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General Studies III

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

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Which port in Tamil Nadu is the largest container port in India?
A Ennore Port
B Chennai Port
C Kamarajar Port
D Thoothukudi Port
Correct Answer:  B. Chennai Port
EXPLANATION

Chennai Port is one of the major ports in India and handles the largest container traffic in the country, making it crucial for Tamil Nadu's maritime trade.

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The Palk Strait separates Tamil Nadu from which other region?
A Sri Lanka
B Andaman Islands
C Nicobar Islands
D Maldives
Correct Answer:  A. Sri Lanka
EXPLANATION

The Palk Strait is a shallow body of water separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, historically significant in trade and cultural exchanges.

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Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Gateway to South India' and serves as a major IT hub?
A Bangalore
B Coimbatore
C Chennai
D Trichy
Correct Answer:  C. Chennai
EXPLANATION

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, serves as the gateway to South India with a significant IT industry presence, ports, and manufacturing sectors.

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Which historical figure is credited with composing the Thirukkural, a celebrated Tamil literary work?
A Kambar
B Thiruvalluvar
C Ilango Adigal
D Sattanar
Correct Answer:  B. Thiruvalluvar
EXPLANATION

Thiruvalluvar is the legendary author of Thirukkural, a collection of 1330 couplets offering ethical and moral wisdom in Tamil literature.

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The Cauvery River, which is crucial to Tamil Nadu's irrigation, originates from which state?
A Tamil Nadu
B Karnataka
C Andhra Pradesh
D Telangana
Correct Answer:  B. Karnataka
EXPLANATION

The Cauvery River originates in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu, serving as a major source of irrigation and drinking water.

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Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its textile industry?
A Coimbatore
B Tiruppur
C Salem
D Erode
Correct Answer:  B. Tiruppur
EXPLANATION

Tiruppur is renowned for its textile and garment manufacturing industries, earning it the nickname 'Manchester of South India'. It exports significant quantities of knitwear globally.

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What is the traditional dance form of Tamil Nadu?
A Kathak
B Bharatanatyam
C Mohiniyattam
D Kuchipudi
Correct Answer:  B. Bharatanatyam
EXPLANATION

Bharatanatyam is the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu, originating from temple traditions and codified by Bharata's Natyashastra principles.

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Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu?
A Godavari
B Kaveri
C Periyar
D Tamiraparani
Correct Answer:  B. Kaveri
EXPLANATION

The Kaveri River is the principal river of Tamil Nadu and is crucial for agriculture and irrigation, earning it the title 'Lifeline of Tamil Nadu'.

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Which Sangam literature text contains stories of Tamil kings and warriors?
A Silappatikaram
B Manimegalai
C Purananuru
D Akananuru
Correct Answer:  C. Purananuru
EXPLANATION

Purananuru is a collection of 400 poems in Sangam literature that praise Tamil kings and their martial exploits and generosity.

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What is the current capital of Tamil Nadu?
A Madurai
B Chennai
C Coimbatore
D Trichy
Correct Answer:  B. Chennai
EXPLANATION

Chennai (formerly Madras) has been the capital of Tamil Nadu since the state's formation in 1956.

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