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Q.291 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A40
B42
C45
D48
Correct Answer:  B. 42
Explanation:

The series follows the pattern n(n+1): 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42.

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Q.292 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Tamil Nadu connects which two stations?
AMettupalayam to Ooty
BCoimbatore to Ooty
CCoonoor to Ketti
DUdagamandalam to Mettupalayam
Correct Answer:  A. Mettupalayam to Ooty
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, connects Mettupalayam to Ooty and is one of the oldest rack railways in India.

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Q.293 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
Which Tamil Nadu city is known as the 'Detroit of Asia' due to its automobile industry?
ACoimbatore
BRanipet
CSriperumbudur
DHosur
Correct Answer:  A. Coimbatore
Explanation:

Coimbatore is known as the 'Detroit of Asia' because of its thriving automobile and two-wheeler manufacturing industry.

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Q.294 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
In a coded language, if TAMIL is written as UBNJM, how will NADU be written?
AOBEV
BPCEV
COAEV
DPBDV
Correct Answer:  A. OBEV
Explanation:

Each letter is shifted by 1 position forward. T→U, A→B, M→N, I→J, L→M. Similarly, N→O, A→B, D→E, U→V. So NADU = OBEV.

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Q.295 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
What percentage of India's textile production comes from Tamil Nadu?
A25%
B35%
C45%
D55%
Correct Answer:  C. 45%
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu accounts for approximately 45% of India's total textile production, making it the largest textile hub in the country.

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Q.296 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
A man starts at point A and travels 10 km north, then 15 km east, then 10 km south. What is his current displacement from point A?
A10 km
B15 km
C20 km
D25 km
Correct Answer:  B. 15 km
Explanation:

North 10 km - South 10 km cancel out vertically. Net displacement is 15 km east from point A.

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Q.297 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
The Tamil Nadu government launched which major economic initiative in 2024 to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the state?
ASilicon Valley of South Initiative
BTamil Nadu Semiconductor Policy 2024
CSEMI-TAMIL Scheme
DChip Manufacturing Excellence Scheme
Correct Answer:  B. Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Policy 2024
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu announced the Semiconductor Policy 2024 to establish semiconductor manufacturing clusters and attract major global manufacturers to compete with other states.

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Q.298 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
If a textile factory in Tamil Nadu produces 500 units daily and exports 60% of production while supplying 25% to domestic markets, what percentage goes to storage?
A10%
B15%
C20%
D25%
Correct Answer:  B. 15%
Explanation:

Export = 60%, Domestic = 25%, Total accounted = 85%, Remaining for storage = 100% - 85% = 15%.

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Q.299 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
Which of the following sequences correctly lists Tamil Nadu's major ports by cargo handling capacity in 2024?
AChennai Port, Ennore Port, Paradip Port
BChennai Port, Ennore Port, Thoothukudi Port
CThoothukudi Port, Chennai Port, Ennore Port
DEnnore Port, Thoothukudi Port, Visakhapatnam Port
Correct Answer:  B. Chennai Port, Ennore Port, Thoothukudi Port
Explanation:

Chennai Port remains the largest, followed by Ennore Port and Thoothukudi Port in terms of cargo handling capacity in Tamil Nadu.

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Q.300 Medium Reasoning & Aptitude
Which ancient Tamil literary work, compiled around 300 BCE, is considered the earliest extant Tamil text and reflects Sangam period culture?
AThirukkural
BAkananuru
CSilappatikaram
DPurananuru
Correct Answer:  D. Purananuru
Explanation:

Purananuru is one of the Eight Anthologies (Ettuthokai) of Sangam literature, representing the earliest and most authentic Tamil literary works reflecting the Sangam age.

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