QUIZ 14 - 12 - 24

• Who is considered the author of the Tamil epic Silappatikaram?
  

• • Ilango Adigal
    
    

• • Thiruvalluvar
    
    

• Kambar

• Avvaiyaar

Which ancient Tamil kingdom was known for its pearl trade?

• Chola

• pandiyas

• cheras

• pallavas

The famous Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple was built by which Chola king?

• Arun mozhi varman

• Rajendra chozhan

• Kulothunga chozhan

• Arulmozhi varman

The Tamil Sangam literature primarily flourished during which historical period?

• Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE)

• Sangam Age 2 (600 BCE–300 CE)

• Sangam age 1 (900BCE-600 CE)

• Kalabhra Interregnum (250–600 CE)

Which Tamil ruler sent trade embassies to the Roman Empire, as evidenced by Roman coins found in Tamil Nadu?

• Karikala Chola

• Senguttuvan Chera

• Aditya Chola

• Nedunchezhiyan Pandya

Which country partnered with India and the UAE for the "Desert Knight" trilateral air combat exercise in December 2024?

• Russia

• France

• USA

• Japan

India became the first nation to define standards for which environmentally friendly material in December 2024?

• Green cement

• Eco bricks

• Recyclable plastic

• Green steel

Which DTH channel dedicated to Indian Sign Language (ISL) was launched by the Ministry of Education in December 2024?

• Bharat E-Learning Channel

• Inclusive Learning Channel

• PMeVIDYA DTH Channel

• PRAKHAR Channel

What is the primary objective of the Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD), launched at UNCCD COP16?

• Promote industrial development in drylands

• Enhance food security, conserve biodiversity, and build resilient livelihoods

• Develop new irrigation technologies

• Increase urban infrastructure in dryland regions

Which Indian state has generated "Farmer IDs" for 25% of its targeted farmers under the Digital Agriculture Mission, the highest in the country as of December 2024?

• Rajasthan

• Gujarat

• Madhya Pradesh

• Odisha