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Which city in Tamil Nadu has been declared as a 'Smart City' under the Smart Cities Mission 2024?
A Coimbatore
B Madurai
C Salem
D Tiruppur
Correct Answer:
A. Coimbatore Explanation:
Coimbatore is among the major Smart Cities in Tamil Nadu under the Smart Cities Mission, focusing on sustainable urban development.
What is the primary occupation in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu?
A Textile manufacturing
B Tea and spice cultivation
C Steel production
D Automobile manufacturing
Correct Answer:
B. Tea and spice cultivation Explanation:
Nilgiri district is famous for tea gardens and spice cultivation, particularly in the Ooty region, making it a major producer of tea in South India.
Q.3
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.
The Chola dynasty is famous for its contribution to which field of art?
A Literature only
B Architecture and bronze sculpture
C Painting only
D Dance forms only
Correct Answer:
B. Architecture and bronze sculpture Explanation:
The Chola dynasty, particularly during the reign of Raja Raja Chola I, made remarkable contributions to temple architecture and bronze sculpture art.
Q.5
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.6
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.7
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.
Which Tamil Nadu district leads in cotton production?
A Coimbatore
B Erode
C Tiruppur
D Salem
Explanation:
Erode district is a major cotton-producing region in Tamil Nadu, contributing significantly to India's cotton production.
The Palk Strait separates Tamil Nadu from which country/territory?
A Sri Lanka
B Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C Puducherry
D Lakshadweep
Correct Answer:
A. Sri Lanka Explanation:
The Palk Strait is a body of water between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, with the Palk Bay in between.
Q.10
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.
