Tamil Nadu

11. Who is the only appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu to have served two terms in office ?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Surjit Singh Barnala is the only appointed Governor to have served two terms in office (24 May 1990-15 February 1991 and 3 November 2004-31 August 2011). The longest term in office was that of Surjit Singh Barnala who served as the Governor for a period of almost six and a half years (3 November 2004-31 August 2011).
12. Where is Thirumalai nayak mahal located in _____
a. Selam
b.
c. Kanyakumari
d. Thanjavur

Option “B” is correct.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Tirumala Nayaka, a king of Madurai’s Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623 to 1659, in the city of Madurai, India.
13. Where is Padmanabhapuram palace located in ______
a. Kanyakumari
b. Theni
c. Namakkal
d. Madurai

Option “A” is correct.
Padmanabhapuram Palace, also known as Kalkulam Palace, is a Travancore era palace located in Padmanabhapuram in the Kanyakumari district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
14. For whom Chief Minister Solar Powered Green House Scheme (CMSPGHS) was launched?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House Scheme (CMSPGHS) was launched during the year 2011-201. It is a flagship scheme of Government of Tamil Nadu, which fulfils the Housing requirement of the rural poor people along with Solar Powered Home Lighting Systems and thereby promoting green energy.
15. The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium is situated in Chennai ,was established in which year ?
a. 1916
b. 1917
c. 1920
d. 1912

Option “A” is correct.
Chepauk Stadium or M. A. Chidambaram Stadium is a cricket stadium in Chennai. The stadium, most commonly known as Chepauk after its location, was established in 1916 and it is the oldest continuously used cricket stadium in the country.
16. The Pandyan king who consolidated and expanded the Pandya kingdom up to Kaveri was ______
a.
b.
c. Kadunkon
d.

Option “B” is correct.
Jatavarman I successfully expanded the empire into the Telugu country , south Kerala and conquered northern Sri Lanka. The city of Kanchi became a secondary capital of the Pandyas.
17. Who built the temple Vellore Jalagandeshwarer ?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
The temple was built during the reign of the Vijayanagaram king Sadasivadeva Maharaya (1540-1572 CE).
18. The author of the book Tamilnadu the Land of Vedas is ________
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
The author of the book Tamilnadu the Land of Vedas is by R. Nagaswamy.Ramachandran Nagaswamy is an Indian historian,He served as a Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department. He was also instrumental in starting the annual Chidambaram Natyanjali festival in 1980.
19. For which one of the following items, Tirupur is well-known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world ?
a.
b.
c.
d. Handicrafts

Option “B” is correct.
Tirupur well-known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world? Notes: Tirupur in Tamil Nadu has gained universal recognition as the leading source of Hosiery, Knitted Garments, Casual Wear and Sportswear.
20. Who built the Sittanavasal Cave temple ?
a. Cholas
b. Pandyas
c. Cheras
d. Pallavas

Option “D” is correct.
Sittanavasal Caves is a 2nd-century Tamil Ramaa cave complex located in Sittanavasal hamlet in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukkottai district. A rock-cut monastery or temple serves as a monument. It is known as the Arivar Koil. Sittannavasal literally translates to “abode of the great saints” in Tamil.
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