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Q.1 Easy Hindi/Language
Which Chola ruler is credited with building the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur?
A Raja Raja Chola I
B Rajendra Chola I
C Parantaka Chola I
D Kulottunga Chola III
Correct Answer:  A. Raja Raja Chola I
EXPLANATION

Raja Raja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswara Temple in 1010 CE, one of the most magnificent examples of Chola architecture.

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Q.2 Easy Hindi/Language
Which Chola king is credited with building the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur during the 11th century?
A Rajaraja I
B Rajendra Chola I
C Parantaka I
D Aditya I
Correct Answer:  A. Rajaraja I
EXPLANATION

Emperor Rajaraja I (985-1014 CE) built the Brihadeeswarar Temple as a symbol of Chola power and architectural excellence during his reign.

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Q.3 Easy Hindi/Language
Which UNESCO World Heritage temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its intricate bronze sculptures from the Chola period?
A Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
B Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
C Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai
D Annamalaiyar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Correct Answer:  A. Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
EXPLANATION

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built by Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its magnificent architecture and Chola-era bronze sculptures.

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Q.4 Easy Hindi/Language
What is the primary purpose of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal established in 1990?
A Irrigation development in Tamil Nadu
B Resolution of water-sharing disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
C Flood management in the Cauvery delta
D Agricultural subsidies distribution
Correct Answer:  B. Resolution of water-sharing disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
EXPLANATION

The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was established to adjudicate and resolve disputes regarding water sharing of the Cauvery River between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states.

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Q.5 Easy Hindi/Language
The Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu commemorates which agricultural season?
A Monsoon arrival
B Harvest season
C Sowing season
D Post-harvest plowing
Correct Answer:  B. Harvest season
EXPLANATION

Pongal is celebrated in January to mark the harvest season when crops are reaped, and the new harvest is presented to the sun god.

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Q.6 Easy Hindi/Language
What is the primary occupation of the majority population in Tamil Nadu's rural areas?
A Agriculture
B Mining
C Textiles
D Fishing
Correct Answer:  A. Agriculture
EXPLANATION

Agriculture remains the primary occupation in rural Tamil Nadu, with rice, sugarcane, and cotton being major crops.

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Q.7 Easy Hindi/Language
Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu and flows through Chennai?
A Kaveri River
B Cooum River
C Bhavani River
D Tamiraparani River
Correct Answer:  A. Kaveri River
EXPLANATION

The Kaveri River is the primary river system and lifeline of Tamil Nadu, originating in the Western Ghats and flowing eastward through the state.

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Q.8 Easy Hindi/Language
In which year did Tamil Nadu adopt its current state emblem featuring the lion capital?
A 1956
B 1960
C 1965
D 1972
Correct Answer:  A. 1956
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu adopted its state emblem based on the Ashoka Lion Capital in 1956 when it was reorganized as a state under the new Indian constitution.

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Q.9 Easy Hindi/Language
Which of the following is the official language of Tamil Nadu along with English?
A Tamil
B Telugu
C Kannada
D Malayalam
Correct Answer:  A. Tamil
EXPLANATION

Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu state in India and has been recognized as a classical language by the Government of India.

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Q.10 Easy Hindi/Language
Which famous Tamil Nadu-born mathematician is known for his contributions to the theory of numbers and the Ramanujan conjecture?
A C. V. Raman
B Srinivasa Ramanujan
C Subramanian Chandrasekhar
D Har Gobind Khorana
Correct Answer:  B. Srinivasa Ramanujan
EXPLANATION

Srinivasa Ramanujan, born in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics despite limited formal training.

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