Q.61
Hard
What is the total length of coastline in Tamil Nadu?
A 910 km
B 1,076 km
C 1,290 km
D 1,345 km
Correct Answer:
C. 1,290 km Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has a coastline of approximately 1,290 km, making it one of the states with the longest coastline in India.
Q.62
Hard
Which dam in Tamil Nadu is the oldest in Asia built by the British?
A Bhavani Sagar Dam
B Mettur Dam
C Krishnagiri Dam
D Pykara Falls Dam
Correct Answer:
C. Krishnagiri Dam Explanation:
Krishnagiri Dam, completed in 1873, is one of the oldest dams in Asia and was built during the British colonial period.
Q.63
Hard
Which educational institution in Tamil Nadu was established first among IITs?
A IIT Madras
B IIT Chennai
C NIT Trichy
D Anna University
Correct Answer:
A. IIT Madras Explanation:
IIT Madras, established in 1959, was the third IIT in India and the first in Tamil Nadu, becoming a premier engineering institution.
Q.64
Hard
Which Tamil Nadu port became the first major port to achieve carbon-neutral operations in India?
A Ennore Port
B Chennai Port
C Thoothukudi Port
D Kanyakumari Port
Correct Answer:
A. Ennore Port Explanation:
Ennore Port in Tamil Nadu has been a pioneer in implementing green initiatives and renewable energy adoption among major ports in India.
Q.65
Hard
Which ancient Tamil literary work is considered the oldest surviving literature in any Indo-Aryan language?
A Thirukkural
B Silappatikaram
C Sangam Literature
D Purananuru
Correct Answer:
C. Sangam Literature Explanation:
Sangam Literature, a collection of ancient Tamil poems, is among the oldest surviving literatures, predating many Indo-Aryan classical works.
Q.66
Hard
In 2024, Tamil Nadu announced a target to generate how many MW of renewable energy by 2030?
A 20,000 MW
B 35,000 MW
C 50,000 MW
D 60,000 MW
Correct Answer:
C. 50,000 MW Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has set an ambitious target of generating 50,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030 to meet its climate commitments.
Q.67
Hard
Which Tamil Nadu chief minister implemented the Dravidian model of politics in the state?
A C.N. Annadurai
B M. Karunanidhi
C J. Jayalalithaa
D K. Kamaraj
Correct Answer:
A. C.N. Annadurai Explanation:
C.N. Annadurai, a prominent Dravidian ideologue, served as Chief Minister and promoted the Dravidian political and social model in Tamil Nadu.
Q.68
Hard
Which treaty between the British and a Tamil ruler led to the Treaty of Madras in 1769?
A Haider Ali
B Tipu Sultan
C Muhammad Ali Khan
D Anwaruddin Khan
Correct Answer:
C. Muhammad Ali Khan Explanation:
Muhammad Ali Khan, the Nawab of Arcot, signed the Treaty of Madras with the British, which had significant implications for Tamil Nadu's colonial history.
Q.69
Hard
What is the significance of the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu?
A Longest bridge in Asia
B First railway bridge across the sea in India
C Highest bridge in South India
D Oldest concrete bridge in Asia
Correct Answer:
B. First railway bridge across the sea in India Explanation:
The Pamban Bridge, completed in 1914, was India's first railway bridge to cross over the sea, connecting mainland Tamil Nadu to Rameswaram.
Q.70
Hard
Which Tamil literary work, authored between 300-600 CE, forms part of the Sangam literature corpus?
A Ramayana
B Mahabharata
C Akananuru
D Bhagavad Gita
Correct Answer:
C. Akananuru Explanation:
Akananuru is a classical Tamil work that is part of the Sangam literature, depicting love and devotion in ancient Tamil poetry.
