Current Affairs
Q.1
Medium
The Indus Valley Civilization site Keeladi is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
A Tirunelveli
B Sivagangai
C Madurai
D Ramanathapuram
Correct Answer:
B. Sivagangai Explanation:
Keeladi in Sivagangai district has revealed important archaeological findings dating back to around 600 BCE, indicating an early historic settlement.
Q.2
Medium
What is the total area of Tamil Nadu according to the 2024 census data?
A 130,060 sq km
B 127,724 sq km
C 132,143 sq km
D 125,000 sq km
Correct Answer:
B. 127,724 sq km Explanation:
Tamil Nadu covers an area of approximately 127,724 sq km, making it the eleventh largest state in India by area.
Q.3
Medium
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its ancient rock-cut caves?
A Meenakshi Temple
B Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram
C Tanjavur Big Temple
D Kanyakumari Temple
Correct Answer:
B. Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram Explanation:
Arjuna's Penance and the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram are UNESCO World Heritage Sites featuring rock-cut sculptures and caves from the Pallava period.
Q.4
Medium
The Bhakti movement in South India was significantly influenced by which saint?
A Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
B Adi Shankara
C Basaveshwara
D Saint Thirunavukkarasu
Correct Answer:
D. Saint Thirunavukkarasu Explanation:
Saint Thirunavukkarasu (Appar) and other Nayanars were key figures in the Tamil Bhakti movement, promoting devotional worship in Tamil Nadu.
Q.5
Medium
Which is the driest region in Tamil Nadu with minimal rainfall?
A Nilgiris
B Pudukkottai
C Ramanathapuram
D Kanyakumari
Correct Answer:
C. Ramanathapuram Explanation:
Ramanathapuram district experiences the least rainfall in Tamil Nadu, being in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats.
Q.6
Medium
The Periyar National Park, known for its tiger reserve, is primarily located in which state but borders Tamil Nadu?
A Karnataka
B Kerala
C Andhra Pradesh
D Puducherry
Correct Answer:
B. Kerala Explanation:
Periyar National Park is in Kerala's Idukki district but shares borders with Tamil Nadu's Theni district.
Q.7
Medium
What was the primary purpose of constructing the Grand Anicut (Kallanai) dam?
A Hydroelectric power generation
B Flood control and irrigation
C Navigation
D Drinking water supply
Correct Answer:
B. Flood control and irrigation Explanation:
The Grand Anicut, built by the Cholas across the Kaveri river, was designed for irrigation and flood control, demonstrating ancient Tamil engineering.
Q.8
Medium
Which is the fastest-growing Information Technology (IT) hub in Tamil Nadu after Chennai?
A Coimbatore
B Tiruppur
C Madurai
D Kancheepuram
Correct Answer:
A. Coimbatore Explanation:
Coimbatore has emerged as a secondary IT hub in Tamil Nadu, with growing investment in software and IT services industries.
Q.9
Medium
Which river is the longest in Tamil Nadu?
A Kaveri
B Cooum
C Adyar
D Palar
Correct Answer:
A. Kaveri Explanation:
The Kaveri River is the longest river in Tamil Nadu, spanning approximately 765 km, and is known as the 'Ganga of the South'.
Q.10
Medium
In which year did Tamil Nadu become the first state to introduce the 'Dravidian Model' of governance?
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu adopted the Dravidian Model under C.N. Annadurai in 1965, focusing on social justice and indigenous Tamil culture.
