Which saint poet of the Bhakti tradition composed the 'Tiruvacakam'?
Answer: C
Manikkavacakar, a 9th-century Tamil saint, composed the 'Tiruvacakam' (Sacred Utterances), a devotional work dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Q.42Medium
What is the primary focus of the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Initiative (TNSDI) launched in 2023?
Answer: B
TNSDI focuses on providing skill-based training to youth to enhance employability and reduce unemployment in Tamil Nadu.
Q.43Medium
The 'Nayak System' was primarily introduced during which dynasty's rule in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
The Nayak system of feudatory military governors was established by the Vijayanagara Empire to administer their Tamil Nadu territories.
Q.44Medium
What percentage of India's leather exports comes from Tamil Nadu as of 2024?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu contributes approximately 60% of India's total leather exports, making it the leading leather exporting state in the country.
Q.45Medium
The 'Sangam Age' in Tamil literature is generally considered to span which period?
Answer: B
The Sangam Age, the golden period of Tamil literature, is generally dated between 300 BCE and 300 CE.
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Q.46Medium
Which reform movement in Tamil Nadu during the late 19th century opposed Brahminical rituals?
Answer: B
The Dravidian Movement, pioneered by leaders like Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, actively opposed Brahminical ritualism and caste discrimination in Tamil Nadu.
Q.47Medium
As of 2024, which Tamil Nadu state park is the largest by area?
Answer: B
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park in the Nilgiris is the largest national park in Tamil Nadu covering around 958 square kilometers.
Q.48Medium
In the context of Tamil Nadu's economic development, which sector contributed the highest to the state's GSDP growth during 2023-2024?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu's IT sector, particularly in cities like Chennai and Coimbatore, has been the primary driver of GSDP growth. The state hosts numerous IT parks and attracts major tech companies.
Q.49Medium
The Harur cooperative society in Tamil Nadu, established in 1889, is significant for which of the following reasons?
Answer: B
The Harur cooperative society is historically significant as one of the earliest cooperative organizations in India, playing a pioneering role in the cooperative movement in Tamil Nadu.
Q.50Medium
As per the 2024 data, which of the following districts in Tamil Nadu has emerged as a major hub for renewable energy projects, particularly solar and wind power?
Answer: D
Villupuram and Tirunelveli districts have developed as major renewable energy hubs in Tamil Nadu, hosting significant solar and wind power projects as part of the state's clean energy initiatives.
Q.51Medium
The Chola period architecture in Tamil Nadu is distinctly characterized by which of the following features?
Answer: B
Chola architecture is renowned for its magnificent stone temples featuring elaborate gopurams (gateways), vimanas (shrine towers), and intricate sculptural details, exemplified by temples like the Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur.
