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General Studies II

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Q.41 Medium General Studies II
Which act established the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in 1981?
A Water Pollution Control Act, 1974
B Air Pollution Control Act, 1981
C Environment Protection Act, 1986
D State Pollution Control Board Act, 1981
Correct Answer:  A. Water Pollution Control Act, 1974
EXPLANATION

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board was established under the framework of the Water Pollution Control Act, 1974, and subsequently expanded under environmental legislation.

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Q.42 Medium General Studies II
The Pandya dynasty ruled which region of Tamil Nadu as their primary capital?
A Madurai
B Thanjavur
C Kanchipuram
D Tiruchirappalli
Correct Answer:  A. Madurai
EXPLANATION

Madurai served as the primary capital of the Pandya dynasty during various periods of their rule in South Tamil Nadu.

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Q.43 Medium General Studies II
Which Pallava king is famous for commissioning the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
A Narasimhavarman II
B Mahendravarman I
C Simhavishnu
D Parameshvaravarman I
Correct Answer:  A. Narasimhavarman II
EXPLANATION

Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) commissioned the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram during the 8th century CE, making it one of the oldest stone temples in South India.

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Q.44 Medium General Studies II
Which major port in Tamil Nadu was developed as part of India's maritime trade expansion and is now a major container port?
A Ennore Port
B Tuticorin Port
C Chennai Port
D Kattupalli Port
Correct Answer:  C. Chennai Port
EXPLANATION

Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is one of India's major container ports and handles significant maritime trade.

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Q.45 Medium General Studies II
Which Pallava king is credited with initiating rock-cut temple architecture in South India?
A Mahendra Varman I
B Narasimha Varman I
C Parameswar Varman I
D Simha Varman
Correct Answer:  A. Mahendra Varman I
EXPLANATION

Mahendra Varman I (600-630 CE) pioneered rock-cut temple architecture in South India, as evidenced by the Mandagapattu cave temple.

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Q.46 Medium General Studies II
What is the total number of districts in Tamil Nadu as per the 2024 reorganization?
A 32
B 33
C 34
D 35
Correct Answer:  C. 34
EXPLANATION

As of 2024, Tamil Nadu has 34 districts after various administrative reorganizations and creations of new districts.

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Q.47 Medium General Studies II
The Pandya kingdom's capital was at:
A Kanchi
B Madurai
C Tanjore
D Mahabalipuram
Correct Answer:  B. Madurai
EXPLANATION

Madurai was the historical capital of the Pandya kingdom, one of the three major dynasties of ancient Tamil Nadu.

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Q.48 Medium General Studies II
Which industry contributes the most to Tamil Nadu's GSDP as of 2024?
A Textile Industry
B Manufacturing and Industrial Sector
C Agriculture and Allied Activities
D Information Technology
Correct Answer:  B. Manufacturing and Industrial Sector
EXPLANATION

The manufacturing and industrial sector, including textiles, automobiles, and engineering goods, is the largest contributor to Tamil Nadu's GSDP.

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Q.49 Medium General Studies II
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects which two stations?
A Mettupalayam to Ooty
B Coonoor to Mettupalayam
C Ooty to Coonoor
D Salem to Ooty
Correct Answer:  A. Mettupalayam to Ooty
EXPLANATION

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills.

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Q.50 Medium General Studies II
Which Sangam literature text provides the most detailed account of early Tamil society?
A Akananuru
B Purananuru
C Silappatikaram
D Manimekalai
Correct Answer:  C. Silappatikaram
EXPLANATION

Silappatikaram is an epic poem that provides comprehensive details about social, economic, and political life in early Tamil societies.

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