The Silappatikaram epic describes the life of which female protagonist?
Answer: A
Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal, narrates the story of Kannagi and her husband Kovalan, one of the five great epics of Tamil literature.
Q.222Medium
Which renewable energy source contributes the highest percentage to Tamil Nadu's electricity generation (as of 2024)?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu leads India in wind power generation, with wind energy being the primary renewable source contributing significantly to the state's electricity.
Q.223Medium
The Sangam literature period in Tamil Nadu is divided into three eras. What is the time period of the Later Sangam age?
Answer: B
The Later Sangam period is generally dated from 100 BCE to 250 CE, during which most of the extant Tamil literature was composed.
Q.224Medium
Which ancient Tamil kingdom is credited with the first maritime trade with the Roman Empire?
Answer: B
The Pandya Kingdom maintained extensive maritime trade contacts with the Roman Empire, as evidenced by archaeological findings and ancient texts.
Q.225Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed to connect which two towns?
Answer: A
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills, built in 1908.
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Q.226Medium
The Chola dynasty's administrative system included the local village council known as what?
Answer: A
The Chola dynasty implemented a sophisticated local governance system with sabhas (village councils) managing local affairs.
Q.227Medium
Which port city in Tamil Nadu was a major center of pearl fishing during the Chola period?
Answer: C
Korkai, in the Tirunelveli district, was renowned as a major pearl fishing and trading center in ancient Tamil Nadu.
Q.228Medium
The Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu was significantly influenced by which group of saints?
Answer: A
The Alvars (devotees of Vishnu) and Nayanars (devotees of Shiva) were the primary saints who led the Tamil Bhakti movement.
Q.229Medium
Which Tamil Nadu institution is Asia's oldest medical college, established in 1835?
Answer: B
Madras Medical College, established in 1835, is the oldest medical college in Asia.
Q.230Medium
The Tamil language has been classified as a classical language by the Indian government in which year?
Answer: C
Tamil was declared a classical language by the Government of India in 2004, making it one of the earliest classical languages.
Q.231Medium
Which Tamil Nadu district is the largest salt-producing region in India?
Answer: D
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is the largest salt-producing district in India, known for its salt pans and salt production.
Q.232Medium
The Mangrove Conservation Initiative in Tamil Nadu primarily focuses on protecting mangroves in which region?
Answer: B
Pichavaram in Chengalpattu district has one of the largest mangrove forests in India and is a focus of conservation efforts.
Q.233Medium
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of which mineral in India?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of Ilmenite (titanium ore) in India after Odisha, with significant deposits in coastal areas.
Q.234Medium
Which ancient Chola ruler commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: A
Rajaraja Chola I, who ruled from 985-1014 CE, commissioned the construction of the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Q.235Medium
Which Tamil Nadu district has the highest literacy rate according to the 2021 census?
Answer: A
Kanyakumari district consistently maintains one of the highest literacy rates in Tamil Nadu, exceeding 92% in recent census data.
Q.236Medium
The Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the world's richest temples, is located in which neighboring state but has strong cultural ties with Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
The Tirupati Balaji Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh but has profound cultural and religious significance to Tamil devotees and Tamil culture.
Q.237Medium
Which ancient Tamil grammar work is considered the oldest surviving grammar of a Dravidian language?
Answer: A
Tolkaappiyam is the oldest extant Tamil grammar text, composed by Tolkaappiyar, and is foundational to Tamil linguistic studies.
Q.238Medium
Tamil Nadu is home to which major automobile manufacturing hub in India?
Answer: A
Chennai (formerly Madras) is a major automobile and manufacturing hub in India, hosting plants of companies like Hyundai, Ford, and BMW.
Q.239Medium
Which Tamil Nadu-based textile city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?
Answer: A
Tiruppur is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' for its significant cotton and textile manufacturing industry and exports.
Q.240Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, connects which two major towns in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the foothills to Ooty (Udagamandalam) in the Nilgiri Hills, built during the British era.
