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History, Culture, Heritage and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu practice questions (Group 4)

Questions 19 to 20 of 20

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  1. Question 19

    Where was Ramalinga Adigal, known as Vallalar, born?

    1. A. Vadalur
    2. B. Erode
    3. C. Kanchipuram
    4. D. Marudhur
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. Marudhur

    Ramalinga Adigal (1823-1874), known as Vallalar, was born at Marudhur near Chidambaram.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (வரலாறு அலகு 5 19ஆம் நூற்றாண்டில் சமூக சமய சீர்திருத்த இயக்கங்கள், p. 64 (PDF p. 70))

  2. Question 20

    What did Ramalinga call the love and compassion shown to all living beings, including plants?

    1. A. Self-respect
    2. B. Jeevakarunyam
    3. C. Sanmargam
    4. D. Thiruvarutpa
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Jeevakarunyam

    Ramalinga called his love and compassion for all living beings, including plants, jeevakarunyam.

    Source: சமூக அறிவியல், பத்தாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard X, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (வரலாறு அலகு 5 19ஆம் நூற்றாண்டில் சமூக சமய சீர்திருத்த இயக்கங்கள், p. 64 (PDF p. 70))

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