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Q.141 Medium Current Affairs
Which Tamil Nadu district has the largest area?
A Villupuram
B Tirunelveli
C Madurai
D Erode
Correct Answer:  B. Tirunelveli
EXPLANATION

Tirunelveli (formerly Tinnevelly) is the largest district by area in Tamil Nadu.

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Q.142 Medium Current Affairs
In which year did Tamil Nadu become the first state to introduce the 'Dravidian Model' of governance?
A 1947
B 1956
C 1965
D 1972
Correct Answer:  C. 1965
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu adopted the Dravidian Model under C.N. Annadurai in 1965, focusing on social justice and indigenous Tamil culture.

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Q.143 Medium Current Affairs
Which river is the longest in Tamil Nadu?
A Kaveri
B Cooum
C Adyar
D Palar
Correct Answer:  A. Kaveri
EXPLANATION

The Kaveri River is the longest river in Tamil Nadu, spanning approximately 765 km, and is known as the 'Ganga of the South'.

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Q.144 Medium Current Affairs
Which is the fastest-growing Information Technology (IT) hub in Tamil Nadu after Chennai?
A Coimbatore
B Tiruppur
C Madurai
D Kancheepuram
Correct Answer:  A. Coimbatore
EXPLANATION

Coimbatore has emerged as a secondary IT hub in Tamil Nadu, with growing investment in software and IT services industries.

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Q.145 Medium Current Affairs
What was the primary purpose of constructing the Grand Anicut (Kallanai) dam?
A Hydroelectric power generation
B Flood control and irrigation
C Navigation
D Drinking water supply
Correct Answer:  B. Flood control and irrigation
EXPLANATION

The Grand Anicut, built by the Cholas across the Kaveri river, was designed for irrigation and flood control, demonstrating ancient Tamil engineering.

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Q.146 Medium Current Affairs
The Periyar National Park, known for its tiger reserve, is primarily located in which state but borders Tamil Nadu?
A Karnataka
B Kerala
C Andhra Pradesh
D Puducherry
Correct Answer:  B. Kerala
EXPLANATION

Periyar National Park is in Kerala's Idukki district but shares borders with Tamil Nadu's Theni district.

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Q.147 Medium Current Affairs
Which is the driest region in Tamil Nadu with minimal rainfall?
A Nilgiris
B Pudukkottai
C Ramanathapuram
D Kanyakumari
Correct Answer:  C. Ramanathapuram
EXPLANATION

Ramanathapuram district experiences the least rainfall in Tamil Nadu, being in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats.

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Q.148 Medium Current Affairs
The Bhakti movement in South India was significantly influenced by which saint?
A Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
B Adi Shankara
C Basaveshwara
D Saint Thirunavukkarasu
Correct Answer:  D. Saint Thirunavukkarasu
EXPLANATION

Saint Thirunavukkarasu (Appar) and other Nayanars were key figures in the Tamil Bhakti movement, promoting devotional worship in Tamil Nadu.

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Q.149 Medium Current Affairs
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its ancient rock-cut caves?
A Meenakshi Temple
B Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram
C Tanjavur Big Temple
D Kanyakumari Temple
Correct Answer:  B. Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram
EXPLANATION

Arjuna's Penance and the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram are UNESCO World Heritage Sites featuring rock-cut sculptures and caves from the Pallava period.

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Q.150 Medium Current Affairs
What is the total area of Tamil Nadu according to the 2024 census data?
A 130,060 sq km
B 127,724 sq km
C 132,143 sq km
D 125,000 sq km
Correct Answer:  B. 127,724 sq km
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu covers an area of approximately 127,724 sq km, making it the eleventh largest state in India by area.

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