What is the total length of coastline in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu has a coastline of approximately 1,290 km, making it one of the states with the longest coastline in India.
Q.62Hard
Which dam in Tamil Nadu is the oldest in Asia built by the British?
Answer: C
Krishnagiri Dam, completed in 1873, is one of the oldest dams in Asia and was built during the British colonial period.
Q.63Hard
Which educational institution in Tamil Nadu was established first among IITs?
Answer: A
IIT Madras, established in 1959, was the third IIT in India and the first in Tamil Nadu, becoming a premier engineering institution.
Q.64Hard
Which Tamil Nadu port became the first major port to achieve carbon-neutral operations in India?
Answer: A
Ennore Port in Tamil Nadu has been a pioneer in implementing green initiatives and renewable energy adoption among major ports in India.
Q.65Hard
Which ancient Tamil literary work is considered the oldest surviving literature in any Indo-Aryan language?
Answer: C
Sangam Literature, a collection of ancient Tamil poems, is among the oldest surviving literatures, predating many Indo-Aryan classical works.
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Q.66Hard
In 2024, Tamil Nadu announced a target to generate how many MW of renewable energy by 2030?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu has set an ambitious target of generating 50,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030 to meet its climate commitments.
Q.67Hard
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister implemented the Dravidian model of politics in the state?
Answer: A
C.N. Annadurai, a prominent Dravidian ideologue, served as Chief Minister and promoted the Dravidian political and social model in Tamil Nadu.
Q.68Hard
Which treaty between the British and a Tamil ruler led to the Treaty of Madras in 1769?
Answer: C
Muhammad Ali Khan, the Nawab of Arcot, signed the Treaty of Madras with the British, which had significant implications for Tamil Nadu's colonial history.
Q.69Hard
What is the significance of the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Pamban Bridge, completed in 1914, was India's first railway bridge to cross over the sea, connecting mainland Tamil Nadu to Rameswaram.
Q.70Hard
Which Tamil literary work, authored between 300-600 CE, forms part of the Sangam literature corpus?
Answer: C
Akananuru is a classical Tamil work that is part of the Sangam literature, depicting love and devotion in ancient Tamil poetry.
Q.71Hard
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu state government initiative aimed to improve the condition of handloom weavers?
Answer: D
The Tamil Nadu government implemented comprehensive handloom sector reforms in 2024 including multiple schemes for weaver support.
Q.72Hard
Which Tamil Nadu film personality was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation in 2024?
Answer: A
Kamal Haasan, the renowned Tamil actor-director, was given significant roles in film industry governance structures in 2024.
Q.73Hard
What is the capital expenditure target for Tamil Nadu's infrastructure development in 2024-2025?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu allocated approximately ₹100,000 crores for capital expenditure on infrastructure development in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Q.74Hard
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu pharmaceutical company received the highest export certification for vaccine production?
Answer: B
Bharat Biotech, headquartered in Hyderabad but with significant operations in Tamil Nadu, maintained leading positions in vaccine exports in 2024.
Q.75Hard
Who was the legendary Chola architect credited with designing the Brihadeeswara Temple's unique engineering features?
Answer: C
While Raja Raja Chola I commissioned the temple around 1010 CE, the specific architect's name is not definitively recorded in historical texts.
Q.76Hard
During 2024, which traditional Tamil Nadu craft sector received Rs. 150 crore investment under government's 'Kumara Samhara' initiative?
Answer: D
Tamil Nadu's handloom sector, which is globally recognized, received significant investment for preservation and modernization in 2024.
Q.77Hard
Which Pandya king was known for his extensive trade relations with Rome?
Answer: A
Pandya kings, particularly Nedunchezhiyan, maintained extensive maritime trade relations with Rome and other foreign powers.
Q.78Hard
Which language movement was initiated by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: D
Periyar initiated the Self-Respect Movement to promote Tamil language and Dravidian culture.
Q.79Hard
Who was the first Chief Minister of Madras State (Tamil Nadu)?
Answer: A
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Chief Minister of Madras State after independence.
Q.80Hard
Which ancient text describes the Chola administrative system in detail?
Answer: C
Chola inscriptions, particularly those of Rajaraja and Rajendra Chola, provide detailed information about their administrative systems.
