TEST NO:7 (EM) ~ 1 ~ 17.10.2020
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TNPSC – GR – I (Prelims) - 2020
SUBJECT: UNIT-9 TOPICS: Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu, Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth TIME: 1 Hr MARKS: 100 1. Consider the following statements. I. Hunter Education Committee was established in 1882. II. This Hunter Commission was established by Lord Ripon. III. Hunter Commission Recommended that responsibility for education be developed to the municipal and District Centres.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
2. Consider the following statements. I. In 1860, Lord Cannimara established a library in Madras. II. Later this Library named alter Lord Cannimara.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
3. Consider the following statements. I. Lord Curzon appointed a committee on Indian universities in 1904. II. Universities Committees headed by Sir Thomas Reyleigh. III. According to this Committee, Universities Act of India was enacted in 1904.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
4. Consider the following statements I. Sir Thomas Mundro, the Governor of Madras (1820-1827) was highly responsible for the introduction of Western education in Madras Presidency. II. The education Committee of Mundro recommended creation of two Principal School in each districts.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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5. Consider the following statements. I. Woods Despatch was came in 1854. II. Woods Despatch introduced Department of Public instruction in Madras.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
6. Match the following a. Madras Medical College - 1. 1836 b. Madras State School - 2. 1835 c. Madras Christian School - 3. 1841 d. Madras pachaiyappas College - 4. 1840 a b c d A) 2 1 4 3 B) 1 2 3 4 C) 4 3 2 1 D) 4 1 2 3
7. Consider the following statements. I. A law passed in 2006 to make Tamil a Compulsory Subject for students in class 1 to 12 in all Schools. II. This law introduced to celebrated the birthday of K.Kamaraj in Schools as Day for Education Development in 2006.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
8. Consider the following Statements. I. Tamil Nadu Schools Regulation of fees Act enacted in 2009. II. A retired Judge will be appointed to regulate the fees in Private Schools.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
9. Consider the following Statements. I. Tamil Nadu Government launched “Learn Bharat” Scheme. II. Learn Bharat scheme introduced where women literary is less than 50%.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
10. Consider the following statements. I. The Anna Centenary Library was established on 15th September 2013. II. Anna Centenary Library was built by J.Jayalalitha Government.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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11. Consider the following Statements. Assertion (A): The Multi-Purpose health Worker Programme was established in 1977. Reason (R) : This Scheme Provides maternity and child health care Vaccines etc…
A) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A). B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is correct explanation for (A) C) A is correct, R is incorrect. D) A is incorrect but R is correct.
12. Consider the following statements. I. World health Day celebrated on April 7 every year. II. The theme of world health day in 2020 is “Year of the Nurse and Mid Wife”.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
13. Consider the following statements. I. Tamil Nadu Government introduced the Amma Covid Home Care Scheme. II. People in home isolation can avail of all diagnostics, medicines and consultation facilities they would get if they were in hospital under this scheme.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
14. Consider the following statements regarding Tamil Nadu Hospitals Day. I. Tamil Nadu Hospitals Day celebrated on July 31. II. Birth Anniversary of Dr. Muthulakshmi celebrated as Tamil Nadu Hospitals Day. III. The Tamil Nadu Hospitals day is also celebrated to publicise offered by the hospital besides appreciately NGOs, donors, Social institutions and corporates offering Corporate Social Responsibility fund.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
15. Consider the following statements. I. Tamil Nadu Governor Promulgated the Ordinance in “Tamil Nadu Public Health Act 1939” came in 2020. II. This act made violations of COVID 19 lockdown and Physical distancing Norms “Compoundable offences”.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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16. Consider the following statements. I. District level Monitoring Committee Set up to implementing the Bio Medical Waste Management Rules 2016 has been constituted in Chennai. II. District level Monitoring Committee consist 16 members headed by Chennai Collector.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
17. Consider the following statements. I. Tamil Nadu is located on peninsular plateau known as Deccan Plateau. II. Tamil Nadu also part of Angara land that broke away 135 Million years ago during cretaceous period.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
18. Consider the following statements. I. All districts of Tamil Nadu except the Chennai, the Nilgris and Kanyakumari were bifurcated at different points of Time. II. Vellore district is bifurcated in 2019.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
19. Consider the following statements regarding Western Ghats. I. Western Ghats extends from Marunthuvazh Malai at Swami Thope in Kanyakumari district in North to Nilgiris in South. II. Height of Western Ghats from 2,000 to 3,000 meters.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
20. Consider the following statements. I. The Nilgris is located in the North Western part of Tamil Nadu. II. Nilgri Hills Consist of 12 Peaks with more than 2000 m height. III. Dottabetta is highest Peak (2,637m) of the Nilgiri hills.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
21. Consider the following statements. I. Aanaimalai is located to the North of Palghat Gap. II. Aaliyar and Tirumurthy dams are located at foothills of Aanaimalai range.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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22. Consider the following statements. I. Palani Hills are the Westward extension of the Western Ghats. II. Vembadi Shola is the highest Peak in the Palani Hills.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
23. Consider the following statements. I. Yela Malai Hills located in South Eastern Part of Tamil Nadu. II. Cardamom Hills meet the Aanaimalai Hills in the North West.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
24. Arrange the following hills in Ascending Order based on height. I. Doddabetta II. Vembadisolai III. Mukkuruthi IV. Perumal Malai
A) I, II, III, IV B) IV, III, II, I C) I, III, II, IV D) IV, I, II, III
25. Consider the following statements. I. Vaigai River and its tributaries orginate in Varusanadu and Andipatti Hills. II. Srivilli Puthur Grizzled Squirrel Wild life Sanctuary is located in Varusanadu and Andipatti hills in Ramanathapuram District.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
26. Consider the following Statements. I. Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger reserve is located in Pothigai Hills region. II. Pothigai Hills major parts lies in Tirunelveli district with its Southern Slope in Kanyakumari District.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
27. Consider the following statements. I. Mahendragiri Hills is Southern range of Eastern Ghats. II. Mahendragiri Hills average height is 1,645 meters.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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28. Consider the following statements. I. Javadu Hills are an extension of Eastern Ghats spread across Parts of Vellore, Villuppuram and Thiruvannamalai. II. Many Parts of Jawadu Hills covered with bluish grey granites.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
29. Consider the following statements. I. The name “Kalvarayan” comes from the word Karalar, the ancient name of the Present tribes. II. The height of Kalvarayan hills ranges from 600m to 1,220 metres.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
30. Consider the following statements. I. Servarayan Temple is its highest point(1623m) II. The Peak Solai Karadu and its height is 1,620m located in Servarayan Hills.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
31. Consider the following statement regarding Kolli Hills. I. Kolli Hills located in Namakkal Dt. II. Kolli Hills covers an area of about 2,800 km2. III. Kolli Hills is a part of Western Ghats.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
32. Consider the following statements. I. Pachamalai spreads over the districts of Perambalur, Ariyalur, Trichirapalli and Salem. II. Jackfruit is a Popular Seasonal Agriculture Product of Pachamalai.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
33. Consider the following statements regarding Plateaus of Tamil Nadu. I. Plateaus of Tamil Nadu are located between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. II. Plateaus of Tamil Nadu Covers an area of about 60,000 Km2. III. Plateaus of Tamil Nadu is broader in South and very narrow in North.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) All are correct
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34. Consider the following statements I. Bharamahal Plateau is a part of the Mysore Plateau. II. Mysore Plateau situated in North Eastern Part of Tamil Nadu. III. Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri are located in Bharamahal Region.
A) I and II are correct B) I and III are correct C) II and III are correct D) All are correct
35. Consider the following statements. I. Coimbatore Plateau lies between the Nilgiris and Dharmapuri districts. II. Coimbatore Plateau includes Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Madurai, Theni regions.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
36. Arrange the following Peaks in Ascending Order I. Valsmalai II. Muganur III. Kuttirayan IV Urgamalai
A) I, II, III, IV B) III, II, I, IV C) IV, III, II, I D) IV, II, I, III
37. Match the following. Districts Hills a) Coimbatore - 1. Sivan Malai b) Dharmapuri - 2. Pazhamalai c) Dindigul - 3. Aanaimalai d) Erode - 4. Vathalmalai
a b c d A) 1 2 3 4 B) 4 3 1 2 C) 3 4 2 1 D) 4 1 2 3
38. Consider the following. I. Coastal Plains of Tamil Nadu are also called Coramandal or Cholamandalam which extends from Chennai to Thoothukudi. II. Teri is a sand dunes formed along the coast of Tanjavur and Nagapattinam.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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39. Consider the following statements. I. Most of the rivers of Tamil Nadu orginate from Western Ghats and flow towards east and drain into the Bay of Bengal. II. All the rivers of Tamil Nadu are perennial except Tamirabarani.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
40. Consider the following statements regarding Cauvery. I. The river Cauvery orginates at Talaicauvery in Brahmagiri hill of Kodagu district of Karnataka in Western Ghats. II. About 416 km of river Cauvery course falls in Tamil Nadu. III. The tributary called Amaravati joins Cauvery on the right bank about 45 km from the Mettur reservoir.
A) I and III are correct B) I and II are correct C) II and III are correct D) All are correct
41. Consider the following statements. I. The Palar river rises at Takgavara in Kudagu district of Karnataka. II. Palar drains Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
42. Consider the following statements. I. Pennaiyar orginates from the eastern slope of Nandi Durga hills in eastern Karnataka. II. 77% of Pennaiyar Drainage lies in Tamil Nadu.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
43. Consider the following statements. I. Vaigai river rises from the eastern slope of the Varusanadu Hills of Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. II. Vaigai flows through Madurai, Sivagangai and Ramanathapuram Districts.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
44. Consider the following statements about Thamirabarani. I. The name is interpreted as Thamiram (Copper) and Varuni (Streams of river). II. Thamirabarani orginates in Pothigai hills on Western Ghats.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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45. Consider the following statements. I. Though Tamil Nadu in the hot Climatic Zone, the east coast of Tamil Nadu enjoys tropical maritime climate. II. The Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean influence the Climate of Western region of Tamil Nadu. III. The Annual Temperature ranges from 18° to 43° and the annual rainfall is 958.5 mm in Tamil Nadu.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) II and III are correct D) I and II are correct
46. Consider the following statements. I. The Polar drains an area of 17,871 km2. II. Then Pennaiyar drains an area of 16,019 km2. III. Vaigai drains an area of 7,741 km2
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) All are correct
47. Match the following. a) Dharmapuri - 1. Agayagangai b) Thirunelveli - 2. Suruli c) Theni - 3. Hogenakkal d) Namakkal - 4. Courtallam
a b c d A) 1 2 3 4 B) 4 3 1 2 C) 3 4 2 1 D) 4 3 2 1
48. Consider the following statements. I. Chinnakallar near Valparai is the Second Wettest Place in India. II. Chinnakallar the wettest Place in Tamil Nadu.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
49. Consider the following statement. I. Winter Temperature in Tamil Nadu varies from 15°푪 to 25°푪. II. Winter Temperature of Nilgiris even 0°C in January and February.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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50. Consider the following Statements. I. Tamil Nadu, experiences high temperature. Generally the temperature varies from 30°푪 to more than 40°푪 in Summer Season. II. During Summer Season particularly in the month May, Northern part of Tamil Nadu receives some rainfall from Mango showers.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
51. Match the following Season Period a) Winter - 1. March – May b) Summer - 2. June – September c) South West Monsoon - 3. January – February d) North East Monsoon - 4. October – December
a b c d A) 3 2 1 4 B) 3 1 2 4 C) 1 2 3 4 D) 4 3 2 1
52. Choose the correct description of Coriolis force. I. Coriolis force act as a result of the earth’s rotation deflects moving objects (Such as Projectlies or air currents) to the right in the Southern hemisphere and to the left in the Northern hemisphere. II. Coriolis force is an Apparent force act as a result of the earth’s rotation deflects moving objects (such as Projectiles or air currents) to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in Southern hemisphere.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
53. Consider the following statements regarding Southwest monsoon. I. Rainfall during this season decreases from south to west. II. Coimbatore Plateau receives an average of 50cm Rainfall in South west Monsoon.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
54. Consider the following statement I. The High Pressure created over central Asia and Northern part of India becomes the source for the North East Monsoon. II. As the North East Monsoon is part of returning of South West Monsoon Wind, it is also called as the retreating Monsoon.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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TEST NO:7 (EM) ~ 11 ~ 17.10.2020
55. Consider the following statements regarding Northeast Monsoon. I. Northeast is the main rainy season for Tamil Nadu, accounting for its 48% annual rainfall. II. Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu get nearly 40% of their annual rainfall in the Northeast Monsoon. III. Interior districts of Tamil Nadu get about 40-50% of annual rainfall during Northeast season.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
56. Consider the following statements. I. Alluvial Soil is fertile as they are rich in nitrogen and humus. II. Alluvial Soil is found in the districts of Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thirunelveli and Kanyakumari.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
57. Consider the following Statements. I. Black Soils are formed by weathering of igneous rocks. II. Cotton grows well in Black Soil so it is known as Black Cotton Soil.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
58. Consider the following statements. I. Red Soil covers over two-fourth of total area of Tamil Nadu. II. Red Soil rich in nitrogen, Phosphorus, acids and humus. III. Red Soil dominantly found in Coimbatore and Erode districts.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) II and III are incorrect
59. Considering the following statements regarding desertification. I. Vedaranyam has a Pocket of Saline Soil. II. Saline Soil in Tamil Nadu are confined in Coimbatore Plateau.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
60. Consider the following statements. I. About 12% of the total geographical are is under desertification and land degradation in Tamil Nadu. II. Theni, the Nilgiris and Kanyakumari are the worst affected in desertification.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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61. Consider the following statements I. As per National Forest Policy 1988, a minimum of one-third of the total geographical area must be under forest Cover. II. Tamil constitutes 2.99% of India’s forest cover.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
62. Consider the following Statements. I. According to the Tamil Nadu State of forest Report – 2017 assessment, the area under forest in the State is 26, 281 km2. II. Tamil Nadu constitutes 20.21% of its total area.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
63. Consider the following statements regarding Tamil Nadu Forest. I. Reserved Forest - 19,459 km2 II. Protect Forest - 1,782 km2 III. Unclassified Forest - 1,266 km2
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
64. Consider the following statements. I. Tropical Evergreen Forest is found in the Upper slopes of Western Ghats of Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. II. Tropical Evergreen forest known as sholas.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
65. Consider the following statements. I. Montane Temporate forest is found in sheltered valleys of Aanaimalai, Nilgiris and Palani hills over a 1000m altitude. II. Montane Temperate forest are known as “Sholas”.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
66. Consider the following statements. I. Pichavaram Mangrove forest is located near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district. II. Pichavaram is the third largest Mangrove forest in the world. III. Pichavaram covers about 1,100 hectares (11 km2) of area
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
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67. Consider the following statements. I. The common trees of Tropical Thorn Forest are rustly acacia, wheel, neem and palm. II. Tropical Thorn Forest is found in the districts of Dharmapuri, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
68. Arrange following districts based on its forest cover in ascending order. I. Coimbatore II. Vellore. III. Nilgiris. IV. Erode.
A) IV, III, II, I B) III, IV,II, I C) I, II, III, IV D) I, IV, II, III
69. Match the following. Wild Life Sanctuary District a) Mudumalai - 1. Tirunelveli b) Mundanthurai - 2. Nagapatinam c) Point Calimere - 3. Coimbatore d) Indhira Gandhi - 4. The Nilgiris
a b c d A) 4 1 2 3 B) 1 2 3 4 C) 4 3 2 1 D) 2 1 3 4
70. Match the following Birds Sanctuary District a) Vettangudi - 1. Ramanathapuram b) pulicat lake - 2. Thiruvallur c) Karikili - 3. Kancheepuram d) Kanjirankulam - 4. Sivagangai
a b c d A) 4 3 2 1 B) 4 2 3 1 C) 1 2 3 4 D) 2 1 3 4
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71. Consider the following statements. I. The Netherlands made co-operation with Tamil Nadu in the areas of water management, Agriculture and Urban Planning. II. The embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands appointed Gopal Srinivasan as honorary consul of Netherlands for Tamil Nadu.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
72. Consider the following statements. I. In Tamil Nadu 65% of its Population depends upon Agriculture Sector. II. Agriculture constitutes about 21% of Tamil Nadu State’s Economy.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
73. Consider the following statements. I. Tamil Nadu Rice Research institute established in 1986. II. Tamil Nadu Rice Research institute working under Tamil Nadu Agriculture University.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
74. Consider the following statements. I. Ponni and Kichadi Samba are the major varieties of Paddy grown in Tamil Nadu. II. About 3 Million hectares of the Tamil Nadu is under rice cultivation.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
75. Consider the following statements. I. FAO has decided to observe 2023 as the international year of millets. II. India observed 2019 as National Year of Millets.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
76. Consider the following statements regarding major crops of Tamil Nadu. I. Chittirai pattam – Millets and cotton II. Adipattam - paddy and Sugarcane III. Navarai – Fruits, Vegetables, Cucumber and Watermelon
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
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TEST NO:7 (EM) ~ 15 ~ 17.10.2020
77. Consider the following statements I. Bajra is grown in Coimbatore Plateau and Kambam Valley. II. Ragi is grown in Coimbatore Dharmapuri, Vellore, and cuddalore districts. III. Sorghum is mostly cultivated in Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Karur, Perambalur and Salem Districts.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) II only correct
78. Consider the following statements. I. Sugar cane is one of the cash Crop of Tamil Nadu. II. Major Sugarcane producing districts are Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Cuddalore, Thiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Erode and Thirunelveli..
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
79. Consider the following statements. I. Tamil Nadu ranks second in area and Production of tea in India next to Karnataka. II. Tamil Nadu ranks Second in area and production of Coffee next to Assam.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
80. Consider the following statements. I. Turmeric of Erode, has been selected under the “one district on product” approach of central government sponsored scheme. II. Carrot is selected for Nilgiris District under “One district on Product”
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
81. Consider the following statements. I. The Length of the Coastline of Tamil Nadu is 1076 km that is 13% of country’s Coastline. II. Tamil Nadu has three major fishing harbours, three medium fishing harbours and 363 fish landing centers. III. The export of Marine Products from Tamil Nadu during 2007-2008 accounted for 72,644 metric tons.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) All are correct
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82. Consider the following Statements. I. Vellore district leads in the production of Inland fish Production with 10% of Tamil Nadu’s production. II. In Cuddalore, Sivagangai and Virudunagar districts stand second with 9% of Inland fishing in Tamil Nadu.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
83. Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): Government of Tamil Nadu has announced the Commencement of devennial Census of fisherman community in 2020. Reason (R) : It will also undertake a first of its kind study on the socio-economic status of marine fisherman community.
A) Both A and R are correct but R is incorrect explanation of A. B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. C) A is correct but R is incorrect. D) A is incorrect but R is correct.
84. Consider the following statements. I. Tamil Nadu ranks fourth in total fish Production in India. II. India Ranks second in the world fish production. III. The Fisheries sector in the country contributes to 1% of GDP of India.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) All are correct
85. Consider the following statements. I. Tamil Nadu has only 2.5% of Indian water resources. II. The average annual rainfall around 930mm.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
86. Consider the following statements. I. The Bhavani Sagar Dam is located 25kn away from Coimbatore. II. The Amaravathi is situated 80km away from Udumalpet.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
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TEST NO:7 (EM) ~ 17 ~ 17.10.2020
87. Match the following Season Rainfall a) Northeast Monsoon - 1. 14% b) South West Monsoon - 2. 35% c) Summer - 3. 4% d) Winter - 4. 47%
a b c d A) 4 1 2 3 B) 4 2 1 3 C) 1 2 3 4 D) 2 1 3 4
88. Consider the following statements. I. Sathanur Dam was constructed across the river Thenpennai. II. Sathanur Dam built in the midst of Chennakesava hills. III. The water holding capacity of Sathanur Dam is 7321 million cubic feet. IV. Sathanur Dam irrigates the land in Thandrampet and Thiruvannamalai blocks
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and IV are correct D) All of the above correct
89. Consider the following statements. I. Mullai Periyaru Dam is built in 1895. II. Though the dam is located in Karnataka, most if its water is used to irrigate Tamil Nadu III. Mullai Periyaru dam is 175 feet in height and 1200 feet in length.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
90. Consider the following statements. I. Vaigai dam with a height of 111 feet can store water up to 71 feet. II. Vaigai dam is located 70km from Andipatti and 7km from Madurai. III.Vaigai dam has a unique garden that deserves the surname “Little Brindavan”
A) II only correct B) I and III are correct C) II and III are correct D) I, II and III are correct
91. Consider the following statements. I. Papanasam Dam known as Karaiyar Dam and located about 49 km away from Thirunelveli. II. The Papanasam Dam generate 28MW of hydro Power. III. The Papanasam dam is used to irrigate 34,861 hectares of Land in Tirunelveli and Thuthukudi districts.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) All are correct
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TEST NO:7 (EM) ~ 18 ~ 17.10.2020
92. Consider the following statements regarding. I. The total surface water potential of the State is about 24,864 mcm. II. There are 17 major river basins in Tamil Nadu with 81 reservoirs and about 41,262 Tanks III. An area of 24 lakh hectares of Land are irrigated by Surface water through major, medium and minor schemes.
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) I and III are correct D) All are correct
93. Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission. I. Tamil Nadu is Planning 100% coverage by 2030 to accomplish the target of providing tap connection to every rural household of the state. II. Out of one crore twenty six lakh rural household in Tamil Nadu around 26% of household are provided with tap connections.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
94. Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): “Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery” initiative was introduced by Government of Tamil Nadu in 2019. Reason(R) : It is aimed at preventing the Cauvery river from getting polluted.
A) Both A and R are correct but R is incorrect explanation of A. B) Both A and R are correct and R is incorrect explanation of A. C) A is correct but R is incorrect. D) A is incorrect but R is correct.
95. Consider the following statements. I. Iron deposits are found in Kanjamalai region in Salem and Kalrayan malai in Thiruvannamalai district. II. Ilmenite and rutile are found in sands of Kanyakumari beach.
A) I only correct B) II only correct C) Both I and II are correct D) Neither I nor II are correct
96. Match the following (Minerals in TN) Minerals Availability a) Lignite - 1. 75% b) Vermeculite - 2. 69% C) Dunite - 3. 55.3% d) Molybdenum - 4. 52%
a b c d A) 3 1 2 4 B) 4 1 2 3 C) 1 2 3 4 D) 4 3 2 1
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TEST NO:7 (EM) ~ 19 ~ 17.10.2020
97. Match the following. Place GI Products a) Swami Malai - 1. Hill banana b) Mahabalipuram - 2. Coconut c) Sirumalai - 3. Stone Sculpture d) Eathmozhi - 4. Bronze Icons
a b c d A) 4 1 2 3 B) 1 2 3 4 C) 4 3 1 2 D) 4 1 2 3
98. Match the following. Birds Sanctuary Place a) Vaduvoor - 1. Villupuram b) Karaivetti - 2. Ramanathapuram c) Theerthangal - 3. Ariyalur d) Oussudu Lake - 4. Thiruvarur
a b c d A) 4 3 2 1 B) 1 2 3 4 C) 4 1 2 3 D) 4 2 3 1
99. Match the following. Peaks Height a) Doddabetta - 1. 1,486 m b) Mukkuruthi - 2. 1,276 m c) Urgamalai - 3. 2,637 m d) Muganur - 4. 2,554 m
a b c d A) 1 2 3 4 B) 4 1 2 3 C) 4 3 2 1 D) 3 4 1 2
100. Find out the incorrect match I. Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Thirunelveli. II. Gangai Kondan spotted Deer Sanctuary – Thirunelveil. III. Mundandurai Wild life Sanctuary – Thirunelveli IV. Grizzled Giant Squirrel wild life Sanctuary - Thirunelveli
A) I and II are correct B) II and III are correct C) III and IV are correct D) I, II and III are correct
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TEST NO:7 (EM) ~ 20 ~ 17.10.2020
Answer key :
UNIT – 9: Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu, Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth
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D B B C C A B C B D B C D B C C A A B C
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B A B C A C B B C C C B A A A C C D A B
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B C C C C D C B C A B B B C C B C D A C
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C C D A C C C D A B C C B C A D D C D C
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 D C B D C D B D C C D D B B C A C A D D
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