Tamil Nadu

31. How many hill stations are there in Tamilnadu?
a. 23
b. 25
c. 20
d. 27

Option “B” is correct.
The state is home to 25 ethereal hill stations that are the real contributor to the beauty and exquisiteness. Yercaud, Yelagiri, Kodaikanal, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Velliangiri Hills, Kolli Hills are just some must visit hill stations in Tamilnadu.
32. Which is the largest dam in Tamil Nadu?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India and also the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Cauvery where it enters the plains. Built in 1934, it took 9 years to complete.
33. How many dams are in Tamil Nadu?
a. 110
b. 119
c. 117
d. 120

Option “B” is correct.
There are 119 dams in tamilnadu
34. Who built Bhavani dam?
a.
b.
c. Kongalvan
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Kodiveri dam is located on the Bhavani River near Gobichettipalayam in Western Tamil Nadu. The dam is situated along the State Highway 15 about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Gobichettipalayam towards Sathyamangalam. It was constructed by Kongalvan in the year 1125 CE.
35. Kulothunga II was also called ________
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
It is found in his inscriptions as well in the poetic tribute Kulothunga Cholan Ula. He was also called Tirunirruchola. Kulothunga II was succeeded by Rajaraja Chola II in 1150 CE.
36. What is the state animal of Tamilnadu ?
a.
b. Elephent
c. Lion
d. Cow

Option “A” is correct.
The Nilgiri tahr is the only mountain ungulate in southern India amongst the 12 species present in India. It is also the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
37. Mullaperiyar dispute is between Tamilnadu and _______
a. Odisha
b. Kerala
c. Karnataka
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The control and safety of the dam and the validity and fairness of the lease agreement have been points of dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu states. Supreme court judgment came on 27 February 2006, allowing Tamil Nadu to raise the level of the dam to 152 ft (46 m) after strengthening it.
38. Where is National – Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is situated ?
a. Namaakal
b. Madurai
c. Vilupuram
d. Chennai

Option “D” is correct.
The stadium is located at Sydenhams Road, Park Town behind the Chennai Central suburban railway station and the Ripon Building. Tamil Nadu football team, which plays in Santosh Trophy and Chennaiyin FC, the Indian Super League team representing the city, use the stadium as their home ground.
39. Tirupur is located on the banks of river ?
a. Noyyal
b. Bhavani
c. Palar
d. Periyar

Option “A” is correct.
40. Where is Mudumalai National Park is situated ?
a. Gudalur
b. Nilgiri
c. Kodaikkanal
d. Ooty

Option “B” is correct.
Mudumalai National Park is a national park in the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu, south India. It covers 321 km2 (124 sq mi) at an elevation range of 850-1,250 m (2,790-4,100 ft) in the Nilgiri District and shares boundaries with the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
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