If a train travels 240 km in 4 hours, what is its average speed? How far will it travel in 7 hours at the same speed?
Average speed = 4240 = 60 km/h. Distance in 7 hours = 60 × 7 = 420 km
Which textile industry hub in Tamil Nadu is known for producing cotton sarees and traditional fabrics?
Erode is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' and is a major center for cotton production and saree manufacturing.
In a logical sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?. What is the next number?
The pattern follows n(n+1): 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by which Chola emperor?
Rajaraja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur in the 10th century, a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
Which Tamil literary work is considered the oldest surviving literature of any Dravidian language?
Sangam Literature, a collection of Tamil poems from the 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE, is the oldest surviving Dravidian literature.
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If A's income is 25% more than B's income, and B's income is ₹40,000, what is A's income?
A's income = B's income + 25% of B's income = 40,000 + (0.25 × 40,000) = 40,000 + 10,000 = ₹50,000
Which river is the lifeline of Tamil Nadu and is worshipped as a goddess in Tamil culture?
The Cauvery (Kaveri) River is the most important river of Tamil Nadu, supporting agriculture and revered as Cauvery Amman in Tamil culture.
In a group of 50 people, the ratio of men to women is 3:2. How many women are there?
Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5. Women = (52) × 50 = 20
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connects which two cities?
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in the hills, built during the British period.
Statement: All Tamils are Indians. Ravi is Tamil. Conclusion: Ravi is Indian. Which logical reasoning principle is applied?
This is a classic deductive syllogism where a specific conclusion (Ravi is Indian) is derived from general premises.
Which ancient Tamil sangam is credited with compiling and preserving the earliest Tamil literary works?
According to Tamil literary tradition, the Third Sangam at Madurai is credited with preserving the Sangam literature that survived to modern times.
A shopkeeper buys 100 pens at ₹5 each and sells them at ₹8 each. What is his profit percentage?
Cost Price = ₹500. Selling Price = ₹800. Profit = ₹300. Profit % = (500300) × 100 = 60%
Which of the following is NOT a traditional Tamil art form?
Kathakali is a traditional art form of Kerala, not Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam, Karakattam, and Theyyam are Tamil traditional art forms.
The literacy rate of Tamil Nadu as per the 2021 census data is approximately:
Tamil Nadu has a literacy rate of approximately 75-80%, making it one of the most literate states in India, above the national average.
Which of the following compounds contains 6 electrons? (Atomic numbers: H=1, C=6, N=7, O=8)
Carbon atom has 6 electrons. CH₄ has 10 electrons (6+4), H₂O has 10 electrons (8+2), NH₃ has 10 electrons (7+3).
If APPLE is coded as 1-16-16-12-5, and ORANGE is coded as 15-18-1-14-7-5, what is the coding system?
A=1, P=16, L=12, E=5 (positions in alphabet). O=15, R=18, A=1, N=14, G=7, E=5.
The Tirupati Temple, one of the richest temples in India, is located in which state bordering Tamil Nadu?
The Tirupati Venkateswara Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh, bordering Tamil Nadu, and is one of the most visited and wealthiest temples.
In a complex analytical problem: If X + Y = 15, X - Y = 5, then what are the values of X and Y respectively?
Adding equations: 2X = 20, so X = 10. Substituting: 10 + Y = 15, so Y = 5.
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister introduced the Midday Meal Scheme in schools?
M. Karunanidhi's government pioneered the Midday Meal Scheme in Tamil Nadu schools, which later became a national program.
The Chola dynasty reached its peak of maritime power under which emperor?
Rajendra Chola I (1014-1042 CE) expanded the Chola maritime empire to Southeast Asia and even invaded Sri Lanka, reaching the peak of naval power.
