The 'Tambraparni' text mentions which ancient Tamil state's maritime activities?
Answer: A
The Tambraparni (also written as Tamralipta) describes Chola maritime expeditions and trade networks during the early historical period.
Q.22Medium
Which Tamil Nadu government scheme provides free power to agricultural consumers?
Answer: D
Tamil Nadu provides free electricity to agriculture consumers under various state schemes designed to support farmers.
Q.23Medium
The Sangam literature text 'Purananuru' primarily deals with which theme?
Answer: B
Purananuru is an akam text containing 400 poems celebrating the valor, heroism, and exploits of ancient Tamil rulers and warriors.
Q.24Medium
Which contemporary industry makes Tamil Nadu a leading producer in India?
Answer: D
Tamil Nadu leads in automobile manufacturing, two-wheeler production, and textile industry, making it an industrial powerhouse in multiple sectors.
Q.25Medium
Which Pallava ruler is known for the rock-cut temples at Mamallapuram?
Answer: B
Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE) commissioned the construction of the famous rock-cut temples and monuments at Mamallapuram during the Pallava period.
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Q.26Medium
Which factor primarily contributed to Tamil Nadu becoming a major IT hub in India?
Answer: A
Deliberate government policies, IT infrastructure development, and creation of special economic zones like TIDEL Park transformed Tamil Nadu into an IT hub.
Q.27Medium
The 'Ettuthokai' collection of Sangam literature contains how many texts?
Answer: B
Ettuthokai means 'eight collections' and comprises eight important anthologies of Sangam period poetry compiled during the Third Sangam.
Q.28Medium
Which Tamil Nadu district is known for its pottery and ceramic industry traditionally?
Answer: B
Ariyalur district is historically known for its pottery, ceramics, and limestone mining, making it a traditional crafts center.
Q.29Medium
In which year did the Tamil Nadu government implement the 'Dignity Scheme' for free sanitary napkins?
Answer: B
The Tamil Nadu government launched the 'Dignity Scheme' in 2021 to provide free sanitary napkins to school and college girls, making it one of the first states to do so.
Q.30Medium
Which Pallava king is credited with establishing the port city of Mahabalipuram?
Answer: B
Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE), also known as Mamalla, is credited with establishing and developing Mahabalipuram as a major port city during the Pallava dynasty.
Q.31Medium
The 'Silappatikaram' is an epic poem that belongs to which period of Tamil literature?
Answer: B
Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal, is considered a post-Sangam literature text, composed around 5th-6th century CE.
Q.32Medium
In the 2024-25 budget, what was the announced allocation for the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
The Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹2000 crore for the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme in the 2024-25 budget to provide two-wheelers to eligible women.
Q.33Medium
The Chola king Rajendra Chola I is famous for which military expedition?
Answer: B
Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE) is renowned for his military expedition to the Ganges Valley in North India, and he changed his name to Gangaikonda Chola after this conquest.
Q.34Medium
The 'Thirupavai' is a devotional hymn composed by which female Tamil poet?
Answer: A
Andal, the only female Alvar saint, composed the 'Thirupavai', a collection of 30 devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Krishna, in the 8th century CE.
Q.35Medium
Which Chola ruler commissioned the construction of the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: A
Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014 CE) commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswara Temple (also called Rajarajeswara Temple) in Thanjavur, built between 1003-1010 CE.
Q.36Medium
The 'Akananuru' is a Sangam literature collection primarily focused on which theme?
Answer: B
Akananuru is a collection of 400 love poems from Sangam literature that explores various aspects of love, romance, and relationships.
Q.37Medium
The Sangam-era Pandya kingdom had its capital at which city?
Answer: A
Madurai served as the capital of the Pandya kingdom during the Sangam period and continued to be an important administrative and cultural center.
Q.38Medium
Which Tamil Nadu government scheme provides free electricity to farmers?
Answer: A
The Tamil Nadu government provides free electricity to farmers through various state-sponsored agricultural schemes to promote agricultural productivity.
Q.39Medium
Which Sangam literature text is a collection of poems on love and nativity, consisting of 400 poems?
Answer: D
Narrinai is a collection of 400 Tamil poems from the Sangam period focusing on love and nativity themes.
Q.40Medium
In which year did the Tamil Nadu government implement the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)?
Answer: C
CMCHIS was launched in 2003 to provide health insurance coverage to below poverty line families in Tamil Nadu.
