Indian National Movement PYQ – Role Of Tamil Nadu In The Freedom Struggle – Part 1 (Q 1–32)

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Indian National Movement PYQ – Role Of Tamil Nadu In The Freedom Struggle – Part 1 (Q 1–32) – 22 questions, subject: Indian National Movement. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
GROUP 2 & 2A MAINS (ரத்தான தேர்வு) – 2026
Which of the following is the wrong statement?
(1) The Palayakkarar system began in 1585
(2) Velu Nachiyar was the daughter of Chellamuthu Sethupathi, the King of Ramanathapuram
(3) Kattabomman was hanged at the old fort of Kayathar on October 16, 1789
(4) South Indian Rebellion, 1801

Correct Answer: D [(1) and (3)]

Explanation:

The Palayakkarar system was introduced by Viswanatha Nayak with Ariyanathar in 1529, not 1585, so statements (1) and (3) are wrong.

2.  
GROUP 1 – 2022
Which of the following statement(s) correct about Madras Native Association?
(i) The first political organisation started in India
(ii) The Madras Native Association began to function on 1852
(iii) The founder of the Madras Native Association was G. Lakshminarasu Chetty
(iv) The leader of the Madras Native Association was Anandha Charlu

Correct Answer: C [(ii) and (iii) only]

Explanation:

The Madras Native Association was founded in 1852 by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty and others, so statements (ii) and (iii) are correct.

3.  
ROAD INSPECTOR – 2023
Match the following:
(a) Dravidian Home – 1. Maraimalai Adigal
(b) Thozhilalan – 2. Rettaimalai Srinivasan
(c) Tani Tamil Iyakkam – 3. Singaravelan
(d) Jeeviya Saritha Surukkam – 4. Natesanar

Correct Answer: A [4 3 1 2]

Explanation:

C. Natesanar founded the Dravidian Home, Singaravelar published Thozhilalan, Maraimalai Adigal led the Tani Tamil movement and Rettaimalai Srinivasan the other body, giving 4 3 1 2.

4.  
ROAD INSPECTOR – 2023
Where was Captain Lakshmi Sehgal born?

Correct Answer: A [Chennai]

Explanation:

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal (Lakshmi Swaminathan) was born in Madras (Chennai) on 24 October 1914.

5.  
ACF – 2023
Vira Pandiya Kattabomman was the one who fought against the British, hanged to death at

Correct Answer: A [Kayattaru]

Explanation:

Veerapandiya Kattabomman was hanged on 16 October 1799 at Kayathar near Tirunelveli on Major Bannerman's orders.

6.  
ACF – 2023
Which are the correct statements about Jeevanandam?
(i) Jeevanandam founded an ashram Unmai Vilakka Nilayam.
(ii) He did not participate in the temple entry struggle at Susindram.
(iii) Jeevanandam did not establish Gandhi ashram in Siruvayal.
(iv) He was involved in Vaikkom Struggle.

Correct Answer: D [(i) and (iv) only]

Explanation:

Jeevanandam founded the ashram Unmai Vilakka Nilayam and took part in the 1924 Vaikom Satyagraha, so statements (i) and (iv) are correct.

7.  
DEO – 2023
Which of the following was organised to educate by the Madras Mahajana Sabha in 1884?

Correct Answer: C [Political Education]

Explanation:

The Madras Mahajana Sabha, founded in 1884, was organised to give political education and to voice public opinion to the government.

8.  
DEO – 2023
The following is not a reason for organising the Vaikkom Satyagraha [TNPSC வினாத்தாளில் உள்ளபடி; சரியானது: Which of the following were the reasons for organising the Vaikkom Satyagraha?]
(i) To restore the rights of the Ezhavas and other untouchables in Kerala
(ii) In Kerala the Ezhalavas and other untouchables were forbidden worshiping in temples
(iii) In Kerala the Ezhalavas and other untouchables were not allowed to enter into the public streets
(iv) In Kerala the British Government Banned the Kerala Congress

Correct Answer: C [(i), (ii), and (iii) are correct]

Explanation:

The Vaikom Satyagraha was launched because oppressed castes were denied entry to the temple and the roads around it in Travancore, so (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

9.  
AJ – 2023
I. One of the reasons for the non-brahmin movement in South India was that the brahmins took more advantage of modern education and hence secured more government jobs.
II. Therefore there were demands for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions.
Which of the statements is/are true?

Correct Answer: C [I and II]

Explanation:

Brahmins dominated modern education and government jobs, which led to the non-Brahmin movement, so statements I and II are correct.

10.  
AJ – 2023
The first SC person from Tamil Nadu to represent Tamils in the Legislative Council in 1920 was

Correct Answer: A [M.C. Rajah]

Explanation:

M.C. Rajah was the first Dalit from Tamil Nadu in the Madras Legislative Council in 1920.

11.  
CESGS – 2023
Choose the correct answer: The Madras Native Association was founded in the year

Correct Answer: B [1852]

Explanation:

The Madras Native Association was founded in 1852 by Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty and others, mostly merchants.

12.  
CESGS – 2023
Choose the correct answer about Muthulakshmi Ammaiyar.

Correct Answer: A [Doctor]

Explanation:

Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy was a medical doctor and in 1926 became India's first woman legislator in the Madras Legislative Council.

13.  
CSSS – 2023
Sivasubramanianar was executed on 13 September 1799 at

Correct Answer: B [Nagalapuram]

Explanation:

Sivasubramaniyanar, Kattabomman's minister, was arrested after the Kolarpatti clash and executed at Nagalapuram on 13 September 1799.

14.  
CSSS – 2023
Pick the odd one out: Rettaimalai Srinivasan
  1. Founded the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893.
  1. Participated in the First and Second Round Table Conferences held in London.
  1. Frequently wrote columns under the pseudonym of "Chitraputtiran".
  1. Was a signatory to the Poona pact of 1932

Correct Answer: C [3 only]

Explanation:

Chitrabuthiran was the pen name of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy in Kudi Arasu, not of Rettaimalai Srinivasan, so only statement 3 is the odd one.

15.  
CSSS – 2023
Father of Velunachiyar was

Correct Answer: B [Chellamuthu Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathy]

Explanation:

Velu Nachiyar, born in 1730, was the only daughter of Chellamuthu Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathi, the king of Ramnad.

16.  
CSSS – 2023
________ is called the 'Lion of Sivaganga'.

Correct Answer: B [Chinna Marudhu]

Explanation:

Chinna Marudu, younger of the Marudu brothers who fought the British, is known as the Lion of Sivaganga.

17.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2025 · GROUP 3A – 2023
________ hoisted the national flag atop Fort St. George on 26th January 1932.

Correct Answer: D [Bhashyam]

Explanation:

Bhashyam (Arya) hoisted the national flag atop Fort St. George, Madras, on 26 January 1932.

18.  
GROUP 3A – 2023
Kattabomman was hanged to death; the execution was carried out by

Correct Answer: B [Major Bannerman]

Explanation:

Major Bannerman, who led the forces sent to Tirunelveli, held the mock trial and had Kattabomman hanged in 1799.

19.  
GROUP 3A – 2023
Who was the first woman to pay penalty for violation of salt laws during the Civil Disobedience Movement in Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: A [Rukmani Lakshmipathi]

Explanation:

Rukmani Lakshmipathi was the first woman in Tamil Nadu to pay a penalty for violating the salt laws during the Civil Disobedience Movement.

20.  
VETERINARY ASSISTANT – 2023
Who established and led the Paraiyar Mahajana Sabha which later became Adi-Dravida Mahajana Sabha?

Correct Answer: B [Rettamalai Srinivasan]

Explanation:

Rettaimalai Srinivasan founded the Paraiyar Mahajana Sabha, which became the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893.

21.  
ARGS – 2020
The non-brahmin movement was started in the year

Correct Answer: A [1916]

Explanation:

The non-Brahmin movement began in 1916 with the founding of the South Indian Liberal Federation (Justice Party) in Madras.

22.  
VAS-AGHS – 2020
Who was the king of England when collector Ash was murdered by Vanjinathan at Maniyatchi?

Correct Answer: C [George - V]

Explanation:

Collector Ashe was shot by Vanchinathan at Maniyachi on 17 June 1911, when George V was King of England.

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