Tamil Nadu History and Culture Questions and Answers for TNPSC Exam Part 2
21. Which historical novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy depicts the life and times of the Chola dynasty?
"Ponniyin Selvan"
22. What is the traditional Tamil art of painting using rice paste called?
Kolam
23. Who was the famous Tamil poet-saint known for his hymns on Lord Shiva, collectively called "Thevaram"?
Thirugnana Sambandar
24. Which famous Tamil poet-saint is known for his composition "Divya Prabandham"?
Nammalvar
25. Which traditional Tamil martial art form is known for its graceful movements and is often performed with a bamboo stick?
Kalaripayattu
26. Who was the first woman from Tamil Nadu to become the Chief Minister of the state?
Janaki Ramachandran
27. Which famous Tamil poet-saint is known for his collection of hymns called "Tiruvasagam"?
Manikkavachakar
28. Which festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu as a thanksgiving for the harvest season and is known for the preparation of Pongal?
Pongal
29. Which ruler of the Chola dynasty is known for his naval expeditions to Southeast Asia and the Chola Navy?
Rajendra Chola I
30. What is the traditional Tamil martial art form that involves hand-to-hand combat techniques called?
Varma Kalai
31. Who was the famous Tamil poet-saint known for his hymns on Lord Vishnu, collectively called "Naalayira Divya Prabandham"?
Alvars
32. Which historical town in Tamil Nadu is known for its rock-cut cave temples and the famous Descent of the Ganges relief?
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
33. Who is known as the "Sage of Kanchi" and was a prominent spiritual leader from Tamil Nadu?
Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamigal (Kanchi Paramacharya)
34. Which traditional Tamil folk art form involves the use of wooden puppets and is known for its storytelling?
Bommalattam (Puppetry)
35. Who was the famous Tamil poet-saint known for his composition "Thiruvasagam," which is part of the Shaiva canon?
Manikkavachakar
36. Which Chola king is credited with building the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Rajaraja Chola II
37. Which Tamil poet-saint is known for his devotional hymns called "Tiruppugazh"?
Arunagirinathar
38. Which traditional Tamil martial art form involves the use of a whip-like weapon called "Urumi"?
Kalaripayattu
39. Which famous Tamil philosopher-saint is known for his work "Kural" or "Tirukkural," a classic of ethical and moral aphorisms?
Thiruvalluvar
40. Which historical temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is famous for its Nataraja sculpture?
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
