Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is related to Chola architecture?
Answer: A
The Great Living Chola Temples, including Brihadeeswara Temple, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites showcasing Chola architectural excellence.
Q.82Hard
Which Tamil Nadu industrialist founded the Madras Rubber Factory, a pioneering industry in 1950s?
Answer: B
M.A. Chidambaram established significant rubber manufacturing industries in Tamil Nadu, contributing to the state's industrial development.
Q.83Hard
Which ancient port city in Tamil Nadu served as a major center for Indo-Roman trade during Sangam age?
Answer: B
Arikamedu, excavated site near Puducherry, was a thriving port and trading center with extensive evidence of Indo-Roman commercial relations.
Q.84Hard
Which temple in Tamil Nadu is believed to have the tallest gopuram (tower) in South India?
Answer: C
The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam has the tallest gopuram in South India, standing at approximately 240 feet.
Q.85Hard
The Kallallar community in Tamil Nadu traditionally practiced which occupation?
Answer: B
The Kallalar (also Chettiar) community was traditionally involved in oil extraction and trade, forming important merchant networks in Tamil Nadu.
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Q.86Hard
The Arupadai Veedu (six shrines) of Murugan in Tamil Nadu includes all except which location?
Answer: C
The six abodes of Murugan are Palani, Swamimalai, Tiruchendur, Pazhamudircholai, Tirupparamkundram, and Kalakasteshwara; Tirupati is a Vishnu shrine.
Q.87Hard
The Uttiramerur Inscription from the 10th century Chola period provides evidence of what system of governance?
Answer: B
The Uttiramerur Inscription describes rules for elections and administration of village councils, showing evidence of democratic practices in Chola times.
Q.88Hard
Which Tamil saint-poet's works influenced the development of Tamil grammar and linguistic studies?
Answer: A
Appar, one of the 63 Nayanars, contributed significantly to Tamil grammar and linguistic development through his literary works.
Q.89Hard
Which historical port city in Tamil Nadu was a major center of the pearl fishery trade during ancient times?
Answer: B
Poompuhar (ancient Puhar) was a celebrated Chola port city known for pearl fishery and maritime trade in the ancient and medieval periods.
Q.90Hard
The Indus Valley Civilization-like evidence in Tamil Nadu has been found at which archaeological site?
Answer: A
Adichanallur in Tirunelveli district has yielded neolithic and megalithic remains with some comparative features to early Indus culture.
Q.91Hard
The Samudra Manthan sculptural representation is a prominent feature in which temple in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram features elaborate sculptures depicting the Samudra Manthan mythology in its temple reliefs.
Q.92Hard
Which current (2024-2025) infrastructure project aims to create a 'Green Corridor' connecting Tamil Nadu's major cities?
Answer: C
The Bharatmala Scheme encompasses major highway projects connecting Tamil Nadu cities with environmental sustainability considerations as a priority.
Q.93Hard
Tamil Nadu's role in the National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023) focuses on production capacity in which region?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu, particularly the Tuticorin coastal region, has been identified as a major hub for green hydrogen production under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Q.94Hard
The Tirupati Balaji Temple's annual revenue generation stands at approximately how much as per 2024 data?
Answer: C
The Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the world's richest temples, generates approximately ₹1500+ crores annually through donations and other sources.
Q.95Hard
The Sangam literature, which is divided into three periods, collectively contains how many texts approximately?
Answer: D
The corpus of Sangam literature comprises approximately 2,381 poems organized into various anthologies totaling around 800+ known literary works from the three Sangam periods.
Q.96Hard
Tamil Nadu's IT sector employment as of 2024 stands at approximately how many professionals?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu's IT sector employs approximately 35 lakh professionals across various companies, making it the second-largest IT hub in India after Bangalore.
Q.97Hard
The concept of 'Marai' in Tamil literature refers to what literary element?
Answer: A
'Marai' in Tamil literary tradition refers to hidden or implied meanings and subtle expressions in poetry, requiring interpretive reading.
Q.98Hard
Tamil Nadu's textile industry, historically significant, currently contributes approximately what percentage to India's total textile production as of 2024?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu accounts for approximately 45% of India's textile production, maintaining its position as the textile hub of India despite global competition.
Q.99Hard
Which contemporary Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's administration launched the 'Tamil Startup Seed Fund' with an allocation of ₹100 crores in 2024?
Answer: B
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's DMK government initiated the Tamil Startup Seed Fund to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Tamil Nadu.
Q.100Hard
The ancient Tamil text 'Silappatikaram' belongs to which Sangam Age?
Answer: D
Silappatikaram, authored by Ilango Adigal, is considered a post-Sangam literature work, written in the 5th-6th century CE.
