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Multiple choice transport and communication in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

Which domestic airports are in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Chennai (Kamarajar)

  2. Madurai

  3. Salem

  4. Thuthukudu

  5. All of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Chennai:  Domestic flights operate from the Kamaraj Domestic Terminal.
Madurai: Madurai Airport  is a customs airport serving Madurai and its surrounding districts in Tamil Nadu.
Salem: Salem Airport was constructed with an aim for Vayudoot services by using small aircraft on 1,350-metre runway. 
Thuthukudi (Tuticorin): Thuthukudi airport is located in Vagaikulam at a distance of 16.9 km from Thuthukudi.

Multiple choice transport and communication in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

The means through which ideas and information are exchanged are called _____.

  1. Means of communication

  2. Means of transport

  3. Means of earning

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Communication is sending and receiving information between two or more people. The means through which ideas and information are exchanged are called means of communication. It includes devices which we use to talk, or to send message from one end to others; or from one person to other. 

Multiple choice transport and communication in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

Which are the three major ports of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Chennai

  2. Thuthukudi

  3. Ennore

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Chennai Port, is the second largest container port of India.
  • Ennore Port, officially renamed Kamarajar Port Limited, is located on the Coromandel Coast about 24 km north of Chennai Port, Chennai.
  • Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) Port is an artificial deep-sea harbour.
Multiple choice transport and communication in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

Which channel has lost its importance now?

  1. Buckingham canal

  2. Egypt canal

  3. Suez canal

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Buckingham Canal is a long fresh water navigation canal. It is running parallel to the Coromandel Coast of South India from Kakinada in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu. Its length is 796 kilometres. The canal was used to convey goods up and down the coast from Vijayawada to Chennai. But, this channel has lost its importance now. It was damaged due to the cyclones of 1965-1966 and 1976. It is little used and no longer well maintained. It is badly polluted from sewage and industrial effluents in Chennai.

Multiple choice transport and communication in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project aims at creating a navigation channel from the India Ocean to the Bay of Bengal through _____.

  1. Palk Strait

  2. Gulf of Mannar

  3. Arabian Sea

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project (SSCP) aims at creating a navigation channel from the Indian Ocean to the Bay of Bengal through Gulf of Mannar, Adam's Bridge, Palk Bay and Palk Strait within the Indian border. This project is of strategic importance as it connects the neighbouring continents and countries. It also acts as a catalyst for industrial development, super trade and commerce advance coastal shipping and generate employment.

Multiple choice transport and communication in tamil nadu human geography in tamil nadu geography

Name the international airports in Tamil Nadu.

  1. Chennai

  2. Coimbatore

  3. Tiruchirapalli

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Coimbatore International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. 
  • Tiruchirappalli International Airport is an international airport serving Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. 
  • Chennai International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in India in terms of total passenger traffic after Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.