The Chola dynasty's administrative system was based on the division of land into which units?

The correct answer is C: Valanad, Nadus, and Kottaram. The Chola administrative system divided territories into Valanad (districts), Nadus (subdivisions), and Kottaram (villages), with a sophisticated bureaucratic structure.

Which ancient Chola ruler commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?

The correct answer is A: Rajaraja Chola I. Rajaraja Chola I, who ruled from 985-1014 CE, commissioned the construction of the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Pichavaram mangrove forests in Tamil Nadu are located in which district?

The correct answer is B: Cuddalore. The Pichavaram mangrove forests, the second-largest mangrove ecosystem in India, are located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following film industries is NOT based in Tamil Nadu?

The correct answer is C: Telugu film industry. The Telugu film industry is based in Telangana/Andhra Pradesh, while Tamil, Kannada industries have significant presence in Tamil Nadu. This is a straightforward elimination question.

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

The correct answer is A: 1904. The Adichanallur archaeological site in Tamil Nadu was discovered in 1904, confirming pre-Vedic Tamil civilization.

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Q.111 Hard General Studies I

The Cauvery River water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka was last adjudicated by which tribunal?

A Interstate Water Disputes Tribunal - 2007

B Supreme Court final verdict 2018

C Cauvery Waters Disputes Tribunal 1992

D National Green Tribunal

Correct Answer: C. Cauvery Waters Disputes Tribunal 1992

EXPLANATION

The Cauvery Waters Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) issued its final award in 1992, though the implementation and subsequent disputes continue with Supreme Court interventions as recent as 2018.

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Q.112 Hard General Studies I

The 'Kongu Nadu' historical region corresponds to which present-day area of Tamil Nadu?

A Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts

B Madurai and Dindigul districts

C Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts

D Salem and Krishnagiri districts

Correct Answer: A. Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts

EXPLANATION

Kongu Nadu, a historical region of the Chola and Pandya empires, corresponds to the present-day Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts in Western Tamil Nadu.

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Q.113 Hard General Studies I

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

A Paradip Port

B Jawaharlal Nehru Port

C Cochin Port

D Adani Port at Mundra

Correct Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru Port

EXPLANATION

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.

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Q.114 Hard General Studies I

As of 2024, what is the total number of districts in Tamil Nadu?

A 27

B 31

C 32

D 38

Correct Answer: D. 38

EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu has 38 districts as per the latest administrative reorganization, including districts created through subdivision of larger districts.

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