Tamil Nadu - Study Mode

[#61] Who was the author of Kalingattuparani ?
Correct Answer

(B) Jayamkondar

Explanation

Solution: Kalingattuparani is a 12th-century Tamil poem and a war song by Jayamkondar, celebrating the victory of Kulottunga Chola I over the Kalinga king, Anantavarman Chodaganga in the Chola-Kalinga war.

[#62] What is the state festival of Tamilnadu ?
Correct Answer

(D) Pongal

Explanation

Solution: Pongal is the state festival of Tamil Nadu. It is the harvest festival that lasts for four days and is celebrated in the middle of January. The festival is a show of appreciation and gratitude to the Sun God for helping with the agriculture.

[#63] Which one is the first regular newspaper in Tamil language ?
Correct Answer

(A) Swadesamitran

Explanation

Solution: Swadesamitran (1881-1985) was the first Tamil language newspaper owned and operated by Indians. It was published from Chennai (then called Madras). It was founded by G Subramania Aiyer who also served as the papers first editor.

[#64] What is the state dance of Tamilnadu ?
Correct Answer

(C) Barathanattiyam

Explanation

Solution: Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam is a dance of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It traces its origins back to the Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on theatre written by the mythic priest Bharata. Originally a temple dance for women, bharatanatyam often is used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions.

[#65] The Hindu newspaper was founded in the year ?
Correct Answer

(D) 1878

Explanation

Solution: The Hindu was founded in Madras on 20 September 1878 as a weekly newspaper, by what was known then as the Triplicane Six consisting of four law students and two teachers:- T. T. Rangacharya, P. V.