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1.  
Identify the emergency care scheme introduced in Tamil Nadu in 2021

Correct Answer: B [Nammai Kaakkum 48 Scheme 2021]

Notes:

Nammai Kaakkum 48 (2021) is Tamil Nadu's emergency care scheme for accident victims. [Group 1 2024]

2.  
Pension scheme for destitute transgender persons who are above _____ years has been implemented in Tamil Nadu, under which Rs. 1,000 is paid as monthly pension.

Correct Answer: B [40]

Notes:

Destitute transgender persons above 40 years get a monthly pension in Tamil Nadu. [Group 1 2024, AGGS 2021]

3.  
Tamil Nadu Credit Guarantee Scheme (TNCGS) was launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu to enable MSME units to get loans

Correct Answer: B [Without property surety]

Notes:

TNCGS enables MSMEs to get loans without collateral (property surety). [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

4.  
Depositing money directly into the bank accounts of girl students through measures like the "Pudhumai Penn Scheme" results in :

Correct Answer: A [Increased enrolment ratio of girls in Government Higher Educational Institutions]

Notes:

Pudhumai Penn's direct transfers raised girls' enrolment in higher education. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

5.  
In which year was the Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme launched?

Correct Answer: D [1992]

Notes:

The Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme was started in 1992. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

6.  
Match correctly the following Acts/Schemes with their corresponding years.
(a) Indian Trade Unions Act – 1. 1960
(b) Tamil Nadu Old Age Pension Scheme – 2. 2006
(c) Children Act of Government of India – 3. 1926
(d) State Policy for the Aged – 4. 1962

Correct Answer: D [3 4 1 2]

Notes:

Trade Unions Act 1926; TN old age pension 1962; Children Act 1960; State policy for aged 2006. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

7.  
On August 25, 2023, the Tamil Nadu Government launched the expansion of the State Government's flagship Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to benefit 17 lakh students of Classes _____.

Correct Answer: A [1 to 5]

Notes:

On 25 August 2023 the breakfast scheme was expanded to all Class 1–5 students. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

8.  
"Mangala Malai", a scheme to provide parental assistance for the marriage of orphan girls, was introduced in which year?

Correct Answer: C [2012 – 2013]

Notes:

The Mangala Malai scheme for orphan girls was introduced in 2012-2013. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2024]

9.  
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme was launched in Tamil Nadu on _____.

Correct Answer: B [23.07.2009]

Notes:

CMCHIS began on 23.07.2009 as the Kalaignar Kaappeettu Thittam. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2024]

10.  
Assertion [A] : On February 19, 2024 the Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme was launched.
Reason [R] : To provide assistance to NGOs and Government departments for protecting girl children from trafficking in rural areas.

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

Notes:

Thayumanavar scheme (Budget, 19 Feb 2024) targets extreme poverty, not girl trafficking. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

11.  
When was the All Village Anna Renaissance Scheme launched?

Correct Answer: A [January, 2007]

Notes:

Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam was launched in January 2007. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

12.  
The Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme was formerly known as

Correct Answer: D [Kalaignar Kaappeettu Thittam]

Notes:

CMCHIS was formerly known as the Kalaignar Kaappeettu Thittam. [CTS (Interview Posts) 2024]

13.  
Main objective of 'Thai Care Nellai' scheme :

Correct Answer: D [To achieve zero maternal deaths]

Notes:

Thai Care Nellai aims to achieve zero maternal deaths in Tirunelveli. [Group 1B/1C 2024]

14.  
Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme is related with which of the following?

Correct Answer: D [All the above]

Notes:

The scheme promotes marriage after 18, family planning with two girls and girls' empowerment. [Group 1B/1C 2024]

15.  
Which one of the following is NOT provided for third gender persons in Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: A [Marriage Assistance]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu does not provide marriage assistance specifically for third-gender persons. [Group 1B/1C 2024]

16.  
Under the Breakfast Scheme, the common kitchen in Madurai is located at

Correct Answer: A [Nelpettai]

Notes:

The common kitchen for the breakfast scheme in Madurai is at Nelpettai. [Group 1B/1C 2024]

17.  
Which is/are the objective/s of the Meendum Manjappai scheme launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu?
(i) The main objective of the scheme is to encourage the use of cloth bags in the state
(ii) The scheme also promotes the usage of single use plastic through incentives
(iii) This scheme encourages the citizens to discard the use of plastic bags in the state for saving the environment and related human health

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

Notes:

Meendum Manjappai promotes cloth bags and urges people to give up plastic bags. [Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2025]

18.  
Senior Citizen Helpline _____ has been launched by Union Government with 100% financial assistance since 28.4.2021.

Correct Answer: A [14567]

Notes:

The Senior Citizens Helpline (Elderline) number is 14567. [Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2025]

19.  
Namadhu Gramam scheme was implemented from

Correct Answer: B [August 2004]

Notes:

Namadhu Gramam scheme was implemented from August 2004. [Asst. Public Prosecutor Gr. II 2025]

20.  
The applicant for the Annapurna Scheme must be _____ years of age.

Correct Answer: D [65]

Notes:

Annapurna Scheme applicants must be 65 years or older. [Special Competitive Exam 2025]

21.  
The following statements are about the Tamil Nadu Government’s initiatives. Find the correct statements.
(a) Allocation of Rs. 5 crore to translate all the works of Annal Ambedkar into Tamil through the Tamil Development Department
(b) Rs. 10 crore for establishment of Tamil Parappurai Kazhagam
(c) Allocation of Rs. 5 crore for creation of a separate Department of Tamil Literature in JNU, Delhi
(d) Rs. 30 lakh financial support for Theera Kaadhal Thirukkural Project

Correct Answer: B [(a) and (c) only]

Notes:

Rs 5 crore for translating Ambedkar's works and Rs 5 crore for a Tamil department at JNU. [Group 1/1A 2025]

22.  
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Chief Minister’s “Tamil Pudhalvan” Scheme?
(i) Launched in October 2024.
(ii) Improves the financial status of all male students who studied in government schools, after school education.
(iii) Monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,000.

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

Notes:

Tamil Pudhalvan (9 Aug 2024) gives Rs 1,000 a month to boys from government schools in higher education. [Group 1/1A 2025]

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