The Aravidu dynasty, which ruled parts of Tamil Nadu, was a branch of which major empire?
Answer: B
The Aravidu dynasty was the last ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire and governed the southern regions including parts of Tamil Nadu.
Q.62Medium
According to the 2024 Economic Survey, what is the primary focus of Tamil Nadu's manufacturing sector for 2024-25?
Answer: B
The 2024 Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's pivot towards semiconductor and electronics manufacturing under the National Semiconductor Mission, positioning it as a manufacturing hub.
Q.63Medium
The Chola Empire's administrative system included which of the following local governance bodies?
Answer: A
The Chola administration featured 'Sabhas' (assemblies of Brahmins) and 'Ur' (assemblies of non-Brahmins) as local governance bodies, representing an early form of democratic institutions.
Q.64Easy
Which port in Tamil Nadu is recognized as a major transhipment hub in the 2024 Port Development Strategy?
Answer: C
Chennai Port remains the primary transhipment hub for Tamil Nadu and southern India, with recent modernization initiatives under the 2024 Port Development Strategy.
Q.65Hard
The Nayak system during the Deccan Sultanate period in Tamil Nadu was primarily characterized by:
Answer: B
The Nayak system involved granting military fiefdoms to Nayaks (commanders) who had significant autonomy in their regions while maintaining allegiance to the sultanate.
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Q.66Medium
Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate for 2023-24 was approximately:
Answer: B
According to the 2024 Economic Survey, Tamil Nadu's GSDP growth rate for 2023-24 was approximately 6.1%, slightly above the national average.
Q.67Easy
Which independence leader from Tamil Nadu was associated with the 'Self-Respect Movement'?
Answer: B
Periyar E.V. Ramasamy founded and led the Self-Respect Movement, which challenged Brahminical orthodoxy and promoted Tamil linguistic and cultural pride.
Q.68Medium
The Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram, an architectural marvel, was constructed during the reign of which Pallava king?
Answer: B
The Kailasanatha Temple, one of the earliest stone temples in South India, was built during the reign of Rajasimha (Narasimhavarman II) of the Pallava dynasty in the 8th century.
Q.69Easy
Which film festival, held annually in Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest surviving film festivals in Asia?
Answer: C
The Madras Film Festival (now Chennai International Film Festival) has been held since 1997 and is a major platform for international cinema in Tamil Nadu.
Q.70Hard
The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple's construction is attributed to which Pallava monarch?
Answer: B
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built during the reign of Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) in the 7th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.71Medium
According to the 2024 Census data projections, which district in Tamil Nadu is expected to have the highest population growth rate?
Answer: A
Chengalpattu district, which was separated from Kancheepuram in 2019, has shown the highest population growth rate due to rapid urbanization and industrial expansion.
Q.72Medium
The Bhakti movement's earliest literary expression in Tamil was through:
Answer: C
The Alvar (Vaishnavite) and Nayanar (Shaivite) saints produced some of the earliest devotional Tamil poetry, laying the foundation for the Bhakti movement in South India.
Q.73Hard
The Tambraparni inscription found in Tamil Nadu provides evidence of trade with which ancient location?
Answer: B
The Tambraparni inscriptions mention trade relations between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka (ancient Tambraparni), indicating maritime commerce in the Chola period.
Q.74Medium
Which Tamil Nadu state has the highest concentration of automobile manufacturing units as per 2024 industrial data?
Answer: D
Chengalpattu district, particularly the SIPCOT areas, has emerged as a major automobile and auto-component manufacturing hub in recent years.
Q.75Easy
The Sangam literature period in Tamil Nadu is generally dated between:
Answer: A
Sangam literature, comprising collections like Ettuthokai and Pattupattu, is generally dated between the 3rd and 1st century BCE, representing the earliest Tamil literary works.
Q.76Medium
The Anna University ranking in the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) placed it at:
Answer: B
Anna University, located in Chennai, consistently ranks within the top 20 engineering colleges in India according to the NIRF rankings, reflecting its academic excellence.
Q.77Easy
Which of the following textile technologies was pioneered in the Tiruppur cluster, making it a global textile hub?
Answer: B
Tiruppur has become a global hub for knitted fabric production, processing, and dyeing, earning it the nickname 'Manchester of South India' and exporting to over 100 countries.
Q.78Medium
Which Pallava king is credited with establishing the naval supremacy in the Indian Ocean during the 7th century CE?
Answer: A
Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) of the Pallava dynasty established naval supremacy and expanded Pallava influence across maritime routes in the Indian Ocean.
Q.79Medium
The Chola Empire's administrative system divided territories into units called Mandalams, Kottams, and Nattus. Which was the smallest unit?
Answer: C
The Nattu (Nadu) was the smallest administrative unit in the Chola system, followed by Kottam and Mandalam.
Q.80Medium
Which Tamil saint poet is known for composing the Tiruvachakam, a devotional work of 51 poems?
Answer: C
Manikkavacakar, a Shaivite saint-poet of the 9th century, composed the Tiruvachakam, one of the most important Tamil devotional texts.
