B [4 3 1 2]

Notes:

Widow remarriage–Dharmambal; widows' daughters–Maniammaiyar; orphans–Teresa; intercaste–Muthulakshmi. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2025, Executive Officer Gr. I (HR&CE) 2024]

16.  
Which of the following is/are incorrectly paired?
I. Dr. Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance – Inter-caste marriage
II. Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Memorial Marriage Assistance – Widow’s daughter marriage
III. E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Memorial Marriage Assistance – Widow remarriage
IV. Annai Teresa Memorial Marriage Assistance – Orphan girl marriage

Correct Answer: B [II and III only]

Notes:

Dharmambal is for widow remarriage and Maniammaiyar for widows' daughters, so II and III are wrong. [Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2026]

17.  
Consider the following statements about “Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam”. Which among the following is correct?

Correct Answer: B [It provides financial assistance and upskilling required for the development of artisans]

Notes:

Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam gives artisans financial assistance and skill upgradation. [Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2026]

18.  
Which among the following statements are correct about the NEEDS scheme in Tamil Nadu?
(i) It is an incentive providing scheme
(ii) Aspirants in the special category can be up to 55 years of age
(iii) It offers 2% interest subvention throughout the repayment period
(iv) The scheme is devised specially for first generation entrepreneurs.

Correct Answer: B [(ii) and (iv) only]

Notes:

NEEDS is for first-generation entrepreneurs; special-category applicants may be up to 55 years. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2026]

19.  
Match the schemes with years.
(a) Neengal Nalama – 1. 2000
(b) Manu Needhi – 2. 2021
(c) Kural Mutrodhal – 3. 2024
(d) Illam Thedi Kalvi – 4. 1969
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: C [3 4 1 2]

Notes:

Neengal Nalama 2024, Manu Needhi 1969, Kural Mutrodhal 2000, Illam Thedi Kalvi 2021. [Group 2A Mains 2025]

20.  
The new platform established by the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, using AI technology, to guide youth in employment and skill training is called

Correct Answer: B [‘Ilaya’]

Notes:

'Ilaya' is TNSDC's AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot guiding youth to jobs and skill training. [Group 2A Mains 2025, Group 2A Mains (Revoked) 2026]

21.  
Match the following:
Schemes – Beneficiaries
(a) Naan Mudhalvan – 1. Public grievances get resolved
(b) Pudhumai Penn – 2. Women empowerment
(c) Vidiyal Payanam – 3. Education assistance for girl students
(d) Makkaludan Mudhalvar – 4. Skill development
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: B [4 3 2 1]

Notes:

Naan Mudhalvan–skills; Pudhumai Penn–girls' education; Vidiyal Payanam–women; Makkaludan Mudhalvar–grievances. [Group 2A Mains 2025]

22.  
Assertion [A] : The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned Rs. 5 crore to translate all works of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Reason [R] : The translation works of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar into Tamil will be carried out by the Information Technology and Digital Services Department.

Correct Answer: A [[A] is true but [R] is false]

Notes:

Rs 5 crore was sanctioned to translate Ambedkar's works into Tamil; not an IT department task. [Group 2A Mains 2025]

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