Tamil Nadu - Study Mode

[#56] Who was the first Vice Chancellor of Madras University ?
Correct Answer

(C) S. Gowri

Explanation

Solution: Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest universities in India, incorporated by an Act of Legislative Council of India under the British government.

[#57] The Pallava rulers believed in __
Correct Answer

(B) Hinduism

Explanation

Solution: Pallavas were originally feudatories of the Satavahanas in the south-eastern part of their empire who became independent when the Satavahana power declined. They are seen to be "strangers to the Tamil country", unrelated to the ancient lines of Cheras, Pandyas and Cholas.

[#58] The word Valanchiyam in Chola period means _____
Correct Answer

(A) Merchant Group

Explanation

Solution: The word Valanchiyam in Chola period means Merchant Group.

[#59] Chinese pilgrim Yuan Chwang visited Kanchi in ____
Correct Answer

(D) A.D. 640

Explanation

Solution: His prime objective to visit India was to secure genuine Buddhist scriptures and visit places of Buddhist interest as he was interested in Mahayana Buddhism.Chinese pilgrim Yuan Chwang visited Kanchi in A.D. 640 .

[#60] Who is the first person to received Padma Vibhushan award ?
Correct Answer

(A) A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar

Explanation

Solution: The first recipients of the Padma Vibhushan were Satyendra Nath Bose, Nandalal Bose, Zakir Husain, Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher, V. K. Krishna Menon, and Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who were honoured in 1954.