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Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – e-Governance in Tamil Nadu · Meaning, Types and Growth · Institutions and Departments · Citizen Services and Grievance Redress · Department-wise e-Governance · Digital Infrastructure and Data · Laws and Policies · Rankings and Awards · Challenges and Solutions (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 about the digital infrastructure of Tamil Nadu are correct?
- Nambikkai Inaiyam (blockchain) was launched on 13.06.2023.
- The Tamil Nadu Geographical Information System (TNGIS) holds over 400 spatial data layers (Policy Note 2025-26).
- TNSWAN still operates as a network run by ELCOT today.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: TNSWAN ran until 13.11.2023 and its connectivity was handed over to TANFINET.
2.
Assertion (A): The State Family Database (SFDB) integrates databases of different departments to create a unified record of citizens.
Reason (R): The Makkal Portal was created as a replacement for Aadhaar.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true. R is false: the Makkal Portal is an Aadhaar-enabled State resident database, not a replacement for Aadhaar.
3.
Match the policy or document with its year or date:
| a. e-Governance Policy | 1. 2022 |
| b. Cyber Security Policy | 2. 2017 |
| c. Data Policy | 3. 2020 |
| d. TN-CERT G.O. | 4. 23.08.2024 |
Correct Answer: A [2 3 1 4]
Explanation:
e-Governance Policy – 2017; Cyber Security Policy – 2020; Data Policy – 2022; TN-CERT G.O. – 23.08.2024.
4.
Which statements about the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Policy 2017 are correct?
- G2E includes human resource management, e-payroll and e-pension.
- It has a section on time-bound training for government employees.
- G2B means services between government departments.
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true (Section 12 covers training). 3 is false: G2B concerns private businesses, not services between departments.
5.
Which of the following statements about the NeSDA Way Forward reports are correct?
- In the January 2026 edition, Tamil Nadu is among the 13 states with 100% saturation of the 59 mandatory services.
- In the January–February 2024 monthly report, the maximum number of e-services (1,128) belonged to Tamil Nadu.
- The November 2024 report named Tamil Nadu as ranked 1st in e-services delivery.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1, 2 correct: TN among 13 states at 100% (Jan 2026); most e-services, 1,128 (Jan–Feb 2024). 3 wrong: Karnataka 1st (Nov 2024).
6.
Assertion (A): Tamil Nadu won the Platinum award in the Web Ratna (State/UT) category of the Digital India Awards 2016.
Reason (R): In that category Platinum went to Rajasthan, Gold to Tamil Nadu and Silver to Haryana.
Correct Answer: D []
Explanation:
A is false: Tamil Nadu won Gold, not Platinum. R is true.
7.
Match the document or body with the related detail:
| a. DEEP-MAX | 1. 18-month compliance |
| b. TAM-DEF | 2. Seven parameters |
| c. DPDP Rules 2025 | 3. Six dimensions |
| d. TN-CERT | 4. 23.08.2024 |
Correct Answer: B [2 3 1 4]
Explanation:
DEEP-MAX – Seven parameters; TAM-DEF – Six dimensions; DPDP Rules 2025 – 18-month compliance; TN-CERT – 23.08.2024.
8.
Which statements about the DPDP Act 2023 and the Rules 2025 are correct?
- The consent request can be accessed in English or an Eighth Schedule language.
- Complaints can be filed online with the Data Protection Board.
- No parental consent is needed for children's data.
Correct Answer: A [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: verifiable parental consent is needed for children's data, and tracking is barred.
9.
Arrange in chronological order (earliest first): 1. Cabinet approval of e-Kranti (NeGP 2.0) 2. Cabinet approval of Digital India 3. Launch of Digital India 4. Gazette notification of the Tamil Nadu IT (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules
Correct Answer: C [2, 1, 3, 4]
Explanation:
Digital India approval 20.08.2014, e-Kranti approval 25.03.2015, Digital India launch 01.07.2015, TN Rules 14.12.2016.
10.
Assertion (A): ELCOT is the nodal agency for Information and Communication Technology projects of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Reason (R): ELCOT is registered under the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act and is partly owned by the Government.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true. R is false: ELCOT was registered in 1977 under the Companies Act, 1956 and is wholly owned by the TN Government.
11.
As per the Revised Budget 2026-27 (05.08.2026), through which institution will a Tamil Large Language Model (Tamil LLM) be developed?
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Virtual Academy]
Explanation:
Para 174: the Tamil LLM will be developed through the Tamil Virtual Academy.
12.
As per PIB (09.08.2026), what was the average grievance resolution time in CPGRAMS in 2025?
Correct Answer: A [15 days]
Explanation:
Average resolution time fell from 157 days in 2014 to 15 days in 2025.
13.
Assertion (A): The cost of the STAR 2.0 registration application remained unchanged at ₹117.34 crore approved in 2012.
Reason (R): CAG Audit Report 4 of 2022 states that the cost of STAR 2.0 was revised to ₹215.32 crore in October 2019.
Correct Answer: D []
Explanation:
A is false: the cost was revised to ₹215.32 crore. R is true, as stated by the CAG report. Hence D.
14.
As per the Policy Note 2025-26, how many users are recorded under e-Office Phase II (June 2022), which covers the district collectorates?
Correct Answer: C [25,417]
Explanation:
Phase II (district collectorates) has 25,417 users; 24,810 is the older 2024-25 figure.
15.
The spatial data layers of TNGIS were "over 300" in Policy Note 2024-25. What figure does Policy Note 2025-26 give?
Correct Answer: B [Over 400]
Explanation:
TNGIS layers rose from over 300 (2024-25) to over 400 (2025-26).
16.
Assertion (A): Under the DPDP Rules, 2025 the Data Protection Board is a fully digital institution.
Reason (R): PIB states that citizens can file and track complaints online with the Board.
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
Both are true; online filing and tracking of complaints is what makes the Board fully digital. Hence A.
17.
In the Tamil Nadu Safe and Ethical AI Policy 2020, what is DEEP-MAX?
Correct Answer: B [A scorecard]
Explanation:
DEEP-MAX is the scorecard of the AI Policy; TAM-DEF is its framework.
18.
As per the NeSDA Way Forward December 2025 (32nd) report, what was the position of Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: A [Among the States/UTs with over 90% saturation of the 59 mandatory services]
Explanation:
Dec 2025 report: TN among States/UTs above 90% saturation; 13 states at 100% = Jan 2026; 10 states = Nov 2024.
19.
Assertion (A): As on 12.06.2024 all 12,525 Gram Panchayats of Tamil Nadu had been connected under BharatNet.
Reason (R): Policy Note 2024-25 states that 9,687 Gram Panchayats were connected and 77% of the scope was achieved.
Correct Answer: D []
Explanation:
A is false: only 9,687 Gram Panchayats (77%) were connected. R is true. Hence D.
20.
In the TAM-DEF framework of the Tamil Nadu Safe and Ethical AI Policy 2020, which of the following is a dimension?
Correct Answer: A [Digital Divide and Data Deficit]
Explanation:
TAM-DEF: Transparency & Audit, Accountability & Legal issues, Misuse Protection, Digital Divide & Data Deficit, Ethics, Fairness & Equity.
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