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Q.101 Hard General Studies I
The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple's construction is attributed to which Pallava monarch?
A Mahendra Pallava
B Narasimhavarman I
C Rajasimha
D Parameswara I
Correct Answer:  B. Narasimhavarman I
EXPLANATION

The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built during the reign of Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) in the 7th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Q.102 Hard General Studies I
The Nayak system during the Deccan Sultanate period in Tamil Nadu was primarily characterized by:
A Centralized bureaucratic control
B Military feudalism with autonomous regional commanders
C Democratic governance
D Joint rule by multiple kingdoms
Correct Answer:  B. Military feudalism with autonomous regional commanders
EXPLANATION

The Nayak system involved granting military fiefdoms to Nayaks (commanders) who had significant autonomy in their regions while maintaining allegiance to the sultanate.

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Q.103 Hard General Studies I
The 'Bhakti Movement' in Tamil Nadu was significantly influenced by which social reformer from the 19th century?
A Rammohan Roy
B Jiddu Krishnamurti
C Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
D Keshab Chandra Sen
Correct Answer:  B. Jiddu Krishnamurti
EXPLANATION

Jiddu Krishnamurti, though born in Madras (Chennai), influenced modern spiritual and philosophical thought in Tamil Nadu.

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Q.104 Hard General Studies I
Which economic survey report (2023-24) highlights Tamil Nadu's contribution to national manufacturing?
A 15.2% of national manufacturing
B 18.5% of national manufacturing
C 12.8% of national manufacturing
D 21.3% of national manufacturing
Correct Answer:  A. 15.2% of national manufacturing
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu contributes approximately 15.2% to India's national manufacturing output, making it a crucial industrial state.

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Q.105 Hard General Studies I
The 'Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College' in Tamil Nadu was founded in which year?
A 1888
B 1891
C 1897
D 1902
Correct Answer:  B. 1891
EXPLANATION

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College in Mylapore, Chennai, was established in 1891 as part of Ramakrishna Mission's educational initiatives.

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Q.106 Hard General Studies I
The Indus Valley Civilization site 'Adichanallur' is located in which Tamil Nadu district?
A Thoothukudi
B Tirunelveli
C Kanyakumari
D Madurai
Correct Answer:  A. Thoothukudi
EXPLANATION

Adichanallur, an important Neolithic and early Iron Age site, is located in Thoothukudi district and has yielded significant archaeological findings.

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Q.107 Hard General Studies I
Which ancient Tamil sangam is traditionally believed to have been held at Madurai?
A First Sangam
B Second Sangam
C Third Sangam
D Fourth Sangam
Correct Answer:  C. Third Sangam
EXPLANATION

The Third Sangam was traditionally associated with Madurai according to Tamil literary tradition, though its historical accuracy is debated.

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Q.108 Hard General Studies I
Which Tamil Nadu scholar and social reformer founded the Satyashodhak Samaj?
A Jotirao Phule
B Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
C Annamalai Chettiar
D S. Subramaniya Iyer
Correct Answer:  B. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
EXPLANATION

Though Jotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in Maharashtra, Periyar E.V. Ramasamy was a prominent Tamil Nadu-based social reformer who spearheaded similar reform movements in the state.

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Q.109 Hard General Studies I
In which year did the Madras High Court, one of India's oldest, come into existence?
A 1862
B 1865
C 1870
D 1875
Correct Answer:  B. 1865
EXPLANATION

The Madras High Court was established in 1865 as one of the first high courts in India. It is the second oldest high court after the Calcutta High Court.

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Q.110 Hard General Studies I
The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
A Erode
B Nilgiris
C Coimbatore
D Tiruppur
Correct Answer:  A. Erode
EXPLANATION

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in Erode district and is one of Tamil Nadu's important tiger conservation areas, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

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