Tamilnadu state GK MCQ

1. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was a Palaiyakkarar of Panchalankurichi who is remembered for his:

Loyalty to the British
Efficient revenue collection
Rebellion against the British
Patronage of temples

Detailed SolutionVeerapandiya Kattabomman was a Palaiyakkarar of Panchalankurichi who is remembered for his:

2. Large-scale movement of people from rural areas to cities within Tamil Nadu is an example of:

International migration
Interstate migration
Intrastate migration
Temporary migration

Detailed SolutionLarge-scale movement of people from rural areas to cities within Tamil Nadu is an example of:

3. Water disputes between states over shared rivers highlight the need for:

Interstate water agreements
Judicial intervention
Building more dams
Promoting water conservation

Detailed SolutionWater disputes between states over shared rivers highlight the need for:

4. Colonial infrastructure projects like railways and roads primarily served the interests of:

British trade and administration
Local economic development
Welfare of Indian peasants
Cultural exchange

Detailed SolutionColonial infrastructure projects like railways and roads primarily served the interests of:

5. The Vijayanagara Empire was established by:

Harihara and Bukka Raya
Krishna Deva Raya
Deva Raya II
Saluva Narasimha Raya

Detailed SolutionThe Vijayanagara Empire was established by:

6. The Madras Presidency played an important role in the Indian freedom struggle, being a hub for:

Intellectual debates
Political movements
Revolutionary activities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Madras Presidency played an important role in the Indian freedom struggle, being a hub for:

7. The ‘Mridangam’ is a percussion instrument widely used in:

Hindustani music
Carnatic music
Folk music traditions
Western orchestral music

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Mridangam’ is a percussion instrument widely used in:

8. Food fortification in Tamil Nadu involves adding essential nutrients to:

Salt
Rice
Milk
Edible oil

Detailed SolutionFood fortification in Tamil Nadu involves adding essential nutrients to:

9. Many zamindaris in Tamil Nadu were located in regions like:

Madurai and Tirunelveli
The Nilgiris
Coastal districts
Thanjavur delta

Detailed SolutionMany zamindaris in Tamil Nadu were located in regions like:

10. The first Tamil newspaper, “Swadesamitran”, was founded in:

1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s

Detailed SolutionThe first Tamil newspaper, “Swadesamitran”, was founded in:

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