TNPSC Economics PYQ — 73 Previous Year Questions

TNPSC Economics PYQ 1 (2025)

Assertion [A] : The poverty line is determined on the basis of calorie requirements. / Reason [R] : The poverty line is the minimum income required to meet the basic needs of an individual which includes food, clothing and shelter.

1. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
2. [A] is true but [R] is false
3. [A] is false but [R] is true
4. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]

Answer: C. [A] is false but [R] is true

TNPSC Economics PYQ 2 (2025)

(i) The criterion of demographic performance has been introduced (ii) The criterion of Fiscal Discipline is given 10% weightage (iii) The criterion of Forest cover is replaced with Forest and Ecology

Which of the following statements are true about the Fifteenth Finance Commission?

1. (i) and (ii) only
2. (ii) and (iii) only
3. (i) and (iii) only
4. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer: C. (i) and (iii) only

TNPSC Economics PYQ 3 (2024)

Choose the correct one which is not included in Human Development Index estimate.

1. Life expectancy
2. Education
3. Per capita income
4. Birth rate

Answer: D. Birth rate