Tamil Nadu occupies the southeastern Coromandel coast of India with Chennai as the capital. Formed in 1956 and renamed in 1969, the state has ancient Tamil heritage, Dravidian temple architecture, and a strong manufacturing economy.
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| Capital | Chennai |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 1 November 1956 (as Madras State; renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969) |
| Official language(s) | Tamil |
| Public Service Commission | TNPSC |
| Flagship exam | TNPSC Group I / Group II / Group II-A / Group IV |
Focus your revision on: Coromandel coast geography · Chola and Pallava heritage · 1969 renaming to Tamil Nadu · Automobile and manufacturing belt · TNPSC group exams.
Tamil Nadu GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Chennai - On which date was Tamil Nadu (then Madras State) formed?
Answer: 1 November 1956 - In which year was Madras State renamed Tamil Nadu?
Answer: 1969 - Which language is the official language of Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Tamil - Which Public Service Commission conducts Group I and Group II exams in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) - Which temple town in Tamil Nadu is known for Meenakshi Amman temple?
Answer: Madurai - Which UNESCO site in Tamil Nadu includes a Chola era temple at Thanjavur?
Answer: Great Living Chola Temples - Which strait separates Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka?
Answer: Palk Strait - Which classical dance form originates from Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Bharatanatyam - Which industrial belt near Chennai is known for automobile manufacturing?
Answer: Chennai-Sriperumbudur industrial belt
How to prepare for TNPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for TNPSC Group I / Group II / Group II-A / Group IV. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Tamil Nadu GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for TNPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for TNPSC Group I / Group II / Group II-A / Group IV. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Tamil Nadu GK?
Coromandel coast geography; Chola and Pallava heritage; 1969 renaming to Tamil Nadu; Automobile and manufacturing belt; TNPSC group exams.