Which ancient Tamil text is primarily concerned with political science and statecraft?

The correct answer is C: Thirukkural. While Thirukkural is an ethical text, Kautilya's Arthashastra influenced Tamil political thought. However, Thirukkural addresses governance principles making it relevant to Tamil political philosophy.

The Chola dynasty's maritime trade routes extended to which of the following regions during the 9th-12th century CE?

The correct answer is B: Southeast Asia, China, and Arab countries. The Chola dynasty maintained extensive maritime trade networks connecting Southeast Asia, China, and Arab regions.

Which port in Tamil Nadu is the busiest container port in India?

The correct answer is B: Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Though JN Port is in Mumbai, Chennai Port is the major port in Tamil Nadu. As of recent data, JN Port Mumbai remains the busiest, but Chennai Port is second largest in container traffic in South India.

Which film festival, held annually in Tamil Nadu, is Asia's largest film festival?

The correct answer is C: Chennai International Film Festival. The Chennai International Film Festival is among Asia's major film festivals, showcasing international and Indian cinema.

Which is the fastest-growing Information Technology (IT) hub in Tamil Nadu after Chennai?

The correct answer is A: Coimbatore. Coimbatore has emerged as a secondary IT hub in Tamil Nadu, with growing investment in software and IT services industries.

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Reasoning & Aptitude

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Q.11 Hard Reasoning & Aptitude

In 2024, which sector contributes the maximum to Tamil Nadu's state revenue?

A Agriculture

B Manufacturing and IT services

C Tourism

D Textiles alone

Correct Answer: B. Manufacturing and IT services

EXPLANATION

Manufacturing and IT services combined form the largest revenue-generating sector for Tamil Nadu's economy in 2024.

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Q.12 Hard Reasoning & Aptitude

Which Tamil Nadu chief minister first implemented the 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' on a large scale in the state?

A C.N. Annadurai

B M. Karunanidhi

C M.G. Ramachandran

D E.V. Ramasamy

Correct Answer: B. M. Karunanidhi

EXPLANATION

M. Karunanidhi implemented the Mid-Day Meal Scheme comprehensively across Tamil Nadu schools.

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Q.13 Hard Reasoning & Aptitude

Tamil Nadu's Indus Valley civilization site at Adichanallur was discovered in which year?

A 1904

B 1915

C 1923

D 1935

Correct Answer: A. 1904

EXPLANATION

The Adichanallur archaeological site in Tamil Nadu was discovered in 1904, confirming pre-Vedic Tamil civilization.

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Q.14 Hard Reasoning & Aptitude

In a complex reasoning puzzle, if FRIEND is coded as 3-7-5-2-8-4, how would GARDEN be coded?

A 4-1-7-4-2-8

B 4-1-7-5-2-8

C 5-1-7-4-2-8

D 4-2-7-4-2-8

Correct Answer: B. 4-1-7-5-2-8

EXPLANATION

In FRIEND coding: Each letter's position in alphabet is reduced by a specific pattern. For GARDEN: G(7→1), A(1→1), R(18→7), D(4→5), E(5→2), N(14→8) following the same encoding rule.

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Q.15 Hard Reasoning & Aptitude

The ancient Tamil text 'Silappatikaram' belongs to which Sangam Age?

A First Sangam

B Second Sangam

C Third Sangam

D Post-Sangam period

Correct Answer: D. Post-Sangam period

EXPLANATION

Silappatikaram, authored by Ilango Adigal, is considered a post-Sangam literature work, written in the 5th-6th century CE.

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