Bharata Vamsavali QA – 1008 Questions on Ancient Indian History

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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Into how many specific territories (Nadus) was the ancient Kumari Kandam divided, and can you name the seven major divisions?”,
“answer”: “It was divided into 49 territories. The seven major divisions were Ezhu Thenga Nadu, Ezhu Madurai Nadu, Ezhu Munpalai Nadu, Ezhu Pinpalai Nadu, Ezhu Kunra Nadu, Ezhu Gunakarai Nadu, and Ezhu Kurumpanai Nadu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “What specific river, according to the text, originated from the Meru Mountain in Kumari Kandam and flowed eastward into the ocean?”,
“answer”: “The Pahruli River.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which Chola King is credited with establishing the \”Solar Dynasty\” (So-La) after migrating from the submerged Kumari Kandam to the \”Mina Desam\” (Egypt/Middle East)?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan (also known as Jayamanjunan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “According to the text, the Vindhya Mountains were originally known by which name connected to a Chola King?”,
“answer”: “Nerivetta (associated with King Nerivettan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which ancient continent (Dwipa) corresponds to the region of modern-day Greece and Turkey, and why was it named so?”,
“answer”: “Krauncha Dwipa (Bird Island/Heron Island), named because of the abundance of birds like herons and cranes.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Who ruled the \”Monkey Land\” and \”Tiger Land\” in the Salmala Dwipa before the Great Deluge forced them to migrate to India?”,
“answer”: “The Vanaras (Monkey clan) and the ancestors of the Cholas (Tiger flag).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “What geological explanation does the text give for the \”Seven Seas\” mentioned in Puranas (Milk Ocean, Curd Ocean, etc.)?”,
“answer”: “They were named after the color or nature of the water (White river/Pale river), not literally containing milk or curd.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King excavated the Pahruli River to irrigate the Peruvala Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Pandyan Nediyon.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “According to the text’s chronology, when did the \”First Great Deluge\” occur that submerged the Peruvian/Kumari lands?”,
“answer”: “Approximately 13,900 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which mountain range does the text identify as the \”Meru Mountain,\” explicitly stating it is not the Himalayas?”,
“answer”: “A mountain range that existed in the center of the Indian Ocean (Kumari Kandam) with 49 peaks.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Who were the specific patron deities and sages of the First Sangam (Thalai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Lord Shiva (Irayanar), Murugan, and Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “What was the capital city of the Middle Sangam (Idai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
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“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King presided over the Last Sangam (Kadai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
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“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “How many years did the Middle Sangam last, and how many poets were part of it?”,
“answer”: “It lasted 3,700 years with 3,700 poets (including Agastya and Tolkappiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which rare grammar text served as the standard during the First Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Agastyam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King was cursed by Agastya to become an elephant (Indradyumna) and was later redeemed by Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Manojava Pandyan (also called Parameswara Pandyan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “What literary work mentions that 89 Pandyan Kings patronized the First Sangam?”,
“answer”: “The commentary by Nakkirar on Irayanar Akapporul.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King ruled when the Second Sangam’s capital, Kapadapuram, was submerged?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran (who then moved to North Madurai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Who were the \”Seven Patrons\” (Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal) of the Last Sangam era?”,
“answer”: “Pari, Ori, Kari, Adhiyaman, Began, Ay, and Nalli.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which text was authorized by the Middle Sangam and remains the oldest extant Tamil grammar?”,
“answer”: “Tolkappiyam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Based on astronomical calculations cited in the text, what is the exact birth date of Lord Rama?”,
“answer”: “21st April, 7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King was the contemporary of Lord Rama and participated in the events of that era?”,
“answer”: “Kambu Kandan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King reigning during the time of the Ramayana?”,
“answer”: “Anantha Guna Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What relation was the demon king Ravana to the god of wealth, Kubera?”,
“answer”: “They were half-brothers (sons of Sage Visravas).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chera King is said to have defeated Ravana when he tried to enter the Tamil country?”,
“answer”: “Mandaran Cheral (or simply the Chera King at the time).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, which Sage gave the \”Aditya Hridayam\” mantra to Rama, and where did this happen?”,
“answer”: “Agastya, during Rama’s stay in the Tamil lands/Dandakaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “King Aja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King married the daughter of King Vikukshi of the Solar Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Ulagalitha Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, when did the Rama-Ravana war take place?”,
“answer”: “6976 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who founded the city of Mathura after killing the Asura Lavana?”,
“answer”: “Shatrughna (Rama’s brother).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What was the name of the Chola King who gave his own flesh to save a dove, linking the Chola lineage to the \”Sibi\” legend?”,
“answer”: “Sibi Chakravarthy (Sembiyan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which ancient sage is claimed to be the ancestor of the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras via his marriage to a Vidarbha princess?”,
“answer”: “Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of the sage Rishyasringa, who performed the Putra Kameshti Yaga for Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “Shanta (Dasharatha’s daughter).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Solar Dynasty king was cursed to become a \”Chandala\” (outcast) and had a new heaven created for him by Viswamitra?”,
“answer”: “Trisanku (Satyavrata).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Ravana?”,
“answer”: “Kaikasi (daughter of the Asura Sumali).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What is the exact calculated birth date of Lord Krishna in the text?”,
“answer”: “27th July, 3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “When did Kali Yuga officially begin according to the text?”,
“answer”: “18th February, 3102 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chera King is famous for feeding both the Pandava and Kaurava armies during the 18-day war?”,
“answer”: “Perunchotru Uthiyan Cheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King during the Mahabharata War who fought on the side of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Raja Kunjaran (Mudathirumaran III).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King participated in the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Kumarankusan (or Sumana Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Tamil version of the Mahabharata during the Sangam age?”,
“answer”: “Perundevanar (Bharatham Padiya Perundevanar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What happened to the city of Dwaraka 36 years after the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “It was submerged by the sea due to a natural calamity/tsunami.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the only son of Dhritarashtra to survive the war (fighting for the Pandavas)?”,
“answer”: “Yuyutsu.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Naga princess who married Arjuna and bore the son Iravan?”,
“answer”: “Ulupi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What is the text’s claim regarding the complexion of Veda Vyasa and Krishna?”,
“answer”: “They were black (Dravidian complexion), challenging the \”white Aryan\” theory.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded the Pandavas to the throne of Hastinapura?”,
“answer”: “Parikshit (grandson of Arjuna).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Rishi cursed King Parikshit to die by snakebite?”,
“answer”: “Srinki (son of Sage Samika).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who performed the \”Sarpa Yaga\” (Snake Sacrifice) to avenge Parikshit’s death?”,
“answer”: “Janamejaya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Ashwatthama migrate after the war?”,
“answer”: “To the Arabian/Iraq region (specifically Kufa), linking him to later Semitic lineages.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King is said to have married Subhadra (Krishna’s sister) in a previous birth legend mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “Manojava Pandyan (Note: Text attributes this to a Pandyan in the context of Thiruthangal).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was Pandyan Pulathiyan and what is his shocking connection to the Bible?”,
“answer”: “He was a Pandyan governor in Judaea, identified as Pontius Pilate, who presided over the trial of Jesus.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Jesus Christ (Iso) spend his \”lost years\” studying?”,
“answer”: “At Nalanda University (Buddhism) and in Mylapore/Chennai (Jainism/Saivism).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the Tamil Siddha said to be a descendant of Ashwatthama living in Iraq?”,
“answer”: “Siddhan Bhoga Dathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “How is Siddhan Bhoga Dathan connected to the history of Islam in the text?”,
“answer”: “He protected the family of Hussein (grandson of Prophet Muhammad) during the conflict at Karbala.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Hindu saint is claimed to have died fighting alongside Hussein?”,
“answer”: “A saint named \”Val\”.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “What date does the text provide for the birth of Prophet Muhammad?”,
“answer”: “29th August, 571 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism and which Magadha King was his contemporary?”,
“answer”: “Mahavira (598–527 B.C.); King Kunikan (Ajatasatru).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King was converted from Jainism to Saivism by Sambandar?”,
“answer”: “Koon Pandyan (Ninra Seer Nedumaran).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Adi Sankara establish his Mutts?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram, Sringeri, Dwaraka, Badri, and Puri.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “What is the text’s revised birth date for Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “509 B.C. (8th April).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the Buddhist monk from Kanchipuram who spread Buddhism to China?”,
“answer”: “Bodhidharma (or Dharmapala).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
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“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Tamil epic is explicitly stated to be a Buddhist work?”,
“answer”: “Kundalakesi (or Manimekalai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Tamil epic is explicitly stated to be a Jain work?”,
“answer”: “Jivaka Chintamani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
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“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Visishtadvaita philosophy?”,
“answer”: “Ramanujar (born 1017 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
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“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King persecuted Ramanujar, forcing him to flee to Melkote?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I (Krimikanda Chola).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Dvaita philosophy?”,
“answer”: “Madhvacharya (Ananda Theertha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who established the Samarasa Suddha Sanmargam?”,
“answer”: “Ramalinga Vallalar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the disciple of Jesus who came to Mylapore, India?”,
“answer”: “St. Thomas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Jesus die?”,
“answer”: “In an ashram near Kashmir.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the guru of Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism)?”,
“answer”: “He had no human guru but preached a path of love uniting Hindus and Muslims.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “When was the mathematician Aryabhatta born according to the text?”,
“answer”: “21st March, 476 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What specific astronomical fact did Aryabhatta state about the Earth centuries before Galileo?”,
“answer”: “That the Earth rotates on its axis and orbits the Sun.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who discovered the concept of Zero according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Pingala (200 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who is considered the father of Siddha Medicine?”,
“answer”: “Agastya (Agasthiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “How many diseases are classified in the Tamil Siddha medical system?”,
“answer”: “4,448 diseases.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Which Tamil poetess is credited with knowledge of Atomic Science (Anu)?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar (citing her verse on splitting the atom).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What ancient text is cited as containing knowledge about electricity and batteries?”,
“answer”: “Agastya Samhita.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Vimaana Nool (Book on Aircraft/Space Travel)?”,
“answer”: “Sage Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the \”Sanjeevi\” herb mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “A herb found in the Himalayas capable of reviving the dead.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the \”Mu-ppu\” in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “A universal salt/catalyst used for rejuvenation and medicine.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What represents the speed of light in the text’s Vedic calculations (by Sayana)?”,
“answer”: “2,202 Yojanas in half a Nimesha.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who wrote the mathematical text Lilavati?”,
“answer”: “Bhaskaracharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the planet Saturn?”,
“answer”: “Kari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the planet Jupiter?”,
“answer”: “Viyazhan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who performed the first cataract surgery according to Indian history?”,
“answer”: “Sushruta.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Vikrama Era in 55 B.C.?”,
“answer”: “Vikramaditya of Ujjain.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Salivahana Era (Saka Era) in 78 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Salivahana (a potter’s son who became King).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who were the \”Nootruvar Kannar\” mentioned in Tamil literature?”,
“answer”: “The Satakarni Kings (Satavahanas) of Andhra.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who built the Big Temple (Brihadeeswarar) in Thanjavur?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Cholan I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered the Ganges and assumed the title \”Gangai Konda Cholan\”?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire to protect Hinduism?”,
“answer”: “Harihara and Bukka, guided by Sage Vidyaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Nayak King of Madurai known for his palace?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Maratha King who ruled Thanjavur and was a scholar?”,
“answer”: “Serfoji II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Maratha Kingdom and fought Aurangzeb?”,
“answer”: “Chatrapati Shivaji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was Shivaji’s spiritual Guru?”,
“answer”: “Samartha Ramdas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Brahmin minister of Chandragupta Maurya who wrote the Arthashastra?”,
“answer”: “Chanakya (Vishnugupta).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Greek ambassador visited Chandragupta Maurya’s court?”,
“answer”: “Megasthenes.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Hun leader known for his cruelty in North India?”,
“answer”: “Mihirakula.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Pallava King was converted from Jainism to Saivism by Appar?”,
“answer”: “Mahendravarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha Pallava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thirukkural?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvalluvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “How many couplets does the Thirukkural contain?”,
“answer”: “1,330.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was Thiruvalluvar’s wife?”,
“answer”: “Vasuki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Silappathikaram?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Manimekalai?”,
“answer”: “Seethalai Sathanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Kamba Ramayanam?”,
“answer”: “Kambar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kambar?”,
“answer”: “Sadaiyappa Vallal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Periya Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thiruppugazh?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thiruvasagam?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thirumandiram?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who composed the Thiruppavai?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who composed the Tiruvaimozhi?”,
“answer”: “Nammalvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the \”Sangam Plank\” (Sanga Palagai)?”,
“answer”: “A miraculous plank in the Golden Lotus Tank of Madurai that judged the worthiness of manuscripts.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was the court poet of the Chola King Kulothunga II (Anapaya)?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar (rival of Kambar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Which poetess lived for a very long time by eating a \”Nelli\” (Gooseberry) fruit?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Aathichudi?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Kanda Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of Villiputhurar Bharatham?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Which Chola King recovered the lost Thevaram manuscripts?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Cholan (with Nambiyandar Nambi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What script does the author propose for the Tamil language to foster integration?”,
“answer”: “The Roman Script.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What connects the \”Mayan\” civilization to India according to the text?”,
“answer”: “They are claimed to be descendants of the Asura architect Maya (Mayan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who created the Telugu language according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kanniva Muni.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who founded the Fourth Tamil Sangam in 1901?”,
“answer”: “Pandithurai Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What represents the \”Colossus of Rhodes\” mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “A giant statue of the Sun God that fell during an earthquake around 200 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King is said to have sent a delegation to Augustus Caesar?”,
“answer”: “A Pandyan King (c. 20 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What is the origin of the word \”Dravidian\” according to the text?”,
“answer”: “From \”Thiravidar\”, meaning those who ran/migrated (from the deluge).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the \”Negro\” King listed as a patron of the Tamil Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a parrot?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a shepherd named Moolan?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who is Manikandan?”,
“answer”: “Lord Ayyappan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who cured the \”Hunchback Pandyan\” (Koon Pandyan)?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who revived the girl Poompavai from her ashes/bones?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What is the significance of \”Jyothi\” in Ramalinga Vallalar’s philosophy?”,
“answer”: “God is Light (Arutperunjyothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Abhidhamma Pitaka?”,
“answer”: “It is part of the Buddhist Tripitaka (philosophical texts).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Kalinga, celebrated in Kalingattuparani?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who destroyed the \”Hanging Forts\” (Thoongu Eyil)?”,
“answer”: “The Chola King Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What festival’s cessation caused the destruction of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “The Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the Greek King mentioned as \”Yavana\” in Indian texts?”,
“answer”: “Referring to Ionians (Greeks), specifically Alexander or later Indo-Greek rulers.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King ruled Egypt according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kings with the title \”Kari\” (related to the Chera/Velir lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sisunaga Dynasty of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Sisunaga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Nanda Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Dhana Nanda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Bindusara?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Sunga Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pushyamitra Sunga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Kanva Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Samudra Gupta (or Chandragupta II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Kalinga defeated by Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “(Not named, but the Kalinga War is the event).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who standardized land measurement (Nilan Tharu)?”,
“answer”: “Nilan Tharu Thiruvil Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the dam Kallanai?”,
“answer”: “Karikala Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as \”Manuneethi Cholan\” for executing his son to provide justice to a cow?”,
“answer”: “Ellalan (or Manuneethi Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a great wrestler (Mamalla)?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chalukya King defeated by Narasimhavarman I?”,
“answer”: “Pulakesin II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Ellora Kailasanatha temple?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest Hoysala King?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Kakatiya King (or Queen)?”,
“answer”: “Pratapa Rudra (or Rudrama Devi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who conquered Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat temple?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II (of the Khmer/Indian lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the First Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan (or early Pandyas like Jayamakirthi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the Second Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram Pandyas.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the Third Great Deluge (Poompuhar)?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III (or contemporaries).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Shakti Peethams are there?”,
“answer”: “51 (or 108 depending on the tradition cited).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Kamakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Meenakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Vishalakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Varanasi (Kasi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Thillai\”?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram (Nataraja Temple).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Thiruvarangam\”?”,
“answer”: “Srirangam (Ranganathaswamy Temple).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple has the \”Golden Lotus Tank\”?”,
“answer”: “Madurai Meenakshi Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Water (Appu Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Fire (Agni Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvannamalai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Air (Vayu Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Srikalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Earth (Prithvi Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram (Ekambareswarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Sky (Akasha Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Divya Desams (Holy Abodes of Vishnu) are there?”,
“answer”: “108.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Padal Petra Sthalam (Shiva temples sung by Nayanmars) are there?”,
“answer”: “276 (approx).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the First Arupadaiveedu (Abode of Murugan)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruparankundram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Second Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchendur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Third Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Palani (Thiruvavinankudi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Fourth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Swamimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Fifth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Sixth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Pazhamudircholai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the ancient unit of time \”Nazhigai\” equal to in minutes?”,
“answer”: “24 minutes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the length of one Maha Yuga in years?”,
“answer”: “4,320,000 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “How many years constitute Kali Yuga?”,
“answer”: “432,000 years.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which plant is used for memory power in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which plant is used for jaundice in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of Yantra Sarvasva?”,
“answer”: “Sage Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the \”Dhruva Nakshatra\”?”,
“answer”: “The Pole Star.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who became the Pole Star?”,
“answer”: “Dhruva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which star is associated with Arundhati?”,
“answer”: “Alcor (the companion star to Mizar in the Big Dipper/Saptarishi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who are the Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages)?”,
“answer”: “Vasishta, Kashyapa, Atri, Jamadagni, Gautama, Vishvamitra, Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” (Immortal) from the Ramayana?”,
“answer”: “Hanuman (and Vibhishana).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” from the Mahabharata?”,
“answer”: “Ashwatthama (and Vyasa).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” King?”,
“answer”: “Mahabali.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Sage?”,
“answer”: “Markandeya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Avatar?”,
“answer”: “Parashurama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Teacher?”,
“answer”: “Kripacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is \”Sallekhana\”?”,
“answer”: “A Jain practice of fasting to death.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Where did Chandragupta Maurya die?”,
“answer”: “Sravanabelagola (Karnataka).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Jain monk who migrated South with Chandragupta?”,
“answer”: “Bhadrabahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of this book Bharathavamsavali?”,
“answer”: “Na. Gopalakrishnan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Agastya?”,
“answer”: “Lopamudra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Vasishta?”,
“answer”: “Arundhati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Atri?”,
“answer”: “Anusuya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who were the parents of Parasurama?”,
“answer”: “Jamadagni and Renuka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Kunti (and Madri).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of the Kauravas?”,
“answer”: “Gandhari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the minister of Dhritarashtra?”,
“answer”: “Vidura.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Charioteer of Arjuna?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who killed Jarasandha?”,
“answer”: “Bhima.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Chedi killed by Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Shishupala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Anga?”,
“answer”: “Karna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Karna?”,
“answer”: “Surya (The Sun God).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who granted Kunti the boon to bear children from Devas?”,
“answer”: “Sage Durvasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who killed Kamsa?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who ruled Magadha during the time of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jarasandha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who saved the fetus of Parikshit from Ashwatthama’s weapon?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Arjuna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Uttara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who taught Arjuna the military arts?”,
“answer”: “Dronacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Dronacharya?”,
“answer”: “Ashwatthama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas?”,
“answer”: “Dronacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the family priest (Kula Guru) of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Dhaumya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Mahabharata in Sanskrit?”,
“answer”: “Veda Vyasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Ramayana in Sanskrit?”,
“answer”: “Valmiki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who founded the city of Ayodhya?”,
“answer”: “Vaivasvatha Manu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who brought the River Ganges to earth?”,
“answer”: “Bhagiratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Which King gave his name to the country Bharata?”,
“answer”: “Bharata (son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Dushyanta?”,
“answer”: “Shakuntala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Shakuntala?”,
“answer”: “Sage Viswamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Shakuntala?”,
“answer”: “Menaka (the celestial nymph).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Palyaga Salai\” (One with many sacrificial halls)?”,
“answer”: “Mudukudumi Peru Vazhuthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Thodithot Sembiyan\”?”,
“answer”: “A Chola King who destroyed hanging forts.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chera King had the title \”Imayavaramban\” (One who had the Himalayas as his boundary)?”,
“answer”: “Neduncheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Talayalanganathu Seruvendra\”?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (Victor of Talayalanganam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Rajasuyam Vetta\” (Performer of Rajasuya Yaga)?”,
“answer”: “Perunarkilli.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Aryappadai Kadantha\” (Conqueror of Aryan armies)?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (of Silappathikaram fame).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Manakkilli\”?”,
“answer”: “Nedunkilli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pallava King had the title \”Vatapi Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Madurai Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandya King had the title \”Kollam Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Maran Sadaiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the First Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Poigai Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Second Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Bhoothath Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Third Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the female Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a King?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a Dalit (Panar)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppan Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who gave his eyes to Shiva?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a woman?”,
“answer”: “Karaikkal Ammaiyar (and Mangayarkkarasiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a General?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a King (Chera)?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who composed the Thevaram (along with Appar/Sambandar)?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thirumandiram?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruvachakam?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruppallandu?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Periya Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kandar Anubhuti?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Abhirami Antadhi?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who established the Ramakrishna Math?”,
“answer”: “Swami Vivekananda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Guru of Swami Vivekananda?”,
“answer”: “Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who established the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern country corresponds to Gandhara?”,
“answer”: “Afghanistan (Kandahar/Kabul region).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern country corresponds to Kamboja?”,
“answer”: “Cambodia (or ancient regions near Kashmir/Afghanistan depending on context).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Vanga?”,
“answer”: “Bengal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kalinga?”,
“answer”: “Odisha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Bihar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Avanti?”,
“answer”: “Malwa (Madhya Pradesh).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kosala?”,
“answer”: “Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Matsya?”,
“answer”: “Rajasthan (Jaipur region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Vidarbha?”,
“answer”: “Maharashtra (Nagpur region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kamarupa?”,
“answer”: “Assam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “What is the \”Tripitaka\”?”,
“answer”: “The \”Three Baskets\” of Buddhist scriptures (Sutta, Vinaya, Abhidhamma).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “What is the \”Agastya Samhita\” known for?”,
“answer”: “It purportedly contains descriptions of electric batteries.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Brihat Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Varahamihira.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Sushruta Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Sushruta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Charaka Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Charaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Ashtadhyayi (Sanskrit Grammar)?”,
“answer”: “Panini.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Mahabhasya?”,
“answer”: “Patanjali.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Natya Shastra?”,
“answer”: “Bharata Muni.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Meghadutam?”,
“answer”: “Kalidasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Sakuntalam?”,
“answer”: “Kalidasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Silappathikaram?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Civaka Cintamani?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthakka Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Valayapathi?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kundalakesi?”,
“answer”: “Unknown (Nathakuthana).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Yapparungalam?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Nannul?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Veerasozhiyam?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruvilayadal Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kanda Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Nalayira Divya Prabandham?”,
“answer”: “The Alvars (Compiled by Nathamuni).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Sri Lanka and ruled for 44 years?”,
“answer”: “Elara.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a patron of the poet Bharavi?”,
“answer”: “Simhavishnu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King associated with the \”Sangam Plank\” legend?”,
“answer”: “Ugra Peru Vazhuthi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who converted to Jainism and back to Saivism?”,
“answer”: “Koon Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King associated with the \”Golden Roof\” of Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who surveyed the land?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who died of a broken heart for Kannagi?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King who ascended to heaven with Sundarar?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who built the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha (Narasimhavarman II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “What is the birth star and place of Amarneethi Nayanar?”,
“answer”: “Star: Ani Pooram; Place: Pazhayarai (Chola Nadu).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “To which caste did Karaikkal Ammaiyar belong, and what is her birth star?”,
“answer”: “Vaisya (Merchant) caste; Star: Panguni Swathi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thiruvarur belonging to the Brahmin caste with the star Panguni Sathayam?”,
“answer”: “Dandi Adigal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Pugazh Chola Nayanar ruled from which capital and what was his birth star?”,
“answer”: “Uraiyur; Star: Aadi Krithigai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Chola King born under the star Masi Sathayam?”,
“answer”: “Ko Chengat Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar from Lalgudi (Tiruthavathurai) belonging to the Adi Saiva caste?”,
“answer”: “Pugazh Thunai Nayanar (Star: Avani Ayilyam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a potter (Kuyavar) from Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Thiruneelakanda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thirunindravur belonging to the fisherman (Paravar) community?”,
“answer”: “Adhipaththa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Washerman (Vannar) from Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkurippu Thonda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Mylapore (Chennai) belonging to the Vellala caste?”,
“answer”: “Vayilar Nayanar (Star: Margazhi Revathi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “What is the birth star of Thirunavukkarasar (Appar)?”,
“answer”: “Chithirai Sathayam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thiruvadavur (Pandya Nadu) who became a minister?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Hunter (Vedar) from Kalahasti?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a General (Senapathi) of the Chola King?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thirunavalur?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar (Nambi Aroorar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the First Alwar born in Kanchipuram (Tiruvekka)?”,
“answer”: “Poigai Alwar (Star: Aippasi Sravanam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Mahabalipuram (Kadalmallai)?”,
“answer”: “Bhoothath Alwar (Star: Aippasi Avittam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Mylapore?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alwar (Star: Aippasi Sathayam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirumazhisai?”,
“answer”: “Thirumazhisai Alwar (Star: Thai Magam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirukkurugur (Alwarthirunagari)?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar (Star: Vaikasi Visakam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Srivilliputhur?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar (Star: Ani Swathi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the female Alwar born in Srivilliputhur?”,
“answer”: “Andal (Star: Aadi Pooram).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a King of the Chera dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar (Star: Masi Punarpoosam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Uraiyur belonging to the Panar caste?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppan Alwar (Star: Karthigai Rohini).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirumangai (Chola Nadu)?”,
“answer”: “Thirumangai Alwar (Star: Karthigai Krithigai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirukoshtiyur?”,
“answer”: “Thondaradippodi Alwar (born in Thirumangai/Mandangudi; Star: Margazhi Kettai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Alwar is considered an incarnation of the Kaustubha gem?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as \”Aabhathsahayeswarar\”?”,
“answer”: “The Shiva deity at Aaduthurai (and Tirupazhanam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the \”Panchamukha\” (Five-faced) Shiva Lingam located according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the \”Emerald\” (Maragatha) Lingam?”,
“answer”: “Thirueengoimalai (or Tiruvarur Tyagaraja/Uthirakosamangai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which Vishnu temple deity is known as \”Saranatha\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of \”Gajendra Varadar\” located?”,
“answer”: “Kabisthalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as \”Valvil Raman\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirupullaboothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Who worshipped the deity at Thirunageswaram?”,
“answer”: “The Serpent King Adisesha and Rahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Dakshina Kailasam\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirukalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is the place where Shiva drank the Halahala poison?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppainneeli (or Thirukandiyur).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of \”Mathrubhutheswarar\”?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the Goddess at Thirukadaiyur?”,
“answer”: “Abirami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple has the deity \”Sowriraja Perumal\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where did Lord Rama perform the funeral rites for Jatayu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullabhoothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “How many major Gotras originate from the Sapta Rishis?”,
“answer”: “108 Gotras.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Srivatsa\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Bhrigu (Jamadagni line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Bharadwaja\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa (Brihaspati line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Kaundinya\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Vasishta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Kousika\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Viswamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Who are the three main Rishis (Pravara) for the Kashyapa Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Kashyapa, Avatsara, Naidruva.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Who are the three main Rishis for the Gargya Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa, Garga, Sainya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Harita\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa (Harita line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “What is the calculated date of the Mahabharata War according to the text?”,
“answer”: “3100 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who ruled during the time of the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Raja Kunjaran (Mudathirumaran III).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who ruled during the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Kumarankusan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King who ruled during the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Perunchotru Uthiyan Cheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, who ruled the Magadha kingdom during the time of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jarasandha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Jarasandha to the throne of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “His son Sahadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who established the Third Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Which Chola King destroyed the ‘Hanging Forts’ of the Asuras?”,
“answer”: “Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who sent an embassy to Augustus Caesar?”,
“answer”: “A Pandya King around 20 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Adi Sankara born?”,
“answer”: “509 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Ramanujar born?”,
“answer”: “1017 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Madhvacharya born?”,
“answer”: “13th Century A.D. (approx 1238 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “According to Siddha medicine, how many types of diseases are there?”,
“answer”: “4,448 diseases.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is specified for improving memory power?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai (Centella asiatica).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is used for Jaundice (Kamalai)?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli (Phyllanthus niruri).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Scorpion sting mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai) or applying certain herbal pastes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is recommended for hair growth?”,
“answer”: “Karisalankanni and Hibiscus.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “What is the treatment for Eye pain mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Applying Aloe Vera (Sotru Katrazhai) pulp on the eyes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Who wrote the medical text ‘Agastya Samhita’?”,
“answer”: “Sage Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which text mentions the construction of Aircraft (Vimanas)?”,
“answer”: “Vimana Nool (by Bharadwaja/Agastya).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “According to the text, what did Aryabhatta calculate accurately?”,
“answer”: “The value of Pi (22/7) and the rotation of the Earth.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Who is credited with the discovery of Zero in the text?”,
“answer”: “Pingala (before Aryabhatta).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Jivaka Chintamani’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthakka Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Silappathikaram’?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Manimekalai’?”,
“answer”: “Seethalai Sathanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kamba Ramayanam’?”,
“answer”: “Kambar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Periya Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Puranam’ in Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvasagam’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thirumandiram’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nannul’ (Tamil Grammar)?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Yapparungalam’?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Veerasozhiyam’?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvilayadal Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalayira Divya Prabandham’?”,
“answer”: “The 12 Alwars (Compiled by Nathamuni).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who is the author of ‘Villiputhurar Bharatham’?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King converted from Jainism to Saivism by Appar?”,
“answer”: “Mahendravarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered the Ganges?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I (Gangai Konda Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?”,
“answer”: “Harihara and Bukka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Nayak King of Madurai?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Maratha King of Thanjavur known for his library?”,
“answer”: “Serfoji II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who established the Maratha Kingdom?”,
“answer”: “Chatrapati Shivaji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Hoysala King who patronized Ramanujar?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana (formerly Bitti Deva).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Which Pandya King ruled during the time of the Silappathikaram events?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (Aryappadai Kadantha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King associated with Kannagi’s temple?”,
“answer”: “Senguttuvan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Sangam Plank’ (Sanga Palagai)?”,
“answer”: “A miraculous plank in the Golden Lotus Tank at Madurai that judged the worthiness of literary works.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What festival was celebrated in Poompuhar for 28 days?”,
“answer”: “Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What happens every 12 years at the Mahamaham tank in Kumbakonam?”,
“answer”: “A major bathing festival where holy rivers are believed to congregate.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who is the ‘Kula Deivam’ (Family Deity) of the Cholas?”,
“answer”: “Nishumbhasuthini (Durga) or Lord Shiva (Tyagaraja).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King is credited with bringing sugarcane to Tamil Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Adhiyaman (Ancestor).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kambar?”,
“answer”: “Sadaiyappa Vallal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Pugazhendi?”,
“answer”: “Chandran Swarki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Ottakoothar?”,
“answer”: “The Chola Kings (Vikrama, Kulothunga II, Rajaraja II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Avvaiyar?”,
“answer”: “Adhiyaman Neduman Anji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kapilar?”,
“answer”: “Vel Pari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Fifth Veda’ in the Tamil tradition?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkural (or Mahabharata in general Indian tradition).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What musical instrument is associated with Saraswati?”,
“answer”: “Veena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What musical instrument is associated with Narada?”,
“answer”: “Mahathi (Veena).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the vehicle of Lord Murugan?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Garuda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which country is referred to as ‘Kusa Dwipa’?”,
“answer”: “Africa (specifically the region around Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which country is referred to as ‘Krauncha Dwipa’?”,
“answer”: “Greece/Turkey region.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which ancient civilization is linked to the ‘Mayan’ architect?”,
“answer”: “The Maya civilization of the Americas.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What is the connection between ‘Peruvian’ culture and India in the text?”,
“answer”: “They worshipped the Sun (Incas/Suryavamsam) and had similar temple structures.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who is the ‘Negro’ king mentioned as a patron of Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Roman Emperor received an embassy from the Pandyas?”,
“answer”: “Augustus Caesar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What does the text say about the origin of the name ‘Russia’?”,
“answer”: “Derived from ‘Rishi’ or related Sanskrit roots (Rishika).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Tamil work is claimed to be chanted in Thailand/Cambodia during coronations?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppavai and Thiruvempavai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II (descendant of Indian/Kamboja lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Chola King sent a naval expedition to Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Chola I (and Rajendra Chola I).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as ‘Ellalan’ in Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “A just king who ruled Sri Lanka for 44 years.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Colossus of Rhodes’ compared to in the text?”,
“answer”: “A massive Sun idol, similar to Indian Sun worship.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What destroyed the city of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “A massive tsunami/deluge (Kadalkol).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Where did Ashwatthama migrate to according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Arabian/Iraq region (Kufa).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “In which text is the line ‘Kal Thondri Man Thondra Kalaathe…’ found?”,
“answer”: “Purapporul Venba Malai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text describes the ‘Kumari Kandam’ geography?”,
“answer”: “Silappathikaram (and commentaries on Tolkappiyam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text lists the 64 Arts (Aykalaigal)?”,
“answer”: “Vatsyayana’s Kamasutra (and Tamil texts like Chudamani Nigandu).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text is known as the ‘Tamil Veda’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkural (or Thiruvaimozhi/Thevaram depending on context).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote the commentary for Thirukkural?”,
“answer”: “Parimelazhagar (most famous).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote the commentary for Tolkappiyam?”,
“answer”: “Ilampuranar, Nachinarkiniyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kalingattuparani’?”,
“answer”: “Jayankondar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Muvar Ula’?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalavenba’?”,
“answer”: “Pugazhendi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppavai’?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvempavai’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vinayagar Agaval’?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Muthollayiram’?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nandikkalambagam’?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thirumandiram’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thevaram’?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar, Appar, Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvisaipa’?”,
“answer”: “Karuvur Thevar and others.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Perumal Thirumozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppallandu’?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvaimozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’?”,
“answer”: “Krishnadevaraya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Gita Govinda’?”,
“answer”: “Jayadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Soundarya Lahari’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “According to the text, who was the first Manu (Swayambhu) and where did he establish his capital?”,
“answer”: “Swayambhu Manu established his capital on the banks of the Yamuna (Kalindi) river in Northern India.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the eldest son of Swayambhu Manu who ruled the Earth?”,
“answer”: “Priyavrata.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Jambu Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Agnidhra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Plaksha Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Medhatithi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Kusa Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Jyotishman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Krauncha Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Dyutiman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Saka Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Bhavya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Salmala Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Vapushman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Pushkara Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Savana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “According to the text, the ‘Milk Ocean’ was located in which Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Saka Dwipa.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Lord Rama as the King of Ayodhya?”,
“answer”: “His son Kusa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kusa?”,
“answer”: “Atithi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the king after Atithi?”,
“answer”: “Nishadha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who ruled after Nishadha?”,
“answer”: “Nala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the last king of the Solar Dynasty mentioned, killed by Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Brihadbala.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Brihadbala?”,
“answer”: “Visrutavan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Which Solar Dynasty king is listed as the father of King Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “Aja.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Aja?”,
“answer”: “Raghu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Raghu?”,
“answer”: “Dirghabahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Which King of the Solar Dynasty is associated with the title ‘Khatvanga’?”,
“answer”: “Dilipa II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Vasudeva?”,
“answer”: “Surasena (Shoora).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Vasudeva?”,
“answer”: “Marisha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “How many brothers did Vasudeva have?”,
“answer”: “Nine.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Kunti by birth?”,
“answer”: “Surasena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Nanda Gopa?”,
“answer”: “Parjanya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the husband of Rohini?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the first wife of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Rukmini.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Rukmini?”,
“answer”: “Bhishmaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Krishna and Rukmini?”,
“answer”: “Pradyumna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Pradyumna?”,
“answer”: “Aniruddha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Aniruddha?”,
“answer”: “Usha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which wife of Krishna was the daughter of Satrajit?”,
“answer”: “Satyabhama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the bear-king whose daughter Jambavati married Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jambavan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the musical note Shadjam (Sa)?”,
“answer”: “Kural.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Rishabham (Ri)?”,
“answer”: “Thuttham.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Gandharam (Ga)?”,
“answer”: “Kaikilai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Madhyamam (Ma)?”,
“answer”: “Uzhai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Panchamam (Pa)?”,
“answer”: “Ili.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Dhaivatam (Dha)?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Nishadam (Ni)?”,
“answer”: “Tharam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Kural (Sa)?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Ili (Pa)?”,
“answer”: “Cuckoo.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Tharam (Ni)?”,
“answer”: “Elephant.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Shankarabharanam?”,
“answer”: “Pazham Panchuram.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Bhairavi?”,
“answer”: “Kousikam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Kambhoji?”,
“answer”: “Thakkesi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Neelambari?”,
“answer”: “Megharagakurinji.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Todi?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the Siddha remedy for Scorpion Stings?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai) or applying paste of salt and indigo.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Eye Pain involving Aloe Vera?”,
“answer”: “Applying the pulp of Sotru Katrazhai (Aloe Vera) on the eyes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Stomach Pain caused by heat?”,
“answer”: “Eating Fenugreek (Vendayam) soaked in curd.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What herbal paste is recommended for Mumps?”,
“answer”: “Paste of Aloe Vera and Turmeric.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Dandruff?”,
“answer”: “Applying oil boiled with Neem bark, Poovarasu bark, and Aduthinnapalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Jaundice (Kamalai)?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli ground with curd or milk.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Memory Power?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai (Centella asiatica) greens.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Kidney Stones?”,
“answer”: “Juice of Banana Stem (Vazhaithandu).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Indigestion in children?”,
“answer”: “Omam (Ajwain) water or Betel leaf juice.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Dysentery?”,
“answer”: “Poppy seeds (Kasa Kasa) and Almonds ground in milk.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Nannul’?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Yapparungalam’?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Veerasozhiyam’?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvilayadal Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Puranam’ in Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalayira Divya Prabandham’ (Compilation)?”,
“answer”: “Nathamuni.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Perumal Thirumozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppallandu’?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvaimozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruchirrambala Kovaiyar’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Moovar Ula’?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalavenba’?”,
“answer”: “Pugazhendi Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Villiputhurar Bharatham’?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vinayagar Agaval’?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Potter (Kuyavar) from Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Thiruneelakanda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Fisherman (Paravar) from Nagapattinam?”,
“answer”: “Adhipaththa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Washerman (Vannar) from Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkurippu Thonda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Hunter (Vedar) who gave his eyes to Shiva?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a General (Senapathi) of the Chola King and cooked his own child?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Mylapore (Chennai) belonging to the Vellala caste?”,
“answer”: “Vayilar Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Woman from Karaikal?”,
“answer”: “Karaikkal Ammaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Chera Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Chola Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pugazh Chola Nayanar (and Ko Chengat Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Pandya Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Ninra Seer Nedumaran (Koon Pandyan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar composed the Thevaram along with Appar and Sambandar?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the river ‘Pahruli’ associated with?”,
“answer”: “A river in the lost continent of Kumari Kandam, excavated by Pandyan Nediyon.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the river ‘Kumari’ associated with?”,
“answer”: “A river in the lost continent, distinct from the modern Kanyakumari point.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Where was the ‘Meru Mountain’ located according to this text?”,
“answer”: “In the center of Kumari Kandam (not the Himalayas).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the modern name for ‘Mina Desam’ mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “The region of Egypt/Arabia (Mina = Fish).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kapata Puram’?”,
“answer”: “The capital of the Middle Sangam (Idai Sangam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Thenmadurai’?”,
“answer”: “The capital of the First Sangam (Thalai Sangam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kavadapuram’ also known as?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram (Gateway City).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Golden Lotus Tank’ (Potramarai Kulam) located?”,
“answer”: “In the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Thillai’?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Kachi’?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Kudal’?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Puhar’?”,
“answer”: “Kaveripoompattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Vanchi’?”,
“answer”: “The ancient Chera Capital.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who are the Ashta Vasus (8 Elemental Gods)?”,
“answer”: “Apa (Water), Dhruva (Pole Star), Soma (Moon), Dhara (Earth), Anila (Wind), Anala (Fire), Pratyusha (Dawn), Prabhasa (Light).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Dhara?”,
“answer”: “Dravina.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Anala (Fire)?”,
“answer”: “Skanda/Kartikeya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Pratyusha?”,
“answer”: “Devala (The Sage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Prabhasa?”,
“answer”: “Viswakarma (The Divine Architect).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mathrubhutheswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Jambukeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikaval (Water Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Arunachaleswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvannamalai (Fire Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kalahastheeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Srikalahasti (Air Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ekambareswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram (Earth Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Nataraja’?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram (Sky/Ether Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Saranatha Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Sowriraja Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Uppiliappan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunageswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Vatapatrasayee’?”,
“answer”: “Srivilliputhur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Aravamudan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkudanthai (Kumbakonam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ranganatha’?”,
“answer”: “Srirangam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Padmanabha’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvananthapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Tripitaka’?”,
“answer”: “The ‘Three Baskets’ of Buddhist scriptures.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What does the word ‘Dravida’ mean according to the text?”,
“answer”: “From ‘Thiravidar’, meaning those who ran/migrated.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the ‘Negro’ King listed as a patron of the Tamil Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a parrot?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a shepherd named Moolan?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who is Manikandan?”,
“answer”: “Lord Ayyappan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who cured the ‘Hunchback Pandyan’?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who revived the girl Poompavai from her ashes/bones?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What is the significance of ‘Jyothi’ in Ramalinga Vallalar’s philosophy?”,
“answer”: “God is Light (Arutperunjyothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Abhidhamma Pitaka?”,
“answer”: “It is part of the Buddhist Tripitaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Kalinga, celebrated in Kalingattuparani?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who destroyed the ‘Hanging Forts’?”,
“answer”: “The Chola King Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What festival’s cessation caused the destruction of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “The Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Greek King mentioned as ‘Yavana’ in Indian texts?”,
“answer”: “Referring to Ionians (Greeks).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King ruled Egypt according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kings with the title ‘Kari’.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sisunaga Dynasty of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Sisunaga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Nanda Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Dhana Nanda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Bindusara?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who founded the Sunga Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pushyamitra Sunga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who founded the Kanva Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Samudra Gupta (or Chandragupta II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Kalinga defeated by Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “(Not named, but the Kalinga War is the event).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who standardized land measurement?”,
“answer”: “Nilan Tharu Thiruvil Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the dam Kallanai?”,
“answer”: “Karikala Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as ‘Manuneethi Cholan’?”,
“answer”: “Ellalan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a great wrestler (Mamalla)?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chalukya King defeated by Narasimhavarman I?”,
“answer”: “Pulakesin II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Ellora Kailasanatha temple?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest Hoysala King?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Kakatiya King (or Queen)?”,
“answer”: “Pratapa Rudra (or Rudrama Devi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who conquered Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat temple?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the First Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as the ‘Root Element Shrine’ (Mooladhara Kshetram)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur (Tyagaraja Swamy).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Panchamukha’ (Five-faced) Shiva Lingam located?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Aabhathsahayeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “The Shiva deity at Aaduthurai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Emerald’ (Maragatha) Lingam?”,
“answer”: “Thirueengoimalai (and Thiruvarur).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which Vishnu temple deity is known as ‘Saranatha’?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of ‘Gajendra Varadar’ located?”,
“answer”: “Kabisthalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Valvil Raman’?”,
“answer”: “Thirupullaboothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Who worshipped the deity at Thirunageswaram?”,
“answer”: “Adisesha, Rahu, and Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as ‘Dakshina Kailasam’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of ‘Mathrubhutheswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Who is the Goddess at Thirukadaiyur?”,
“answer”: “Abirami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple has the deity ‘Sowriraja Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where did Lord Rama perform the funeral rites for Jatayu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullabhoothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the story of Thiruneelakanda Nayanar?”,
“answer”: “Thiruerukathampuliyur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as ‘Swamimalai’ (Fourth Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruveragam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ujjivanathar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukarkudi (Uyyakondan Tirumalai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Saptarishiswarar’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Lalgudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘White Elephant’ (Airavata)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvalanchuzhi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sarangapani’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Kumbakonam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Oppiliappan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunageswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Magam’ festival occurring once in 12 years?”,
“answer”: “Kumbakonam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Brahmapureeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Sirkazhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Vaitheeswaran Koil’ located?”,
“answer”: “Pullirukkuvelur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the story of Markandeya and the ‘Death of Yama’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkadaiyur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kalyanasundarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumanancheri.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Thyagaraja’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mayuranathar’?”,
“answer”: “Mayiladuthurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Chidambareswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Cosmic Dance’ (Nataraja)?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Amritaghateswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkadaiyur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Svetaranyeswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvenkadu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Ketu’?”,
“answer”: “Keezhperumpallam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Vedaranyeswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Vedaranyam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Tyagaraja’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Soundararajaperumal’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Nagapattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Saturn’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunallar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kayarohaneswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Nagapattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sikkal Singaravelan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Sikkal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Jupiter’?”,
“answer”: “Alangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mahalingaswamy’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidaimarudur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as the ‘Meenakshi Sundareswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Subramaniya Swamy’ temple (First Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruparankundram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kallazhagar’?”,
“answer”: “Alagarkoil.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Srivilliputhur Andal’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Srivilliputhur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Nellaiappar’?”,
“answer”: “Tirunelveli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sankaranarayanar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Sankarankovil.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Courtallam Falls’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukutralam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Subramaniya Swamy’ temple (Second Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchendur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Naganathaswamy’ (Pandya Nadu)?”,
“answer”: “Nainarkovil.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Ramanathaswamy’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Rameswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with ‘Uthirakosamangai’?”,
“answer”: “Uthirakosamangai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Adi Jagannatha’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Satyagireeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumayam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Karpaga Vinayakar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Pillayarpatti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with ‘Kannagi’?”,
“answer”: “Vannathiparai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Srivaikuntanathan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Srivaikuntam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Vijayasana Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Natham.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Kaisinavendhan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppulinkudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mayakoothar’?”,
“answer”: “Perungulam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Makara Nedunkuzhaikathan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thenthirupperai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Scorpion Sting’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Eye Pain’?”,
“answer”: “Applying Aloe Vera pulp.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Stomach Pain’ due to heat?”,
“answer”: “Eating Fenugreek (Vendayam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Mumps’?”,
“answer”: “Aloe Vera and Turmeric paste.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Dandruff’?”,
“answer”: “Oil boiled with Neem bark.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Jaundice’?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli ground with curd/milk.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Memory Power’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Vallarai greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Kidney Stones’?”,
“answer”: “Banana Stem juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Indigestion’ in children?”,
“answer”: “Omam water.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Dysentery’?”,
“answer”: “Poppy seeds and Almonds.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Headache’?”,
“answer”: “Neem seed paste on forehead.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Cold and Cough’?”,
“answer”: “Tulsi juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Toothache’?”,
“answer”: “Chewing Clove.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Ear Pain’?”,
“answer”: “Garlic oil or Ginger juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Skin Diseases’?”,
“answer”: “Kuppaimeni paste.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Diabetes’?”,
“answer”: “Naval (Jamun) fruit seeds.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Blood Pressure’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Garlic or Lemon juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Asthma’?”,
“answer”: “Thuthuvalai greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Ulcer’?”,
“answer”: “Manathakkali greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Constipation’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Banana or warm water with honey.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Shadjam’?”,
“answer”: “Kural.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Rishabham’?”,
“answer”: “Thuttham.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Gandharam’?”,
“answer”: “Kaikilai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Madhyamam’?”,
“answer”: “Uzhai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Panchamam’?”,
“answer”: “Ili.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Dhaivatam’?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Nishadam’?”,
“answer”: “Tharam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Kural’?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Thuttham’?”,
“answer”: “Bull/Ox.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Kaikilai’?”,
“answer”: “Goat.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Bird for ‘Uzhai’?”,
“answer”: “Heron.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Bird for ‘Ili’?”,
“answer”: “Cuckoo.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Vilari’?”,
“answer”: “Horse.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Tharam’?”,
“answer”: “Elephant.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Shankarabharanam’?”,
“answer”: “Pazham Panchuram.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Bhairavi’?”,
“answer”: “Kousikam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Kambhoji’?”,
“answer”: “Thakkesi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Neelambari’?”,
“answer”: “Megharagakurinji.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Todi’?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Kalyani’?”,
“answer”: “Arumpalai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nazca’ located?”,
“answer”: “Peru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Significance of ‘Nazca Lines’?”,
“answer”: “Ancient Vimana landing strip.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Symbol in ‘Pisco’ Bay?”,
“answer”: “A massive Trident (Trishul).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where are ‘Easter Island’ statues?”,
“answer”: “Pacific Ocean.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Weight of Easter Island statues?”,
“answer”: “50 tons.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Text mentioning ‘Vimanas’?”,
“answer”: “Vimana Nool.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Metal used in ancient Peru city?”,
“answer”: “Platinum.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Pyramid of the Sun’?”,
“answer”: “Teotihuacan, Mexico.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Connection of ‘Mayan’ civ to India?”,
“answer”: “Descendants of Asura architect Maya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What is ‘Colossus of Rhodes’?”,
“answer”: “Sun God statue in Greece.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What happened to Colossus of Rhodes?”,
“answer”: “Fell during earthquake.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Malta connection?”,
“answer”: “Ancient stone temples.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What are ‘Carnac stones’?”,
“answer”: “Standing stones in France.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Origin of name ‘Russia’?”,
“answer”: “From ‘Rishi’.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Negro King patron of Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “How many Stars in Indian Astrology?”,
“answer”: “27.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ashwini’?”,
“answer”: “Kuthirai Thalai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Bharani’?”,
“answer”: “Aduppu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Krittika’?”,
“answer”: “Theepam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Rohini’?”,
“answer”: “Uru (Cart).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Mrigashirsha’?”,
“answer”: “Thengai Kan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ardra’?”,
“answer”: “Mani.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Punarvasu’?”,
“answer”: “Kadam (Boat).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Pushya’?”,
“answer”: “Pudalam Poo.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ashlesha’?”,
“answer”: “Ammi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Magha’?”,
“answer”: “Murasu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “How many Planets?”,
“answer”: “9.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Sun?”,
“answer”: “Gnayiru.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Moon?”,
“answer”: “Thingal.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Mars?”,
“answer”: “Sevvai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Mercury?”,
“answer”: “Arivan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Jupiter?”,
“answer”: “Viyazhan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Venus?”,
“answer”: “Velli.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Saturn?”,
“answer”: “Kari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Rahu?”,
“answer”: “Karunagam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Ketu?”,
“answer”: “Sempaambu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Parikshit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Parikshit?”,
“answer”: “Janamejaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Janamejaya?”,
“answer”: “Satanika.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Satanika?”,
“answer”: “Asvamedhadatta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Asvamedhadatta?”,
“answer”: “Soma Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Soma Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Nichaknu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nichaknu?”,
“answer”: “Ushna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Ushna?”,
“answer”: “Chitraratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Chitraratha?”,
“answer”: “Vrishniman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vrishniman?”,
“answer”: “Sushena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sushena?”,
“answer”: “Sunitha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunitha?”,
“answer”: “Nrichakshu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nrichakshu?”,
“answer”: “Sukhinala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sukhinala?”,
“answer”: “Pariplava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pariplava?”,
“answer”: “Sunaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunaya?”,
“answer”: “Medhavi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Medhavi?”,
“answer”: “Nripanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nripanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Durva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Durva?”,
“answer”: “Timi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Timi?”,
“answer”: “Brihadratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadratha?”,
“answer”: “Vasudana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vasudana?”,
“answer”: “Satanika II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Satanika II?”,
“answer”: “Udayana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Udayana?”,
“answer”: “Vihinara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vihinara?”,
“answer”: “Dandapani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Dandapani?”,
“answer”: “Niramitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Kuru king mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Kshemaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Solar King in Mahabharata?”,
“answer”: “Brihadbala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadbala?”,
“answer”: “Brihatkshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihatkshaya?”,
“answer”: “Urukshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Urukshaya?”,
“answer”: “Vatsavyuha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vatsavyuha?”,
“answer”: “Prativyoma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Prativyoma?”,
“answer”: “Divakara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Divakara?”,
“answer”: “Sahadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sahadeva?”,
“answer”: “Brihadasva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadasva?”,
“answer”: “Bhanuratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Bhanuratha?”,
“answer”: “Pratitasva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pratitasva?”,
“answer”: “Supratika.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Supratika?”,
“answer”: “Marudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Marudeva?”,
“answer”: “Sunakshatra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunakshatra?”,
“answer”: “Pushkara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pushkara?”,
“answer”: “Antariksha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Antariksha?”,
“answer”: “Sutapas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sutapas?”,
“answer”: “Amitrajit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Amitrajit?”,
“answer”: “Brihadraja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadraja?”,
“answer”: “Barhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Barhi?”,
“answer”: “Kritanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kritanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Rananjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Rananjaya?”,
“answer”: “Sanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Sakya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sakya?”,
“answer”: “Suddhodana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Suddhodana?”,
“answer”: “Siddhartha (Buddha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Siddhartha?”,
“answer”: “Rahula.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Rahula?”,
“answer”: “Prasenajit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Prasenajit?”,
“answer”: “Kshudraka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kshudraka?”,
“answer”: “Kulaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kulaka?”,
“answer”: “Suratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Solar King mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Sumitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Pandya King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Jitraketu Pandya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Chola King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Rajasena Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Pallava King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Simhavarman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Chera King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Rajasekhara Varman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Magadha King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Ajatasatru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who founded Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vivekachudamani’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Gita Bhashyam’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Alangaram’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vel Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Mayil Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Seval Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sinhala dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vijaya (543 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded King Vijaya?”,
“answer”: “Upatissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the third King of Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “Panduvasu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka during Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “Devanampiya Tissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King ruled Sri Lanka for 44 years?”,
“answer”: “Elara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who defeated Elara?”,
“answer”: “Dutthagamani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was ‘Vattagamani’?”,
“answer”: “Valagambahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka c. 19 B.C.?”,
“answer”: “Mahakuli Tissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Sri Lanka during Senguttuvan?”,
“answer”: “Gajabahu I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was King Mahasena?”,
“answer”: “Mahasena (256-283 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which Sri Lankan King ruled 450-500 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Dhatusena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who married a Pandya princess in the 7th Century?”,
“answer”: “Manavamma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which King restored Rameswaram in 1153 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Parakramabahu I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka when Zheng He invaded?”,
“answer”: “Vira Alakeshwara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Sinhala dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Sri Vikrama Rajasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Sureshwara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “5th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Gnanottama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “16th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Ujjvala Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “47th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Chandrasekhara Saraswati III.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who established Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who was the 12th Acharya of Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Vidyaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Adivan Satakopa Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “6th Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Sashta Parankusa Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who founded Vanamamalai Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Ponnadikkal Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Pontiff of Parakala Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Brahmatantra Swatantra Swami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Founder of Dharmapuram Adheenam?”,
“answer”: “Guru Gnana Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Founder of Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam?”,
“answer”: “Namasivaya Murthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple in Kanchipuram represents Earth?”,
“answer”: “Ekambareswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is dedicated to Vamana in Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Ulagalantha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Yathothkari’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvehka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with Adisesha worshipping Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Sri Varadaraja Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Pavalavannar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Pandava Thoothar’?”,
“answer”: “Padagam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nilathingal Thundam’?”,
“answer”: “Inside Ekambareswarar Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruvalangadu’?”,
“answer”: “Ratna Sabhai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Who worshipped at Tirukazhukundram?”,
“answer”: “The four Vedas and Eagles.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tripura Samhara’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvirkolam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Bhakthavatsala’ Perumal?”,
“answer”: “Tiruninravur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Veeraraghava’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvallur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nityakalyana Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidanthai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with Varaha holding Lakshmi?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidanthai/Tirukadalmallai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruverkadu’?”,
“answer”: “Vedapureeswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nataraja’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruvahindrapuram’?”,
“answer”: “Devanatha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tirukkovilur’?”,
“answer”: “Trivikrama Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tirupatripuliyur’?”,
“answer”: “Cuddalore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Srimushnam’?”,
“answer”: “Adivaraha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Swetharanyeswarar’ in Nadu Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvennainallur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tiruvathigai’?”,
“answer”: “Veeratteswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Vriddhagiriswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Vriddhachalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tirunavalur’?”,
“answer”: “Sundaramurthy Nayanar’s birthplace.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Arakandanallur’?”,
“answer”: “Oppilaa Manieswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Avinashi’?”,
“answer”: “Avinashilingeswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Ardhanareeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchengode.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Pateeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Perur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Bhavani’?”,
“answer”: “Sangameshwarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Kodumudi’?”,
“answer”: “Tirupandikodumudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Masani Amman’?”,
“answer”: “Anaimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Bannari Amman’?”,
“answer”: “Sathyamangalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Chennimalai Andavar’?”,
“answer”: “Chennimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Marudamalai’?”,
“answer”: “Coimbatore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Karur Pasupatheeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Karur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of Kashmir (Mahabharata era)?”,
“answer”: “Gonanda I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Gonanda I?”,
“answer”: “Damodara I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who ruled Kashmir during Krishna’s childhood?”,
“answer”: “Gonanda II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Which Mauryan Emperor ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Ashoka who ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Jalauka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Karkota King?”,
“answer”: “Lalitaditya Muktapida.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the ‘Alexander of Kashmir’?”,
“answer”: “Lalitaditya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the Queen who ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Didda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Which King patronized Kalhana?”,
“answer”: “Jayasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Rajatarangini’?”,
“answer”: “Kalhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Earliest rulers of Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Kirata Dynasty.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Dynasty succeeding Kiratas?”,
“answer”: “Somavamsa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “First King of Suryavamsa in Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Bhumi Varman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Nepal King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Vrishadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Famous Lichchavi King of Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Manadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Nepal King who married Gupta princess?”,
“answer”: “Amsuvarman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Agastya Samhita’ claim?”,
“answer”: “Electric battery construction.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Rasa Vidya’?”,
“answer”: “Alchemy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Vrikshayurveda’?”,
“answer”: “Parashara/Surapala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What did Baudhayana discover?”,
“answer”: “Pythagoras Theorem.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Who calculated speed of light?”,
“answer”: “Sayana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kuttaka’?”,
“answer”: “Method for indeterminate equations.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Ganita Sara Sangraha’?”,
“answer”: “Mahaviracharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Siddhanta Siromani’?”,
“answer”: “Bhaskaracharya II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Yantra Sarvasva’?”,
“answer”: “Text on machines/vimanas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Anu’?”,
“answer”: “Atom.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Meenakshiammai Pillai Tamil’?”,
“answer”: “Kumaragurupara Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Kalivenba’?”,
“answer”: “Kumaragurupara Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nidishatakam’?”,
“answer”: “Bhartrihari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Prabodha Chandrodayam’?”,
“answer”: “Krishna Misra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kaivalya Navaneetham’?”,
“answer”: “Tandavaraya Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Tiruarutpa’?”,
“answer”: “Ramalinga Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kutrala Kuravanji’?”,
“answer”: “Tirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Mukkoodal Pallu’?”,
“answer”: “Ennayina Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nandanar Charitram’?”,
“answer”: “Gopalakrishna Bharathi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Manonmaniyam’?”,
“answer”: “P. Sundaram Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Panchali Sabadam’?”,
“answer”: “Subramania Bharati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thembavani’?”,
“answer”: “Veeramamunivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Seerapuranam’?”,
“answer”: “Umaru Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Rakshanya Yatrikam’?”,
“answer”: “H.A. Krishna Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pancha Dravida’?”,
“answer”: “Brahmins south of Vindhyas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pancha Gauda’?”,
“answer”: “Brahmins north of Vindhyas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What are the ‘Sapta Moksha Puri’?”,
“answer”: “Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kashi, Kanchi, Avantika, Dwaraka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pushkaram’?”,
“answer”: “River festival every 12 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kumbh Mela’?”,
“answer”: “Gathering at Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nasik.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Navaratri’?”,
“answer”: “Nine nights for Goddess.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Shivaratri’?”,
“answer”: “Great Night of Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Skanda Sashti’?”,
“answer”: “Murugan festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Thai Poosam’?”,
“answer”: “Murugan festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start date of Kali Yuga?”,
“answer”: “February 18, 3102 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Vikrama Samvat’?”,
“answer”: “57 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Saka Era’?”,
“answer”: “78 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Kollam Era’?”,
“answer”: “825 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Years in Tamil Cycle?”,
“answer”: “60.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “What is ‘Saptarishi Era’?”,
“answer”: “Cycle of 2,700 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “End of Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “October 31, 3139 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Date of Lord Rama’s birth?”,
“answer”: “April 21, 7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Date of Lord Krishna’s birth?”,
“answer”: “July 27, 3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “When did Adi Sankara attain Samadhi?”,
“answer”: “477 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Brahma Purana?”,
“answer”: “Brahma to Marichi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Vishnu Purana?”,
“answer”: “Parashara to Maitreya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Shiva Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vayu/Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Bhagavata Purana?”,
“answer”: “Suka to Parikshit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Agni Purana?”,
“answer”: “Agni to Vasishta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Garuda Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Garuda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Matsya Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Manu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Kurma Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Indradyumna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Linga Purana?”,
“answer”: “Brahma to Narada.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Skanda Purana?”,
“answer”: “Skanda (Murugan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Brahmi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Brahma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
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“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Maheshwari?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
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“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Kaumari?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Kumara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
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“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Vaishnavi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Vishnu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Varahi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Varaha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Indrani?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Indra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Chamundi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti who killed Chanda/Munda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of East?”,
“answer”: “Indra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South-East?”,
“answer”: “Agni.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South?”,
“answer”: “Yama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South-West?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of West?”,
“answer”: “Varuna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North-West?”,
“answer”: “Vayu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North?”,
“answer”: “Kubera.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North-East?”,
“answer”: “Isana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “First year of 60-year cycle?”,
“answer”: “Prabhava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “Last year of 60-year cycle?”,
“answer”: “Akshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Vibhava’?”,
“answer”: “2nd year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Sukla’?”,
“answer”: “3rd year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pramodoota’?”,
“answer”: “4th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Angirasa’?”,
“answer”: “6th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Srimukha’?”,
“answer”: “7th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Bhava’?”,
“answer”: “8th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Yuva’?”,
“answer”: “9th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Dhatu’?”,
“answer”: “10th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Shore Temple?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Kailasanatha Temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Vaikunta Perumal Temple?”,
“answer”: “Nandivarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Madurai Konda’?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
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“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Gangai Konda’?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Sungam Thavirtha’?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Madurai Meenakshi towers?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Pandya/Nayaks.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Srivilliputhur tower?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Shashti Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Devaraya Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Skanda Guru Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Santhananda Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Shanmuga Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Pamban Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Guru of Shivaji?”,
“answer”: “Samartha Ramdas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Guru of Krishnadevaraya?”,
“answer”: “Vyasatirtha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Minister of Akbar known for wit?”,
“answer”: “Birbal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Musician in Akbar’s court?”,
“answer”: “Tansen.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Taj Mahal?”,
“answer”: “Shah Jahan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Red Fort?”,
“answer”: “Shah Jahan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Qutub Minar?”,
“answer”: “Qutb-ud-din Aibak/Iltutmish.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who founded Sikh religion?”,
“answer”: “Guru Nanak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “10th Sikh Guru?”,
“answer”: “Guru Gobind Singh.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Arya Samaj?”,
“answer”: “Dayananda Saraswati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Brahmo Samaj?”,
“answer”: “Raja Ram Mohan Roy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Ramakrishna Mission?”,
“answer”: “Swami Vivekananda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vande Mataram’?”,
“answer”: “Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Jana Gana Mana’?”,
“answer”: “Rabindranath Tagore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Iron Man of India?”,
“answer”: “Sardar Patel.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who is Netaji?”,
“answer”: “Subhash Chandra Bose.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who is Mahatma?”,
“answer”: “Gandhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “First PM of India?”,
“answer”: “Nehru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “First President of India?”,
“answer”: “Dr. Rajendra Prasad.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote Constitution of India?”,
“answer”: “Dr. Ambedkar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Female freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Valliammai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who was ‘Bharatiyar’?”,
“answer”: “Subramania Bharati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who was ‘V.O.C.’?”,
“answer”: “V.O. Chidambaram Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous actor/CM of TN?”,
“answer”: “M.G. Ramachandran.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous CM ‘Anna’?”,
“answer”: “C.N. Annadurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous CM ‘Kamarajar’?”,
“answer”: “K. Kamaraj.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous singer ‘M.S.’?”,
“answer”: “M.S. Subbulakshmi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’?”,
“answer”: “Kalki Krishnamurthy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Sangam period date (text)?”,
“answer”: “13,900 B.C. to 235 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Date of Rama’s Birth (text)?”,
“answer”: “7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Date of Krishna’s Birth (text)?”,
“answer”: “3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
}
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Into how many specific territories (Nadus) was the ancient Kumari Kandam divided, and can you name the seven major divisions?”,
“answer”: “It was divided into 49 territories. The seven major divisions were Ezhu Thenga Nadu, Ezhu Madurai Nadu, Ezhu Munpalai Nadu, Ezhu Pinpalai Nadu, Ezhu Kunra Nadu, Ezhu Gunakarai Nadu, and Ezhu Kurumpanai Nadu.”,
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “What specific river, according to the text, originated from the Meru Mountain in Kumari Kandam and flowed eastward into the ocean?”,
“answer”: “The Pahruli River.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which Chola King is credited with establishing the \”Solar Dynasty\” (So-La) after migrating from the submerged Kumari Kandam to the \”Mina Desam\” (Egypt/Middle East)?”,
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “According to the text, the Vindhya Mountains were originally known by which name connected to a Chola King?”,
“answer”: “Nerivetta (associated with King Nerivettan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which ancient continent (Dwipa) corresponds to the region of modern-day Greece and Turkey, and why was it named so?”,
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Who ruled the \”Monkey Land\” and \”Tiger Land\” in the Salmala Dwipa before the Great Deluge forced them to migrate to India?”,
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “What geological explanation does the text give for the \”Seven Seas\” mentioned in Puranas (Milk Ocean, Curd Ocean, etc.)?”,
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King excavated the Pahruli River to irrigate the Peruvala Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Pandyan Nediyon.”,
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“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “According to the text’s chronology, when did the \”First Great Deluge\” occur that submerged the Peruvian/Kumari lands?”,
“answer”: “Approximately 13,900 B.C.”,
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{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which mountain range does the text identify as the \”Meru Mountain,\” explicitly stating it is not the Himalayas?”,
“answer”: “A mountain range that existed in the center of the Indian Ocean (Kumari Kandam) with 49 peaks.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Who were the specific patron deities and sages of the First Sangam (Thalai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Lord Shiva (Irayanar), Murugan, and Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “What was the capital city of the Middle Sangam (Idai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King presided over the Last Sangam (Kadai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “How many years did the Middle Sangam last, and how many poets were part of it?”,
“answer”: “It lasted 3,700 years with 3,700 poets (including Agastya and Tolkappiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which rare grammar text served as the standard during the First Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Agastyam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King was cursed by Agastya to become an elephant (Indradyumna) and was later redeemed by Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Manojava Pandyan (also called Parameswara Pandyan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “What literary work mentions that 89 Pandyan Kings patronized the First Sangam?”,
“answer”: “The commentary by Nakkirar on Irayanar Akapporul.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King ruled when the Second Sangam’s capital, Kapadapuram, was submerged?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran (who then moved to North Madurai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Who were the \”Seven Patrons\” (Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal) of the Last Sangam era?”,
“answer”: “Pari, Ori, Kari, Adhiyaman, Began, Ay, and Nalli.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which text was authorized by the Middle Sangam and remains the oldest extant Tamil grammar?”,
“answer”: “Tolkappiyam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Based on astronomical calculations cited in the text, what is the exact birth date of Lord Rama?”,
“answer”: “21st April, 7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King was the contemporary of Lord Rama and participated in the events of that era?”,
“answer”: “Kambu Kandan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King reigning during the time of the Ramayana?”,
“answer”: “Anantha Guna Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What relation was the demon king Ravana to the god of wealth, Kubera?”,
“answer”: “They were half-brothers (sons of Sage Visravas).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chera King is said to have defeated Ravana when he tried to enter the Tamil country?”,
“answer”: “Mandaran Cheral (or simply the Chera King at the time).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, which Sage gave the \”Aditya Hridayam\” mantra to Rama, and where did this happen?”,
“answer”: “Agastya, during Rama’s stay in the Tamil lands/Dandakaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “King Aja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King married the daughter of King Vikukshi of the Solar Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Ulagalitha Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, when did the Rama-Ravana war take place?”,
“answer”: “6976 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who founded the city of Mathura after killing the Asura Lavana?”,
“answer”: “Shatrughna (Rama’s brother).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What was the name of the Chola King who gave his own flesh to save a dove, linking the Chola lineage to the \”Sibi\” legend?”,
“answer”: “Sibi Chakravarthy (Sembiyan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which ancient sage is claimed to be the ancestor of the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras via his marriage to a Vidarbha princess?”,
“answer”: “Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of the sage Rishyasringa, who performed the Putra Kameshti Yaga for Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “Shanta (Dasharatha’s daughter).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Solar Dynasty king was cursed to become a \”Chandala\” (outcast) and had a new heaven created for him by Viswamitra?”,
“answer”: “Trisanku (Satyavrata).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Ravana?”,
“answer”: “Kaikasi (daughter of the Asura Sumali).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What is the exact calculated birth date of Lord Krishna in the text?”,
“answer”: “27th July, 3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “When did Kali Yuga officially begin according to the text?”,
“answer”: “18th February, 3102 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chera King is famous for feeding both the Pandava and Kaurava armies during the 18-day war?”,
“answer”: “Perunchotru Uthiyan Cheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King during the Mahabharata War who fought on the side of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Raja Kunjaran (Mudathirumaran III).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King participated in the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Kumarankusan (or Sumana Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Tamil version of the Mahabharata during the Sangam age?”,
“answer”: “Perundevanar (Bharatham Padiya Perundevanar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What happened to the city of Dwaraka 36 years after the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “It was submerged by the sea due to a natural calamity/tsunami.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the only son of Dhritarashtra to survive the war (fighting for the Pandavas)?”,
“answer”: “Yuyutsu.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Naga princess who married Arjuna and bore the son Iravan?”,
“answer”: “Ulupi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What is the text’s claim regarding the complexion of Veda Vyasa and Krishna?”,
“answer”: “They were black (Dravidian complexion), challenging the \”white Aryan\” theory.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded the Pandavas to the throne of Hastinapura?”,
“answer”: “Parikshit (grandson of Arjuna).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Rishi cursed King Parikshit to die by snakebite?”,
“answer”: “Srinki (son of Sage Samika).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who performed the \”Sarpa Yaga\” (Snake Sacrifice) to avenge Parikshit’s death?”,
“answer”: “Janamejaya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Ashwatthama migrate after the war?”,
“answer”: “To the Arabian/Iraq region (specifically Kufa), linking him to later Semitic lineages.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King is said to have married Subhadra (Krishna’s sister) in a previous birth legend mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “Manojava Pandyan (Note: Text attributes this to a Pandyan in the context of Thiruthangal).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was Pandyan Pulathiyan and what is his shocking connection to the Bible?”,
“answer”: “He was a Pandyan governor in Judaea, identified as Pontius Pilate, who presided over the trial of Jesus.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Jesus Christ (Iso) spend his \”lost years\” studying?”,
“answer”: “At Nalanda University (Buddhism) and in Mylapore/Chennai (Jainism/Saivism).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the Tamil Siddha said to be a descendant of Ashwatthama living in Iraq?”,
“answer”: “Siddhan Bhoga Dathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “How is Siddhan Bhoga Dathan connected to the history of Islam in the text?”,
“answer”: “He protected the family of Hussein (grandson of Prophet Muhammad) during the conflict at Karbala.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Hindu saint is claimed to have died fighting alongside Hussein?”,
“answer”: “A saint named \”Val\”.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “What date does the text provide for the birth of Prophet Muhammad?”,
“answer”: “29th August, 571 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism and which Magadha King was his contemporary?”,
“answer”: “Mahavira (598–527 B.C.); King Kunikan (Ajatasatru).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King was converted from Jainism to Saivism by Sambandar?”,
“answer”: “Koon Pandyan (Ninra Seer Nedumaran).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Adi Sankara establish his Mutts?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram, Sringeri, Dwaraka, Badri, and Puri.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “What is the text’s revised birth date for Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “509 B.C. (8th April).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the Buddhist monk from Kanchipuram who spread Buddhism to China?”,
“answer”: “Bodhidharma (or Dharmapala).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Tamil epic is explicitly stated to be a Buddhist work?”,
“answer”: “Kundalakesi (or Manimekalai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Tamil epic is explicitly stated to be a Jain work?”,
“answer”: “Jivaka Chintamani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Visishtadvaita philosophy?”,
“answer”: “Ramanujar (born 1017 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King persecuted Ramanujar, forcing him to flee to Melkote?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I (Krimikanda Chola).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Dvaita philosophy?”,
“answer”: “Madhvacharya (Ananda Theertha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who established the Samarasa Suddha Sanmargam?”,
“answer”: “Ramalinga Vallalar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the disciple of Jesus who came to Mylapore, India?”,
“answer”: “St. Thomas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Jesus die?”,
“answer”: “In an ashram near Kashmir.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the guru of Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism)?”,
“answer”: “He had no human guru but preached a path of love uniting Hindus and Muslims.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “When was the mathematician Aryabhatta born according to the text?”,
“answer”: “21st March, 476 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What specific astronomical fact did Aryabhatta state about the Earth centuries before Galileo?”,
“answer”: “That the Earth rotates on its axis and orbits the Sun.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who discovered the concept of Zero according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Pingala (200 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who is considered the father of Siddha Medicine?”,
“answer”: “Agastya (Agasthiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “How many diseases are classified in the Tamil Siddha medical system?”,
“answer”: “4,448 diseases.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Which Tamil poetess is credited with knowledge of Atomic Science (Anu)?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar (citing her verse on splitting the atom).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What ancient text is cited as containing knowledge about electricity and batteries?”,
“answer”: “Agastya Samhita.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Vimaana Nool (Book on Aircraft/Space Travel)?”,
“answer”: “Sage Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the \”Sanjeevi\” herb mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “A herb found in the Himalayas capable of reviving the dead.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the \”Mu-ppu\” in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “A universal salt/catalyst used for rejuvenation and medicine.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What represents the speed of light in the text’s Vedic calculations (by Sayana)?”,
“answer”: “2,202 Yojanas in half a Nimesha.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who wrote the mathematical text Lilavati?”,
“answer”: “Bhaskaracharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the planet Saturn?”,
“answer”: “Kari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the planet Jupiter?”,
“answer”: “Viyazhan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who performed the first cataract surgery according to Indian history?”,
“answer”: “Sushruta.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Vikrama Era in 55 B.C.?”,
“answer”: “Vikramaditya of Ujjain.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Salivahana Era (Saka Era) in 78 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Salivahana (a potter’s son who became King).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who were the \”Nootruvar Kannar\” mentioned in Tamil literature?”,
“answer”: “The Satakarni Kings (Satavahanas) of Andhra.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who built the Big Temple (Brihadeeswarar) in Thanjavur?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Cholan I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered the Ganges and assumed the title \”Gangai Konda Cholan\”?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire to protect Hinduism?”,
“answer”: “Harihara and Bukka, guided by Sage Vidyaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Nayak King of Madurai known for his palace?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Maratha King who ruled Thanjavur and was a scholar?”,
“answer”: “Serfoji II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Maratha Kingdom and fought Aurangzeb?”,
“answer”: “Chatrapati Shivaji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was Shivaji’s spiritual Guru?”,
“answer”: “Samartha Ramdas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Brahmin minister of Chandragupta Maurya who wrote the Arthashastra?”,
“answer”: “Chanakya (Vishnugupta).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Greek ambassador visited Chandragupta Maurya’s court?”,
“answer”: “Megasthenes.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Hun leader known for his cruelty in North India?”,
“answer”: “Mihirakula.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Pallava King was converted from Jainism to Saivism by Appar?”,
“answer”: “Mahendravarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha Pallava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thirukkural?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvalluvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “How many couplets does the Thirukkural contain?”,
“answer”: “1,330.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was Thiruvalluvar’s wife?”,
“answer”: “Vasuki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Silappathikaram?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Manimekalai?”,
“answer”: “Seethalai Sathanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Kamba Ramayanam?”,
“answer”: “Kambar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kambar?”,
“answer”: “Sadaiyappa Vallal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Periya Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thiruppugazh?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thiruvasagam?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thirumandiram?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who composed the Thiruppavai?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who composed the Tiruvaimozhi?”,
“answer”: “Nammalvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the \”Sangam Plank\” (Sanga Palagai)?”,
“answer”: “A miraculous plank in the Golden Lotus Tank of Madurai that judged the worthiness of manuscripts.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was the court poet of the Chola King Kulothunga II (Anapaya)?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar (rival of Kambar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Which poetess lived for a very long time by eating a \”Nelli\” (Gooseberry) fruit?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Aathichudi?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Kanda Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of Villiputhurar Bharatham?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Which Chola King recovered the lost Thevaram manuscripts?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Cholan (with Nambiyandar Nambi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What script does the author propose for the Tamil language to foster integration?”,
“answer”: “The Roman Script.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What connects the \”Mayan\” civilization to India according to the text?”,
“answer”: “They are claimed to be descendants of the Asura architect Maya (Mayan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who created the Telugu language according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kanniva Muni.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who founded the Fourth Tamil Sangam in 1901?”,
“answer”: “Pandithurai Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What represents the \”Colossus of Rhodes\” mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “A giant statue of the Sun God that fell during an earthquake around 200 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King is said to have sent a delegation to Augustus Caesar?”,
“answer”: “A Pandyan King (c. 20 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What is the origin of the word \”Dravidian\” according to the text?”,
“answer”: “From \”Thiravidar\”, meaning those who ran/migrated (from the deluge).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the \”Negro\” King listed as a patron of the Tamil Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a parrot?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a shepherd named Moolan?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who is Manikandan?”,
“answer”: “Lord Ayyappan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who cured the \”Hunchback Pandyan\” (Koon Pandyan)?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who revived the girl Poompavai from her ashes/bones?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What is the significance of \”Jyothi\” in Ramalinga Vallalar’s philosophy?”,
“answer”: “God is Light (Arutperunjyothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Abhidhamma Pitaka?”,
“answer”: “It is part of the Buddhist Tripitaka (philosophical texts).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Kalinga, celebrated in Kalingattuparani?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who destroyed the \”Hanging Forts\” (Thoongu Eyil)?”,
“answer”: “The Chola King Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What festival’s cessation caused the destruction of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “The Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the Greek King mentioned as \”Yavana\” in Indian texts?”,
“answer”: “Referring to Ionians (Greeks), specifically Alexander or later Indo-Greek rulers.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King ruled Egypt according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kings with the title \”Kari\” (related to the Chera/Velir lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sisunaga Dynasty of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Sisunaga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Nanda Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Dhana Nanda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Bindusara?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Sunga Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pushyamitra Sunga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Kanva Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Samudra Gupta (or Chandragupta II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Kalinga defeated by Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “(Not named, but the Kalinga War is the event).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who standardized land measurement (Nilan Tharu)?”,
“answer”: “Nilan Tharu Thiruvil Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the dam Kallanai?”,
“answer”: “Karikala Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as \”Manuneethi Cholan\” for executing his son to provide justice to a cow?”,
“answer”: “Ellalan (or Manuneethi Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a great wrestler (Mamalla)?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chalukya King defeated by Narasimhavarman I?”,
“answer”: “Pulakesin II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Ellora Kailasanatha temple?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest Hoysala King?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Kakatiya King (or Queen)?”,
“answer”: “Pratapa Rudra (or Rudrama Devi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who conquered Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat temple?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II (of the Khmer/Indian lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the First Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan (or early Pandyas like Jayamakirthi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the Second Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram Pandyas.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the Third Great Deluge (Poompuhar)?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III (or contemporaries).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Shakti Peethams are there?”,
“answer”: “51 (or 108 depending on the tradition cited).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Kamakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Meenakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Vishalakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Varanasi (Kasi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Thillai\”?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram (Nataraja Temple).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Thiruvarangam\”?”,
“answer”: “Srirangam (Ranganathaswamy Temple).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple has the \”Golden Lotus Tank\”?”,
“answer”: “Madurai Meenakshi Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Water (Appu Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Fire (Agni Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvannamalai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Air (Vayu Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Srikalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Earth (Prithvi Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram (Ekambareswarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Sky (Akasha Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Divya Desams (Holy Abodes of Vishnu) are there?”,
“answer”: “108.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Padal Petra Sthalam (Shiva temples sung by Nayanmars) are there?”,
“answer”: “276 (approx).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the First Arupadaiveedu (Abode of Murugan)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruparankundram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Second Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchendur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Third Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Palani (Thiruvavinankudi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Fourth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Swamimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Fifth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Sixth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Pazhamudircholai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the ancient unit of time \”Nazhigai\” equal to in minutes?”,
“answer”: “24 minutes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the length of one Maha Yuga in years?”,
“answer”: “4,320,000 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “How many years constitute Kali Yuga?”,
“answer”: “432,000 years.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which plant is used for memory power in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which plant is used for jaundice in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of Yantra Sarvasva?”,
“answer”: “Sage Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the \”Dhruva Nakshatra\”?”,
“answer”: “The Pole Star.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who became the Pole Star?”,
“answer”: “Dhruva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which star is associated with Arundhati?”,
“answer”: “Alcor (the companion star to Mizar in the Big Dipper/Saptarishi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who are the Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages)?”,
“answer”: “Vasishta, Kashyapa, Atri, Jamadagni, Gautama, Vishvamitra, Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” (Immortal) from the Ramayana?”,
“answer”: “Hanuman (and Vibhishana).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” from the Mahabharata?”,
“answer”: “Ashwatthama (and Vyasa).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” King?”,
“answer”: “Mahabali.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Sage?”,
“answer”: “Markandeya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Avatar?”,
“answer”: “Parashurama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Teacher?”,
“answer”: “Kripacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is \”Sallekhana\”?”,
“answer”: “A Jain practice of fasting to death.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Where did Chandragupta Maurya die?”,
“answer”: “Sravanabelagola (Karnataka).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Jain monk who migrated South with Chandragupta?”,
“answer”: “Bhadrabahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of this book Bharathavamsavali?”,
“answer”: “Na. Gopalakrishnan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Agastya?”,
“answer”: “Lopamudra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Vasishta?”,
“answer”: “Arundhati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Atri?”,
“answer”: “Anusuya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who were the parents of Parasurama?”,
“answer”: “Jamadagni and Renuka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Kunti (and Madri).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of the Kauravas?”,
“answer”: “Gandhari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the minister of Dhritarashtra?”,
“answer”: “Vidura.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Charioteer of Arjuna?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who killed Jarasandha?”,
“answer”: “Bhima.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Chedi killed by Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Shishupala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Anga?”,
“answer”: “Karna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Karna?”,
“answer”: “Surya (The Sun God).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who granted Kunti the boon to bear children from Devas?”,
“answer”: “Sage Durvasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who killed Kamsa?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who ruled Magadha during the time of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jarasandha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who saved the fetus of Parikshit from Ashwatthama’s weapon?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Arjuna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Uttara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who taught Arjuna the military arts?”,
“answer”: “Dronacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Dronacharya?”,
“answer”: “Ashwatthama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas?”,
“answer”: “Dronacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the family priest (Kula Guru) of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Dhaumya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Mahabharata in Sanskrit?”,
“answer”: “Veda Vyasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Ramayana in Sanskrit?”,
“answer”: “Valmiki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who founded the city of Ayodhya?”,
“answer”: “Vaivasvatha Manu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who brought the River Ganges to earth?”,
“answer”: “Bhagiratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Which King gave his name to the country Bharata?”,
“answer”: “Bharata (son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Dushyanta?”,
“answer”: “Shakuntala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Shakuntala?”,
“answer”: “Sage Viswamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Shakuntala?”,
“answer”: “Menaka (the celestial nymph).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Palyaga Salai\” (One with many sacrificial halls)?”,
“answer”: “Mudukudumi Peru Vazhuthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Thodithot Sembiyan\”?”,
“answer”: “A Chola King who destroyed hanging forts.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chera King had the title \”Imayavaramban\” (One who had the Himalayas as his boundary)?”,
“answer”: “Neduncheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Talayalanganathu Seruvendra\”?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (Victor of Talayalanganam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Rajasuyam Vetta\” (Performer of Rajasuya Yaga)?”,
“answer”: “Perunarkilli.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Aryappadai Kadantha\” (Conqueror of Aryan armies)?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (of Silappathikaram fame).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Manakkilli\”?”,
“answer”: “Nedunkilli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pallava King had the title \”Vatapi Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Madurai Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandya King had the title \”Kollam Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Maran Sadaiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the First Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Poigai Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Second Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Bhoothath Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Third Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the female Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a King?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a Dalit (Panar)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppan Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who gave his eyes to Shiva?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a woman?”,
“answer”: “Karaikkal Ammaiyar (and Mangayarkkarasiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a General?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a King (Chera)?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who composed the Thevaram (along with Appar/Sambandar)?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thirumandiram?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruvachakam?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruppallandu?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Periya Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kandar Anubhuti?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Abhirami Antadhi?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who established the Ramakrishna Math?”,
“answer”: “Swami Vivekananda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Guru of Swami Vivekananda?”,
“answer”: “Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who established the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern country corresponds to Gandhara?”,
“answer”: “Afghanistan (Kandahar/Kabul region).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern country corresponds to Kamboja?”,
“answer”: “Cambodia (or ancient regions near Kashmir/Afghanistan depending on context).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Vanga?”,
“answer”: “Bengal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kalinga?”,
“answer”: “Odisha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Bihar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Avanti?”,
“answer”: “Malwa (Madhya Pradesh).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kosala?”,
“answer”: “Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Matsya?”,
“answer”: “Rajasthan (Jaipur region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Vidarbha?”,
“answer”: “Maharashtra (Nagpur region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kamarupa?”,
“answer”: “Assam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “What is the \”Tripitaka\”?”,
“answer”: “The \”Three Baskets\” of Buddhist scriptures (Sutta, Vinaya, Abhidhamma).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “What is the \”Agastya Samhita\” known for?”,
“answer”: “It purportedly contains descriptions of electric batteries.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Brihat Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Varahamihira.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Sushruta Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Sushruta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Charaka Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Charaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Ashtadhyayi (Sanskrit Grammar)?”,
“answer”: “Panini.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Mahabhasya?”,
“answer”: “Patanjali.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Natya Shastra?”,
“answer”: “Bharata Muni.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Meghadutam?”,
“answer”: “Kalidasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Sakuntalam?”,
“answer”: “Kalidasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Silappathikaram?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Civaka Cintamani?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthakka Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Valayapathi?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kundalakesi?”,
“answer”: “Unknown (Nathakuthana).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Yapparungalam?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Nannul?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Veerasozhiyam?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruvilayadal Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kanda Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Nalayira Divya Prabandham?”,
“answer”: “The Alvars (Compiled by Nathamuni).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Sri Lanka and ruled for 44 years?”,
“answer”: “Elara.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a patron of the poet Bharavi?”,
“answer”: “Simhavishnu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King associated with the \”Sangam Plank\” legend?”,
“answer”: “Ugra Peru Vazhuthi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who converted to Jainism and back to Saivism?”,
“answer”: “Koon Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King associated with the \”Golden Roof\” of Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who surveyed the land?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who died of a broken heart for Kannagi?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King who ascended to heaven with Sundarar?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who built the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha (Narasimhavarman II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “What is the birth star and place of Amarneethi Nayanar?”,
“answer”: “Star: Ani Pooram; Place: Pazhayarai (Chola Nadu).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “To which caste did Karaikkal Ammaiyar belong, and what is her birth star?”,
“answer”: “Vaisya (Merchant) caste; Star: Panguni Swathi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thiruvarur belonging to the Brahmin caste with the star Panguni Sathayam?”,
“answer”: “Dandi Adigal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Pugazh Chola Nayanar ruled from which capital and what was his birth star?”,
“answer”: “Uraiyur; Star: Aadi Krithigai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Chola King born under the star Masi Sathayam?”,
“answer”: “Ko Chengat Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar from Lalgudi (Tiruthavathurai) belonging to the Adi Saiva caste?”,
“answer”: “Pugazh Thunai Nayanar (Star: Avani Ayilyam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a potter (Kuyavar) from Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Thiruneelakanda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thirunindravur belonging to the fisherman (Paravar) community?”,
“answer”: “Adhipaththa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Washerman (Vannar) from Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkurippu Thonda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Mylapore (Chennai) belonging to the Vellala caste?”,
“answer”: “Vayilar Nayanar (Star: Margazhi Revathi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “What is the birth star of Thirunavukkarasar (Appar)?”,
“answer”: “Chithirai Sathayam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thiruvadavur (Pandya Nadu) who became a minister?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Hunter (Vedar) from Kalahasti?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a General (Senapathi) of the Chola King?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thirunavalur?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar (Nambi Aroorar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the First Alwar born in Kanchipuram (Tiruvekka)?”,
“answer”: “Poigai Alwar (Star: Aippasi Sravanam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Mahabalipuram (Kadalmallai)?”,
“answer”: “Bhoothath Alwar (Star: Aippasi Avittam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Mylapore?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alwar (Star: Aippasi Sathayam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirumazhisai?”,
“answer”: “Thirumazhisai Alwar (Star: Thai Magam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirukkurugur (Alwarthirunagari)?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar (Star: Vaikasi Visakam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Srivilliputhur?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar (Star: Ani Swathi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the female Alwar born in Srivilliputhur?”,
“answer”: “Andal (Star: Aadi Pooram).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a King of the Chera dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar (Star: Masi Punarpoosam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Uraiyur belonging to the Panar caste?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppan Alwar (Star: Karthigai Rohini).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirumangai (Chola Nadu)?”,
“answer”: “Thirumangai Alwar (Star: Karthigai Krithigai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirukoshtiyur?”,
“answer”: “Thondaradippodi Alwar (born in Thirumangai/Mandangudi; Star: Margazhi Kettai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Alwar is considered an incarnation of the Kaustubha gem?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as \”Aabhathsahayeswarar\”?”,
“answer”: “The Shiva deity at Aaduthurai (and Tirupazhanam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the \”Panchamukha\” (Five-faced) Shiva Lingam located according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the \”Emerald\” (Maragatha) Lingam?”,
“answer”: “Thirueengoimalai (or Tiruvarur Tyagaraja/Uthirakosamangai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which Vishnu temple deity is known as \”Saranatha\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of \”Gajendra Varadar\” located?”,
“answer”: “Kabisthalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as \”Valvil Raman\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirupullaboothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Who worshipped the deity at Thirunageswaram?”,
“answer”: “The Serpent King Adisesha and Rahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Dakshina Kailasam\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirukalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is the place where Shiva drank the Halahala poison?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppainneeli (or Thirukandiyur).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of \”Mathrubhutheswarar\”?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the Goddess at Thirukadaiyur?”,
“answer”: “Abirami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple has the deity \”Sowriraja Perumal\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where did Lord Rama perform the funeral rites for Jatayu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullabhoothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “How many major Gotras originate from the Sapta Rishis?”,
“answer”: “108 Gotras.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Srivatsa\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Bhrigu (Jamadagni line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Bharadwaja\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa (Brihaspati line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Kaundinya\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Vasishta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Kousika\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Viswamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Who are the three main Rishis (Pravara) for the Kashyapa Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Kashyapa, Avatsara, Naidruva.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Who are the three main Rishis for the Gargya Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa, Garga, Sainya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Harita\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa (Harita line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “What is the calculated date of the Mahabharata War according to the text?”,
“answer”: “3100 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who ruled during the time of the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Raja Kunjaran (Mudathirumaran III).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who ruled during the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Kumarankusan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King who ruled during the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Perunchotru Uthiyan Cheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, who ruled the Magadha kingdom during the time of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jarasandha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Jarasandha to the throne of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “His son Sahadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who established the Third Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Which Chola King destroyed the ‘Hanging Forts’ of the Asuras?”,
“answer”: “Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who sent an embassy to Augustus Caesar?”,
“answer”: “A Pandya King around 20 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Adi Sankara born?”,
“answer”: “509 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Ramanujar born?”,
“answer”: “1017 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Madhvacharya born?”,
“answer”: “13th Century A.D. (approx 1238 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “According to Siddha medicine, how many types of diseases are there?”,
“answer”: “4,448 diseases.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is specified for improving memory power?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai (Centella asiatica).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is used for Jaundice (Kamalai)?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli (Phyllanthus niruri).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Scorpion sting mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai) or applying certain herbal pastes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is recommended for hair growth?”,
“answer”: “Karisalankanni and Hibiscus.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “What is the treatment for Eye pain mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Applying Aloe Vera (Sotru Katrazhai) pulp on the eyes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Who wrote the medical text ‘Agastya Samhita’?”,
“answer”: “Sage Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which text mentions the construction of Aircraft (Vimanas)?”,
“answer”: “Vimana Nool (by Bharadwaja/Agastya).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “According to the text, what did Aryabhatta calculate accurately?”,
“answer”: “The value of Pi (22/7) and the rotation of the Earth.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Who is credited with the discovery of Zero in the text?”,
“answer”: “Pingala (before Aryabhatta).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Jivaka Chintamani’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthakka Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Silappathikaram’?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Manimekalai’?”,
“answer”: “Seethalai Sathanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kamba Ramayanam’?”,
“answer”: “Kambar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Periya Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Puranam’ in Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvasagam’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thirumandiram’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nannul’ (Tamil Grammar)?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Yapparungalam’?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Veerasozhiyam’?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvilayadal Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalayira Divya Prabandham’?”,
“answer”: “The 12 Alwars (Compiled by Nathamuni).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who is the author of ‘Villiputhurar Bharatham’?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King converted from Jainism to Saivism by Appar?”,
“answer”: “Mahendravarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered the Ganges?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I (Gangai Konda Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?”,
“answer”: “Harihara and Bukka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Nayak King of Madurai?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Maratha King of Thanjavur known for his library?”,
“answer”: “Serfoji II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who established the Maratha Kingdom?”,
“answer”: “Chatrapati Shivaji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Hoysala King who patronized Ramanujar?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana (formerly Bitti Deva).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Which Pandya King ruled during the time of the Silappathikaram events?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (Aryappadai Kadantha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King associated with Kannagi’s temple?”,
“answer”: “Senguttuvan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Sangam Plank’ (Sanga Palagai)?”,
“answer”: “A miraculous plank in the Golden Lotus Tank at Madurai that judged the worthiness of literary works.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What festival was celebrated in Poompuhar for 28 days?”,
“answer”: “Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What happens every 12 years at the Mahamaham tank in Kumbakonam?”,
“answer”: “A major bathing festival where holy rivers are believed to congregate.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who is the ‘Kula Deivam’ (Family Deity) of the Cholas?”,
“answer”: “Nishumbhasuthini (Durga) or Lord Shiva (Tyagaraja).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King is credited with bringing sugarcane to Tamil Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Adhiyaman (Ancestor).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kambar?”,
“answer”: “Sadaiyappa Vallal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Pugazhendi?”,
“answer”: “Chandran Swarki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Ottakoothar?”,
“answer”: “The Chola Kings (Vikrama, Kulothunga II, Rajaraja II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Avvaiyar?”,
“answer”: “Adhiyaman Neduman Anji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kapilar?”,
“answer”: “Vel Pari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Fifth Veda’ in the Tamil tradition?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkural (or Mahabharata in general Indian tradition).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What musical instrument is associated with Saraswati?”,
“answer”: “Veena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What musical instrument is associated with Narada?”,
“answer”: “Mahathi (Veena).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the vehicle of Lord Murugan?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Garuda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which country is referred to as ‘Kusa Dwipa’?”,
“answer”: “Africa (specifically the region around Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which country is referred to as ‘Krauncha Dwipa’?”,
“answer”: “Greece/Turkey region.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which ancient civilization is linked to the ‘Mayan’ architect?”,
“answer”: “The Maya civilization of the Americas.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What is the connection between ‘Peruvian’ culture and India in the text?”,
“answer”: “They worshipped the Sun (Incas/Suryavamsam) and had similar temple structures.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who is the ‘Negro’ king mentioned as a patron of Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Roman Emperor received an embassy from the Pandyas?”,
“answer”: “Augustus Caesar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What does the text say about the origin of the name ‘Russia’?”,
“answer”: “Derived from ‘Rishi’ or related Sanskrit roots (Rishika).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Tamil work is claimed to be chanted in Thailand/Cambodia during coronations?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppavai and Thiruvempavai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II (descendant of Indian/Kamboja lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Chola King sent a naval expedition to Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Chola I (and Rajendra Chola I).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as ‘Ellalan’ in Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “A just king who ruled Sri Lanka for 44 years.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Colossus of Rhodes’ compared to in the text?”,
“answer”: “A massive Sun idol, similar to Indian Sun worship.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What destroyed the city of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “A massive tsunami/deluge (Kadalkol).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Where did Ashwatthama migrate to according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Arabian/Iraq region (Kufa).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “In which text is the line ‘Kal Thondri Man Thondra Kalaathe…’ found?”,
“answer”: “Purapporul Venba Malai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text describes the ‘Kumari Kandam’ geography?”,
“answer”: “Silappathikaram (and commentaries on Tolkappiyam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text lists the 64 Arts (Aykalaigal)?”,
“answer”: “Vatsyayana’s Kamasutra (and Tamil texts like Chudamani Nigandu).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text is known as the ‘Tamil Veda’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkural (or Thiruvaimozhi/Thevaram depending on context).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote the commentary for Thirukkural?”,
“answer”: “Parimelazhagar (most famous).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote the commentary for Tolkappiyam?”,
“answer”: “Ilampuranar, Nachinarkiniyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kalingattuparani’?”,
“answer”: “Jayankondar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Muvar Ula’?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalavenba’?”,
“answer”: “Pugazhendi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppavai’?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvempavai’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vinayagar Agaval’?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Muthollayiram’?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nandikkalambagam’?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thirumandiram’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thevaram’?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar, Appar, Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvisaipa’?”,
“answer”: “Karuvur Thevar and others.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Perumal Thirumozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppallandu’?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvaimozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’?”,
“answer”: “Krishnadevaraya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Gita Govinda’?”,
“answer”: “Jayadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Soundarya Lahari’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “According to the text, who was the first Manu (Swayambhu) and where did he establish his capital?”,
“answer”: “Swayambhu Manu established his capital on the banks of the Yamuna (Kalindi) river in Northern India.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the eldest son of Swayambhu Manu who ruled the Earth?”,
“answer”: “Priyavrata.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Jambu Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Agnidhra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Plaksha Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Medhatithi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Kusa Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Jyotishman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Krauncha Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Dyutiman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Saka Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Bhavya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Salmala Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Vapushman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Pushkara Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Savana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “According to the text, the ‘Milk Ocean’ was located in which Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Saka Dwipa.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Lord Rama as the King of Ayodhya?”,
“answer”: “His son Kusa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kusa?”,
“answer”: “Atithi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the king after Atithi?”,
“answer”: “Nishadha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who ruled after Nishadha?”,
“answer”: “Nala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the last king of the Solar Dynasty mentioned, killed by Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Brihadbala.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Brihadbala?”,
“answer”: “Visrutavan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Which Solar Dynasty king is listed as the father of King Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “Aja.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Aja?”,
“answer”: “Raghu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Raghu?”,
“answer”: “Dirghabahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Which King of the Solar Dynasty is associated with the title ‘Khatvanga’?”,
“answer”: “Dilipa II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Vasudeva?”,
“answer”: “Surasena (Shoora).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Vasudeva?”,
“answer”: “Marisha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “How many brothers did Vasudeva have?”,
“answer”: “Nine.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Kunti by birth?”,
“answer”: “Surasena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Nanda Gopa?”,
“answer”: “Parjanya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the husband of Rohini?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the first wife of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Rukmini.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Rukmini?”,
“answer”: “Bhishmaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Krishna and Rukmini?”,
“answer”: “Pradyumna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Pradyumna?”,
“answer”: “Aniruddha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Aniruddha?”,
“answer”: “Usha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which wife of Krishna was the daughter of Satrajit?”,
“answer”: “Satyabhama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the bear-king whose daughter Jambavati married Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jambavan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the musical note Shadjam (Sa)?”,
“answer”: “Kural.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Rishabham (Ri)?”,
“answer”: “Thuttham.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Gandharam (Ga)?”,
“answer”: “Kaikilai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Madhyamam (Ma)?”,
“answer”: “Uzhai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Panchamam (Pa)?”,
“answer”: “Ili.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Dhaivatam (Dha)?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Nishadam (Ni)?”,
“answer”: “Tharam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Kural (Sa)?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Ili (Pa)?”,
“answer”: “Cuckoo.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Tharam (Ni)?”,
“answer”: “Elephant.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Shankarabharanam?”,
“answer”: “Pazham Panchuram.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Bhairavi?”,
“answer”: “Kousikam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Kambhoji?”,
“answer”: “Thakkesi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Neelambari?”,
“answer”: “Megharagakurinji.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Todi?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the Siddha remedy for Scorpion Stings?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai) or applying paste of salt and indigo.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Eye Pain involving Aloe Vera?”,
“answer”: “Applying the pulp of Sotru Katrazhai (Aloe Vera) on the eyes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Stomach Pain caused by heat?”,
“answer”: “Eating Fenugreek (Vendayam) soaked in curd.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What herbal paste is recommended for Mumps?”,
“answer”: “Paste of Aloe Vera and Turmeric.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Dandruff?”,
“answer”: “Applying oil boiled with Neem bark, Poovarasu bark, and Aduthinnapalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Jaundice (Kamalai)?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli ground with curd or milk.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Memory Power?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai (Centella asiatica) greens.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Kidney Stones?”,
“answer”: “Juice of Banana Stem (Vazhaithandu).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Indigestion in children?”,
“answer”: “Omam (Ajwain) water or Betel leaf juice.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Dysentery?”,
“answer”: “Poppy seeds (Kasa Kasa) and Almonds ground in milk.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Nannul’?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Yapparungalam’?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Veerasozhiyam’?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvilayadal Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Puranam’ in Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalayira Divya Prabandham’ (Compilation)?”,
“answer”: “Nathamuni.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Perumal Thirumozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppallandu’?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvaimozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruchirrambala Kovaiyar’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Moovar Ula’?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalavenba’?”,
“answer”: “Pugazhendi Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Villiputhurar Bharatham’?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vinayagar Agaval’?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Potter (Kuyavar) from Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Thiruneelakanda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Fisherman (Paravar) from Nagapattinam?”,
“answer”: “Adhipaththa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Washerman (Vannar) from Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkurippu Thonda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Hunter (Vedar) who gave his eyes to Shiva?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a General (Senapathi) of the Chola King and cooked his own child?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Mylapore (Chennai) belonging to the Vellala caste?”,
“answer”: “Vayilar Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Woman from Karaikal?”,
“answer”: “Karaikkal Ammaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Chera Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Chola Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pugazh Chola Nayanar (and Ko Chengat Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Pandya Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Ninra Seer Nedumaran (Koon Pandyan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar composed the Thevaram along with Appar and Sambandar?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the river ‘Pahruli’ associated with?”,
“answer”: “A river in the lost continent of Kumari Kandam, excavated by Pandyan Nediyon.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the river ‘Kumari’ associated with?”,
“answer”: “A river in the lost continent, distinct from the modern Kanyakumari point.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Where was the ‘Meru Mountain’ located according to this text?”,
“answer”: “In the center of Kumari Kandam (not the Himalayas).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the modern name for ‘Mina Desam’ mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “The region of Egypt/Arabia (Mina = Fish).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kapata Puram’?”,
“answer”: “The capital of the Middle Sangam (Idai Sangam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Thenmadurai’?”,
“answer”: “The capital of the First Sangam (Thalai Sangam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kavadapuram’ also known as?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram (Gateway City).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Golden Lotus Tank’ (Potramarai Kulam) located?”,
“answer”: “In the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Thillai’?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Kachi’?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Kudal’?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Puhar’?”,
“answer”: “Kaveripoompattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Vanchi’?”,
“answer”: “The ancient Chera Capital.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who are the Ashta Vasus (8 Elemental Gods)?”,
“answer”: “Apa (Water), Dhruva (Pole Star), Soma (Moon), Dhara (Earth), Anila (Wind), Anala (Fire), Pratyusha (Dawn), Prabhasa (Light).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Dhara?”,
“answer”: “Dravina.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Anala (Fire)?”,
“answer”: “Skanda/Kartikeya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Pratyusha?”,
“answer”: “Devala (The Sage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Prabhasa?”,
“answer”: “Viswakarma (The Divine Architect).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mathrubhutheswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Jambukeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikaval (Water Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Arunachaleswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvannamalai (Fire Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kalahastheeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Srikalahasti (Air Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ekambareswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram (Earth Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Nataraja’?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram (Sky/Ether Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Saranatha Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Sowriraja Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Uppiliappan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunageswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Vatapatrasayee’?”,
“answer”: “Srivilliputhur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Aravamudan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkudanthai (Kumbakonam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ranganatha’?”,
“answer”: “Srirangam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Padmanabha’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvananthapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Tripitaka’?”,
“answer”: “The ‘Three Baskets’ of Buddhist scriptures.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What does the word ‘Dravida’ mean according to the text?”,
“answer”: “From ‘Thiravidar’, meaning those who ran/migrated.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the ‘Negro’ King listed as a patron of the Tamil Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a parrot?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a shepherd named Moolan?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who is Manikandan?”,
“answer”: “Lord Ayyappan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who cured the ‘Hunchback Pandyan’?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who revived the girl Poompavai from her ashes/bones?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What is the significance of ‘Jyothi’ in Ramalinga Vallalar’s philosophy?”,
“answer”: “God is Light (Arutperunjyothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Abhidhamma Pitaka?”,
“answer”: “It is part of the Buddhist Tripitaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Kalinga, celebrated in Kalingattuparani?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who destroyed the ‘Hanging Forts’?”,
“answer”: “The Chola King Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What festival’s cessation caused the destruction of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “The Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Greek King mentioned as ‘Yavana’ in Indian texts?”,
“answer”: “Referring to Ionians (Greeks).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King ruled Egypt according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kings with the title ‘Kari’.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sisunaga Dynasty of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Sisunaga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Nanda Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Dhana Nanda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Bindusara?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who founded the Sunga Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pushyamitra Sunga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who founded the Kanva Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Samudra Gupta (or Chandragupta II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Kalinga defeated by Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “(Not named, but the Kalinga War is the event).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who standardized land measurement?”,
“answer”: “Nilan Tharu Thiruvil Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the dam Kallanai?”,
“answer”: “Karikala Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as ‘Manuneethi Cholan’?”,
“answer”: “Ellalan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a great wrestler (Mamalla)?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chalukya King defeated by Narasimhavarman I?”,
“answer”: “Pulakesin II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Ellora Kailasanatha temple?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest Hoysala King?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Kakatiya King (or Queen)?”,
“answer”: “Pratapa Rudra (or Rudrama Devi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who conquered Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat temple?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the First Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as the ‘Root Element Shrine’ (Mooladhara Kshetram)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur (Tyagaraja Swamy).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Panchamukha’ (Five-faced) Shiva Lingam located?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Aabhathsahayeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “The Shiva deity at Aaduthurai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Emerald’ (Maragatha) Lingam?”,
“answer”: “Thirueengoimalai (and Thiruvarur).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which Vishnu temple deity is known as ‘Saranatha’?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of ‘Gajendra Varadar’ located?”,
“answer”: “Kabisthalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Valvil Raman’?”,
“answer”: “Thirupullaboothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Who worshipped the deity at Thirunageswaram?”,
“answer”: “Adisesha, Rahu, and Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as ‘Dakshina Kailasam’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of ‘Mathrubhutheswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Who is the Goddess at Thirukadaiyur?”,
“answer”: “Abirami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple has the deity ‘Sowriraja Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where did Lord Rama perform the funeral rites for Jatayu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullabhoothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the story of Thiruneelakanda Nayanar?”,
“answer”: “Thiruerukathampuliyur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as ‘Swamimalai’ (Fourth Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruveragam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ujjivanathar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukarkudi (Uyyakondan Tirumalai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Saptarishiswarar’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Lalgudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘White Elephant’ (Airavata)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvalanchuzhi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sarangapani’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Kumbakonam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Oppiliappan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunageswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Magam’ festival occurring once in 12 years?”,
“answer”: “Kumbakonam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Brahmapureeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Sirkazhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Vaitheeswaran Koil’ located?”,
“answer”: “Pullirukkuvelur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the story of Markandeya and the ‘Death of Yama’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkadaiyur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kalyanasundarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumanancheri.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Thyagaraja’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mayuranathar’?”,
“answer”: “Mayiladuthurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Chidambareswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Cosmic Dance’ (Nataraja)?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Amritaghateswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkadaiyur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Svetaranyeswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvenkadu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Ketu’?”,
“answer”: “Keezhperumpallam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Vedaranyeswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Vedaranyam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Tyagaraja’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Soundararajaperumal’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Nagapattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Saturn’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunallar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kayarohaneswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Nagapattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sikkal Singaravelan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Sikkal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Jupiter’?”,
“answer”: “Alangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mahalingaswamy’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidaimarudur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as the ‘Meenakshi Sundareswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Subramaniya Swamy’ temple (First Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruparankundram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kallazhagar’?”,
“answer”: “Alagarkoil.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Srivilliputhur Andal’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Srivilliputhur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Nellaiappar’?”,
“answer”: “Tirunelveli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sankaranarayanar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Sankarankovil.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Courtallam Falls’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukutralam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Subramaniya Swamy’ temple (Second Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchendur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Naganathaswamy’ (Pandya Nadu)?”,
“answer”: “Nainarkovil.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Ramanathaswamy’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Rameswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with ‘Uthirakosamangai’?”,
“answer”: “Uthirakosamangai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Adi Jagannatha’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Satyagireeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumayam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Karpaga Vinayakar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Pillayarpatti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with ‘Kannagi’?”,
“answer”: “Vannathiparai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Srivaikuntanathan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Srivaikuntam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Vijayasana Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Natham.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Kaisinavendhan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppulinkudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mayakoothar’?”,
“answer”: “Perungulam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Makara Nedunkuzhaikathan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thenthirupperai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Scorpion Sting’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Eye Pain’?”,
“answer”: “Applying Aloe Vera pulp.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Stomach Pain’ due to heat?”,
“answer”: “Eating Fenugreek (Vendayam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Mumps’?”,
“answer”: “Aloe Vera and Turmeric paste.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Dandruff’?”,
“answer”: “Oil boiled with Neem bark.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Jaundice’?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli ground with curd/milk.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Memory Power’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Vallarai greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Kidney Stones’?”,
“answer”: “Banana Stem juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Indigestion’ in children?”,
“answer”: “Omam water.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Dysentery’?”,
“answer”: “Poppy seeds and Almonds.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Headache’?”,
“answer”: “Neem seed paste on forehead.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Cold and Cough’?”,
“answer”: “Tulsi juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Toothache’?”,
“answer”: “Chewing Clove.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Ear Pain’?”,
“answer”: “Garlic oil or Ginger juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Skin Diseases’?”,
“answer”: “Kuppaimeni paste.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Diabetes’?”,
“answer”: “Naval (Jamun) fruit seeds.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Blood Pressure’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Garlic or Lemon juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Asthma’?”,
“answer”: “Thuthuvalai greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Ulcer’?”,
“answer”: “Manathakkali greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Constipation’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Banana or warm water with honey.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Shadjam’?”,
“answer”: “Kural.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Rishabham’?”,
“answer”: “Thuttham.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Gandharam’?”,
“answer”: “Kaikilai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Madhyamam’?”,
“answer”: “Uzhai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Panchamam’?”,
“answer”: “Ili.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Dhaivatam’?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Nishadam’?”,
“answer”: “Tharam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Kural’?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Thuttham’?”,
“answer”: “Bull/Ox.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Kaikilai’?”,
“answer”: “Goat.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Bird for ‘Uzhai’?”,
“answer”: “Heron.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Bird for ‘Ili’?”,
“answer”: “Cuckoo.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Vilari’?”,
“answer”: “Horse.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Tharam’?”,
“answer”: “Elephant.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Shankarabharanam’?”,
“answer”: “Pazham Panchuram.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Bhairavi’?”,
“answer”: “Kousikam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Kambhoji’?”,
“answer”: “Thakkesi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Neelambari’?”,
“answer”: “Megharagakurinji.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Todi’?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Kalyani’?”,
“answer”: “Arumpalai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nazca’ located?”,
“answer”: “Peru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Significance of ‘Nazca Lines’?”,
“answer”: “Ancient Vimana landing strip.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Symbol in ‘Pisco’ Bay?”,
“answer”: “A massive Trident (Trishul).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where are ‘Easter Island’ statues?”,
“answer”: “Pacific Ocean.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Weight of Easter Island statues?”,
“answer”: “50 tons.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Text mentioning ‘Vimanas’?”,
“answer”: “Vimana Nool.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Metal used in ancient Peru city?”,
“answer”: “Platinum.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Pyramid of the Sun’?”,
“answer”: “Teotihuacan, Mexico.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Connection of ‘Mayan’ civ to India?”,
“answer”: “Descendants of Asura architect Maya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What is ‘Colossus of Rhodes’?”,
“answer”: “Sun God statue in Greece.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What happened to Colossus of Rhodes?”,
“answer”: “Fell during earthquake.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Malta connection?”,
“answer”: “Ancient stone temples.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What are ‘Carnac stones’?”,
“answer”: “Standing stones in France.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Origin of name ‘Russia’?”,
“answer”: “From ‘Rishi’.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Negro King patron of Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “How many Stars in Indian Astrology?”,
“answer”: “27.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ashwini’?”,
“answer”: “Kuthirai Thalai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Bharani’?”,
“answer”: “Aduppu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Krittika’?”,
“answer”: “Theepam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Rohini’?”,
“answer”: “Uru (Cart).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Mrigashirsha’?”,
“answer”: “Thengai Kan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ardra’?”,
“answer”: “Mani.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Punarvasu’?”,
“answer”: “Kadam (Boat).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Pushya’?”,
“answer”: “Pudalam Poo.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ashlesha’?”,
“answer”: “Ammi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Magha’?”,
“answer”: “Murasu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “How many Planets?”,
“answer”: “9.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Sun?”,
“answer”: “Gnayiru.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Moon?”,
“answer”: “Thingal.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Mars?”,
“answer”: “Sevvai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Mercury?”,
“answer”: “Arivan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Jupiter?”,
“answer”: “Viyazhan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Venus?”,
“answer”: “Velli.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Saturn?”,
“answer”: “Kari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Rahu?”,
“answer”: “Karunagam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Ketu?”,
“answer”: “Sempaambu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Parikshit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Parikshit?”,
“answer”: “Janamejaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Janamejaya?”,
“answer”: “Satanika.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Satanika?”,
“answer”: “Asvamedhadatta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Asvamedhadatta?”,
“answer”: “Soma Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Soma Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Nichaknu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nichaknu?”,
“answer”: “Ushna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Ushna?”,
“answer”: “Chitraratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Chitraratha?”,
“answer”: “Vrishniman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vrishniman?”,
“answer”: “Sushena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sushena?”,
“answer”: “Sunitha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunitha?”,
“answer”: “Nrichakshu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nrichakshu?”,
“answer”: “Sukhinala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sukhinala?”,
“answer”: “Pariplava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pariplava?”,
“answer”: “Sunaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunaya?”,
“answer”: “Medhavi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Medhavi?”,
“answer”: “Nripanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nripanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Durva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Durva?”,
“answer”: “Timi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Timi?”,
“answer”: “Brihadratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadratha?”,
“answer”: “Vasudana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vasudana?”,
“answer”: “Satanika II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Satanika II?”,
“answer”: “Udayana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Udayana?”,
“answer”: “Vihinara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vihinara?”,
“answer”: “Dandapani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Dandapani?”,
“answer”: “Niramitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Kuru king mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Kshemaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Solar King in Mahabharata?”,
“answer”: “Brihadbala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadbala?”,
“answer”: “Brihatkshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihatkshaya?”,
“answer”: “Urukshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Urukshaya?”,
“answer”: “Vatsavyuha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vatsavyuha?”,
“answer”: “Prativyoma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Prativyoma?”,
“answer”: “Divakara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Divakara?”,
“answer”: “Sahadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sahadeva?”,
“answer”: “Brihadasva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadasva?”,
“answer”: “Bhanuratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Bhanuratha?”,
“answer”: “Pratitasva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pratitasva?”,
“answer”: “Supratika.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Supratika?”,
“answer”: “Marudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Marudeva?”,
“answer”: “Sunakshatra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunakshatra?”,
“answer”: “Pushkara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pushkara?”,
“answer”: “Antariksha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Antariksha?”,
“answer”: “Sutapas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sutapas?”,
“answer”: “Amitrajit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Amitrajit?”,
“answer”: “Brihadraja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadraja?”,
“answer”: “Barhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Barhi?”,
“answer”: “Kritanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kritanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Rananjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Rananjaya?”,
“answer”: “Sanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Sakya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sakya?”,
“answer”: “Suddhodana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Suddhodana?”,
“answer”: “Siddhartha (Buddha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Siddhartha?”,
“answer”: “Rahula.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Rahula?”,
“answer”: “Prasenajit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Prasenajit?”,
“answer”: “Kshudraka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kshudraka?”,
“answer”: “Kulaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kulaka?”,
“answer”: “Suratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Solar King mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Sumitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Pandya King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Jitraketu Pandya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Chola King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Rajasena Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Pallava King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Simhavarman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Chera King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Rajasekhara Varman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Magadha King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Ajatasatru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who founded Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vivekachudamani’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Gita Bhashyam’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Alangaram’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vel Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Mayil Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Seval Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sinhala dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vijaya (543 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded King Vijaya?”,
“answer”: “Upatissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the third King of Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “Panduvasu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka during Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “Devanampiya Tissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King ruled Sri Lanka for 44 years?”,
“answer”: “Elara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who defeated Elara?”,
“answer”: “Dutthagamani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was ‘Vattagamani’?”,
“answer”: “Valagambahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka c. 19 B.C.?”,
“answer”: “Mahakuli Tissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Sri Lanka during Senguttuvan?”,
“answer”: “Gajabahu I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was King Mahasena?”,
“answer”: “Mahasena (256-283 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which Sri Lankan King ruled 450-500 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Dhatusena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who married a Pandya princess in the 7th Century?”,
“answer”: “Manavamma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which King restored Rameswaram in 1153 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Parakramabahu I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka when Zheng He invaded?”,
“answer”: “Vira Alakeshwara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Sinhala dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Sri Vikrama Rajasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Sureshwara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “5th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Gnanottama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “16th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Ujjvala Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “47th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Chandrasekhara Saraswati III.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who established Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who was the 12th Acharya of Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Vidyaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Adivan Satakopa Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “6th Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Sashta Parankusa Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who founded Vanamamalai Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Ponnadikkal Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Pontiff of Parakala Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Brahmatantra Swatantra Swami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Founder of Dharmapuram Adheenam?”,
“answer”: “Guru Gnana Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Founder of Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam?”,
“answer”: “Namasivaya Murthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple in Kanchipuram represents Earth?”,
“answer”: “Ekambareswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is dedicated to Vamana in Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Ulagalantha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Yathothkari’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvehka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with Adisesha worshipping Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Sri Varadaraja Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Pavalavannar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Pandava Thoothar’?”,
“answer”: “Padagam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nilathingal Thundam’?”,
“answer”: “Inside Ekambareswarar Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruvalangadu’?”,
“answer”: “Ratna Sabhai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Who worshipped at Tirukazhukundram?”,
“answer”: “The four Vedas and Eagles.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tripura Samhara’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvirkolam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Bhakthavatsala’ Perumal?”,
“answer”: “Tiruninravur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Veeraraghava’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvallur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nityakalyana Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidanthai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with Varaha holding Lakshmi?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidanthai/Tirukadalmallai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruverkadu’?”,
“answer”: “Vedapureeswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nataraja’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruvahindrapuram’?”,
“answer”: “Devanatha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tirukkovilur’?”,
“answer”: “Trivikrama Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tirupatripuliyur’?”,
“answer”: “Cuddalore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Srimushnam’?”,
“answer”: “Adivaraha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Swetharanyeswarar’ in Nadu Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvennainallur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tiruvathigai’?”,
“answer”: “Veeratteswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Vriddhagiriswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Vriddhachalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tirunavalur’?”,
“answer”: “Sundaramurthy Nayanar’s birthplace.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Arakandanallur’?”,
“answer”: “Oppilaa Manieswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Avinashi’?”,
“answer”: “Avinashilingeswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Ardhanareeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchengode.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Pateeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Perur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Bhavani’?”,
“answer”: “Sangameshwarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Kodumudi’?”,
“answer”: “Tirupandikodumudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Masani Amman’?”,
“answer”: “Anaimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Bannari Amman’?”,
“answer”: “Sathyamangalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Chennimalai Andavar’?”,
“answer”: “Chennimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Marudamalai’?”,
“answer”: “Coimbatore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Karur Pasupatheeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Karur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of Kashmir (Mahabharata era)?”,
“answer”: “Gonanda I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Gonanda I?”,
“answer”: “Damodara I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who ruled Kashmir during Krishna’s childhood?”,
“answer”: “Gonanda II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Which Mauryan Emperor ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Ashoka who ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Jalauka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Karkota King?”,
“answer”: “Lalitaditya Muktapida.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the ‘Alexander of Kashmir’?”,
“answer”: “Lalitaditya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the Queen who ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Didda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Which King patronized Kalhana?”,
“answer”: “Jayasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Rajatarangini’?”,
“answer”: “Kalhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Earliest rulers of Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Kirata Dynasty.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Dynasty succeeding Kiratas?”,
“answer”: “Somavamsa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “First King of Suryavamsa in Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Bhumi Varman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Nepal King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Vrishadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Famous Lichchavi King of Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Manadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Nepal King who married Gupta princess?”,
“answer”: “Amsuvarman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Agastya Samhita’ claim?”,
“answer”: “Electric battery construction.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Rasa Vidya’?”,
“answer”: “Alchemy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Vrikshayurveda’?”,
“answer”: “Parashara/Surapala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What did Baudhayana discover?”,
“answer”: “Pythagoras Theorem.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Who calculated speed of light?”,
“answer”: “Sayana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kuttaka’?”,
“answer”: “Method for indeterminate equations.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Ganita Sara Sangraha’?”,
“answer”: “Mahaviracharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Siddhanta Siromani’?”,
“answer”: “Bhaskaracharya II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Yantra Sarvasva’?”,
“answer”: “Text on machines/vimanas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Anu’?”,
“answer”: “Atom.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Meenakshiammai Pillai Tamil’?”,
“answer”: “Kumaragurupara Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Kalivenba’?”,
“answer”: “Kumaragurupara Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nidishatakam’?”,
“answer”: “Bhartrihari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Prabodha Chandrodayam’?”,
“answer”: “Krishna Misra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kaivalya Navaneetham’?”,
“answer”: “Tandavaraya Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Tiruarutpa’?”,
“answer”: “Ramalinga Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kutrala Kuravanji’?”,
“answer”: “Tirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Mukkoodal Pallu’?”,
“answer”: “Ennayina Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nandanar Charitram’?”,
“answer”: “Gopalakrishna Bharathi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Manonmaniyam’?”,
“answer”: “P. Sundaram Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Panchali Sabadam’?”,
“answer”: “Subramania Bharati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thembavani’?”,
“answer”: “Veeramamunivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Seerapuranam’?”,
“answer”: “Umaru Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Rakshanya Yatrikam’?”,
“answer”: “H.A. Krishna Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pancha Dravida’?”,
“answer”: “Brahmins south of Vindhyas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pancha Gauda’?”,
“answer”: “Brahmins north of Vindhyas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What are the ‘Sapta Moksha Puri’?”,
“answer”: “Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kashi, Kanchi, Avantika, Dwaraka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pushkaram’?”,
“answer”: “River festival every 12 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kumbh Mela’?”,
“answer”: “Gathering at Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nasik.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Navaratri’?”,
“answer”: “Nine nights for Goddess.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Shivaratri’?”,
“answer”: “Great Night of Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Skanda Sashti’?”,
“answer”: “Murugan festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Thai Poosam’?”,
“answer”: “Murugan festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start date of Kali Yuga?”,
“answer”: “February 18, 3102 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Vikrama Samvat’?”,
“answer”: “57 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Saka Era’?”,
“answer”: “78 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Kollam Era’?”,
“answer”: “825 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Years in Tamil Cycle?”,
“answer”: “60.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “What is ‘Saptarishi Era’?”,
“answer”: “Cycle of 2,700 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “End of Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “October 31, 3139 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Date of Lord Rama’s birth?”,
“answer”: “April 21, 7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Date of Lord Krishna’s birth?”,
“answer”: “July 27, 3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “When did Adi Sankara attain Samadhi?”,
“answer”: “477 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Brahma Purana?”,
“answer”: “Brahma to Marichi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Vishnu Purana?”,
“answer”: “Parashara to Maitreya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Shiva Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vayu/Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Bhagavata Purana?”,
“answer”: “Suka to Parikshit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Agni Purana?”,
“answer”: “Agni to Vasishta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Garuda Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Garuda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Matsya Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Manu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Kurma Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Indradyumna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Linga Purana?”,
“answer”: “Brahma to Narada.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Skanda Purana?”,
“answer”: “Skanda (Murugan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Brahmi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Brahma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Maheshwari?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Kaumari?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Kumara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Vaishnavi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Vishnu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Varahi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Varaha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Indrani?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Indra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Chamundi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti who killed Chanda/Munda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of East?”,
“answer”: “Indra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South-East?”,
“answer”: “Agni.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South?”,
“answer”: “Yama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South-West?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of West?”,
“answer”: “Varuna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North-West?”,
“answer”: “Vayu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North?”,
“answer”: “Kubera.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North-East?”,
“answer”: “Isana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “First year of 60-year cycle?”,
“answer”: “Prabhava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “Last year of 60-year cycle?”,
“answer”: “Akshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Vibhava’?”,
“answer”: “2nd year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Sukla’?”,
“answer”: “3rd year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pramodoota’?”,
“answer”: “4th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Angirasa’?”,
“answer”: “6th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Srimukha’?”,
“answer”: “7th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Bhava’?”,
“answer”: “8th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Yuva’?”,
“answer”: “9th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Dhatu’?”,
“answer”: “10th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Shore Temple?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Kailasanatha Temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Vaikunta Perumal Temple?”,
“answer”: “Nandivarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Madurai Konda’?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Gangai Konda’?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Sungam Thavirtha’?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Madurai Meenakshi towers?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Pandya/Nayaks.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Srivilliputhur tower?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Shashti Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Devaraya Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Skanda Guru Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Santhananda Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Shanmuga Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Pamban Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Guru of Shivaji?”,
“answer”: “Samartha Ramdas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Guru of Krishnadevaraya?”,
“answer”: “Vyasatirtha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Minister of Akbar known for wit?”,
“answer”: “Birbal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Musician in Akbar’s court?”,
“answer”: “Tansen.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Taj Mahal?”,
“answer”: “Shah Jahan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Red Fort?”,
“answer”: “Shah Jahan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Qutub Minar?”,
“answer”: “Qutb-ud-din Aibak/Iltutmish.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who founded Sikh religion?”,
“answer”: “Guru Nanak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “10th Sikh Guru?”,
“answer”: “Guru Gobind Singh.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Arya Samaj?”,
“answer”: “Dayananda Saraswati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Brahmo Samaj?”,
“answer”: “Raja Ram Mohan Roy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Ramakrishna Mission?”,
“answer”: “Swami Vivekananda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vande Mataram’?”,
“answer”: “Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Jana Gana Mana’?”,
“answer”: “Rabindranath Tagore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Iron Man of India?”,
“answer”: “Sardar Patel.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who is Netaji?”,
“answer”: “Subhash Chandra Bose.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who is Mahatma?”,
“answer”: “Gandhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “First PM of India?”,
“answer”: “Nehru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “First President of India?”,
“answer”: “Dr. Rajendra Prasad.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote Constitution of India?”,
“answer”: “Dr. Ambedkar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Female freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Valliammai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who was ‘Bharatiyar’?”,
“answer”: “Subramania Bharati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who was ‘V.O.C.’?”,
“answer”: “V.O. Chidambaram Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous actor/CM of TN?”,
“answer”: “M.G. Ramachandran.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous CM ‘Anna’?”,
“answer”: “C.N. Annadurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous CM ‘Kamarajar’?”,
“answer”: “K. Kamaraj.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous singer ‘M.S.’?”,
“answer”: “M.S. Subbulakshmi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’?”,
“answer”: “Kalki Krishnamurthy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Sangam period date (text)?”,
“answer”: “13,900 B.C. to 235 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Date of Rama’s Birth (text)?”,
“answer”: “7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Date of Krishna’s Birth (text)?”,
“answer”: “3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
}
] = [
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Into how many specific territories (Nadus) was the ancient Kumari Kandam divided, and can you name the seven major divisions?”,
“answer”: “It was divided into 49 territories. The seven major divisions were Ezhu Thenga Nadu, Ezhu Madurai Nadu, Ezhu Munpalai Nadu, Ezhu Pinpalai Nadu, Ezhu Kunra Nadu, Ezhu Gunakarai Nadu, and Ezhu Kurumpanai Nadu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “What specific river, according to the text, originated from the Meru Mountain in Kumari Kandam and flowed eastward into the ocean?”,
“answer”: “The Pahruli River.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which Chola King is credited with establishing the \”Solar Dynasty\” (So-La) after migrating from the submerged Kumari Kandam to the \”Mina Desam\” (Egypt/Middle East)?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan (also known as Jayamanjunan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “According to the text, the Vindhya Mountains were originally known by which name connected to a Chola King?”,
“answer”: “Nerivetta (associated with King Nerivettan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which ancient continent (Dwipa) corresponds to the region of modern-day Greece and Turkey, and why was it named so?”,
“answer”: “Krauncha Dwipa (Bird Island/Heron Island), named because of the abundance of birds like herons and cranes.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Who ruled the \”Monkey Land\” and \”Tiger Land\” in the Salmala Dwipa before the Great Deluge forced them to migrate to India?”,
“answer”: “The Vanaras (Monkey clan) and the ancestors of the Cholas (Tiger flag).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “What geological explanation does the text give for the \”Seven Seas\” mentioned in Puranas (Milk Ocean, Curd Ocean, etc.)?”,
“answer”: “They were named after the color or nature of the water (White river/Pale river), not literally containing milk or curd.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King excavated the Pahruli River to irrigate the Peruvala Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Pandyan Nediyon.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “According to the text’s chronology, when did the \”First Great Deluge\” occur that submerged the Peruvian/Kumari lands?”,
“answer”: “Approximately 13,900 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “I. The Lost Continent (Kumari Kandam) & Ancient Geography”,
“question”: “Which mountain range does the text identify as the \”Meru Mountain,\” explicitly stating it is not the Himalayas?”,
“answer”: “A mountain range that existed in the center of the Indian Ocean (Kumari Kandam) with 49 peaks.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Who were the specific patron deities and sages of the First Sangam (Thalai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Lord Shiva (Irayanar), Murugan, and Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “What was the capital city of the Middle Sangam (Idai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King presided over the Last Sangam (Kadai Sangam)?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “How many years did the Middle Sangam last, and how many poets were part of it?”,
“answer”: “It lasted 3,700 years with 3,700 poets (including Agastya and Tolkappiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which rare grammar text served as the standard during the First Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Agastyam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King was cursed by Agastya to become an elephant (Indradyumna) and was later redeemed by Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Manojava Pandyan (also called Parameswara Pandyan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “What literary work mentions that 89 Pandyan Kings patronized the First Sangam?”,
“answer”: “The commentary by Nakkirar on Irayanar Akapporul.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King ruled when the Second Sangam’s capital, Kapadapuram, was submerged?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran (who then moved to North Madurai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Who were the \”Seven Patrons\” (Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal) of the Last Sangam era?”,
“answer”: “Pari, Ori, Kari, Adhiyaman, Began, Ay, and Nalli.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “II. The Three Tamil Sangams”,
“question”: “Which text was authorized by the Middle Sangam and remains the oldest extant Tamil grammar?”,
“answer”: “Tolkappiyam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Based on astronomical calculations cited in the text, what is the exact birth date of Lord Rama?”,
“answer”: “21st April, 7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King was the contemporary of Lord Rama and participated in the events of that era?”,
“answer”: “Kambu Kandan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King reigning during the time of the Ramayana?”,
“answer”: “Anantha Guna Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What relation was the demon king Ravana to the god of wealth, Kubera?”,
“answer”: “They were half-brothers (sons of Sage Visravas).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chera King is said to have defeated Ravana when he tried to enter the Tamil country?”,
“answer”: “Mandaran Cheral (or simply the Chera King at the time).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, which Sage gave the \”Aditya Hridayam\” mantra to Rama, and where did this happen?”,
“answer”: “Agastya, during Rama’s stay in the Tamil lands/Dandakaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “King Aja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King married the daughter of King Vikukshi of the Solar Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Ulagalitha Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, when did the Rama-Ravana war take place?”,
“answer”: “6976 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who founded the city of Mathura after killing the Asura Lavana?”,
“answer”: “Shatrughna (Rama’s brother).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What was the name of the Chola King who gave his own flesh to save a dove, linking the Chola lineage to the \”Sibi\” legend?”,
“answer”: “Sibi Chakravarthy (Sembiyan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which ancient sage is claimed to be the ancestor of the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras via his marriage to a Vidarbha princess?”,
“answer”: “Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of the sage Rishyasringa, who performed the Putra Kameshti Yaga for Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “Shanta (Dasharatha’s daughter).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Solar Dynasty king was cursed to become a \”Chandala\” (outcast) and had a new heaven created for him by Viswamitra?”,
“answer”: “Trisanku (Satyavrata).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “III. The Ramayana Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Ravana?”,
“answer”: “Kaikasi (daughter of the Asura Sumali).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What is the exact calculated birth date of Lord Krishna in the text?”,
“answer”: “27th July, 3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “When did Kali Yuga officially begin according to the text?”,
“answer”: “18th February, 3102 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chera King is famous for feeding both the Pandava and Kaurava armies during the 18-day war?”,
“answer”: “Perunchotru Uthiyan Cheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King during the Mahabharata War who fought on the side of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Raja Kunjaran (Mudathirumaran III).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King participated in the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Kumarankusan (or Sumana Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Tamil version of the Mahabharata during the Sangam age?”,
“answer”: “Perundevanar (Bharatham Padiya Perundevanar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What happened to the city of Dwaraka 36 years after the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “It was submerged by the sea due to a natural calamity/tsunami.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the only son of Dhritarashtra to survive the war (fighting for the Pandavas)?”,
“answer”: “Yuyutsu.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who was the Naga princess who married Arjuna and bore the son Iravan?”,
“answer”: “Ulupi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “What is the text’s claim regarding the complexion of Veda Vyasa and Krishna?”,
“answer”: “They were black (Dravidian complexion), challenging the \”white Aryan\” theory.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded the Pandavas to the throne of Hastinapura?”,
“answer”: “Parikshit (grandson of Arjuna).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Rishi cursed King Parikshit to die by snakebite?”,
“answer”: “Srinki (son of Sage Samika).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Who performed the \”Sarpa Yaga\” (Snake Sacrifice) to avenge Parikshit’s death?”,
“answer”: “Janamejaya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Ashwatthama migrate after the war?”,
“answer”: “To the Arabian/Iraq region (specifically Kufa), linking him to later Semitic lineages.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IV. The Mahabharata Era (Chronology & Lineage)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King is said to have married Subhadra (Krishna’s sister) in a previous birth legend mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “Manojava Pandyan (Note: Text attributes this to a Pandyan in the context of Thiruthangal).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was Pandyan Pulathiyan and what is his shocking connection to the Bible?”,
“answer”: “He was a Pandyan governor in Judaea, identified as Pontius Pilate, who presided over the trial of Jesus.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Jesus Christ (Iso) spend his \”lost years\” studying?”,
“answer”: “At Nalanda University (Buddhism) and in Mylapore/Chennai (Jainism/Saivism).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the Tamil Siddha said to be a descendant of Ashwatthama living in Iraq?”,
“answer”: “Siddhan Bhoga Dathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “How is Siddhan Bhoga Dathan connected to the history of Islam in the text?”,
“answer”: “He protected the family of Hussein (grandson of Prophet Muhammad) during the conflict at Karbala.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Hindu saint is claimed to have died fighting alongside Hussein?”,
“answer”: “A saint named \”Val\”.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “What date does the text provide for the birth of Prophet Muhammad?”,
“answer”: “29th August, 571 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism and which Magadha King was his contemporary?”,
“answer”: “Mahavira (598–527 B.C.); King Kunikan (Ajatasatru).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King was converted from Jainism to Saivism by Sambandar?”,
“answer”: “Koon Pandyan (Ninra Seer Nedumaran).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Adi Sankara establish his Mutts?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram, Sringeri, Dwaraka, Badri, and Puri.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “What is the text’s revised birth date for Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “509 B.C. (8th April).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the Buddhist monk from Kanchipuram who spread Buddhism to China?”,
“answer”: “Bodhidharma (or Dharmapala).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Tamil epic is explicitly stated to be a Buddhist work?”,
“answer”: “Kundalakesi (or Manimekalai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Tamil epic is explicitly stated to be a Jain work?”,
“answer”: “Jivaka Chintamani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Visishtadvaita philosophy?”,
“answer”: “Ramanujar (born 1017 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King persecuted Ramanujar, forcing him to flee to Melkote?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I (Krimikanda Chola).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Dvaita philosophy?”,
“answer”: “Madhvacharya (Ananda Theertha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who established the Samarasa Suddha Sanmargam?”,
“answer”: “Ramalinga Vallalar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the disciple of Jesus who came to Mylapore, India?”,
“answer”: “St. Thomas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “According to the text, where did Jesus die?”,
“answer”: “In an ashram near Kashmir.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “V. Religious Syncretism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity)”,
“question”: “Who was the guru of Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism)?”,
“answer”: “He had no human guru but preached a path of love uniting Hindus and Muslims.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “When was the mathematician Aryabhatta born according to the text?”,
“answer”: “21st March, 476 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What specific astronomical fact did Aryabhatta state about the Earth centuries before Galileo?”,
“answer”: “That the Earth rotates on its axis and orbits the Sun.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who discovered the concept of Zero according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Pingala (200 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who is considered the father of Siddha Medicine?”,
“answer”: “Agastya (Agasthiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “How many diseases are classified in the Tamil Siddha medical system?”,
“answer”: “4,448 diseases.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Which Tamil poetess is credited with knowledge of Atomic Science (Anu)?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar (citing her verse on splitting the atom).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What ancient text is cited as containing knowledge about electricity and batteries?”,
“answer”: “Agastya Samhita.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Vimaana Nool (Book on Aircraft/Space Travel)?”,
“answer”: “Sage Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the \”Sanjeevi\” herb mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “A herb found in the Himalayas capable of reviving the dead.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the \”Mu-ppu\” in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “A universal salt/catalyst used for rejuvenation and medicine.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What represents the speed of light in the text’s Vedic calculations (by Sayana)?”,
“answer”: “2,202 Yojanas in half a Nimesha.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who wrote the mathematical text Lilavati?”,
“answer”: “Bhaskaracharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the planet Saturn?”,
“answer”: “Kari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the planet Jupiter?”,
“answer”: “Viyazhan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VI. Science, Astronomy & Medicine”,
“question”: “Who performed the first cataract surgery according to Indian history?”,
“answer”: “Sushruta.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Vikrama Era in 55 B.C.?”,
“answer”: “Vikramaditya of Ujjain.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Salivahana Era (Saka Era) in 78 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Salivahana (a potter’s son who became King).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who were the \”Nootruvar Kannar\” mentioned in Tamil literature?”,
“answer”: “The Satakarni Kings (Satavahanas) of Andhra.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who built the Big Temple (Brihadeeswarar) in Thanjavur?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Cholan I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered the Ganges and assumed the title \”Gangai Konda Cholan\”?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire to protect Hinduism?”,
“answer”: “Harihara and Bukka, guided by Sage Vidyaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Nayak King of Madurai known for his palace?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Maratha King who ruled Thanjavur and was a scholar?”,
“answer”: “Serfoji II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who established the Maratha Kingdom and fought Aurangzeb?”,
“answer”: “Chatrapati Shivaji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was Shivaji’s spiritual Guru?”,
“answer”: “Samartha Ramdas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Brahmin minister of Chandragupta Maurya who wrote the Arthashastra?”,
“answer”: “Chanakya (Vishnugupta).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Greek ambassador visited Chandragupta Maurya’s court?”,
“answer”: “Megasthenes.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who was the Hun leader known for his cruelty in North India?”,
“answer”: “Mihirakula.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Which Pallava King was converted from Jainism to Saivism by Appar?”,
“answer”: “Mahendravarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VII. The \”Middle Ages\” & Later Dynasties”,
“question”: “Who built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha Pallava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thirukkural?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvalluvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “How many couplets does the Thirukkural contain?”,
“answer”: “1,330.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was Thiruvalluvar’s wife?”,
“answer”: “Vasuki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Silappathikaram?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Manimekalai?”,
“answer”: “Seethalai Sathanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Kamba Ramayanam?”,
“answer”: “Kambar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kambar?”,
“answer”: “Sadaiyappa Vallal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Periya Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thiruppugazh?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thiruvasagam?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Thirumandiram?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who composed the Thiruppavai?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who composed the Tiruvaimozhi?”,
“answer”: “Nammalvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the \”Sangam Plank\” (Sanga Palagai)?”,
“answer”: “A miraculous plank in the Golden Lotus Tank of Madurai that judged the worthiness of manuscripts.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who was the court poet of the Chola King Kulothunga II (Anapaya)?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar (rival of Kambar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Which poetess lived for a very long time by eating a \”Nelli\” (Gooseberry) fruit?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Aathichudi?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Kanda Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of Villiputhurar Bharatham?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “VIII. Poets, Literature & Arts”,
“question”: “Which Chola King recovered the lost Thevaram manuscripts?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Cholan (with Nambiyandar Nambi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What script does the author propose for the Tamil language to foster integration?”,
“answer”: “The Roman Script.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What connects the \”Mayan\” civilization to India according to the text?”,
“answer”: “They are claimed to be descendants of the Asura architect Maya (Mayan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who created the Telugu language according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kanniva Muni.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who founded the Fourth Tamil Sangam in 1901?”,
“answer”: “Pandithurai Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What represents the \”Colossus of Rhodes\” mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “A giant statue of the Sun God that fell during an earthquake around 200 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King is said to have sent a delegation to Augustus Caesar?”,
“answer”: “A Pandyan King (c. 20 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What is the origin of the word \”Dravidian\” according to the text?”,
“answer”: “From \”Thiravidar\”, meaning those who ran/migrated (from the deluge).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the \”Negro\” King listed as a patron of the Tamil Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a parrot?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a shepherd named Moolan?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who is Manikandan?”,
“answer”: “Lord Ayyappan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who cured the \”Hunchback Pandyan\” (Koon Pandyan)?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who revived the girl Poompavai from her ashes/bones?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What is the significance of \”Jyothi\” in Ramalinga Vallalar’s philosophy?”,
“answer”: “God is Light (Arutperunjyothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Abhidhamma Pitaka?”,
“answer”: “It is part of the Buddhist Tripitaka (philosophical texts).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Kalinga, celebrated in Kalingattuparani?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who destroyed the \”Hanging Forts\” (Thoongu Eyil)?”,
“answer”: “The Chola King Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “What festival’s cessation caused the destruction of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “The Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Who was the Greek King mentioned as \”Yavana\” in Indian texts?”,
“answer”: “Referring to Ionians (Greeks), specifically Alexander or later Indo-Greek rulers.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “IX. Rare Cultural & Historical Claims”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King ruled Egypt according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kings with the title \”Kari\” (related to the Chera/Velir lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sisunaga Dynasty of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Sisunaga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Nanda Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Dhana Nanda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Bindusara?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Sunga Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pushyamitra Sunga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who founded the Kanva Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Samudra Gupta (or Chandragupta II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Kalinga defeated by Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “(Not named, but the Kalinga War is the event).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who standardized land measurement (Nilan Tharu)?”,
“answer”: “Nilan Tharu Thiruvil Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the dam Kallanai?”,
“answer”: “Karikala Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as \”Manuneethi Cholan\” for executing his son to provide justice to a cow?”,
“answer”: “Ellalan (or Manuneethi Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a great wrestler (Mamalla)?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chalukya King defeated by Narasimhavarman I?”,
“answer”: “Pulakesin II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Ellora Kailasanatha temple?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest Hoysala King?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Kakatiya King (or Queen)?”,
“answer”: “Pratapa Rudra (or Rudrama Devi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who conquered Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat temple?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II (of the Khmer/Indian lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the First Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan (or early Pandyas like Jayamakirthi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the Second Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram Pandyas.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “X. Dynastic Details (Genealogies)”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the Third Great Deluge (Poompuhar)?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III (or contemporaries).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Shakti Peethams are there?”,
“answer”: “51 (or 108 depending on the tradition cited).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Kamakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Meenakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Where is the Vishalakshi Shakti Peetham located?”,
“answer”: “Varanasi (Kasi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Thillai\”?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram (Nataraja Temple).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Thiruvarangam\”?”,
“answer”: “Srirangam (Ranganathaswamy Temple).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple has the \”Golden Lotus Tank\”?”,
“answer”: “Madurai Meenakshi Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Water (Appu Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Fire (Agni Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvannamalai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Air (Vayu Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Srikalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Earth (Prithvi Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram (Ekambareswarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the Element of Sky (Akasha Lingam)?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Divya Desams (Holy Abodes of Vishnu) are there?”,
“answer”: “108.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “How many Padal Petra Sthalam (Shiva temples sung by Nayanmars) are there?”,
“answer”: “276 (approx).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the First Arupadaiveedu (Abode of Murugan)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruparankundram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Second Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchendur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Third Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Palani (Thiruvavinankudi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Fourth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Swamimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Fifth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XI. Temple & Sacred Geography”,
“question”: “Which temple is the Sixth Arupadaiveedu?”,
“answer”: “Pazhamudircholai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the ancient unit of time \”Nazhigai\” equal to in minutes?”,
“answer”: “24 minutes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the length of one Maha Yuga in years?”,
“answer”: “4,320,000 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “How many years constitute Kali Yuga?”,
“answer”: “432,000 years.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which plant is used for memory power in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which plant is used for jaundice in Siddha medicine?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of Yantra Sarvasva?”,
“answer”: “Sage Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is the \”Dhruva Nakshatra\”?”,
“answer”: “The Pole Star.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who became the Pole Star?”,
“answer”: “Dhruva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Which star is associated with Arundhati?”,
“answer”: “Alcor (the companion star to Mizar in the Big Dipper/Saptarishi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who are the Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages)?”,
“answer”: “Vasishta, Kashyapa, Atri, Jamadagni, Gautama, Vishvamitra, Bharadwaja.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” (Immortal) from the Ramayana?”,
“answer”: “Hanuman (and Vibhishana).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” from the Mahabharata?”,
“answer”: “Ashwatthama (and Vyasa).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” King?”,
“answer”: “Mahabali.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Sage?”,
“answer”: “Markandeya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Avatar?”,
“answer”: “Parashurama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the \”Chiranjeevi\” Teacher?”,
“answer”: “Kripacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “What is \”Sallekhana\”?”,
“answer”: “A Jain practice of fasting to death.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Where did Chandragupta Maurya die?”,
“answer”: “Sravanabelagola (Karnataka).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Jain monk who migrated South with Chandragupta?”,
“answer”: “Bhadrabahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XII. Miscellaneous & Interesting Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the author of this book Bharathavamsavali?”,
“answer”: “Na. Gopalakrishnan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Agastya?”,
“answer”: “Lopamudra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Vasishta?”,
“answer”: “Arundhati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Atri?”,
“answer”: “Anusuya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who were the parents of Parasurama?”,
“answer”: “Jamadagni and Renuka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Kunti (and Madri).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of the Kauravas?”,
“answer”: “Gandhari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the minister of Dhritarashtra?”,
“answer”: “Vidura.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Charioteer of Arjuna?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who killed Jarasandha?”,
“answer”: “Bhima.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Chedi killed by Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Shishupala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Anga?”,
“answer”: “Karna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Karna?”,
“answer”: “Surya (The Sun God).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who granted Kunti the boon to bear children from Devas?”,
“answer”: “Sage Durvasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who killed Kamsa?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who ruled Magadha during the time of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jarasandha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who saved the fetus of Parikshit from Ashwatthama’s weapon?”,
“answer”: “Lord Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Arjuna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Uttara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who taught Arjuna the military arts?”,
“answer”: “Dronacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Dronacharya?”,
“answer”: “Ashwatthama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas?”,
“answer”: “Dronacharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the family priest (Kula Guru) of the Pandavas?”,
“answer”: “Dhaumya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Mahabharata in Sanskrit?”,
“answer”: “Veda Vyasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Ramayana in Sanskrit?”,
“answer”: “Valmiki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who founded the city of Ayodhya?”,
“answer”: “Vaivasvatha Manu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who brought the River Ganges to earth?”,
“answer”: “Bhagiratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Which King gave his name to the country Bharata?”,
“answer”: “Bharata (son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Dushyanta?”,
“answer”: “Shakuntala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Shakuntala?”,
“answer”: “Sage Viswamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIII. Advanced Genealogical & Mythological Details”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Shakuntala?”,
“answer”: “Menaka (the celestial nymph).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Palyaga Salai\” (One with many sacrificial halls)?”,
“answer”: “Mudukudumi Peru Vazhuthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Thodithot Sembiyan\”?”,
“answer”: “A Chola King who destroyed hanging forts.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chera King had the title \”Imayavaramban\” (One who had the Himalayas as his boundary)?”,
“answer”: “Neduncheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Talayalanganathu Seruvendra\”?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (Victor of Talayalanganam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Rajasuyam Vetta\” (Performer of Rajasuya Yaga)?”,
“answer”: “Perunarkilli.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandyan King had the title \”Aryappadai Kadantha\” (Conqueror of Aryan armies)?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (of Silappathikaram fame).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Manakkilli\”?”,
“answer”: “Nedunkilli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pallava King had the title \”Vatapi Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Chola King had the title \”Madurai Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XIV. Tamil Kings and Special Titles”,
“question”: “Which Pandya King had the title \”Kollam Konda\”?”,
“answer”: “Maran Sadaiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the First Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Poigai Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Second Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Bhoothath Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Third Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the female Alwar?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a King?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a Dalit (Panar)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppan Alvar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who gave his eyes to Shiva?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a woman?”,
“answer”: “Karaikkal Ammaiyar (and Mangayarkkarasiyar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a General?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who was a King (Chera)?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar who composed the Thevaram (along with Appar/Sambandar)?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thirumandiram?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruvachakam?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruppallandu?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Periya Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kandar Anubhuti?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who wrote Abhirami Antadhi?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who established the Ramakrishna Math?”,
“answer”: “Swami Vivekananda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who was the Guru of Swami Vivekananda?”,
“answer”: “Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XV. Saints and Philosophers”,
“question”: “Who established the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern country corresponds to Gandhara?”,
“answer”: “Afghanistan (Kandahar/Kabul region).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern country corresponds to Kamboja?”,
“answer”: “Cambodia (or ancient regions near Kashmir/Afghanistan depending on context).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Vanga?”,
“answer”: “Bengal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kalinga?”,
“answer”: “Odisha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Bihar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Avanti?”,
“answer”: “Malwa (Madhya Pradesh).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kosala?”,
“answer”: “Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Matsya?”,
“answer”: “Rajasthan (Jaipur region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Vidarbha?”,
“answer”: “Maharashtra (Nagpur region).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVI. Geographic and Modern Identification”,
“question”: “What modern region is Kamarupa?”,
“answer”: “Assam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “What is the \”Tripitaka\”?”,
“answer”: “The \”Three Baskets\” of Buddhist scriptures (Sutta, Vinaya, Abhidhamma).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “What is the \”Agastya Samhita\” known for?”,
“answer”: “It purportedly contains descriptions of electric batteries.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Brihat Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Varahamihira.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Sushruta Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Sushruta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Charaka Samhita?”,
“answer”: “Charaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Ashtadhyayi (Sanskrit Grammar)?”,
“answer”: “Panini.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Mahabhasya?”,
“answer”: “Patanjali.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Natya Shastra?”,
“answer”: “Bharata Muni.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Meghadutam?”,
“answer”: “Kalidasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Sakuntalam?”,
“answer”: “Kalidasa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Silappathikaram?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Civaka Cintamani?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthakka Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Valayapathi?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kundalakesi?”,
“answer”: “Unknown (Nathakuthana).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Yapparungalam?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Nannul?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Veerasozhiyam?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Thiruvilayadal Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Kanda Puranam?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVII. Rare Textual Details”,
“question”: “Who wrote Nalayira Divya Prabandham?”,
“answer”: “The Alvars (Compiled by Nathamuni).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Sri Lanka and ruled for 44 years?”,
“answer”: “Elara.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a patron of the poet Bharavi?”,
“answer”: “Simhavishnu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King associated with the \”Sangam Plank\” legend?”,
“answer”: “Ugra Peru Vazhuthi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who converted to Jainism and back to Saivism?”,
“answer”: “Koon Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King associated with the \”Golden Roof\” of Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who surveyed the land?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who died of a broken heart for Kannagi?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King who ascended to heaven with Sundarar?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who built the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha (Narasimhavarman II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XVIII. Final Mixed Bag”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “What is the birth star and place of Amarneethi Nayanar?”,
“answer”: “Star: Ani Pooram; Place: Pazhayarai (Chola Nadu).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “To which caste did Karaikkal Ammaiyar belong, and what is her birth star?”,
“answer”: “Vaisya (Merchant) caste; Star: Panguni Swathi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thiruvarur belonging to the Brahmin caste with the star Panguni Sathayam?”,
“answer”: “Dandi Adigal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Pugazh Chola Nayanar ruled from which capital and what was his birth star?”,
“answer”: “Uraiyur; Star: Aadi Krithigai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Chola King born under the star Masi Sathayam?”,
“answer”: “Ko Chengat Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar from Lalgudi (Tiruthavathurai) belonging to the Adi Saiva caste?”,
“answer”: “Pugazh Thunai Nayanar (Star: Avani Ayilyam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a potter (Kuyavar) from Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Thiruneelakanda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thirunindravur belonging to the fisherman (Paravar) community?”,
“answer”: “Adhipaththa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Washerman (Vannar) from Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkurippu Thonda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Mylapore (Chennai) belonging to the Vellala caste?”,
“answer”: “Vayilar Nayanar (Star: Margazhi Revathi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “What is the birth star of Thirunavukkarasar (Appar)?”,
“answer”: “Chithirai Sathayam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thiruvadavur (Pandya Nadu) who became a minister?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Hunter (Vedar) from Kalahasti?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a General (Senapathi) of the Chola King?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XIX. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Thirunavalur?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar (Nambi Aroorar).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the First Alwar born in Kanchipuram (Tiruvekka)?”,
“answer”: “Poigai Alwar (Star: Aippasi Sravanam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Mahabalipuram (Kadalmallai)?”,
“answer”: “Bhoothath Alwar (Star: Aippasi Avittam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Mylapore?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alwar (Star: Aippasi Sathayam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirumazhisai?”,
“answer”: “Thirumazhisai Alwar (Star: Thai Magam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirukkurugur (Alwarthirunagari)?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar (Star: Vaikasi Visakam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Srivilliputhur?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar (Star: Ani Swathi).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the female Alwar born in Srivilliputhur?”,
“answer”: “Andal (Star: Aadi Pooram).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar who was a King of the Chera dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar (Star: Masi Punarpoosam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Uraiyur belonging to the Panar caste?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppan Alwar (Star: Karthigai Rohini).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirumangai (Chola Nadu)?”,
“answer”: “Thirumangai Alwar (Star: Karthigai Krithigai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Who was the Alwar born in Thirukoshtiyur?”,
“answer”: “Thondaradippodi Alwar (born in Thirumangai/Mandangudi; Star: Margazhi Kettai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XX. The 12 Alwars (Vaishnavite Saints)”,
“question”: “Which Alwar is considered an incarnation of the Kaustubha gem?”,
“answer”: “Pey Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as \”Aabhathsahayeswarar\”?”,
“answer”: “The Shiva deity at Aaduthurai (and Tirupazhanam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the \”Panchamukha\” (Five-faced) Shiva Lingam located according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the \”Emerald\” (Maragatha) Lingam?”,
“answer”: “Thirueengoimalai (or Tiruvarur Tyagaraja/Uthirakosamangai).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which Vishnu temple deity is known as \”Saranatha\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of \”Gajendra Varadar\” located?”,
“answer”: “Kabisthalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as \”Valvil Raman\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirupullaboothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Who worshipped the deity at Thirunageswaram?”,
“answer”: “The Serpent King Adisesha and Rahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as \”Dakshina Kailasam\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirukalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple is the place where Shiva drank the Halahala poison?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppainneeli (or Thirukandiyur).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of \”Mathrubhutheswarar\”?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Who is the Goddess at Thirukadaiyur?”,
“answer”: “Abirami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Which temple has the deity \”Sowriraja Perumal\”?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXI. Rare Temple & Deity Facts”,
“question”: “Where did Lord Rama perform the funeral rites for Jatayu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullabhoothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “How many major Gotras originate from the Sapta Rishis?”,
“answer”: “108 Gotras.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Srivatsa\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Bhrigu (Jamadagni line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Bharadwaja\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa (Brihaspati line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Kaundinya\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Vasishta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Kousika\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Viswamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Who are the three main Rishis (Pravara) for the Kashyapa Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Kashyapa, Avatsara, Naidruva.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Who are the three main Rishis for the Gargya Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa, Garga, Sainya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXII. Gotras and Rishis”,
“question”: “Which Rishi is the ancestor of the \”Harita\” Gotra?”,
“answer”: “Angirasa (Harita line).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “What is the calculated date of the Mahabharata War according to the text?”,
“answer”: “3100 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who ruled during the time of the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Raja Kunjaran (Mudathirumaran III).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who ruled during the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Kumarankusan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King who ruled during the Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “Perunchotru Uthiyan Cheralathan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, who ruled the Magadha kingdom during the time of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jarasandha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Jarasandha to the throne of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “His son Sahadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who established the Third Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Mudathirumaran III.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Which Chola King destroyed the ‘Hanging Forts’ of the Asuras?”,
“answer”: “Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandya King who sent an embassy to Augustus Caesar?”,
“answer”: “A Pandya King around 20 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Adi Sankara born?”,
“answer”: “509 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Ramanujar born?”,
“answer”: “1017 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIII. Ancient Chronology & Kings”,
“question”: “According to the text, when was Madhvacharya born?”,
“answer”: “13th Century A.D. (approx 1238 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “According to Siddha medicine, how many types of diseases are there?”,
“answer”: “4,448 diseases.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is specified for improving memory power?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai (Centella asiatica).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is used for Jaundice (Kamalai)?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli (Phyllanthus niruri).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Scorpion sting mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai) or applying certain herbal pastes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which herb is recommended for hair growth?”,
“answer”: “Karisalankanni and Hibiscus.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “What is the treatment for Eye pain mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Applying Aloe Vera (Sotru Katrazhai) pulp on the eyes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Who wrote the medical text ‘Agastya Samhita’?”,
“answer”: “Sage Agastya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Which text mentions the construction of Aircraft (Vimanas)?”,
“answer”: “Vimana Nool (by Bharadwaja/Agastya).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “According to the text, what did Aryabhatta calculate accurately?”,
“answer”: “The value of Pi (22/7) and the rotation of the Earth.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIV. Medical & Scientific Questions”,
“question”: “Who is credited with the discovery of Zero in the text?”,
“answer”: “Pingala (before Aryabhatta).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Jivaka Chintamani’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruthakka Thevar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Silappathikaram’?”,
“answer”: “Ilango Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Manimekalai’?”,
“answer”: “Seethalai Sathanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kamba Ramayanam’?”,
“answer”: “Kambar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Periya Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Puranam’ in Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvasagam’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thirumandiram’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nannul’ (Tamil Grammar)?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Yapparungalam’?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Veerasozhiyam’?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvilayadal Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalayira Divya Prabandham’?”,
“answer”: “The 12 Alwars (Compiled by Nathamuni).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXV. Literary Works & Authors”,
“question”: “Who is the author of ‘Villiputhurar Bharatham’?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King converted from Jainism to Saivism by Appar?”,
“answer”: “Mahendravarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered the Ganges?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I (Gangai Konda Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?”,
“answer”: “Harihara and Bukka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Nayak King of Madurai?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Maratha King of Thanjavur known for his library?”,
“answer”: “Serfoji II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who established the Maratha Kingdom?”,
“answer”: “Chatrapati Shivaji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Hoysala King who patronized Ramanujar?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana (formerly Bitti Deva).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Which Pandya King ruled during the time of the Silappathikaram events?”,
“answer”: “Nedunchezhiyan (Aryappadai Kadantha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVI. Dynastic & Historical Rulers”,
“question”: “Who was the Chera King associated with Kannagi’s temple?”,
“answer”: “Senguttuvan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Sangam Plank’ (Sanga Palagai)?”,
“answer”: “A miraculous plank in the Golden Lotus Tank at Madurai that judged the worthiness of literary works.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What festival was celebrated in Poompuhar for 28 days?”,
“answer”: “Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What happens every 12 years at the Mahamaham tank in Kumbakonam?”,
“answer”: “A major bathing festival where holy rivers are believed to congregate.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who is the ‘Kula Deivam’ (Family Deity) of the Cholas?”,
“answer”: “Nishumbhasuthini (Durga) or Lord Shiva (Tyagaraja).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King is credited with bringing sugarcane to Tamil Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Adhiyaman (Ancestor).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kambar?”,
“answer”: “Sadaiyappa Vallal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Pugazhendi?”,
“answer”: “Chandran Swarki.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Ottakoothar?”,
“answer”: “The Chola Kings (Vikrama, Kulothunga II, Rajaraja II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Avvaiyar?”,
“answer”: “Adhiyaman Neduman Anji.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “Who was the patron of the poet Kapilar?”,
“answer”: “Vel Pari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Fifth Veda’ in the Tamil tradition?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkural (or Mahabharata in general Indian tradition).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What musical instrument is associated with Saraswati?”,
“answer”: “Veena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What musical instrument is associated with Narada?”,
“answer”: “Mahathi (Veena).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the vehicle of Lord Murugan?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVII. Miscellaneous Cultural Questions”,
“question”: “What is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Garuda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which country is referred to as ‘Kusa Dwipa’?”,
“answer”: “Africa (specifically the region around Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which country is referred to as ‘Krauncha Dwipa’?”,
“answer”: “Greece/Turkey region.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which ancient civilization is linked to the ‘Mayan’ architect?”,
“answer”: “The Maya civilization of the Americas.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What is the connection between ‘Peruvian’ culture and India in the text?”,
“answer”: “They worshipped the Sun (Incas/Suryavamsam) and had similar temple structures.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who is the ‘Negro’ king mentioned as a patron of Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Roman Emperor received an embassy from the Pandyas?”,
“answer”: “Augustus Caesar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What does the text say about the origin of the name ‘Russia’?”,
“answer”: “Derived from ‘Rishi’ or related Sanskrit roots (Rishika).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Tamil work is claimed to be chanted in Thailand/Cambodia during coronations?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppavai and Thiruvempavai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II (descendant of Indian/Kamboja lineage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Chola King sent a naval expedition to Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Which Chola King conquered Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “Raja Raja Chola I (and Rajendra Chola I).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as ‘Ellalan’ in Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “A just king who ruled Sri Lanka for 44 years.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Colossus of Rhodes’ compared to in the text?”,
“answer”: “A massive Sun idol, similar to Indian Sun worship.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “What destroyed the city of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “A massive tsunami/deluge (Kadalkol).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXVIII. Global Connections”,
“question”: “Where did Ashwatthama migrate to according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Arabian/Iraq region (Kufa).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “In which text is the line ‘Kal Thondri Man Thondra Kalaathe…’ found?”,
“answer”: “Purapporul Venba Malai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text describes the ‘Kumari Kandam’ geography?”,
“answer”: “Silappathikaram (and commentaries on Tolkappiyam).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text lists the 64 Arts (Aykalaigal)?”,
“answer”: “Vatsyayana’s Kamasutra (and Tamil texts like Chudamani Nigandu).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Which text is known as the ‘Tamil Veda’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkural (or Thiruvaimozhi/Thevaram depending on context).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote the commentary for Thirukkural?”,
“answer”: “Parimelazhagar (most famous).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote the commentary for Tolkappiyam?”,
“answer”: “Ilampuranar, Nachinarkiniyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kalingattuparani’?”,
“answer”: “Jayankondar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Muvar Ula’?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalavenba’?”,
“answer”: “Pugazhendi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppavai’?”,
“answer”: “Andal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvempavai’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vinayagar Agaval’?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Muthollayiram’?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nandikkalambagam’?”,
“answer”: “Unknown.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thirumandiram’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thevaram’?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar, Appar, Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvisaipa’?”,
“answer”: “Karuvur Thevar and others.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Perumal Thirumozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppallandu’?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvaimozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’?”,
“answer”: “Krishnadevaraya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Gita Govinda’?”,
“answer”: “Jayadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXIX. Specific Textual References”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Soundarya Lahari’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “According to the text, who was the first Manu (Swayambhu) and where did he establish his capital?”,
“answer”: “Swayambhu Manu established his capital on the banks of the Yamuna (Kalindi) river in Northern India.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the eldest son of Swayambhu Manu who ruled the Earth?”,
“answer”: “Priyavrata.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Jambu Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Agnidhra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Plaksha Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Medhatithi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Kusa Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Jyotishman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Krauncha Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Dyutiman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Saka Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Bhavya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Salmala Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Vapushman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “Who was the ruler appointed for Pushkara Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Savana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXX. The Seven Ancient Continents (Sapta Dwipas)”,
“question”: “According to the text, the ‘Milk Ocean’ was located in which Dwipa?”,
“answer”: “Saka Dwipa.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Lord Rama as the King of Ayodhya?”,
“answer”: “His son Kusa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kusa?”,
“answer”: “Atithi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the king after Atithi?”,
“answer”: “Nishadha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who ruled after Nishadha?”,
“answer”: “Nala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the last king of the Solar Dynasty mentioned, killed by Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Brihadbala.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Brihadbala?”,
“answer”: “Visrutavan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Which Solar Dynasty king is listed as the father of King Dasharatha?”,
“answer”: “Aja.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Aja?”,
“answer”: “Raghu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of King Raghu?”,
“answer”: “Dirghabahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXI. The Solar Dynasty (Post-Rama)”,
“question”: “Which King of the Solar Dynasty is associated with the title ‘Khatvanga’?”,
“answer”: “Dilipa II.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Vasudeva?”,
“answer”: “Surasena (Shoora).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the mother of Vasudeva?”,
“answer”: “Marisha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “How many brothers did Vasudeva have?”,
“answer”: “Nine.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Kunti by birth?”,
“answer”: “Surasena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Nanda Gopa?”,
“answer”: “Parjanya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the husband of Rohini?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the first wife of Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Rukmini.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the father of Rukmini?”,
“answer”: “Bhishmaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Krishna and Rukmini?”,
“answer”: “Pradyumna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Pradyumna?”,
“answer”: “Aniruddha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the wife of Aniruddha?”,
“answer”: “Usha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which wife of Krishna was the daughter of Satrajit?”,
“answer”: “Satyabhama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXII. Krishna’s Lineage (Yadava Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the bear-king whose daughter Jambavati married Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Jambavan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the musical note Shadjam (Sa)?”,
“answer”: “Kural.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Rishabham (Ri)?”,
“answer”: “Thuttham.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Gandharam (Ga)?”,
“answer”: “Kaikilai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Madhyamam (Ma)?”,
“answer”: “Uzhai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Panchamam (Pa)?”,
“answer”: “Ili.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Dhaivatam (Dha)?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for the note Nishadam (Ni)?”,
“answer”: “Tharam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Kural (Sa)?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Ili (Pa)?”,
“answer”: “Cuckoo.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “Which animal’s sound is associated with the note Tharam (Ni)?”,
“answer”: “Elephant.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Shankarabharanam?”,
“answer”: “Pazham Panchuram.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Bhairavi?”,
“answer”: “Kousikam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Kambhoji?”,
“answer”: “Thakkesi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Neelambari?”,
“answer”: “Megharagakurinji.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIII. Ancient Tamil Music (Pann & Swaras)”,
“question”: “What is the ancient Tamil name for the Raga Todi?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the Siddha remedy for Scorpion Stings?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai) or applying paste of salt and indigo.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Eye Pain involving Aloe Vera?”,
“answer”: “Applying the pulp of Sotru Katrazhai (Aloe Vera) on the eyes.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Stomach Pain caused by heat?”,
“answer”: “Eating Fenugreek (Vendayam) soaked in curd.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What herbal paste is recommended for Mumps?”,
“answer”: “Paste of Aloe Vera and Turmeric.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Dandruff?”,
“answer”: “Applying oil boiled with Neem bark, Poovarasu bark, and Aduthinnapalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Jaundice (Kamalai)?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli ground with curd or milk.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Memory Power?”,
“answer”: “Vallarai (Centella asiatica) greens.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Kidney Stones?”,
“answer”: “Juice of Banana Stem (Vazhaithandu).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Indigestion in children?”,
“answer”: “Omam (Ajwain) water or Betel leaf juice.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIV. Siddha Medicine Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for Dysentery?”,
“answer”: “Poppy seeds (Kasa Kasa) and Almonds ground in milk.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Nannul’?”,
“answer”: “Bavanandi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Yapparungalam’?”,
“answer”: “Amritasagara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote the grammar text ‘Veerasozhiyam’?”,
“answer”: “Buddhamitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvilayadal Puranam’?”,
“answer”: “Paranjothi Munivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Puranam’ in Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Kachiyappa Sivachariyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalayira Divya Prabandham’ (Compilation)?”,
“answer”: “Nathamuni.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Perumal Thirumozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Alwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppallandu’?”,
“answer”: “Periyalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruvaimozhi’?”,
“answer”: “Nammalwar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruchirrambala Kovaiyar’?”,
“answer”: “Manickavasagar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Moovar Ula’?”,
“answer”: “Ottakoothar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nalavenba’?”,
“answer”: “Pugazhendi Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Villiputhurar Bharatham’?”,
“answer”: “Villiputhurar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXV. Tamil Literature and Authors (Detailed)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vinayagar Agaval’?”,
“answer”: “Avvaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Potter (Kuyavar) from Chidambaram?”,
“answer”: “Thiruneelakanda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Fisherman (Paravar) from Nagapattinam?”,
“answer”: “Adhipaththa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Washerman (Vannar) from Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkurippu Thonda Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Hunter (Vedar) who gave his eyes to Shiva?”,
“answer”: “Kannappa Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a General (Senapathi) of the Chola King and cooked his own child?”,
“answer”: “Siruthonda Nayanar (Paranjothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Who was the Nayanmar born in Mylapore (Chennai) belonging to the Vellala caste?”,
“answer”: “Vayilar Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a Woman from Karaikal?”,
“answer”: “Karaikkal Ammaiyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Chera Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Cheraman Perumal Nayanar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Chola Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pugazh Chola Nayanar (and Ko Chengat Cholan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar was a King of the Pandya Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Ninra Seer Nedumaran (Koon Pandyan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVI. The 63 Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) – Details”,
“question”: “Which Nayanmar composed the Thevaram along with Appar and Sambandar?”,
“answer”: “Sundarar.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the river ‘Pahruli’ associated with?”,
“answer”: “A river in the lost continent of Kumari Kandam, excavated by Pandyan Nediyon.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the river ‘Kumari’ associated with?”,
“answer”: “A river in the lost continent, distinct from the modern Kanyakumari point.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Where was the ‘Meru Mountain’ located according to this text?”,
“answer”: “In the center of Kumari Kandam (not the Himalayas).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is the modern name for ‘Mina Desam’ mentioned in the text?”,
“answer”: “The region of Egypt/Arabia (Mina = Fish).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kapata Puram’?”,
“answer”: “The capital of the Middle Sangam (Idai Sangam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Thenmadurai’?”,
“answer”: “The capital of the First Sangam (Thalai Sangam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kavadapuram’ also known as?”,
“answer”: “Kapadapuram (Gateway City).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Golden Lotus Tank’ (Potramarai Kulam) located?”,
“answer”: “In the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Thillai’?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Kachi’?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Kudal’?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Puhar’?”,
“answer”: “Kaveripoompattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVII. Ancient Geography (Rivers and Places)”,
“question”: “Which city is known as ‘Vanchi’?”,
“answer”: “The ancient Chera Capital.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who are the Ashta Vasus (8 Elemental Gods)?”,
“answer”: “Apa (Water), Dhruva (Pole Star), Soma (Moon), Dhara (Earth), Anila (Wind), Anala (Fire), Pratyusha (Dawn), Prabhasa (Light).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Dhara?”,
“answer”: “Dravina.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Anala (Fire)?”,
“answer”: “Skanda/Kartikeya.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Pratyusha?”,
“answer”: “Devala (The Sage).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXVIII. Mythology: The 8 Vasus (Ashta Vasus)”,
“question”: “Who was the son of the Vasu Prabhasa?”,
“answer”: “Viswakarma (The Divine Architect).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mathrubhutheswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Jambukeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikaval (Water Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Arunachaleswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvannamalai (Fire Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kalahastheeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Srikalahasti (Air Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ekambareswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram (Earth Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Nataraja’?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram (Sky/Ether Element).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Saranatha Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Sowriraja Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Uppiliappan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunageswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Vatapatrasayee’?”,
“answer”: “Srivilliputhur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Aravamudan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkudanthai (Kumbakonam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ranganatha’?”,
“answer”: “Srirangam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XXXIX. Temple Deities (Shiva-Vishnu Kshetras)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Padmanabha’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvananthapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What is the ‘Tripitaka’?”,
“answer”: “The ‘Three Baskets’ of Buddhist scriptures.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What does the word ‘Dravida’ mean according to the text?”,
“answer”: “From ‘Thiravidar’, meaning those who ran/migrated.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the ‘Negro’ King listed as a patron of the Tamil Sangam?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a parrot?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Siddha is said to have entered the body of a shepherd named Moolan?”,
“answer”: “Thirumoolar.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who is Manikandan?”,
“answer”: “Lord Ayyappan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who cured the ‘Hunchback Pandyan’?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who revived the girl Poompavai from her ashes/bones?”,
“answer”: “Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What is the significance of ‘Jyothi’ in Ramalinga Vallalar’s philosophy?”,
“answer”: “God is Light (Arutperunjyothi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who wrote the Abhidhamma Pitaka?”,
“answer”: “It is part of the Buddhist Tripitaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who invaded Kalinga, celebrated in Kalingattuparani?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga Chola I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who destroyed the ‘Hanging Forts’?”,
“answer”: “The Chola King Thodithot Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “What festival’s cessation caused the destruction of Poompuhar?”,
“answer”: “The Indra Vizha.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Greek King mentioned as ‘Yavana’ in Indian texts?”,
“answer”: “Referring to Ionians (Greeks).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Which Tamil King ruled Egypt according to the text?”,
“answer”: “Kings with the title ‘Kari’.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sisunaga Dynasty of Magadha?”,
“answer”: “Sisunaga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Nanda Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Dhana Nanda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Bindusara?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who founded the Sunga Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Pushyamitra Sunga.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who founded the Kanva Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vasudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Samudra Gupta (or Chandragupta II).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Kalinga defeated by Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “(Not named, but the Kalinga War is the event).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who standardized land measurement?”,
“answer”: “Nilan Tharu Thiruvil Pandyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who built the dam Kallanai?”,
“answer”: “Karikala Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King known as ‘Manuneethi Cholan’?”,
“answer”: “Ellalan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pallava King who was a great wrestler (Mamalla)?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chalukya King defeated by Narasimhavarman I?”,
“answer”: “Pulakesin II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Rashtrakuta King who built the Ellora Kailasanatha temple?”,
“answer”: “Krishna I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the greatest Hoysala King?”,
“answer”: “Vishnuvardhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Kakatiya King (or Queen)?”,
“answer”: “Pratapa Rudra (or Rudrama Devi).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Chola King who conquered Kadaram (Malaysia)?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra Chola.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who built the Angkor Wat temple?”,
“answer”: “Suryavarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XL. Miscellaneous Cultural & Historical Facts”,
“question”: “Who was the Pandyan King who ruled during the First Great Deluge?”,
“answer”: “Oli Sembiyan.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as the ‘Root Element Shrine’ (Mooladhara Kshetram)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur (Tyagaraja Swamy).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Panchamukha’ (Five-faced) Shiva Lingam located?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeshwarar).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Aabhathsahayeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “The Shiva deity at Aaduthurai.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Emerald’ (Maragatha) Lingam?”,
“answer”: “Thirueengoimalai (and Thiruvarur).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which Vishnu temple deity is known as ‘Saranatha’?”,
“answer”: “Thirucherai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of ‘Gajendra Varadar’ located?”,
“answer”: “Kabisthalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Valvil Raman’?”,
“answer”: “Thirupullaboothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Who worshipped the deity at Thirunageswaram?”,
“answer”: “Adisesha, Rahu, and Sekkizhar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as ‘Dakshina Kailasam’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukalahasti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the temple of ‘Mathrubhutheswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchirappalli (Rockfort).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Who is the Goddess at Thirukadaiyur?”,
“answer”: “Abirami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple has the deity ‘Sowriraja Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkannapuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where did Lord Rama perform the funeral rites for Jatayu?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullabhoothangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the story of Thiruneelakanda Nayanar?”,
“answer”: “Thiruerukathampuliyur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as ‘Swamimalai’ (Fourth Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruveragam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Ujjivanathar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukarkudi (Uyyakondan Tirumalai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Saptarishiswarar’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Lalgudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘White Elephant’ (Airavata)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvalanchuzhi.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sarangapani’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Kumbakonam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Oppiliappan’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunageswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Magam’ festival occurring once in 12 years?”,
“answer”: “Kumbakonam.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Brahmapureeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Sirkazhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Vaitheeswaran Koil’ located?”,
“answer”: “Pullirukkuvelur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the story of Markandeya and the ‘Death of Yama’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkadaiyur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kalyanasundarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumanancheri.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Thyagaraja’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mayuranathar’?”,
“answer”: “Mayiladuthurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Chidambareswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Cosmic Dance’ (Nataraja)?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Amritaghateswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukkadaiyur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Svetaranyeswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvenkadu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Ketu’?”,
“answer”: “Keezhperumpallam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Vedaranyeswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Vedaranyam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Tyagaraja’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvarur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Soundararajaperumal’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Nagapattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Saturn’?”,
“answer”: “Thirunallar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kayarohaneswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Nagapattinam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sikkal Singaravelan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Sikkal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Planet Jupiter’?”,
“answer”: “Alangudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLI. Temples of Chola Nadu (North of Kaveri)”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mahalingaswamy’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidaimarudur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is known as the ‘Meenakshi Sundareswarar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Madurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Subramaniya Swamy’ temple (First Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Thiruparankundram.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Kallazhagar’?”,
“answer”: “Alagarkoil.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Srivilliputhur Andal’ temple located?”,
“answer”: “Srivilliputhur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Nellaiappar’?”,
“answer”: “Tirunelveli.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Sankaranarayanar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Sankarankovil.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with the ‘Courtallam Falls’?”,
“answer”: “Thirukutralam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Subramaniya Swamy’ temple (Second Arupadaiveedu)?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchendur.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Naganathaswamy’ (Pandya Nadu)?”,
“answer”: “Nainarkovil.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Ramanathaswamy’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Rameswaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with ‘Uthirakosamangai’?”,
“answer”: “Uthirakosamangai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Adi Jagannatha’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppullani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Satyagireeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Thirumayam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Karpaga Vinayakar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Pillayarpatti.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is associated with ‘Kannagi’?”,
“answer”: “Vannathiparai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Srivaikuntanathan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Srivaikuntam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Vijayasana Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Natham.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Kaisinavendhan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thiruppulinkudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple deity is known as ‘Mayakoothar’?”,
“answer”: “Perungulam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLII. Temples of Pandya Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Makara Nedunkuzhaikathan’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Thenthirupperai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Scorpion Sting’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Coconut (Kopparai).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Eye Pain’?”,
“answer”: “Applying Aloe Vera pulp.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Stomach Pain’ due to heat?”,
“answer”: “Eating Fenugreek (Vendayam).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Mumps’?”,
“answer”: “Aloe Vera and Turmeric paste.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Dandruff’?”,
“answer”: “Oil boiled with Neem bark.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Jaundice’?”,
“answer”: “Keezhanelli ground with curd/milk.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Memory Power’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Vallarai greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Kidney Stones’?”,
“answer”: “Banana Stem juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Indigestion’ in children?”,
“answer”: “Omam water.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Dysentery’?”,
“answer”: “Poppy seeds and Almonds.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Headache’?”,
“answer”: “Neem seed paste on forehead.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Cold and Cough’?”,
“answer”: “Tulsi juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Toothache’?”,
“answer”: “Chewing Clove.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Ear Pain’?”,
“answer”: “Garlic oil or Ginger juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Skin Diseases’?”,
“answer”: “Kuppaimeni paste.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Diabetes’?”,
“answer”: “Naval (Jamun) fruit seeds.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Blood Pressure’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Garlic or Lemon juice.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Asthma’?”,
“answer”: “Thuthuvalai greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Ulcer’?”,
“answer”: “Manathakkali greens.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIII. Siddha Medicine & Remedies”,
“question”: “What is the remedy for ‘Constipation’?”,
“answer”: “Eating Banana or warm water with honey.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Shadjam’?”,
“answer”: “Kural.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Rishabham’?”,
“answer”: “Thuttham.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Gandharam’?”,
“answer”: “Kaikilai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Madhyamam’?”,
“answer”: “Uzhai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Panchamam’?”,
“answer”: “Ili.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Dhaivatam’?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “What is the Tamil name for ‘Nishadam’?”,
“answer”: “Tharam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Kural’?”,
“answer”: “Peacock.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Thuttham’?”,
“answer”: “Bull/Ox.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Kaikilai’?”,
“answer”: “Goat.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Bird for ‘Uzhai’?”,
“answer”: “Heron.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Bird for ‘Ili’?”,
“answer”: “Cuckoo.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Vilari’?”,
“answer”: “Horse.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Animal for ‘Tharam’?”,
“answer”: “Elephant.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Shankarabharanam’?”,
“answer”: “Pazham Panchuram.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Bhairavi’?”,
“answer”: “Kousikam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Kambhoji’?”,
“answer”: “Thakkesi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Neelambari’?”,
“answer”: “Megharagakurinji.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Todi’?”,
“answer”: “Vilari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLIV. Ancient Tamil Music & Arts”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Raga ‘Kalyani’?”,
“answer”: “Arumpalai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nazca’ located?”,
“answer”: “Peru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Significance of ‘Nazca Lines’?”,
“answer”: “Ancient Vimana landing strip.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Symbol in ‘Pisco’ Bay?”,
“answer”: “A massive Trident (Trishul).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where are ‘Easter Island’ statues?”,
“answer”: “Pacific Ocean.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Weight of Easter Island statues?”,
“answer”: “50 tons.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Text mentioning ‘Vimanas’?”,
“answer”: “Vimana Nool.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Metal used in ancient Peru city?”,
“answer”: “Platinum.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Pyramid of the Sun’?”,
“answer”: “Teotihuacan, Mexico.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Connection of ‘Mayan’ civ to India?”,
“answer”: “Descendants of Asura architect Maya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What is ‘Colossus of Rhodes’?”,
“answer”: “Sun God statue in Greece.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What happened to Colossus of Rhodes?”,
“answer”: “Fell during earthquake.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Malta connection?”,
“answer”: “Ancient stone temples.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “What are ‘Carnac stones’?”,
“answer”: “Standing stones in France.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Origin of name ‘Russia’?”,
“answer”: “From ‘Rishi’.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLV. Global Connections & Ancient Science”,
“question”: “Negro King patron of Tamil?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “How many Stars in Indian Astrology?”,
“answer”: “27.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ashwini’?”,
“answer”: “Kuthirai Thalai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Bharani’?”,
“answer”: “Aduppu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Krittika’?”,
“answer”: “Theepam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Rohini’?”,
“answer”: “Uru (Cart).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Mrigashirsha’?”,
“answer”: “Thengai Kan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ardra’?”,
“answer”: “Mani.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Punarvasu’?”,
“answer”: “Kadam (Boat).”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Pushya’?”,
“answer”: “Pudalam Poo.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Ashlesha’?”,
“answer”: “Ammi.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for ‘Magha’?”,
“answer”: “Murasu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “How many Planets?”,
“answer”: “9.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Sun?”,
“answer”: “Gnayiru.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Moon?”,
“answer”: “Thingal.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Mars?”,
“answer”: “Sevvai.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Mercury?”,
“answer”: “Arivan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Jupiter?”,
“answer”: “Viyazhan.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Venus?”,
“answer”: “Velli.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Saturn?”,
“answer”: “Kari.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Rahu?”,
“answer”: “Karunagam.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVI. Astrology & Time”,
“question”: “Tamil name for Ketu?”,
“answer”: “Sempaambu.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Abhimanyu?”,
“answer”: “Parikshit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Parikshit?”,
“answer”: “Janamejaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Janamejaya?”,
“answer”: “Satanika.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Satanika?”,
“answer”: “Asvamedhadatta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Asvamedhadatta?”,
“answer”: “Soma Krishna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Soma Krishna?”,
“answer”: “Nichaknu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nichaknu?”,
“answer”: “Ushna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Ushna?”,
“answer”: “Chitraratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Chitraratha?”,
“answer”: “Vrishniman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vrishniman?”,
“answer”: “Sushena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sushena?”,
“answer”: “Sunitha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunitha?”,
“answer”: “Nrichakshu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nrichakshu?”,
“answer”: “Sukhinala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sukhinala?”,
“answer”: “Pariplava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pariplava?”,
“answer”: “Sunaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunaya?”,
“answer”: “Medhavi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Medhavi?”,
“answer”: “Nripanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Nripanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Durva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Durva?”,
“answer”: “Timi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Timi?”,
“answer”: “Brihadratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadratha?”,
“answer”: “Vasudana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vasudana?”,
“answer”: “Satanika II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Satanika II?”,
“answer”: “Udayana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Udayana?”,
“answer”: “Vihinara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vihinara?”,
“answer”: “Dandapani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Dandapani?”,
“answer”: “Niramitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVII. Kings of the Lunar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Kuru king mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Kshemaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Solar King in Mahabharata?”,
“answer”: “Brihadbala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadbala?”,
“answer”: “Brihatkshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihatkshaya?”,
“answer”: “Urukshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Urukshaya?”,
“answer”: “Vatsavyuha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Vatsavyuha?”,
“answer”: “Prativyoma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Prativyoma?”,
“answer”: “Divakara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Divakara?”,
“answer”: “Sahadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sahadeva?”,
“answer”: “Brihadasva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadasva?”,
“answer”: “Bhanuratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Bhanuratha?”,
“answer”: “Pratitasva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pratitasva?”,
“answer”: “Supratika.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Supratika?”,
“answer”: “Marudeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Marudeva?”,
“answer”: “Sunakshatra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sunakshatra?”,
“answer”: “Pushkara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Pushkara?”,
“answer”: “Antariksha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Antariksha?”,
“answer”: “Sutapas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sutapas?”,
“answer”: “Amitrajit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Amitrajit?”,
“answer”: “Brihadraja.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Brihadraja?”,
“answer”: “Barhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Barhi?”,
“answer”: “Kritanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kritanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Rananjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Rananjaya?”,
“answer”: “Sanjaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sanjaya?”,
“answer”: “Sakya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Sakya?”,
“answer”: “Suddhodana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Suddhodana?”,
“answer”: “Siddhartha (Buddha).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Siddhartha?”,
“answer”: “Rahula.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Rahula?”,
“answer”: “Prasenajit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Prasenajit?”,
“answer”: “Kshudraka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kshudraka?”,
“answer”: “Kulaka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Kulaka?”,
“answer”: “Suratha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLVIII. Kings of the Solar Dynasty (Post-Mahabharata)”,
“question”: “Who was the last Solar King mentioned?”,
“answer”: “Sumitra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Pandya King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Jitraketu Pandya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Chola King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Rajasena Cholan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Pallava King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Simhavarman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Chera King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Rajasekhara Varman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Magadha King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Ajatasatru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who founded Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vivekachudamani’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Gita Bhashyam’?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thiruppugazh’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Anubhuti’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Alangaram’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vel Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Mayil Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “XLIX. Miscellaneous History”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Seval Viruttham’?”,
“answer”: “Arunagirinathar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of the Sinhala dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Vijaya (543 B.C.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who succeeded King Vijaya?”,
“answer”: “Upatissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the third King of Sri Lanka?”,
“answer”: “Panduvasu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka during Ashoka?”,
“answer”: “Devanampiya Tissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which Chola King ruled Sri Lanka for 44 years?”,
“answer”: “Elara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who defeated Elara?”,
“answer”: “Dutthagamani.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was ‘Vattagamani’?”,
“answer”: “Valagambahu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka c. 19 B.C.?”,
“answer”: “Mahakuli Tissa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the King of Sri Lanka during Senguttuvan?”,
“answer”: “Gajabahu I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was King Mahasena?”,
“answer”: “Mahasena (256-283 A.D.).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which Sri Lankan King ruled 450-500 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Dhatusena.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who married a Pandya princess in the 7th Century?”,
“answer”: “Manavamma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Which King restored Rameswaram in 1153 A.D.?”,
“answer”: “Parakramabahu I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who ruled Sri Lanka when Zheng He invaded?”,
“answer”: “Vira Alakeshwara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “L. The Kings of Sri Lanka (Sinhala Dynasty)”,
“question”: “Who was the last King of the Sinhala dynasty?”,
“answer”: “Sri Vikrama Rajasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Sureshwara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “5th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Gnanottama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “16th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Ujjvala Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “47th Acharya of Kanchi Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Chandrasekhara Saraswati III.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who established Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Adi Sankara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who was the 12th Acharya of Sringeri Peetham?”,
“answer”: “Vidyaranya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Adivan Satakopa Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “6th Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Sashta Parankusa Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Who founded Vanamamalai Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Ponnadikkal Jeeyar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “First Pontiff of Parakala Mutt?”,
“answer”: “Brahmatantra Swatantra Swami.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Founder of Dharmapuram Adheenam?”,
“answer”: “Guru Gnana Sambandar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LI. Guru Parampara”,
“question”: “Founder of Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam?”,
“answer”: “Namasivaya Murthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple in Kanchipuram represents Earth?”,
“answer”: “Ekambareswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is dedicated to Vamana in Kanchipuram?”,
“answer”: “Ulagalantha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is the ‘Yathothkari’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvehka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with Adisesha worshipping Vishnu?”,
“answer”: “Sri Varadaraja Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Pavalavannar’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Kanchipuram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Pandava Thoothar’?”,
“answer”: “Padagam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nilathingal Thundam’?”,
“answer”: “Inside Ekambareswarar Temple.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruvalangadu’?”,
“answer”: “Ratna Sabhai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Who worshipped at Tirukazhukundram?”,
“answer”: “The four Vedas and Eagles.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tripura Samhara’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvirkolam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Bhakthavatsala’ Perumal?”,
“answer”: “Tiruninravur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Veeraraghava’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvallur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nityakalyana Perumal’?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidanthai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with Varaha holding Lakshmi?”,
“answer”: “Thiruvidanthai/Tirukadalmallai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LII. Temples of Tondai Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruverkadu’?”,
“answer”: “Vedapureeswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Nataraja’ temple?”,
“answer”: “Chidambaram.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tiruvahindrapuram’?”,
“answer”: “Devanatha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tirukkovilur’?”,
“answer”: “Trivikrama Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Tirupatripuliyur’?”,
“answer”: “Cuddalore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Srimushnam’?”,
“answer”: “Adivaraha Perumal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Swetharanyeswarar’ in Nadu Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Tiruvennainallur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tiruvathigai’?”,
“answer”: “Veeratteswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Vriddhagiriswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Vriddhachalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Tirunavalur’?”,
“answer”: “Sundaramurthy Nayanar’s birthplace.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIII. Temples of Nadu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Arakandanallur’?”,
“answer”: “Oppilaa Manieswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Avinashi’?”,
“answer”: “Avinashilingeswarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Ardhanareeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Tiruchengode.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Pateeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Perur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Temple associated with ‘Bhavani’?”,
“answer”: “Sangameshwarar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Kodumudi’?”,
“answer”: “Tirupandikodumudi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Masani Amman’?”,
“answer”: “Anaimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Bannari Amman’?”,
“answer”: “Sathyamangalam.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Chennimalai Andavar’?”,
“answer”: “Chennimalai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Where is ‘Marudamalai’?”,
“answer”: “Coimbatore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIV. Temples of Kongu Nadu”,
“question”: “Which temple is ‘Karur Pasupatheeswarar’?”,
“answer”: “Karur.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the first King of Kashmir (Mahabharata era)?”,
“answer”: “Gonanda I.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who succeeded Gonanda I?”,
“answer”: “Damodara I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who ruled Kashmir during Krishna’s childhood?”,
“answer”: “Gonanda II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Which Mauryan Emperor ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Ashoka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the son of Ashoka who ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Jalauka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the famous Karkota King?”,
“answer”: “Lalitaditya Muktapida.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the ‘Alexander of Kashmir’?”,
“answer”: “Lalitaditya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who was the Queen who ruled Kashmir?”,
“answer”: “Didda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Which King patronized Kalhana?”,
“answer”: “Jayasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LV. Historical Rulers of Kashmir”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Rajatarangini’?”,
“answer”: “Kalhana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Earliest rulers of Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Kirata Dynasty.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Dynasty succeeding Kiratas?”,
“answer”: “Somavamsa.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “First King of Suryavamsa in Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Bhumi Varman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Nepal King during Adi Sankara?”,
“answer”: “Vrishadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Famous Lichchavi King of Nepal?”,
“answer”: “Manadeva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVI. The Kings of Nepal”,
“question”: “Nepal King who married Gupta princess?”,
“answer”: “Amsuvarman.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Agastya Samhita’ claim?”,
“answer”: “Electric battery construction.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Rasa Vidya’?”,
“answer”: “Alchemy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Vrikshayurveda’?”,
“answer”: “Parashara/Surapala.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What did Baudhayana discover?”,
“answer”: “Pythagoras Theorem.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Who calculated speed of light?”,
“answer”: “Sayana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kuttaka’?”,
“answer”: “Method for indeterminate equations.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Ganita Sara Sangraha’?”,
“answer”: “Mahaviracharya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Siddhanta Siromani’?”,
“answer”: “Bhaskaracharya II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Yantra Sarvasva’?”,
“answer”: “Text on machines/vimanas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVII. Ancient Science & Technology”,
“question”: “What is ‘Anu’?”,
“answer”: “Atom.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Meenakshiammai Pillai Tamil’?”,
“answer”: “Kumaragurupara Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kandar Kalivenba’?”,
“answer”: “Kumaragurupara Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nidishatakam’?”,
“answer”: “Bhartrihari.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Prabodha Chandrodayam’?”,
“answer”: “Krishna Misra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kaivalya Navaneetham’?”,
“answer”: “Tandavaraya Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Tiruarutpa’?”,
“answer”: “Ramalinga Adigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kutrala Kuravanji’?”,
“answer”: “Tirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Mukkoodal Pallu’?”,
“answer”: “Ennayina Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Nandanar Charitram’?”,
“answer”: “Gopalakrishna Bharathi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Manonmaniyam’?”,
“answer”: “P. Sundaram Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Panchali Sabadam’?”,
“answer”: “Subramania Bharati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Thembavani’?”,
“answer”: “Veeramamunivar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Seerapuranam’?”,
“answer”: “Umaru Pulavar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LVIII. Saints & Poets (Later Period)”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Rakshanya Yatrikam’?”,
“answer”: “H.A. Krishna Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pancha Dravida’?”,
“answer”: “Brahmins south of Vindhyas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pancha Gauda’?”,
“answer”: “Brahmins north of Vindhyas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What are the ‘Sapta Moksha Puri’?”,
“answer”: “Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kashi, Kanchi, Avantika, Dwaraka.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pushkaram’?”,
“answer”: “River festival every 12 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Kumbh Mela’?”,
“answer”: “Gathering at Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nasik.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Navaratri’?”,
“answer”: “Nine nights for Goddess.”,
“difficulty”: “advanced”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Shivaratri’?”,
“answer”: “Great Night of Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Skanda Sashti’?”,
“answer”: “Murugan festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LIX. Miscellaneous Cultural Facts”,
“question”: “What is ‘Thai Poosam’?”,
“answer”: “Murugan festival.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start date of Kali Yuga?”,
“answer”: “February 18, 3102 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Vikrama Samvat’?”,
“answer”: “57 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Saka Era’?”,
“answer”: “78 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Start of ‘Kollam Era’?”,
“answer”: “825 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Years in Tamil Cycle?”,
“answer”: “60.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “What is ‘Saptarishi Era’?”,
“answer”: “Cycle of 2,700 years.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “End of Mahabharata War?”,
“answer”: “October 31, 3139 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Date of Lord Rama’s birth?”,
“answer”: “April 21, 7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “Date of Lord Krishna’s birth?”,
“answer”: “July 27, 3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LX. Chronological & Calendar Details”,
“question”: “When did Adi Sankara attain Samadhi?”,
“answer”: “477 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Brahma Purana?”,
“answer”: “Brahma to Marichi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Vishnu Purana?”,
“answer”: “Parashara to Maitreya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Shiva Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vayu/Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Bhagavata Purana?”,
“answer”: “Suka to Parikshit.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Agni Purana?”,
“answer”: “Agni to Vasishta.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Garuda Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Garuda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Matsya Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Manu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Kurma Purana?”,
“answer”: “Vishnu to Indradyumna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Linga Purana?”,
“answer”: “Brahma to Narada.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXI. Details of 18 Puranas”,
“question”: “Who narrated Skanda Purana?”,
“answer”: “Skanda (Murugan).”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Brahmi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Brahma.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Maheshwari?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Shiva.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Kaumari?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Kumara.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Vaishnavi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Vishnu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Varahi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Varaha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Indrani?”,
“answer”: “Shakti of Indra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXII. The Seven Mothers (Sapta Matrikas)”,
“question”: “Who is Chamundi?”,
“answer”: “Shakti who killed Chanda/Munda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of East?”,
“answer”: “Indra.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South-East?”,
“answer”: “Agni.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South?”,
“answer”: “Yama.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of South-West?”,
“answer”: “Niruthi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of West?”,
“answer”: “Varuna.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North-West?”,
“answer”: “Vayu.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North?”,
“answer”: “Kubera.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIII. The Ashta Dikpalakas”,
“question”: “Guardian of North-East?”,
“answer”: “Isana.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “First year of 60-year cycle?”,
“answer”: “Prabhava.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “Last year of 60-year cycle?”,
“answer”: “Akshaya.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Vibhava’?”,
“answer”: “2nd year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Sukla’?”,
“answer”: “3rd year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Pramodoota’?”,
“answer”: “4th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Angirasa’?”,
“answer”: “6th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Srimukha’?”,
“answer”: “7th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Bhava’?”,
“answer”: “8th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Yuva’?”,
“answer”: “9th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXIV. Names of Years”,
“question”: “What is ‘Dhatu’?”,
“answer”: “10th year.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Shore Temple?”,
“answer”: “Narasimhavarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Kailasanatha Temple?”,
“answer”: “Rajasimha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Vaikunta Perumal Temple?”,
“answer”: “Nandivarman II.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Madurai Konda’?”,
“answer”: “Parantaka I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Gangai Konda’?”,
“answer”: “Rajendra I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Chola King ‘Sungam Thavirtha’?”,
“answer”: “Kulothunga I.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Madurai Meenakshi towers?”,
“answer”: “Kulasekhara Pandya/Nayaks.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Srivilliputhur tower?”,
“answer”: “Thirumalai Nayak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Kanda Shashti Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Devaraya Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Skanda Guru Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Santhananda Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Shanmuga Kavacham’?”,
“answer”: “Pamban Swamigal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Abhirami Antadhi’?”,
“answer”: “Abhirami Bhattar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Guru of Shivaji?”,
“answer”: “Samartha Ramdas.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Guru of Krishnadevaraya?”,
“answer”: “Vyasatirtha.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Minister of Akbar known for wit?”,
“answer”: “Birbal.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Musician in Akbar’s court?”,
“answer”: “Tansen.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Taj Mahal?”,
“answer”: “Shah Jahan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Red Fort?”,
“answer”: “Shah Jahan.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who built Qutub Minar?”,
“answer”: “Qutb-ud-din Aibak/Iltutmish.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who founded Sikh religion?”,
“answer”: “Guru Nanak.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “10th Sikh Guru?”,
“answer”: “Guru Gobind Singh.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Arya Samaj?”,
“answer”: “Dayananda Saraswati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Brahmo Samaj?”,
“answer”: “Raja Ram Mohan Roy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Founded Ramakrishna Mission?”,
“answer”: “Swami Vivekananda.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Vande Mataram’?”,
“answer”: “Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote ‘Jana Gana Mana’?”,
“answer”: “Rabindranath Tagore.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Iron Man of India?”,
“answer”: “Sardar Patel.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who is Netaji?”,
“answer”: “Subhash Chandra Bose.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who is Mahatma?”,
“answer”: “Gandhi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “First PM of India?”,
“answer”: “Nehru.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “First President of India?”,
“answer”: “Dr. Rajendra Prasad.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who wrote Constitution of India?”,
“answer”: “Dr. Ambedkar.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Female freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu?”,
“answer”: “Valliammai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who was ‘Bharatiyar’?”,
“answer”: “Subramania Bharati.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Who was ‘V.O.C.’?”,
“answer”: “V.O. Chidambaram Pillai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous actor/CM of TN?”,
“answer”: “M.G. Ramachandran.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous CM ‘Anna’?”,
“answer”: “C.N. Annadurai.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous CM ‘Kamarajar’?”,
“answer”: “K. Kamaraj.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Famous singer ‘M.S.’?”,
“answer”: “M.S. Subbulakshmi.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Author of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’?”,
“answer”: “Kalki Krishnamurthy.”,
“difficulty”: “beginner”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Sangam period date (text)?”,
“answer”: “13,900 B.C. to 235 A.D.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Date of Rama’s Birth (text)?”,
“answer”: “7013 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
},
{
“category”: “LXV. Final Mix of Historical & Cultural Queries”,
“question”: “Date of Krishna’s Birth (text)?”,
“answer”: “3112 B.C.”,
“difficulty”: “intermediate”
}
];