Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut Pallava sculptures and bas-reliefs?

The correct answer is A: Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its rock-cut structures, shore temples, and intricate Pallava sculptures dating to the 7th-8th centuries.

Which is the southernmost point of mainland India, located in Tamil Nadu?

The correct answer is B: Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari). Cape Comorin, also known as Kanyakumari, is the southernmost tip of mainland India, located in Tamil Nadu.

Which ancient Tamil sangam is credited with the compilation of Sangam literature?

The correct answer is C: Third Sangam at Madurai. The Third Sangam at Madurai is historically documented as the sangam that compiled most of the surviving Sangam literature including the Ettutogai and Padipppattu.

Which Chola emperor is known as 'Napoleon of India' for his extensive conquests?

The correct answer is A: Rajendra Chola I. Rajendra Chola I (985-1014 CE) expanded the Chola empire extensively and is often compared to Napoleon for his military conquests across South India and beyond.

If the ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:2, and there are 450 students in total, how many girls are there?

The correct answer is B: 180 girls. Ratio 3:2 means 3+2=5 parts total. Girls = (2/5) × 450 = 180 girls.

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All General Studies I 100 General Studies II 100 General Studies III 100 Current Affairs 100 Hindi/Language 100 Reasoning & Aptitude 100

Q.181 Easy General Studies I

Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' (Ganges of the South) and flows through Tamil Nadu?

A Tungabhadra

B Godavari

C Kaveri

D Periyar

Correct Answer: C. Kaveri

EXPLANATION

The Kaveri River is regarded as the 'Dakshina Ganga' and is one of the major rivers in South India, flowing through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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Q.182 Easy General Studies I

What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?

A Coimbatore

B Chennai

C Madurai

D Salem

Correct Answer: B. Chennai

EXPLANATION

Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.

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Q.183 Easy General Studies I

Which UNESCO World Heritage site is located in Tamil Nadu and is known for its Meenakshi Temple?

A Madurai

B Kanchipuram

C Rameswaram

D Thanjavur

Correct Answer: A. Madurai

EXPLANATION

Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites and a UNESCO recognized heritage site.

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Q.184 Easy General Studies I

The Chola dynasty reached its zenith under which ruler?

A Rajaraja I

B Rajendra Chola I

C Karikala

D Parantaka I

Correct Answer: B. Rajendra Chola I

EXPLANATION

Rajendra Chola I (1014-1044 CE) expanded the Chola empire significantly, conquering territories in South India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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Q.185 Easy General Studies I

Who was the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

A C. Rajagopalachari

B K. Kamaraj

C Periyar E.V. Ramasamy

D O.P. Ramasamy

Correct Answer: A. C. Rajagopalachari

EXPLANATION

C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Madras State (1952-1954), which later became Tamil Nadu.

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Q.186 Easy General Studies I

Which ancient Tamil sangam is known as the 'Golden Age' of Tamil literature?

A First Sangam

B Second Sangam

C Third Sangam

D Fourth Sangam

Correct Answer: C. Third Sangam

EXPLANATION

The Third Sangam (1st-3rd century CE) is considered the Golden Age of Tamil literature, producing works like Silappatikaram and Manimekalai.

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