TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

As of 2024, what is the total number of districts in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: D. 38 — Tamil Nadu has 38 districts as per the latest administrative reorganization, including districts created through subdivision of larger districts.

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A. 27

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B. 31

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C. 32

Question 2

Which port in Tamil Nadu is the busiest container port in India?

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Correct answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru Port — Though JN Port is in Mumbai, Chennai Port is the major port in Tamil Nadu. As of recent data, JN Port Mumbai remains the busiest, but Chennai Port is second largest in container traffic in South India.

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A. Paradip Port

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C. Cochin Port

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D. Adani Port at Mundra

Question 3

The 'Kongu Nadu' historical region corresponds to which present-day area of Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: A. Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts — Kongu Nadu, a historical region of the Chola and Pandya empires, corresponds to the present-day Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts in Western Tamil Nadu.

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B. Madurai and Dindigul districts

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C. Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts

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D. Salem and Krishnagiri districts

Question 4

The Cauvery River water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka was last adjudicated by which tribunal?

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Correct answer: C. Cauvery Waters Disputes Tribunal 1992 — The Cauvery Waters Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) issued its final award in 1992, though the implementation and subsequent disputes continue with Supreme Court interventions as recent as 2018.

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A. Interstate Water Disputes Tribunal - 2007

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B. Supreme Court final verdict 2018

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D. National Green Tribunal

Question 5

The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: A. Erode — Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in Erode district and is one of Tamil Nadu's important tiger conservation areas, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

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B. Nilgiris

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C. Coimbatore

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D. Tiruppur

Question 6

In which year did the Madras High Court, one of India's oldest, come into existence?

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Correct answer: B. 1865 — The Madras High Court was established in 1865 as one of the first high courts in India. It is the second oldest high court after the Calcutta High Court.

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A. 1862

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C. 1870

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D. 1875

Question 7

Which Tamil Nadu scholar and social reformer founded the Satyashodhak Samaj?

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Correct answer: B. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy — Though Jotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in Maharashtra, Periyar E.V. Ramasamy was a prominent Tamil Nadu-based social reformer who spearheaded similar reform movements in the state.

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A. Jotirao Phule

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C. Annamalai Chettiar

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D. S. Subramaniya Iyer

Question 8

Which ancient Tamil sangam is traditionally believed to have been held at Madurai?

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Correct answer: C. Third Sangam — The Third Sangam was traditionally associated with Madurai according to Tamil literary tradition, though its historical accuracy is debated.

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A. First Sangam

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B. Second Sangam

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D. Fourth Sangam

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) - MCQ Practice Questions