Who is the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as of 2024?
Answer: A
M.K. Stalin of the DMK party has been serving as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since May 2021 and continues in this position as of 2024.
Q.22Easy
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connects which two stations?
Answer: A
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the foothills to Ooty (Ootacamund) in the Nilgiri Hills. It was constructed during the British era and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.23Medium
Which Pallava king commissioned the rock-cut Mahabalipuram temples?
Answer: A
Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE), also known as Mamalla, commissioned the famous rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram including the Shore Temple and monolithic rathas.
Q.24Easy
What is the primary source of livelihood for the majority of Tamil Nadu's population in rural areas?
Answer: B
Agriculture and allied activities remain the primary source of livelihood for the majority of rural population in Tamil Nadu, with crops like rice, sugarcane, and coconut being significant.
Q.25Medium
Which ancient text, composed in Tamil Nadu, is considered the earliest Tamil grammar work?
Answer: B
Tholkappiyam, attributed to the poet Tholkappiyar, is the oldest extant Tamil grammar work and is considered a foundational text of Tamil linguistic tradition.
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Q.26Medium
What is the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu as per the 2011 Census?
Answer: C
According to the 2011 Census, Tamil Nadu has a literacy rate of 82.33%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 74.04%.
Q.27Medium
Which Chola ruler is famous for his naval expeditions and conquest of the Maldives?
Answer: B
Rajendra Chola I (1014-1044 CE) undertook extensive naval expeditions and successfully conquered the Maldives. His reign marked the height of Chola naval power.
Q.28Medium
The Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes which three temples?
Answer: A
The Great Living Chola Temples comprise the Thanjavur (Brihadeshwara), Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavatesvara temples. These were jointly inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
Q.29Easy
Which is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills located in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Doddabetta, with an elevation of 2,623 meters, is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills and lies entirely within Tamil Nadu. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Q.30Hard
The Cauvery River water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka was last adjudicated by which tribunal?
Answer: C
The Cauvery Waters Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) issued its final award in 1992, though the implementation and subsequent disputes continue with Supreme Court interventions as recent as 2018.
Q.31Medium
Which historical fort in Tamil Nadu served as the stronghold of Tipu Sultan?
Answer: B
Vellore Fort, built in the 16th century, served as an important fortress. Tipu Sultan was imprisoned here, and it later became a significant British military establishment.
Q.32Easy
What is the primary agricultural product that contributes most to Tamil Nadu's agricultural GDP?
Answer: A
Rice is the most significant agricultural product in Tamil Nadu, with the state being one of India's largest rice producers, particularly in the Cauvery delta region.
Q.33Medium
Which ancient Tamil literary work is an epic narrative about a merchant's wife and her journey?
Answer: C
Silappatikaram, composed by Ilango Adigal, is an epic poem narrating the story of Kannagi and her husband Kovalan's tragic journey and is a cornerstone of Tamil literature.
Q.34Hard
The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in Erode district and is one of Tamil Nadu's important tiger conservation areas, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Q.35Medium
Which Tamil Nadu-based textile cluster is world-renowned for cotton yarn production?
Answer: B
Erode is globally recognized as the 'Yarn City' and is the largest cotton yarn manufacturing and trading center in the world, contributing significantly to Tamil Nadu's economy.
Q.36Hard
In which year did the Madras High Court, one of India's oldest, come into existence?
Answer: B
The Madras High Court was established in 1865 as one of the first high courts in India. It is the second oldest high court after the Calcutta High Court.
Q.37Medium
Which salt pan region in Tamil Nadu is known for the production of sea salt?
Answer: A
Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) is famous for its extensive salt pans and is one of India's major sea salt producers, with the industry being crucial to the district's economy.
Q.38Easy
What is the total annual rainfall in Chennai according to the Indian Meteorological Department's standard measurement?
Answer: B
Chennai receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 1400-1600 mm, with significant contribution from the northeast monsoon (October-December). The city experiences a tropical climate.
Q.39Hard
Which Tamil Nadu scholar and social reformer founded the Satyashodhak Samaj?
Answer: B
Though Jotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in Maharashtra, Periyar E.V. Ramasamy was a prominent Tamil Nadu-based social reformer who spearheaded similar reform movements in the state.
Q.40Medium
Which Tamil Nadu Chief Minister implemented the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam' scheme in 2021?
Answer: A
Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme providing Rs. 1,000 per month to eligible women aged 18-60 years.
