Geography of Tamil Nadu Questions and Answers for TNPSC Exam Part 2
21. Which wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is
known for its population of Indian bison (gaur)?
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
22. Which river in Tamil Nadu is known for its
waterfalls, including Hogenakkal Falls?
The Cauvery River
23. Which district in Tamil Nadu is famous for
its pottery industry and is known as the "Land of Pots"?
Ariyalur
24. Which island in Tamil Nadu is known for
its pearl fishing and is often referred to as the "Island of Pearls"?
Rameswaram
25. Which district in Tamil Nadu is known for
its limestone deposits and cement industry?
Ariyalur
26. Which river in Tamil Nadu forms the border
with the state of Andhra Pradesh?
The Pennar River forms the border with Andhra Pradesh.
27. Which is the largest artificial lake in
Tamil Nadu, formed by the Mettur Dam on the Cauvery River?
Mettur Reservoir
28. Which coastal district in Tamil Nadu is
known for its salt production and is often called the "Salt Pan of Tamil
Nadu"?
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)
29. Which district in Tamil Nadu is famous for
its historical rock-cut temples and is known as the "Land of
Temples"?
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
30. Which district in Tamil Nadu is known for
its cashew nut processing industry and is often called the "Cashew
Capital"?
Kollam
31. Which river in Tamil Nadu forms the border
with the state of Kerala?
The Chaliyar River forms the border with Kerala.
32. Which is the largest saltwater lake in
Tamil Nadu and a significant biodiversity hotspot?
Pulicat Lake
33. Which district in Tamil Nadu is known for
its cultivation of flowers, especially marigolds, and is often referred to as
the "Flower City"?
Hosur
34. Which river in Tamil Nadu flows into the
Gulf of Mannar and is known for its rich biodiversity and mangrove forests?
The Tamirabarani River
35. Which district in Tamil Nadu is famous for
its cardamom cultivation and is known as the "Cardamom Hills"?
The Nilgiris
36. Which city in Tamil Nadu is known as the
"Detroit of South India" due to its automobile manufacturing
industry?
Chennai
37. Which district in Tamil Nadu is known for
its cultivation of bananas, especially the "Nendran" variety?
Theni
38. Which district in Tamil Nadu is known for its production of jackfruit and is often called the "Jackfruit City"?
Salem
39. Which river in Tamil Nadu is known for its
sand mining activities and is sometimes referred to as the "Sand
River"?
The Thamirabarani River
40. Which district in Tamil Nadu is known for
its floriculture industry and is often called the "Flower Bowl of Tamil
Nadu"?
Dindigul
