Tamilnadu state GK MCQ

1. The twin epics of Tamil literature, Silappatikaram and Manimekalai, offer insights into:

Religious beliefs and social practices
Courtly life
Trade and urban centers
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe twin epics of Tamil literature, Silappatikaram and Manimekalai, offer insights into:

2. The Oscar-winning music composer from Tamil Nadu is:

A.R. Rahman
Ilaiyaraaja
M.S. Viswanathan
Yuvan Shankar Raja

Detailed SolutionThe Oscar-winning music composer from Tamil Nadu is:

3. The principle of separation of powers in Tamil Nadu ensures a system of:

Checks and balances
Centralized authority
Direct democracy
Limited government

Detailed SolutionThe principle of separation of powers in Tamil Nadu ensures a system of:

4. Organic farming practices can help improve soil health in Tamil Nadu by:

Increasing soil organic matter
Improving soil structure
Reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOrganic farming practices can help improve soil health in Tamil Nadu by:

5. Population density and unplanned development can increase the impact of natural hazards in:

Rural areas
Urban areas
Hilly regions
Coastal zones

Detailed SolutionPopulation density and unplanned development can increase the impact of natural hazards in:

6. Keeladi excavations have revealed evidence of:

An ancient urban settlement
Paleolithic cave paintings
Chalcolithic copper smelting
Trade links with the Roman Empire

Detailed SolutionKeeladi excavations have revealed evidence of:

7. The Self-Respect Movement, founded by Periyar, challenged:

Caste-based discrimination
Economic exploitation
Gender inequality
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Self-Respect Movement, founded by Periyar, challenged:

8. The Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road is a historic national highway connecting:

Chennai and Kanyakumari
Chennai and Kolkata
Madurai and Coimbatore
Trichy and Thanjavur

Detailed SolutionThe Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road is a historic national highway connecting:

9. Ride-sharing apps like Ola and Uber are becoming increasingly popular for:

Short-distance travel within cities
Long-distance intercity travel
Both a & b
Not operational in Tamil Nadu

Detailed SolutionRide-sharing apps like Ola and Uber are becoming increasingly popular for:

10. When interpreting Census data, it is important to consider:

Social and economic context
Historical trends
Comparison with other data sources
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhen interpreting Census data, it is important to consider:

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