States PCS: Tamil Nadu GK Questions for TNPSC Examinations
For all Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) exams including Group 1, Group 2, Group 4, VAO, and more.
11. Which traditional water structure in Tamil Nadu is commonly used for community-based rainwater harvesting?
[A] Temple Tank
[B] Oorani
[C] Kulam
[D] Yeri
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Correct Answer: B [Oorani]
Notes:
Ooranis are village-level water harvesting ponds in Tamil Nadu, vital for groundwater recharge and local water needs.
12. Which of the following estuarine systems in Tamil Nadu is designated as a Ramsar site and is renowned for its mangrove forests?
[A] Muthupet Estuary
[B] Adyar Estuary
[C] Vedaranyam Estuary
[D] Pichavaram Estuary
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Correct Answer: D [Pichavaram Estuary]
Notes:
Pichavaram Estuary, a Ramsar site in Cuddalore district, is famous for India’s second-largest mangrove forests.
13. Which hill region in Tamil Nadu is renowned for the rare Neelakurinji flower bloom that occurs every 12 years?
[A] Shevaroy Hills
[B] Anamalai Hills
[C] Nilgiri Hills
[D] Palani Hills
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Correct Answer: C [Nilgiri Hills]
Notes:
The Nilgiri Hills experience the Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) bloom every 12 years, highlighting their ecological significance within the Western Ghats.
