Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Political Parties · Constitutional Basis of Welfare and Welfare Administration in Tamil Nadu · Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare · Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare · Women and Children · Students and Youth · Elderly, Differently Abled, Transgender Persons and Unorganised Workers · Farmers, Fishermen, Weavers and Artisans (Part 1)
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1 and 3 are correct. 2 is wrong: the 8 km distance rule does not apply to girl students (Citizen's Charter 2026-27).
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Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Political Parties · Constitutional Basis of Welfare and Welfare Administration in Tamil Nadu · Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare · Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare · Women and Children · Students and Youth · Elderly, Differently Abled, Transgender Persons and Unorganised Workers · Farmers, Fishermen, Weavers and Artisans (Part 1) – 20 questions, subject: Tamil Nadu Economy. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Which amendment added the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection) to the Constitution?
Correct Answer: B [52nd Amendment, 1985]
Explanation:
The 52nd Amendment, in force from 18.03.1985, added the Tenth Schedule (Class 11 Political Science, p. 225).
2.
Match the party / body with the year of its formation:
| a. Indian National Congress | 1. 1934 |
| b. Muslim League | 2. 1885 |
| c. Swaraj Party | 3. 1906 |
| d. Congress Socialist Party | 4. 1922 |
Correct Answer: C [2 3 4 1]
Explanation:
Indian National Congress 1885, Muslim League 1906, Swaraj Party 1922, Congress Socialist Party 1934 (Class 11 Political Science, p. 203).
3.
Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections, in particular the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Correct Answer: D [Article 46]
Explanation:
Article 46 covers weaker sections, SC/ST welfare; 39A is free legal aid, 41 public assistance in old age and unemployment, 47 nutrition and public health.
4.
In which year was the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO) started?
Correct Answer: A [1974]
Explanation:
TAHDCO has functioned since 1974; 1988 is when the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department was formed (Policy Note 2023-24).
5.
Match the scheme with its purpose:
| a. Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme | 1. 35% subsidy for entrepreneurship |
| b. Tholkudi special scheme | 2. Roads, street lights, drinking water in Adi Dravidar habitations |
| c. Nannilam Magalir Nila Udami Thittam | 3. Houses, roads, drinking water in tribal habitations |
| d. CM-ARISE | 4. Help for landless SC/ST women to buy land |
Correct Answer: C [2 3 4 1]
Explanation:
Iyothee Thass - Adi Dravidar habitation amenities; Tholkudi - tribal habitation amenities; Nannilam - land for landless SC/ST women; CM-ARISE - 35% subsidy.
6.
In which districts of Tamil Nadu are the Kallar Reclamation Schools located?
Correct Answer: D [Madurai, Theni, Dindigul]
Explanation:
The 299 Kallar Reclamation Schools are in Madurai, Theni and Dindigul districts (BC and MBC Welfare Policy Note 2026-27).
7.
For whom is the Annai Theresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme meant?
Correct Answer: B [Orphan girls]
Explanation:
The Annai Theresa Ninaivu scheme (1985) is for the marriage of orphan girls, with no income limit (Policy Note 2024-25).
8.
Match the helpline number with its purpose:
| a. 181 | 1. Child helpline |
| b. 1098 | 2. Coastal security |
| c. 1930 | 3. Women helpline |
| d. 1093 | 4. Cyber crime helpline |
Correct Answer: A [3 1 4 2]
Explanation:
181 is the women helpline, 1098 child helpline, 1930 cyber crime helpline and 1093 coastal security.
9.
For students of which classes is the Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme implemented?
Correct Answer: D [Classes 1 to 8]
Explanation:
Illam Thedi Kalvi runs volunteer learning centres for Classes 1 to 8 from 27.10.2021 (School Education Policy Note 2025-26).
10.
When was the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board formed?
Correct Answer: C [15.04.2008]
Explanation:
The Transgender Welfare Board was formed on 15.04.2008 (Social Welfare Policy Note 2024-25, p. 76); 28.04.2021 is when helpline 14567 began.
11.
Match the pension scheme with its minimum age:
| a. Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS) | 1. 30 years |
| b. Pension for unmarried poor women | 2. 40 years |
| c. Destitute / deserted wives pension | 3. 60 years |
| d. Widow pension (IGNWPS) | 4. 50 years |
Correct Answer: B [3 4 1 2]
Explanation:
Old age pension 60 years, unmarried poor women 50 years, destitute/deserted wives 30 years, IGNWPS widow pension 40 years (Revenue Policy Note 2024-25).
12.
Where was the first Uzhavar Sandhai (farmers' market) of Tamil Nadu opened?
Correct Answer: D [Madurai]
Explanation:
The first Uzhavar Sandhai opened in Madurai on 14.11.1999; Pallavaram was the 100th market (14.11.2000).
13.
Which of the following statements on recognition as a national party under the Election Symbols Order, 1968 are correct?
- A party recognised as a state party in at least four states is a national party.
- Securing 6% of valid votes in four states is enough; no Lok Sabha seat is needed.
- A party that wins 2% of Lok Sabha seats from at least three states is a national party.
Correct Answer: A [1, 3 only]
Explanation:
1 and 3 are correct. 2 is wrong: the 6% vote route also needs 4 Lok Sabha seats; the Class 9 textbook leaves out this condition.
14.
Assertion (A): After 2003, if one-third of the members of a legislature party break away, they face disqualification for defection.
Reason (R): The 91st Constitutional Amendment deleted the "split" exception (para 3) of the Tenth Schedule.
கூற்று–காரண வினாக்களுக்கான தேர்வுகள்
(A) கூற்றும் காரணமும் சரி; காரணம் கூற்றுக்குச் சரியான விளக்கம்
(B) கூற்றும் காரணமும் சரி; ஆனால் காரணம் சரியான விளக்கம் அல்ல
(C) கூற்று சரி; காரணம் தவறு
(D) கூற்று தவறு; காரணம் சரி
Options for Assertion–Reason questions
(A) Both A and R are true; R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true; R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true; R is false
(D) A is false; R is true
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
Both are true; with the split exception removed, a one-third breakaway now faces disqualification; only a two-thirds merger is exempt, so R explains A.
15.
Match the Article with the principle it lays down:
| a. Article 39A | 1. Minimising inequalities in income |
| b. Article 41 | 2. Free legal aid |
| c. Article 47 | 3. Nutrition and public health |
| d. Article 38(2) | 4. Public assistance in old age and unemployment |
Correct Answer: C [2 4 3 1]
Explanation:
39A - free legal aid; 41 - public assistance in old age, unemployment, sickness; 47 - nutrition and public health; 38(2) - minimising income inequalities.
16.
Which of the following statements about the welfare departments of Tamil Nadu are correct?
- The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department was set up in 1988 by bifurcating the Social Welfare Department.
- The Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare was established in 1969.
- The Commissionerate for the Welfare of the Differently Abled was bifurcated from the Commissionerate of Social Welfare in 2008.
Correct Answer: B [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are correct. 3 is wrong: the Commissionerate for the Differently Abled was separated from Social Welfare in 1992, not 2008.
17.
Which of the following statements on the schemes of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department are correct?
- The parental annual income limit for the post-matric scholarship is Rs 2.50 lakh; the Union–State share is 60:40.
- From 24.01.2024 the hostel food charge was raised to Rs 1,400 a month for school students and Rs 1,500 for college students.
- The maximum relief now paid under the Prevention of Atrocities Act is Rs 8,25,000.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1, 2 correct. 3 wrong: PoA maximum relief raised to Rs 12 lakh from 2022–23; Rs 8,25,000 is the old cap.
18.
Assertion (A): In Tamil Nadu six groups, Toda, Kota, Irula, Kurumba, Paniya and Kattunayakan, are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Reason (R): The Tribal Research Centre was set up in 1983-84 at M. Palada in the Nilgiris district.
Correct Answer: B []
Explanation:
Both are true (Policy Notes 2023-24, 2024-25), but setting up the research centre is not the reason for the PVTG list.
19.
Match the institution with the year of its establishment:
| a. Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare | 1. 1989 |
| b. Directorate of MBC and DNC Welfare | 2. 2007 |
| c. TABCEDCO | 3. 1969 |
| d. Denotified Communities Welfare Board | 4. 1981 |
Correct Answer: B [3 1 4 2]
Explanation:
Directorate of BC Welfare 1969, Directorate of MBC and DNC Welfare 1989, TABCEDCO 1981 (registered 16.11.1981), DNC Welfare Board 2007.
20.
Which of the following statements about the Social Justice Hostels of the BC and MBC Welfare Department are correct?
- The annual income of the parents must not exceed Rs 2 lakh.
- The rule that the residence must be more than 8 km from the institution applies to girl students also.
- The food charge for a school hostel student is Rs 1,400 per month.
Correct Answer: C [1, 3 only]
Explanation:
1 and 3 are correct. 2 is wrong: the 8 km distance rule does not apply to girl students (Citizen's Charter 2026-27).
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