Geography of India and Tamil Nadu - One Line Questions
1.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated from each other by the? —
10 Degree Channel
2.
The average elevation of the Deccan Plateau is approximately? —
600 meters
3.
The Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu are also known as? —
All of the above
4.
The Pamban Bridge connects the mainland India to which island? —
Rameswaram Island
5.
The Western Ghats form a natural boundary between Tamil Nadu and which other state? —
Kerala
6.
Tamil Nadu lies on the coast of which sea? —
Bay of Bengal
7.
The major soil type found in the plains of Tamil Nadu is? —
Alluvial soil
8.
Which river forms the boundary between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in some parts? —
Cauvery (Kaveri)
9.
The 'Silicon Valley of India' is located in which city? —
Bengaluru
10.
Which is the largest district in Tamil Nadu by area? —
Salem
11.
Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Manchester of South India'? —
Coimbatore
12.
The highest rainfall in India is recorded at? —
Mawsynram
13.
Which region of Tamil Nadu is known for its hill stations like Ooty and Kodaikanal? —
Western Ghats
14.
The Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu are characterized by? —
Discontinuous and dissected hills
15.
The Indian subcontinent is separated from the rest of Asia by? —
Mountain ranges and Seas
16.
The highest peak of the Western Ghats is? —
Anamudi
17.
The Western Ghats run parallel to which coast of India? —
West Coast
18.
The Nilgiri Hills are part of which mountain range? —
Western Ghats
19.
The Sundarbans, a large mangrove forest, is located in the delta of which rivers? —
Ganga and Brahmaputra
20.
Which river is known as the 'Ganga of the South'? —
Godavari
21.
Which is the largest island of India? —
Middle Andaman
22.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which Indian states? —
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram
23.
Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'? —
Punjab
24.
The major mineral found in the Neyveli region of Tamil Nadu is? —
Lignite
25.
Which is the highest peak in India? —
Kanchenjunga
26.
Which is the most southerly point of mainland India? —
Kanyakumari
27.
The southernmost tip of the Indian mainland, Kanyakumari, is in which state? —
Tamil Nadu
28.
The Coromandel Coast is the southeastern coastline of India, primarily along which state? —
Tamil Nadu
29.
Which of the following is a major port in Tamil Nadu? —
Chennai Port
30.
The Eastern Coastal Plains are also known as? —
Coromandel Coast
31.
Which is the largest state of India by area? —
Rajasthan
32.
Which Indian state shares its border with the most number of other Indian states? —
Uttar Pradesh
33.
Which is the capital of Tamil Nadu? —
Chennai
34.
Which of the following is a major west-flowing river of the Peninsular Plateau? —
Narmada
35.
Which is the most populous state in India? —
Uttar Pradesh
36.
Which is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu? —
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
37.
The Thar Desert is located in which part of India? —
West
38.
Which is the second longest river in Tamil Nadu? —
Palar
39.
Which strait separates India from Sri Lanka? —
Palk Strait
40.
Which island belongs to Tamil Nadu and is located in the Bay of Bengal? —
Rameswaram Island
41.
The river Brahmaputra enters India through which state? —
Arunachal Pradesh
42.
The Cauvery (Kaveri) river originates from which state? —
Karnataka
43.
The Kanyakumari coast is located at the southern tip of? —
The Indian Peninsula
44.
Which of the following is NOT a major physiographic division of India? —
The Southern Plateaus
45.
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is located off the coast of which district in Tamil Nadu? —
Kanyakumari
46.
Which is the longest river flowing through Tamil Nadu? —
Cauvery (Kaveri)
47.
Which is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu? —
Mukurthi
48.
The highest point in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu is? —
Sathuragiri
49.
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India? —
Himalayas
50.
Which part of Tamil Nadu receives the highest rainfall during the monsoon season? —
Western Ghats