11. An example of fiscal stimulus during an economic downturn could be:

Increasing infrastructure spending
Cutting taxes
Reducing subsidies
Increasing interest rates

Detailed SolutionAn example of fiscal stimulus during an economic downturn could be:

12. A popular hill station in Tamil Nadu famous for its scenic beauty and pleasant climate is:

Ooty
Yercaud
Valparai
Kodaikanal

Detailed SolutionA popular hill station in Tamil Nadu famous for its scenic beauty and pleasant climate is:

13. The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission was renamed as the:

State Development Policy Council
NITI Aayog
Finance Commission
15th Finance Commission

Detailed SolutionThe Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission was renamed as the:

14. Policies aimed at addressing the root causes of migration in Tamil Nadu might focus on:

Promoting rural development
Sustainable agriculture practices
Access to education and healthcare
All of the above

Detailed SolutionPolicies aimed at addressing the root causes of migration in Tamil Nadu might focus on:

15. Many Tamil Nadu handicrafts have a deep connection to:

Religious rituals and practices
Community traditions and festivals
Depictions of nature and mythology
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMany Tamil Nadu handicrafts have a deep connection to:

16. The Tamil Nadu Livestock Development Agency (TNLD

plays a role in: a) Providing veterinary services
Distributing livestock breeds
Promoting fodder cultivation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Tamil Nadu Livestock Development Agency (TNLD

17. The Mettur Dam is an important source of:

Hydropower
Thermal power
Solar energy
Wind power

Detailed SolutionThe Mettur Dam is an important source of:

18. Unglazed terracotta figures of horses and deities are a traditional craft associated with:

Ayyanar temples
Village shrines
Harvest festivals
All of the above

Detailed SolutionUnglazed terracotta figures of horses and deities are a traditional craft associated with:

19. Conflicts sometimes arise between tribal communities and forest authorities over:

Access to forest resources
Eviction from protected areas
Implementation of conservation measures
All of the above

Detailed SolutionConflicts sometimes arise between tribal communities and forest authorities over:

20. The “Detroit of India” is located in:

Coimbatore
Chennai
Madurai
Tiruchirappalli

Detailed SolutionThe “Detroit of India” is located in: