Geography Unit 6: Physical Geography of Tamil Nadu — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL SCIENCE · CLASS 10th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: Focusing on regional physical geography this chapter covers Tamil Nadu location relief features Western and Eastern Ghats plateaus and coastal plains. Students examine drainage sys....
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Geography Unit 6: Physical Geography of Tamil Nadu — Important Questions & Answers
What is the total geographical area of Tamil Nadu?
- A. 1,30,058 sq.km
- B. 1,35,058 sq.km
- C. 1,40,058 sq.km
- D. 1,25,058 sq.km
Answer: A. 1,30,058 sq.km
The total geographical area of Tamil Nadu is 1,30,058 sq.km.
The total geographical area of Tamil Nadu is 1,30,058 sq.km.
Which of the following is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu?
- A. Doddabetta
- B. Mukurthi
- C. Vellingiri
- D. Devrabetta
Answer: A. Doddabetta
Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri hills and in Tamil Nadu.
Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri hills and in Tamil Nadu.
Which type of soil is most suitable for the cultivation of cotton in Tamil Nadu?
- A. Red soil
- B. Alluvial soil
- C. Black soil
- D. Saline soil
Answer: C. Black soil
Black soil, also known as Regur soil, has high moisture retention capacity making it ideal for cotton cultivation.
Black soil, also known as Regur soil, has high moisture retention capacity making it ideal for cotton cultivation.
Compare the climate of the coastal region vs the inland hilly region of Tamil Nadu. Why is it cooler in the hills?
- A. Higher altitude results in lower temperatures
- B. Greater distance from the Bay of Bengal
- C. Increased vegetation cover absorbing heat
- D. Presence of volcanic soil
Answer: A. Higher altitude results in lower temperatures
The lapse rate dictates that temperature decreases with an increase in altitude, making hilly regions like Ooty cooler than coastal regions.
The lapse rate dictates that temperature decreases with an increase in altitude, making hilly regions like Ooty cooler than coastal regions.
Consider the drainage: If the Cauvery river system is the lifeline of the Kaveri Delta, which river system is most critical for the agriculture of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin?
- A. Vaigai
- B. Palar
- C. Tamirabarani
- D. Pennaiyar
Answer: C. Tamirabarani
The Tamirabarani river is perennial and serves as the primary water source for the southern districts of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin.
The Tamirabarani river is perennial and serves as the primary water source for the southern districts of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin.