Which ancient Tamil literature text is also known as 'Akananuru'?

The correct answer is B: A collection of 400 poems from Sangam literature. Akananuru refers to 400 ancient Tamil poems from the Sangam Age, preserved in Sangam literature collections.

Which ancient Tamil kingdom is credited with the first maritime trade with the Roman Empire?

The correct answer is B: Pandya Kingdom. The Pandya Kingdom maintained extensive maritime trade contacts with the Roman Empire, as evidenced by archaeological findings and ancient texts.

The 'Nilgiris' hill station in Tamil Nadu is known primarily for cultivation of which crop?

The correct answer is B: Tea. Nilgiris is famous for its tea plantations and is one of India's major tea-producing regions.

Which historical king of the Pandya dynasty is credited with establishing the maritime trade routes from Tamil Nadu to the Roman Empire?

The correct answer is A: Nedunchezhiyan. Nedunchezhiyan is mentioned in the Sangam literature as having established significant maritime trade relations with the Roman Empire during the Pandya dynasty.

If a textile factory in Tamil Nadu produces 500 units daily and exports 60% of production while supplying 25% to domestic markets, what percentage goes to storage?

The correct answer is B: 15%. Export = 60%, Domestic = 25%, Total accounted = 85%, Remaining for storage = 100% - 85% = 15%.

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Q.21 Hard Hindi/Language

Who was the first Chief Minister of Madras State (Tamil Nadu)?

A C. Rajagopalachari

B M. Karunanidhi

C M.G. Ramachandran

D K. Kamaraj

Correct Answer: A. C. Rajagopalachari

EXPLANATION

C. Rajagopalachari was the first Chief Minister of Madras State after independence.

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Q.22 Hard Hindi/Language

Which language movement was initiated by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy in Tamil Nadu?

A Hindi opposition movement

B Dravidian movement

C Tamil language purity movement

D Self-respect movement

Correct Answer: D. Self-respect movement

EXPLANATION

Periyar initiated the Self-Respect Movement to promote Tamil language and Dravidian culture.

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Q.23 Hard Hindi/Language

Which Pandya king was known for his extensive trade relations with Rome?

A Nedunchezhiyan

B Tirumalai Nayak

C Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan

D Maravarman Rajasimha

Correct Answer: A. Nedunchezhiyan

EXPLANATION

Pandya kings, particularly Nedunchezhiyan, maintained extensive maritime trade relations with Rome and other foreign powers.

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