Which Tamil literary work is considered the oldest surviving literature of any Dravidian language?

The correct answer is D: Sangam Literature. Sangam Literature, a collection of Tamil poems from the 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE, is the oldest surviving Dravidian literature.

The Bhakti movement saint Appar (Tirunavukkarasu) composed devotional songs primarily in which language tradition?

The correct answer is B: Tamil devotional hymns (Tevaram). Appar composed the Tevaram, a collection of Tamil devotional hymns that became central to Tamil Shaiva Bhakti tradition during the 7th century CE.

The 'Bhakti Movement' in Tamil Nadu during the medieval period was primarily driven by which religious sect?

The correct answer is A: Shaivism and Vaishnavism through Alvars and Nayanars. Tamil Bhakti Movement was led by Alvars (Vaishnavite saints) and Nayanars (Shaivite saints) who composed devotional hymns in Tamil, rejecting rigid Brahminical practices and promoting emotional devotion.

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.

What percentage of India's textile production comes from Tamil Nadu?

The correct answer is C: 45%. Tamil Nadu accounts for approximately 45% of India's total textile production, making it the largest textile hub in the country.

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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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