What is the primary export product from the Tiruppur region in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Tiruppur is known as the 'Knitwear Capital of India' and is the world's largest exporter of knitted garments and hosiery products.
Q.42Easy
What is the significance of the Tirupati Temple in Tamil Nadu's religious and economic landscape?
Answer: A
Tirupati Temple, though technically in Andhra Pradesh, has immense significance for Tamil Nadu's devotees and is recognized as the world's richest temple by annual revenue, attracting millions of pilgrims annually.
Q.43Easy
Which administrative division in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its textile industry?
Answer: A
Coimbatore is historically known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its thriving textile and manufacturing industries, though Tiruppur is also a major textile hub.
Q.44Easy
The Bhakti movement saint Appar (Tirunavukkarasu) composed devotional songs primarily in which language tradition?
Answer: B
Appar composed the Tevaram, a collection of Tamil devotional hymns that became central to Tamil Shaiva Bhakti tradition during the 7th century CE.
Q.45Easy
What is the primary focus of Tamil Nadu's 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' implementation as of 2024?
Answer: A
The PM-KISAN scheme provides direct income support of Rs. 6,000 annually to eligible farmers in three installments, benefiting lakhs of Tamil Nadu farmers.
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Q.46Easy
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was constructed during which period?
Answer: A
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway was constructed in 1896 during the British colonial period and remains the only mountain railway in India using a rack-and-pinion system.
Q.47Easy
Which contemporary Tamil Nadu Chief Minister assumed office in 2024 following state assembly elections?
Answer: A
M.K. Stalin, DMK party leader, continues as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following the 2024 state assembly elections held in March-April 2024.
Q.48Easy
Which ancient Tamil sangam is associated with the compilation of the Sangam literature texts?
Answer: C
The Third Sangam, held in Madurai, is credited with compiling most of the extant Sangam literature including the Ettuthokai and Pattupattu.
Q.49Easy
Which of the following is the primary language of administration in Tamil Nadu as per the Constitution?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu adopted Tamil as its official language in 1956, with English continuing as an associate official language for inter-state communications.
Q.50Easy
The Pandya dynasty ruled Tamil Nadu primarily during which period?
Answer: C
The Pandya dynasty, after the decline of Sangam period kingdoms, rose to prominence between the 9th and 13th centuries CE under rulers like Sundara Pandya.
Q.51Easy
Which Tamil Nadu city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?
Answer: A
Coimbatore earned this title due to its extensive textile manufacturing industry and industrial development dating back to the colonial period.
Q.52Easy
The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is dedicated to which deity as the principal presiding deity?
Answer: C
The Meenakshi Temple's primary deity is Meenakshi, considered an incarnation of Parvati, with Sundareshwarar (Shiva) as the consort deity.
Q.53Easy
Which port in Tamil Nadu is recognized as a major gateway for international trade?
Answer: B
Chennai Port is one of India's oldest and busiest ports, handling significant container traffic and serving as a major international trade gateway.
Q.54Easy
The Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai primarily focuses on preservation of which art form?
Answer: A
Kalakshetra Foundation, established in 1936, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of classical Indian arts, particularly Bharatanatyam dance.
Q.55Easy
Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats located in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Anai Mudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and is located in the Idukki district of Kerala, but the highest peak within Tamil Nadu territory is Doddabetta. However, Anai Mudi is the highest in the Western Ghats region.
Q.56Easy
The 'Thirukkural' is composed of how many couplets?
Answer: A
The Thirukkural, written by Tiruvalluvar, comprises 1330 couplets divided into three sections: Aram (virtue), Porul (wealth), and Kamam (love).
Q.57Easy
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.58Easy
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.59Easy
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.60Easy
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.
