TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

The Great Living Chola Temples are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Which among these is NOT one of them?

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Correct answer: D. Meenakshi Temple, Madurai — The three Great Living Chola Temples are Brihadeeswara (Thanjavur), Airavatesvara (Darasuram), and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Meenakshi Temple is a Pandya temple, not a Chola temple, though it's a UNESCO site separately.

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A. Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur

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B. Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram

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C. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, Ariyalur

Question 2

Which industry is the largest employer in Tamil Nadu as of 2024?

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Correct answer: B. Textile and Apparel — Textile and apparel manufacturing remains the largest employer in Tamil Nadu, though IT services are growing rapidly. Tamil Nadu produces about 40% of India's textiles.

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A. Agriculture

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C. Automobile

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D. Information Technology

Question 3

What is the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu according to the 2011 Census?

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Correct answer: B. 80.3% — Tamil Nadu's literacy rate as per 2011 Census was 80.3%, which is higher than the national average of 74.04%.

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A. 72.3%

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C. 88.7%

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D. 95.2%

Question 4

The Pallava dynasty was known for their contributions to which field?

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Correct answer: B. Architecture and script development — The Pallava dynasty (3rd-9th century) made significant contributions to Dravidian architecture (Mahabalipuram monuments) and developed the Grantha script which evolved into modern Tamil and other South Indian scripts.

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A. Naval expansion

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C. Textile manufacturing

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D. Agricultural innovations

Question 5

The Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu was largely influenced by which saint-poet?

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Correct answer: C. Ramanuja — Ramanuja (11th century) was a prominent Bhakti saint-philosopher from Tamil Nadu who propagated Vaishnavism and influenced the Bhakti movement in South India.

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A. Kabir

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B. Tulsidas

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D. Nanak

Question 6

Which is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: A. Dodabetta — Dodabetta (2,636 m) in the Nilgiri Mountains is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu, located in the Ooty district.

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B. Anaimudi

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C. Mahendragiri

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D. Velliangiri

Question 7

The Tirunelveli-Tuticorin industrial region specializes in which industries?

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Correct answer: C. Salt, chemicals, and halide products — The Tirunelveli-Tuticorin region is known for salt production, chemicals, calcium carbide, and halide product manufacturing.

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A. IT and electronics

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B. Textiles and leather

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D. Automobile and machinery

Question 8

Which is the only major seaport in Tamil Nadu besides Chennai?

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Correct answer: A. Tuticorin — Tuticorin (also known as Thoothukudi) is a major seaport in Tamil Nadu, besides Chennai Port. It handles significant cargo and is important for salt and chemical exports.

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B. Cuddalore

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C. Nagapattinam

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D. Kanyakumari

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) - MCQ Practice Questions