TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Which ancient Tamil sangam is known as the 'Golden Age' of Tamil literature?

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Correct answer: C. Third Sangam — The Third Sangam (1st-3rd century CE) is considered the Golden Age of Tamil literature, producing works like Silappatikaram and Manimekalai.

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A. First Sangam

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B. Second Sangam

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D. Fourth Sangam

Question 2

Who was the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: A. C. Rajagopalachari — C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Madras State (1952-1954), which later became Tamil Nadu.

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B. K. Kamaraj

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C. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy

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D. O.P. Ramasamy

Question 3

The Chola dynasty reached its zenith under which ruler?

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Correct answer: B. Rajendra Chola I — Rajendra Chola I (1014-1044 CE) expanded the Chola empire significantly, conquering territories in South India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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A. Rajaraja I

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C. Karikala

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D. Parantaka I

Question 4

Which UNESCO World Heritage site is located in Tamil Nadu and is known for its Meenakshi Temple?

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Correct answer: A. Madurai — Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites and a UNESCO recognized heritage site.

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B. Kanchipuram

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C. Rameswaram

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D. Thanjavur

Question 5

What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: B. Chennai — Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.

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A. Coimbatore

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C. Madurai

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D. Salem

Question 6

Which Pallava king is credited with building the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?

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Correct answer: C. Narasimhavarman II — Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who ruled in the 7th century, constructed the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.

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A. Mahendravarman I

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B. Narasimhavarman I

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D. Parameswara Varman I

Question 7

Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' (Ganges of the South) and flows through Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: C. Kaveri — The Kaveri River is regarded as the 'Dakshina Ganga' and is one of the major rivers in South India, flowing through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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A. Tungabhadra

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B. Godavari

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D. Periyar

Question 8

The Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu was primarily led by which personality in the 20th century?

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Correct answer: A. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy — Periyar E.V. Ramasamy (1879-1973) was the founder and primary leader of the Dravidian movement, advocating for social equality and Tamil language preservation.

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B. Anna Durai

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C. Karunanidhi

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D. Jayalalithaa

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) - MCQ Practice Questions