What percentage of India's textile exports come from Tamil Nadu as of 2024?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu is India's textile hub, contributing nearly 50% of the country's textile exports, particularly in cotton textiles.
Q.182Medium
Which ancient Chola ruler is credited with expanding the maritime empire to Southeast Asia?
Answer: C
Rajendra Chola I extended Chola maritime dominance across Southeast Asia, establishing temples and trade networks in Java and Sumatra.
Q.183Medium
In 2024, what was Tamil Nadu's target for renewable energy capacity addition?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu announced a target to add 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2025, focusing on solar and wind energy projects.
Q.184Medium
Which historical monument in Kanyakumari marks the confluence of three water bodies?
Answer: B
The Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari commemorates Swami Vivekananda's visit and marks the meeting point of the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal.
Q.185Medium
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu industry faced significant challenges due to global supply chain disruptions?
Answer: C
Both automobile and leather industries in Tamil Nadu experienced supply chain challenges in 2024, affecting production and exports.
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Q.186Medium
What is the primary focus of the Tamil Nadu e-Governance initiative launched in 2024?
Answer: B
The e-Governance initiative focuses on delivering government services digitally to citizens, improving transparency and efficiency.
Q.187Medium
In 2024, which port in Tamil Nadu recorded the highest cargo traffic?
Answer: A
Chennai Port remains the busiest and largest port in Tamil Nadu, handling the majority of cargo traffic in the state.
Q.188Medium
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu chief minister announced the 'Dravidar Peravai 2.0' scheme for social welfare?
Answer: A
M.K. Stalin, the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (DMK), announced various welfare schemes in 2024 continuation of the DMK's social welfare agenda.
Q.189Medium
Which Tamil Nadu university was granted 'Deemed-to-be-University' status in 2024?
Answer: A
SRM Institute maintained its prestigious deemed university status with continued academic recognition in 2024.
Q.190Medium
In 2024, which major port in Tamil Nadu achieved the highest cargo handling capacity?
Answer: B
Chennai Port continues to be the busiest and highest cargo handling port in Tamil Nadu with significant infrastructure upgrades.
Q.191Medium
What is the primary objective of the 'Tamil Nadu Green Hydrogen Mission' launched in 2024?
Answer: B
The Tamil Nadu Green Hydrogen Mission focuses on sustainable energy production and environmental protection as part of climate action initiatives.
Q.192Medium
What percentage of India's textile exports comes from Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu is responsible for approximately 35% of India's textile exports, making it the leading textile exporting state.
Q.193Medium
Which ancient Tamil literature text is also known as 'Akananuru'?
Answer: B
Akananuru refers to 400 ancient Tamil poems from the Sangam Age, preserved in Sangam literature collections.
Q.194Medium
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu district was identified for the first 'Smart City Mission Phase 3' development?
Answer: A
Coimbatore, known as the 'Manchester of South India,' was prioritized for advanced smart city infrastructure development in 2024.
Q.195Medium
In 2024, which historical fort in Tamil Nadu underwent major restoration under the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' heritage conservation project?
Answer: C
Vellore Fort, with its historical significance dating back to the 16th century, received restoration funds under heritage conservation initiatives in 2024.
Q.196Medium
Which Tamil Nadu state initiative in 2024 focused on increasing groundwater recharge in drought-prone districts?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu launched the Groundwater Restoration Mission in 2024 to address water scarcity through sustainable recharge methods.
Q.197Medium
What is the primary economic contribution of the 'Tiruppur textile cluster' to Tamil Nadu's economy in 2024?
Answer: B
Tiruppur is globally recognized as the 'knitwear capital,' specializing in knitted garment manufacturing and exports, contributing significantly to Tamil Nadu's economy.
Q.198Medium
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister launched the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme in 2024 to provide skill development and employment opportunities?
Answer: A
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the Naan Mudhalvan scheme in 2024 as a flagship employment and skill development program for Tamil Nadu youth.
Q.199Medium
In 2024, Tamil Nadu achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy capacity. Which renewable source contributed most to this growth?
Answer: A
Tamil Nadu continued to lead in solar energy capacity installation, making it one of the top states in renewable energy generation in India.
Q.200Medium
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu received enhanced conservation funding in 2024?
Answer: D
All three Chola temples (Great Living Chola Temples) are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and received conservation attention in 2024.
