States PCS: Tamil Nadu GK Questions for TNPSC Examinations
For all Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) exams including Group 1, Group 2, Group 4, VAO, and more.
31. Periyapuranam primarily narrates the lives of which group?
[A] The Alvars
[B] The Jain Tirthankaras
[C] The Nayanmars
[D] The Buddhist Arhats
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Correct Answer: C [The Nayanmars]
Notes:
Periyapuranam narrates the lives of the Nayanmars, the Shaiva poet-saints. It is a major work of Tamil Shaiva devotional literature.
32. The Madras meeting that formed the South Indian Liberal Federation, later popularly known as the Justice Party, was held in which year?
[A] 1909
[B] 1916
[C] 1919
[D] 1925
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Correct Answer: B [1916]
Notes:
The South Indian Liberal Federation was formed at the Madras meeting of November 1916. The organisation became popularly known as the Justice Party.
33. Which organisation was popularly known as the Justice Party in the Madras Presidency?
[A] Madras Mahajana Sabha
[B] Madras Native Association
[C] South Indian Liberal Federation
[D] Madras Presidency Association
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Correct Answer: C [South Indian Liberal Federation]
Notes:
The South Indian Liberal Federation became known as the Justice Party after its English newspaper, Justice.
34. The ancient port of Korkai is associated with pearl fisheries along which coastal waterbody?
[A] Gulf of Khambhat
[B] Palk Bay
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Kutch
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Correct Answer: C [Gulf of Mannar]
Notes:
Korkai was an important Pandya port associated with the pearl fisheries of the Gulf of Mannar. Changes in the coastline have left the ancient port site inland.
35. Consider the following statements about the Kalabhra period:
- Its traditional description as a “Dark Age” reflects the limited historical records available for reconstructing its political history.
- The term establishes that no literary or cultural activity took place during the period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [1 only]
Notes:
The label refers to gaps in historical evidence, especially for political chronology. It does not establish an absence of literary or cultural activity.
36. The Cheyyar River is a tributary of which river?
[A] Pennaiyar
[B] Palar
[C] Vaigai
[D] Thamirabarani
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Correct Answer: B [Palar]
Notes:
The Cheyyar rises in the Jawadhu Hills and joins the Palar near Tirumukkudal.
37. Courtallam’s principal waterfall season from June to September is associated with which monsoon?
[A] Southwest monsoon
[B] Northeast monsoon
[C] Winter western disturbances
[D] Retreating monsoon in October-December
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Correct Answer: A [Southwest monsoon]
Notes:
Southwest monsoon rainfall feeds the main June-September season at Courtallam. The northeast monsoon can produce a second season.
38. Which waterfall is situated on the main ghat road approaching Kodaikanal?
[A] Silver Cascade
[B] Suruli
[C] Pykara
[D] Hogenakkal
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Correct Answer: A [Silver Cascade]
Notes:
Silver Cascade lies beside the main ghat road approaching Kodaikanal in the Palani Hills.
39. Which description correctly identifies Veeranam Lake in Tamil Nadu?
[A] A natural glacial lake in the Nilgiris
[B] A coastal brackish-water lagoon
[C] A man-made irrigation lake in Cuddalore district
[D] A reservoir across the Vaigai River
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Correct Answer: C [A man-made irrigation lake in Cuddalore district]
Notes:
Veeranam is a man-made lake built in the Chola period. It supports irrigation and also supplies drinking water to Chennai.
40. From which city did the Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha march begin on 13 April 1930?
[A] Madras
[B] Tiruchirappalli
[C] Madurai
[D] Salem
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Correct Answer: B [Tiruchirappalli]
Notes:
Rajaji and his volunteers began the march at Tiruchirappalli and reached Vedaranyam on 28 April 1930.
