TNPSC QUIZ IN ENGLISH HISTORY (5)

 TNPSC QUIZ IN ENGLISH HISTORY (5)

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11.Which festival is celebrated in north India when Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu?

[A] Holi

[B] Makar Sankranti

[C] Diwali

[D] Baishaki

Correct Answer: B [Makar Sankranti]

Notes:

Makar Sankranti is the festival celebrated in North India when Pongal is celebrated in south India especially in Tamil Nadu. It is the harvesting season of the tropical crops. It is celebrated in January.

12.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

Correct Answer: C [Chidambaram]

Notes:

In Chidambaram temple Lord Shiva is worshipped as Natraja which is dancing form of lord Shiva. It is Tamil Nadu. The temple is said to be in the centre of the world’s magnetic equator.

13.Which City is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu ?

[A] Chennai

[B] Tuticorin

[C] Thanjavur

[D] Ennore

Correct Answer: C [Thanjavur]

Notes:

Thanjavur district is known as Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu because of its paddy cultivation activities in the Cauvery delta region.

14.Which Industry flourishes in Coimbatore-Tiruppur belt in Tamil Nadu?

[A] Stone Carvings

[B] Textiles

[C] Leather

[D] Bamboo

Correct Answer: B [Textiles]

15.Which of the following was another name of Pallava King Narasimhavarman-I?

[A] Mamalla

[B] Mahedravarman

[C] Apapar

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Mamalla]

Notes:

Narasimhavarman-I was one of the most famous Tamil kings of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India and founded Mahabalipuram.

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