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General Studies III

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

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Which saint poet of the Bhakti tradition composed the 'Tiruvacakam'?
A Appar
B Sambandar
C Manikkavacakar
D Sundarar
Correct Answer:  C. Manikkavacakar
EXPLANATION

Manikkavacakar, a 9th-century Tamil saint, composed the 'Tiruvacakam' (Sacred Utterances), a devotional work dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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The Tamraparni expedition was sent by which Mauryan emperor to Sri Lanka?
A Chandragupta Maurya
B Bindusara
C Ashoka
D Dasharatha
Correct Answer:  C. Ashoka
EXPLANATION

Emperor Ashoka sent the Tamraparni expedition to Sri Lanka, which played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism to the island nation.

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Which Pallava ruler is credited with establishing the famous Mahabalipuram rock-cut temples?
A Narasimhavarman I
B Mahendra Varman I
C Parameswaravarman I
D Simhavarman II
Correct Answer:  A. Narasimhavarman I
EXPLANATION

Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE), also known as Mamalla, commissioned the iconic rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram during the Pallava dynasty.

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The 'Bhakti Movement' in Tamil Nadu during the medieval period was primarily driven by which religious sect?
A Shaivism and Vaishnavism through Alvars and Nayanars
B Buddhism exclusively
C Jainism
D Zoroastrianism
Correct Answer:  A. Shaivism and Vaishnavism through Alvars and Nayanars
EXPLANATION

Tamil Bhakti Movement was led by Alvars (Vaishnavite saints) and Nayanars (Shaivite saints) who composed devotional hymns in Tamil, rejecting rigid Brahminical practices and promoting emotional devotion.

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What is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Policy 2024?
A Agricultural modernization only
B To foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and create 50,000 jobs in technology sectors
C To restrict foreign investment
D To promote textile industry exclusively
Correct Answer:  B. To foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and create 50,000 jobs in technology sectors
EXPLANATION

The Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Policy 2024 aims to support startups, foster innovation ecosystems, provide financial incentives, and generate employment in emerging technology sectors.

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The Tamil Nadu e-Governance initiative 'TNSCAN' primarily focuses on which area?
A Digital land records and registration
B Online tax collection
C Education portal management
D Health insurance schemes
Correct Answer:  A. Digital land records and registration
EXPLANATION

TNSCAN (Tamil Nadu Single Window e-Governance) focuses on digitizing land records, providing transparent and efficient land registration services to citizens across the state.

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Which Tamil Nadu district is the largest producer of sugarcane and has multiple sugar mills operating within it?
A Tiruppur
B Madurai
C Cuddalore
D Karur
Correct Answer:  C. Cuddalore
EXPLANATION

Cuddalore district is Tamil Nadu's leading sugarcane producer with several operational sugar mills. The region's climate and irrigation facilities support extensive sugarcane cultivation.

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What percentage of India's automobile exports are contributed by Tamil Nadu as per 2024 data?
A 18%
B 25%
C 32%
D 41%
Correct Answer:  C. 32%
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu contributes approximately 32% of India's total automobile and auto-component exports, making it a global hub for automotive manufacturing and exports.

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Which film institute in Tamil Nadu, established in 2015, is dedicated to training in animation and visual effects?
A Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
B Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Tamil Nadu
C DQ Animation Academy
D Screen Institute of Media and Animation
Correct Answer:  D. Screen Institute of Media and Animation
EXPLANATION

Screen Institute of Media and Animation, established in Chennai, focuses on training professionals in animation, visual effects, and digital media production for the entertainment industry.

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Which temple in Tamil Nadu is the largest functioning Hindu temple by area and is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha?
A Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
B Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
C Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
D Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai
Correct Answer:  A. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
EXPLANATION

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam is the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world by area, spanning 156 acres with 21 gopurams dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu).

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