Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on Economic growth MCQ Questions

7.
The graffiti symbols of Keeladi are similar to which one of the following civilizations ?
A.
Nile River Civilization
B.
Yellow River Civilization
C.
Indus Valley Civilization
D.
Sumerian Civilization
ANSWER :
C. Indus Valley Civilization
8.
The carbon samples collected by the Department of Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu from the excavations of Keeladi after having been analyzed indicate that all the six samples fall between:
A.
2 nd century BCE and 2 nd century CE
B.
6 th century BCE and 3 rd century BCE
C.
4 th century BCE and 6 th century CE
D.
3 rd century BCE and 5 th century CE
ANSWER :
A. 2 nd century BCE and 2 nd century CE
9.
Which is the highest peak of Tamil Nadu?
A.
Mukuruthi
B.
Doddabetta
C.
Perumalmalai
D.
Pagasura
ANSWER :
B. Doddabetta
10.
The Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO) Kavalur, which began operations in 1967, is located on ______
A.
Javadhu Hills
B.
Kalvarayan Hills
C.
Pothigai Hills
D.
Varusanadu Hills
ANSWER :
A. Javadhu Hills
11.
Indian Space Research Organisation’s launch vehicles and satellite propulsion systems, is situated on ____
A.
Servarayan Hills
B.
Kalvarayan Hills
C.
Mahendragiri Hills
D.
Varusanadu Hills
ANSWER :
C. Mahendragiri Hills
12.

Which of the followings are matched correctly:

I. Winter Season January-February

II. Summer Season March- May

III. Southwest Monsoon June-September

IV. Northeast Monsoon October –December

A.

I and III only

B.

I and III

C.

I,II and III

D.

I,II,III and IV

ANSWER :

D. I,II,III and IV