C. Durairaj
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- January 4, 2014
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|C. Durairaj (died 5 January 2014) was an Indian politician and presently serving Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Sedapatti constituency in 2001 and 2006 elections.
He served as the Minister for Local Administration of Tamil Nadu from May 2001 - August 2002.
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1.On what date did C. Durairaj pass away?
- A.1 January 2013
- B.5 January 2014correct
- C.12 March 2012
- D.10 February 2015
C. Durairaj died on 5 January 2014.
Source: biography opening
2.C. Durairaj served as a member of which legislative body?
- A.Supreme Court of India
- B.Legislative Assembly of Tamil Naducorrect
- C.Parliament of India
- D.High Court of Madras
C. Durairaj was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.
Source: biography opening
3.C. Durairaj was affiliated with which political party during his elections?
- A.Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- B.Indian National Congress
- C.Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagamcorrect
- D.Bharatiya Janata Party
C. Durairaj was elected to the assembly as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate.
Source: biography opening
4.From which constituency was C. Durairaj elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly?
- A.Sedapatticorrect
- B.Madurai
- C.Coimbatore
- D.Chennai
C. Durairaj was elected from the Sedapatti constituency.
Source: biography opening
5.In which years was C. Durairaj elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly?
- A.2005 and 2010
- B.1995 and 2000
- C.2001 and 2006correct
- D.1998 and 2004
C. Durairaj was elected to the assembly in the 2001 and 2006 elections.
Source: biography opening
6.What ministerial position did C. Durairaj hold in Tamil Nadu?
- A.Minister for Education
- B.Minister for Health
- C.Minister for Local Administrationcorrect
- D.Minister for Finance
C. Durairaj served as the Minister for Local Administration of Tamil Nadu.
Source: biography opening
7.During which period did C. Durairaj serve as the Minister for Local Administration?
- A.May 2001 - August 2002correct
- B.May 2000 - August 2001
- C.June 2002 - September 2003
- D.January 2001 - January 2003
C. Durairaj served as the Minister for Local Administration from May 2001 to August 2002.
Source: biography opening
8.What was the political profession of C. Durairaj?
- A.Teacher
- B.Journalist
- C.Lawyer
- D.Politiciancorrect
C. Durairaj was identified as an Indian politician.
Source: biography opening
9.In which country was C. Durairaj a politician?
- A.Pakistan
- B.Sri Lanka
- C.Bangladesh
- D.Indiacorrect
C. Durairaj was an Indian politician.
Source: biography opening
10.C. Durairaj represented which state in the legislative assembly?
- A.Kerala
- B.Tamil Naducorrect
- C.Andhra Pradesh
- D.Karnataka
C. Durairaj served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.
Source: biography opening
11.What was C. Durairaj's role in the legislative assembly?
- A.Minister for Local Administrationcorrect
- B.Opposition Leader
- C.Speaker
- D.Chief Minister
C. Durairaj served as the Minister for Local Administration.
Source: biography opening
12.In which election was C. Durairaj successful for the second time?
- A.2001
- B.2011
- C.1996
- D.2006correct
C. Durairaj was elected in 2001 and 2006.
Source: biography opening
13.Which of the following describes C. Durairaj's political party membership?
- A.Communist Party of India
- B.Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagamcorrect
- C.Indian National Congress
- D.Janata Dal
C. Durairaj was a member of the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
Source: biography opening
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