What is the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu according to the 2011 Census?
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu's literacy rate as per 2011 Census was 80.3%, which is higher than the national average of 74.04%.
Q.102Medium
The Pallava dynasty was known for their contributions to which field?
Answer: B
The Pallava dynasty (3rd-9th century) made significant contributions to Dravidian architecture (Mahabalipuram monuments) and developed the Grantha script which evolved into modern Tamil and other South Indian scripts.
Q.103Medium
The Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu was largely influenced by which saint-poet?
Answer: C
Ramanuja (11th century) was a prominent Bhakti saint-philosopher from Tamil Nadu who propagated Vaishnavism and influenced the Bhakti movement in South India.
Q.104Medium
Which is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Dodabetta (2,636 m) in the Nilgiri Mountains is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu, located in the Ooty district.
Q.105Medium
The Tirunelveli-Tuticorin industrial region specializes in which industries?
Answer: C
The Tirunelveli-Tuticorin region is known for salt production, chemicals, calcium carbide, and halide product manufacturing.
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Q.106Medium
Which is the only major seaport in Tamil Nadu besides Chennai?
Answer: A
Tuticorin (also known as Thoothukudi) is a major seaport in Tamil Nadu, besides Chennai Port. It handles significant cargo and is important for salt and chemical exports.
Q.107Medium
The Mahabalipuram shore temples are primarily dedicated to which deity?
Answer: A
The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple, built by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II, is a Shiva temple dating back to the 8th century.
Q.108Medium
What is the primary crop of Tamil Nadu by area under cultivation?
Answer: B
Rice is the primary crop of Tamil Nadu by area under cultivation, particularly in the Cauvery delta region, making it a major rice-producing state.
Q.109Medium
In which year was the Tamil Nadu State established after independence?
Answer: C
The present state of Tamil Nadu was formed on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, merging the erstwhile Madras State with other regions.
Q.110Medium
Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Chembarambakkam Lake, located near Chennai, is the largest freshwater lake in Tamil Nadu and serves as an important water reservoir for the city.
Q.111Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connects which two places?
Answer: B
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, built in 1908, connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in the Nilgiris, showcasing Victorian-era railway engineering.
Q.112Medium
Which ancient Tamil kingdom was known for its maritime trade and extensive administrative records?
Answer: C
The Chola Dynasty, particularly under Raja Raja I and Rajendra I, was renowned for its sophisticated maritime trade networks and detailed administrative records preserved in inscriptions.
Q.113Medium
Which metal is predominantly mined in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Karur district is known for significant copper deposits and has a thriving copper wire manufacturing industry, making it an important mineral-producing region.
Q.114Medium
The Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is an ancient shrine located in the Tiruchirappalli district, known for its religious significance and annual chariot festival.
Q.115Medium
Which famous temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva and located atop a mountain?
Answer: B
The Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is built on the slopes of Arunachala mountain, one of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu.
Q.116Medium
Which industry contributes the largest percentage to Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)?
Answer: B
The services sector, including IT, finance, and trade, contributes the largest share to Tamil Nadu's GSDP, reflecting its status as an economically diversified state.
Q.117Medium
Which district in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Spice Garden' due to extensive cultivation of spices?
Answer: C
The Nilgiris district is renowned for spice cultivation, particularly pepper, cardamom, and tea, earning it recognition as a major spice-producing region.
Q.118Medium
Which ancient Tamil sangam is credited with the compilation of Sangam literature?
Answer: C
The Third Sangam at Madurai is historically documented as the sangam that compiled most of the surviving Sangam literature including the Ettutogai and Padipppattu.
Q.119Medium
Which Chola king is known for his extensive maritime expeditions and the Chola naval empire?
Answer: B
Rajendra Chola I is renowned for establishing a vast maritime empire and conducting military expeditions across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Q.120Medium
What is the primary source of irrigation in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Dams and reservoirs are the primary irrigation sources in Tamil Nadu, with major ones like Mettur, Bhavani, and Cauvery reservoirs supporting agriculture.
