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.
Q.22Medium
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.23Medium
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.24Medium
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.25Medium
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.
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Q.26Medium
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.27Medium
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.28Medium
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.29Medium
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.30Medium
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.31Medium
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.32Medium
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.33Medium
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.34Medium
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.35Medium
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.36Medium
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.
Q.37Medium
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.38Medium
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.39Medium
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.40Medium
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.
