TNPSC QUIZ IN ENGLISH HISTORY (8)

 TNPSC QUIZ IN ENGLISH HISTORY (8)

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26.In which year, the publication of “The Madras Mail”, India’s first evening newspaper started?

[A] 1850

[B] 1868

[C] 1872

[D] 1888

Correct Answer: B [ 1868 ]

Notes:

The publication of “The Madras Mail”, India’s first evening newspaper started in 1868. From 1928, it was known as The Mail. This newspaper existed till 1981.

27.How many districts of Tamil Nadu share the coastline?

[A] 10

[B] 12

[C] 13

[D] 14

Correct Answer: C [ 13 ]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu has 32 districts out of which, 13 districts have a coastline. The 13 districts that share the coastline are Thiruvallur, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari.

28.What is the southernmost latitude of Tamil Nadu?

[A] 7° 6′ N

[B] 8° 5′ N

[C] 9° 5′ N

[D] 10° 1′ N

Correct Answer: B [ 8° 5′ N ]

Notes:

The latitude and longitudes of Tamil Nadu are as follows: Latitude 8° 5′ N and 13° 35′ N and Longitudes 76° 15′ E and 80° 20′ E

29.Tamil Nadu does not share its border with which of the following states?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Telangana

[C] Karnataka

[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: B [ Telangana ]

Notes:

Tamil Nadu’s boundaries are as follows: Andhra Pradesh to the North, Karnataka to the Northwest, Bay of Bengal and Puducherry to the East, Indian Ocean to the South, Kerala to the West.

30.The “oor panchayats” of Tamil Nadu can be placed in which among the following categories?

[A] Lok Adalats

[B] Public Hearing meetings

[C] Kangaroo Courts

[D] Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres

Correct Answer: D [ Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres ]