What is the traditional Tamil martial art form that is now recognized by the government as an intangible cultural heritage?
Answer: A
Silambam is the traditional Tamil stick fighting martial art form that has received official recognition as cultural heritage.
Q.42Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed to connect which two towns?
Answer: A
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills, built in 1908.
Q.43Easy
Which Tamil Nadu river is considered the lifeline of agriculture in the Cauvery Delta region?
Answer: B
The Cauvery River is the primary source of irrigation for the Cauvery Delta, one of India's most fertile agricultural regions.
Q.44Easy
Who authored the famous work 'Thirukkural' which contains 1330 couplets on ethics and morality?
Answer: C
Tiruvalluvar, a saint-poet from Tamil Nadu, authored the Thirukkural, a timeless work of Tamil literature.
Q.45Medium
The Chola dynasty's administrative system included the local village council known as what?
Answer: A
The Chola dynasty implemented a sophisticated local governance system with sabhas (village councils) managing local affairs.
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Q.46Medium
Which port city in Tamil Nadu was a major center of pearl fishing during the Chola period?
Answer: C
Korkai, in the Tirunelveli district, was renowned as a major pearl fishing and trading center in ancient Tamil Nadu.
Q.47Medium
The Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu was significantly influenced by which group of saints?
Answer: A
The Alvars (devotees of Vishnu) and Nayanars (devotees of Shiva) were the primary saints who led the Tamil Bhakti movement.
Q.48Medium
Which Tamil Nadu institution is Asia's oldest medical college, established in 1835?
Answer: B
Madras Medical College, established in 1835, is the oldest medical college in Asia.
Q.49Easy
The Dravidian architectural style characteristic of Tamil Nadu temples is most prominently seen in which architectural feature?
Answer: B
Gopurams (temple towers) with intricate sculptural carvings are the defining features of Dravidian temple architecture.
Q.50Easy
Who was the first female Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
J. Jayalalithaa served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1991-1996 and again from 2011-2014, being the first female CM.
Q.51Medium
The Tamil language has been classified as a classical language by the Indian government in which year?
Answer: C
Tamil was declared a classical language by the Government of India in 2004, making it one of the earliest classical languages.
Q.52Medium
Which Tamil Nadu district is the largest salt-producing region in India?
Answer: D
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is the largest salt-producing district in India, known for its salt pans and salt production.
Q.53Medium
The Mangrove Conservation Initiative in Tamil Nadu primarily focuses on protecting mangroves in which region?
Answer: B
Pichavaram in Chengalpattu district has one of the largest mangrove forests in India and is a focus of conservation efforts.
Q.54Easy
Which famous Tamil Nadu-born mathematician is known for his contributions to the theory of numbers and the Ramanujan conjecture?
Answer: B
Srinivasa Ramanujan, born in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics despite limited formal training.
Q.55Hard
The Uttiramerur Inscription from the 10th century Chola period provides evidence of what system of governance?
Answer: B
The Uttiramerur Inscription describes rules for elections and administration of village councils, showing evidence of democratic practices in Chola times.
Q.56Hard
Which Tamil saint-poet's works influenced the development of Tamil grammar and linguistic studies?
Answer: A
Appar, one of the 63 Nayanars, contributed significantly to Tamil grammar and linguistic development through his literary works.
Q.57Easy
Which of the following is the official language of Tamil Nadu along with English?
Answer: A
Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu state in India and has been recognized as a classical language by the Government of India.
Q.58Easy
In which year did Tamil Nadu adopt its current state emblem featuring the lion capital?
Answer: A
Tamil Nadu adopted its state emblem based on the Ashoka Lion Capital in 1956 when it was reorganized as a state under the new Indian constitution.
Q.59Easy
Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu and flows through Chennai?
Answer: A
The Kaveri River is the primary river system and lifeline of Tamil Nadu, originating in the Western Ghats and flowing eastward through the state.
Q.60Medium
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of which mineral in India?
Answer: C
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of Ilmenite (titanium ore) in India after Odisha, with significant deposits in coastal areas.
