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.
Q.42Medium
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.43Medium
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.44Medium
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.45Medium
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.
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Q.46Medium
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.47Medium
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.48Medium
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.49Medium
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.50Medium
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.51Medium
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.52Medium
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.
