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(1)
What is the rank of Tamil Nadu among Indian states in terms of area?
[A]
fifth
[B]
ninth
[C]
eleventh
[D]
seventh
(2)
Which of the following city of Tamil Nadu is known as world’s largest producer and most important trading center of turmeric in Asia?
[A]
Erode
[B]
Athoor
[C]
Karaikudi
[D]
Thanjavur
(3)
In which year legislative council of Tamilnadu was abolished?
[A]
1986
[B]
1987
[C]
1983
[D]
1985
(4)
Among India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia & Myanmar , which are the countries which have provided official status to Tamil Language ?
[A]
India, Sri Lanka, Singapore
[B]
India and Malaysia
[C]
India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia
[D]
India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia
Answer: India, Sri Lanka, Singapore
(5)
Which among the following is the most important work of Tamil Literature of Sangam Period (sometimes also referred as Bible of the Tamil land)?
[A]
Malaipatukatam
[B]
Thirukkural
[C]
Purananuru
[D]
None of the above
(6)
Narasimhavarman-I was one of the most famous Tamil kings of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India and founded Mahabalipuram. His another name is _______?
[A]
Apapar
[B]
Mamalla
[C]
Mahedravarman
[D]
None of the above
(7)
Which Industry flourishes in Coimbatore-Tiruppur belt in Tamil Nadu?
[A]
Textiles
[B]
Bamboo
[C]
Stone Carvings
[D]
Leather
(8)
Which City is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu ?
[A]
Thanjavur
[B]
Ennore
[C]
Chennai
[D]
Tuticorin
(9)
In which of the famous temple of Tamil Nadu, Shiva is worshipped as “Natraja”?
[A]
Chidambaram
[B]
Tanjore
[C]
Madurai
[D]
None of the above
(10)
Which festival is celebrated in north India when Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
[A]
Makar Sankranti
[B]
Baishaki
[C]
Holi
[D]
Diwali
(11)
Which among the following sites near Pondicherry gives best support to the view on an ancient trade between Rome and the ancient Tamil country of India?
[A]
Arikamedu
[B]
Andiarpalayam
[C]
Villianur
[D]
Suttukeni
(12)
Jayamkondam in Tamil Nadu is famous for which among the following minerals?
[A]
Lignite
[B]
Magnesite
[C]
Bauxite
[D]
Calcite
(13)
Which among the following National Parks / Wild Life sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu is called as Top Slip?
[A]
Palani Hills National Park
[B]
Guindy National Park
[C]
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
[D]
Aanamalai National Park
Answer: Aanamalai National Park
(14)
“Kuyil Pattu” is a famous work ascribed to which among the following Tamil Poets?
[A]
Subramanya Bharathi
[B]
Bharathidasan
[C]
Avvaiyar
[D]
Anandabharati Aiyangar
Answer: Subramanya Bharathi
(15)
Which among the following is a Tamil grammatical treatise ?
[A]
Tolkappiam
[B]
Silappadikaram
[C]
Pattupattu
[D]
Ettutogai
(16)
The Pattini cult was established by which Sangam ruler?
[A]
Senguttuvan, the Chera ruler
[B]
Nedujeliyan, the Pandyan ruler
[C]
Karikala, the Chola ruler
[D]
Nedunjeral Adan, the Chera ruler
Answer: Senguttuvan, the Chera ruler
(17)
Which of the following was the capital of Chola dynasty?
[A]
Uraiyaur
[B]
Kaveripattnam
[C]
Madurai
[D]
Karur
(18)
Which of the following book is considered as the ‘Odyssus of Tamil poetry’?
[A]
Manimekalai
[B]
Jivaka Chintamani
[C]
Tirukkural
[D]
Silappadikarma
(19)
Where was the first Tamil Sangam held__?
[A]
Kural
[B]
Kaveripattnam
[C]
Madurai
[D]
Kapatpuram
(20)
Which of the following ancient Tamil Kingdoms came to be known from Sangam Literature?
[A]
Pandya
[B]
Chera
[C]
Chola
[D]
All of the above
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