Important Tamil Nadu state GK questions and answers are provided below. We have prepared this set of GK questions of Tamil Nadu based on latest pattern of government examinations. It can actually help you to score well in your upcoming competitive examinations to be conducted at state or national level.
Tamil Nadu GK Questions and Answers
Question: What is the rank of Tamil Nadu among Indian states in terms of area?
a fifth
b seventh
c ninth
d eleventh
Ans: D eleventh
Question: In which year the Madras State was renamed as Tamil Nadu?
a 1956
b 1961
c 1966
d 1969
Ans: D 1969
Question: Which festival is celebrated in north India when Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
a Holi
b Makar Sankranti
c Diwali
d Baishaki
Ans: B Makar Sankranti
Question: Which one is recognized as state fruit in Tamil Nadu?
a Jackfruit
b Mango
c Banana
d Orange
Ans: A Jackfruit
Question: Which City is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu ?
a Chennai
b Tuticorin
c Thanjavur
d Ennore
Ans: C Thanjavur
Question: How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Tamilnadu?
a 5
b 6
c 8
d 11
Ans: C 8
Question: Which of the following was another name of Pallava King Narasimhavarman-I?
a Mamalla
b Mahedravarman
c Apapar
d None of the above
Ans: A Mamalla
Question: Which one is the largest district by population in Tamilnadu?
a Salem
b Vellore
c Tiruvannamalai
d Chennai
Ans: D Chennai
Question: Among India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia & Myanmar , which are the countries which have provided official status to Tamil Language ?
a India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia
b India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia
c India, Sri Lanka, Singapore
d India and Malaysia
Ans: C India, Sri Lanka, Singapore
Question: Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in the bank of the river?
a Kaveri River
b Cheyyar River
c Bhavani River
d Vaigai River
Ans: D Vaigai River
Question: Which of the following city of Tamil Nadu is known as world’s largest producer and most important trading center of turmeric in Asia?
a Athoor
b Karaikudi
c Thanjavur
d Erode
Ans: D Erode
Question: Which temple has the longest corridor in India?
a Ramanathaswamy Temple
b Meenakshi Sundareswarar
c Brihadeeswarar Temple
d Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Ans: A Ramanathaswamy Temple
Question: In which of the famous temple of Tamil Nadu, Shiva is worshipped as “Natraja”?
a Madurai
b Tanjore
c Chidambaram
d None of the above
Ans: C Chidambaram
Question: The Hindu newspaper was founded in the year?
a 1872
b 1878
c 1884
d 1890
Ans: B 1878
Question: Which among the following is the most important work of Tamil Literature of Sangam Period (sometimes also referred as Bible of the Tamil land)?
a Thirukkural
b Purananuru
c Malaipatukatam
d None of the above
Ans: A Thirukkural
Question: Who was appointed as the first Nawab of the Carnatic or Nawab of Arcot by Aurangzeb?
a Dost Ali Khan
b Daud Khan Panni
c Sa’adatullah Khan I
d Zulfiqar Khan Nusrat Jung
Ans: D Zulfiqar Khan Nusrat Jung
Question: Which Industry flourishes in Coimbatore-Tiruppur belt in Tamil Nadu?
a Stone Carvings
b Textiles
c Leather
d Bamboo
Ans: B Textiles
Question: Who was the first Thanjavur Nayak King?
a Alagiri Nayak
b Raghunatha Nayak
c Achuthappa Nayak
d Chevvappa Nayak
Ans: D Chevvappa Nayak
Question: In which year legislative council of Tamilnadu was abolished?
a 1983
b 1985
c 1986
d 1987
Ans: C 1986
Question: In which year Malik Kafur invades Pandiya country and attacks Madurai?
a 1303
b 1308
c 1311
d 1316
Ans: C 1311
Question: Which Chola King assumed the title “Kadaram Kondan”?
a Raja Raja I
b Rajendra I
c Aditya I
d Virarajendra
Ans: B Rajendra I
Question: Who had written the epic “Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi”?
a Natakuptanar
b Tirutakkatevar
c Ilango Adigal
d Sīthalai Sāttanār
Ans: B Tirutakkatevar
Question: In which epic, Kannagi is a legendary woman who forms the central character?
a Manimekalai
b Valayapathi
c Silapathikaram
d Kundalakesi
Ans: C Silapathikaram
Question: Who wrote the first Tamil novel “Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram” in 1879?
a Bharathidasan
b Subramania Bharati
c V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
d Mayavaram Vedanayagam Pillai
Ans: D Mayavaram Vedanayagam Pillai
Question: A group of 5 Monolithic rock cut shrines at Mahabalipuram were excavated during the rule of the Pallava King?
a Simhavishnu
b Mahendravarman I
c Narasimhavarman I
d Nandivarman II
Ans: C Narasimhavarman I
Question: Tamil Nadu is a major producer of?
a Sunflower
b Onion
c Cotton
d Sugarcane
Ans: D Sugarcane
Question: The Rapid Transit System in Tamil Nadu is located in?
a Salem
b Trichy
c Chennai
d Thanjavur
Ans: C Chennai
Question: Which one is the longest river in Tamil Nadu?
a Kaveri
b Bhavani
c Thamirabarani
d Cheyyar
Ans: A Kaveri
Question: Botanical Survey of India is located in Tamil Nadu at?
a Chennai
b Madurai
c Coimbatore
d Salem
Ans: C Coimbatore
Question: The first ruler of the Chola dynasty who kept strong navy was?
a Rajaraja the Great
b Rajendra I
c Rajadhiraja I
d Rajendra II
Ans: B Rajendra I
Question: Tirupur is located on the banks of river
a Bhavani
b Noyyal
c Periyar
d Palar
Ans: B Noyyal
Question: The first verse drama (opera) in Tamil is?
a Harichandra Natakam
b Nandan Charitram
c Shakuntala Natakam
d Savitri Natakam
Ans: A Harichandra Natakam
Question: Who was the first Chief Minister after it was renamed as Tamil Nadu?
a M. Karunanidhi
b C. N. Annadurai
c M. G. Ramachandran
d Janaki Ramachandran
Ans: B C. N. Annadurai
Question: Total number of districts in Tamilnadu?
a 28
b 32
c 34
d 38
Ans: B 32
Question: On which day of the Pongal, the Jallikattu bull fight was played?
a Bhogi
b Thai Pongal
c Maatu Pongal
d Kaanum Pongal
Ans: C Maatu Pongal
Question: The first silent Tamil movie Keechaka Vadham was released in the year?
a 1914
b 1915
c 1918
d 1921
Ans: C 1918
Question: Which Nayak King wrote the Sanskrit plays Sangita Sudha and Bharatha Sudha?
a Raghunatha Nayak
b Sevappa Nayak
c Achuthappa Nayak
d Vijaya Raghava Nayak
Ans: A Raghunatha Nayak
Question: Who had written the earliest version of Ramayana in the Tamil language known as “Ramavataram”?
a Kambar
b Ottakuttan
c Jayamkondar
d Amirtasagara
Ans: A Kambar
Question: The first regular newspaper in Tamil “Swadesamitran” was released in the year?
a 1882
b 1883
c 1884
d 1885
Ans: A 1882
Question: In which year seats were reserved for women in local bodies in Tamil Nadu?
a 1991
b 1993
c 1994
d 1996
Ans: C 1994
Question: Total geographical area of Tamil Nadu is?
a 1,30,955 sq. km
b 1,30,058 sq. km
c 1,28,055 sq. km
d 1,40,033 sq. km
Ans: B 1,30,058 sq. km
Question: The Pandyan king who consolidated and expanded the Pandya kingdom up to Kaveri was?
a Sendan Cheliyan
b Sundara Pandyan
c Koon Pandyan
d Kadunkon
Ans: B Sundara Pandyan
Question: The chief features of the temples constructed by the Cholas were their?
a Gopuras
b Massive pillars
c Assembly halls for the devotees
d Vimanas
Ans: D Vimanas
Question: Which one is the longest ruling dynasties in Tamilnadu
a Pandyan Dynasty
b Chola Dynasty
c Chera Dynasty
d Satavahana Dynasty
Ans: B Chola Dynasty
Question: Which one is the largest district by area wise in Tamilnadu?
a Viluppuram
b Tiruvannamalai
c Tirupur
d Pudukkottai
Ans: A Viluppuram
Question: Which one is the first regular newspaper in Tamil language?
a The Hindu
b Bharat Devi
c Swadesamitran
d Dina Thanthi
Ans: C Swadesamitran
Question: Who is the founder of the Nayak dynasty of Madurai?
a Tirumala Nayak
b Viswanatha Nayak
c Chokkanatha Nayak
d Muttu Krishnappa Nayak
Ans: B Viswanatha Nayak
Question: The Battle of Takkolam was fought in the year?
a 949 CE
b 952 CE
c 954 CE
d 957 CE
Ans: A 949 CE
Question: Out of the five great epics of Tamil literature, how many are attributed to Tamil Jains?
a 2
b 3
c 4
d 5
Ans: B 3
Question: According to Megasthenes, the Pandya Kingdom was famous for
a Silk
b Bronze
c Pearls
d Weapons
Ans: C Pearls
Question: Which queen is also known as Veeramangai (brave women)?
a Jakkamma
b Vellai Natchiyar
c Muthayee Ammal
d Velu Nachiyar
Ans: D Velu Nachiyar
Question: Mullaperiyar dispute is between Tamilnadu and?
a Karnataka
b Odisha
c kerala
d Andhra Pradesh
Ans: C kerala
Question: Which place is known for windmills?
a Muppandal
b Tirupur
c Nanguneri
d None of these
Ans: A Muppandal
Question: The Kailasanath temple at Kanchipuram was built by?
a Nandivarman II
b Mahendravarman I
c Narasimhavarman II
d Dandivarman
Ans: C Narasimhavarman II
