Q.231
Medium
Which Tamil Nadu district is the largest salt-producing region in India?
A Kanyakumari
B Tirunelveli
C Ramanathapuram
D Thoothukudi
Correct Answer:
D. Thoothukudi Explanation:
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is the largest salt-producing district in India, known for its salt pans and salt production.
Q.232
Medium
The Mangrove Conservation Initiative in Tamil Nadu primarily focuses on protecting mangroves in which region?
A Vedanthangal
B Pichavaram
C Pulicat Lake
D Kodaikanal
Correct Answer:
B. Pichavaram Explanation:
Pichavaram in Chengalpattu district has one of the largest mangrove forests in India and is a focus of conservation efforts.
Q.233
Medium
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of which mineral in India?
A Iron Ore
B Limestone
C Ilmenite
D Mica
Correct Answer:
C. Ilmenite Explanation:
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest producer of Ilmenite (titanium ore) in India after Odisha, with significant deposits in coastal areas.
Q.234
Medium
Which ancient Chola ruler commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
A Rajaraja Chola I
B Rajendra Chola I
C Parantaka Chola
D Karikala Chola
Correct Answer:
A. Rajaraja Chola I Explanation:
Rajaraja Chola I, who ruled from 985-1014 CE, commissioned the construction of the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Q.235
Medium
Which Tamil Nadu district has the highest literacy rate according to the 2021 census?
A Kanyakumari
B Nilgiris
C Chennai
D Coimbatore
Correct Answer:
A. Kanyakumari Explanation:
Kanyakumari district consistently maintains one of the highest literacy rates in Tamil Nadu, exceeding 92% in recent census data.
Q.236
Medium
The Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the world's richest temples, is located in which neighboring state but has strong cultural ties with Tamil Nadu?
A Andhra Pradesh
B Karnataka
C Telangana
D Kerala
Correct Answer:
A. Andhra Pradesh Explanation:
The Tirupati Balaji Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh but has profound cultural and religious significance to Tamil devotees and Tamil culture.
Q.237
Medium
Which ancient Tamil grammar work is considered the oldest surviving grammar of a Dravidian language?
A Tolkaappiyam
B Silappatikaram
C Manimekhalai
D Akananuru
Correct Answer:
A. Tolkaappiyam Explanation:
Tolkaappiyam is the oldest extant Tamil grammar text, composed by Tolkaappiyar, and is foundational to Tamil linguistic studies.
Q.238
Medium
Tamil Nadu is home to which major automobile manufacturing hub in India?
A Chennai
B Coimbatore
C Madurai
D Tiruppur
Correct Answer:
A. Chennai Explanation:
Chennai (formerly Madras) is a major automobile and manufacturing hub in India, hosting plants of companies like Hyundai, Ford, and BMW.
Q.239
Medium
Which Tamil Nadu-based textile city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?
A Tiruppur
B Erode
C Coimbatore
D Madurai
Correct Answer:
A. Tiruppur Explanation:
Tiruppur is renowned as the 'Manchester of South India' for its significant cotton and textile manufacturing industry and exports.
Q.240
Medium
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, connects which two major towns in Tamil Nadu?
A Ooty to Coonoor
B Coonoor to Mettupalayam
C Ooty to Mettupalayam
D Coonoor to Udagamandalam
Correct Answer:
C. Ooty to Mettupalayam Explanation:
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the foothills to Ooty (Udagamandalam) in the Nilgiri Hills, built during the British era.
