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Q.171 Medium General Studies III
Which temple in Tamil Nadu is the largest functioning Hindu temple by area and is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha?
A Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
B Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
C Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
D Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai
Correct Answer:  A. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
EXPLANATION

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam is the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world by area, spanning 156 acres with 21 gopurams dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu).

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Q.172 Medium General Studies III
Which year did Tamil Nadu achieve 100% electrification of villages across all districts?
A 2015
B 2017
C 2018
D 2019
Correct Answer:  C. 2018
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu achieved complete rural electrification in 2018 under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana and state initiatives, becoming one of the first states to do so.

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Q.173 Medium General Studies III
The Pandyan dynasty's capital city in ancient Tamil Nadu was located at which modern-day city?
A Madurai
B Thirunelveli
C Kumbakonam
D Kanchipuram
Correct Answer:  A. Madurai
EXPLANATION

Madurai served as the capital of the Pandyan Empire. The city is mentioned in ancient Tamil literature and has been a significant cultural center for over 2,500 years.

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Q.174 Medium General Studies III
What is the current rank of Tamil Nadu in terms of per capita income among Indian states as of 2024?
A 2nd
B 4th
C 6th
D 8th
Correct Answer:  B. 4th
EXPLANATION

As per recent economic data (2023-2024), Tamil Nadu ranks 4th in per capita income among Indian states, after states like Goa, Delhi, and Gujarat.

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Q.175 Medium General Studies III
The Vijayanagara Empire's administrative control over Tamil Nadu primarily lasted until which century?
A 14th century
B 15th century
C 16th century
D 17th century
Correct Answer:  C. 16th century
EXPLANATION

The Vijayanagara Empire's influence over Tamil Nadu regions began in the 14th century but declined significantly after the Battle of Talikota (1565), with their control weakening through the 17th century.

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Q.176 Medium General Studies III
Which dynasty ruled Tamil Nadu for the longest period in ancient history?
A Cholas
B Pandyas
C Pallavas
D Chalukyas
Correct Answer:  A. Cholas
EXPLANATION

The Chola dynasty ruled for approximately 400 years, making it the longest-ruling dynasty in Tamil Nadu's ancient history.

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Q.177 Medium General Studies III
Which sector contributes the largest revenue to Tamil Nadu's state GDP?
A Agriculture
B Manufacturing and textiles
C Services sector
D Mining
Correct Answer:  C. Services sector
EXPLANATION

The services sector, including IT, telecommunications, and tourism, contributes the largest percentage to Tamil Nadu's GSDP in recent years.

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Q.178 Medium General Studies III
Which ancient script was primarily used in Tamil Nadu during the Sangam age?
A Brahmi script
B Tamil script
C Grantha script
D Devanagari script
Correct Answer:  A. Brahmi script
EXPLANATION

During the Sangam age, Brahmi script was used in Tamil Nadu inscriptions, which later evolved into the Tamil script.

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Q.179 Medium General Studies III
Which organization is responsible for protecting Tamil Nadu's marine resources and coastal areas?
A NIOT
B Ministry of Earth Sciences
C IUCN
D Tamil Nadu State Fisheries Department
Correct Answer:  D. Tamil Nadu State Fisheries Department
EXPLANATION

The Tamil Nadu State Fisheries Department manages and protects the state's marine resources, fisheries, and coastal development.

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Q.180 Medium General Studies III
Which district in Tamil Nadu is the leading producer of spices and is known for its cardamom cultivation?
A Idukki
B Nilgiris
C Coimbatore
D Madurai
Correct Answer:  B. Nilgiris
EXPLANATION

The Nilgiris district is known for spice cultivation, particularly cardamom, pepper, and other high-value spices in the Western Ghats region.

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