Tamil Nadu - Study Mode

[#186] Which is longest river in Tamilnadu?
Correct Answer

(B) Kaveri River Kaveri River

Explanation

Solution: Built around 2,000 years ago across the Kaveri River in Tiruchirapalli District, Tamil Nadu, by Karikala Chola, the dam was constructed to divert the river to the delta districts thereby boosting irrigation and avoiding loss of crops due to floods.

[#187] Which is the smallest river in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer

(C) Ponnaiyar River

Explanation

Solution: The river originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

[#188] How many main rivers are in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer

(D) 17

Explanation

Solution: There are 17 major river basins found in Tamil Nadu. These are: Palar, Varaha Nadhi, Ponnaiyar, Vellar, Paravanar, Cauvery, Agniyar, Pambar, Kottakaraiyar, Vaigai, Gundar, Vaippar, Kallar, Thamiraparani, Nambiar, Kodayar, PAP. Most of the rivers which drain Tamil Nadu originate from uplands Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. Among the 17 basins Cauvery river basin is the wider one.

[#189] How many mountains are there in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer

(B) 1,380

Explanation

Solution: The state is also home to over 1,380 named mountains, primarily of the Western and Eastern Ghats that make up its borders.

[#190] Which district is most educated in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer

(B) Kanniyakumari

Explanation

Solution: Average literacy rate in Kanyakumari district as per census 2011 is 91.96% of which males and females are 93.92% and 90.06% literates, respectively.