Which historical monument in Kanyakumari marks the confluence of three water bodies?
Answer: B
The Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari commemorates Swami Vivekananda's visit and marks the meeting point of the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal.
Q.362Easy
What is the major agricultural product for which Tamil Nadu is the leading producer in India?
Answer: D
Tamil Nadu is the leading coconut producer in India, with coconut cultivation being a major agricultural and commercial activity.
Q.363Hard
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister implemented the Dravidian model of politics in the state?
Answer: A
C.N. Annadurai, a prominent Dravidian ideologue, served as Chief Minister and promoted the Dravidian political and social model in Tamil Nadu.
Q.364Medium
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu industry faced significant challenges due to global supply chain disruptions?
Answer: C
Both automobile and leather industries in Tamil Nadu experienced supply chain challenges in 2024, affecting production and exports.
Q.365Hard
Which treaty between the British and a Tamil ruler led to the Treaty of Madras in 1769?
Answer: C
Muhammad Ali Khan, the Nawab of Arcot, signed the Treaty of Madras with the British, which had significant implications for Tamil Nadu's colonial history.
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Q.366Medium
What is the primary focus of the Tamil Nadu e-Governance initiative launched in 2024?
Answer: B
The e-Governance initiative focuses on delivering government services digitally to citizens, improving transparency and efficiency.
Q.367Easy
Which two languages are officially recognized in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Tamil is the state official language while English is used for administration and official communications in Tamil Nadu.
Q.368Hard
What is the significance of the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Pamban Bridge, completed in 1914, was India's first railway bridge to cross over the sea, connecting mainland Tamil Nadu to Rameswaram.
Q.369Medium
In 2024, which port in Tamil Nadu recorded the highest cargo traffic?
Answer: A
Chennai Port remains the busiest and largest port in Tamil Nadu, handling the majority of cargo traffic in the state.
Q.370Hard
Which Tamil literary work, authored between 300-600 CE, forms part of the Sangam literature corpus?
Answer: C
Akananuru is a classical Tamil work that is part of the Sangam literature, depicting love and devotion in ancient Tamil poetry.
Q.371Medium
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu chief minister announced the 'Dravidar Peravai 2.0' scheme for social welfare?
Answer: A
M.K. Stalin, the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (DMK), announced various welfare schemes in 2024 continuation of the DMK's social welfare agenda.
Q.372Easy
What is the total number of districts in Tamil Nadu after the 2024 administrative reorganization?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu reorganized its administrative divisions, increasing from 38 districts to maintain governance structure as of 2024.
Q.373Medium
Which Tamil Nadu university was granted 'Deemed-to-be-University' status in 2024?
Answer: A
SRM Institute maintained its prestigious deemed university status with continued academic recognition in 2024.
Q.374Medium
In 2024, which major port in Tamil Nadu achieved the highest cargo handling capacity?
Answer: B
Chennai Port continues to be the busiest and highest cargo handling port in Tamil Nadu with significant infrastructure upgrades.
Q.375Medium
What is the primary objective of the 'Tamil Nadu Green Hydrogen Mission' launched in 2024?
Answer: B
The Tamil Nadu Green Hydrogen Mission focuses on sustainable energy production and environmental protection as part of climate action initiatives.
Q.376Easy
Which classical art form of Tamil Nadu received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition in recent years?
Answer: A
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu temples, is recognized globally as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Q.377Hard
In 2024, which Tamil Nadu state government initiative aimed to improve the condition of handloom weavers?
Answer: D
The Tamil Nadu government implemented comprehensive handloom sector reforms in 2024 including multiple schemes for weaver support.
Q.378Medium
What percentage of India's textile exports comes from Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu is responsible for approximately 35% of India's textile exports, making it the leading textile exporting state.
Q.379Hard
Which Tamil Nadu film personality was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation in 2024?
Answer: A
Kamal Haasan, the renowned Tamil actor-director, was given significant roles in film industry governance structures in 2024.
Q.380Hard
What is the capital expenditure target for Tamil Nadu's infrastructure development in 2024-2025?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu allocated approximately ₹100,000 crores for capital expenditure on infrastructure development in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
