General Studies II
Q.1
Medium
Tamil Nadu accounts for approximately what percentage of India's textile production?
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu is India's largest textile hub, producing approximately 50% of the country's textile output as of 2024.
Q.2
Medium
Which Sangam literature text provides the most detailed account of early Tamil society?
A Akananuru
B Purananuru
C Silappatikaram
D Manimekalai
Correct Answer:
C. Silappatikaram Explanation:
Silappatikaram is an epic poem that provides comprehensive details about social, economic, and political life in early Tamil societies.
Q.3
Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects which two stations?
A Mettupalayam to Ooty
B Coonoor to Mettupalayam
C Ooty to Coonoor
D Salem to Ooty
Correct Answer:
A. Mettupalayam to Ooty Explanation:
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills.
Q.4
Medium
Which industry contributes the most to Tamil Nadu's GSDP as of 2024?
A Textile Industry
B Manufacturing and Industrial Sector
C Agriculture and Allied Activities
D Information Technology
Correct Answer:
B. Manufacturing and Industrial Sector Explanation:
The manufacturing and industrial sector, including textiles, automobiles, and engineering goods, is the largest contributor to Tamil Nadu's GSDP.
Q.5
Medium
The Pandya kingdom's capital was at:
A Kanchi
B Madurai
C Tanjore
D Mahabalipuram
Correct Answer:
B. Madurai Explanation:
Madurai was the historical capital of the Pandya kingdom, one of the three major dynasties of ancient Tamil Nadu.
Q.6
Medium
What is the total number of districts in Tamil Nadu as per the 2024 reorganization?
Explanation:
As of 2024, Tamil Nadu has 34 districts after various administrative reorganizations and creations of new districts.
Q.7
Medium
Which Pallava king is credited with initiating rock-cut temple architecture in South India?
A Mahendra Varman I
B Narasimha Varman I
C Parameswar Varman I
D Simha Varman
Correct Answer:
A. Mahendra Varman I Explanation:
Mahendra Varman I (600-630 CE) pioneered rock-cut temple architecture in South India, as evidenced by the Mandagapattu cave temple.
Q.8
Medium
Which major port in Tamil Nadu was developed as part of India's maritime trade expansion and is now a major container port?
A Ennore Port
B Tuticorin Port
C Chennai Port
D Kattupalli Port
Correct Answer:
C. Chennai Port Explanation:
Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is one of India's major container ports and handles significant maritime trade.
Q.9
Medium
Which Pallava king is famous for commissioning the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
A Narasimhavarman II
B Mahendravarman I
C Simhavishnu
D Parameshvaravarman I
Correct Answer:
A. Narasimhavarman II Explanation:
Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) commissioned the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram during the 8th century CE, making it one of the oldest stone temples in South India.
Q.10
Medium
The Pandya dynasty ruled which region of Tamil Nadu as their primary capital?
A Madurai
B Thanjavur
C Kanchipuram
D Tiruchirappalli
Correct Answer:
A. Madurai Explanation:
Madurai served as the primary capital of the Pandya dynasty during various periods of their rule in South Tamil Nadu.
