Tamil Nadu and Indian General Knowledge

Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is located in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, about 60 km south of Chennai. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its rock-cut temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty.

The complete proverb is 'A stitch in time saves nine.' This means that addressing a problem promptly prevents it from becoming a much bigger issue later - fixing one small tear now (one stitch) prevents nine stitches later if the tear grows.

Mammootty (Muhammad Kutty Paniparambil) is the Malayalam actor who has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor. He won for 'Mathilukal' (1989), 'Ponthan Mada' (1993), and 'Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha' (1989). He is one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema.

Mammootty is a renowned Malayalam actor who has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor. He received these honors for his performances in Mathilukal (1989), Ponthan Mada (1993), and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1999). The other listed actors are accomplished but have not achieved three National Awards.

Marina Beach is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is the longest natural urban beach in India. It spans approximately 13 km along the Bay of Bengal and is a major landmark and tourist destination in Chennai.

The Nellaiappar Temple, one of the largest Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu, is located in Tirunelveli. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Nellaiappar (Lord of Tirunelveli) and is a significant religious and architectural landmark.

Valparai is a hill station located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. While it was moved to Tiruppur district when that district was created in 2008, the question as stated is factually correct.

The Mudumalai National Park is located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, at the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains. It was declared a tiger reserve in 2007 and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

This is an exact duplicate of question 54817. The Mudumalai National Park is indeed located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, making the statement true.

The Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, not Kanyakumari. It is one of the largest tiger reserves in the country and was established in 1988.

When engine oil degrades from use, it accumulates contaminants and oxidation products that turn it dark or thick black. This color change is a clear visual indicator that the oil has lost its effectiveness and needs replacement. While the other options (car not starting, gear issues, extra noise) can signal various problems, they are not specific indicators of oil condition.

When backing out of a parking space, you should check for adequate clearance around the vehicle, verify the reverse path is clear, and ensure no obstructions (like animals) are underneath. These are essential safety checks. Having someone guide you (option B) can be helpful but is not a mandatory safety procedure.

The safest action when insects obstruct your view is to stop the vehicle and open windows to let them out. Attempting to kill insects while driving (even if slowed down) is dangerous as it takes your eyes off the road and hands off the wheel. Ignoring the problem risks continued visibility obstruction.