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.2Hard
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.3Hard
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.4Hard
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.5Hard
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.
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Q.6Hard
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.
Q.7Hard
The Sundara Chola Chola inscription provides evidence of which Chola emperor's military campaigns?
Answer: C
The Sundara Chola inscription documents the reign and military achievements of Sundara Chola, contributing to historical knowledge of the Chola administration.
Q.8Hard
In which year did Tamil Nadu implement the Chief Minister Integrated Scheme for School Education (CMISSE)?
Answer: C
The CMISSE scheme was implemented in 2019 to provide free educational support and materials to school students in Tamil Nadu.
Q.9Hard
What percentage of India's textile exports come from Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu accounts for approximately 45% of India's textile exports, making it the textile hub of India with major clusters in Tiruppur and Salem.
Q.10Hard
Which Pallava king is credited with establishing the kingdom's naval power and expanding trade routes?
Answer: B
Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) established Pallava naval power and expanded maritime trade, as evident from various inscriptions and Tamil literary sources.
Q.11Hard
Which district in Tamil Nadu leads in pharmaceutical manufacturing?
Answer: C
Chengalpattu district has emerged as a major pharmaceutical hub with numerous manufacturing units and is part of the pharma cluster in Tamil Nadu.
Q.12Hard
The concept of 'Nagara Shilpa' (urban planning) in ancient Tamil Nadu is most notably seen in which city's layout?
Answer: C
Madurai's layout, with concentric rectangular streets radiating from the Meenakshi Temple, exemplifies the ancient Nagara Shilpa principles of urban planning described in Vastu texts.
Q.13Hard
The Chola administration's revenue system was primarily based on which agricultural tax?
Answer: B
The Chola Empire primarily implemented 'Bhaga' (one-sixth of harvest) as the main agricultural tax, along with supplementary taxes, which funded their extensive administration and military.
Q.14Hard
The concept of 'Manram' (assembly) in Tamil Nadu's ancient governance was most prominently documented during which period?
Answer: B
The Chola period saw well-documented village assemblies called 'Manrams' or local governing bodies, with inscriptions detailing their functions, which represent one of history's earliest democratic institutions.
Q.15Hard
Which ancient Tamil text is primarily concerned with political science and statecraft?
Answer: C
While Thirukkural is an ethical text, Kautilya's Arthashastra influenced Tamil political thought. However, Thirukkural addresses governance principles making it relevant to Tamil political philosophy.
Q.16Hard
The 'Anuradhapura inscription' mentions which Tamil dynasty's military expedition?
Answer: A
The Anuradhapura inscription in Sri Lanka mentions the military campaigns of the Chola dynasty in South Indian waters and Sri Lanka.
Q.17Hard
Which port in Tamil Nadu is designated as a Major Port under Ministry of Shipping?
Answer: D
Chennai, Tuticorin, and Ennore are all major ports in Tamil Nadu under the Ministry of Shipping. Ennore Port was made a major port in 2020.
Q.18Hard
The 'Chola Navy' was primarily established to control which region's trade routes?
Answer: C
The Chola dynasty established a formidable navy to dominate Indian Ocean trade routes, extending their maritime influence to Southeast Asia.
Q.19Hard
Which contemporary social movement or initiative in Tamil Nadu has been most instrumental in addressing water scarcity and promoting rainwater harvesting at the grassroots level since 2020?
Answer: B
Multiple government schemes and community-led initiatives focusing on rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and water conservation have been the primary strategies addressing water scarcity in Tamil Nadu's rural and urban areas since 2020.
