Which Chola emperor is known as 'Napoleon of India' for his extensive conquests?
Answer: A
Rajendra Chola I (985-1014 CE) expanded the Chola empire extensively and is often compared to Napoleon for his military conquests across South India and beyond.
Q.2Medium
In 2024, Tamil Nadu ranked _____ in India's manufacturing sector by GVAO (Gross Value Added at Output).
Answer: B
As of 2024, Tamil Nadu is the second-largest manufacturing hub in India after Gujarat, contributing significantly to the national economy.
Q.3Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut architectural marvels from the Pallava period?
Answer: B
Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, features stunning rock-cut temples and sculptures from the 7th century Pallava dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.4Medium
If a series progresses as 2, 6, 12, 20, 30... what is the 10th term?
Answer: A
The series follows the pattern n(n+1). For n=10: 10×11=110. The pattern is 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6...
Q.5Easy
Tamil Nadu's first Chief Minister was:
Answer: A
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (then Madras State) from 1952 to 1954.
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Q.6Medium
A man travels from Chennai to Bangalore. He covers half the distance at 40 km/h and the remaining half at 60 km/h. What is his average speed?
Answer: A
Average speed = 2ab/(a+b) = 2×40×60/(40+60) = 1004800 = 48 km/h
Q.7Medium
The Sangam Literature period in Tamil Nadu is divided into how many Sangams?
Answer: B
According to Tamil tradition, there were three Sangams (literary academies) - First, Second, and Third Sangam, spanning several centuries of Tamil literary history.
Q.8Medium
Which of the following is NOT a major port in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
Paradip Port is located in Odisha. Chennai, Ennore, and Thoothukudi are the major ports in Tamil Nadu.
Q.9Medium
In a logical sequence: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?, 191. The missing number is:
Answer: B
The pattern is (previous number × 2 + 1): 5→11(×2+1), 11→23(×2+1), 23→47(×2+1), 47→95(×2+1), 95→191(×2+1)
Q.10Easy
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, connecting Ooty and Coonoor, is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: B
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Nilgiris district, one of the oldest mountain railways in Asia.
Q.11Medium
Tamil Nadu's contribution to India's IT industry in 2024 is approximately _____ of the national IT exports.
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu contributes approximately 12-15% of India's IT exports, with Chennai being a major IT hub alongside Bangalore and Hyderabad.
Q.12Easy
Which historical dynasty built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
Answer: B
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as the Big Temple, was built by Raja Raja Chola I of the Chola dynasty in 1010 CE.
Q.13Medium
In 2024, Tamil Nadu's literacy rate stands at approximately:
Answer: B
Tamil Nadu has one of the highest literacy rates in India at approximately 80%, above the national average.
Q.14Hard
The ancient Tamil text 'Silappatikaram' belongs to which Sangam Age?
Answer: D
Silappatikaram, authored by Ilango Adigal, is considered a post-Sangam literature work, written in the 5th-6th century CE.
Q.15Medium
A man has three children. The probability that at least one is a boy is:
Answer: C
Probability of all girls = (21)³ = 81. Probability of at least one boy = 1 - 81 = 87
Q.16Easy
Which district in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India'?
Answer: A
Thanjavur district is famous for rice production and is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India' or 'Granary of South India'.
Q.17Hard
In a complex reasoning puzzle, if FRIEND is coded as 3-7-5-2-8-4, how would GARDEN be coded?
Answer: B
In FRIEND coding: Each letter's position in alphabet is reduced by a specific pattern. For GARDEN: G(7→1), A(1→1), R(18→7), D(4→5), E(5→2), N(14→8) following the same encoding rule.
Q.18Easy
Which of the following districts in Tamil Nadu is known for its textile industry and is called the 'Manchester of South India'?
Answer: B
Tiruppur is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its thriving textile and garment manufacturing industry.
Q.19Easy
In the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, what is the next number?
Answer: B
The differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, and the next difference is 12, so 30 + 12 = 42.
Q.20Easy
Which ancient Tamil literary work is considered the earliest and belongs to the Sangam Age?
Answer: A
Tolkappiyam is the oldest known Tamil grammatical text and literary work from the Sangam period.
