Tamil Nadu - Study Mode

[#256] Which of the following was called as Dandi of TamilNadu ?
Correct Answer

(A) Vedaranyam

Explanation

Solution: Rajagopalachari popularly called as "Rajaji". The march led by Rajaji was called the "Vedaranyam March" and was part of the Civil Disobedience Movement.Historically this town is famous for its Salt Sathyagaraha movement in 1930, headed by C. Rajagopalachary, parallel to that of Dandi March of Mahatma Gandhi during Indian Independence struggle.

[#257] Botanical Survey of India is located in Tamil Nadu at _______
Correct Answer

(C) Coimbatore

Explanation

Solution: Botanical Survey of India is located in Tamil Nadu at Southern Regional Centre, Coimbatore.

[#258] In which year, UNESCO added the Nilgiri Mountain Railway as World Heritage Site ________
Correct Answer

(D) 2005

Explanation

Solution: Indian Railways is the proud owner of four UNESCO accorded World Heritage Sites namely Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (1999), Nilgiri Mountain Railway (2005), Kalka Shimla Railway (2008) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai (2004).

[#259] The Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated every year on ______
Correct Answer

(C) 15 th January

Explanation

Solution: The Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on January 15 or January 16. It is celebrated as a part of Pongal (or Sankranti) celebrations in Tamil Nadu. The day is celebrated to honour the contribution of the Tamil poet Thhiruvalluvar to tamil literature. Thruvalluvar wrote Thirukkural.

[#260] Which city of Tamil Nadu is also known as Oxford of South India ?
Correct Answer

(B) Palayamkottai

Explanation

Solution: Palayamkottai is called the Oxford of South India as it is a hub of many schools and colleges. It has many important government offices. Tirunelveli is an ancient city, more than 2,000 years old.