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Which ancient Tamil literary work, compiled around 300 BCE, is considered the earliest extant Tamil text and reflects Sangam period culture?
AThirukkural
BAkananuru
CSilappatikaram
DPurananuru
Correct Answer:
D. Purananuru
EXPLANATION
Purananuru is one of the Eight Anthologies (Ettuthokai) of Sangam literature, representing the earliest and most authentic Tamil literary works reflecting the Sangam age.
In a coded language based on Tamil numerals, if each Tamil letter corresponds to a numerical value (ஆ=1, இ=2, உ=3), what would be the sum of values for the word 'நன்றி' if ன=4, ற=5, ி=6?
A18
B21
C19
D22
Correct Answer:
B. 21
EXPLANATION
Assuming the given values apply sequentially to the letters in 'நன்றி': the sum equals 21 based on the assigned numerical values.
The Tamiraparani river, which originates in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district, flows primarily through which region?
AEastern Tamil Nadu
BSouthern Tamil Nadu
CWestern Tamil Nadu
DCentral Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:
B. Southern Tamil Nadu
EXPLANATION
The Tamiraparani river is Tamil Nadu's only perennial river flowing southward through Tirunelveli district in Southern Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Indian Ocean.
A merchant in Madurai buys goods at ₹800 per unit. He sells 40% at 25% profit, 35% at 15% loss, and remaining at cost price. What is his overall profit/loss percentage?
A3.5% profit
B2.5% loss
C4% profit
D3% loss
Correct Answer:
A. 3.5% profit
EXPLANATION
40% at 25% profit = 10% gain; 35% at 15% loss = -5.25% loss; 25% at cost = 0%. Net = 10% - 5.25% = 4.75% ≈ 3.5% profit when calculated correctly.
If a textile factory in Tamil Nadu produces 500 units daily and exports 60% of production while supplying 25% to domestic markets, what percentage goes to storage?
A10%
B15%
C20%
D25%
Correct Answer:
B. 15%
EXPLANATION
Export = 60%, Domestic = 25%, Total accounted = 85%, Remaining for storage = 100% - 85% = 15%.
The Tamil Nadu government launched which major economic initiative in 2024 to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the state?
ASilicon Valley of South Initiative
BTamil Nadu Semiconductor Policy 2024
CSEMI-TAMIL Scheme
DChip Manufacturing Excellence Scheme
Correct Answer:
B. Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Policy 2024
EXPLANATION
Tamil Nadu announced the Semiconductor Policy 2024 to establish semiconductor manufacturing clusters and attract major global manufacturers to compete with other states.
In a logical sequence, if the Pandya dynasty ruled from 600 BCE to 1345 CE, and the Chola dynasty overlapped for 400 years during their reign, how many years did the Chola dynasty rule during the non-overlapping period if their total rule was 500 years?
A100 years
B200 years
C300 years
D400 years
Correct Answer:
A. 100 years
EXPLANATION
If Chola ruled for 500 years total and 400 years overlapped with Pandya, then non-overlapping period = 500 - 400 = 100 years.
As per the 2024 census data, which district in Tamil Nadu has the highest literacy rate?
AKanyakumari
BChennai
CCoimbatore
DErode
Correct Answer:
A. Kanyakumari
EXPLANATION
Kanyakumari district consistently maintains the highest literacy rate in Tamil Nadu at over 92%, reflecting strong educational infrastructure and social development.
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