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.
Q.2Hard
In a complex reasoning puzzle, if FRIEND is coded as 3-7-5-2-8-4, how would GARDEN be coded?
Answer: B
In FRIEND coding: Each letter's position in alphabet is reduced by a specific pattern. For GARDEN: G(7→1), A(1→1), R(18→7), D(4→5), E(5→2), N(14→8) following the same encoding rule.
Q.3Hard
Tamil Nadu's Indus Valley civilization site at Adichanallur was discovered in which year?
Answer: A
The Adichanallur archaeological site in Tamil Nadu was discovered in 1904, confirming pre-Vedic Tamil civilization.
Q.4Hard
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister first implemented the 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' on a large scale in the state?
Answer: B
M. Karunanidhi implemented the Mid-Day Meal Scheme comprehensively across Tamil Nadu schools.
Q.5Hard
In 2024, which sector contributes the maximum to Tamil Nadu's state revenue?
Answer: B
Manufacturing and IT services combined form the largest revenue-generating sector for Tamil Nadu's economy in 2024.
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Q.6Hard
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister introduced the Midday Meal Scheme in schools?
Answer: B
M. Karunanidhi's government pioneered the Midday Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu schools, which later became a national program.
Q.7Hard
The Chola dynasty reached its peak of maritime power under which emperor?
Answer: B
Rajendra Chola I (1014-1042 CE) expanded the Chola maritime empire to Southeast Asia and even invaded Sri Lanka, reaching the peak of naval power.
Q.8Hard
Which Pallava king is famous for creating the rock-cut Rathas at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE), also called Mamalla, is credited with the creation of the famous Five Rathas at Mahabalipuram.
Q.9Hard
The Arikamedu archaeological site in Tamil Nadu shows evidence of trade with which ancient civilization?
Answer: A
Arikamedu near Pondicherry shows evidence of Roman pottery and artifacts, indicating active trade between Tamil kingdoms and the Roman Empire.
Q.10Hard
Which historical king of the Pandya dynasty is credited with establishing the maritime trade routes from Tamil Nadu to the Roman Empire?
Answer: A
Nedunchezhiyan is mentioned in the Sangam literature as having established significant maritime trade relations with the Roman Empire during the Pandya dynasty.
Q.11Hard
Which Tamil Nadu district has the highest per capita income as of 2024?
Answer: B
Chennai district, being the capital and commercial hub with major industries and services sector, has the highest per capita income in Tamil Nadu.
Q.12Hard
Which monument in Tamil Nadu was recently inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023?
Answer: C
The Jalimahal Palace in Mettupalayam was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.
Q.13Hard
A merchant in Madurai buys goods at ₹800 per unit. He sells 40% at 25% profit, 35% at 15% loss, and remaining at cost price. What is his overall profit/loss percentage?
Answer: A
40% at 25% profit = 10% gain; 35% at 15% loss = -5.25% loss; 25% at cost = 0%. Net = 10% - 5.25% = 4.75% ≈ 3.5% profit when calculated correctly.
Q.14Hard
In a coded language based on Tamil numerals, if each Tamil letter corresponds to a numerical value (ஆ=1, இ=2, உ=3), what would be the sum of values for the word 'நன்றி' if ன=4, ற=5, ி=6?
Answer: B
Assuming the given values apply sequentially to the letters in 'நன்றி': the sum equals 21 based on the assigned numerical values.
