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Q.61 Medium Hindi/Language
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, connects which two major towns in Tamil Nadu?
A Ooty to Coonoor
B Coonoor to Mettupalayam
C Ooty to Mettupalayam
D Coonoor to Udagamandalam
Correct Answer:  C. Ooty to Mettupalayam
EXPLANATION

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the foothills to Ooty (Udagamandalam) in the Nilgiri Hills, built during the British era.

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Q.62 Medium Hindi/Language
Which Tamil Nadu-based textile city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?
A Tiruppur
B Erode
C Coimbatore
D Madurai
Correct Answer:  A. Tiruppur
EXPLANATION

Tiruppur is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' for its significant cotton and textile manufacturing industry and exports.

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Q.63 Medium Hindi/Language
Tamil Nadu is home to which major automobile manufacturing hub in India?
A Chennai
B Coimbatore
C Madurai
D Tiruppur
Correct Answer:  A. Chennai
EXPLANATION

Chennai (formerly Madras) is a major automobile and manufacturing hub in India, hosting plants of companies like Hyundai, Ford, and BMW.

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Q.64 Medium Hindi/Language
Which ancient Tamil grammar work is considered the oldest surviving grammar of a Dravidian language?
A Tolkaappiyam
B Silappatikaram
C Manimekhalai
D Akananuru
Correct Answer:  A. Tolkaappiyam
EXPLANATION

Tolkaappiyam is the oldest extant Tamil grammar text, composed by Tolkaappiyar, and is foundational to Tamil linguistic studies.

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Q.65 Medium Hindi/Language
The Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the world's richest temples, is located in which neighboring state but has strong cultural ties with Tamil Nadu?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Karnataka
C Telangana
D Kerala
Correct Answer:  A. Andhra Pradesh
EXPLANATION

The Tirupati Balaji Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh but has profound cultural and religious significance to Tamil devotees and Tamil culture.

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Q.66 Medium Hindi/Language
Which Tamil Nadu district has the highest literacy rate according to the 2021 census?
A Kanyakumari
B Nilgiris
C Chennai
D Coimbatore
Correct Answer:  A. Kanyakumari
EXPLANATION

Kanyakumari district consistently maintains one of the highest literacy rates in Tamil Nadu, exceeding 92% in recent census data.

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Q.67 Medium Hindi/Language
Which ancient Chola ruler commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
A Rajaraja Chola I
B Rajendra Chola I
C Parantaka Chola
D Karikala Chola
Correct Answer:  A. Rajaraja Chola I
EXPLANATION

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

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Q.68 Medium Hindi/Language
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of which mineral in India?
A Iron Ore
B Limestone
C Ilmenite
D Mica
Correct Answer:  C. Ilmenite
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of Ilmenite (titanium ore) in India after Odisha, with significant deposits in coastal areas.

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Q.69 Medium Hindi/Language
The Mangrove Conservation Initiative in Tamil Nadu primarily focuses on protecting mangroves in which region?
A Vedanthangal
B Pichavaram
C Pulicat Lake
D Kodaikanal
Correct Answer:  B. Pichavaram
EXPLANATION

Pichavaram in Chengalpattu district has one of the largest mangrove forests in India and is a focus of conservation efforts.

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Q.70 Medium Hindi/Language
Which Tamil Nadu district is the largest salt-producing region in India?
A Kanyakumari
B Tirunelveli
C Ramanathapuram
D Thoothukudi
Correct Answer:  D. Thoothukudi
EXPLANATION

Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is the largest salt-producing district in India, known for its salt pans and salt production.

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