Tamil Nadu General Knowledge Questions and Answers

1. For which industry is Salem most famous?

• A) Steel
• B) Cement
• C) Cotton textiles
• D) Information technology

2. In which year was the Nilgiri Mountain Railway added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?

• A) 1999
• B) 2001
• C) 2003
• D) 2005

3. By population, Tamil Nadu is the ______ largest state in India.

• A) Fourth
• B) Sixth
• C) Seventh
• D) Ninth

4. Which is the additional official language of Tamil Nadu?

• A) English
• B) Hindi
• C) Telugu
• D) Kannada

5. Which sport is officially recognised as the state game of Tamil Nadu?

• A) Football
• B) Chess
• C) Kabaddi
• D) Badminton

6. Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated every year on

• A) 13th January
• B) 15th January
• C) 20th January
• D) 25th January

7. The Nayanars were a group of how many Shaivite saints?

• A) 52
• B) 57
• C) 61
• D) 63

8. Which city in Tamil Nadu was the first municipality in Asia to receive ISO 14001-2004 certification for environmental management?

• A) Tiruppur
• B) Erode
• C) Namakkal
• D) Hosur

9. When did commercial operations at Chennai Port officially begin?

• A) 1881
• B) 1883
• C) 1886
• D) 1893

10. Tamil Nadu is popularly known as the ______ hub of India.

• A) Leather
• B) Electronics
• C) Cotton
• D) Mining