TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Which Chola king is known as 'Napoleon of India'?

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Correct answer: B. Rajaraja Chola I — Rajaraja Chola I (985-1014 CE) is often compared to Napoleon for his extensive conquests and administrative reforms in South India.

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A. Rajendra Chola I

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C. Parantaka Chola I

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D. Vikrama Chola

Question 2

The Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur was built by which Chola king?

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Correct answer: B. Rajaraja Chola I — Rajaraja Chola I commissioned the construction of the famous Brihadeeswara Temple (also called Thanjavur Big Temple) around 1010 CE.

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A. Rajendra Chola I

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C. Vikrama Chola

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D. Adhirajendra Chola

Question 3

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut temples?

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Correct answer: B. Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments — The Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments, featuring the famous Shore Temple and rock-cut temples from the Pallava period, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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A. Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

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C. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

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D. Kanyakumari Temple

Question 4

Which is the southernmost point of mainland India, located in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: B. Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) — Cape Comorin, also known as Kanyakumari, is the southernmost tip of mainland India, located in Tamil Nadu.

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A. Point Calimere

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C. Rameswaram

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D. Kanniyakumari Point

Question 5

What is the primary export product from the Tiruppur region in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: B. Knitted garments and hosiery — Tiruppur is known as the 'Knitwear Capital of India' and is the world's largest exporter of knitted garments and hosiery products.

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A. Cotton textiles

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C. Silk fabrics

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D. Synthetic fibers

Question 6

What is the significance of the Tirupati Temple in Tamil Nadu's religious and economic landscape?

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Correct answer: A. It is the world's richest temple by annual revenue — Tirupati Temple, though technically in Andhra Pradesh, has immense significance for Tamil Nadu's devotees and is recognized as the world's richest temple by annual revenue, attracting millions of pilgrims annually.

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B. It was built during the Sangam age

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C. It is located entirely within Tamil Nadu boundaries

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D. It is managed by the Madras High Court exclusively

Question 7

Which administrative division in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its textile industry?

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Correct answer: A. Coimbatore — Coimbatore is historically known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its thriving textile and manufacturing industries, though Tiruppur is also a major textile hub.

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B. Tiruppur

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C. Salem

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D. Madurai

Question 8

The Bhakti movement saint Appar (Tirunavukkarasu) composed devotional songs primarily in which language tradition?

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Correct answer: B. Tamil devotional hymns (Tevaram) — Appar composed the Tevaram, a collection of Tamil devotional hymns that became central to Tamil Shaiva Bhakti tradition during the 7th century CE.

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A. Sanskrit devotional hymns

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C. Kannada Vachanas

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D. Telugu Kirthanas

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) - MCQ Practice Questions