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Q.11 Hard General Studies I
Which economic survey report (2023-24) highlights Tamil Nadu's contribution to national manufacturing?
A15.2% of national manufacturing
B18.5% of national manufacturing
C12.8% of national manufacturing
D21.3% of national manufacturing
Correct Answer:  A. 15.2% of national manufacturing
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu contributes approximately 15.2% to India's national manufacturing output, making it a crucial industrial state.

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Q.12 Hard General Studies I
The 'Bhakti Movement' in Tamil Nadu was significantly influenced by which social reformer from the 19th century?
ARammohan Roy
BJiddu Krishnamurti
CSri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
DKeshab Chandra Sen
Correct Answer:  B. Jiddu Krishnamurti
Explanation:

Jiddu Krishnamurti, though born in Madras (Chennai), influenced modern spiritual and philosophical thought in Tamil Nadu.

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Q.13 Hard General Studies I
The Nayak system during the Deccan Sultanate period in Tamil Nadu was primarily characterized by:
ACentralized bureaucratic control
BMilitary feudalism with autonomous regional commanders
CDemocratic governance
DJoint rule by multiple kingdoms
Correct Answer:  B. Military feudalism with autonomous regional commanders
Explanation:

The Nayak system involved granting military fiefdoms to Nayaks (commanders) who had significant autonomy in their regions while maintaining allegiance to the sultanate.

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Q.14 Hard General Studies I
The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple's construction is attributed to which Pallava monarch?
AMahendra Pallava
BNarasimhavarman I
CRajasimha
DParameswara I
Correct Answer:  B. Narasimhavarman I
Explanation:

The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built during the reign of Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) in the 7th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Q.15 Hard General Studies I
The Tambraparni inscription found in Tamil Nadu provides evidence of trade with which ancient location?
AGreece
BSri Lanka
CChina
DEgypt
Correct Answer:  B. Sri Lanka
Explanation:

The Tambraparni inscriptions mention trade relations between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka (ancient Tambraparni), indicating maritime commerce in the Chola period.

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Q.16 Hard General Studies I
Which freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest' for his revolutionary activities?
AS. Subramaniam Iyer
BV.O. Chidambaram Pillai
CBal Gangadhar Tilak
DSubramanya Bharati
Correct Answer:  C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation:

While Tilak was from Maharashtra, V.O. Chidambaram Pillai was a significant Tamil Nadu revolutionary. However, Tilak earned the title 'Father of Indian Unrest' for his nationalist activities.

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Q.17 Hard General Studies I
Which ancient Tamil text is known for its detailed description of medicine and surgery, influencing later Ayurvedic and Siddha traditions?
AAkananuru
BSilappatikaram
CTirukkural
DTolkapiyam
Correct Answer:  B. Silappatikaram
Explanation:

Silappatikaram, a Sangam Age epic, contains references to medical practices and surgical knowledge that influenced later medical traditions.

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Q.18 Hard General Studies II
The Kaveri River basin provides irrigation to approximately what percentage of Tamil Nadu's agricultural land?
A25%
B40%
C55%
D70%
Correct Answer:  C. 55%
Explanation:

The Kaveri River is crucial for Tamil Nadu's agriculture, irrigating approximately 55% of the state's cultivable land.

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Q.19 Hard General Studies II
Which Tamil saint-poet is known for composing devotional hymns on Lord Shiva with 4000 verses?
AAppar
BSundarar
CSambandar
DManikkavacakar
Correct Answer:  A. Appar
Explanation:

Appar (also called Tirunavukkarasu) composed the Thevaram hymns, the oldest Tamil devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Q.20 Hard General Studies II
The Chola administrative system included provincial divisions. What was the smallest administrative unit called?
AMandalam
BKottam
CValanadu
DPattinam
Correct Answer:  C. Valanadu
Explanation:

Valanadu was the smallest administrative unit in the Chola empire's hierarchical administrative system.

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