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1.  
Traditionally, the land of Tamils is presented as containing 5 major physiographic divisions. Match the following :
(a) Kurinji – 1. Fertile region
(b) Mullai – 2. Forest region
(c) Marudham – 3. Coastal region
(d) Neidhal – 4. Mountainous region

Correct Answer: D [4 2 1 3]

Notes:

Kurinji–hills, Mullai–forest, Marudham–fertile plains, Neidhal–coast in the Tamil land divisions. [ADGS 2021]

2.  
The five new districts created in 2019 in Tamil Nadu are _____.

Correct Answer: A [Tirupattur, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Chengalpattu, Tenkasi]

Notes:

In 2019, Tenkasi, Kallakurichi, Chengalpattu, Tirupattur and Ranipet districts were created. [PTGS 2021]

3.  
Match the following:
(a) Senji – 1. Stala durga
(b) Anaimalai – 2. Vana durga
(c) Vellore – 3. Giri durga
(d) Panchalankurichi – 4. Jala durga

Correct Answer: C [3 2 4 1]

Notes:

Senji (Gingee)–hill fort, Anaimalai–forest fort, Vellore–water fort, Panchalankurichi–land fort. [Group 2 2022]

4.  
Tamil Nadu is the _____ largest Indian state by area.

Correct Answer: B [10th]

Notes:

With 1,30,058 sq km, Tamil Nadu is the 10th largest Indian state by area. [CAGS 2022]

5.  
_____ is called the 'Troy of the East'.

Correct Answer: B [Senji Fort]

Notes:

Senji (Gingee) Fort in Villupuram district is called the 'Troy of the East'. [CEGS 2022]

6.  
Tamil Nadu receives maximum rainfall during the _____ period.

Correct Answer: A [From October to December]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu gets most of its rainfall in the October–December north-east monsoon. [PSY 2022]

7.  
The main cause for landslides in the Nilgiris district is _____.

Correct Answer: B [Heavy rain]

Notes:

Heavy rainfall is the main cause of landslides in the Nilgiris. [Executive Officer Gr. III (HR&CE) 2022]

8.  
Which state has the highest percentage of Urban Population in India as per 2011 census?

Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]

Notes:

Per the 2011 Census, Tamil Nadu (48.4%) had the highest urban share among major states. [Junior Rehabilitation Officer 2023]

9.  
Which of the following are the major tribes of Tamil Nadu?
(i) Kurumbas
(ii) Paniyan
(iii) Toda
(iv) Bhaina

Correct Answer: C [(i), (ii) and (iii)]

Notes:

Kurumbas, Paniyans and Todas are Tamil Nadu tribes; the Bhaina are not. [Jailor 2022]

10.  
Assertion (A): Tamil Nadu is entirely dependent on rain for recharging its water resources.
Reason (R): The failure of monsoon leads to acute water scarcity and severe drought in Tamil Nadu.

Correct Answer: B [Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)]

Notes:

Since Tamil Nadu's water depends on rain, monsoon failure causes drought. [Jailor 2022]

11.  
Which district of Tamil Nadu has not yet been bifurcated?

Correct Answer: C [Kanyakumari]

Notes:

Kanyakumari district has not been bifurcated. [Bursar 2023]

12.  
_____ is the state flower of Tamil Nadu.

Correct Answer: D [Gloriosa superba]

Notes:

Gloriosa superba (Senkanthal) is the state flower of Tamil Nadu. [Bursar 2023]

13.  
Tamil Nadu has a coastline of _____ km.

Correct Answer: B [1076]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu has a coastline of about 1,076 km. [Combined Engineering Subordinate Service 2023]

14.  
Choose the right answer :
The North-East monsoon period in Tamil Nadu is _____.

Correct Answer: C [October – December]

Notes:

The north-east monsoon in Tamil Nadu falls from October to December. [Combined Engineering Subordinate Service 2023]

15.  
How many agro-climatic zones are there in Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: C [Seven]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu has seven agro-climatic zones. [Asst. Training Officer (Textile) 2023, DPGS 2022]

16.  
The state of Tamil Nadu had only _____ districts at the time of its formation.

Correct Answer: A [13]

Notes:

At its formation, Tamil Nadu (Madras State) had 13 districts. [Research Asst. (Animal Husbandry) 2023, Group 1B/1C 2024]

17.  
Which peak in the Western Ghats is correctly paired with its height?
Peaks – Height (m)

Correct Answer: D [Doddabetta – 2637]

Notes:

Doddabetta (2,637 m) in the Nilgiris is Tamil Nadu's highest peak. [CTS (ITI Posts) 2024]

18.  
The principal source of irrigation in Tamil Nadu is _____.

Correct Answer: C [Wells]

Notes:

Wells are the principal source of irrigation in Tamil Nadu. [Group 1B/1C 2024, Reporter 2022]

19.  
Match the following types of agriculture with their correct regions in Tamil Nadu.
(a) Subsistence intensive agriculture – 1. Banks of River Cauvery and Thenpennai
(b) Plantation Agriculture – 2. Practiced all over Tamil Nadu with few exceptions
(c) Mixed Farming – 3. Hill slopes of Eastern and Western Ghats

Correct Answer: C [2 3 1]

Notes:

Plantation agriculture is practised on the slopes of the Western and Eastern Ghats. [Special Competitive Exam 2025]

20.  
The major renewable energy source in Tamil Nadu is _____.

Correct Answer: A [Windmill]

Notes:

Wind power is Tamil Nadu's major renewable energy source; Muppandal is well known. [Group 2/2A 2025]

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