GK on Tamilnadu - TN GK Question for TNPSC Exam

Objective General Knowledge Question on Tamilnadu and TN GK Question for all state Govt Exam such TNPSC etc. All the objective TN GK question are below for your reference purpose.

Tamilnadu GK Question List 

TN GK Question topic which is based on and describe various key point  longest ruling dynasties in Tamilnadu,  first silent Tamil movie, largest district by population in Tamilnadu,  the first Chief Minister after it was renamed as Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Amman Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Tamilnadu, temple has the longest corridor, state fruit of Tamil Nadu.

⇰     Objective GK in Tamil Language

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   The Hindu newspaper was founded in the year

1. A. 1872     
2. B. 1878        Correct Answer
3. C. 1884      
4. D. 1890      

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   Which one is the longest ruling dynasties in Tamilnadu

1. A. Pandyan Dynasty     
2. B. Chola Dynasty        Correct Answer
3. C. Chera Dynasty      
4. D. Satavahana Dynasty      

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   The first silent Tamil movie Keechaka Vadham was released in the year

1. A. 1914     
2. B. 1915      
3. C. 1918        Correct Answer
4. D. 1921      

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   In which year the Madras State was renamed as Tamil Nadu

1. A. 1956     
2. B. 1961      
3. C. 1966      
4. D. 1969        Correct Answer

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   Which one is the largest district by population in Tamilnadu

1. A. Salem     
2. B. Vellore      
3. C. Tiruvannamalai      
4. D. Chennai        Correct Answer

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   Who was the first Chief Minister after it was renamed as Tamil Nadu

1. A. M. Karunanidhi     
2. B. C. N. Annadurai        Correct Answer
3. C. M. G. Ramachandran      
4. D. Janaki Ramachandran      

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   Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in the bank of the river

1. A. Kaveri River     
2. B. Cheyyar River      
3. C. Bhavani River      
4. D. Vaigai River        Correct Answer

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   How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Tamilnadu

1. A. 5     
2. B. 6      
3. C. 8        Correct Answer
4. D. 11      

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   Which temple has the longest corridor in India

1. A. Ramanathaswamy Temple       Correct Answer
2. B. Meenakshi Sundareswarar      
3. C. Brihadeeswarar Temple      
4. D. Kapaleeshwarar Temple      

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    Total number of districts in Tamilnadu

1. A. 28     
2. B. 32        Correct Answer
3. C. 34      
4. D. 38      

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    Which one is the first regular newspaper in Tamil language

1. A. The Hindu     
2. B. Bharat Devi      
3. C. Swadesamitran        Correct Answer
4. D. Dina Thanthi      

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    Tamil Nadu is the ______ largest state by areawise in India

1. A. 2nd     
2. B. 5th      
3. C. 8th      
4. D. 11th        Correct Answer

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    Which one is recognised as state fruit in Tamil Nadu

1. A. Jackfruit       Correct Answer
2. B. Mango      
3. C. Banana      
4. D. Orange      

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    Which one is the largest district by areawise in Tamilnadu

1. A. Viluppuram       Correct Answer
2. B. Tiruvannamalai      
3. C. Tirupur      
4. D. Pudukkottai      

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    On which day of the Pongal, the Jallikattu bull fight was played

1. A. Bhogi     
2. B. Thai Pongal      
3. C. Maatu Pongal        Correct Answer
4. D. Kaanum Pongal      

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    Which one is the state bird of Tamil Nadu

1. A. Peacock     
2. B. Emerland Dove        Correct Answer
3. C. Parrot      
4. D. Kuyil      

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    In which year was the Namakkal District formulated

1. A. 1990     
2. B. 1997        Correct Answer
3. C. 2000      
4. D. 2002      

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    Udayagiri Fort is located in

1. A. Ramnad     
2. B. Tirunelveli      
3. C. Kanniyakumari        Correct Answer
4. D. Sivaganga      

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    The "Madura Mission" was established in the year

1. A. 1592     
2. B. 1600      
3. C. 1601      
4. D. 1606        Correct Answer

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    Tamil Nadu is a major producer of

1. A. Sunflower     
2. B. Onion      
3. C. Cotton      
4. D. Sugarcane        Correct Answer

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    In which hill is the Killyur waterfall located

1. A. Shervaroy       Correct Answer
2. B. Niligiris      
3. C. Kodaikanal      
4. D. Agathiyar      

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    Kanchipuram Kailasanatha temple was built during the reign of

1. A. Mahendravarman     
2. B. Ranga Pataka      
3. C. Narasimha I      
4. D. Rajasimha        Correct Answer

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    How many major harbours are there in Tamil Nadu

1. A. 2     
2. B. 3        Correct Answer
3. C. 4      
4. D. 5      

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    The St. George Fort was built in the year

1. A. 1644       Correct Answer
2. B. 1665      
3. C. 1692      
4. D. 1713      

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    In which district the Toda tribes found in

1. A. Coimbatore     
2. B. Erode      
3. C. The Nilgiris        Correct Answer
4. D. Kanyakumari      

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    The Chola dynasty was an ancient Tamil Kingdom along the banks of the river

1. A. Kaveri       Correct Answer
2. B. Krishna      
3. C. Godavari      
4. D. Mahanadi      

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    The place known as the egg basket of Tamil Nadu is

1. A. Virudhunagar     
2. B. Salem      
3. C. Erode      
4. D. Namakkal        Correct Answer

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    V. O. Chidambaram founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company to operate between Tuticorin and

1. A. Sri Lanka       Correct Answer
2. B. Singapore      
3. C. Mauritius      
4. D. Malaysia      

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    Santhanur Dam is constructed across which river

1. A. Krishna River     
2. B. Kaveri River      
3. C. Pennaiyar River        Correct Answer
4. D. Vaigai River      

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    Tirupur Kumaran died in the year

1. A. 1928     
2. B. 1930      
3. C. 1931      
4. D. 1932        Correct Answer