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 2)
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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 2) – 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 of the following statements on the Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme are correct?
- The scheme was announced in the Assembly on 27.03.2023 and launched on 15.09.2023.
- A beneficiary must have completed 21 years, and only one woman per family card is eligible.
- The annual family income must be below Rs 72,000.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are correct. 3 is wrong: the income limit is Rs 2.5 lakh; Rs 72,000 is the limit for girl child protection and Maniammaiyar schemes.
2.
Assertion (A): The Cradle Baby Scheme was started in Coimbatore district in 1992.
Reason (R): The aim of the Cradle Baby Scheme is to prevent female infanticide.
Correct Answer: D []
Explanation:
The scheme began in 1992 in Salem district, so A is false; its aim is to prevent female infanticide, so R is true (Policy Note 2023-24).
3.
Match the scheme with its date of launch:
| a. Naan Mudhalvan | 1. 05.09.2022 |
| b. Pudhumai Penn | 2. 09.08.2024 |
| c. Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme | 3. 01.03.2022 |
| d. Tamil Pudhalvan | 4. 15.09.2022 |
Correct Answer: A [3 1 4 2]
Explanation:
Naan Mudhalvan 01.03.2022, Pudhumai Penn 05.09.2022, CM's Breakfast Scheme 15.09.2022, Tamil Pudhalvan 09.08.2024.
4.
Which of the following statements on school meal schemes in Tamil Nadu are correct?
- The Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Programme began on 01.07.1982 at Pappakurichi in Tiruchirappalli district.
- The breakfast scheme was extended to all Government primary schools from 25.08.2023.
- An egg on every working day (five a week) was introduced in 1989.
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are correct. 3 is wrong: five eggs a week came in 2010; in 1989 it was only one egg every two weeks.
5.
Which of the following statements on the welfare of persons with disabilities in Tamil Nadu are correct?
- A separate department for persons with disabilities was created in 1992 and renamed the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons in 2010.
- A maintenance allowance of Rs 2,000 a month is paid to persons with intellectual disability.
- At least 80% disability is needed for the State Differently Abled Pension.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are correct. 3 is wrong: the state disability pension needs only 40% disability; 80% is the limit for the Union IGNDPS.
6.
Assertion (A): In Tamil Nadu the State share of the old age pension is only Rs 700 for those above 80, against Rs 1,000 for those aged 60–79.
Reason (R): The total pension is Rs 1,200 for both age groups, and above 80 the Union share rises from Rs 200 to Rs 500.
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
Both are true (Revenue Policy Note 2024-25); as the total stays Rs 1,200, the State share is Rs 700 when the Union share is Rs 500, so R explains A.
7.
Match the scheme / institution with its year of origin:
| a. Free distribution of dhotis and sarees | 1. 1935 |
| b. Co-optex | 2. 2000-01 |
| c. Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam | 3. 1983 |
| d. Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Welfare Board | 4. 2011 |
Correct Answer: B [3 1 4 2]
Explanation:
Free dhotis and sarees 1983, Co-optex 1935, CM's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam 2011 (G.O. 265, 10.09.2011), Handloom Weavers Welfare Board 2000-01.
8.
Which of the following statements on fishermen welfare in Tamil Nadu are correct?
- The fishing ban period relief was raised from Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000 per family.
- Tamil Nadu has a 1,068.69 km coastline, the second longest among the states.
- On the east coast the fishing ban period is from 1 June to 31 July.
Correct Answer: A [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1, 2 correct: ban relief Rs 8,000; coastline 1,068.69 km (2nd among states). 3 wrong: east-coast ban is 15 Apr – 14 Jun.
9.
Arrange in chronological order: (1) Formation of the AIADMK (2) Renaming of the Justice Party as Dravidar Kazhagam (3) Tenth Schedule coming into force (4) Formation of the DMK
Correct Answer: D [2 4 1 3]
Explanation:
Dravidar Kazhagam 1944 (Salem), DMK 1949, AIADMK 1972, Tenth Schedule 18.03.1985.
10.
Assertion (A): Article 41 directs the State, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, to make effective provision for public assistance in cases of old age, unemployment, sickness and disablement.
Reason (R): The Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable through the courts.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true (Article 41). R is false: Directive Principles are not enforceable by courts (Class 10 Social Science, p. 257).
11.
Which of the following pairs relating to the allocations in the Revised Budget 2026-27 of Tamil Nadu is INCORRECT?
Correct Answer: C [Tribal Sub-Plan – Rs 25,225 crore]
Explanation:
Rs 25,225 crore is for the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan; the Tribal Sub-Plan gets Rs 2,079 crore. The other three pairs are correct.
12.
Arrange in chronological order: (1) Constitution of the State Commission for Adi Dravidars and Scheduled Tribes (2) Start of TAHDCO (3) Launch of the Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme (4) Formation of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department as a separate department
Correct Answer: B [2 4 1 3]
Explanation:
TAHDCO 1974, the Department 1988, the State Commission 13.10.2021, Iyothee Thass Pandithar scheme 2023-24.
13.
Assertion (A): There is no income limit for the Class 10–12 school scholarships for MBC and DNC students.
Reason (R): While the income limit for BC students is Rs 2.50 lakh, the rules provide these scholarships to MBC/DNC students without any income condition.
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
For Class 10–12 scholarships BC limit is Rs 2.50 lakh; MBC/DNC have no income limit. Both true; R explains A.
14.
Which of the following pairs relating to TABCEDCO is INCORRECT?
Correct Answer: D [National corporation that funds its loans – NMDFC]
Explanation:
TABCEDCO's loan funds come from the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC); the other three are correct.
15.
Arrange in chronological order: (1) Vidiyal Payanam (2) Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women (3) Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance (4) Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board
Correct Answer: A [3 2 1 4]
Explanation:
Dharmambal scheme 1975, State Commission for Women 1993, Vidiyal Payanam 08.05.2021, widows' welfare board September 2022.
16.
Assertion (A): The Pudhumai Penn scheme gives Rs 1,000 a month with the aim of raising the enrolment of girls from Government schools in higher education institutions.
Reason (R): The assistance is paid into the bank account of the girl's parents and is available only to rural girls.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true (pudhumaipenn.tn.gov.in). R is false: the amount goes directly to the student's own bank account, with no rural/urban condition.
17.
What capital subsidy and interest subvention are given under the NEEDS scheme (MSME Policy Note 2024-25)?
Correct Answer: C [25% (max Rs 75 lakh) + 3% interest subvention]
Explanation:
NEEDS: 25% capital subsidy (max Rs 75 lakh) + 3% interest subvention; 35%/6% is AABCS, 25%/Rs 3.75 lakh UYEGP, 50%/Rs 50,000 PM-AJAY.
18.
Arrange in chronological order: (1) Senior Citizen Helpline 14567 (2) Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board (3) Coming into force of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (4) Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Welfare Board
Correct Answer: B [4 2 3 1]
Explanation:
Differently Abled Welfare Board 2007, Transgender Welfare Board 15.04.2008, RPwD Act 19.04.2017, helpline 14567 on 28.04.2021.
19.
Assertion (A): In the Revised Budget 2026-27, the lean-period assistance to traditional fishermen families was raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000.
Reason (R): Tamil Nadu has more than 1,000 handloom weavers' co-operative societies.
Correct Answer: B []
Explanation:
Both are true: aid is Rs 7,000; there are 1,112 handloom societies. But weavers' societies are not the reason for raising fishermen's aid.
20.
Which of the following statements about the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam is correct?
Correct Answer: A [Artisans above 35 years with 5 years' experience in one of 25 trades get a 25% subsidy, up to Rs 50,000]
Explanation:
MSME Dept: artisans over 35, 25 trades, 5 years' experience, 25% up to Rs 50,000. (B) is like the CM-ARISE SC/ST scheme; (D) is NEEDS.
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