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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Political Science Exam
10:00–1:15
Official March 2026 HSE theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)
DGE TN HSE March 2026 public examination timetable
35/100
Minimum pass mark per subject under the HSE new pattern, subject to theory/practical floor rules
DGE HSE_E.pdf scheme of examination
3 hours
Approximate theory writing duration after reading and particulars verification in the public exam schedule
DGE TN HSE March 2026 timetable
DGE TN
Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai, for Tamil Nadu State Board Higher Secondary
dge.tn.gov.in
SCERT syllabus
Class 11 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)
DGE HSE scheme — syllabus prescribed by SCERT/DSE
100 marks
Subject total under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (theory + practical/internal where applicable)
DGE HSE_E.pdf
Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +1 Political Science (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.
Sample Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Political Science Practice Questions
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1The English word 'politics' is closely derived from the Greek word 'polis', which means:
2Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Political Science'?
3Aristotle’s famous statement that 'man is by nature a political animal' means that human beings:
4David Easton defined politics as:
5Harold Lasswell’s widely cited definition of politics is:
6Which of the following is NOT generally listed among the essential elements of a modern state?
7Who is credited with first using the modern political term 'state' (lo stato) in a systematic way?
8Sovereignty of the state primarily means:
9Who is often called the 'father of the modern theory of sovereignty'?
10In political theory, 'legitimacy' is most closely related to:
About the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Political Science Exam
Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Political Science is the Class 11 public examination subject under DGE Tamil Nadu covering political theory, the Indian Constitution, democratic processes, and introductory world politics from Samacheer Kalvi. Official assessment is mixed written theory totaling 100 marks.
Exam sponsor: Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official Tamil Nadu HSE First Year (+1) public examination paper in Political Science, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. The March 2026 HSE+1 public theory window is for arrear candidates (typically batches 2018–2025 as notified); each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For languages and non-practical subjects, theory is commonly assessed with a minimum 25/90 theory floor under HSE_E.pdf befo
Time Limit
Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable
Passing Score
Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: minimum 25/90 in theory for languages/non-practical subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
Exam / Certification Fees
School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹150 for groups without practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) / arrear candidates: per-subject fees as notified. Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Political Theory and Concepts
State, sovereignty, liberty, equality, justice, rights, and ideologies.
Indian Constitution and Government
Constitutional features, fundamental rights/duties, organs of government, and federal structure.
Democracy Citizenship and Local Governance
Democratic processes, citizenship, elections, and local self-government.
Contemporary Issues and World Politics Intro
Introductory international relations, human rights, and contemporary issues at Class 11 depth.
Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Political Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: minimum 25/90 in theory for languages/non-practical subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
- Assessment: Official Tamil Nadu HSE First Year (+1) public examination paper in Political Science, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. The March 2026 HSE+1 public theory window is for arrear candidates (typically batches 2018–2025 as notified); each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For languages and non-practical subjects, theory is commonly assessed with a minimum 25/90 theory floor under HSE_E.pdf befo
- Time limit: Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable
- Exam / certification fees: School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹150 for groups without practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) / arrear candidates: per-subject fees as notified. Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Political Science exam?
It is the official Class 11 (Higher Secondary First Year / +1) public examination paper in Political Science, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus. March public sittings for +1 may be for arrear candidates as notified by DGE.
How long is the official theory paper?
The March 2026 timetable schedules each theory sitting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., including question-paper reading and candidate particulars verification before the main writing period.
What is the passing score?
Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: minimum 25/90 in theory for languages/non-practical subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official paper?
No. Official papers use mixed written formats (and practicals where applicable). These 100 questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for knowledge and judgment practice only.
Where can I find the official timetable and scheme?
Download the public examination timetable and HSE scheme documents from the Directorate of Government Examinations website (dge.tn.gov.in), including the March 2026 HSE timetable PDF covering +1 arrear sittings where applicable.