The Sangam Literature period in Tamil Nadu is primarily associated with which three kingdoms?
Answer: A
The Sangam period (300 BCE-300 CE) saw the flourishing of Chola, Pandya, and Chera kingdoms, which together dominated the Tamil region and patronized the famous Sangam literature.
Q.22Easy
Which ancient Tamil poet is credited with composing the 'Silappatikaram', one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature?
Answer: A
Ilango Adigal, a Jain monk, authored 'Silappatikaram' (The Tale of an Anklet), a monumental work of classical Tamil literature focusing on ethics, justice, and devotion.
Q.23Easy
As of 2024, which port in Tamil Nadu handles the highest cargo volume and is ranked among India's major ports?
Answer: B
Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is Tamil Nadu's primary port, handling the largest cargo volume and serving as a major hub for India's maritime trade with advanced container facilities.
Q.24Easy
What is the total number of districts in Tamil Nadu as of 2024?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu has 35 districts as of 2024 after the creation of new districts including Tirupathur, Ranipet, and Chengalpattu.
Q.25Easy
Which river is considered the 'Ganges of South India' and flows through Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Cauvery River is often referred to as the 'Ganges of South India' and is of immense cultural and economic importance to Tamil Nadu.
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Q.26Easy
In the 2024 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, which political alliance won the majority?
Answer: B
The DMK-led alliance secured a majority in the 2024 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, continuing their governance.
Q.27Easy
Which Tamil Nadu district has the highest population density as per 2021 census?
Answer: A
Chennai district has the highest population density in Tamil Nadu with over 26,000 persons per square kilometer.
Q.28Easy
The 'Tirunelveli Halwa' production is associated with which Tamil Nadu district's economy?
Answer: A
Tirunelveli is famous for its traditional halwa production, which is a significant part of the district's culinary heritage and informal economy.
Q.29Easy
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu e-Governance initiative launched in 2023-2024?
Answer: A
The Tamil Nadu e-Governance initiative focuses on digitizing government services to improve citizen access and reduce bureaucratic delays. This aligns with the state's Digital Tamil Nadu vision.
Q.30Easy
Which ancient Tamil grammatical text, composed during the Sangam period, is known as the 'Ilakkanaguru' (teacher of grammar)?
Answer: A
Tholkappiyam is the earliest known Tamil grammar text and is revered as the foundational work on Tamil grammar. It predates other literary works and is attributed to Tholkappiyar.
