TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

The Kaveri River basin provides irrigation to approximately what percentage of Tamil Nadu's agricultural land?

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Correct answer: C. 55% — The Kaveri River is crucial for Tamil Nadu's agriculture, irrigating approximately 55% of the state's cultivable land.

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A. 25%

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B. 40%

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D. 70%

Question 2

Which Tamil saint-poet is known for composing devotional hymns on Lord Shiva with 4000 verses?

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Correct answer: A. Appar — Appar (also called Tirunavukkarasu) composed the Thevaram hymns, the oldest Tamil devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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B. Sundarar

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C. Sambandar

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D. Manikkavacakar

Question 3

The Chola administrative system included provincial divisions. What was the smallest administrative unit called?

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Correct answer: C. Valanadu — Valanadu was the smallest administrative unit in the Chola empire's hierarchical administrative system.

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A. Mandalam

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B. Kottam

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D. Pattinam

Question 4

The Sangam age in Tamil Nadu literature is traditionally divided into three periods. Which was the earliest Sangam?

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Correct answer: A. First Sangam — According to Tamil literary tradition, the First Sangam is considered the earliest, though its historical accuracy is debated by scholars.

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B. Second Sangam

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C. Third Sangam

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D. Proto-Sangam

Question 5

The Vijayanagara Empire maintained which important administrative center in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: A. Vellore — Vellore was a significant administrative and military center of the Vijayanagara Empire in Tamil Nadu, as evidenced by the Vellore Fort.

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B. Arcot

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C. Kanchipuram

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D. Tirupathi

Question 6

The Battle of Talikota (1565) had which significant consequence for Tamil Nadu's political landscape?

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Correct answer: B. Decline of Vijayanagara influence leading to rise of local kingdoms — The Battle of Talikota weakened Vijayanagara Empire's control, allowing Pandya, Nayak, and other regional powers to consolidate independent kingdoms in Tamil Nadu.

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A. Establishment of Mughal rule in Tamil Nadu

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C. Direct Deccan Sultanates control over Chola territories

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D. Permanent Portuguese colonization of coastal regions

Question 7

The 'Arikamedu' archaeological site in Tamil Nadu provides evidence of which ancient trade connections?

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Correct answer: B. Mediterranean trade with Roman Empire — Arikamedu, near Pondicherry, contains archaeological evidence of trade with the Roman Empire, including Roman pottery and beads dating to the 1st century CE.

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A. Silk Road trade with Central Asia

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C. Southeast Asian maritime trade exclusively

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D. Mesopotamian trade networks

Question 8

The Chola period witnessed the development of which unique temple management system that influenced later administrative models?

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Correct answer: B. Sabha and Ur village assembly councils — Chola administration featured Sabha (assembly councils of Brahmins) and Ur (merchant associations), which represented sophisticated local governance structures documented in temple inscriptions.

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A. Devadasi temple service system

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C. Zamindari feudal system

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D. Nayak provincial governance

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) - MCQ Practice Questions