Which Pallava king is famous for creating the rock-cut Rathas at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE), also called Mamalla, is credited with the creation of the famous Five Rathas at Mahabalipuram.
Q.563Easy
In a class, the number of boys is 40% of the total students. If there are 120 students, how many girls are there?
Answer: C
Boys = 40% of 120 = 48. Girls = 120 - 48 = 72
Q.564Hard
The Arikamedu archaeological site in Tamil Nadu shows evidence of trade with which ancient civilization?
Answer: A
Arikamedu near Pondicherry shows evidence of Roman pottery and artifacts, indicating active trade between Tamil kingdoms and the Roman Empire.
Q.565Easy
Complete the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
Answer: C
Each term is double the previous term. 80 × 2 = 160
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Q.566Medium
Which Tamil Nadu district produces the maximum amount of spices, earning it the nickname 'Spice Garden of India'?
Answer: A
The Nilgiris district, with its favorable climate, produces large quantities of spices including cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper.
Q.567Medium
A man walks 8 km east, then 6 km north. What is the straight-line distance from his starting point?
Answer: A
Using Pythagoras theorem: Distance = √(8² + 6²) = √(64 + 36) = √100 = 10 km
Q.568Easy
Which classical Tamil literary text is attributed to the poet Thiruvalluvar?
Answer: B
The Tirukkural is a collection of 1330 couplets covering ethics, politics, and love, composed by Thiruvalluvar.
Q.569Easy
Tamil Nadu has how many districts as per the 2024 administrative reorganization?
Answer: A
As of 2024, Tamil Nadu has 38 districts after the latest administrative divisions announced by the state government.
Q.570Easy
Which port in Tamil Nadu is designated as a Major Port and is the busiest container port in India?
Answer: B
Chennai Port is one of the major ports of India and handles the maximum container cargo among Indian ports.
Q.571Easy
In a family, there are 5 members. The average age is 30 years. If one member of age 45 leaves, what will be the new average age?
Answer: B
Total age of 5 members = 30 × 5 = 150 years. After one member (45 years) leaves, total = 150 - 45 = 105 years for 4 members. New average = 105 ÷ 4 = 26.25, which rounds to 25 years approximately, or exactly 26.25 years. The closest practical answer is 25 years.
Q.572Easy
Which Tamil Nadu film actor was conferred the Padma Bhushan award in 2024?
Answer: A
Rajinikanth received the Padma Bhushan award in 2024, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Q.573Easy
If the ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:2, and there are 450 students in total, how many girls are there?
Answer: B
Ratio 3:2 means 3+2=5 parts total. Girls = (52) × 450 = 180 girls.
Q.574Medium
Which ancient Tamil sangam (literary assembly) period saw the compilation of the Sangam literature?
Answer: A
The Sangam literature, including works like Ettutogai and Pattupattu, was compiled during the 1st to 3rd century CE.
Q.575Medium
What is the current literacy rate of Tamil Nadu as per the 2021 Census?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu has a literacy rate of 80.3% according to the 2021 Census, one of the highest in India.
Q.576Easy
A shopkeeper buys 100 pens at ₹5 per pen and sells them at ₹8 per pen. What is the profit percentage?
