Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Public Awareness and Public Administration · Citizens’ Rights and Awareness · State Administration · District and Field Administration · Public Service and Accountability · Boards, Corporations and Public Sector Bodies · Welfare Schemes and Their Utility · Public Delivery Systems · Problems and Reforms (Part 1)
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1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: Section 2A was added in 1963 (Act 27), not in 1951.
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Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Public Awareness and Public Administration · Citizens’ Rights and Awareness · State Administration · District and Field Administration · Public Service and Accountability · Boards, Corporations and Public Sector Bodies · Welfare Schemes and Their Utility · Public Delivery Systems · Problems and Reforms (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.
Under the Right to Information Act 2005, within how many days must a request that does not concern a person's life or liberty ordinarily be answered?
Correct Answer: B [30 days]
Explanation:
Section 7(1): 30 days; 48 hours if it concerns life or liberty.
2.
Match the Act or body with its year:
| a. Right to Information Act | 1. 1987 |
| b. Consumer Protection Act (current) | 2. 2019 |
| c. Legal Services Authorities Act | 3. 2005 |
| d. Constitution of TN State Legal Services Authority | 4. 1997 |
Correct Answer: C [3 2 1 4]
Explanation:
RTI Act – 2005; Consumer Protection Act – 2019; Legal Services Authorities Act – 1987; TNSLSA constituted – 1997.
3.
Who functions as the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission?
Correct Answer: D [Chief Minister]
Explanation:
The State Planning Commission functions under the Chief Minister as Chairman; set up 1971, reconstituted June 2021.
4.
As per the Revenue and Disaster Management Policy Note 2024-25, how many revenue districts does Tamil Nadu have?
Correct Answer: A [38]
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has 38 districts; 94 is the number of revenue divisions.
5.
Match the revenue unit with its head:
| a. District | 1. Revenue Inspector |
| b. Revenue Division | 2. Tahsildar |
| c. Taluk | 3. District Collector |
| d. Firka | 4. Revenue Divisional Officer |
Correct Answer: C [3 4 2 1]
Explanation:
District – District Collector; Division – Revenue Divisional Officer; Taluk – Tahsildar; Firka – Revenue Inspector.
6.
Which Article of the Constitution gives the power to regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State?
Correct Answer: D [Article 309]
Explanation:
Article 309 covers recruitment and service conditions; 360 is financial emergency, 213 Governor's ordinances.
7.
Under the Act of which year was the Tamil Nadu Housing Board created?
Correct Answer: B [1961]
Explanation:
It was created under the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961; 1970 is when the Slum Clearance Board began.
8.
Match the body with its year of origin:
| a. Housing Board Act | 1. 1961 |
| b. TIDCO | 2. 1965 |
| c. SIPCOT | 3. 1971 |
| d. Civil Supplies Corporation | 4. 1972 |
Correct Answer: A [1 2 3 4]
Explanation:
Housing Board Act 1961; TIDCO 1965; SIPCOT 1971; Civil Supplies Corporation 1972.
9.
Which body does the Tamil Nadu government web page describe as reviewing and evaluating welfare schemes?
Correct Answer: D [State Planning Commission]
Explanation:
The State Planning Commission, chaired by the Chief Minister, reviews and evaluates schemes.
10.
What was the total number of fair price shops in Tamil Nadu as on 31.05.2024?
Correct Answer: C [36,954]
Explanation:
Total 36,954 (26,502 full-time + 10,452 part-time); 1,505 are run by the Civil Supplies Corporation.
11.
Match the system with its number (2024):
| a. Anganwadi centres | 1. 3,148 |
| b. Noon meal centres | 2. 43,131 |
| c. Direct purchase centres | 3. 54,439 |
| d. Fair price shops run by TNCSC | 4. 1,505 |
Correct Answer: B [3 2 1 4]
Explanation:
Anganwadi centres 54,439; Noon meal centres 43,131; Direct purchase centres 3,148; TNCSC shops 1,505.
12.
On which date was the Civil Supplies Vigilance Cell (later the Civil Supplies CID) of Tamil Nadu formed?
Correct Answer: D [01.10.1964]
Explanation:
It was formed by G.O. No. 2754 on 01.10.1964.
13.
Which of the following statements about public awareness instruments are correct?
- The RTI Act 2005 is Act No. 22 of 2005; assent on 15.06.2005.
- The Tamil Nadu Information Commission was constituted by G.O.Ms.No.988 (07.10.2005).
- As on 13.10.2026, a Right to Services Act has been enacted and is in force in Tamil Nadu.
Correct Answer: A [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1, 2 correct. 3 wrong: a Right to Services Act was only announced in the 05.08.2026 Budget; not enacted as on 13.10.2026.
14.
Assertion (A): The award of a Lok Adalat is final and binding on both parties.
Reason (R): A Lok Adalat award is deemed to be a decree of a civil court.
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; since the award is deemed a civil court decree, it is final and binding, so R correctly explains A.
15.
Match the event with the year:
| a. Madras District Police Act | 1. 1688 |
| b. Inauguration of the Madras Corporation | 2. 1862 |
| c. Madras High Court (Letters Patent) | 3. 1859 |
| d. Abolition of the Legislative Council | 4. 1986 |
Correct Answer: C [3 1 2 4]
Explanation:
District Police Act – 1859; Madras Corporation – 1688; Madras High Court – 1862; Abolition of the Council – 1986.
16.
Which of the following statements about the Governor are correct?
- The Governor is appointed by the President.
- Under Article 213 the Governor may promulgate ordinances.
- The Governor can be removed by the State High Court.
Correct Answer: B [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: the High Court cannot remove the Governor; only the President can.
17.
Which of the following statements about field administration are correct?
- The Tahsildar functions as an Executive Magistrate.
- The Village Administrative Officer looks after village accounts, revenue collection and protection of government land.
- The head of a firka is the Village Administrative Officer.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1, 2 correct. 3 wrong: a firka is headed by the Revenue Inspector; the VAO is in charge of a revenue village.
18.
Assertion (A): The Tahsildar deals with law and order problems.
Reason (R): The Tahsildar functions as an Executive Magistrate.
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
Both are true; the Tahsildar's role as Executive Magistrate is the basis of law and order duties, so R explains A.
19.
Match the law or body with its year:
| a. All India Services Act | 1. 1964 |
| b. State Vigilance Commission | 2. 1951 |
| c. Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Act | 3. 2018 |
| d. TNPSC Rules of Procedure (in force) | 4. 2020 |
Correct Answer: B [2 1 3 4]
Explanation:
All India Services Act – 1951; State Vigilance Commission – 1964; TN Lokayukta Act – 2018; TNPSC Rules of Procedure – 2020.
20.
Which of the following statements about the All India Services Act, 1951 are correct?
- It is Act No. 61 of 1951.
- Initially it covered the IAS and the IPS.
- Section 2A, enabling more All India Services, was in the original 1951 Act.
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: Section 2A was added in 1963 (Act 27), not in 1951.
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