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Multiple choice geography ideas of development study of population in tamil nadu population and migration human geography in tamil nadu

Consider the following about Rashtriya Madhyamik Sikhshya abhiyan..
1. It ensures access to primary education.
2. It improves educational facilities.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

the statement 2 is correct while in statement 1. it ensures access to primary education.

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

Which one of the following types of energy production takes place in a belt from Nagercoil to Madurai?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Tidal

  4. Thermal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India now ranks as a “wind superpower” in the world. The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from Nagercoil to Madurai. Apart from these, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep have important wind farms. Nagarcoil and Jaisalmer are well known for effective use of wind energy in the country.

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Which hydroelectric project does not belong to Tamil Nadu?

  1. Kundah

  2. Kadamparai

  3. Aliyar

  4. Idukki
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The idukki Hydroelectric project does not belongs to Tamil Nadu. The Idukki Hydroelectric Project is the biggest hydroelectric Project in Kerala. It comprises of three dams at Idukki, Cheruthony and Kulamavu and related systems. The Idukki Dam is a dam constructed across the Periyar River in Kerala.

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Which one of the following types of energy production takes place in a belt from Nagercoil to Madurai?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Tidal

  4. Thermal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The region between Nagercoil and Madurai in Tamil Nadu is famous for its high wind potential, leading to the establishment of numerous wind farms. This area is a significant hub for wind energy production in India.

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An important uranium mine of India is located at _______.

  1. Vashi

  2. Jaduguda

  3. Gauribidanur

  4. Manavalakurichi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Jaduguda is a  town in Purbi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
  • Jaduguda mine has the distinction of being the first uranium mine of the country.
  • Jaduguda uranium mine, the deepest operating underground mine of the country, is in uninterrupted operation since 1968.
  •  It has depth of nearly 3000 feet, one of the deepest in the country.
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The major power producing corporation of India is the ________.

  1. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)

  2. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPC)

  3. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

  4. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is the largest power company in India with an electric power generating capacity of 58,156 MW . Although the company has approx. 16% of the total national capacity it contributes to over 25% of total power generation due to its focus on operating its power plants at higher efficiency levels (approx. 80.2% against the national  rate of 64.5%).NTPC currently produces 25 billion units of electricity per month.