Which Tamil Nadu state is the largest exporter of spices in India?
Answer: A
Erode district in Tamil Nadu is the largest producer and exporter of spices in India, particularly turmeric, accounting for major national exports.
Q.242Medium
Which Tamil Nadu industry has recently seen significant growth in the production of renewable energy, particularly solar panels?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu has become a hub for solar panel and renewable energy manufacturing, with increasing investments in green energy production facilities.
Q.243Medium
Which ancient Tamil sangam is credited with the compilation of the Tolkappiyam, the earliest Tamil grammar text?
Answer: C
The Third Tamil Sangam is traditionally credited with the compilation of Tolkappiyam during the reign of Pandyan kings around 500 BCE.
Q.244Medium
Tamil Nadu contributes approximately what percentage of India's total pharmaceutical production as of 2024?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu is one of India's major pharmaceutical hubs, contributing around 25% of India's total pharmaceutical production with major manufacturing units in Chennai and surrounding areas.
Q.245Medium
The 'Chola Exports' scheme launched in 2024 aims to boost exports in which sector primarily?
Answer: B
The Chola Exports scheme is designed to support traditional handloom and handicraft exporters from Tamil Nadu to expand their market presence internationally.
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Q.246Medium
Which Tamil literary work, written by Silappatikaram author Ilango Adigal, is considered the most comprehensive treatise on Tamil grammar and linguistics?
Answer: C
Silappatikaram is an epic poem by Ilango Adigal that contains detailed references to Tamil language, culture, and traditions of the Sangam period.
Q.247Medium
What is the current status of the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase 2 as per 2024-2025 updates?
Answer: B
Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 is under active construction with multiple corridors being developed, expected to be operational by 2026.
Q.248Medium
The Vaishnavite saints known as 'Alvars' composed devotional hymns primarily in which period?
Answer: B
The 12 Alvars composed their devotional hymns (Divya Prabandham) during the 6th-9th centuries CE, promoting bhakti movement in South India.
Q.249Medium
Which Tamil Nadu based company is the world's largest producer of two-wheeler components as of 2024?
Answer: B
Lucas TVS Limited, headquartered in Tamil Nadu, is recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of automotive components and two-wheeler parts.
Q.250Medium
Which Tamil Nadu coastal region is designated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for marine products export?
Answer: B
Nagapattinam is a major SEZ in Tamil Nadu specializing in marine products and seafood export infrastructure.
Q.251Medium
Tamil Nadu's Green Tamil Nadu Mission 2023 aims to achieve what environmental target by 2030?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu's Green Tamil Nadu Mission targets achieving 50% renewable energy usage by 2030 through increased solar and wind power installations.
Q.252Medium
Which ancient port city in Tamil Nadu served as a major trading hub during the Roman trade era, evidenced by Roman coin discoveries?
Answer: C
Arikamedu, located in Puducherry region near Tamil Nadu, is an archaeological site showing evidence of Roman trade with Tamil Nadu from the 1st century CE.
Q.253Medium
The Pasumpon Muni, the freedom fighter and social reformer, is primarily associated with which Tamil district?
Answer: B
Pasumpon Muni was a renowned freedom fighter and social reformer primarily associated with Tirunelveli district in South Tamil Nadu.
Q.254Medium
Under which scheme did Tamil Nadu become the first state to provide free electricity to agricultural consumers in 2024-2025?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu implemented the Free Electricity Scheme for agriculture, making it one of the most farmer-friendly policies in India as of 2024.
Q.255Medium
The 'Silappatikaram', an important work of Sangam literature, was composed by which author?
Answer: A
Ilangovadigal, a Jain poet, composed the Silappatikaram, one of the five great epics of Tamil literature from the Sangam Age.
Q.256Medium
Which district in Tamil Nadu has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its temple architecture and cultural significance in 2023-2024?
Answer: B
Chidambaram, home to the Nataraja Temple, was recognized for its architectural and cultural importance, representing Tamil Nadu's rich temple heritage.
Q.257Medium
In 2024, Tamil Nadu ranked _____ in India's manufacturing sector by GVAO (Gross Value Added at Output).
Answer: B
As of 2024, Tamil Nadu is the second-largest manufacturing hub in India after Gujarat, contributing significantly to the national economy.
Q.258Medium
If a series progresses as 2, 6, 12, 20, 30... what is the 10th term?
Answer: A
The series follows the pattern n(n+1). For n=10: 10×11=110. The pattern is 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6...
Q.259Medium
A man travels from Chennai to Bangalore. He covers half the distance at 40 km/h and the remaining half at 60 km/h. What is his average speed?
Answer: A
Average speed = 2ab/(a+b) = 2×40×60/(40+60) = 1004800 = 48 km/h
Q.260Medium
The Sangam Literature period in Tamil Nadu is divided into how many Sangams?
Answer: B
According to Tamil tradition, there were three Sangams (literary academies) - First, Second, and Third Sangam, spanning several centuries of Tamil literary history.
