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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 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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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 of the following temples in Tamil Nadu is UNESCO World Heritage Site and built during the Vijayanagara period?
A Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
B Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
C Kapaleeswarar Temple, Chennai
D Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
Correct Answer:  B. Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
EXPLANATION

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built by Chola rulers, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Chola architecture.

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The concept of 'Tamil Sangam' (academy of poets) was revived by which Tamil Nadu ruler in modern times?
A Rajendra Chola
B E.V. Ramasamy Periyar
C Muthuramalinga Thevar
D Anna Durai
Correct Answer:  B. E.V. Ramasamy Periyar
EXPLANATION

E.V. Ramasamy Periyar revived the Tamil Sangam concept in the 20th century to promote Tamil literature and culture.

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The ancient port city of 'Kaverippattinam' was an important trading center during which period?
A Maurya period
B Sangam period
C Vijayanagara period
D British colonial period
Correct Answer:  B. Sangam period
EXPLANATION

Kaverippattinam was a major Sangam-era port city facilitating maritime trade in Tamil Nadu.

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Q.10 Medium General Studies II
Which Pallava ruler is credited with initiating the architectural style seen in the Mahabalipuram monuments?
A Narasimhavarman I
B Mahendravarman I
C Parameshvaravarman I
D Nandivarman II
Correct Answer:  A. Narasimhavarman I
EXPLANATION

Narasimhavarman I (7th century) commissioned the famous rock-cut temples and monuments at Mahabalipuram.

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