Tamilnadu state GK MCQ

1. Kalamkari is a textile art form involving:

Hand painting or block printing on fabric
Embroidery
Weaving with gold and silver threads
Tie-and-dye techniques

Detailed SolutionKalamkari is a textile art form involving:

2. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its:

Scenic journey through the hills
Rack and pinion technology
Steam locomotives
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its:

3. Tamil Nadu is a leader in India in the generation of:

Nuclear power
Wind power
Biogas
Geothermal energy

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu is a leader in India in the generation of:

4. Chennai Metro Rail is a rapid transit system operating in:

Chennai and surrounding areas
Coimbatore
Madurai
Trichy

Detailed SolutionChennai Metro Rail is a rapid transit system operating in:

5. The component of HDI that measures health is:

Life expectancy at birth
Infant mortality rate
Maternal mortality rate
Disease prevalence

Detailed SolutionThe component of HDI that measures health is:

6. Competition from other states and countries poses a challenge to Tamil Nadu’s industrial competitiveness in sectors like:

Textiles
Automobiles
Leather
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCompetition from other states and countries poses a challenge to Tamil Nadu’s industrial competitiveness in sectors like:

7. Promoting last-mile connectivity in cities is crucial for:

Encouraging use of public transport
Reducing reliance on personal vehicles
Improving accessibility for all
All of the above

Detailed SolutionPromoting last-mile connectivity in cities is crucial for:

8. The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a magnificent Chola-era temple, is located in:

Rameswaram
Kanyakumari
Thanjavur
Chidambaram

Detailed SolutionThe Brihadeeswarar Temple, a magnificent Chola-era temple, is located in:

9. The founder of Isha Foundation and a renowned spiritual leader is:

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Mata Amritanandamayi
Osho

Detailed SolutionThe founder of Isha Foundation and a renowned spiritual leader is:

10. Polished stone axes are a distinctive artifact of the:

Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Iron Age

Detailed SolutionPolished stone axes are a distinctive artifact of the:

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