Tamil Nadu General Knowledge Quiz 2026
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Question 1: Which ancient Tamil dynasty built the famous Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
Chola Dynasty
Pallava Dynasty
Pandya Dynasty
Chera Dynasty
Question 2: What is the state animal of Tamil Nadu?
Nilgiri Tahr
Tiger
Elephant
Lion
Question 3: Which Tamil poet wrote 'Thirukkural'?
Avvaiyar
Thiruvalluvar
Kambar
Bharathiyar
Question 4: Which is Tamil Nadu's largest freshwater lake?
Pulicat Lake
Veeranam Lake
Chembarambakkam Lake
Porur Lake
Question 5: Which district is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?
Coimbatore
Madurai
Salem
Tirupur
Question 6: What is the traditional Tamil martial art form?
Kalaripayattu
Silambam
Thang-Ta
Gatka
Question 7: Which river is known as the 'Ganga of the South'?
Palar
Vaigai
Cauvery
Tamirabarani
Question 8: Which UNESCO World Heritage site in Tamil Nadu is known for its living Chola temples?
Mahabalipuram
Great Living Chola Temples
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Madurai Meenakshi Temple