Hindi/Language
Which language is primarily spoken in Tamil Nadu?
A Tamil
B Telugu
C Kannada
D Malayalam
Explanation:
Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu and is one of the oldest languages in India.
In which year did Tamil Nadu become a separate state?
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu was formed on 26 January 1956 as Madras State following the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
What is the capital city of Tamil Nadu?
A Coimbatore
B Chennai
C Madurai
D Salem
Correct Answer:
B. Chennai Explanation:
Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu.
Q.4
Medium
Which ancient Sangam literature work is considered the oldest in Tamil language?
A Silappatikaram
B Manimekalai
C Akananuru
D Purananuru
Correct Answer:
C. Akananuru Explanation:
Akananuru is one of the earliest Sangam anthologies, containing 400 poems on various themes.
Q.5
Medium
Who was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
A Rajaraja Chola I
B Vijayalaya Chola
C Rajendra Chola I
D Parantaka Chola
Correct Answer:
B. Vijayalaya Chola Explanation:
Vijayalaya Chola founded the Chola dynasty in the 9th century CE.
Q.6
Medium
Which temple in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Varadharaja Perumal Temple'?
A Kanchipuram Varadharaja Perumal Temple
B Meenakshi Amman Temple
C Brihadeeswara Temple
D Kumbeswarar Temple
Correct Answer:
A. Kanchipuram Varadharaja Perumal Temple Explanation:
Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram is one of the most important Vishnu temples in South India.
Q.7
Medium
What is the primary source of revenue for Tamil Nadu's economy?
A Agriculture only
B Manufacturing and services sector
C Mining exclusively
D Tourism alone
Correct Answer:
B. Manufacturing and services sector Explanation:
Tamil Nadu's economy is driven by manufacturing (textiles, automobiles), services (IT), and agriculture.
Q.8
Medium
Which script was used in ancient Tamil Nadu before the adoption of Tamil script?
A Brahmi script
B Devanagari script
C Grantha script
D Gupta script
Correct Answer:
A. Brahmi script Explanation:
Brahmi script was used in ancient Tamil Nadu before the development of the Tamil script.
Q.9
Medium
Who built the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur?
A Rajendra Chola I
B Rajaraja Chola I
C Aditya Chola
D Parantaka Chola I
Correct Answer:
B. Rajaraja Chola I Explanation:
Rajaraja Chola I built the magnificent Brihadeeswara Temple around 1010 CE in Thanjavur.
Q.10
Medium
What is the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu as per the latest census data (2021)?
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has a literacy rate of approximately 82%, which is higher than the national average.
