Tamil Nadu History Multiple Choice Questions | TN State General Knowledge | Current Affairs
1. Tamil Nadu is the ______ largest state by area wise in India
A. 2nd
B. 5th
C. 8th
D. 11th
Answer: D
2. In which year the Madras State was renamed as Tamil Nadu
A. 1956
B. 1961
C. 1966
D. 1969
Answer: D
3. Who was the first Chief Minister after it was renamed as Tamil Nadu
A. M. Karunanidhi
B. C. N. Annadurai
C. M. G. Ramachandran
D. Janaki Ramachandran
Answer: B
4. Which one is recognized as state fruit in Tamil Nadu
A. Jackfruit
B. Mango
C. Banana
D. Orange
Answer: A
5. Which one is the longest ruling dynasties in Tamil nadu
A. Pandyan Dynasty
B. Chola Dynasty
C. Chera Dynasty
D. Satavahana Dynasty
Answer: B
6. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Tamilnadu
A. 5
B. 6
C. 8
D. 11
Answer: C 8
7. Total number of districts in Tamilnadu
A. 28
B. 32
C. 34
D. 38
Answer: B 32
8. Which one is the largest district by population in Tamilnadu
A. Salem
B. Vellore
C. Tiruvannamalai
D. Chennai
Answer: D Chennai
9. Which one is the largest district by area wise in Tamilnadu
A. Viluppuram
B. Tiruvannamalai
C. Tirupur
D. Pudukkottai
Answer: A Viluppuram
10. Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in the bank of the river
A. Kaveri River
B. Cheyyar River
C. Bhavani River
D. Vaigai River
Answer: D Vaigai River
11. On which day of the Pongal, the Jallikattu bull fight was played
A. Bhogi
B. Thai Pongal
C. Maatu Pongal
D. Kaanum Pongal
Answer: C Maatu Pongal
12. Which temple has the longest corridor in India
A. Ramanathaswamy Temple
B. Meenakshi Sundareswarar
C. Brihadeeswarar Temple
D. Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Answer: A Ramanathaswamy Temple
13. Which one is the first regular newspaper in Tamil language
A. The Hindu
B. Bharat Devi
C. Swadesamitran
D. Dina Thanthi
Answer: C Swadesamitran
14. The Hindu newspaper was founded in the year
A. 1872
B. 1878
C. 1884
D. 1890
Answer: B 1878
15. The first silent Tamil movie Keechaka Vadham was released in the year
A. 1914
B. 1915
C. 1918
D. 1921
Answer: C 1918
16. The St. George Fort was built in the year
A. 1644
B. 1665
C. 1692
D. 1713
Answer: A 1644
17. Tamil Nadu is a major producer of
A. Sunflower
B. Onion
C. Cotton
D. Sugarcane
Answer: D Sugarcane
18. Which one is the state bird of Tamil Nadu
A. Peacock
B. Emerland Dove
C. Parrot
D. Kuyil
Answer: B Emerland Dove
19. V. O. Chidambaram founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company to operate between Tuticorin and
A. Sri Lanka
B. Singapore
C. Mauritius
D. Malaysia
Answer: A Sri Lanka
20. In which district the Toda tribes found in
A. Coimbatore
B. Erode
C. The Nilgiris
D. Kanyakumari
Answer: C The Nilgiris
21. In which hill is the Killyur waterfall located
A. Shervaroy
B. Niligiris
C. Kodaikanal
D. Agathiyar
Answer: A Shervaroy
22. In which year was the Namakkal District formulated
A. 1990
B. 1997
C. 2000
D. 2002
Answer: B 1997
23. Tirupur Kumaran died in the year
A. 1928
B. 1930
C. 1931
D. 1932
Answer: D 1932
24. Kanchipuram Kailasanatha temple was built during the reign of
A. Mahendravarman
B. Ranga Pataka
C. Narasimha I
D. Rajasimha
Answer: D Rajasimha
25. The Chola dynasty was an ancient Tamil Kingdom along the banks of the river
A. Kaveri
B. Krishna
C. Godavari
D. Mahanadi
Answer: A Kaveri
26. Udayagiri Fort is located in
A. Ramnad
B. Tirunelveli
C. Kanniyakumari
D. Sivaganga
Answer: C Kanniyakumari
27. Santhanur Dam is constructed across which river
A. Krishna River
B. Kaveri River
C. Pennaiyar River
D. Vaigai River
Answer: C Pennaiyar River
28. How many major harbours are there in Tamil Nadu
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B 3
29. The “Madura Mission” was established in the year
A. 1592
B. 1600
C. 1601
D. 1606
Answer: D 1606
30. The place known as the egg basket of Tamil Nadu is
A. Virudhunagar
B. Salem
C. Erode
D. Namakkal
Answer: D Namakkal
31. Who built the Sittanavasal Cave temple
A. Pallavas
B. Cholas
C. Pandyas
D. Cheras
Answer: A Pallavas
32. When tamil usages as instructional language in Tamil Nadu colleges
A. 1956
B. 1962
C. 1968
D. 1976
Answer: C 1968
33. Which of the following was called as “Dandi of Tamil Nadu”
A. Thirunelveli
B. Vedaranyam
C. Mahabalipuram
D. Cuddalore
Answer: B Vedaranyam
34. Who first translated Mahabharata into Tamil
A. Perundevanar
B. Kamban
C. Sundaramurthi
D. Bharavi
Answer: A Perundevanar
35. The earliest and greatest Tamil epic “Silappatikaram” was written by
A. Tiruvalluvara
B. Sattanar
C. Kapilar
D. Ilango Adigal
Answer: D Ilango Adigal
36. Which of the following is the author of Tamil Ramayana
A. Pampa
B. Ponna
C. Ranna
D. Kamban
Answer: D Kamban
37. For which one of the following items, Tirupur is well-known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world
A. Knitted garments
B. Leather goods
C. Gems and jewellery
D. Handicrafts
Answer: A Knitted garments
38. The Madras Native Association was established in the year
A. 1835
B. 1849
C. 1862
D. 1866
Answer: B 1849
39. The author of the book “TAMIL NADU : The Land of Vedas” is
A. R. Nagaswamy
B. R. Krishnamoorthy
C. R. Nagarajan
D. R. Naganathan
Answer: A R. Nagaswamy
40. Tamil Isai Sangam was established at Madras by
A. Sir R.K. Shanmugam Chettiar
B. Sir Annamalai Chettiar
C. Sir M.A. Muthaiah Chettiar
D. L.P. Ramanathan Chettiar
Answer: B Sir Annamalai Chettiar
41. Which British commander captured the Poligar of Panchalankurichi, Virapandya Kattabomman and hanged him
A. Lt. Maclean
B. Col. Macaulay
C. Col. Agnew
D. Major Banermann
Answer: D Major Banermann
42. K. Kamaraj participated in Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha, he was imprisoned and sent to the prison at
A. Coimbatore
B. Vellore
C. Andaman
D. Alipur
Answer: D Alipur
43. Chinese pilgrim Yuan Chwang visited Kanchi in
A. A.D. 625
B. A.D. 640
C. A.D. 647
D. A.D. 652
Answer: B A.D. 640
44. The word “Valanchiyam” in Chola period means
A. Villiage Administrators
B. Merchant Group
C. Tax collectors
D. Artists
Answer: B Merchant Group
45. Who built the temple “Vellore Jalagandeshwarer”
A. Chinna Bomunaiyakkar
B. Vishvanatha Naiyakkar
C. Krishna Devarayar
D. Thirumalai Naiyakkar
Answer: A Chinna Bomunaiyakkar
46. In which year seats were reserved for women in local bodies in Tamil Nadu
A. 1991
B. 1993
C. 1994
D. 1996
Answer: C 1994
47. Tamil Nadu is a major producer of
A. Sunflower
B. Onion
C. Cotton
D. Sugarcane
Answer: D Sugarcane
48. Which queen is also known as Veeramangai (brave women)
A. Jakkamma
B. Vellai Natchiyar
C. Muthayee Ammal
D. Velu Nachiyar
Answer: D Velu Nachiyar
49. The Rapid Transit System in Tamil Nadu is located in
A. Salem
B. Trichy
C. Chennai
D. Thanjavur
Answer: C Chennai
50. Total geographical area of Tamil Nadu is
A. 1,30,955 sq. km
B. 1,30,058 sq. km
C. 1,28,055 sq. km
D. 1,40,033 sq. km
Answer: B 1,30,058 sq. km
51. Which one is the longest river in Tamil Nadu
A. Kaveri
B. Bhavani
C. Thamirabarani
D. Cheyyar
Answer: A Kaveri
52. Mullaperiyar dispute is between Tamilnadu and
A. Karnataka
B. Odisha
C. kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C kerala
53. Botanical Survey of India is located in Tamil Nadu at
A. Chennai
B. Madurai
C. Coimbatore
D. Salem
Answer: C Coimbatore
54. The Pandyan king who consolidated and expanded the Pandya kingdom up to Kaveri was
A. Sendan Cheliyan
B. Sundara Pandyan
C. Koon Pandyan
D. Kadunkon
Answer: B Sundara Pandyan
55. The first ruler of the Chola dynasty who kept strong navy was
A. Rajaraja the Great
B. Rajendra I
C. Rajadhiraja I
D. Rajendra II
Answer: B Rajendra I
56. Which place is known for windmills
A. Muppandal
B. Tirupur
C. Nanguneri
D. None of these
Answer: A Muppandal
57. Tirupur is located on the banks of river
A. Bhavani
B. Noyyal
C. Periyar
D. Palar
Answer: B Noyyal
58. The chief features of the temples constructed by the Cholas were their
A. Gopuras
B. Massive pillars
C. Assembly halls for the devotees
D. Vimanas
Answer: D Vimanas
59. The first verse drama (opera) in Tamil is
A. Harichandra Natakam
B. Nandan Charitram
C. Shakuntala Natakam
D. Savitri Natakam
Answer: A Harichandra Natakam
60. The Kailasanath temple at Kanchipuram was built by
A. Nandivarman II
B. Mahendravarman I
C. Narasimhavarman II
D. Dandivarman
Answer: C Narasimhavarman II
61. Who is called the father of pure Tamil movement
A. Bhavanar
B. Bharathi
C. Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaranar
D. Maraimalai Adigal
Answer: D Maraimalai Adigal
62. How many reserved Parliamentary constituencies are there in Tamil Nadu
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: C 7
63. Who was introduced the Kulakallavi Scheme in Tamil Nadu
A. Rajaji
B. Ramaswamy
C. Kamaraj
D. Jayalalithaa
Answer: A Rajaji
64. The Pallava rulers believed in
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Hinduism
D. Shaivism
Answer: C Hinduism
65. “Manthiram Avathu Neeru” the song was written by
A. Thirumoolar
B. Thirujnana Sambandar
C. Kannappar
D. Mangayarkarasiyar
Answer: B Thirujnana Sambandar
66. Kulothunga II was also called
A. Gangaikonda Chola
B. Sungam Thavirtha Chola
C. Krimikanta Chola
D. Mummudi konda Chola
Answer: C Krimikanta Chola
67. Manimekalai was written by
A. Tolkappiyar
B. Kabilar
C. Elangoadigal
D. Seethalai Saathanar
Answer: D Seethalai Saathanar
68. Kamalambal Charithram was written by
A. Vedanayakam Pillai
B. Lakshmi
C. Rajam Iyer
D. Sivashankari
Answer: C Rajam Iyer
69. Which city of Tamil Nadu is also known as Oxford of South India
A. Salem
B. Palayamkottai
C. Tiruppur
D. Madurai
Answer: B Palayamkottai
70. Theni district was bifurcated from Madurai on
A. 1996
B. 1997
C. 1998
D. 1999
Answer: A 1996
71. Tidel Park in Chennai was formed by TIDCO and
A. Elcot
B. Sathyam
C. Polaris
D. TCS
Answer: A Elcot
72. The first Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to be awarded Bharat Ratna is
A. C. N. Annadurai
B. M. G. Ramachandran
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. Baktavatchalam
Answer: C C. Rajagopalachari
73. Where is the Veterinary University in Tamil Nadu located
A. Madurai
B. Coimbatore
C. Trichy
D. Chennai
Answer: D Chennai
74. Which city is also known as temple city of Tamil Nadu
A. Thanjavur
B. Coimbatore
C. Trichy
D. Madurai
Answer: D Madurai
75. In which year, the St. George fort and Madras were captured by the French under General La Bourdonnais
A. 1738
B. 1746
C. 1752
D. 1759
Answer: B 1746
76. The Treaty of Madras was signed between Mysore and the British East India Company in the year
A. 1769
B. 1772
C. 1778
D. 1783
Answer: A 1769
77. Who was the last Governor of Madras
A. Lord Erskine
B. Arthur Oswald James Hope
C. Sir Archibald Edward Nye
D. Sir Henry Foley Knight
Answer: C Sir Archibald Edward Nye
78. The Madras High Court was established in the year
A. 1847
B. 1855
C. 1862
D. 1869
Answer: C 1862
79. Who was the first Indian to become Chief Justice of Madras High Court after independence
A. P. V. Rajamannar
B. Palagani Chandra Reddy
C. S. Ramachandra Iyer
D. Kuppuswami Naidu Veeraswami
Answer: A P. V. Rajamannar
80. The first railway station was built in Tamil Nadu at
A. Madras
B. Royapuram
C. Virudhunagar
D. Tiruchirappalli
Answer: B Royapuram
81. The Chennai Central railway station was opened in the year
A. 1868
B. 1873
C. 1877
D. 1881
Answer: B 1873
82. Who was the first Vice Chancellor of Madras University
A. William Ambrose Morehead
B. Colley Harman Scotland
C. Christopher Rawlinson
D. Walter Elliot
Answer: C Christopher Rawlinson
83. In which year the Madras University was established
A. 1848
B. 1857
C. 1862
D. 1869
Answer: B 1857
84. Who was the first Governor of Tamil Nadu
A. Krishna Kumarasinhji Bhavsinhji
B. Sri Prakasa
C. P. Chandra Reddy
D. Archibald Nye
Answer: D Archibald Nye
85. Who is the only appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu to have served two terms in office
A. Surjit Singh Barnala
B. Kodardas Kalidas Shah
C. Prabhudas B. Patwari
D. Bhishma Narain Singh
Answer: A Surjit Singh Barnala
86. Srivilliputhur Andal temple is loctaed in which district
A. Thanjavur
B. Virudhunagar
C. Thoothukudi
D. Kanchipuram
Answer: B Virudhunagar
87. Which one is recognised as state animal of Tamil Nadu
A. Wild water buffalo
B. Blackbuck
C. Indian elephant
D. Nilgiri tahr
Answer: D Nilgiri tahr
88. The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was built by
A. Arinjaya Chola
B. Vijayalaya Chola
C. Raja Raja Chola I
D. Rajendra Chola I
Answer: C Raja Raja Chola I
89. Who is the founder of the Chola Empire
A. Vijayalaya Chola
B. Parantaka Chola I
C. Arinjaya Chola
D. Uttama Chola
Answer: A Vijayalaya Chola
90. Which one was the capital of Pallava dynasty
A. Kanchipuram
B. Tirunelveli
C. Thanjavur
D. Karuvur
Answer: A Kanchipuram
91. Who holds record of sworning as Chief Minister for six times
A. J. Jayalalithaa
B. M. Karunanidhi
C. M. G. Ramachandran
D. C. N. Annadurai
Answer: A J. Jayalalithaa
92. Who were the patrons of Sangama Literature
A. Nayakas
B. Chandellas
C. Solankis
D. Pandyas
Answer: D Pandyas
93. The city of Mahabalipuram was developed by
A. Simhavishnu
B. Simhavarman III
C. Mahendravarman I
D. Narasimhavarman I
Answer: D Narasimhavarman I
94. The title of “Gangai Kondan” was adopted by the following Chola King
A. Vijayalaya
B. Karikala
C. Rajaraja I
D. Rajendra I
Answer: D Rajendra I
95. The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple was first built by
A. Narasimhavarman II
B. Ravivarman
C. Mahendravarman
D. Devavarman
Answer: A Narasimhavarman II
96. The sanskrit work “Kumara Kamparaya Charitam” was written by
A. Goda Devi
B. Ganga Devi
C. Tirumala Devi
D. Rangajamma
Answer: B Ganga Devi
97. The general assembly consisting of the tax paying residents of an ordinary village under Chola Empire was known as
A. Ur
B. Sabha
C. Nagaram
D. Kurram
Answer: A Ur
98. Who is the author of Kural which is regarded as the Tamil Veda
A. Tiruthakkathevar
B. Ilango
C. Tiruvalluvar
D. Sittalai Sattana
Answer: C Tiruvalluvar
99. Who used the title Gangaikonda Chola
A. Karikala Chola
B. Rajendra I
C. Rajaraja
D. Rajadhiraja
Answer: B Rajendra I
100. Chola kingdom in the 11th century was divided into provinces known as
A. Mandalams
B. Valanadus
C. Kottams
D. Taniyurs
Answer: A Mandalams
101. For which of the following industries, Salem is famous
A. Steel
B. Cement
C. Cotton
D. Computers
Answer: A Steel
102. In which year, UNESCO added the Nilgiri Mountain Railway as World Heritage Site
A. 1999
B. 2001
C. 2003
D. 2005
Answer: D 2005
103. By population, Tamil Nadu is the _____ most largest state in India
A. Fourth
B. Sixth
C. Seventh
D. Nineth
Answer: B Sixth
104. Which one is the additional official language of Tamil Nadu
A. English
B. Hindi
C. Telugu
D. Kanada
Answer: A English
105. The Nayanars are known as a group of how many saints
A. 52
B. 57
C. 61
D. 63
Answer: D 63
106. Which Chola King built the Kallanai Dam on Kaveri River
A. Nalankilli
B. Karikala
C. Rajendra II
D. Aditya I
Answer: B Karikala
107. The Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated every year on
A. 13th January
B. 15th January
C. 20th January
D. 25th January
Answer: B 15th January
108. Which sports is recognised as the state game in Tamil Nadu
A. Football
B. Chess
C. Kabbadi
D. Badminton
Answer: C Kabbadi
109. In which Grand Slam event, Nirupama Sanjeev became the first Indian woman to feature and win a round at a main draw in the year 1998
A. Australian Open
B. French Open
C. US Open
D. Wimbledon
Answer: A Australian Open
110. The first ever International Beach Volleyball Championship was hosted in the year
A. 2007
B. 2008
C. 2009
D. 2010
Answer: B 2008
111. Which one is the first city to obtained ISO 14001-2004 certified municipality in Asia for environmental management
A. Tirupur
B. Erode
C. Namakkal
D. Hosur
Answer: C Namakkal
112. The operation of Chennai Port was first started in the year
A. 1881
B. 1883
C. 1886
D. 1893
Answer: A 1881
113. Tamil Nadu is also known as the _________ hub of India
A. leather
B. electronic
C. cotton
D. mining
Answer: A leather
114. Which city of Tamil Nadu is also known as India’s Knitting City
A. Perundurai
B. Ranipet
C. Sivakasi
D. Tirupur
Answer: D Tirupur
115. The first Tamil silent film “Keechaka Vadham” was released in the year
A. 1915
B. 1918
C. 1920
D. 1922
Answer: B 1918
116. Which one is the first talking motion picture in Tamil Nadu
A. Kalava
B. Valli
C. Kalidas
D. Nanthanar
Answer: C Kalidas
117. Which one is the first Tamil film to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film
A. Roja
B. Kanchivaram
C. Marupakkam
D. Nayakan
Answer: C Marupakkam
118. The Mahamaham festival is celebrated after every ———- years
A. 8
B. 9
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: D 12
119. The Mahamaham tank is located in which town
A. Karur
B. Nagercoil
C. Thanjavur
D. Kumbakonam
Answer: D Kumbakonam
120. The Thiruvalluvar calendar is ——- years ahead of the Gregorian calendar
A. 22
B. 28
C. 31
D. 40
Answer: C 31
121. Which one is recognized as the first modern Tamil novel
A. Magudapathi
B. Kalvaninn Kaadhali
C. Kamalaambaal Charithram
D. Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram
Answer: D Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram
122. The official state emblem of Tamil Nadu was designed by
A. P. Jeevanandham
B. C. N. Annadurai
C. R. Krishna Rao
D. Alagappa Chettiar
Answer: C R. Krishna Rao
123. Who is the first and only female Governor of Tamil Nadu till now
A. Margaret Alva
B. Pratibha Patil
C. Kamla Beniwal
D. Fathima Beevi
Answer: D Fathima Beevi
124. Who is the first Indian Tamil woman awarded with the, “Knight in the order of the legions of Honor”, the highest award from France, 2013
A. Anjali Gopalan
B. V. L. Ethiraj
C. Navanethem Pillay
D. Usha Thorat
Answer: A Anjali Gopalan
125. In which year, Sivaji Ganesan was awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
A. 1994
B. 1996
C. 1997
D. 1999
Answer: B 1996
126. Who is the first person to received Padma Vibhushan award
A. T. Balasaraswati
B. A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar
C. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
D. Raja Jesudoss Chelliah
Answer: B A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar
127. Which temple is featured in the official Seal of Tamil Nadu
A. Srivilliputhur Andal temple
B. Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple
C. Kola Valvill Ramar Temple
D. Ulagalantha Perumal Temple
Answer: A Srivilliputhur Andal temple
128. The Brihadeeshwara temple was the contribution of
A. The Cholas
B. The Hoysalas
C. The Rashtrakutas
D. The Chalukyas
Answer: A The Cholas
129. Which river is praised in the first Century Tamil epic Silappadikaram
A. Ganges
B. Saraswati
C. Godavari
D. Cauvery
Answer: D Cauvery
130. Who among the following was called as “Dadabhai of Tamil Nadu” ?
A. Bharathiyar
B. V.O. Chidambaram
C. Tiruppur Kumaran
D. C. Vijayaragavachariyar
Answer: D C. Vijayaragavachariyar
131. Who founded the Rajah Mundri social reform Association in Madras Presidency
A. Tulsi Ram
B. M.G. Ranade
C. N.M. Joshi
D. Vireshalingam Pantulu
Answer: D Vireshalingam Pantulu
132. Thiruvasagam was translated into English by
A. Robert de Nobili
B. Father Mello
C. G.U. Pope
D. Father Buchard
Answer: C G.U. Pope
133. Indian Neutrino Observatory is situated in which district of Tamilnadu
A. Madurai
B. Theni
C. Cuddalore
D. Chennai
Answer: B Theni
134. Which one Tamil Nadu City was the first Danish trading post in India established in 1620
A. Chennai
B. Madurai
C. Erode
D. Tharangambadi
Answer: D Tharangambadi
135. Which Chola king built the Brihadisvara Temple of Thanjavur
A. Raja Raja I
B. Rajendra I
C. Aditya I
D. Virarajendra
Answer: A Raja Raja I
136. Which Chola king built the Brihadisvara Temple of Thanjavur
A. Raja Raja I
B. Rajendra I
C. Aditya I
D. Virarajendra
Answer: A Raja Raja I
137. Who was the Chief deity of the Sangam age
A. Siva
B. Indra
C. Murugan
D. Vishnu
Answer: C Murugan
138. Parantaka I, the son of Aditya I defeated the Pandya ruler and took up the title
A. Madurai Rondon
B. Mudi Rondan
C. Kadaram Rondon
D. Jayam Rondan
Answer: A Madurai Rondon
139. Which chola king gave permission to the Sailendra ruler of Sri Vijaya to build a Buddhist Vihara at Nagapattinam
A. Rajendra I
B. Rajaraja I
C. Rajendra II
D. Rajaraja II
Answer: B Rajaraja I
140. Which Temple is considered as the last stage of the Pallava art
A. Mandagappattu
B. Varaha Mandapam
C. The Kailasanatha Temple
D. The Vaikundaperumal Temple
Answer: D The Vaikundaperumal Temple
141. Who was called as Sungam Thavirtha Cholan
A. Raja Raja Chola
B. Karikala Chola
C. Kulottunga Chola I
D. Uttama Chola
Answer: C Kulottunga Chola I
142. Who provided the ‘Vimana’ of the famous Nataraja temple at chidambaram with a golden roof
A. Vijayalaya
B. Parantaka I
C. Rajaraja I
D. Rajendra I
Answer: B Parantaka I
143. Who was the author of Kalingattuparani
A. Kalladanar
B. Kambar
C. Ottakuthar
D. Jayamkondar
Answer: D Jayamkondar
144. Aryankavu pass of Tamil Nadu is situated in
A. Kodaikanal hills
B. Agastya hills
C. Varushanadu hills
D. Alagar hills
Answer: B Agastya hills
145. Which of the following Tamil literature mentioned about Tiru Onam Festival
A. Kalitogai
B. Madurai kanchi
C. Ainkurunuru
D. Pattinappalai
Answer: B Madurai kanchi
146. In which century, the famous shore temple at Mahabalipuram was built
A. 7th century
B. 8th century
C. 9th century
D. 10th century
Answer: A 7th century
147. Which one city is also known as Textile Capital of Tamil Nadu
A. Salem
B. Karur
C. Tiruchirappalli
D. Coimbatore
Answer: B Karur
148. Vaikuntha Perumal temple at Kanchipuram built by
A. Nandivarman I
B. Nandivarman II
C. Hiranyavarman
D. None of the above
Answer: B Nandivarman II
149. The Sangam Literature “Madurai Kanji” was authored by
A. Nakkirar
B. Ilandiraiyan
C. Nedungilli
D. Mangudi Maruthanaar
Answer: D Mangudi Maruthanaar
150. Who among the following wrote the text “Amuktamalyada”
A. Kshetrayya
B. Vengamamba
C. Tirumalamba
D. Krishnadevaraya
Answer: D Krishnadevaraya
151. Which committee was appointed by the Government of Tamilnadu to deal with centre-state relations
A. Santhanam Committee
B. Vohra Committee
C. Rajamannar Committee
D. Sarkaria Committee
Answer: C Rajamannar Committee
152. Who wrote “Tamil Thai Valthu”, the official state song of Tamil Nadu
A. Bharathidasan
B. Periyasaamy Thooran
C. M. S. Viswanathan
D. Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai
Answer: D. Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai
153. In which year, “Tamil Thai Valthu” was adopted as the official state song of Tamil Nadu
A. 1952
B. 1956
C. 1968
D. 1982
Answer: B. 1956
154. Auroville in Tamil Nadu was designed by
A. Soria Y. Mata
B. Norman Foster
C. Roger Anger
D. Raj Rewal
Answer: C. Roger Anger
155. How many tribes in Tamil Nadu were treated as particularly vulnerable tribal groups
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: B. 6
156. Which of the following was the name given to village assemblies in the Chola kingdom
A. Nadu
B. Nattar
C. Sabha
D. Ur
Answer: D. Ur
157. When was the legislative council in Tamil Nadu abolished
A. 1984
B. 1985
C. 1986
D. 1987
Answer: C. 1986
158. Who pronounced the words, “Sangamazhi Tamil”
A. Aandal
B. Thirupan Aazhvar
C. Kuzhasekar Aazhvar
D. Thirumangai Aazhvar
Answer: D. Thirumangai Aazhvar
159. Who is the first person to received Padma Shri award from Tamil Nadu
A. Gurbaksh Singh
B. Moturi Satyanarayana
C. Mary Clubwalla Jadhav
D. Narayana swami Dharmrajan
Answer: C. Mary Clubwalla Jadhav
160. The social movement “Dravidar Kazhagam” was founded in the year
A. 1942
B. 1944
C. 1946
D. 1948
Answer: B. 1944
161. Who is the founder of the social movement “Dravidar Kazhagam”
A. Maniammai
B. C. N. Annadurai
C. K. Veeramani
D. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
Answer: D. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
162. From 2021, every year “Social Justice Day” in Tamil Nadu is observed in
A. 12th September
B. 15th September
C. 17th September
D. 19th September
Answer: C. 17th September
163. In which year, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy resigned from Indian National Congress
A. 1923
B. 1924
C. 1925
D. 1926
Answer: C. 1925
164. The Vellore mutiny was took place in
A. 6th July 1806
B. 10th July 1806
C. 14th July 1806
D. 18th July 1806
Answer: B. 10th July 1806
165. The “Battle of Wandiwash” was fought between
A. British and French
B. British and Dutch
C. Dutch and French
D. Portuguese and Dutch
Answer: A. British and French
166. Who was appointed as the first Nawab of the Carnatic or Nawab of Arcot by Aurangzeb
A. Dost Ali Khan
B. Daud Khan Panni
C. Sa’adatullah Khan I
D. Zulfiqar Khan Nusrat Jung
Answer: D. Zulfiqar Khan Nusrat Jung
167. Who is the founder of the Nayak dynasty of Madurai
A. Tirumala Nayak
B. Viswanatha Nayak
C. Chokkanatha Nayak
D. Muttu Krishnappa Nayak
Answer: B. Viswanatha Nayak
168. Who was the first Thanjavur Nayak King
A. Alagiri Nayak
B. Raghunatha Nayak
C. Achuthappa Nayak
D. Chevvappa Nayak
Answer: D. Chevvappa Nayak
169. Which Nayak King wrote the Sanskrit plays Sangita Sudha and Bharatha Sudha
A. Raghunatha Nayak
B. Sevappa Nayak
C. Achuthappa Nayak
D. Vijaya Raghava Nayak
Answer: A. Raghunatha Nayak
170. In which year Malik Kafur invades Pandiya country and attacks Madurai
A. 1303
B. 1308
C. 1311
D. 1316
Answer: C. 1311
171. The Battle of Takkolam was fought in the year
A. 949 CE
B. 952 CE
C. 954 CE
D. 957 CE
Answer: A. 949 CE
172. Which Chola King assumed the title “Kadaram Kondan”
A. Raja Raja I
B. Rajendra I
C. Aditya I
D. Virarajendra
Answer: B. Rajendra I
173. Who had written the earliest version of Ramayana in the Tamil language known as “Ramavataram”
A. Kambar
B. Ottakuttan
C. Jayamkondar
D. Amirtasagara
Answer: A. Kambar
174. Who had written the epic “Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi”
A. Natakuptanar
B. Tirutakkatevar
C. Ilango Adigal
D. Sīthalai Sāttanār
Answer: B. Tirutakkatevar
175. Out of the five great epics of Tamil literature, how many are attributed to Tamil Jains
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B. 3
176. In which epic, Kannagi is a legendary woman who forms the central character
A. Manimekalai
B. Valayapathi
C. Silapathikaram
D. Kundalakesi
Answer: C. Silapathikaram
177. The first regular newspaper in Tamil “Swadesamitran” was released in the year
A. 1882
B. 1883
C. 1884
D. 1885
Answer: A. 1882
178. Who wrote the first Tamil novel “Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram” in 1879
A. Bharathidasan
B. Subramania Bharati
C. V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
D. Mayavaram Vedanayagam Pillai
Answer: D. Mayavaram Vedanayagam Pillai
179. According to Megasthenes, the Pandya Kingdom was famous for
A. Silk
B. Bronze
C. Pearls
D. Weapons
Answer: C. Pearls
180. A group of 5 Monolithic rock cut shrines at Mahabalipuram were excavated during the rule of the Pallava King
A. Simhavishnu
B. Mahendravarman I
C. Narasimhavarman I
D. Nandivarman II
Answer: C. Narasimhavarman I
181. Who were Naynar
A. Shaiv Saint
B. Vaishnav Saint
C. Jain Saint
D. Christian Saint
Answer: A. Shaiv Saint
182. Amaravati river is a tributary of
A. Krishna
B. Godavari
C. Kaveri
D. Tungabhadra
Answer: C. Kaveri
183. Who wrote the Tamil epic “Silapathikaram”
A. Bharathiyar
B. Ilango Adigal
C. Venkitamakhi
D. Arunagirinadhar
Answer: B. Ilango Adigal
184. Which Pallava king composed satire in Sanskrit
A. Mahendravarman
B. Simhavishnu
C. Dantivarman
D. Sivaskandhavarman
Answer: A. Mahendravarman
185. Who were the rulers of Thanjavur when Vijayalaya Chola captured it
A. Chera
B. Pandya
C. Muttarayars
D. Kakatiya
Answer: C. Muttarayars
186. In which year, Madras state was renamed as Tamilnadu
A. 1962
B. 1968
C. 1976
D. 1982
Answer: B. 1968
187. The rock temples at Mahabalipuram are associated with which dynasty
A. Chola
B. Pandya
C. Chalukya
D. Pallava
Answer: D. Pallava
188. During which Pallavas King’s reign, the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram in 640 AD
A. Simhavishnu
B. Mahendravarman I
C. Narasimhavarman I
D. Mahendravarman II
Answer: C. Narasimhavarman I
189. Who has been appointed Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in February 2022
A. Dipankar Datta
B. Ritu Raj Awasthi
C. Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel
D. Munishwar Nath Bhandari
Answer: D. Munishwar Nath Bhandari
190. Which among the following sites near Pondicherry gives best support to the view on an ancient trade between Rome and the ancient Tamil country of India?
A. Villianur
B. Suttukeni
C. Arikamedu
D. Andiarpalayam
Answer: C. Arikamedu