DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS TEST – 18 - TNPSC Gatewayy

1. During the reign of Rajendra Chola, who were referred to as viceroys in the Chola administration?

Provincial tax collectors

Local chieftains loyal to the king

Sons or royal family members appointed to govern regions

Military generals sent to conquer new territories

2. Which of the following statement about the Swachh Survekshan cleanliness survery is false?

Ahmedabad was ranked the cleanest city in the “million-plus population” category in
Swachh Survekshan.

Mira-Bhayandar ranked first in the 3 to 10 lakh population category.

Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai, and Vijayawada were recognized in the ‘Super Swachh
League’.

New Delhi entered the league under the “Million-Plus” population
category.

3. What is the full form of TNTTFC as launched by the Tamil Nadu government?

Tamil Nadu Technical Training and Funding Centre

Tamil Nadu Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre

Tamil Nadu Telecommunication and Technology Facilitation Cell

Tamil Nadu Talent and Technology Foundation Council

4. Which of the following novels was authored by Balakumaran as a sequel to Udayar, focusing on the life of Rajendra Chola?

Ponniyin Selvan

Gangai Konda Cholan

Gangapuram

Gangaikondacholapuram

5. What does the term “ultra vires” refer to?

When a court takes action on its own accord

Acts done beyond one’s legal authority

A writ to produce a person under unlawful detention

The right to bring an action or appear in a court

6. Who is the author of the book Gangaikondacholapuram, which explores the legacy of Rajendra Chola?

Balakumaran

A. Vennila

Nagasamy

Kalki Krishnamurthy

7. The coin bearing the Nagari inscription ‘Sri Raja Rajendra’, along with emblems like the bow, tiger, and fish, refers to which Chola ruler?

Raja Raja Chola I

Rajendra Chola I

Rajadhiraja Chola I

Kulottunga Chola I

8. Choose the correct statement about Rajendra Chola I
1. Rajendra Chola I assumed the title Gangaikonda Cholan after his successful expedition to the Gangetic plains.
2. The Gangaikonda Cholisvaram Temple was directly attributed to Rajendra Chola I through his own inscriptions.

1 only

2 only

1 and 2

None of these

9. What type of missile system is Akash Prime, recently tested by the Indian Army?

Surface-to-air missile (SAM) system

Surface-to-surface cruise missile system

Air-to-air combat missile system

Answer not known

10. Assertion (A) : Tamil Nadu Day is celebrated on July 18 every year.
Reason (R) : On July 18, 1969, the state of Madras was officially renamed “Tamil Nadu” by then Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai.

Both (A) and (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) is true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)

(A) is true but (R) is false

(A) is false but (R) is true

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