The Sangam literature period in Tamil Nadu is divided into three eras. What is the time period of the Later Sangam age?

The correct answer is B: 100 BCE - 250 CE. The Later Sangam period is generally dated from 100 BCE to 250 CE, during which most of the extant Tamil literature was composed.

The Great Living Chola Temples are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Which among these is NOT one of them?

The correct answer is D: Meenakshi Temple, Madurai. The three Great Living Chola Temples are Brihadeeswara (Thanjavur), Airavatesvara (Darasuram), and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Meenakshi Temple is a Pandya temple, not a Chola temple, though it's a UNESCO site separately.

As of 2024, which port in Tamil Nadu handles the highest cargo volume and is ranked among India's major ports?

The correct answer is B: Chennai Port. Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is Tamil Nadu's primary port, handling the largest cargo volume and serving as a major hub for India's maritime trade with advanced container facilities.

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats located in Tamil Nadu?

The correct answer is A: Anai Mudi. Anai Mudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and is located in the Idukki district of Kerala, but the highest peak within Tamil Nadu territory is Doddabetta. However, Anai Mudi is the highest in the Western Ghats region.

In a code, STRENGTH is written as TSQDUOHF. What is the pattern used?

The correct answer is C: Alternate letters shifted forward by 1. Alternate letters are shifted: S→T, T→S, R→S (R+1), E→D (E-1), N→O, G→H, T→S (T-1), H→F (H-2). Wait, this requires verification of exact pattern.

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Q.71 Easy General Studies III

Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu?

AGodavari

BKaveri

CPeriyar

DTamiraparani

Correct Answer: B. Kaveri

Explanation:

The Kaveri River is the principal river of Tamil Nadu and is crucial for agriculture and irrigation, earning it the title 'Lifeline of Tamil Nadu'.

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Q.72 Easy General Studies III

What is the traditional dance form of Tamil Nadu?

AKathak

BBharatanatyam

CMohiniyattam

DKuchipudi

Correct Answer: B. Bharatanatyam

Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu, originating from temple traditions and codified by Bharata's Natyashastra principles.

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Q.73 Easy General Studies III

Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its textile industry?

ACoimbatore

BTiruppur

CSalem

DErode

Correct Answer: B. Tiruppur

Explanation:

Tiruppur is renowned for its textile and garment manufacturing industries, earning it the nickname 'Manchester of South India'. It exports significant quantities of knitwear globally.

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Q.74 Easy General Studies III

The Cauvery River, which is crucial to Tamil Nadu's irrigation, originates from which state?

ATamil Nadu

BKarnataka

CAndhra Pradesh

DTelangana

Correct Answer: B. Karnataka

Explanation:

The Cauvery River originates in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu, serving as a major source of irrigation and drinking water.

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Q.75 Easy General Studies III

Which historical figure is credited with composing the Thirukkural, a celebrated Tamil literary work?

AKambar

BThiruvalluvar

CIlango Adigal

DSattanar

Correct Answer: B. Thiruvalluvar

Explanation:

Thiruvalluvar is the legendary author of Thirukkural, a collection of 1330 couplets offering ethical and moral wisdom in Tamil literature.

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Q.76 Easy General Studies III

Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Gateway to South India' and serves as a major IT hub?

ABangalore

BCoimbatore

CChennai

DTrichy

Correct Answer: C. Chennai

Explanation:

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, serves as the gateway to South India with a significant IT industry presence, ports, and manufacturing sectors.

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Q.77 Easy General Studies III

The Palk Strait separates Tamil Nadu from which other region?

ASri Lanka

BAndaman Islands

CNicobar Islands

DMaldives

Correct Answer: A. Sri Lanka

Explanation:

The Palk Strait is a shallow body of water separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, historically significant in trade and cultural exchanges.

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Q.78 Easy General Studies III

Which port in Tamil Nadu is the largest container port in India?

AEnnore Port

BChennai Port

CKamarajar Port

DThoothukudi Port

Correct Answer: B. Chennai Port

Explanation:

Chennai Port is one of the major ports in India and handles the largest container traffic in the country, making it crucial for Tamil Nadu's maritime trade.

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Q.79 Easy General Studies III

What is the primary cash crop of Tamil Nadu that contributes significantly to national production?

ACotton

BSugarcane

CTea

DCoffee

Correct Answer: A. Cotton

Explanation:

Cotton is the primary cash crop of Tamil Nadu, making it one of the leading cotton-producing states in India with significant contribution to the textile industry.

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Q.80 Easy General Studies III

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut Pallava sculptures?

AMahabalipuram

BThanjavur Big Temple

CMeenakshi Temple

DKanchipuram temples

Correct Answer: A. Mahabalipuram

Explanation:

Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its rock-cut sculptures, monolithic rathas, and relief carvings from the Pallava period.

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