Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
J. Jayalalithaa served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1991-1996 and again from 2011-2014, being the first female CM.
Gopurams (temple towers) with intricate sculptural carvings are the defining features of Dravidian temple architecture.
Tiruvalluvar, a saint-poet from Tamil Nadu, authored the Thirukkural, a timeless work of Tamil literature.
The Cauvery River is the primary source of irrigation for the Cauvery Delta, one of India's most fertile agricultural regions.
Silambam is the traditional Tamil stick fighting martial art form that has received official recognition as cultural heritage.
K. Kamaraj, Chief Minister from 1954-1962, pioneered the Midday Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu schools.
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is a Pallava architectural masterpiece, built during the reign of Narasimhavarman II in the 8th century.
The Kaveri delta is historically known as the 'Granary of South India' due to extensive rice cultivation facilitated by the river's irrigation system.
Tamil Nadu is the third-largest contributor to India's GDP after Maharashtra and Gujarat, with a significant manufacturing and service sector base.
Raja Raja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, one of India's greatest architectural achievements, completed in 1010 CE.
