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General Studies II

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

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The 'Mettur Dam' on the Kaveri River serves multiple purposes including irrigation and power generation. Which district is primarily benefited by its irrigation network?
A Salem and Erode districts
B Madurai and Theni districts
C Villupuram and Kanchipuram districts
D Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts
Correct Answer:  A. Salem and Erode districts
EXPLANATION

Mettur Dam, located in Salem district, primarily irrigates Salem and Erode districts, making them the major agricultural beneficiaries of this irrigation project.

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Under the current Tamil Nadu government's 'Tamil Welfare Board' scheme (2024), which demographic group receives special focus for skill development programs?
A Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
B Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and women
C Agricultural laborers and fisherfolk
D Industrial workers and self-employed persons
Correct Answer:  B. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and women
EXPLANATION

Recent Tamil Nadu welfare schemes focus on EWS and women empowerment through skill development, aligning with national policy objectives and state developmental priorities.

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The 'Kalakshetra Foundation' established in Chennai is primarily responsible for the preservation and promotion of which classical art forms?
A Bharatanatyam and Koodiyatta
B Yakshagana and Theyyam
C Kathakali and Mohiniyattam
D Odissi and Sattriya
Correct Answer:  A. Bharatanatyam and Koodiyatta
EXPLANATION

Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai was founded in 1936 to preserve Bharatanatyam dance and related classical arts. It remains a premier institution for these art forms.

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Which of the following is the primary source of revenue for Tamil Nadu's state exchequer as of 2024?
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections
B Agricultural taxation
C Tourism revenues from hill stations
D Industrial licensing fees
Correct Answer:  A. Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections
EXPLANATION

GST collections form the major source of state revenue in India's current fiscal structure. Tamil Nadu, being an industrialized state, generates significant GST revenue from manufacturing and services sector.

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The 'Tirupati Temple' revenue model based on pilgrimage has influenced which Tamil Nadu government economic initiative?
A Tourism development schemes
B Agricultural subsidies
C Industrial development
D Educational grants
Correct Answer:  A. Tourism development schemes
EXPLANATION

Tirupati's successful temple tourism model has influenced Tamil Nadu's tourism development strategies and policies.

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Which of the following is NOT a classical art form originating from Tamil Nadu?
A Theyyam
B Bharatanatyam
C Silambam
D Kumari Kandam art
Correct Answer:  A. Theyyam
EXPLANATION

Theyyam is a classical art form of Kerala, not Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam, Silambam are from Tamil Nadu.

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The 'Cauvery River Water Disputes Tribunal' was established to settle water-sharing disputes between which states?
A Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh
B Tamil Nadu and Karnataka only
C Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry
D Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh only
Correct Answer:  C. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry
EXPLANATION

The Cauvery tribunal was established to resolve water disputes among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry.

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Which Tamil writer composed the 'Manimekhalai', one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature?
A Kambar
B Sattanar
C Ilango Adigal
D Ottakoottan
Correct Answer:  C. Ilango Adigal
EXPLANATION

Ilango Adigal, a Jain monk, authored the Manimekhalai epic dealing with Buddhist and Jain themes.

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In Tamil Nadu's governance structure, which commission is responsible for delimitation of assembly constituencies?
A State Election Commission
B Electoral Commission
C Union Election Commission
D Delimitation Commission
Correct Answer:  D. Delimitation Commission
EXPLANATION

The Delimitation Commission is responsible for demarcating assembly and parliamentary constituencies in India.

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Which Chera ruler's court was visited by Roman merchants according to historical accounts?
A Cheraman Perumal
B Senguttuvan
C Imayavaramban Nedum Cheralathan
D Vel Karikala
Correct Answer:  B. Senguttuvan
EXPLANATION

Senguttuvan, the Chera ruler, maintained extensive trade relations with Roman merchants during the Sangam period.

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