Economic trends in Tamil Nadu: resources, population indicators, agriculture, industry and infrastructure

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1. Question 1

   Match the minerals with where they are found. (a) Molybdenum - 1. Salem (b) Bauxite - 2. Kanjamalai (c) Iron ore - 3. Yercaud (d) Manganese - 4. Karadikuttam

   1. A. (a) 4, (b) 3, (c) 2, (d) 1
   2. B. (a) 3, (b) 4, (c) 2, (d) 1
   3. C. (a) 4, (b) 2, (c) 3, (d) 1
   4. D. (a) 4, (b) 3, (c) 1, (d) 2
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: A. (a) 4, (b) 3, (c) 2, (d) 1

   Molybdenum at Karadikuttam, bauxite at Yercaud, iron ore at Kanjamalai and manganese at Salem.

   Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 11 தமிழ்நாட்டுப் பொருளாதாரம், p. 272 (PDF p. 278))

2. Question 2

   According to the textbook, what is Tamil Nadu's rank among Indian states by area?

   1. A. 3rd
   2. B. 6th
   3. C. 11th
   4. D. 17th
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: C. 11th

   The textbook says Tamil Nadu is India's 11th largest state by area.

   Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 11 தமிழ்நாட்டுப் பொருளாதாரம், p. 268 (PDF p. 274))