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optimisticprincepainter · 6 years ago

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At 94, DMK patriarch Karunanidhi had outlived generations of leaders before he breathed his last on Tuesday evening. In less than two years, Tamil Nadu has witnessed the deaths of arch nemeses, the two people who were the indisputed heads of their parties for decades preceding their passing. What could this mean for the state? And what legacy does the man who spent the best part of eight decades in politics leave behind? Perhaps he has more in common with Jayalalithaa than he would like to have thought. As it happened in her case, the moment of death marked a fight over the burial. In her case, relatives who had been estranged for years insisted on being part of the ceremonies. Her friend Sasikala became the protagonist and made an attempt at becoming her political heir. In Karunanidhi´s case, legal hurdles have reportedly prevented the Tamil Nadu government from allotting him a resting place on Marina Beach, where all the Dravidian party leaders of prominence over the last century are buried. There was drama enough, down to a midnight court hearing. Unlike Jayalalithaa, his family tree has enough offshoots to resemble a banyan. But like her, he has groomed no indisputed heir. For much of his life, his sons Stalin and Azhagiri were fighting for the title of lieutenant. Stalin eventually triumphed, but he did not ascend to the throne. He has not played a prominent enough role in the state’s politics to be seen outside the shadow of his father. He spent much of his life, even as a senior citizen, heading the youth wing of the party and being described as the “youth leader”. There appears to be a modicum of peace and cooperation between Stalin and his half-sister Kanimozhi, but one cannot quite predict how their father´s death will affect this dynamic. There is no clear heir to the throne, no one of whom Karunanidhi could say, as Annadurai once did of him, that the show will go on and that it will be directed by this specific person. Karunanidhi has often been praised for his way with words, and for the screenplays that brought him his fame and perhaps the Dravida parties to power in Tamil Nadu, once a Congress bastion. He is seen as a powerful orator, and a skilled writer. But he was also shrewd, navigating the state´s politics with acumen. He chose the medium for his writing that would have the maximum impact among the largest number of voters – cinema. While claiming to be progressive, down to declaring in assembly that one of his partners was his wife and the other was his daughter´s mother, he managed to pass sly, snide remarks about his arch rival Jayalalithaa´s chastity. Though Annadurai had proclaimed Karunanidhi his successor, the throne was not his for the taking. It was widely expected that V R Nedunchezhiyan would assume the reins after Annadurai´s death. His early years in the leadership of the DMK were marked by his rivalry with MGR, whose popularity he could not outdo. And so there were cases of corruption against the party, right from the early 1970s to 2010, when his daughter was accused in the 2G scam. The fact that the party survived, and that its frontline was largely unscathed, owes no small debt to Karunanidhi´s cunning. And so, what is the legacy he leaves behind, other than the linguistic chauvinism which saw Tamil Nadu change the names of its cities and signboards, and the propensity for self-immolation of party workers, another instance of which marked his death? In a rather morbid portent of what lies ahead, Karunanidhi almost literally seemed to turn in his grave – his body slid quite horrifically inside its coffin, complete with the day´s Murasoli newspaper lying on his remains, its headline announcing the death of its founder. We don´t know which way the Marans will swing, and what Azhagiri might do without his father to check his hostility towards his brother. With Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan both starting their own political parties, will another legacy continue – that of the state being run by people with little qualification aside from long careers in cinema – under the charge of new faces? Will the corruption charges overwhelm the party, or will the Stalin-Kanimozhi combine prove formidable? Is the double blow to Tamil Nadu strong enough to allow the BJP or Congress to claw their ways back into the state? Karunanidhi´s legacy, like the man himself, will perhaps present itself only through riddles and complicated allegiances. SIFY : 8th. Aug,18

THE LEGACY OF KARUNANIDHI IN TAMIL NADU AS WELL AS IN INDIAN POLITICS : At 94, DMK patriarch Karunanidhi had outlived generations of leaders before he breathed his last on Tuesday evening.

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batexamin · 7 years ago

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Brief Introduction about Tamil Nadu: About Tamil Nadu – The State of Tamil Nadu lies in the southern most part of India. Its official and widely spoken language is Tamil. There are 32 districts present in Tamil Nadu. Chennai formerly known as Madras is the Capital City of Tamil Nadu. Also, Chennai is the largest city of the state. Motto of the State is ‘Truth alone Triumph’. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. This state is the largest producer of banana , turmeric , tapioca and second largest producer of Mango , Coconut and ground nut.

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Wildlife sanctuaries: Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary Kalakaadu Mudanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary National Parks: Indira Gandhi National Park Mudumalai National Park Mukurthi National Park Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Guindy National Park Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary Biosphere Reserves: The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Agasthiyamalai Biosphere Reserve World Heritage Sites in Tamil Nadu: Brihdeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple at Jayakondam Airavateswara Temple at Darasuram Monuments of Mahabalipuram at Chennai Rivers and Dams: Aliyar Dam – Aliyar River Amaravathi Dam – Amaravati River Bhavanisagar Dam – Bhavani River Grand Anicut Dam (Kallanai) – Cauvery River Mettur Dam – Cauvery River Sathanur Dam – Pennaiyaru River Pechiparai Dam – Kodayar River Mukkadal Dam – Vambaru River Vaigai Dam – Vaigai River Famous Places in Tamil Nadu: Marina Beach, world’s second largest beach is located in Chennai the capital of Tamil Nadu. Meenakshi Amman Temple is a Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai. It was on the list of top 30 nominees for the “New Seven Wonders of the World”. Kanyakumari beach has its own importance were Bay of Bengal, Arabian sea and Indian ocean meets. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Museum, Thanjavur Temple are other famous places. Famous Dances: Bharat Natyan is the popular traditional dance of the state. Kolattam, Karagam, and Mayilattam are famous folk dances. Famous Personalities in Tamil Nadu: Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam, 11th President of India was born and raised in Tamil Nadu. Sir C.V Raman was a known Indian Physicist, won Nobel prize in Physics. The Great Indian Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan who made significant contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, and continued fractions was born in Erode,Tamil Nadu. M.S. Subbulakshmi was a famous carnatic vocalist belongs to Tamil Nadu. She was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. Viswanathan Anand origin of Tamil Nadu, is an Indian chess Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan is an Indian structural biologist, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry MS Swaminathan, Father of Green Revolution in India, belonged to Tamil Nadu. AR Rahman or the Mozart of Madras, the Academy Award Winner, is also from Tamil Nadu. Nuclear Power Stations: Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Kudankulam Thermal Power Stations: Neyveli Thermal Power Station, Cuddalore. Mettur Thermal Power Station, Salem. Ennore Thermal Power Station, Chennai. Other Facts Major Ports – Madras & Tuticorin Tirukkural, which was written nearly two millennia ago portrays a universal outlook. Tamil is the first Indian Language to attain Classical Language Status Tamil Nadu is often referred to as ‘a land of temples’ and Tamils are proud of the religious traditions and follow them strictly. The World’s First Granite Temple is the Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium is a cricket stadium in Chennai. The stadium was established in 1916 and it the oldest continuously used cricket stadium in the country.

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We have compiled some important frequently asked questions related to Tamilnadu GK with Answers 1. Which Chief minister have been appointed maximum number of times ? (A) M Karunanidhi (B) M G Ramachandran (C) J Jayalalithaa (D) C Raja gopalachari (Ans : A) 2. Tamilnadu Capital City Chennai is formerly known as ? (A) Madras (B) Chennapur (C) Chennapatti (D) None of these (Ans : A) 3. What is the area of Tamil Nadu? (A) 50,215 sq. mi. (B) 77,857 sq. mi. (C) 36,523 sq. mi. (D) 28,412 sq. mi. (Ans : A) 4. Total Number of Districts of Tamilnadu state ? (A) 34 (B) 32 (C) 28 (D) 30 (Ans : B) 5. Number of International Airports in Tamilnadu ? (A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 4 (D) 2 (Ans : C) 6. Which water body is to the east of Tamil Nadu? (A) Gulf of Kutch (B) Bay of Bengal (C) Gulf of Cambay (D) Arabian Sea (Ans : B) 7. Which state is to the west of Tamil Nadu? (A) Orissa (B) Kerala (C) Maharashtra (D) Nagaland (Ans : B) 8. Which ocean is to the south of Tamil Nadu? (A) Atlantic (B) Pacific (C) Indian (D) Antarctic (Ans : C) 9. Which strait separates Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka? (A) Cook (B) Torres (C) Davis (D) Palk (Ans : D)

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10. How was Tamil Nadu formerly known? (A) Madras (B) Ootacamund (C) Golconda (D) Vanga (Ans : A) 11. Which is the southernmost point of Tamil Nadu? (A) Blair Point (B) Cape Horn (C) Castle Point (D) Cape Comorin (Ans : D) 12. Which is the highest point in Tamil Nadu? (A) Kudremukh (B) Pachmarhi (C) Doda Betta (D) Guru Peak (Ans : C) 13. Which party came to power in Tamil Nadu in 1967? (A) CPI (B) TDP (C) PWP (D) DMK (Ans : D) 14. Who was Tamil Nadu’s first non-Congress chief minister? (A) C. Rajagopalachari (B) M. Karunanidhi (C) C. Annadurai (D) K. Kamaraj (Ans : C) 15. What is the state fruit of Tamilnadu ? (A) Banana (B) Mango (C) Guava (D) jackfruit (Ans : D)

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16. Mid day meal scheme in Tamilnadu was Introduced by Which former Chief minister ? (A) K Kamraj (B) M G Ramachandran (C) M Karunanidhi (D) None of these (Ans : A) 17. The DANIDA-TNAHCP initiative of Tamil nadu is related to which among the following sectors? (A) Infrastructure (B) Health (C) Education (D) Industry (Ans : B) 18. Total number of Loksabha Constituencies in Tamilnadu ? (A) 42 (B) 25 (C) 36 (D) 39 (Ans : D) 19. In how many zones, the Greater Chennai Police Commissionerate has been divided in Tamil Nadu? (A) Three (B) Four (C) Five (D) Six (Ans : B) 20. In which of the following district Indira Gandhi wild life sanctuary & national park is located ? (A) Dharmapuri district (B) Coimbatore district (C) Karur (D) Theni (Ans : B) 21. From the following Which Public sector bank headquarters is located in Tamilnadu state ? (A) Bank of Baroda (B) Canara bank (C) Union bank of India (D) Indian Overseas bank (Ans : B) 22. In which year, name Chennai from Madras was officially changed ? (A) 1993 (B) 1995 (C) 1997 (D) 1998 (Ans : B) 23. In which year, Madras State was renamed as Tamilnadu? (A) 1960 (B) 1963 (C) 1969 (D) 1972 (Ans : C) 24. What is the name of seat of Corporation of Chennai? (A) Chelmsford Building (B) Ripon Building (C) Cornwallis Building (D) Dalhousie Building (Ans : B) 25. Vijayalaya Chola established Which of the following as new capital ? (A) Madurai (B) Thanjavur (C) Krishnagiri (D) Tiruchi (Ans : B) 26. Koodal is old name of Which city ? (A) Tiruppur (B) Tirunelveli (C) Madurai (D) None of these (Ans : C)

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27. Which City is largest Knitwear exporter ? (A) Salem (B) Coimbatore (C) Andipatti (D) Tirupur (Ans : C) 28. From the following Which city is called “Manchestar of South India ” ? (A) Coimbatore (B) Chennai (C) Tirunelveli (D) Namakkal (Ans : A) 29. Which of the following state is North to Tamilnadu ? (A) Kerala (B) Karnataka (C) Andhra pradesh (D) None of these (Ans : C) 30. What is the Rank of Tamilnadu among Indian states by area ? (A) 14 (B) 3 (C) 9 (D) 11 (Ans : D) 31. Yercaud hill station is located in Which district ? (A) Tiruchirappalli (B) Salem (C) Erode (D) Tirunelveli (Ans : B) 32. Theni distict is split from Which district in 1997 ? (A) Madurai (B) Coimbatore (C) Tiruchirappalli (D) None of these (Ans : A) 33. In 1956 there are...................number of districts in Tamilnadu ? (A) 19 (B) 20 (C) 24 (D) 13 (Ans : D) 34. Whose nickname is “Mango of Salem” ? (A) K Kamaraj (B) PT Rajan (C) C Raja gopalachari (D) M Karunanidhi (Ans : C) 35. In which year Madras state was renamed as Tamilnadu ? (A) 1952 (B) 1962 (C) 1966 (D) 1969 (Ans : D) 36. “Amma Unavagam” scheme provides? (A) Subsidized fertilizers at low prices (B) Free Purified Water for families (C) Subsidized food at low prices (D) Free meals for pilgrims at Temples (Ans : C) 37. Who amongst the following is acknowledged as “king Maker” ? (A) M Karunanidhi (B) K Kamraj (C) C Rajagopalachari (D) None of these (Ans : B) 38. In Which year AIADMK party is founded ? (A) 1967 (B) 1974 (C) 1971 (D) 1972 (Ans : D) 39. Who is the founder of AIADMK ? (A) C Annadurai (B) M G Ramachandran (C) J Jayalalithaa (D) None of these (Ans : B)

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