Which Tamil Nadu district leads in the production of spices, particularly black pepper and turmeric?
Answer: A
Erode district, located in the Nilgiri foothills, is known as the 'Spice Garden of India' and leads in spice production, especially black pepper and turmeric.
Q.22Easy
Which of the following is the longest river in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Kaveri River, also known as Cauvery, is the longest river in Tamil Nadu with a total length of 805 km, and it shares its course with Karnataka.
Q.23Easy
Which Tamil Nadu port is known as the 'Gateway of Tamil Nadu'?
Answer: A
Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is the primary and oldest port in Tamil Nadu, established in 1881, and serves as the gateway for maritime trade.
Q.24Easy
Which government initiative in Tamil Nadu aims to provide nutritious meals to students in government schools?
Answer: A
The Mid Day Meal Scheme, implemented nationwide and particularly in Tamil Nadu, provides nutritious meals to students to improve their health and school attendance.
Q.25Easy
Which Tamil Nadu city is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its textile industry?
Answer: B
Tiruppur is renowned for its highly developed textile and garment industry and is often referred to as the 'Manchester of South India' or 'Knitwear Capital of India'.
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Q.26Easy
Which of the following film industries is NOT based in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
The Telugu film industry is based in Telangana/Andhra Pradesh, while Tamil, Kannada industries have significant presence in Tamil Nadu. This is a straightforward elimination question.
Q.27Easy
Which of the following is the primary cash crop of Tamil Nadu contributing significantly to the state's agricultural economy?
Answer: C
Coconut is a major cash crop in Tamil Nadu, making the state one of the leading coconut producers in India.
Q.28Easy
What is the primary objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' (PMKVY) in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
PMKVY focuses on skill development and vocational training to enhance employability of Indian youth.
Q.29Easy
Which Tamil Nadu city is a major hub for automobile and textile manufacturing industries?
Answer: B
Coimbatore is known as the 'Detroit of India' for its automobile manufacturing and a major textile hub.
Q.30Easy
Which classical art form of Tamil Nadu is known for its rigorous training system and hand gestures called 'Mudras'?
Answer: B
Bharatanatyam is the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu, known for its precise mudras and technical excellence.
Q.31Easy
The 'Nilgiris' hill station in Tamil Nadu is known primarily for cultivation of which crop?
Answer: B
Nilgiris is famous for its tea plantations and is one of India's major tea-producing regions.
Q.32Easy
Which of the following is the primary source of revenue for Tamil Nadu's state exchequer as of 2024?
Answer: A
GST collections form the major source of state revenue in India's current fiscal structure. Tamil Nadu, being an industrialized state, generates significant GST revenue from manufacturing and services sector.
