General Studies II
Q.1
Easy
Which Chola king is known as 'Napoleon of India'?
A Rajendra Chola I
B Rajaraja Chola I
C Parantaka Chola I
D Vikrama Chola
Correct Answer:
B. Rajaraja Chola I Explanation:
Rajaraja Chola I (985-1014 CE) is often compared to Napoleon for his extensive conquests and administrative reforms in South India.
Q.2
Easy
The Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur was built by which Chola king?
A Rajendra Chola I
B Rajaraja Chola I
C Vikrama Chola
D Adhirajendra Chola
Correct Answer:
B. Rajaraja Chola I Explanation:
Rajaraja Chola I commissioned the construction of the famous Brihadeeswara Temple (also called Thanjavur Big Temple) around 1010 CE.
Q.3
Easy
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut temples?
A Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
B Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments
C Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
D Kanyakumari Temple
Correct Answer:
B. Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments Explanation:
The Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments, featuring the famous Shore Temple and rock-cut temples from the Pallava period, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.4
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.5
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.6
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.7
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.8
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.9
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.10
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.
