Tamil Nadu GK Question11: Which of the following city of Tamil Nadu is known as world’s largest producer and most important trading center of turmeric in Asia?
a Athoor
b Karaikudi
c Thanjavur
d Erode
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Ans: d Erode
Erode, a city located in the western part of Tamil Nadu, India, is renowned as the world’s largest producer and a significant trading center for turmeric in Asia.
Tamil Nadu GK Question12: : Which temple has the longest corridor in India?
a Ramanathaswamy Temple
b Meenakshi Sundareswarar
c Brihadeeswarar Temple
d Kapaleeshwarar Temple
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Ans: Ramanathaswamy Temple
The temple with the longest corridor in India is the Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple, located in the town of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. The temple’s corridor is renowned for its impressive length and intricate architecture, stretching approximately 1,200 meters (about 3,937 feet) and featuring around 1,212 pillars.
Tamil Nadu GK Question13: Where is Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary is situated ?
a. Madurai
b. Karur
c. Selam
d. Coimbatore
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Answer: Coimbatore
Anaimalai Tiger Reserve, earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi and Valparai taluks of Coimbatore District and Udumalaipettai taluk in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Tamil Nadu GK Question14: : In which of the famous temple of Tamil Nadu, Shiva is worshipped as “Natraja”?
a Madurai
b Tanjore
c Chidambaram
d None of the above
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Answer:c Chidambaram
The Thillai Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer or lord of dance:
Tamil Nadu GK Question15: The Hindu newspaper was founded in the year?
a 1872
b 1878
c 1884
d 1890
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Ans: B 1878
The Hindu newspaper was founded in the year 1878.
Tamil Nadu GK Question16: Which among the following is the most important work of Tamil Literature of Sangam Period (sometimes also referred as Bible of the Tamil land)?
a Thirukkural
b Purananuru
c Malaipatukatam
d None of the above
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Answer A Thirukkural
The Tirukkuṟaḷ, or shortly the Kural, is a classic Tamil language text consisting of 1,330 short couplets, or kurals, of seven words each. The text is divided into three books with aphoristic teachings on virtue, wealth and love, respectively. It is widely acknowledged for its universality and secular nature.
Tamil Nadu GK Question17: 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
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Answer:Ans: D Zulfiqar Khan Nusrat Jung
Zulfiqar Khan Nusrat Jung was born Muhammad Ismail son of renowned nobleman of Emperor Aurangzeb named Asad Khan and his wife Mehr-un-Nisa Begam (daughter of Asaf Khan IV). He was born in 1657 CE. and held several appointments under Emperor Aurangzeb in the Mughal Empire. He was married to the daughter of Shaista Khan (the son of Asaf Khan)
Tamil Nadu GK Question18: Which Industry flourishes in Coimbatore-Tiruppur belt in Tamil Nadu?
a Stone Carvings
b Textiles
c Leather
d Bamboo
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Answer: B Textiles
The Coimbatore-Tiruppur belt in Tamil Nadu is renowned for its flourishing textile industry. This region is a major hub for cotton textiles, especially knitwear and garment production. The area’s growth in the textile sector is supported by a well-established infrastructure, skilled labor, and a strong network of suppliers and manufacturers.
Tamil Nadu GK Question20: Who was the first Thanjavur Nayak King?
a Alagiri Nayak
b Raghunatha Nayak
c Achuthappa Nayak
d Chevvappa Nayak
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Answer:D Chevvappa Nayak
The first Thanjavur Nayak King was Vijayalaya Chola Nayak. He established the Nayak dynasty in Thanjavur in the mid-16th century, marking the beginning of the Nayak rule in that region. Vijayalaya Chola Nayak, who was a general in the Vijayanagara Empire, began the Nayak dynasty’s reign in Thanjavur after the decline of the Chola Empire. His descendants continued to rule Thanjavur and contribute to its development and cultural heritage.