11. Chennai is nicknamed the “Detroit of India” because of its concentration of:

Software companies
Electronics manufacturing
Automobile industries
Shipbuilding

Detailed SolutionChennai is nicknamed the “Detroit of India” because of its concentration of:

12. Tamil Nadu has a rich maritime trading history dating back to:

Ancient times
The Mughal period
Colonial era
Post-independence

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu has a rich maritime trading history dating back to:

13. The rise of caste-based political parties reflects:

The importance of caste identity in Tamil Nadu politics
Challenges to traditional power structures
Mobilization of marginalized communities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe rise of caste-based political parties reflects:

14. The district with the highest population density as per the latest Census in Tamil Nadu is:

Chennai
Coimbatore
Madurai
Kanchipuram

Detailed SolutionThe district with the highest population density as per the latest Census in Tamil Nadu is:

15. Promoting climate-resilient crops can help farmers in Tamil Nadu adapt to:

Increased salinity in coastal areas
Fluctuations in rainfall patterns
Soil erosion
All of the above

Detailed SolutionPromoting climate-resilient crops can help farmers in Tamil Nadu adapt to:

16. Spotting wild elephants is a major attraction in:

Annamalai Tiger Reserve
Guindy National Park
The Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve
Both a and c

Detailed SolutionSpotting wild elephants is a major attraction in:

17. ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’ scheme in Tamil Nadu is expected to contribute to:

Improvement in educational outcomes
Economic development
Reduction in gender disparities
All of the above

Detailed Solution‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’ scheme in Tamil Nadu is expected to contribute to:

18. Thorn scrub forests are found in:

Hot and dry regions of Tamil Nadu
High-altitude mountainous regions
Coastal areas
The Kaveri Delta

Detailed SolutionThorn scrub forests are found in:

19. The head of the police force in Tamil Nadu is the:

Director General of Police (DGP)
Inspector General of Police (IGP)
Superintendent of Police (SP)
Commissioner of Police

Detailed SolutionThe head of the police force in Tamil Nadu is the:

20. Tamil Nadu’s scheme guaranteeing 100 days of work in rural areas is a component of:

PMAY-G
Swachh Bharat Mission
MGNREGS
PM-KISAN

Detailed SolutionTamil Nadu’s scheme guaranteeing 100 days of work in rural areas is a component of: