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Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Achievements of Tamil Nadu in Various Fields · Economy, Industry, Investment and Exports · Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries · Education and Health · Social Welfare and Social Justice · Infrastructure, Energy and IT · Environment, Forests and Biodiversity · Culture, Language, Sports and Science · Tamil Nadu in National Indices (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.
As per the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 released by MoSPI, which State ranks first in the number of factories?
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has 41,221 factories (15.44%), followed by Gujarat 33,084 and Maharashtra 27,379.
2.
Match the ranking / assessment with the body that releases it:
| a. Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) | 1. Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| b. Export Preparedness Index (EPI) | 2. MoSPI |
| c. BRAP | 3. NITI Aayog |
| d. LEADS | 4. DPIIT |
Correct Answer: C [2 3 4 1]
Explanation:
ASI – MoSPI; EPI – NITI Aayog; BRAP – DPIIT; LEADS – Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3.
As per the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 (2024-25), which State ranks first in egg production in India?
Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh is first with 18.37%; Tamil Nadu is second with 15.63%.
4.
At the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day (03.08.2026), which State was recognised as the Best State for recording the highest number of deceased organ donors?
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Explanation:
PIB: Tamil Nadu was recognised as the Best State for the highest number of deceased organ donors.
5.
Match the ranking with the position secured by Tamil Nadu / a Tamil Nadu institution:
| a. Health Index Round IV | 1. 9th |
| b. Health Index Round I | 2. 2nd |
| c. NIRF Overall (2019–2025) | 3. 3rd |
| d. Health Index Round II | 4. 1st |
Correct Answer: C [2 3 4 1]
Explanation:
Round IV – 2nd; Round I – 3rd; NIRF Overall – 1st (IIT Madras); Round II – 9th.
6.
The Tamil Nadu Social Welfare policy note calls the mid-day meal scheme in Madras Municipal Corporation schools "the first of its kind in India". Which year was it introduced?
Correct Answer: D [1925]
Explanation:
It was introduced in 1925; 1962 was statewide, 1982 the Nutritious Meal Scheme, 1995 the national scheme.
7.
According to PIB (22.07.2026), which State has the highest wind power capacity? (Tamil Nadu: 12,273 MW)
Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Explanation:
Gujarat is first with 16,086 MW; Tamil Nadu is second with 12,273 MW.
8.
What is the length of Tamil Nadu’s coastline (PIB 04.12.2025), and what is its rank?
Correct Answer: A [1,068.69 km; second]
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu's coastline is 1,068.69 km, second after Gujarat (2,340.62 km).
9.
According to the Tamil Nadu Forest Department page, which was the first Biosphere Reserve of India (1986)?
Correct Answer: D [Nilgiri]
Explanation:
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first, in 1986; Gulf of Mannar came in 1989.
10.
In which year was the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram inscribed on the World Heritage list?
Correct Answer: C [1984]
Explanation:
Mahabalipuram was inscribed in 1984; 1987 and 2004 relate to the Chola temples, 2012 to the Western Ghats.
11.
According to PIB 04.08.2026 (as of December 2025), what is Tamil Nadu's position in GI-tagged products?
Correct Answer: B [Second]
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has 81 and Tamil Nadu 76, so Tamil Nadu is second.
12.
In the 5th edition of the States' Startup Ranking (PIB 16.01.2026), what was the category of Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: D [Top Performer]
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu was a Top Performer in Category A; Best Performer was a 2022 category.
13.
Which of the following statements about the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026 are correct?
- Tamil Nadu ranked third in the country with a score of 53.3.
- Maharashtra ranked first in this index.
- The top five States are all in the "Top Performers" category.
Correct Answer: A [1, 3 only]
Explanation:
1 and 3 are true. 2 is false: Gujarat was first (56.6) and Maharashtra second (53.7).
14.
Assertion (A): Tamil Nadu ranked first among Large States in the NITI Aayog Export Preparedness Index 2024.
Reason (R): In the Export Preparedness Index 2022, Tamil Nadu ranked first with a score of 80.89.
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: D []
Explanation:
A is false: Maharashtra was first in EPI 2024 and Tamil Nadu second. R is true: TN was first in EPI 2022 with 80.89.
15.
Match the year of the Krishi Karman Award received by Tamil Nadu with its category:
| a. 2011-12 | 1. Coarse cereals |
| b. 2013-14 | 2. Total foodgrains (101.52 lakh MT) |
| c. 2014-15 | 3. Pulses |
| d. 2019 | 4. Fifth award: foodgrains and oilseeds |
Correct Answer: C [2 3 1 4]
Explanation:
2011-12 – Total foodgrains; 2013-14 – Pulses; 2014-15 – Coarse cereals; 2019 – Fifth award for foodgrains and oilseeds.
16.
Which of the following statements about the National Water Awards are correct?
- In the National Water Awards 2019, Tamil Nadu stood first in the "Best State" category.
- In the 3rd National Water Awards (29.03.2022) also, Tamil Nadu stood first in the "Best State" category.
- In the 6th National Water Awards, Tirunelveli stood first in the "Best District" (South Zone) category.
Correct Answer: B [1, 3 only]
Explanation:
1 and 3 are true. 2 is false: in the 3rd awards Uttar Pradesh was first and Tamil Nadu third.
17.
As per SRS data, which of the following statements about maternal and child health in Tamil Nadu are correct?
- Tamil Nadu is one of the States that achieved the SDG maternal mortality target (MMR ≤ 70).
- Tamil Nadu is one of the six States that achieved the SDG neonatal mortality target (NMR ≤ 12).
- As per SRS 2021-23, Tamil Nadu has the lowest MMR in the country.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: in SRS 2021-23 Tamil Nadu's MMR is 35, while Kerala and Andhra Pradesh are 30.
18.
Assertion (A): Tamil Nadu won the Best State award at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (02.08.2025).
Reason (R): Most of the organ transplants performed in India in 2025 came from deceased donors.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true. R is false: only 3,526 of 20,138 transplants in 2025 were from deceased donors.
19.
Match the initiative with its date / year / place:
| a. Old Age Pension | 1. 15.04.2008 |
| b. Cradle Baby Scheme | 2. 1992, Salem |
| c. First Samathuvapuram | 3. 17.08.1998, Melakottai |
| d. Transgender Welfare Board | 4. 22.01.1962 |
Correct Answer: B [4 2 3 1]
Explanation:
Old Age Pension 22.01.1962; Cradle Baby Scheme 1992, Salem; First Samathuvapuram 17.08.1998; Transgender Welfare Board 15.04.2008.
20.
Which of the following statements about social welfare initiatives of Tamil Nadu are correct?
- The breakfast scheme began as a pilot on 15.09.2022.
- The policy note says the Old Age Pension began on 22.01.1962 as "first of kind".
- The Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board was constituted after the Supreme Court NALSA judgement.
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: the Board was formed on 15.04.2008, six years before the NALSA judgement of 15.04.2014.
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