Q.271
Medium
A person walks 3 km north, then 4 km east, then 3 km south. How far is the person from the starting point?
Explanation:
The person ends up 4 km east of the starting point (north and south movements cancel out). Distance = 4 km.
Q.272
Medium
In a complex arrangement, if A > B, B > C, and C > D, which of the following must be true?
A D > A
B A > D
C B < D
D C > B
Explanation:
Through transitive property: A > B > C > D, therefore A > D must be true.
Q.273
Medium
The Pallavas, who ruled Tamil Nadu, were known for their contributions to which art form?
A Classical Bharatanatyam dance exclusively
B Architecture and sculpting, particularly rock-cut temples
C Textile weaving only
D Agricultural innovations
Correct Answer:
B. Architecture and sculpting, particularly rock-cut temples Explanation:
The Pallava dynasty is renowned for their architectural contributions, including the rock-cut rathas of Mahabalipuram and the Kailasanatha Temple.
Q.274
Medium
In a logical sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?. What is the next number?
Explanation:
The pattern follows n(n+1): 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42
Q.275
Medium
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by which Chola emperor?
A Rajaraja Chola I
B Rajendra Chola I
C Parantaka Chola I
D Kulottunga Chola III
Correct Answer:
A. Rajaraja Chola I Explanation:
Rajaraja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur in the 10th century, a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
Q.276
Medium
A fruit seller has 120 apples. He sells 30% on the first day and 40% of the remaining on the second day. How many apples are left?
Explanation:
Day 1: Sold 30% of 120 = 36 apples. Remaining = 84. Day 2: Sold 40% of 84 = 33.6 ≈ 34. Left = 84 - 34 = 50. Wait, recalculation: 120 - 36 = 84. 40% of 84 = 33.6. 84 - 33.6 = 50.4 ≈ 50. Actually 40% of 84 = 33.6, so 84-33.6 = 50.4. Let me verify: 30% of 120 = 36, remaining 84. 40% of 84 = 33.6, remaining = 50.4. Rounding to 50 doesn't match. Let me recalculate: Day 1 remaining = 120 × 0.7 = 84. Day 2 remaining = 84 × 0.6 = 50.4 ≈ 50.
Q.277
Medium
Which Tamil literary work is considered the oldest surviving literature of any Dravidian language?
A Silappatikaram
B Akananuru
C Tirukkural
D Sangam Literature
Correct Answer:
D. Sangam Literature Explanation:
Sangam Literature, a collection of Tamil poems from the 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE, is the oldest surviving Dravidian literature.
Q.278
Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connects which two cities?
A Ooty to Coonoor
B Ooty to Mettupalayam
C Coonoor to Mettupalayam
D Ooty to Udhagamandalam
Correct Answer:
B. Ooty to Mettupalayam Explanation:
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in the hills, built during the British period.
Q.279
Medium
Statement: All Tamils are Indians. Ravi is Tamil. Conclusion: Ravi is Indian. Which logical reasoning principle is applied?
A Inductive Reasoning
B Deductive Reasoning
C Abductive Reasoning
D Circular Reasoning
Correct Answer:
B. Deductive Reasoning Explanation:
This is a classic deductive syllogism where a specific conclusion (Ravi is Indian) is derived from general premises.
Q.280
Medium
Which ancient Tamil sangam is credited with compiling and preserving the earliest Tamil literary works?
A First Sangam at Madurai
B Second Sangam at Kapatapuram
C Third Sangam at Madurai
D All of the above historically existed
Correct Answer:
C. Third Sangam at Madurai Explanation:
According to Tamil literary tradition, the Third Sangam at Madurai is credited with preserving the Sangam literature that survived to modern times.
