The 'Thirukkural' is composed of how many couplets?
Answer: A
The Thirukkural, written by Tiruvalluvar, comprises 1330 couplets divided into three sections: Aram (virtue), Porul (wealth), and Kamam (love).
Q.62Easy
Which Tamil Nadu district leads in the production of spices, particularly black pepper and turmeric?
Answer: A
Erode district, located in the Nilgiri foothills, is known as the 'Spice Garden of India' and leads in spice production, especially black pepper and turmeric.
Q.63Medium
The 'Silappatikaram' is an epic poem that belongs to which period of Tamil literature?
Answer: B
Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal, is considered a post-Sangam literature text, composed around 5th-6th century CE.
Q.64Easy
Which of the following is the longest river in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Kaveri River, also known as Cauvery, is the longest river in Tamil Nadu with a total length of 805 km, and it shares its course with Karnataka.
Q.65Medium
In the 2024-25 budget, what was the announced allocation for the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
The Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹2000 crore for the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme in the 2024-25 budget to provide two-wheelers to eligible women.
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Q.66Medium
The Chola king Rajendra Chola I is famous for which military expedition?
Answer: B
Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE) is renowned for his military expedition to the Ganges Valley in North India, and he changed his name to Gangaikonda Chola after this conquest.
Q.67Easy
Which Tamil Nadu port is known as the 'Gateway of Tamil Nadu'?
Answer: A
Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is the primary and oldest port in Tamil Nadu, established in 1881, and serves as the gateway for maritime trade.
Q.68Medium
The 'Thirupavai' is a devotional hymn composed by which female Tamil poet?
Answer: A
Andal, the only female Alvar saint, composed the 'Thirupavai', a collection of 30 devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Krishna, in the 8th century CE.
Q.69Easy
Which government initiative in Tamil Nadu aims to provide nutritious meals to students in government schools?
Answer: A
The Mid Day Meal Scheme, implemented nationwide and particularly in Tamil Nadu, provides nutritious meals to students to improve their health and school attendance.
Q.70Medium
Which Chola ruler commissioned the construction of the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: A
Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014 CE) commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswara Temple (also called Rajarajeswara Temple) in Thanjavur, built between 1003-1010 CE.
Q.71Medium
The 'Akananuru' is a Sangam literature collection primarily focused on which theme?
Answer: B
Akananuru is a collection of 400 love poems from Sangam literature that explores various aspects of love, romance, and relationships.
Q.72Easy
Which Tamil Nadu city is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its textile industry?
Answer: B
Tiruppur is renowned for its highly developed textile and garment industry and is often referred to as the 'Manchester of South India' or 'Knitwear Capital of India'.
Q.73Medium
The Sangam-era Pandya kingdom had its capital at which city?
Answer: A
Madurai served as the capital of the Pandya kingdom during the Sangam period and continued to be an important administrative and cultural center.
Q.74Medium
Which Tamil Nadu government scheme provides free electricity to farmers?
Answer: A
The Tamil Nadu government provides free electricity to farmers through various state-sponsored agricultural schemes to promote agricultural productivity.
Q.75Hard
The philosophy of 'Saiva Siddhanta' developed predominantly in which region of South India?
Answer: B
Saiva Siddhanta, a major philosophical school of Shaivism, developed prominently in Tamil Nadu and was expounded by scholars like Meikandar and Arulnandi Sivacharya.
Q.76Easy
Which of the following film industries is NOT based in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
The Telugu film industry is based in Telangana/Andhra Pradesh, while Tamil, Kannada industries have significant presence in Tamil Nadu. This is a straightforward elimination question.
Q.77Hard
The 'Ainkurunuru' collection of Sangam literature comprises how many poems?
Answer: B
Ainkurunuru is a collection of 500 poems from Sangam literature dealing with love themes, arranged in groups of five poems each based on emotional nuances.
Q.78Medium
Which Sangam literature text is a collection of poems on love and nativity, consisting of 400 poems?
Answer: D
Narrinai is a collection of 400 Tamil poems from the Sangam period focusing on love and nativity themes.
Q.79Medium
In which year did the Tamil Nadu government implement the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)?
Answer: C
CMCHIS was launched in 2003 to provide health insurance coverage to below poverty line families in Tamil Nadu.
Q.80Easy
Which of the following is the primary cash crop of Tamil Nadu contributing significantly to the state's agricultural economy?
Answer: C
Coconut is a major cash crop in Tamil Nadu, making the state one of the leading coconut producers in India.
