The Sangam age in Tamil Nadu literature is traditionally divided into three periods. Which was the earliest Sangam?
Answer: A
According to Tamil literary tradition, the First Sangam is considered the earliest, though its historical accuracy is debated by scholars.
Q.22Hard
The Vijayanagara Empire maintained which important administrative center in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Vellore was a significant administrative and military center of the Vijayanagara Empire in Tamil Nadu, as evidenced by the Vellore Fort.
Q.23Hard
The Battle of Talikota (1565) had which significant consequence for Tamil Nadu's political landscape?
Answer: B
The Battle of Talikota weakened Vijayanagara Empire's control, allowing Pandya, Nayak, and other regional powers to consolidate independent kingdoms in Tamil Nadu.
Q.24Hard
The 'Arikamedu' archaeological site in Tamil Nadu provides evidence of which ancient trade connections?
Answer: B
Arikamedu, near Pondicherry, contains archaeological evidence of trade with the Roman Empire, including Roman pottery and beads dating to the 1st century CE.
Q.25Hard
The Chola period witnessed the development of which unique temple management system that influenced later administrative models?
Answer: B
Chola administration featured Sabha (assembly councils of Brahmins) and Ur (merchant associations), which represented sophisticated local governance structures documented in temple inscriptions.
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Q.26Hard
The 'Tamizhagam' concept in Tamil Nadu's political discourse represents which philosophical ideal?
Answer: B
Tamizhagam, promoted by the Dravidian movement, represents a vision of social order emphasizing Tamil linguistic and cultural pride while challenging traditional caste hierarchies and Sanskrit-centric frameworks.
Q.27Hard
The administration of Tamil Nadu during the Chola period was organized through which system?
Answer: C
The Chola administration featured sophisticated local governance through assemblies like 'Ur' (village councils) and 'Sabha' (merchant guilds), which were recorded in stone inscriptions.
Q.28Hard
Which socio-religious reform movement emerged in Tamil Nadu during the 19th century, challenging Brahmanical orthodoxy?
Answer: B
The Self-Respect Movement, led by figures like E.V. Ramasamy, was a Tamil Nadu-based Dravidian movement that challenged Brahmanical traditions and promoted Tamil language.
Q.29Hard
The philosophy of 'Saiva Siddhanta' developed predominantly in which region of South India?
Answer: B
Saiva Siddhanta, a major philosophical school of Shaivism, developed prominently in Tamil Nadu and was expounded by scholars like Meikandar and Arulnandi Sivacharya.
Q.30Hard
The 'Ainkurunuru' collection of Sangam literature comprises how many poems?
Answer: B
Ainkurunuru is a collection of 500 poems from Sangam literature dealing with love themes, arranged in groups of five poems each based on emotional nuances.
Q.31Hard
Which ancient Tamil kingdom is known for its code of laws called 'Arthasastra' principles in governance?
Answer: B
The Chola kingdom implemented sophisticated administrative and legal systems influenced by Arthasastra principles.
Q.32Hard
Which Chera ruler's court was visited by Roman merchants according to historical accounts?
Answer: B
Senguttuvan, the Chera ruler, maintained extensive trade relations with Roman merchants during the Sangam period.
Q.33Hard
Which Tamil writer composed the 'Manimekhalai', one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature?
Answer: C
Ilango Adigal, a Jain monk, authored the Manimekhalai epic dealing with Buddhist and Jain themes.
Q.34Hard
The 'Tirupati Temple' revenue model based on pilgrimage has influenced which Tamil Nadu government economic initiative?
Answer: A
Tirupati's successful temple tourism model has influenced Tamil Nadu's tourism development strategies and policies.
Q.35Hard
Which Pandya king is credited with establishing the Sangam academies?
Answer: B
Mudukudumi Peruvaludi (also known as Mudukudumi) is traditionally credited with establishing the first Sangam (academy) in Madurai during the Pandya period.
Q.36Hard
Which ancient trade route connected Tamil Nadu to other parts of the world?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu was a crucial hub for maritime trade routes connecting to Southeast Asia, Rome, and other regions. The spice trade was particularly important, with pepper and other spices being major exports.
Q.37Hard
The Chola dynasty's administrative system was based on the division of land into which units?
Answer: C
The Chola administrative system divided territories into Valanad (districts), Nadus (subdivisions), and Kottaram (villages), with a sophisticated bureaucratic structure.
Q.38Hard
The Aravankadu Agreement of 1668 was signed between the British East India Company and which ruler?
Answer: B
The Aravankadu Agreement was a trade treaty between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Arcot, establishing British commercial presence in Tamil Nadu.
Q.39Hard
Which was the first municipal corporation established in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Madras Corporation (now Chennai Corporation) was the first municipal corporation established in Tamil Nadu in 1688 by the British East India Company.
Q.40Hard
The Pallavas were known for developing which architectural style that later influenced South Indian temple architecture?
Answer: A
The Pallavas pioneered and refined the Dravidian architectural style, characterized by gopurams and intricate stone carvings, which became foundational to South Indian temple design.
