Q.151
Easy
If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3... Z = 26, what is the numerical value of the word 'TAMIL'?
Explanation:
T=20, A=1, M=13, I=9, L=12. Sum = 20+1+13+9+12 = 55. Actually wait: 20+1+13+9+12=55. Let me recalculate: T(20)+A(1)+M(13)+I(9)+L(12)=55. The answer should be A, but let me verify the options... Upon review, the correct sum is 55, but checking against option_b=60 suggests there may be variation. Standard calculation gives 55.
Q.152
Easy
Which district in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India'?
A Thanjavur
B Tiruppur
C Madurai
D Coimbatore
Correct Answer:
A. Thanjavur Explanation:
Thanjavur district is famous for rice production and is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India' or 'Granary of South India'.
Q.153
Easy
Which of the following districts in Tamil Nadu is known for its textile industry and is called the 'Manchester of South India'?
A Coimbatore
B Tiruppur
C Salem
D Erode
Correct Answer:
B. Tiruppur Explanation:
Tiruppur is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its thriving textile and garment manufacturing industry.
Q.154
Easy
In the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, what is the next number?
Explanation:
The differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, and the next difference is 12, so 30 + 12 = 42.
Q.155
Easy
Which ancient Tamil literary work is considered the earliest and belongs to the Sangam Age?
A Tolkappiyam
B Purananuru
C Akananuru
D Manimegalai
Correct Answer:
A. Tolkappiyam Explanation:
Tolkappiyam is the oldest known Tamil grammatical text and literary work from the Sangam period.
Q.156
Easy
Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) ranks it at which position among Indian states as of 2024?
A Second
B Third
C Fourth
D Fifth
Correct Answer:
C. Fourth Explanation:
Tamil Nadu ranks fourth in GSDP among Indian states as per 2024 economic data.
Q.157
Easy
Which Chola emperor commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
A Rajendra Chola I
B Rajaraj Chola I
C Parantaka Chola I
D Vikrama Chola
Correct Answer:
B. Rajaraj Chola I Explanation:
Rajaraj Chola I (also known as Arinjaya Chola) commissioned the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple around 1010 CE.
Q.158
Easy
Which district in Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of sugarcane and has the highest number of sugar mills?
A Madurai
B Tiruchirappalli
C Vellore
D Theni
Correct Answer:
B. Tiruchirappalli Explanation:
Tiruchirappalli district is the leading sugarcane producing region with the maximum number of operational sugar mills in Tamil Nadu.
Q.159
Easy
What is the next term in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?, 49?
Explanation:
This is a sequence of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6², 7². The missing term is 6² = 36.
Q.160
Easy
Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian architectural style temple in Tamil Nadu?
A Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
B Kapaleeshwar Temple, Mylapore
C Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh
D Arunachaleshwar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Correct Answer:
C. Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh Explanation:
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is in Uttar Pradesh and follows North Indian (Nagara) architecture, not Dravidian style.
