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Questions 6 to 10 of 20

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  1. Question 6

    Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with citizenship?

    1. A. Part III (Articles 12 to 35)
    2. B. Part IV (Articles 36 to 51)
    3. C. Part IV A (Article 51A)
    4. D. Part II (Articles 5 to 11)
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. Part II (Articles 5 to 11)

    The Constitution gives a single citizenship for the whole country; Part II, Articles 5 to 11, deals with citizenship.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 1 இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு, p. 254 (PDF p. 260))

  2. Question 7

    Match the following. (a) Elected by graduates - 1. 1/3 (b) Nominated by the Governor - 2. 1/12 (c) Elected by local bodies - 3. 1/6

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

    Correct answer: B. (a) 2, (b) 3, (c) 1

    In a Legislative Council, 1/3 are elected by local bodies, 1/12 by graduates, 1/12 by teachers and 1/3 by the assembly; the Governor nominates 1/6.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 3 மாநில அரசு, p. 280 (PDF p. 286))

  3. Question 8

    Where is Rashtrapati Nilayam, one of the President's residential offices?

    1. A. Shimla
    2. B. Hyderabad
    3. C. New Delhi
    4. D. Chandigarh
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Hyderabad

    Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi is the President's home and office; The Retreat, Shimla and Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad are the other two.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 2 நடுவண் அரசு, p. 264 (PDF p. 270))

  4. Question 9

    Consider the following statements on the Panchayat Raj committees. 1. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended three tiers. 2. The L.M. Singhvi Committee called Panchayat Raj grass without roots. 3. The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended two tiers. 4. The G.V.K. Rao Committee was appointed by the Planning Commission. Which of these are correct?

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

    Correct answer: A. 1, 3 and 4 only

    Three tiers came from Balwant Rai Mehta and two tiers from Ashok Mehta; it was the G.V.K. Rao Committee, set up by the Planning Commission, that said grass without roots, while Singhvi led to the amendments. So 2 is wrong.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 5 உள்ளாட்சி அமைப்புகள், p. 290 (PDF p. 296))

  5. Question 10

    How many functions to be carried out by a municipal corporation does the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution list?

    1. A. 12
    2. B. 18
    3. C. 6
    4. D. 11
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 18

    The Twelfth Schedule lists 18 functions for a municipal corporation, such as town planning, water supply, fire services, slum improvement and the registration of births and deaths.

    Source: அரசியல் அறிவியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Political Science, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 12 உள்ளாட்சி அரசாங்கங்கள், pp. 247-249 (PDF pp. 255-257))

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