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Chapter 14: Political Developments in Tamilnadu — Online MCQ Test

Q: In which year was the Justice Party formed?

Answer: A. 1916 — The South Indian Liberal Federation, known as the Justice Party, was formed in 1916 to represent the non-Brahmin interest.

Q: Who founded the Self-Respect Movement?

Answer: B. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy — Periyar E.V. Ramasamy started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to promote rationalism and social equality.

Q: Which of the following was a primary objective of the Justice Party's administration?

Answer: B. Communal representation in government services — The Justice Party focused on communal representation to ensure non-Brahmins secured adequate employment in the government.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 11th POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 14: Political Developments in Tamilnadu, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

In which year was the Justice Party formed?

A. 1916 ✓
B. 1920
C. 1925
D. 1910

Answer: A. 1916
The South Indian Liberal Federation, known as the Justice Party, was formed in 1916 to represent the non-Brahmin interest.

Who founded the Self-Respect Movement?

A. C.N. Annadurai
B. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy ✓
C. P.T. Tyagaraya Chetty
D. K. Kamaraj

Answer: B. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
Periyar E.V. Ramasamy started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to promote rationalism and social equality.

Which of the following was a primary objective of the Justice Party's administration?

A. Promotion of Sanskrit learning
B. Communal representation in government services ✓
C. Centralization of state administration
D. Prohibition of temple entry for all

Answer: B. Communal representation in government services
The Justice Party focused on communal representation to ensure non-Brahmins secured adequate employment in the government.

Why did the Self-Respect Movement strongly oppose the 'Kula Kalvi Thittam' (Hereditary Education Scheme)?

A. It lacked physical education
B. It was viewed as a way to reinforce caste-based occupations ✓
C. It was too expensive for the government
D. It promoted English language exclusively

Answer: B. It was viewed as a way to reinforce caste-based occupations
The scheme was criticized for perpetuating the caste system by encouraging children to learn their father's traditional occupation.

Analyze the impact of the 1967 election: Which was the most significant structural change in Tamil Nadu politics post-1967?

A. The permanent ban on regional parties
B. The beginning of the era of coalition governments led by regional parties ✓
C. The state government lost its federal autonomy completely
D. A shift towards centralized governance under the Governor

Answer: B. The beginning of the era of coalition governments led by regional parties
Post-1967, Tamil Nadu saw a transition where regional parties became dominant, significantly shaping the state's political trajectory.

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