41. Tamil belongs to which language family?

Indo-Aryan
Sino-Tibetan
Dravidian
Austroasiatic

Detailed SolutionTamil belongs to which language family?

42. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 led to:

Merger of territories with Tamil Nadu
Creation of new states based on linguistic lines
Abolition of princely states
Centralization of power

Detailed SolutionThe States Reorganisation Act of 1956 led to:

43. A popular dual-purpose cattle breed native to Tamil Nadu is:

Kangayam
Gir
Tharparkar
Sahiwal

Detailed SolutionA popular dual-purpose cattle breed native to Tamil Nadu is:

44. The Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited (TAMIN) plays a role in:

Mineral exploration and development
Promoting private investment in mining
Regulating mining activities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited (TAMIN) plays a role in:

45. Land acquisition for large-scale power projects, especially renewable energy projects, can be a challenge due to:

Availability of suitable land
Compensation and rehabilitation concerns
Environmental clearances
All of the above

Detailed SolutionLand acquisition for large-scale power projects, especially renewable energy projects, can be a challenge due to:

46. The Tamil Nadu government’s scheme to provide input subsidies to farmers is called:

Uzhavan App
Rythu Bandhu
PM-KISAN
Kisan Credit Card

Detailed SolutionThe Tamil Nadu government’s scheme to provide input subsidies to farmers is called:

47. Carnatic music, a major classical music tradition of South India, originated in:

Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh

Detailed SolutionCarnatic music, a major classical music tradition of South India, originated in:

48. Government initiatives to promote soil health in Tamil Nadu might include:

Subsidies for organic fertilizers
Training programs for farmers
Soil testing facilities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionGovernment initiatives to promote soil health in Tamil Nadu might include:

49. The Gingee Fort is a remarkable example of:

Vijayanagara-era fortifications
Maratha architecture
Mughal fort architecture
British colonial fortifications

Detailed SolutionThe Gingee Fort is a remarkable example of:

50. Tamil Nadu is known for its rich tradition of:

Classical music and dance
Temples and architecture
Literature and cinema
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu is known for its rich tradition of: