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.2Medium
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.
Q.3Medium
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.4Medium
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.5Medium
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.
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Q.6Medium
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.7Medium
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.
Q.8Medium
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.9Medium
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.10Medium
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.11Medium
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.12Medium
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.13Medium
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.14Medium
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.15Medium
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.16Medium
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.17Medium
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.18Medium
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.19Medium
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.20Medium
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.
