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Tamil Nadu Economy Textbook Questions – Socio-Economic Problems and Current Affairs · Population Change · Employment and Migration · Poverty, Inequality and Urbanisation · Agriculture, Water and Climate Stress · Social Problems with Official Data · State Finances and Centre–State Fiscal Issues · Current Affairs 2025–2026 · Important Days, Awards and Events (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 are correct?
  1. SC atrocity cases in Tamil Nadu rose from 1,144 in 2019 to 1,921 in 2023 (Rajya Sabha Q.1183).
  2. As per the same reply, Tamil Nadu recorded 0 convictions in ST atrocity cases in each year 2020-2023.
  3. Crimes against women cases in Tamil Nadu were higher in 2023 than in 2022.

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]

Explanation:

1, 2 correct. 3 wrong: crimes against women in Tamil Nadu fell from 9,207 (2022) to 8,943 (2023).

2.  
Assertion (A): The Hindu Marriage (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1967 gave legal sanction to marriages held without a priest.
Reason (R): Section 7-A added by this Act states that the presence of a priest is mandatory in the marriage.

Correct Answer: C []

Explanation:

A is true. R is false: under Section 7-A the presence of a priest is not required.

3.  
Match the Tamil Nadu State Finance Commission with its Chairman:
a. First SFC1. Sukavaneshvar
b. Second SFC2. R. Arumugham
c. Third SFC3. K. Phanindra Reddy
d. Fourth SFC4. M.A. Gowrishankar

Correct Answer: A [2 1 4 3]

Explanation:

First – R. Arumugham; Second – Sukavaneshvar; Third – M.A. Gowrishankar; Fourth – K. Phanindra Reddy.

4.  
Which of the following statements about the 56th GST Council meeting (03.09.2025) are correct?
  1. The new rates are 5%, 18% and 40%.
  2. The changes came into effect from 22.09.2025.
  3. The 12% and 28% rates continue in the new structure.

Correct Answer: C [1, 2 only]

Explanation:

1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: the 12% and 28% rates are not in the new structure; only 5%, 18% and 40%.

5.  
Which of the following statements about the Vikas engine tests for the Gaganyaan programme (ISRO) are correct?
  1. The final long-duration test took place at Mahendragiri on 06.04.2023 for 240 seconds.
  2. Nine engines underwent 14 hot tests in the qualification campaign.
  3. The test was conducted at the atomic power complex at Kalpakkam.

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 only]

Explanation:

1 and 2 are true: 06.04.2023, IPRC Mahendragiri, 240 seconds; 9 engines, 14 tests. 3 is false: it was Mahendragiri, not Kalpakkam.

6.  
Assertion (A): On 29.02.2024 the Supreme Court allowed the petitions of Vedanta Limited and permitted the Thoothukudi plant to run again.
Reason (R): The Madras High Court had upheld the closure order on 18.08.2020.

Correct Answer: D []

Explanation:

A is false: the Supreme Court dismissed the petitions and the closure stayed. R is true.

7.  
Match the UN international day with its date:
a. International Day of Yoga1. 24 October
b. International Day of Persons with Disabilities2. 21 June
c. United Nations Day3. 3 December
d. Human Rights Day4. 10 December

Correct Answer: B [2 3 1 4]

Explanation:

Yoga Day – 21 June; Persons with Disabilities Day – 3 December; UN Day – 24 October; Human Rights Day – 10 December.

8.  
Which statements about the 44th Chess Olympiad (PIB, 19.06.2022) are correct?
  1. The event was held in Chennai.
  2. India hosted it for the first time.
  3. It had already been held in India three times before.

Correct Answer: A [1, 2 only]

Explanation:

1 and 2 are true. 3 is false: India hosted it for the first time; it returned to Asia after 30 years.

9.  
Using SRS 2023 figures, what is the natural growth rate of Tamil Nadu per thousand? (Birth rate 12.0; death rate 6.9)

Correct Answer: D [5.1]

Explanation:

Natural growth = 12.0 − 6.9 = 5.1; 18.9 is the wrong sum and 12.0 is India's growth rate.

10.  
Assertion (A): The unemployment rate of the PLFS monthly bulletin (June 2026: 5.5%) and that of the annual report (2025: 3.1%) should not be compared directly.
Reason (R): The monthly bulletin is based on usual status (365 days) and the annual report on current weekly status (7 days).

Correct Answer: C []

Explanation:

A is true: the measures differ. R is false: it is reversed; monthly uses current weekly status, annual uses usual status.

11.  
According to the PLFS Annual Report 2025, which is the correct descending order of the shares of employment type in India?

Correct Answer: C [Self-employed > Regular wage/salaried > Casual labour]

Explanation:

Self-employed 56.2% > Regular wage/salaried 23.6% > Casual labour 20.2%.

12.  
Which statement matches the Census definition of urban places (NCERT)?

Correct Answer: B [At least 5,000 population; 75% male workers in non-agricultural work; 400 persons per sq km]

Explanation:

Municipal-type body + at least 5,000 population + 75% male workers in non-agricultural work + 400 persons per sq km.

13.  
Assertion (A): Only about 10% of the annual normal rainfall of Tamil Nadu is received in the northeast monsoon.
Reason (R): The northeast monsoon normal is 442.8 mm against an annual normal of 921.4 mm, so its share is 48%.

Correct Answer: D []

Explanation:

A is false: the share is 48%, not 10%. R is true: 442.8 ÷ 921.4 ≈ 48%.

14.  
In the CGWB 2024 assessment of the 1,202 firkas of Tamil Nadu, which is the correct descending order of the categories by number of firkas?

Correct Answer: A [Safe > Over-exploited > Semi-critical > Critical]

Explanation:

Safe 481 > Over-exploited 392 > Semi-critical 239 > Critical 56.

15.  
According to NCRB data, which is the change in Tamil Nadu from 2022 to 2023?

Correct Answer: C [Cases against women fell; cases against children rose]

Explanation:

Cases against women fell from 9,207 to 8,943; cases against children rose from 6,580 to 6,968.

16.  
Assertion (A): The 56th GST Council recommended ending the compensation cess on most goods, while it continued for tobacco products until 01.02.2026.
Reason (R): For tobacco products the earlier arrangement was to continue until the loan and interest liabilities are discharged.

Correct Answer: A []

Explanation:

Both are true; continuing until loan and interest liabilities are discharged is why tobacco was excepted, so R explains A.

17.  
When was the seventh State Finance Commission of Tamil Nadu constituted, and what is its devolution period?

Correct Answer: B [28.05.2025; 2027-2032]

Explanation:

The seventh SFC was constituted on 28.05.2025 (Chairman K. Allavudeen) for 2027-32.

18.  
As per para 154 of the Revised Budget speech (05.08.2026), from which fund and for what reason was ₹340 crore allocated?

Correct Answer: B [State Disaster Management Fund; dry spell due to below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall]

Explanation:

Para 154: ₹340 crore from the State Disaster Management Fund for drinking water and fodder after poor June–July rain.

19.  
Assertion (A): The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force on 3 May 2008.
Reason (R): The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year on 3 December.

Correct Answer: B []

Explanation:

Both are true, but 3 December is a separate observance and does not explain when the Convention came into force.

20.  
Which of the following pairs is correct?

Correct Answer: A [2014 – TOPS; 31.10.2023 – MY Bharat]

Explanation:

TOPS from 2014; MY Bharat on 31.10.2023. The Dronacharya Award began in 1985.

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