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Q.141 Easy Hindi/Language
The Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu commemorates which agricultural season?
AMonsoon arrival
BHarvest season
CSowing season
DPost-harvest plowing
Correct Answer:  B. Harvest season
Explanation:

Pongal is celebrated in January to mark the harvest season when crops are reaped, and the new harvest is presented to the sun god.

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Q.142 Easy Hindi/Language
What is the primary purpose of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal established in 1990?
AIrrigation development in Tamil Nadu
BResolution of water-sharing disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
CFlood management in the Cauvery delta
DAgricultural subsidies distribution
Correct Answer:  B. Resolution of water-sharing disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Explanation:

The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was established to adjudicate and resolve disputes regarding water sharing of the Cauvery River between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states.

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Q.143 Easy Hindi/Language
Which UNESCO World Heritage temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its intricate bronze sculptures from the Chola period?
ABrihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
BMeenakshi Temple, Madurai
CKapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai
DAnnamalaiyar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Correct Answer:  A. Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built by Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its magnificent architecture and Chola-era bronze sculptures.

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Q.144 Easy Hindi/Language
Which Chola king is credited with building the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur during the 11th century?
ARajaraja I
BRajendra Chola I
CParantaka I
DAditya I
Correct Answer:  A. Rajaraja I
Explanation:

Emperor Rajaraja I (985-1014 CE) built the Brihadeeswarar Temple as a symbol of Chola power and architectural excellence during his reign.

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Q.145 Easy Hindi/Language
Which Chola ruler is credited with building the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur?
ARaja Raja Chola I
BRajendra Chola I
CParantaka Chola I
DKulottunga Chola III
Correct Answer:  A. Raja Raja Chola I
Explanation:

Raja Raja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswara Temple in 1010 CE, one of the most magnificent examples of Chola architecture.

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Q.146 Easy Reasoning & Aptitude
Which Chola emperor is known as 'Napoleon of India' for his extensive conquests?
ARajendra Chola I
BRajadhiraja Chola
CKulottunga Chola I
DParantaka Chola I
Correct Answer:  A. Rajendra Chola I
Explanation:

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.

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Q.147 Easy Reasoning & Aptitude
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut architectural marvels from the Pallava period?
ABrihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur
BMahabalipuram Monuments
CMeenakshi Temple, Madurai
DRameshwaram Temple
Correct Answer:  B. Mahabalipuram Monuments
Explanation:

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.

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Q.148 Easy Reasoning & Aptitude
Tamil Nadu's first Chief Minister was:
AC. Rajagopalachari
BE.V. Ramasamy Periyar
CKamaraj Nadar
DM. Bhaktavatsalam
Correct Answer:  A. C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation:

C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (then Madras State) from 1952 to 1954.

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Q.149 Easy Reasoning & Aptitude
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, connecting Ooty and Coonoor, is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
ACoimbatore
BNilgiris
CErode
DDindigul
Correct Answer:  B. Nilgiris
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Nilgiris district, one of the oldest mountain railways in Asia.

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Q.150 Easy Reasoning & Aptitude
Which historical dynasty built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
APallava dynasty
BChola dynasty
CPandya dynasty
DVijayanagara dynasty
Correct Answer:  B. Chola dynasty
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as the Big Temple, was built by Raja Raja Chola I of the Chola dynasty in 1010 CE.

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