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.82Medium
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.83Medium
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.84Medium
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.85Medium
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.
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Q.86Medium
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.87Medium
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.
Q.88Medium
The Chola dynasty's maritime trade routes extended to which of the following regions during the 9th-12th century CE?
Answer: B
The Chola dynasty maintained extensive maritime trade networks connecting Southeast Asia, China, and Arab regions.
Q.89Medium
Which Pallava ruler is credited with initiating the architectural style seen in the Mahabalipuram monuments?
Answer: A
Narasimhavarman I (7th century) commissioned the famous rock-cut temples and monuments at Mahabalipuram.
Q.90Medium
The ancient port city of 'Kaverippattinam' was an important trading center during which period?
Answer: B
Kaverippattinam was a major Sangam-era port city facilitating maritime trade in Tamil Nadu.
Q.91Medium
The concept of 'Tamil Sangam' (academy of poets) was revived by which Tamil Nadu ruler in modern times?
Answer: B
E.V. Ramasamy Periyar revived the Tamil Sangam concept in the 20th century to promote Tamil literature and culture.
Q.92Medium
Which of the following temples in Tamil Nadu is UNESCO World Heritage Site and built during the Vijayanagara period?
Answer: B
The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built by Chola rulers, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Chola architecture.
Q.93Medium
In Tamil Nadu's governance structure, which commission is responsible for delimitation of assembly constituencies?
Answer: D
The Delimitation Commission is responsible for demarcating assembly and parliamentary constituencies in India.
Q.94Medium
The 'Cauvery River Water Disputes Tribunal' was established to settle water-sharing disputes between which states?
Answer: C
The Cauvery tribunal was established to resolve water disputes among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry.
Q.95Medium
Which of the following is NOT a classical art form originating from Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Theyyam is a classical art form of Kerala, not Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam, Silambam are from Tamil Nadu.
Q.96Medium
The 'Kalakshetra Foundation' established in Chennai is primarily responsible for the preservation and promotion of which classical art forms?
Answer: A
Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai was founded in 1936 to preserve Bharatanatyam dance and related classical arts. It remains a premier institution for these art forms.
Q.97Medium
Under the current Tamil Nadu government's 'Tamil Welfare Board' scheme (2024), which demographic group receives special focus for skill development programs?
Answer: B
Recent Tamil Nadu welfare schemes focus on EWS and women empowerment through skill development, aligning with national policy objectives and state developmental priorities.
Q.98Medium
The 'Mettur Dam' on the Kaveri River serves multiple purposes including irrigation and power generation. Which district is primarily benefited by its irrigation network?
Answer: A
Mettur Dam, located in Salem district, primarily irrigates Salem and Erode districts, making them the major agricultural beneficiaries of this irrigation project.
Q.99Medium
The Great Living Chola Temples are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Which among these is NOT one of them?
Answer: D
The three Great Living Chola Temples are Brihadeeswara (Thanjavur), Airavatesvara (Darasuram), and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Meenakshi Temple is a Pandya temple, not a Chola temple, though it's a UNESCO site separately.
Q.100Medium
Which industry is the largest employer in Tamil Nadu as of 2024?
Answer: B
Textile and apparel manufacturing remains the largest employer in Tamil Nadu, though IT services are growing rapidly. Tamil Nadu produces about 40% of India's textiles.
