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Q 1 :
Who built Kallanai acrossthe river Kaveri?
  1. A.Raja Raja Chola 
  2. B.Karikala Chola
  3. C.Rajendra Chola 
  4. D.Senguttuvan
Q 2 :
Mahabalipulram wasestablished by the
  1. A.Pandyas
  2. B.Pallavas
  3. C.Cholas
  4. D.Chzilukyas
Q 3 :
In Tamil Nadu Petroleum Refinery is located at
  1. A.Neyveli 
  2. B.Velage
  3. C.Manali 
  4. D.Avadi
Q 4 :
Than javur district, the place Where a rice research station is In
  1. A.Kumbakonam
  2. B.Aduthurai
  3. C.Thanjavur
  4. D.Papanasam
Q 5 :
The Gateway of Tamilnaduis
  1. A.Chennai 
  2. B.Tuticorin
  3. C.Kainiyakumari
  4. D.Trichy
Q 6 :
The death rate inTamilnadu during 2002 was
  1. A.44/1000 
  2. B.46/1000
  3. C.47/1000  
  4. D.51/1000
Q 7 :
According to the censusestimafte of 2001 the rate of literacy in Tamilnadu is
  1. A.72.5%
  2. B.71.5%
  3. C.73.5% 
  4. D.70.5%
Q 8 :
Tamilnadu gets maximumrain fall during
  1. A.North-East monsoonseason
  2. B.South-West monsoonseason
  3. C.Summer season
  4. D.Winter season
Q 9 :
Subramaniya I Bharathiedited the Tamil Newspaper?
  1. A.New India
  2. B.Young India
  3. C.Tamil Nadu
  4. D.India
Q 10 :
The smallest district in areain Tamil nadu is
  1. A.Chennai
  2. B.Kanyakumari
  3. C.Tiruchirapally
  4. D.Madurai
Q 11 :
Pulikesin II was defeatedby
  1. A.Harsha
  2. B.Ashoka
  3. C.Narasimha Varma
  4. D.Mahendra Varma
Q 12 :
The Greece-Romanmerchants visiting Tamil-nadu during the SangamAge were referred to in the Tamil Literature is
  1. A.Yavanas
  2. B.Pahalvas
  3. C.Kushans
  4. D.None of these
Q 13 :
 The single most important item of import to the Chola empiric was
  1. A.dye stuff
  2. B.horses
  3. C.precious stones
  4. D.metal wares
Q 14 :
The Mahabalipuram sea-shore temple in TamilNadu was built during the:reign of which of the following dynasties?
  1. A.Chola dynasty
  2. B.Chalukya dynasty
  3. C.Pallava dynasty
  4. D.Pandya dynasty
Q 15 :
The inscription which gives details about village administration by assemblies and committees during Pandy a period is
  1. A.Uttaramerur inscription
  2. B.Manur lnscription
  3. C.Aihole lnscription
  4. D.None of these
Q 16 :
Name the Tamil actress who acted with five Chief Ministers
  1. A.S.N. Lakshmi
  2. B.Bhanumathi
  3. C.M.V. Rajamma
  4. D.None of these
Q 17 :
Akilan was awarded Jnanpith award for
  1. A.Pavai Vilakku
  2. B.Chitirappavai
  3. C.Gepuravasal
  4. D.Ponmalar
Q 18 :
The Tamil recipient of Konark Samman Award instituted by” Orissa Gove rnment
  1. A.M.L. Vasanihaiqlmari
  2. B.D.K, pattammall
  3. C.M.S. Subbulakshmi
  4. D.Padma Subramanian
Q 19 :
Head quarters of Jeeva Transport corporation
  1. A.Nagercoil 
  2. B.Veilore
  3. C.Saiem        
  4. D.Erode
Q 20 :
The youngest university inTamilnadu
  1. A.Bharathiyar
  2. B.Annamalai
  3. C.Manonmaniam Sundamnar
  4. D.Dr. M.G.R. 
Q 21 :
The proposed nuclear powerplant is to be constructed in Tamilnadu at
  1. A.Kodankulam
  2. B.Koothankulam
  3. C.Alankulam
  4. D.Manavaiankurichi
Q 22 :
Maximum vsoiling Tamil weekly
  1. A.Kumuclam
  2. B.Rani
  3. C.Kalki
  4. D.Anandha Vikadan
Q 23 :
The first action taken by the Tamil Nadu Government headed by Dr. Jayalalitha
  1. A.improvement of noonmeal scheme
  2. B.remodelling of Dr. M.G.R.’s samadhi
  3. C.employment for women
  4. D.the closing down ofcountry liquor shops
Q 24 :
Total area of Tamil Nadu state is
  1. A.1,30,000 sq.km.
  2. B.1,50,000 sq.km;
  3. C.l,70,000 sq.km.
  4. D.1,90,000 sq.km.
Q 25 :
Tamilnadu Coast ’getsmore rainfall during
  1. A.Summer season 
  2. B.Sleuth-west monsoon
  3. C.North-east  monsoonseason
  4. D.Winter season 
Q 26 :
The biggest parliva mentary constituency in Tamilnadu is .
  1. A.South Chennai 
  2. B.Salem
  3. C.Tiruchira Appalli
  4. D.North chennai 
Q 27 :
Who is the Chief  Election Commissioner for Tamilnadu
  1. A.G. Krishnamurthy
  2. B.T.N. Sheshan
  3. C.K.A. Mathews
  4. D.P.C. Ciriyak.
Q 28 :
India is establishing the Koodan kulam Nuclear power station in Tamilnadu with the assistance of
  1. A.Japan 
  2. B.Germany 
  3. C.Russia   
  4. D.Italy
Q 29 :
Subramania Bharathiarwas born at
  1. A.Ettayapuram
  2. B.Chennai
  3. C.Pondicherry
  4. D.Tirunelveii
Q 30 :
Tiruppur Kumaran was a
  1. A.Representative of ArcotNawab
  2. B.Representative of TippuSultan
  3. C.Freeed4 fighter ofTamilnadu
  4. D.Member of LegislativeAssembly
Q 31 :
Crude oil is -available inTamilnadu at
  1. A.Thanjavur
  2. B.Karaikudi
  3. C.Nanguneri
  4. D.Narimanam
Q 32 :
Virapandya Kattabomman was hanged in
  1. A.Palayamkottai
  2. B.Kayathiaru
  3. C.Vellore
  4. D.Chennai
Q 33 :
Rani Mangamma was aruler of
  1. A.Tanjore
  2. B.Madurai
  3. C.Chenji   
  4. D.Vellore
Q 34 :
Who has  written  highest number  of detective novels in Tamil ?
  1. A.P.T. Swamy
  2. B.Sujatha
  3. C.Rajesh Kumar
  4. D.Asokan
Q 35 :
The Vaigai river rises in the
  1. A.Agastiyar hills
  2. B.Cardomom hills
  3. C.Kolli hills 
  4. D.Coorg
Q 36 :
The impportant pass that links Kerala  with Tamilnadu is
  1. A.Palghat  
  2. B.Thalghat
  3. C.Bhorghat    
  4. D.Aramboli
Q 37 :
Which is not correctlymatched?
  1. A.Cotton  inldustries- Coimbatore
  2. B.Match industries- Sivakasi
  3. C.Paper industries 7 -Pugalur
  4. D.Leather industries -Madurai
Q 38 :
“Rice Bowl" of Tamilnadu is
  1. A.Thiruchirappalli district
  2. B.Thanjavur disrict
  3. C.Naigai district
  4. D.Chengalpattu district
Q 39 :
The "Cotton City" of Tamilnadu is
  1. A.Madurai
  2. B.Kancheepuram 
  3. C.Karur 
  4. D.Coimbatore
Q 40 :
In Tamiluadu, Gypsum is available in
  1. A.Tiruchirappalli
  2. B.Coimbatore
  3. C.Chengaipattu
  4. D.Madurai
Q 41 :
High density of population is found in
  1. A.Dharmapuri
  2. B.Thanjavur
  3. C.Cuddalore
  4. D.Nilgiris
Q 42 :
Mamallapuram was named after
  1. A.Malleodtavarman - I
  2. B.Narasimhavarman - I
  3. C.Nartasimhavarman - II
  4. D.None of them
Q 43 :
was the capital ofthe Pandyas 
  1. A.Puharo   
  2. B.Kanchi
  3. C.Vanji     
  4. D. Madurai
Q 44 :
Who had the title MaduraiKondan?
  1. A.Vijayalaya
  2. B.Vinay
  3. C.Parantaka I
  4. D.Rajaraja I
Q 45 :
Who Was called SungamThavirtha Cholan?
  1. A.Rajaraja I
  2. B.Rajendra I
  3. C.Kulothunga I
  4. D.Rajendra III
Q 46 :
The famous Sangam Cholaking was
  1. A.Karikala
  2. B.Nedunchezhian
  3. C.Senguttuvan
  4. D.Killivalavan
Q 47 :
Which party came topower in the year 1967 inTamil Nada?
  1. A.Indian National Congress
  2. B.Dravidar Kazhagam
  3. C.Dravidar  MunnetraKazhagam
  4. D.Communist ‘Partiy-of India
Q 48 :
Which district is deiclaredby the Govt. as  thecritically polluted district ?
  1. A.North Arcot 
  2. B.South Arcot
  3. C.Dindiguli 
  4. D.Villupuram
Q 49 :
Neyveli  is situated inwhich piace in Tamilnadu?
  1. A.North Arcot
  2. B.South Arcot
  3. C.Salem
  4. D.Kanxcheepuram
Q 50 :
Who was the first woman Chief  Minister of Tamilnadu ?
  1. A.J. Jayalalithaa
  2. B.V.N. Janaki
  3. C.Jayanthi Natarajan
  4. D.Sarojini

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