Tamil Nadu - Study Mode

[#181] Tamil Isai Sangam was established at Madras by ___
Correct Answer

(B) Sir Annamalai Chettiar

Explanation

Solution: Tamil Isai Sangam was established at Madras by Annamalai Chettiar. It was founded in 1943 by Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar, designed to promote Tamil music.

[#182] Who was called as lion of sivagangai ?
Correct Answer

(A) Chinna Marudu

Explanation

Solution: Chinna Marudu was called as 'lion' of sivagangai.The Marudhu Pandiyars were Diarchal Kings of Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India, towards the end of the 18th century.

[#183] Kanchipuram Kailasanatha temple was built during the reign of ____
Correct Answer

(D) Rajasimha

Explanation

Solution: The great Kailasanatha Temple was built by the ruler Rajasimha (A.D.700-728) at the beginning of the 8th century. The plan of the temple shows the layout of a typical Pallava sanctuary.

[#184] What is the real name of bharathiyar?
Correct Answer

(B) Chinnaswami Subramania Bharati

Explanation

Solution: Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar was born to Chinnasami Subramanya Iyer and Lakhsmiammaal as "Subbayya" on December 11, 1882 in the Tamil village of Ettayapuram. He was educated at a local high school called "The M.D.T. Hindu College" in Tirunelveli.

[#185] Who built veeranam Lake?
Correct Answer

(A) Rajaditya Chola

Explanation

Solution: Veeranam Lake was built in the Tenth Century during the time of Greater Cholas, from 907-955 AD[3] and is an 16-kilometre (9.9 mi) long dam in northern Tamil Nadu. It was created by Rajaditya Chola. he named it after a title of his father Parantaka I Chola.