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

The correct answer is A: 110. 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...

Which Tamil Nadu district has the largest area?

The correct answer is B: Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli (formerly Tinnevelly) is the largest district by area in Tamil Nadu.

The Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu was founded by which social reformer?

The correct answer is A: Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy founded the Self-Respect Movement (Suyamariyathai Iyakkam) in 1925 to promote social equality and rationalism in Tamil Nadu.

Under which scheme did Tamil Nadu government provide free laptops to school students in 2024?

The correct answer is A: Amma Laptop Scheme. The Amma Laptop Scheme was launched to provide free laptops to eligible school and college students to promote digital literacy and education.

What is the primary cash crop of Tamil Nadu that contributes significantly to national production?

The correct answer is A: Cotton. Cotton is the primary cash crop of Tamil Nadu, making it one of the leading cotton-producing states in India with significant contribution to the textile industry.

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Q.61 Medium General Studies II

Which river, originating in Karnataka, forms the southern boundary of Tamil Nadu?

APalar River

BPennar River

CTambraparni River

DMandovi River

Correct Answer: B. Pennar River

Explanation:

The Pennar River forms the southern boundary between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, originating in the Eastern Ghats of Karnataka.

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Q.62 Medium General Studies II

Which mineral resource makes Tamil Nadu one of India's leading producers, with major deposits in the state's southern regions?

ABauxite and Ilmenite

BIron ore and Manganese

CLimestone and Coal

DCopper and Zinc

Correct Answer: A. Bauxite and Ilmenite

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu is India's leading producer of ilmenite (titanium mineral) and has significant bauxite reserves, particularly in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts.

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Q.63 Medium General Studies II

Which Chola ruler is credited with expanding maritime trade networks, earning the title 'Chakravartin'?

ARajendra Chola I

BRajadhiraja Chola

CKulottunga Chola III

DVikrama Chola

Correct Answer: A. Rajendra Chola I

Explanation:

Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE) expanded Chola maritime dominance, establishing trade routes and military expeditions to Southeast Asia and earning recognition as a paramount ruler.

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Q.64 Medium General Studies II

Which Tamil Nadu government scheme focuses on providing free laptops to students achieving specific academic benchmarks (2024-2025)?

ADigital Tamil Nadu Program

BLaptop Scheme for higher secondary students

CTechnology for All initiative

DE-Learning Tamil Nadu Project

Correct Answer: B. Laptop Scheme for higher secondary students

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu distributes free laptops to eligible higher secondary students based on merit and financial criteria to promote digital literacy and academic enhancement.

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Q.65 Medium General Studies II

Which historical Tamil literary text, attributed to the Sangam period, serves as the foundational grammar of Tamil language?

ATholkappiyam

BSilappatikaram

CPadirruppattu

DAkananuru

Correct Answer: A. Tholkappiyam

Explanation:

Tholkappiyam, attributed to Tholkappiyar, is the oldest surviving Tamil literary work and the foundational grammar text that codified Tamil language rules and literary conventions.

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Q.66 Medium General Studies II

Which Chola ruler commissioned the famous Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur?

AKarikala Chola

BRaja Raja Chola I

CRajendra Chola I

DKulottunga Chola III

Correct Answer: B. Raja Raja Chola I

Explanation:

Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014 CE) built the magnificent Brihadisvara Temple as a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Chola architectural excellence.

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Q.67 Medium General Studies II

What is the primary objective of the 'Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission' launched in 2017?

ATo promote agricultural startups only

BTo foster entrepreneurship and innovation across sectors

CTo regulate existing businesses

DTo provide foreign direct investment exclusively

Correct Answer: B. To foster entrepreneurship and innovation across sectors

Explanation:

The mission aims to create an ecosystem for startups and innovation across diverse sectors including IT, agriculture, and manufacturing through incubation and funding support.

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Q.68 Medium General Studies II

The 'Tambraparni' text mentions which ancient Tamil state's maritime activities?

AChola empire

BPandya kingdom

CChera state

DPallava kingdom

Correct Answer: A. Chola empire

Explanation:

The Tambraparni (also written as Tamralipta) describes Chola maritime expeditions and trade networks during the early historical period.

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Q.69 Medium General Studies II

Which Tamil Nadu government scheme provides free power to agricultural consumers?

APMKVY scheme

BAgricultural Power Supply Scheme

CKudimaramathu scheme

DFree Power Scheme for Agriculture

Correct Answer: D. Free Power Scheme for Agriculture

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu provides free electricity to agriculture consumers under various state schemes designed to support farmers.

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Q.70 Medium General Studies II

The Sangam literature text 'Purananuru' primarily deals with which theme?

ALove and romance in ancient Tamil society

BHeroic deeds and wars of ancient Tamil kings

CReligious rituals and temple practices

DTrade and commerce activities

Correct Answer: B. Heroic deeds and wars of ancient Tamil kings

Explanation:

Purananuru is an akam text containing 400 poems celebrating the valor, heroism, and exploits of ancient Tamil rulers and warriors.

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