11. Responsible tourism plays a role in:

Sustainable development around heritage sites
Protecting sites from damage and vandalism
Generating economic benefits for local communities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionResponsible tourism plays a role in:

12. Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of:

Limestone
Magnesite
Graphite
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu is a leading producer of:

13. The Mullaperiyar Dam is located in:

Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Tamil Nadu

Detailed SolutionThe Mullaperiyar Dam is located in:

14. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act of 1937 reflects the state’s policy on:

Sale and consumption of alcohol
Untouchability practices
Caste-based discrimination
Environmental protection

Detailed SolutionThe Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act of 1937 reflects the state’s policy on:

15. The first phase of the Census involves:

Data collection
House listing and house numbering
Data analysis
Data dissemination

Detailed SolutionThe first phase of the Census involves:

16. The Saraswathi Mahal Library in Thanjavur is renowned for its collection of:

Rare manuscripts and books
Mughal paintings
Folk art
Modern sculptures

Detailed SolutionThe Saraswathi Mahal Library in Thanjavur is renowned for its collection of:

17. The intricate geometric patterns of ‘kolams’ drawn with rice flour are considered:

Auspicious symbols
Artistic expressions
Ritualistic practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe intricate geometric patterns of ‘kolams’ drawn with rice flour are considered:

18. A source of high-quality protein produced in Tamil Nadu is:

Duck meat
Quail meat
Rabbit meat
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA source of high-quality protein produced in Tamil Nadu is:

19. Invasive species like Lantana camara and Prosopis juliflora can:

Displace native vegetation
Increase fire risk
Reduce biodiversity
All of the above

Detailed SolutionInvasive species like Lantana camara and Prosopis juliflora can:

20. Keezhadi excavations have revealed evidence of a sophisticated urban settlement dating back to the:

Sangam period
Pallava era
Chola empire
Vijayanagara period

Detailed SolutionKeezhadi excavations have revealed evidence of a sophisticated urban settlement dating back to the: