Tamilnadu state GK MCQ

1. Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu specialize in the cultivation of:

Cashew nuts
Coconut
Rice
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCoastal districts of Tamil Nadu specialize in the cultivation of:

2. Tamil Nadu’s forest cover is approximately:

Less than 10% of its geographical area
15-20% of its geographical area
25-33% of its geographical area
More than 35% of its geographical area

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu’s forest cover is approximately:

3. Tamil Nadu has deposits of this mineral used in the manufacturing of steel:

Iron Ore
Manganese
Copper
Zinc

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu has deposits of this mineral used in the manufacturing of steel:

4. Major ports in Tamil Nadu for handling cargo and trade include:

Chennai and Tuticorin
Chennai and Kochi
Madurai and Coimbatore
Coimbatore and Trichy

Detailed SolutionMajor ports in Tamil Nadu for handling cargo and trade include:

5. One of the oldest universities in India, located in Chennai, is the:

University of Madras
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Banaras Hindu University
Aligarh Muslim University

Detailed SolutionOne of the oldest universities in India, located in Chennai, is the:

6. Sand mining in riverbeds can lead to:

Bank erosion
Decline in water table
Loss of aquatic life
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSand mining in riverbeds can lead to:

7. Most rivers in Tamil Nadu are dependent on rainfall, making them:

Perennial
Seasonal
Glacier-fed
Tidal

Detailed SolutionMost rivers in Tamil Nadu are dependent on rainfall, making them:

8. Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of this oilseed crop:

Groundnut (Peanut)
Mustard
Sunflower
Sesame

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu is a leading producer of this oilseed crop:

9. Subramania Bharati, a renowned poet and freedom fighter, inspired nationalism through his:

Powerful writings
Speeches
Participation in armed struggle
Social activism

Detailed SolutionSubramania Bharati, a renowned poet and freedom fighter, inspired nationalism through his:

10. Micro-irrigation techniques like drip irrigation are promoted in Tamil Nadu to:

Improve water-use efficiency
Reduce wastage
Cultivate water-intensive crops
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMicro-irrigation techniques like drip irrigation are promoted in Tamil Nadu to:

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