Practice questions

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

Questions 12 to 16 of 20

By TNPSC Guide editorial team · Last updated: 27.10.2026

1. Question 12

   According to the textbook, what daily calorie intake defines the rural poverty line?

   1. A. 1,200 calories
   2. B. 3,000 calories
   3. C. 2,400 calories
   4. D. 600 calories
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: C. 2,400 calories

   In villages, those taking 2,400 calories a day or less are below the poverty line.

   Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 10 ஊரகப் பொருளாதாரம், p. 248 (PDF p. 254))

2. Question 13

   Consider the following statements. 1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and RMSA were run to tackle dropouts. 2. They were recently merged as Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. 3. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a scheme only for higher education. Which are correct?

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

   Correct answer: C. 1 and 2 only

   SSA and RMSA were run against dropouts and merged as Samagra Shiksha, an integrated school education scheme; 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. 140 (PDF p. 144))

3. Question 14

   What does the textbook give as the measures of a country's social development?

   1. A. The number of cities
   2. B. Military strength
   3. C. The volume of exports alone
   4. D. The state of education and health indicators
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: D. The state of education and health indicators

   Education and health indicators are the measures of a country's social development.

   Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 9 ஓர் புதிய சமூக-பொருளாதார ஒழுங்கமைவை எதிர்நோக்குதல், p. 140 (PDF p. 144))

4. Question 15

   The 'Material Balance Approach', explaining the link between economy and environment, rests on which law?

   1. A. The first law of thermodynamics
   2. B. Newton's third law
   3. C. The law of demand
   4. D. The law of diminishing utility
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: A. The first law of thermodynamics

   The Material Balance Approach of Allen Kneese and R.V. Ayres rests on the first law of thermodynamics: what goes in must come out.

   Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 10 சுற்றுச்சூழல் பொருளியல், p. 247 (PDF p. 253))

5. Question 16

   Which body defined sustainable development as "meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs"?

   1. A. The World Health Organization
   2. B. The World Commission on Environment and Development (1987)
   3. C. NITI Aayog
   4. D. The IMF
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. The World Commission on Environment and Development (1987)

   This definition was given by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987.

   Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 10 சுற்றுச்சூழல் பொருளியல், p. 263 (PDF p. 269))