11. The fiscal year in Tamil Nadu runs from:

January-December
April-March
July-June
October-September

Detailed SolutionThe fiscal year in Tamil Nadu runs from:

12. The cave temples at Sittanavasal are famous for their:

Early Jain murals
Chola-era bronze sculptures
Vijayanagara-era inscriptions
Mughal miniature paintings

Detailed SolutionThe cave temples at Sittanavasal are famous for their:

13. A challenge to planned development in Tamil Nadu is:

Climate vulnerability
Urban congestion
Fiscal constraints
Political instability

Detailed SolutionA challenge to planned development in Tamil Nadu is:

14. The port city of Puhar, frequently mentioned in Sangam literature, was associated with which kingdom?

Chola
Pandya
Chera
Pallava

Detailed SolutionThe port city of Puhar, frequently mentioned in Sangam literature, was associated with which kingdom?

15. The Chennai Metro Rail is a rapid transit system operational in:

Chennai and Coimbatore
Chennai only
Madurai and Coimbatore
All major cities

Detailed SolutionThe Chennai Metro Rail is a rapid transit system operational in:

16. Citizen journalism and social media are playing an increasing role in:

News gathering and dissemination
Shaping public opinion
Holding power to account
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCitizen journalism and social media are playing an increasing role in:

17. The Sri Lankan Civil War had a significant impact on Tamil Nadu due to:

Influx of refugees
Political tensions
Economic disruptions
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Sri Lankan Civil War had a significant impact on Tamil Nadu due to:

18. Tamil Nadu’s water resources are primarily dependent on:

Rainfall during the monsoon seasons
Groundwater
Desalination plants
Inter-state water agreements

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu’s water resources are primarily dependent on:

19. Building cyclone-resistant houses and shelters is a priority in:

Coastal districts
Hilly regions
Drought-prone areas
Urban centers

Detailed SolutionBuilding cyclone-resistant houses and shelters is a priority in:

20. Tamil Nadu has deposits of minerals like:

Lignite
Iron Ore
Bauxite
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu has deposits of minerals like: