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Q.21 Medium Hindi/Language
The Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the world's richest temples, is located in which neighboring state but has strong cultural ties with Tamil Nadu?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Karnataka
C Telangana
D Kerala
Correct Answer:  A. Andhra Pradesh
EXPLANATION

The Tirupati Balaji Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh but has profound cultural and religious significance to Tamil devotees and Tamil culture.

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Q.22 Medium Hindi/Language
Which Tamil Nadu district has the highest literacy rate according to the 2021 census?
A Kanyakumari
B Nilgiris
C Chennai
D Coimbatore
Correct Answer:  A. Kanyakumari
EXPLANATION

Kanyakumari district consistently maintains one of the highest literacy rates in Tamil Nadu, exceeding 92% in recent census data.

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Q.23 Medium Hindi/Language
Which ancient Chola ruler commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
A Rajaraja Chola I
B Rajendra Chola I
C Parantaka Chola
D Karikala Chola
Correct Answer:  A. Rajaraja Chola I
EXPLANATION

Rajaraja Chola I, who ruled from 985-1014 CE, commissioned the construction of the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Q.24 Medium Hindi/Language
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of which mineral in India?
A Iron Ore
B Limestone
C Ilmenite
D Mica
Correct Answer:  C. Ilmenite
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of Ilmenite (titanium ore) in India after Odisha, with significant deposits in coastal areas.

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Q.25 Medium Hindi/Language
The Mangrove Conservation Initiative in Tamil Nadu primarily focuses on protecting mangroves in which region?
A Vedanthangal
B Pichavaram
C Pulicat Lake
D Kodaikanal
Correct Answer:  B. Pichavaram
EXPLANATION

Pichavaram in Chengalpattu district has one of the largest mangrove forests in India and is a focus of conservation efforts.

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Q.26 Medium Hindi/Language
Which Tamil Nadu district is the largest salt-producing region in India?
A Kanyakumari
B Tirunelveli
C Ramanathapuram
D Thoothukudi
Correct Answer:  D. Thoothukudi
EXPLANATION

Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is the largest salt-producing district in India, known for its salt pans and salt production.

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Q.27 Medium Hindi/Language
The Tamil language has been classified as a classical language by the Indian government in which year?
A 2001
B 2003
C 2004
D 2005
Correct Answer:  C. 2004
EXPLANATION

Tamil was declared a classical language by the Government of India in 2004, making it one of the earliest classical languages.

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Q.28 Medium Hindi/Language
Which Tamil Nadu institution is Asia's oldest medical college, established in 1835?
A Stanley Medical College
B Madras Medical College
C Christian Medical College, Vellore
D Sri Ramachandra University
Correct Answer:  B. Madras Medical College
EXPLANATION

Madras Medical College, established in 1835, is the oldest medical college in Asia.

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Q.29 Medium Hindi/Language
The Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu was significantly influenced by which group of saints?
A Alvars and Nayanars
B Siddhas and Avvaiyar
C Jain monks and scholars
D Buddhist monks and teachers
Correct Answer:  A. Alvars and Nayanars
EXPLANATION

The Alvars (devotees of Vishnu) and Nayanars (devotees of Shiva) were the primary saints who led the Tamil Bhakti movement.

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Q.30 Medium Hindi/Language
Which port city in Tamil Nadu was a major center of pearl fishing during the Chola period?
A Mylapore
B Pondicherry
C Korkai
D Tranquebar
Correct Answer:  C. Korkai
EXPLANATION

Korkai, in the Tirunelveli district, was renowned as a major pearl fishing and trading center in ancient Tamil Nadu.

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