States PCS: Tamil Nadu GK Questions for TNPSC Examinations
21. What is the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu as per 2011 Census?
[A] 987
[B] 985
[C] 990
[D] 995
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Correct Answer: D [ 995 ]
Notes:
At the 2011 India census, the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu is 995 with 36,137,975 males and 36,009,055 females.
22. As per 2011 Census, which district of Tamil Nadu has least population?
[A] Theni
[B] Karur
[C] Sivaganga
[D] Perambalur
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Correct Answer: D [ Perambalur ]
Notes:
The population of Peramblur is 565,223 as per census 2011 and it is least among all districts. The population of Chennai (4,646,732) is highest.
23. Ekamabaranadhar temple of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu was built by__?
[A] Cholas
[B] Pandyas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Vijayanagar Emperors
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Correct Answer: D [ Vijayanagar Emperors ]
Notes:
Kanchipuram is known as the “city of a thousand temples. The 192 feet high temple tower of Ekamabaranadhar temple and the 100-pillar mandabam (building) in Varadaraja Perumal temple in this town are famous, and are considered marvels of the architectural techniques of the Vijayanagara dynasty.
24. Vainu Bappu Observatory is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
[A] Chennai
[B] Karur
[C] Vellore
[D] Salem
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Correct Answer: C [ Vellore ]
Notes:
The Vainu Bappu Observatory is owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is located at Kavalur in the Javadi Hills, near Vaniyambadi in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It is 200 km south-west of Chennai and 175 km south-east of Bangalore.
25. In which year, Municipal corporation of Chennai was established?
[A] 1582
[B] 1688
[C] 1662
[D] 1702
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Correct Answer: B [ 1688 ]
Notes:
Madras Municipal Corporation was First Municipal Corporation of Tamil Nadu established in Chennai (26th Sep 1688)
26. In which year, the publication of “The Madras Mail”, India’s first evening newspaper started?
[A] 1850
[B] 1868
[C] 1872
[D] 1888
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Correct Answer: B [ 1868 ]
Notes:
The publication of “The Madras Mail”, India’s first evening newspaper started in 1868. From 1928, it was known as The Mail. This newspaper existed till 1981.
27. How many districts of Tamil Nadu share the coastline?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 13
[D] 14
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Correct Answer: C [ 13 ]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu has 32 districts out of which, 13 districts have a coastline. The 13 districts that share the coastline are Thiruvallur, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari.
28. What is the southernmost latitude of Tamil Nadu?
[A] 7° 6′ N
[B] 8° 5′ N
[C] 9° 5′ N
[D] 10° 1′ N
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Correct Answer: B [ 8° 5′ N ]
Notes:
The latitude and longitudes of Tamil Nadu are as follows: Latitude 8° 5′ N and 13° 35′ N and Longitudes 76° 15′ E and 80° 20′ E
29. Tamil Nadu does not share its border with which of the following states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [ Telangana ]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu’s boundaries are as follows: Andhra Pradesh to the North, Karnataka to the Northwest, Bay of Bengal and Puducherry to the East, Indian Ocean to the South, Kerala to the West.
30. The “oor panchayats” of Tamil Nadu can be placed in which among the following categories?
[A] Lok Adalats
[B] Public Hearing meetings
[C] Kangaroo Courts
[D] Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres
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Correct Answer: D [ Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres ]
Notes:
The oor panchayats of Tamil Nadu can be placed in the category of Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres. The oor panchayats are part of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which are the local self-government of villages in rural India. The PRIs are responsible for economic development, social justice, and implementing government schemes. Elections for the members of the Panchayats are held every five years.
