Q.131
Easy
What is the traditional Tamil martial art form that is now recognized by the government as an intangible cultural heritage?
A Silambam
B Kalari Payattu
C Thang-Ta
D Lethwei
Correct Answer:
A. Silambam Explanation:
Silambam is the traditional Tamil stick fighting martial art form that has received official recognition as cultural heritage.
Q.132
Easy
Which Tamil Nadu river is considered the lifeline of agriculture in the Cauvery Delta region?
A Bhavani River
B Cauvery River
C Noyyal River
D Tamiraparani River
Correct Answer:
B. Cauvery River Explanation:
The Cauvery River is the primary source of irrigation for the Cauvery Delta, one of India's most fertile agricultural regions.
Q.133
Easy
Who authored the famous work 'Thirukkural' which contains 1330 couplets on ethics and morality?
A Kambar
B Ilango Adigal
C Tiruvalluvar
D Appar
Correct Answer:
C. Tiruvalluvar Explanation:
Tiruvalluvar, a saint-poet from Tamil Nadu, authored the Thirukkural, a timeless work of Tamil literature.
Q.134
Easy
The Dravidian architectural style characteristic of Tamil Nadu temples is most prominently seen in which architectural feature?
A Domes and arches
B Gopurams and intricate sculptural carvings
C Flat roofs and minimal decoration
D Islamic-influenced minarets
Correct Answer:
B. Gopurams and intricate sculptural carvings Explanation:
Gopurams (temple towers) with intricate sculptural carvings are the defining features of Dravidian temple architecture.
Q.135
Easy
Who was the first female Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
A Muthulakshmi Reddy
B Jayalalithaa
C J. Jayalalithaa
D Vijayalakshmi Pandit
Correct Answer:
B. Jayalalithaa Explanation:
J. Jayalalithaa served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1991-1996 and again from 2011-2014, being the first female CM.
Q.136
Easy
Which famous Tamil Nadu-born mathematician is known for his contributions to the theory of numbers and the Ramanujan conjecture?
A C. V. Raman
B Srinivasa Ramanujan
C Subramanian Chandrasekhar
D Har Gobind Khorana
Correct Answer:
B. Srinivasa Ramanujan Explanation:
Srinivasa Ramanujan, born in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics despite limited formal training.
Q.137
Easy
Which of the following is the official language of Tamil Nadu along with English?
A Tamil
B Telugu
C Kannada
D Malayalam
Explanation:
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.138
Easy
In which year did Tamil Nadu adopt its current state emblem featuring the lion capital?
Explanation:
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.139
Easy
Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu and flows through Chennai?
A Kaveri River
B Cooum River
C Bhavani River
D Tamiraparani River
Correct Answer:
A. Kaveri River Explanation:
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.140
Easy
What is the primary occupation of the majority population in Tamil Nadu's rural areas?
A Agriculture
B Mining
C Textiles
D Fishing
Correct Answer:
A. Agriculture Explanation:
Agriculture remains the primary occupation in rural Tamil Nadu, with rice, sugarcane, and cotton being major crops.
