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Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu practice questions (Group 4)

Questions 7 to 11 of 20

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  1. Question 7

    Which constitutional amendments followed the court cases against zamindari abolition laws?

    1. A. The First (1951) and Fourth (1955) Amendments
    2. B. The Second Amendment (1956)
    3. C. A tenth amendment in 1972
    4. D. A third amendment in 1961
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. The First (1951) and Fourth (1955) Amendments

    Following the cases, the First Amendment (1951) and the Fourth Amendment (1955) were passed.

    Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 9 ஓர் புதிய சமூக-பொருளாதார ஒழுங்கமைவை எதிர்நோக்குதல், p. 130 (PDF p. 134))

  2. Question 8

    Which was NOT one of the land tenure systems in India before independence?

    1. A. Zamindari
    2. B. Mahalwari
    3. C. Ryotwari
    4. D. Bhoodan
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. Bhoodan

    Before independence India had three tenure systems: zamindari, mahalwari and ryotwari; Bhoodan was Vinoba Bhave's later movement.

    Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 8 இந்தியப் பொருளாதாரம் விடுதலைக்கு முன்னரும் பின்னரும், p. 200 (PDF p. 206))

  3. Question 9

    Consider the following statements about the 1948 industrial policy. 1. Strategic industries like atomic energy, railways and arms were a state monopoly. 2. Eighteen industries of national importance were placed under state control. 3. It divided industries into three schedules A, B and C. Which are correct?

    1. A. 1 and 3 only
    2. B. 1 and 2 only
    3. C. 2 and 3 only
    4. D. 1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

    The 1948 policy had four categories, a state monopoly of strategic industries and 18 industries under state control; the three schedules belong to 1956, so 3 is wrong.

    Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 9 ஓர் புதிய சமூக-பொருளாதார ஒழுங்கமைவை எதிர்நோக்குதல், p. 136 (PDF p. 140))

  4. Question 10

    In 1950, what was the share of industry in the country's GDP?

    1. A. 4 per cent
    2. B. 29 per cent
    3. C. 13 per cent
    4. D. 60 per cent
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 13 per cent

    In 1950 industry contributed only 13 per cent of GDP.

    Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 9 ஓர் புதிய சமூக-பொருளாதார ஒழுங்கமைவை எதிர்நோக்குதல், p. 129 (PDF p. 133))

  5. Question 11

    Match the schemes with their launch years. (a) Food for Work - 1. 1989 (b) TRYSEM - 2. 1980 (c) NREP - 3. 1977 (d) Jawahar Rozgar Yojana - 4. 1979

    1. A. (a) 3, (b) 4, (c) 2, (d) 1
    2. B. (a) 4, (b) 3, (c) 2, (d) 1
    3. C. (a) 3, (b) 2, (c) 4, (d) 1
    4. D. (a) 3, (b) 4, (c) 1, (d) 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. (a) 3, (b) 4, (c) 2, (d) 1

    Food for Work 1977; TRYSEM 1979; NREP 1980; JRY 1989.

    Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 10 ஊரகப் பொருளாதாரம், p. 249 (PDF p. 255))

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