Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Background and Concepts of Social Movements · Justice Party (South Indian Liberal Federation) · Self-Respect Movement and Periyar · Temple Entry and Abolition of Untouchability · Reforms for Women · Other Reformers · From Movement to Government · Impact on the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu (Part 1)

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Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Background and Concepts of Social Movements · Justice Party (South Indian Liberal Federation) · Self-Respect Movement and Periyar · Temple Entry and Abolition of Untouchability · Reforms for Women · Other Reformers · From Movement to Government · Impact on the Socio-Economic Development of Tamil Nadu (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.  
What is the land distributed by the Madras Presidency government to the depressed classes in 1892 called?

Correct Answer: B [Panchami land]

Explanation:

After Chengalpattu Collector Tremenheere's report, 12 lakh acres were given in 1892; this is Panchami land (Class 11 Political Science).

2.  
Match the figure of the Tamil renaissance with the contribution:
a. Robert Caldwell1. Tharangambadi printing press (1709)
b. Ziegenbalg2. Manonmaniyam
c. U.Ve. Saminathar3. Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian Languages (1856)
d. P. Sundaranar4. Edition of Seevaka Sinthamani (1887)

Correct Answer: C [3 1 4 2]

Explanation:

Caldwell - Comparative Grammar (1856); Ziegenbalg - Tharangambadi press (1709); U.Ve. Saminathar - Seevaka Sinthamani (1887); Sundaranar - Manonmaniyam.

3.  
When was the South Indian Liberal Federation founded?

Correct Answer: D [20 November 1916]

Explanation:

Founded on 20.11.1916 at Victoria Public Hall, Madras, by about 30 leaders incl. Natesanar, Thyagarayar and T.M. Nair; 16.9.1921 is the first Communal G.O.

4.  
Which was the official newspaper of the Self-Respect Movement?

Correct Answer: A [Kudi Arasu]

Explanation:

Kudi Arasu, started by Periyar in 1925, was the movement's official paper (Class 10 Social Science, p. 129); Dravidan and Justice were Justice Party papers.

5.  
Match the journal started by Periyar with its year of launch:
a. Kudi Arasu1. 1933
b. Revolt2. 1925
c. Puratchi3. 1935
d. Viduthalai4. 1928

Correct Answer: C [2 4 1 3]

Explanation:

Kudi Arasu 1925, Revolt 1928, Puratchi 1933, Viduthalai 1935 (Class 10 Social Science, p. 129).

6.  
Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes “Untouchability” and forbids its practice in any form?

Correct Answer: D [Article 17]

Explanation:

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes enforcing any disability from it an offence; Art. 14 is equality, 23 forced labour, 32 constitutional remedies.

7.  
Who became India's first woman legislator on being nominated to the Madras Legislative Council in 1926?

Correct Answer: B [Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy]

Explanation:

Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy was nominated in 1926 as India's first woman legislator (Class 10 Social Science, p. 127; Governor's Address 2018).

8.  
Match the organisation / event with its year:
a. Women's India Association1. 1927
b. All India Women's Conference2. 1954
c. Avvai Home3. 1917
d. Cancer Institute, Adyar4. 1930

Correct Answer: A [3 1 4 2]

Explanation:

Women's India Association 1917, All India Women's Conference 1927, Avvai Home 1930, Cancer Institute Adyar 1954.

9.  
According to the Class 10 textbook, who organised the May Day celebration for the first time in 1923?

Correct Answer: D [M. Singaravelar]

Explanation:

M. Singaravelar (1860-1946) organised May Day in 1923, ran the journal Thozhilalan and is called the first communist of South India.

10.  
On which date did the name "Tamil Nadu" replace "Madras State" and come into effect?

Correct Answer: C [14 January 1969]

Explanation:

Under the Madras State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1968 (Act 53 of 1968), Tamil Nadu came into effect on 14.1.1969; 18.7.1967 was only the Assembly resolution.

11.  
Match the scheme / measure with the year it began:
a. Inter-caste marriage assistance scheme1. 1997–98
b. Dharmambal widow remarriage assistance2. 1968
c. Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram3. 2021
d. Archanai in Annai Tamizh4. 1975

Correct Answer: B [2 4 1 3]

Explanation:

Inter-caste marriage assistance 1968, Dharmambal widow remarriage assistance 1975, Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram 1997-98, Archanai in Annai Tamizh 2021.

12.  
According to the Ministry of Education PM POSHAN page, in which year was a mid-day meal first provided to disadvantaged school children in the Madras Municipal Corporation?

Correct Answer: D [1925]

Explanation:

Mid-day meals began in Madras Corporation in 1925; Kamaraj 1956; MGR Nutritious Meal 01.07.1982; national scheme 15.8.1995; breakfast scheme 2022.

13.  
Which of the following statements about the early non-Brahmin organisations of the Madras Presidency are correct?
  1. In 1852 Gajulu Lakshminarasu Chetty started the Madras Native Association.
  2. In 1912 Dr C. Natesanar formed the Madras United League.
  3. The Non-Brahmin Manifesto was issued in 1909.

Correct Answer: A [1, 2 only]

Explanation:

1 and 2 are correct. 3 is wrong: the Non-Brahmin Manifesto came in December 1916 at Victoria Public Hall; 1909 saw the Madras Non-Brahmin Association.

14.  
Assertion (A): In 1916 non-Brahmin leaders of the Madras Presidency formed a separate political body, the South Indian Liberal Federation.
Reason (R): The Indian National Congress, the main party of the time, was dominated by Brahmins, so the demands of its non-Brahmin members were not considered.
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; Class 11 Political Science (p. 280) says that as Congress ignored non-Brahmin demands, they therefore formed a separate body, so R explains A.

15.  
Match the Justice Party era measure with its year:
a. Second Communal G.O.1. 1926
b. Staff Selection Board2. 1922
c. Hindu Religious Endowments Act3. 1923
d. Hostels for depressed-class students4. 1924

Correct Answer: C [2 4 1 3]

Explanation:

Second Communal G.O. 15.8.1922, Staff Selection Board 1924, Hindu Religious Endowments Act 1926 (textbook), hostels for depressed-class students 1923.

16.  
Which of the following statements about the Justice Party are correct?
  1. The name “Justice Party” came from its English journal Justice.
  2. In the 1920 election the Justice Party won 63 of the 98 seats.
  3. The first Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency was the Raja of Panagal.

Correct Answer: B [1, 2 only]

Explanation:

1, 2 correct: the name came from the journal Justice; it won 63 of 98 seats in 1920. 3 is wrong: A. Subbarayalu was first Chief Minister, Panagal Raja followed.

17.  
Which of the following statements about Section 7-A of the Hindu Marriage Act (self-respect marriages) are correct?
  1. The section was inserted by the Hindu Marriage (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1967.
  2. Garlanding each other, putting a ring on the other's finger or tying the thali, in the presence of relatives or friends, is any one sufficient for a valid marriage.
  3. The presence of a priest is compulsory for such a marriage to be valid.

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]

Explanation:

1 and 2 are correct. 3 is wrong: the main aim of Section 7-A is that no priest is needed (Supreme Court, Nagalingam 2001; Ilavarasan 2023).

18.  
Assertion (A): The Tamil Nadu Women's Conference held in Madras in 1938 conferred the title "Periyar" on E.V. Ramasamy.
Reason (R): E.V. Ramasamy was elected President of the Justice Party while he was in jail during the anti-Hindi agitation.

Correct Answer: B []

Explanation:

Both are true (Class 11 Political Science, p. 282), but the title was for his role in women's liberation; Justice Party leadership does not explain it.

19.  
Match the event with its date:
a. Start of the Vaikom Satyagraha1. 8.1.1933
b. “Temple Entry Day”2. 11.5.1947
c. Temple entry at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple3. 30.3.1924
d. Assent to the Temple Entry Authorization Act4. 8.7.1939

Correct Answer: B [3 1 4 2]

Explanation:

Vaikom Satyagraha began 30.3.1924; Temple Entry Day 8.1.1933; Madurai Meenakshi temple entry 8.7.1939; assent to the Temple Entry Authorization Act 11.5.1947.

20.  
Which of the following statements about the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 are correct?
  1. The original name of this Act was the “Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955”.
  2. In 1989 the Act was renamed the “Protection of Civil Rights Act”.
  3. Every offence under this Act is cognizable.

Correct Answer: C [1, 3 only]

Explanation:

1, 3 correct: first named Untouchability (Offences) Act; offences are cognizable (Sec. 15). 2 is wrong: renamed in 1976; 1989 is the Atrocities Act.

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