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Leaders of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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Who was the founder and first General Secretary of the AIADMK?

  1. M. G. Ramachandran

  2. J. Jayalalithaa

  3. M. Karunanidhi

  4. C. N. Annadurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M. G. Ramachandran, also known as MGR, founded the AIADMK in 1972 after a split from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

Who succeeded M. G. Ramachandran as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the General Secretary of the AIADMK?

  1. M. Karunanidhi

  2. J. Jayalalithaa

  3. V. N. Janaki

  4. K. Kamaraj


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

J. Jayalalithaa, also known as Amma, took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the General Secretary of the AIADMK after the death of M. G. Ramachandran in 1987.

What was the period of J. Jayalalithaa's first term as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

  1. 1991-1996

  2. 2001-2006

  3. 2011-2016

  4. 1987-1991


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J. Jayalalithaa's first term as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu lasted from 1991 to 1996.

How many times did J. Jayalalithaa serve as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

J. Jayalalithaa served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for four terms: 1991-1996, 2001-2006, 2011-2014, and 2015-2016.

Who took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the General Secretary of the AIADMK after the death of J. Jayalalithaa in 2016?

  1. O. Panneerselvam

  2. V. K. Sasikala

  3. Edappadi K. Palaniswami

  4. M. K. Stalin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

O. Panneerselvam, also known as OPS, initially took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the General Secretary of the AIADMK after the death of J. Jayalalithaa.

What was the reason behind the split in the AIADMK in 2017?

  1. Ideological differences

  2. Personal rivalry

  3. Power struggle

  4. Financial disputes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The split in the AIADMK in 2017 was primarily due to a power struggle between O. Panneerselvam and V. K. Sasikala, who was close to J. Jayalalithaa.

Who was expelled from the AIADMK in 2017 and later formed the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK)?

  1. O. Panneerselvam

  2. V. K. Sasikala

  3. Edappadi K. Palaniswami

  4. M. K. Stalin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

V. K. Sasikala was expelled from the AIADMK in 2017 and subsequently formed the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK).

Which leader was known as the 'Iron Lady of Tamil Nadu'?

  1. M. G. Ramachandran

  2. J. Jayalalithaa

  3. M. Karunanidhi

  4. C. N. Annadurai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

J. Jayalalithaa was often referred to as the 'Iron Lady of Tamil Nadu' due to her strong leadership and decisive style of governance.

What was the name of the welfare scheme introduced by the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu that provided free rice to families below the poverty line?

  1. Amma Unavagam

  2. Kalaignar Unavagam

  3. MGR Unavagam

  4. Anna Unavagam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The AIADMK government under J. Jayalalithaa introduced the 'Amma Unavagam' scheme, which provided free rice to families below the poverty line.

Which AIADMK leader was known as the 'Puratchi Thalaivar' (Revolutionary Leader)?

  1. M. G. Ramachandran

  2. J. Jayalalithaa

  3. M. Karunanidhi

  4. C. N. Annadurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M. G. Ramachandran was popularly known as the 'Puratchi Thalaivar' (Revolutionary Leader) for his charismatic leadership and his role in bringing about social and political changes in Tamil Nadu.

What was the name of the AIADMK's election symbol?

  1. Two Leaves

  2. Rising Sun

  3. Hand

  4. Elephant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The AIADMK's election symbol is the 'Two Leaves', which represents growth, prosperity, and unity.

Which AIADMK leader was known as the 'Makkal Thilagam' (People's Leader)?

  1. M. G. Ramachandran

  2. J. Jayalalithaa

  3. M. Karunanidhi

  4. C. N. Annadurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M. G. Ramachandran was also known as the 'Makkal Thilagam' (People's Leader) due to his immense popularity among the masses.

Who was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from the AIADMK?

  1. O. Panneerselvam

  2. V. K. Sasikala

  3. Edappadi K. Palaniswami

  4. M. K. Stalin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

O. Panneerselvam served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from the AIADMK.

Which AIADMK leader was known as the 'Thalaivar' (Leader)?

  1. M. G. Ramachandran

  2. J. Jayalalithaa

  3. M. Karunanidhi

  4. C. N. Annadurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M. G. Ramachandran was often referred to as the 'Thalaivar' (Leader) by his supporters and followers.

What was the name of the AIADMK's official newspaper?

  1. Namadhu Amma

  2. Kalaignar Murasoli

  3. Dinamalar

  4. The Hindu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The AIADMK's official newspaper is called 'Namadhu Amma' (Our Mother).

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