Which river, originating in Karnataka, forms the southern boundary of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Pennar River forms the southern boundary between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, originating in the Eastern Ghats of Karnataka.
Q.62Medium
Which mineral resource makes Tamil Nadu one of India's leading producers, with major deposits in the state's southern regions?
Answer: A
Tamil Nadu is India's leading producer of ilmenite (titanium mineral) and has significant bauxite reserves, particularly in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts.
Q.63Medium
Which Chola ruler is credited with expanding maritime trade networks, earning the title 'Chakravartin'?
Answer: A
Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE) expanded Chola maritime dominance, establishing trade routes and military expeditions to Southeast Asia and earning recognition as a paramount ruler.
Q.64Medium
Which Tamil Nadu government scheme focuses on providing free laptops to students achieving specific academic benchmarks (2024-2025)?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu distributes free laptops to eligible higher secondary students based on merit and financial criteria to promote digital literacy and academic enhancement.
Q.65Medium
Which historical Tamil literary text, attributed to the Sangam period, serves as the foundational grammar of Tamil language?
Answer: A
Tholkappiyam, attributed to Tholkappiyar, is the oldest surviving Tamil literary work and the foundational grammar text that codified Tamil language rules and literary conventions.
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Q.66Medium
Which Chola ruler commissioned the famous Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: B
Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014 CE) built the magnificent Brihadisvara Temple as a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Chola architectural excellence.
Q.67Medium
What is the primary objective of the 'Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission' launched in 2017?
Answer: B
The mission aims to create an ecosystem for startups and innovation across diverse sectors including IT, agriculture, and manufacturing through incubation and funding support.
Q.68Medium
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.69Medium
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.70Medium
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.71Medium
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.72Medium
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.
Q.73Medium
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.74Medium
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.75Medium
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.76Medium
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.77Medium
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.78Medium
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.79Medium
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.80Medium
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.
