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51
Which city is also referred to as "the Pump City" ?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Coimbatore is also referred to as the "Pump City" and it supplies nearly half of India's requirements of motors and pumps.
52
"Kuyil Pattu" is a famous work ascribed to which among the following Tamil Poets?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Subramanya Bharathi (1882-1921) was a Tamil writer, poet, journalist, Indian independence activist and social reformer, popularly known as Mahakavi Bharathiyar.
53
In which of the famous temple of Tamil Nadu, Shiva is worshipped as "Natraja"?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
In Chidambaram temple Lord Shiva is worshipped as Natraja which is dancing form of lord Shiva. It is Tamil Nadu.
54
In which year legislative council of Tamilnadu was abolished?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Council (Abolition) Bill, 1986 was passed by both houses of the Parliament and received the assent of the president on 30 August 1986. The Act came into force on 1 November 1986 and the council was abolished.
55
Tamil Nadu does not share its border with which of the following states?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Tamil Nadu's boundaries are as follows: Andhra Pradesh to the North, Karnataka to the Northwest, Bay of Bengal and Puducherry to the East, Indian Ocean to the South, Kerala to the West.
56
In which year, Municipal corporation of Chennai was established?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Greater Chennai Corporation (previously Madras) is the Oldest Municipal Institution in India established on the 29th September 1688.
57
What is the southernmost latitude of Tamil Nadu?
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Answer: Option D
No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board
58
In which year, name Chennai from Madras was officially changed?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Chennai was previously called Madras. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639-40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.
59
What is the name of seat of Corporation of Chennai?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Ripon Building is the seat and headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
60
Who among the following built the Parthasarathy Temple ?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Narasimhavarman I Parthasarathy Temple was build by Pallava King Narasimhavarman I in 8th century. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna.