The document contains a quiz on Tamil Nadu politics with 50 multiple choice questions. It covers topics like major political parties in Tamil Nadu, chief ministers, election commission officials, assembly constituencies and more. The questions test knowledge on key political figures, events and constitutional provisions related to elections and governance in Tamil Nadu. The quiz was created by Sundararaman Chintamani to engage readers on political developments in the state.

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Quiz on Tamilnadu Politics

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Which is the biggest assembly constituency in
Tamilnadu in terms of voters?

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3Sholinganallur
Which is the biggest assembly constituency in
Tamilnadu in terms of voters?

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DMK - Anna Arivalayam
CPM - Balan Illam
Congress - Sathyamurthy Bhavan
BJP - ?

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5Kamalalayam
DMK - Anna Arivalayam
CPM - Balan Illam
Congress - Sathyamurthy Bhavan
BJP - ?

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In the assembly election of Tamilnadu in 2016, the
Election Commission of India announced that 17
assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will have
VVPAT machines attached along with EVMs in 4,000
booths. What does VVPAT stand for?

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Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail
a method of providing feedback to voters as an
independent verification system to allow voters to
verify that their vote was cast correctly, to detect
possible election fraud or malfunction, and to provide
a means to audit the stored electronic results.
In the assembly election of Tamilnadu in 2016, the
Election Commission of India announced that 17
assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will have
VVPAT machines attached along with EVMs in 4,000
booths. What does VVPAT stand for?

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As per the religious census of 2011, Tamil Nadu had
87.6% Hindus. Which are the next majority
religions?

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Christians – 6.1%
Muslims – 5.9%
As per the religious census of 2011, Tamil Nadu had
87.6% Hindus. Which are the next majority
religions?

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Who are these celebrities and who has been hidden
here?

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They are the brand ambassadors of Election
commission. Squash champion Dipika Pallikal
Who are these celebrities and who has been hidden
here?
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7 year old Preethi, a Class 2 girl from Tiruvannamalai
district, will joined the pantheon of stars selected by
the Election Commission to promote awareness on
voting for the May 16 assembly election in Tamil
Nadu. Why was she selected by Election
Commission?

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Preethi can recite the names of all the 234
constituencies in the state in less than five minutes
7 year old Preethi, a Class 2 girl from Tiruvannamalai
district, will joined the pantheon of stars selected by
the Election Commission to promote awareness on
voting for the May 16 assembly election in Tamil
Nadu. Why was she selected by Election
Commission?

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Many film personalities have become the chief
ministers of Tamilnadu? Who is not visible here?

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15V.N.Janaki, w/o. MGR was also the CM for 24 Days
Many film personalities have become the chief
ministers of Tamilnadu? Who is not visible here?

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Tamilnadu has 234 assembly constituencies, but has
235 MLAs? How is this possible?

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One member is a nominated representative of the
Anglo Indian community
Tamilnadu has 234 assembly constituencies, but has
235 MLAs? How is this possible?

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Who are the two Chief Ministers of Tamilnadu who
were honoured with Bharat Rathna, the highest
civilian award of India?

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Kamaraj & MGR
Who are the two Chief Ministers of Tamilnadu who
were honoured with Bharat Rathna, the highest
civilian award of India?

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This National Park is an Indian national park and
tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near
the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820
km2 and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar,
Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. After which popular
Tamil politician, this park is named?

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Rajaji
This National Park is an Indian national park and
tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near
the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820
km2 and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar,
Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. After which popular
Tamil politician, this park is named?

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Rajaji
This comedy actor studied in the College of Arts and
Crafts in Chennai and nurtured an interest in
creative art. He was the person who designed the
flag for ADMK and selected the Two Leaves symbol
for the party? Who is he?

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Pandu
This comedy actor studied in the College of Arts and
Crafts in Chennai and nurtured an interest in
creative art. He was the person who designed the
flag for ADMK and selected the Two Leaves symbol
for the party? Who is he?

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When MGR died in 1987 and the major clash over
taking-over the AIADMK began between Janaki
Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, the Election
Commission of India refused to recognize both these
factions and the symbol “Two Leaves” was denied
and two separate electoral symbols were assigned
to both these groups. What are they?

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Two Doves for Janaki and
Crowning Cock for Jayalalitha
When MGR died in 1987 and the major clash over
taking-over the AIADMK began between Janaki
Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, the Election
Commission of India refused to recognize both these
factions and the symbol “Two Leaves” was denied
and two separate electoral symbols were assigned
to both these groups. What are they?

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During the by-election for this constituency in
January 2009, the electorate in a single
constituency were bribed by misusing the official
machinery. Henceforth this methodology became
popular and hence this methodology is know as _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Formula!. What is the name of
the formula?

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Thirumangalam Formula
During the by-election for this constituency in
January 2009, the electorate in a single
constituency were bribed by misusing the official
machinery. Henceforth this methodology became
popular and hence this methodology is know as _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Formula!. What is the name of
the formula?

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In 2009, from the Sivaganga parliamentary
constituency, Mr.Chidambaram was declared
winner by a margin of 3,354 votes after 21 rounds
of counting. But the AIADMK candidate challenged
the verdict and filed a case, which prolonged for
several years? Who was the AIADMK candidate ?

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In 2009, from the Sivaganga parliamentary
constituency, Mr.Chidambaram was declared
winner by a margin of 3,354 votes after 21 rounds
of counting. But the AIADMK candidate challenged
the verdict and filed a case, which prolonged for
several years? Who was the AIADMK candidate ?
Raja Kannappan

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During the 12th Lok Sabha Vajpayee called for a Vote of Confidence
after AIADMK had withdrawn support to the government. In the end
Vajpayee lost the Vote of Confidence by 1 vote, the Opposition had
polled 270 votes and the BJP 269. Mr.X had to vote "against" the
Confidence Motion as directed by AIADMK. But because of a
Technical Error instead of “No” the machine displayed “Abstained”
The voting machine showed that Mr. X abstained from voting. The
technical issue was acknowledged by the Parliament Team but they
didn't rectify it. This led to AIADMK leader to think Muthiah plotted
to save the Vajpayee Government and expelled him from the party.
Identify Mr.X

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31Sedapatti Muthiah
During the 12th Lok Sabha Vajpayee called for a Vote of Confidence
after AIADMK had withdrawn support to the government. In the end
Vajpayee lost the Vote of Confidence by 1 vote, the Opposition had
polled 270 votes and the BJP 269. Mr.X had to vote "against" the
Confidence Motion as directed by AIADMK. But because of a
Technical Error instead of “No” the machine displayed “Abstained”
The voting machine showed that Mr. X abstained from voting. The
technical issue was acknowledged by the Parliament Team but they
didn't rectify it. This led to AIADMK leader to think Muthiah plotted
to save the Vajpayee Government and expelled him from the party.
Identify Mr.X

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This Union Labour minister from Tamilnadu in P V
Narasimha Rao government had quit the
government protesting against the interim award
of the Cauvery Tribunal complaining it was not
enough. He could never come back to the
government in the rest of its term. Who is he?

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33Vazhapadi Ramamurthy
This Union Labour minister from Tamilnadu in P V
Narasimha Rao government had quit the
government protesting against the interim award
of the Cauvery Tribunal complaining it was not
enough. He could never come back to the
government in the rest of its term. Who is he?

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When a cartoon Ananda Vikatanpublished in its issue of
March 29, 1987 the Speaker claiming `sky-high powers'
passed the judgement to arrest the editor. Finally the
verdict was quashed by the court and the editor was
compensated with Rs.1000. A picture frame featuring the
scanned image of a cheque, two 500 rupee notes and two
paper cuttings hangs like a trophy on a wall behind the
Vikatan group Editor S. Balasubramanian's chair. Who was
the Speaker who gave the controversial order.?

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35P.H.Pandian
When a cartoon Ananda Vikatanpublished in its issue of
March 29, 1987 the Speaker claiming `sky-high powers'
passed the judgement to arrest the editor. Finally the
verdict was quashed by the court and the editor was
compensated with Rs.1000. A picture frame featuring the
scanned image of a cheque, two 500 rupee notes and two
paper cuttings hangs like a trophy on a wall behind the
Vikatan group Editor S. Balasubramanian's chair. Who was
the Speaker who gave the controversial order?

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He entered into the Indian Police Service in 1953. He wrote the civil
service exam again next year and was accepted into the Indian
Administrative Service. He joined the IAS as a trainee in 1955. An
officer of the IAS, he held the following posts. Who is this celebrity?
Director, Department of Atomic Energy
Joint secretary, Department of Space
Secretary, Department of Agricultures, Government of Tamil Nadu
Member (Personnel), Oil & Natural Gas Commission
Additional Secretary, Department of Space
Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Defence, and
Secretary, Internal Security
Director ,Government Transport, Government of Tamil Nadu.

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He entered into the Indian Police Service in 1953. He wrote the civil
service exam again next year and was accepted into the Indian
Administrative Service. He joined the IAS as a trainee in 1955. An
officer of the IAS, he held the following posts. Who is this celebrity?
Director, Department of Atomic Energy
Joint secretary, Department of Space
Secretary, Department of Agricultures, Government of Tamil Nadu
Member (Personnel), Oil & Natural Gas Commission
Additional Secretary, Department of Space
Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Defence, and
Secretary, Internal Security
Director ,Government Transport, Government of Tamil Nadu.
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Who is missing in this sequence of Chief Election
Commissioners from Tamilnadu?

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39T.S.Krishnamurthi
Who is missing in this sequence of Chief Election
Commissioners from Tamilnadu?

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He hails from Needamangalam and became a
graduate of Chemistry from St. Joseph's College.
Got gold medal during his PG in Chemistry from
Delhi University. He has been awarded the Padma
Bhushan in 2015. Currently he is the chairperson of
Kalakshetra. Whom are we discussing about?

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N. Gopalaswami, former Chief Election Commissioner
of India (CEC)
He hails from Needamangalam and became a
graduate of Chemistry from St. Joseph's College.
Got gold medal during his PG in Chemistry from
Delhi University. He has been awarded the Padma
Bhushan in 2015. Currently he is the chairperson of
Kalakshetra. Whom are we discussing about?

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A close associate of Kamarajar, continued to lead the party
Congress (O) after Kamarajar’s death, In 1977 he merged
the Congress(O) with the Janata Party. Elected to the Lok
Sabha as a Janata Party candidate from the Madras Central
constituency in 1977, he served as Union Minister for
Energy in the Morarji Desai Cabinet. After the fall of the
Morarji Desai Government in 1979, he joined the
Congress(I) and became the Governor of Kerala. Who is he?

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43Pa.Ramachandran
A close associate of Kamarajar, continued to lead the party
Congress (O) after Kamarajar’s death, In 1977 he merged
the Congress(O) with the Janata Party. Elected to the Lok
Sabha as a Janata Party candidate from the Madras Central
constituency in 1977, he served as Union Minister for
Energy in the Morarji Desai Cabinet. After the fall of the
Morarji Desai Government in 1979, he joined the
Congress(I) and became the Governor of Kerala. Who is he?

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This actor has been in films with five chief ministers.
Played the lead in the plays written, directed and
acted by Annadurai, former chief minister of Tamil
Nadu. Also appeared in plays with another chief
minister of Tamil Nadu, M.Karunanidhi. Acted in
films with MGR and J.Jayalalitha who both later
became chief ministers of Tamil Nadu later. Who is
this actor?

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45Manorama
This actor has been in films with five chief ministers.
Played the lead in the plays written, directed and
acted by Annadurai, former chief minister of Tamil
Nadu. Also appeared in plays with another chief
minister of Tamil Nadu, M.Karunanidhi. Acted in
films with MGR and J.Jayalalitha who both later
became chief ministers of Tamil Nadu later. Who is
this actor?

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On what occasions the magazine Thuglak
came with a black cover?

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To protest against Emergency imposed by
Indira Gandhi and
when the Babri Masjid was pulled down
On what occasions the magazine Thuglak
came with a black cover?

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Who were the first two non-congress Union
Ministers from Tamilnadu in Indian cabinet?

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Aravinda Bala Pajanor and Sathiyavani Muthu from
ADMK in Charan Sing’s cabinet
Who were the first two non-congress Union
Ministers from Tamilnadu in Indian cabinet?

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Who is this popular politician from Tamilnadu who
served in these positions?
1977-80 – Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North East
1980-84 – Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North East
1988–94 – Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh
1998-99 – Lok Sabha MP from Madurai
2016- Rajya Sabha MP, Nominated Category

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51Dr.Subramanian Swamy
Who is this popular politician from Tamilnadu who
served in these positions?
1977-80 – Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North East
1980-84 – Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North East
1988–94 – Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh
1998-99 – Lok Sabha MP from Madurai
2016- Rajya Sabha MP, Nominated Category

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