Which ancient Tamil kingdom is credited with the construction of the famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai?
Answer: B
The Pandya Dynasty, particularly under rulers like Tirumalai Nayak, developed the Meenakshi Temple into its current magnificent form, though earlier structures existed.
Q.162Easy
In a coded language, TAMIL is written as UBNJM. How will NADU be written in the same code?
Answer: A
Each letter is shifted by 1 position forward in the alphabet: T→U, A→B, M→N, I→J, L→M. Applying same: N→O, A→B, D→E, U→V = OBEV
Q.163Easy
Which port city in Tamil Nadu was historically known as a major trading hub during the Chola period?
Answer: B
Poompuhar served as the primary port for Chola maritime trade and was a thriving commercial center connected to Southeast Asian kingdoms.
Q.164Easy
If a train travels 240 km in 4 hours, what is its average speed? How far will it travel in 7 hours at the same speed?
Answer: A
Average speed = 4240 = 60 km/h. Distance in 7 hours = 60 × 7 = 420 km
Q.165Easy
Which textile industry hub in Tamil Nadu is known for producing cotton sarees and traditional fabrics?
Answer: A
Erode is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' and is a major center for cotton production and saree manufacturing.
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Q.166Easy
If A's income is 25% more than B's income, and B's income is ₹40,000, what is A's income?
Answer: B
A's income = B's income + 25% of B's income = 40,000 + (0.25 × 40,000) = 40,000 + 10,000 = ₹50,000
Q.167Easy
Which river is the lifeline of Tamil Nadu and is worshipped as a goddess in Tamil culture?
Answer: B
The Cauvery (Kaveri) River is the most important river of Tamil Nadu, supporting agriculture and revered as Cauvery Amman in Tamil culture.
Q.168Easy
In a group of 50 people, the ratio of men to women is 3:2. How many women are there?
Answer: B
Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5. Women = (52) × 50 = 20
Q.169Easy
The Tirupati Temple, one of the richest temples in India, is located in which state bordering Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
The Tirupati Venkateswara Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh, bordering Tamil Nadu, and is one of the most visited and wealthiest temples.
Q.170Easy
In a complex analytical problem: If X + Y = 15, X - Y = 5, then what are the values of X and Y respectively?
Answer: A
Adding equations: 2X = 20, so X = 10. Substituting: 10 + Y = 15, so Y = 5.
Q.171Easy
If a person invests ₹10,000 at 10% per annum simple interest, what will be the total amount after 3 years?
In a class, the number of boys is 40% of the total students. If there are 120 students, how many girls are there?
Answer: C
Boys = 40% of 120 = 48. Girls = 120 - 48 = 72
Q.173Easy
Complete the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
Answer: C
Each term is double the previous term. 80 × 2 = 160
Q.174Easy
Which classical Tamil literary text is attributed to the poet Thiruvalluvar?
Answer: B
The Tirukkural is a collection of 1330 couplets covering ethics, politics, and love, composed by Thiruvalluvar.
Q.175Easy
Tamil Nadu has how many districts as per the 2024 administrative reorganization?
Answer: A
As of 2024, Tamil Nadu has 38 districts after the latest administrative divisions announced by the state government.
Q.176Easy
Which port in Tamil Nadu is designated as a Major Port and is the busiest container port in India?
Answer: B
Chennai Port is one of the major ports of India and handles the maximum container cargo among Indian ports.
Q.177Easy
In a family, there are 5 members. The average age is 30 years. If one member of age 45 leaves, what will be the new average age?
Answer: B
Total age of 5 members = 30 × 5 = 150 years. After one member (45 years) leaves, total = 150 - 45 = 105 years for 4 members. New average = 105 ÷ 4 = 26.25, which rounds to 25 years approximately, or exactly 26.25 years. The closest practical answer is 25 years.
Q.178Easy
Which Tamil Nadu film actor was conferred the Padma Bhushan award in 2024?
Answer: A
Rajinikanth received the Padma Bhushan award in 2024, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Q.179Easy
If the ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:2, and there are 450 students in total, how many girls are there?
Answer: B
Ratio 3:2 means 3+2=5 parts total. Girls = (52) × 450 = 180 girls.
Q.180Easy
A shopkeeper buys 100 pens at ₹5 per pen and sells them at ₹8 per pen. What is the profit percentage?
