TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

What is the current capital of Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: B. Chennai — Chennai (formerly Madras) has been the capital of Tamil Nadu since the state's formation in 1956.

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A. Madurai

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C. Coimbatore

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D. Trichy

Question 2

Which Sangam literature text contains stories of Tamil kings and warriors?

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Correct answer: C. Purananuru — Purananuru is a collection of 400 poems in Sangam literature that praise Tamil kings and their martial exploits and generosity.

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A. Silappatikaram

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B. Manimegalai

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D. Akananuru

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

Which river is considered the lifeline of Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: B. Kaveri — The Kaveri River is the principal river of Tamil Nadu and is crucial for agriculture and irrigation, earning it the title 'Lifeline of Tamil Nadu'.

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A. Godavari

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C. Periyar

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D. Tamiraparani

Question 8

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

TNPSC (Tamil Nadu) - MCQ Practice Questions