Q.221
Medium
The Silappatikaram epic describes the life of which female protagonist?
A Kannagi
B Madhavi
C Manimekalai
D Indumati
Correct Answer:
A. Kannagi Explanation:
Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal, narrates the story of Kannagi and her husband Kovalan, one of the five great epics of Tamil literature.
Q.222
Medium
Which renewable energy source contributes the highest percentage to Tamil Nadu's electricity generation (as of 2024)?
A Hydroelectric
B Wind power
C Solar power
D Biomass
Correct Answer:
B. Wind power Explanation:
Tamil Nadu leads India in wind power generation, with wind energy being the primary renewable source contributing significantly to the state's electricity.
Q.223
Medium
The Sangam literature period in Tamil Nadu is divided into three eras. What is the time period of the Later Sangam age?
A 300 BCE - 100 BCE
B 100 BCE - 250 CE
C 250 CE - 600 CE
D 600 CE - 900 CE
Correct Answer:
B. 100 BCE - 250 CE Explanation:
The Later Sangam period is generally dated from 100 BCE to 250 CE, during which most of the extant Tamil literature was composed.
Q.224
Medium
Which ancient Tamil kingdom is credited with the first maritime trade with the Roman Empire?
A Chola Empire
B Pandya Kingdom
C Chera Kingdom
D Pallava Kingdom
Correct Answer:
B. Pandya Kingdom Explanation:
The Pandya Kingdom maintained extensive maritime trade contacts with the Roman Empire, as evidenced by archaeological findings and ancient texts.
Q.225
Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed to connect which two towns?
A Mettupalayam to Ooty
B Coonoor to Ketti
C Ooty to Ketti
D Udagamandalam to Conoor
Correct Answer:
A. Mettupalayam to Ooty Explanation:
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills, built in 1908.
Q.226
Medium
The Chola dynasty's administrative system included the local village council known as what?
A Sabha
B Ur
C Nagaram
D Samiti
Explanation:
The Chola dynasty implemented a sophisticated local governance system with sabhas (village councils) managing local affairs.
Q.227
Medium
Which port city in Tamil Nadu was a major center of pearl fishing during the Chola period?
A Mylapore
B Pondicherry
C Korkai
D Tranquebar
Correct Answer:
C. Korkai Explanation:
Korkai, in the Tirunelveli district, was renowned as a major pearl fishing and trading center in ancient Tamil Nadu.
Q.228
Medium
The Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu was significantly influenced by which group of saints?
A Alvars and Nayanars
B Siddhas and Avvaiyar
C Jain monks and scholars
D Buddhist monks and teachers
Correct Answer:
A. Alvars and Nayanars Explanation:
The Alvars (devotees of Vishnu) and Nayanars (devotees of Shiva) were the primary saints who led the Tamil Bhakti movement.
Q.229
Medium
Which Tamil Nadu institution is Asia's oldest medical college, established in 1835?
A Stanley Medical College
B Madras Medical College
C Christian Medical College, Vellore
D Sri Ramachandra University
Correct Answer:
B. Madras Medical College Explanation:
Madras Medical College, established in 1835, is the oldest medical college in Asia.
Q.230
Medium
The Tamil language has been classified as a classical language by the Indian government in which year?
Explanation:
Tamil was declared a classical language by the Government of India in 2004, making it one of the earliest classical languages.
