Which ancient Tamil sangam is known as the 'Golden Age' of Tamil literature?
Answer: C
The Third Sangam (1st-3rd century CE) is considered the Golden Age of Tamil literature, producing works like Silappatikaram and Manimekalai.
Q.2Easy
Who was the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Madras State (1952-1954), which later became Tamil Nadu.
Q.3Easy
The Chola dynasty reached its zenith under which ruler?
Answer: B
Rajendra Chola I (1014-1044 CE) expanded the Chola empire significantly, conquering territories in South India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Q.4Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage site is located in Tamil Nadu and is known for its Meenakshi Temple?
Answer: A
Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites and a UNESCO recognized heritage site.
Q.5Easy
What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
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Q.6Medium
Which Pallava king is credited with building the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
Answer: C
Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who ruled in the 7th century, constructed the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
Q.7Easy
Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' (Ganges of the South) and flows through Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
The Kaveri River is regarded as the 'Dakshina Ganga' and is one of the major rivers in South India, flowing through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Q.8Medium
The Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu was primarily led by which personality in the 20th century?
Answer: A
Periyar E.V. Ramasamy (1879-1973) was the founder and primary leader of the Dravidian movement, advocating for social equality and Tamil language preservation.
Q.9Medium
Which Tamil saint-poet is known for the devotional work 'Tiruvacakam'?
Answer: D
Manikkavasagar (9th century) composed 'Tiruvacakam', a collection of 655 verses of Tamil devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Q.10Hard
As of 2024, what is the total number of districts in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: D
Tamil Nadu has 38 districts as per the latest administrative reorganization, including districts created through subdivision of larger districts.
Q.11Medium
Which is the largest industry in Tamil Nadu by employment?
Answer: C
The IT industry has become the largest by employment in Tamil Nadu, with Chennai being a major IT hub after Bangalore.
Q.12Easy
The Tirunelveli Halwa is a famous sweet from which district of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Tirunelveli Halwa is a famous sweet made with wheat and jaggery, originating from the Tirunelveli district in South Tamil Nadu.
Q.13Medium
Which Tamil Nadu-based automobile manufacturer is the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world?
Answer: A
TVS Motor Company, headquartered in Chennai, is one of the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturers with significant global presence.
Q.14Easy
What is the name of the classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu temples?
Answer: B
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu, particularly among devadasis in South India.
Q.15Hard
Which port in Tamil Nadu is the busiest container port in India?
Answer: B
Though JN Port is in Mumbai, Chennai Port is the major port in Tamil Nadu. As of recent data, JN Port Mumbai remains the busiest, but Chennai Port is second largest in container traffic in South India.
Q.16Medium
Which Chola king is known for the construction of the Thanjavur Big Temple (Brihadeeswarar Temple)?
Answer: A
Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014 CE) commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, one of the greatest temples of India.
Q.17Hard
The 'Kongu Nadu' historical region corresponds to which present-day area of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: A
Kongu Nadu, a historical region of the Chola and Pandya empires, corresponds to the present-day Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts in Western Tamil Nadu.
Q.18Easy
Which is the official language of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: C
Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu and is one of the oldest languages in the world with a rich literary tradition.
Q.19Medium
The 'Samacheer Kalvi' education scheme implemented in Tamil Nadu aims to provide which kind of education?
Answer: B
Samacheer Kalvi is a uniform school education system implemented in Tamil Nadu to provide equitable and quality education to all students irrespective of their background.
Q.20Medium
Which ancient Tamil sangam is credited with the compilation of the Sangam literature?
Answer: C
The Third Sangam held in Madurai is historically recognized as the period when most of the surviving Sangam literature was compiled. The First and Second Sangams are considered legendary with no surviving texts.
