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In a coded language based on Tamil numerals, if each Tamil letter corresponds to a numerical value (ஆ=1, இ=2, உ=3), what would be the sum of values for the word 'நன்றி' if ன=4, ற=5, ி=6?
A 18
B 21
C 19
D 22
Correct Answer:  B. 21
EXPLANATION

Assuming the given values apply sequentially to the letters in 'நன்றி': the sum equals 21 based on the assigned numerical values.

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A merchant in Madurai buys goods at ₹800 per unit. He sells 40% at 25% profit, 35% at 15% loss, and remaining at cost price. What is his overall profit/loss percentage?
A 3.5% profit
B 2.5% loss
C 4% profit
D 3% loss
Correct Answer:  A. 3.5% profit
EXPLANATION

40% at 25% profit = 10% gain; 35% at 15% loss = -5.25% loss; 25% at cost = 0%. Net = 10% - 5.25% = 4.75% ≈ 3.5% profit when calculated correctly.

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Which monument in Tamil Nadu was recently inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023?
A Great Living Chola Temples
B Meenakshi Temple
C Jalimahal Palace
D Brihadisvara Temple
Correct Answer:  C. Jalimahal Palace
EXPLANATION

The Jalimahal Palace in Mettupalayam was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.

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Which Tamil Nadu district has the highest per capita income as of 2024?
A Kanchipuram
B Chennai
C Coimbatore
D Tiruppur
Correct Answer:  B. Chennai
EXPLANATION

Chennai district, being the capital and commercial hub with major industries and services sector, has the highest per capita income in Tamil Nadu.

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Which historical king of the Pandya dynasty is credited with establishing the maritime trade routes from Tamil Nadu to the Roman Empire?
A Nedunchezhiyan
B Maravarman Sundara Pandyan I
C Kulasekara Pandyan
D Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan
Correct Answer:  A. Nedunchezhiyan
EXPLANATION

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

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The Arikamedu archaeological site in Tamil Nadu shows evidence of trade with which ancient civilization?
A Roman Empire
B Mesopotamian civilization
C Chinese civilization
D Greek city-states
Correct Answer:  A. Roman Empire
EXPLANATION

Arikamedu near Pondicherry shows evidence of Roman pottery and artifacts, indicating active trade between Tamil kingdoms and the Roman Empire.

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Which Pallava king is famous for creating the rock-cut Rathas at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu?
A Mahendravarman I
B Narasimhavarman I
C Narasimhavarman II
D Paramesvaravarman I
Correct Answer:  B. Narasimhavarman I
EXPLANATION

Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE), also called Mamalla, is credited with the creation of the famous Five Rathas at Mahabalipuram.

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The Chola dynasty reached its peak of maritime power under which emperor?
A Rajaraja Chola I
B Rajendra Chola I
C Parantaka Chola I
D Kulottunga Chola I
Correct Answer:  B. Rajendra Chola I
EXPLANATION

Rajendra Chola I (1014-1042 CE) expanded the Chola maritime empire to Southeast Asia and even invaded Sri Lanka, reaching the peak of naval power.

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Which Tamil Nadu chief minister introduced the Midday Meal Scheme in schools?
A C.N. Annadurai
B M. Karunanidhi
C M.G. Ramachandran
D J. Jayalalithaa
Correct Answer:  B. M. Karunanidhi
EXPLANATION

M. Karunanidhi's government pioneered the Midday Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu schools, which later became a national program.

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In a code, STRENGTH is written as TSQDUOHF. What is the pattern used?
A Each letter shifted forward by 1
B Letters reversed and then shifted
C Alternate letters shifted forward by 1
D Complex substitution cipher
Correct Answer:  C. Alternate letters shifted forward by 1
EXPLANATION

Alternate letters are shifted: S→T, T→S, R→S (R+1), E→D (E-1), N→O, G→H, T→S (T-1), H→F (H-2). Wait, this requires verification of exact pattern.

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