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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

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Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Gateway to South India' and serves as a major IT hub?
A Bangalore
B Coimbatore
C Chennai
D Trichy
Correct Answer:  C. Chennai
EXPLANATION

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, serves as the gateway to South India with a significant IT industry presence, ports, and manufacturing sectors.

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Which historical figure is credited with composing the Thirukkural, a celebrated Tamil literary work?
A Kambar
B Thiruvalluvar
C Ilango Adigal
D Sattanar
Correct Answer:  B. Thiruvalluvar
EXPLANATION

Thiruvalluvar is the legendary author of Thirukkural, a collection of 1330 couplets offering ethical and moral wisdom in Tamil literature.

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The Cauvery River, which is crucial to Tamil Nadu's irrigation, originates from which state?
A Tamil Nadu
B Karnataka
C Andhra Pradesh
D Telangana
Correct Answer:  B. Karnataka
EXPLANATION

The Cauvery River originates in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu, serving as a major source of irrigation and drinking water.

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Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its textile industry?
A Coimbatore
B Tiruppur
C Salem
D Erode
Correct Answer:  B. Tiruppur
EXPLANATION

Tiruppur is renowned for its textile and garment manufacturing industries, earning it the nickname 'Manchester of South India'. It exports significant quantities of knitwear globally.

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What is the traditional dance form of Tamil Nadu?
A Kathak
B Bharatanatyam
C Mohiniyattam
D Kuchipudi
Correct Answer:  B. Bharatanatyam
EXPLANATION

Bharatanatyam is the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu, originating from temple traditions and codified by Bharata's Natyashastra principles.

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Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu?
A Godavari
B Kaveri
C Periyar
D Tamiraparani
Correct Answer:  B. Kaveri
EXPLANATION

The Kaveri River is the principal river of Tamil Nadu and is crucial for agriculture and irrigation, earning it the title 'Lifeline of Tamil Nadu'.

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Which Sangam literature text contains stories of Tamil kings and warriors?
A Silappatikaram
B Manimegalai
C Purananuru
D Akananuru
Correct Answer:  C. Purananuru
EXPLANATION

Purananuru is a collection of 400 poems in Sangam literature that praise Tamil kings and their martial exploits and generosity.

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What is the current capital of Tamil Nadu?
A Madurai
B Chennai
C Coimbatore
D Trichy
Correct Answer:  B. Chennai
EXPLANATION

Chennai (formerly Madras) has been the capital of Tamil Nadu since the state's formation in 1956.

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Which of the following is the primary source of revenue for Tamil Nadu's state exchequer as of 2024?
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections
B Agricultural taxation
C Tourism revenues from hill stations
D Industrial licensing fees
Correct Answer:  A. Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections
EXPLANATION

GST collections form the major source of state revenue in India's current fiscal structure. Tamil Nadu, being an industrialized state, generates significant GST revenue from manufacturing and services sector.

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The 'Nilgiris' hill station in Tamil Nadu is known primarily for cultivation of which crop?
A Spices
B Tea
C Coffee
D Cardamom
Correct Answer:  B. Tea
EXPLANATION

Nilgiris is famous for its tea plantations and is one of India's major tea-producing regions.

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