The Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu commemorates which agricultural season?
Answer: B
Pongal is celebrated in January to mark the harvest season when crops are reaped, and the new harvest is presented to the sun god.
Q.142Easy
What is the primary purpose of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal established in 1990?
Answer: B
The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was established to adjudicate and resolve disputes regarding water sharing of the Cauvery River between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states.
Q.143Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its intricate bronze sculptures from the Chola period?
Answer: A
The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built by Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its magnificent architecture and Chola-era bronze sculptures.
Q.144Easy
Which Chola king is credited with building the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur during the 11th century?
Answer: A
Emperor Rajaraja I (985-1014 CE) built the Brihadeeswarar Temple as a symbol of Chola power and architectural excellence during his reign.
Q.145Easy
Which Chola ruler is credited with building the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: A
Raja Raja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswara Temple in 1010 CE, one of the most magnificent examples of Chola architecture.
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Q.146Easy
Which Chola emperor is known as 'Napoleon of India' for his extensive conquests?
Answer: A
Rajendra Chola I (985-1014 CE) expanded the Chola empire extensively and is often compared to Napoleon for his military conquests across South India and beyond.
Q.147Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut architectural marvels from the Pallava period?
Answer: B
Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, features stunning rock-cut temples and sculptures from the 7th century Pallava dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.148Easy
Tamil Nadu's first Chief Minister was:
Answer: A
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (then Madras State) from 1952 to 1954.
Q.149Easy
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, connecting Ooty and Coonoor, is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Nilgiris district, one of the oldest mountain railways in Asia.
Q.150Easy
Which historical dynasty built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: B
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as the Big Temple, was built by Raja Raja Chola I of the Chola dynasty in 1010 CE.
Q.151Easy
Which district in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India'?
Answer: A
Thanjavur district is famous for rice production and is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India' or 'Granary of South India'.
Q.152Easy
Which of the following districts in Tamil Nadu is known for its textile industry and is called the 'Manchester of South India'?
Answer: B
Tiruppur is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its thriving textile and garment manufacturing industry.
Q.153Easy
In the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, what is the next number?
Answer: B
The differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, and the next difference is 12, so 30 + 12 = 42.
Q.154Easy
Which ancient Tamil literary work is considered the earliest and belongs to the Sangam Age?
Answer: A
Tolkappiyam is the oldest known Tamil grammatical text and literary work from the Sangam period.
Q.155Easy
Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) ranks it at which position among Indian states as of 2024?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu ranks fourth in GSDP among Indian states as per 2024 economic data.
Q.156Easy
Which Chola emperor commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: B
Rajaraj Chola I (also known as Arinjaya Chola) commissioned the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple around 1010 CE.
Q.157Easy
Which district in Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of sugarcane and has the highest number of sugar mills?
Answer: B
Tiruchirappalli district is the leading sugarcane producing region with the maximum number of operational sugar mills in Tamil Nadu.
Q.158Easy
What is the next term in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?, 49?
Answer: B
This is a sequence of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6², 7². The missing term is 6² = 36.
Q.159Easy
Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian architectural style temple in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is in Uttar Pradesh and follows North Indian (Nagara) architecture, not Dravidian style.
Q.160Easy
If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3, and there are 40 boys, how many girls are there?
Answer: B
If boys:girls = 5:3 and boys = 40, then 5x = 40, x = 8. Girls = 3x = 3(8) = 24.
