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 2)
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78 − 66 = 12 points; 78 is only the 2023-24 score.
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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 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.
Match the achievement statement with its documented description:
| a. New Pamban Bridge | 1. First ISO-certified data centre in the country |
| b. TNSDC (2011) | 2. First corporatised major port in the country |
| c. Kamarajar Port | 3. First vertical lift railway sea bridge |
| d. Namakkal | 4. Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Promising Swachh Shehar |
Correct Answer: D [3 1 2 4]
Explanation:
Pamban – first vertical lift sea bridge; TNSDC – first ISO data centre; Kamarajar – first corporatised port; Namakkal – Promising Swachh Shehar.
2.
Which of the following statements about the MNRE table (31.08.2026) are correct?
- Tamil Nadu’s solar capacity is 14,353.58 MW.
- Tamil Nadu ranks first in total renewable capacity.
- Rajasthan ranks first in solar capacity.
Correct Answer: A [1, 3 only]
Explanation:
1 and 3 are true. 2 is false: Gujarat is first in total renewable capacity; Tamil Nadu is fourth.
3.
Match the reserve with its year:
| a. Anamalai Tiger Reserve | 1. 2013 |
| b. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve | 2. 2021 |
| c. Srivilliputhur–Megamalai Tiger Reserve | 3. 2022 |
| d. Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve | 4. 2007 |
Correct Answer: C [4 1 2 3]
Explanation:
Anamalai 2007; Sathyamangalam 2013; Srivilliputhur–Megamalai 2021; Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve 2022.
4.
Which statements about Arittapatti are correct?
- It is the first Biodiversity Heritage Site of Tamil Nadu, notified on 22.11.2022.
- Its area is 193.215 hectares.
- It is located in Coimbatore district.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: Arittapatti is in Madurai district.
5.
Match the event with its place / date / year:
| a. 44th Chess Olympiad | 1. Perumbakkam, 12.01.2022 (CICT campus) |
| b. CICT own campus inauguration | 2. 2025 (World Heritage) |
| c. Kulasekarapattinam foundation stone | 3. 28.02.2024 |
| d. Gingee Fort inscription | 4. Chennai 2022 |
Correct Answer: B [4 1 3 2]
Explanation:
Chess Olympiad – Chennai 2022; CICT campus – Perumbakkam, 12.01.2022; Kulasekarapattinam – 28.02.2024; Gingee Fort – 2025.
6.
Which statements about the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 are correct?
- It was held in Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore.
- It was held in South India for the first time.
- Tamil Nadu was 2nd with 98 medals.
Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3]
Explanation:
All three statements are true.
7.
Match the index with the position of Tamil Nadu in it:
| a. Fiscal Health Index 2026 | 1. 1st |
| b. EPI 2024 (Large States) | 2. 2nd |
| c. Investment Friendliness Index 2026 | 3. 3rd |
| d. National Water Awards 2019 (Best State) | 4. 13th |
Correct Answer: D [4 2 3 1]
Explanation:
Fiscal Health Index 2026 – 13th; EPI 2024 – 2nd; Investment Friendliness Index 2026 – 3rd; National Water Awards 2019 – 1st.
8.
Which of the following statements about Tamil Nadu are correct?
- In EPI 2022, the score of Tamil Nadu was 80.89.
- ASI 2024-25 recorded 41,221 factories in Tamil Nadu.
- In BRAP 2022, Tamil Nadu was declared a "Fast Mover".
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true: EPI 2022 score 80.89; 41,221 factories. 3 is false: the BRAP 2022 Fast Mover was Gujarat, not Tamil Nadu.
9.
Which is the correct pair about Tamil Nadu’s category in the DPIIT States’ Startup Rankings?
Correct Answer: B [2022: Best Performer; 5.0: Top Performer]
Explanation:
Ranking 2022: Best Performer (Cat. A); Ranking 5.0: Top Performer.
10.
Assertion (A): Tamil Nadu leads coconut production in India (PIB, 18.08.2026).
Reason (R): Andhra Pradesh records the highest coconut productivity, followed by West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
Correct Answer: B []
Explanation:
Both are true, but TN being third in productivity does not explain its lead in production, so R does not explain A.
11.
According to official documents, which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu received the Krishi Karman Award five times; Madhya Pradesh received it seven consecutive times]
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu won it 5 times and Madhya Pradesh 7 consecutive times; TN is not in the top five for milk and is 5th in marine fish.
12.
As per PIB (02.08.2025), which institution received the "Best Brain Stem Death Certifying Team" award at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (2025)?
Correct Answer: C [Madras Medical College & Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital]
Explanation:
PIB 02.08.2025: Best Brain Stem Death Certifying Team award went to Madras Medical College & RGGGH, Chennai.
13.
Assertion (A): The Cradle Baby Scheme was extended in 2001 to Madurai, Theni, Dindigul and Dharmapuri districts.
Reason (R): The policy note states that these were districts where female infanticide was prevalent.
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
Both are true and R explains A; the scheme began in Salem in 1992 and was extended to these four districts in 2001.
14.
How many years before the Supreme Court NALSA judgement (15.04.2014) was the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board (15.04.2008) constituted?
Correct Answer: B [6]
Explanation:
2014 − 2008 = 6 years.
15.
Assertion (A): Tamil Nadu is not first in solar energy in the 2026 MNRE table.
Reason (R): In wind capacity, Tamil Nadu ranked second in India on 30.06.2026 (PIB).
Correct Answer: B []
Explanation:
Both are true: Rajasthan leads solar and TN is 2nd in wind. But TN's wind rank does not explain its solar rank.
16.
Assertion (A): In ISFR 2023, the forest cover percentage of Tamil Nadu is higher than the forest cover percentage of India.
Reason (R): As per ISFR 2023, the forest cover of Tamil Nadu is 26,450 sq km (20.34%).
Correct Answer: D []
Explanation:
A is false: India is 21.76% and Tamil Nadu 20.34%. R is true as per ISFR 2023.
17.
As per the PIB release of 14.08.2024, what was the number of Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu and which State came next?
Correct Answer: A [18 sites; Uttar Pradesh (10)]
Explanation:
PIB 14.08.2024: Tamil Nadu 18 sites, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 10; 20 is the figure in the 21.04.2026 list.
18.
Assertion (A): The foundation stone for the SSLV launch complex at Kulasekarapattinam was laid on 28.02.2024.
Reason (R): PIB documents state that the launch site is fully operational in 2026.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true. R is false: PIB documents give 2026-27 as the target for operations, with development still in progress.
19.
Assertion (A): The statements "Tamil Nadu is 1st in EPI" and "Tamil Nadu is 2nd in EPI" can each be correct for different editions.
Reason (R): EPI 2022 (17.07.2023) and EPI 2024 (14.01.2026) are separate editions, and the ranking is computed separately in each.
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
Both are true; since the ranking depends on the edition, R correctly explains A.
20.
Tamil Nadu's SDG India Index score was 66 in 2018 and 78 in 2023-24 (PIB Chennai, 12.07.2024). By how many points did it rise?
Correct Answer: A [12]
Explanation:
78 − 66 = 12 points; 78 is only the 2023-24 score.
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