Which Tamil Nadu city is a major hub for automobile and textile manufacturing industries?

The correct answer is B: Coimbatore. Coimbatore is known as the 'Detroit of India' for its automobile manufacturing and a major textile hub.

The Cauvery River Dispute, which involves Tamil Nadu, has been one of the longest-running inter-state water disputes in India. Who is the third major claimant along with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

The correct answer is C: Kerala. The Cauvery River Dispute involves Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry. The Cauvery Waters Disputes Tribunal allocated shares among these states/union territories.

Tamil Nadu accounts for approximately what percentage of India's textile production?

The correct answer is C: 50%. Tamil Nadu is India's largest textile hub, producing approximately 50% of the country's textile output as of 2024.

What was the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021?

The correct answer is B: To promote manufacturing and attract investments. The policy aimed to position Tamil Nadu as a global manufacturing hub by attracting investments and promoting industrial growth.

Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2024?

The correct answer is A: M.K. Stalin. M.K. Stalin, leader of DMK, took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2024 for his second consecutive term.

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Q.251 Medium Hindi/Language

Tamil Nadu's Green Tamil Nadu Mission 2023 aims to achieve what environmental target by 2030?

ACarbon neutrality

B50% renewable energy usage

CZero waste management

D100% forest cover restoration

Correct Answer: B. 50% renewable energy usage

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu's Green Tamil Nadu Mission targets achieving 50% renewable energy usage by 2030 through increased solar and wind power installations.

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Q.252 Medium Hindi/Language

Which ancient port city in Tamil Nadu served as a major trading hub during the Roman trade era, evidenced by Roman coin discoveries?

AMylapore

BPondicherry

CArikamedu

DTranquebar

Correct Answer: C. Arikamedu

Explanation:

Arikamedu, located in Puducherry region near Tamil Nadu, is an archaeological site showing evidence of Roman trade with Tamil Nadu from the 1st century CE.

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Q.253 Medium Hindi/Language

The Pasumpon Muni, the freedom fighter and social reformer, is primarily associated with which Tamil district?

AMadurai

BTirunelveli

CDindigul

DTheni

Correct Answer: B. Tirunelveli

Explanation:

Pasumpon Muni was a renowned freedom fighter and social reformer primarily associated with Tirunelveli district in South Tamil Nadu.

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Q.254 Medium Hindi/Language

Under which scheme did Tamil Nadu become the first state to provide free electricity to agricultural consumers in 2024-2025?

AKisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan

BTamil Nadu Free Electricity Scheme

CAnbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi Farm Power Initiative

DChief Minister's Agricultural Power Supply Program

Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu Free Electricity Scheme

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu implemented the Free Electricity Scheme for agriculture, making it one of the most farmer-friendly policies in India as of 2024.

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Q.255 Medium Hindi/Language

The 'Silappatikaram', an important work of Sangam literature, was composed by which author?

AIlangovadigal

BKambar

CThirukkural

DSambandhar

Correct Answer: A. Ilangovadigal

Explanation:

Ilangovadigal, a Jain poet, composed the Silappatikaram, one of the five great epics of Tamil literature from the Sangam Age.

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Q.256 Medium Hindi/Language

Which district in Tamil Nadu has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its temple architecture and cultural significance in 2023-2024?

AMadurai District

BChidambaram District

CKanchipuram District

DTirunelveli District

Correct Answer: B. Chidambaram District

Explanation:

Chidambaram, home to the Nataraja Temple, was recognized for its architectural and cultural importance, representing Tamil Nadu's rich temple heritage.

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Q.257 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude

In 2024, Tamil Nadu ranked _____ in India's manufacturing sector by GVAO (Gross Value Added at Output).

AFirst

BSecond

CThird

DFourth

Correct Answer: B. Second

Explanation:

As of 2024, Tamil Nadu is the second-largest manufacturing hub in India after Gujarat, contributing significantly to the national economy.

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Q.258 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude

If a series progresses as 2, 6, 12, 20, 30... what is the 10th term?

A110

B120

C130

D140

Correct Answer: A. 110

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern n(n+1). For n=10: 10×11=110. The pattern is 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6...

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Q.259 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude

A man travels from Chennai to Bangalore. He covers half the distance at 40 km/h and the remaining half at 60 km/h. What is his average speed?

A48 km/h

B50 km/h

C52 km/h

D54 km/h

Correct Answer: A. 48 km/h

Explanation:

Average speed = 2ab/(a+b) = 2×40×60/(40+60) = 4800/100 = 48 km/h

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Q.260 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude

The Sangam Literature period in Tamil Nadu is divided into how many Sangams?

ATwo

BThree

CFour

DFive

Correct Answer: B. Three

Explanation:

According to Tamil tradition, there were three Sangams (literary academies) - First, Second, and Third Sangam, spanning several centuries of Tamil literary history.

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