Tamil Nadu - Study Mode

[#81] Which is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer

(C) Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary in Erode district, 1,411.6 km2 (545.0 sq mi), the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, was declared a sanctuary in 2008. The sanctuary was later declared as a Tiger Reserve due to large number of tigers sighted during the 2010 wildlife survey.

[#82] Where do the 3 Oceans meet?
Correct Answer

(A) Kanyakumari

Explanation

Solution: The family finds their way to Kanyakumari, where three oceans meet, and delight in making it to the end of the earth together.

[#83] Which is the first wildlife sanctuary in Tamilnadu?
Correct Answer

(C) Mudumalai National Park

Explanation

Solution: The Mudumalai National Park, established in 1940, was the first modern Wildlife Sanctuary in South India. Most protected areas throughout its 30 Districts are under the stewardship of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (India) and the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.

[#84] How many forests are there in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer

(A) Nine

Explanation

Solution: The State Tamil Nadu has a spectrum of nine major forest types ranging from wet evergreen forest to moist deciduous, dry deciduous, sholas, grass lands and scrub forest.

[#85] What is Vedanthangal famous for?
Correct Answer

(B) Birds

Explanation

Solution: Vedanthangal is home to migratory birds such as pintail, garganey, grey wagtail, blue-winged teal, common sandpiper and the like. Vedanthangal is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country. Vedanthangal in Tamil language means 'hamlet of the hunter'.