Tamil Nadu

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

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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).[/bg_collapse]

12. Where is Thirumalai nayak mahal located in _____
a. Selam
b.
c. Kanyakumari
d. Thanjavur

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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.[/bg_collapse]

13. Where is Padmanabhapuram palace located in ______
a. Kanyakumari
b. Theni
c. Namakkal
d. Madurai

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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.[/bg_collapse]

14. For whom Chief Minister Solar Powered Green House Scheme (CMSPGHS) was launched?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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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.[/bg_collapse]

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

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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.[/bg_collapse]

16. The Pandyan king who consolidated and expanded the Pandya kingdom up to Kaveri was ______
a.
b.
c. Kadunkon
d.

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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.[/bg_collapse]

17. Who built the temple Vellore Jalagandeshwarer ?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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The temple was built during the reign of the Vijayanagaram king Sadasivadeva Maharaya (1540-1572 CE).[/bg_collapse]

18. The author of the book Tamilnadu the Land of Vedas is ________
a.
b.
c.
d.

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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.[/bg_collapse]

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

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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.[/bg_collapse]

20. Who built the Sittanavasal Cave temple ?
a. Cholas
b. Pandyas
c. Cheras
d. Pallavas

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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.[/bg_collapse]