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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Political Science Exam

10:00–1:15

Official March 2026 HSE+2 theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 public examination timetable

35/100

Minimum pass mark per subject under the HSE new pattern, subject to theory/practical floor rules

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3 hours

Approximate theory writing duration after reading and particulars verification in the public exam schedule

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 timetable

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Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai, for Tamil Nadu State Board Higher Secondary

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Class 12 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)

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₹150/₹200

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March 2026

HSE Second Year public theory examinations scheduled 2–26 March 2026 with practicals 9–14 February 2026

DGE TN official timetable PDF 04.11.2025

Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +2 Political Science (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 syllabus — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.

Sample Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Political Science Practice Questions

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1The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
A.15 August 1947
B.26 January 1950
C.26 November 1949
D.9 December 1946
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950, now celebrated as Republic Day.
2Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly?
A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B.Jawaharlal Nehru
C.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee and is widely regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
3Which words were added to the Preamble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
A.Liberty and Equality
B.Sovereign and Democratic
C.Socialist and Secular
D.Justice and Fraternity
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) inserted the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' into the Preamble, along with 'integrity' in the unity clause.
4Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are mainly contained in:
A.Part III
B.Part IV
C.Part IV-A
D.Part II
Explanation: Part III (Articles 12–35) guarantees Fundamental Rights. Part IV covers Directive Principles; Part IV-A covers Fundamental Duties; Part II covers citizenship.
5The Directive Principles of State Policy are described in which Part of the Constitution?
A.Part III
B.Part V
C.Part IV
D.Part VI
Explanation: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are in Part IV (Articles 36–51). They are non-justiciable guidelines for the State.
6Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment?
A.44th Amendment
B.52nd Amendment
C.42nd Amendment
D.61st Amendment
Explanation: Fundamental Duties were inserted as Part IV-A (Article 51A) by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
7In India's parliamentary system, the real executive authority is vested in the:
A.President of India
B.Chief Justice of India
C.Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
D.Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation: The President is the constitutional head of state; real executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, who are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
8The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as provided in the Constitution is:
A.500
B.545
C.552
D.250
Explanation: Article 81 originally allowed up to 552 members (530 from states, 20 from Union territories, and up to 2 nominated Anglo-Indians). The Anglo-Indian nomination was discontinued by the 104th Amendment; the constitutional ceiling figure of 552 is the classic textbook answer for maximum strength.
9Which Schedule of the Constitution distributes subjects between the Union and the States?
A.Fifth Schedule
B.Sixth Schedule
C.Seventh Schedule
D.Eighth Schedule
Explanation: The Seventh Schedule contains the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List, defining the distribution of legislative powers.
10A Money Bill can be introduced only in the:
A.Rajya Sabha
B.Either House of Parliament
C.Lok Sabha
D.Joint sitting of Parliament
Explanation: Under Article 109/110, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and only on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha may suggest amendments but cannot reject or amend it finally.

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