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 2)
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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 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 government bodies are correct?
- The TWAD Board was constituted in 1971 under the Act of 1970.
- The Civil Supplies Corporation was registered under the Companies Act on 01.04.2010.
- TANGEDCO was renamed TNPDCL in 2010.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: TANGEDCO became TNPDCL in 2024 (approved 27.06.2024).
2.
Assertion (A): The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board is the present name of the board that began in 1970.
Reason (R): This board was created in 1961 under the Housing Board Act.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true: it began in 1970 as the Slum Clearance Board. R is false: the 1961 Act relates to the Housing Board.
3.
Match the scheme or event with its date:
| a. Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme | 1. 08.05.2021 |
| b. Breakfast scheme (pilot) | 2. 15.09.2023 |
| c. Magalir Urimai Thogai | 3. 11.01.2012 |
| d. Vidiyal Payanam | 4. 15.09.2022 |
Correct Answer: A [3 4 2 1]
Explanation:
CMCHIS – 11.01.2012; Breakfast pilot – 15.09.2022; Magalir Urimai Thogai – 15.09.2023; Vidiyal Payanam – 08.05.2021.
4.
Which of the following statements about the welfare of differently abled persons are correct?
- The office was upgraded to State Commissioner level in 1999.
- UDID cards numbered 8,05,919 as on 30.04.2024.
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognises only seven categories of disability.
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: the RPwD Act, 2016 recognises 21 categories of disability.
5.
Which of the following statements about the Public Distribution System in Tamil Nadu are correct?
- Tamil Nadu follows a universal Public Distribution System.
- Biometric authentication on a PoS device is used in every fair price shop.
- No commodity is supplied to Non-Priority (NPHH) cardholders.
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: NPHH cardholders also get rice (a monthly allocation of 1 lakh MT).
6.
Assertion (A): All fair price shops in Tamil Nadu are run only by cooperative societies.
Reason (R): Besides cooperative societies, the Civil Supplies Corporation and women self-help groups also run fair price shops.
Correct Answer: D []
Explanation:
A is false: only 34,848 of 36,954 shops are cooperative (TNCSC 1,505; self-help groups 440). R is true.
7.
Match the helpline with its use:
| a. 1100 | 1. e-Sevai helpline |
| b. 1800-425-6000 | 2. Paddy-procurement farmer call centre |
| c. 1967 | 3. Chief Minister's helpline |
| d. 1800 599 3540 | 4. PDS complaint (toll-free) |
Correct Answer: B [3 1 4 2]
Explanation:
1100 – Chief Minister's helpline; 1800-425-6000 – e-Sevai; 1967 – PDS complaint; 1800 599 3540 – paddy-procurement call centre.
8.
Which of the following statements on reforms in Tamil Nadu fair price shops are correct?
- Biometric (ePoS) authentication is used in every shop; success is about 98.5%.
- An SMS is sent to the registered mobile for each transaction.
- The PDS is given only on the basis of income status.
Correct Answer: A [1, 2 only]
Explanation:
1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: the system is universal and not limited by income alone.
9.
By which Government Order was the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority constituted (01.11.1997)?
Correct Answer: D [G.O.Ms.No.1577, 29.10.1997]
Explanation:
TNSLSA was constituted by G.O.Ms.No.1577 (29.10.1997).
10.
Assertion (A): The Governor is the nominal executive head of the State.
Reason (R): The Governor is elected by the members of the State Legislature.
Correct Answer: C []
Explanation:
A is true: real executive power lies with the Council of Ministers under the CM. R is false: the President appoints the Governor.
11.
As per Article 164(1A), the Council of Ministers including the Chief Minister must not exceed what percentage of the Assembly strength?
Correct Answer: C [15%]
Explanation:
Article 164(1A) caps the Council of Ministers at 15% of the Assembly strength.
12.
Which taluk, created in March 2024, is included in the 316 taluks of Policy Note 2024-25?
Correct Answer: B [Thiruvonam (Thanjavur district)]
Explanation:
Thiruvonam taluk in Thanjavur district was created in March 2024; the other pairs are wrong.
13.
Assertion (A): The Tamil Nadu Government Service Rules are made under Article 360 of the Constitution.
Reason (R): Article 309 provides for the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State.
Correct Answer: D []
Explanation:
A is false: service rules rest on Article 309; Article 360 deals with financial emergency. R is true.
14.
Which statement about the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Act, 2018 is correct?
Correct Answer: A [Act 33 of 2018; in force 13.11.2018]
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Act is Act 33 of 2018, in force from 13.11.2018.
15.
On which date was the name change of TANGEDCO to TNPDCL approved?
Correct Answer: C [27.06.2024]
Explanation:
The name change was approved on 27.06.2024; 24.01.2024 is the G.O. date for the new companies.
16.
Assertion (A): The Public Distribution System of Tamil Nadu is described as "universal".
Reason (R): A separate monthly allocation of 1 lakh MT of rice is made so that NPHH (non-priority) cardholders also receive rice.
Correct Answer: A []
Explanation:
Both are true and R explains A: 1 lakh MT of rice is allotted separately for NPHH cards to sustain the universal system.
17.
Which statement about the maintenance (care) allowance for differently abled persons is correct?
Correct Answer: B [₹2,000 a month; Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons; five categories including intellectual disability]
Explanation:
The maintenance allowance is ₹2,000 a month, from the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, for five categories.
18.
In the Revised Budget speech 2026-27 (05.08.2026), how much was allotted for doorstep delivery of ration commodities to vulnerable groups?
Correct Answer: B [₹7.18 crore]
Explanation:
Para 140: ₹7.18 crore; ₹710 crore is for breakfast and ₹14,000 crore is the food subsidy.
19.
Assertion (A): The Mudhalvarin Mugavari department was formed on 03.11.2021 by G.O. No. 944.
Reason (R): The CPGRAMS disposal time limit was reduced from 30 days to 21 days in August 2024.
Correct Answer: B []
Explanation:
Both are true, but R (the Union CPGRAMS time limit) does not explain A (a State department); they are separate systems.
20.
What did the CAG PSU report (up to 31.03.2017) record in the audit of the drug distribution system of the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation?
Correct Answer: A [590 life-expired drugs worth Rs 16.13 crore were procured]
Explanation:
590 life-expired drugs worth ₹16.13 crore; ₹40.90 crore penalty was not collected.
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