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Which ancient Tamil literary work, compiled around 300 BCE, is considered the earliest extant Tamil text and reflects Sangam period culture?
A Thirukkural
B Akananuru
C Silappatikaram
D Purananuru
Correct Answer:  D. Purananuru
EXPLANATION

Purananuru is one of the Eight Anthologies (Ettuthokai) of Sangam literature, representing the earliest and most authentic Tamil literary works reflecting the Sangam age.

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Which of the following sequences correctly lists Tamil Nadu's major ports by cargo handling capacity in 2024?
A Chennai Port, Ennore Port, Paradip Port
B Chennai Port, Ennore Port, Thoothukudi Port
C Thoothukudi Port, Chennai Port, Ennore Port
D Ennore Port, Thoothukudi Port, Visakhapatnam Port
Correct Answer:  B. Chennai Port, Ennore Port, Thoothukudi Port
EXPLANATION

Chennai Port remains the largest, followed by Ennore Port and Thoothukudi Port in terms of cargo handling capacity in Tamil Nadu.

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If a textile factory in Tamil Nadu produces 500 units daily and exports 60% of production while supplying 25% to domestic markets, what percentage goes to storage?
A 10%
B 15%
C 20%
D 25%
Correct Answer:  B. 15%
EXPLANATION

Export = 60%, Domestic = 25%, Total accounted = 85%, Remaining for storage = 100% - 85% = 15%.

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The Tamil Nadu government launched which major economic initiative in 2024 to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the state?
A Silicon Valley of South Initiative
B Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Policy 2024
C SEMI-TAMIL Scheme
D Chip Manufacturing Excellence Scheme
Correct Answer:  B. Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Policy 2024
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu announced the Semiconductor Policy 2024 to establish semiconductor manufacturing clusters and attract major global manufacturers to compete with other states.

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A man starts at point A and travels 10 km north, then 15 km east, then 10 km south. What is his current displacement from point A?
A 10 km
B 15 km
C 20 km
D 25 km
Correct Answer:  B. 15 km
EXPLANATION

North 10 km - South 10 km cancel out vertically. Net displacement is 15 km east from point A.

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What percentage of India's textile production comes from Tamil Nadu?
A 25%
B 35%
C 45%
D 55%
Correct Answer:  C. 45%
EXPLANATION

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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In a coded language, if TAMIL is written as UBNJM, how will NADU be written?
A OBEV
B PCEV
C OAEV
D PBDV
Correct Answer:  A. OBEV
EXPLANATION

Each letter is shifted by 1 position forward. T→U, A→B, M→N, I→J, L→M. Similarly, N→O, A→B, D→E, U→V. So NADU = OBEV.

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Which Tamil Nadu city is known as the 'Detroit of Asia' due to its automobile industry?
A Coimbatore
B Ranipet
C Sriperumbudur
D Hosur
Correct Answer:  A. Coimbatore
EXPLANATION

Coimbatore is known as the 'Detroit of Asia' because of its thriving automobile and two-wheeler manufacturing industry.

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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Tamil Nadu connects which two stations?
A Mettupalayam to Ooty
B Coimbatore to Ooty
C Coonoor to Ketti
D Udagamandalam to Mettupalayam
Correct Answer:  A. Mettupalayam to Ooty
EXPLANATION

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, connects Mettupalayam to Ooty and is one of the oldest rack railways in India.

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Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A 40
B 42
C 45
D 48
Correct Answer:  B. 42
EXPLANATION

The series follows the pattern n(n+1): 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42.

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