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Quiz about South Indian States
Quiz about South Indian States

South Indian States Trivia Quiz


This quiz covers the southern Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

A multiple-choice quiz by sreya18. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sreya18
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
204,054
Updated
Nov 01 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4105
Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (2/10), Guest 72 (8/10), Guest 210 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What are the official state languages of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have a major dispute regarding the waters of which river? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There is a very famous temple in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Where is this temple situated? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On the slopes of the Nilgiri hills in the Western Ghats, a very important cash crop is cultivated. Which of the following is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The southernmost tip of the mainland of India is situated in Tamil Nadu. What is the name of this place? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. To the west of the state of Kerala lies India's smallest Union Territory, a group of islands. What is the name of this place? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the wildlife sanctuary in Kerala which is especially famous for its elephants? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the world's tallest masonry dam, located in Andhra Pradesh? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where are the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of India? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Name the saltwater lake that is situated on the coastal border of Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What are the official state languages of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh?

Answer: Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu

Approximate number of speakers in India:
Kannada - 33,663,000
Malayalam - 33,667,000
Tamil - 58,597,000
Telugu - 66,318,000

http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/history/people/language
2. The states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have a major dispute regarding the waters of which river?

Answer: Kaveri

The Kaveri originates very close to the Arabian Sea in the state of Karnataka. It flows for 860 km and drains into the Bay of Bengal.
3. There is a very famous temple in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Where is this temple situated?

Answer: Tirupati

The Tirupati temple is situated on the seventh peak of the Venkatadri hills, in southern Andhra Pradesh. Lord Venkateswara is believed to be the second richest God in the world.
4. On the slopes of the Nilgiri hills in the Western Ghats, a very important cash crop is cultivated. Which of the following is it?

Answer: Tea

The very famous Nilgiri tea is grown in the Blue Mountains in the Western Ghats.
5. The southernmost tip of the mainland of India is situated in Tamil Nadu. What is the name of this place?

Answer: Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is famous for the Vivekananda Memorial, built on a rocky island some 500 metres off-shore.
The southernmost tip of the Indian Union is Indira Point, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
6. To the west of the state of Kerala lies India's smallest Union Territory, a group of islands. What is the name of this place?

Answer: Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep consists of 12 atolls. The capital is Kavaratti. Its population is around 52,000 people. The majority of the population are Muslims and they speak Malayalam.

http://lakshadweep.nic.in/location.htm
7. What is the name of the wildlife sanctuary in Kerala which is especially famous for its elephants?

Answer: Periyar

The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is situated in Kumily, Kerala and covers an area of 777 square kilometres. It is also one of the 27 tiger reserves in India.

www.indianwildlifeportal.com/wildlife-sanctuaries/periyar-wildlife-sanctuary.html
8. What is the name of the world's tallest masonry dam, located in Andhra Pradesh?

Answer: Nagarjuna Sagar dam

This dam is built on the Krishna river and is situated 150 kilometres from the state capital, Hyderabad.
9. Where are the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of India?

Answer: Vishakapatnam

Vishakapatnam is situated in the Northern Circars district of Andhra Pradesh and has one of the largest ship building yards in India.
10. Name the saltwater lake that is situated on the coastal border of Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh.

Answer: Pulicat Lake

Pulicat Lake is the second largest saltwater lake in India.
Source: Author sreya18

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