Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu and is one of the oldest languages in India.
Q.122Easy
In which year did Tamil Nadu become a separate state?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu was formed on 26 January 1956 as Madras State following the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
Q.123Easy
What is the capital city of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu.
Q.124Easy
Which port in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Gateway of South India'?
Answer: B
Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is one of the oldest and largest ports in India.
Q.125Easy
What is the main agricultural product of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Rice is the primary agricultural product and staple crop of Tamil Nadu.
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Q.126Easy
Which Chola ruler is credited with building the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: A
Raja Raja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, one of India's greatest architectural achievements, completed in 1010 CE.
Q.127Easy
Tamil Nadu's contribution to India's GDP (as of 2024) ranks it at which position among Indian states?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu is the third-largest contributor to India's GDP after Maharashtra and Gujarat, with a significant manufacturing and service sector base.
Q.128Easy
The Kaveri River delta in Tamil Nadu is known for producing which crop extensively?
Answer: C
The Kaveri delta is historically known as the 'Granary of South India' due to extensive rice cultivation facilitated by the river's irrigation system.
Q.129Easy
The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple is an example of which dynasty's architectural style?
Answer: B
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is a Pallava architectural masterpiece, built during the reign of Narasimhavarman II in the 8th century.
Q.130Easy
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister is known for implementing the Midday Meal Scheme on a large scale in the 1960s?
Answer: A
K. Kamaraj, Chief Minister from 1954-1962, pioneered the Midday Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu schools.
Q.131Easy
What is the traditional Tamil martial art form that is now recognized by the government as an intangible cultural heritage?
Answer: A
Silambam is the traditional Tamil stick fighting martial art form that has received official recognition as cultural heritage.
Q.132Easy
Which Tamil Nadu river is considered the lifeline of agriculture in the Cauvery Delta region?
Answer: B
The Cauvery River is the primary source of irrigation for the Cauvery Delta, one of India's most fertile agricultural regions.
Q.133Easy
Who authored the famous work 'Thirukkural' which contains 1330 couplets on ethics and morality?
Answer: C
Tiruvalluvar, a saint-poet from Tamil Nadu, authored the Thirukkural, a timeless work of Tamil literature.
Q.134Easy
The Dravidian architectural style characteristic of Tamil Nadu temples is most prominently seen in which architectural feature?
Answer: B
Gopurams (temple towers) with intricate sculptural carvings are the defining features of Dravidian temple architecture.
Q.135Easy
Who was the first female Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
J. Jayalalithaa served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1991-1996 and again from 2011-2014, being the first female CM.
Q.136Easy
Which famous Tamil Nadu-born mathematician is known for his contributions to the theory of numbers and the Ramanujan conjecture?
Answer: B
Srinivasa Ramanujan, born in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics despite limited formal training.
Q.137Easy
Which of the following is the official language of Tamil Nadu along with English?
Answer: A
Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu state in India and has been recognized as a classical language by the Government of India.
Q.138Easy
In which year did Tamil Nadu adopt its current state emblem featuring the lion capital?
Answer: A
Tamil Nadu adopted its state emblem based on the Ashoka Lion Capital in 1956 when it was reorganized as a state under the new Indian constitution.
Q.139Easy
Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu and flows through Chennai?
Answer: A
The Kaveri River is the primary river system and lifeline of Tamil Nadu, originating in the Western Ghats and flowing eastward through the state.
Q.140Easy
What is the primary occupation of the majority population in Tamil Nadu's rural areas?
Answer: A
Agriculture remains the primary occupation in rural Tamil Nadu, with rice, sugarcane, and cotton being major crops.
