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[#191] What is the real name of Ooty?
Correct Answer

(C) Udhagamandalam

Explanation

Solution: The name Ootacamund had been in use since 1821. Over time, it got shortened to Ooty, by which it is known world over. In 1972, the name was abruptly changed to 'Udhagamandalam'.

[#192] How many divisions are there in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer

(A) Four

Explanation

Solution: Tamil Nadu is divided into four major divisions as per the ancient Tamil kings namely Pallava Nadu division, Chera Nadu division, Chola Nadu division and Pandya Nadu division and the four divisions are further subdivided into 38 districts, which are listed below.

[#193] What is the nickname of salem ?
Correct Answer

(A) Mango city

Explanation

Solution: Mangoes cultivated in North and East India are late bearers as compared to those cultivated in the Southern and Western parts of India.There are many mango suppliers and exporters in Salem who have done good work and contributed in the good name that Salem has earned as the hub of Mangoes.

[#194] Where is neyveli power station is situated ?
Correct Answer

(A) Neyveli

Explanation

Solution: Neyveli is a township in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 62 kilometres (39 mi) inland from Bay of Bengal, west of Pondicherry and 197 kilometres (122 mi) south of Chennai.

[#195] Who won the first nobel prize in chemistry tamilnadu ?
Correct Answer

(A) Venki Ramakrishnan

Explanation

Solution: Venkatraman Ramakrishnan is an Indian structural biologist, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009. Ramakrishnan was born in Chidambaram in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. His father is Mr.