Books and Authors GK MCQ Questions on ‘Pachaimalai Hills’. Here we have given total 20 Quiz, very important for students.
(1) Pachaimalai Hills are also known as –
(a) Lichais
(b) Kochais
(c) Pachais
(d) Kodis
Ans – (c)
Explanation – Pachaimalai Hills are also known as Pachais.
(2) The Pachaimalai Hills belong to which of the following mountain system?
(a) the Western Ghats
(b) the Eastern Ghats
(c) the Himalayan Range
(d) the Pir Panjal Range
Ans – (b)
Explanation – The Pachaimalai Hills belong to the Eastern Ghats system.
(3) Pachaimalai Hills belong to which state in India?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Pachaimalai Hills belong to the state of Tamil Nadu in India.
(4) What does the word ‘Pachai’ mean in Tamil language?
(a) black
(b) green
(c) red
(d) yellow
Ans – (b)
Explanation – In Tamil language, ‘Pachai’ means green.
(5) Which of the following river is related to the Pachaimalai Hills?
(a) Kallar
(b) Swetha
(c) both a & b
(d) none
Ans – (c)
Explanation – Both Kallar and Swetha are major rivers of the Pachaimalai Hills.
(6) Which of the following waterfall is not located at the Pachaimalai Hills?
(a) Koraiyar falls
(b) Mangalam Aruvi falls
(c) Dhuandhar falls
(d) Mayil Uthu falls
Ans – (c)
Explanation – Dhuandhar falls is not located at the Pachaimalai Hills.
(7) Which of the following district of Tamil Nadu come under the region of Pachaimalai Hills?
(a) Perambalur
(b) Tiruchirapalli
(c) Salem
(d) All of the above
Ans – (d)
Explanation – Pachaimalai Hills are spread over the districts of Perambalur, Tiruchirapalli and Salem in Tamil Nadu.
(8) Which of the following dam is located in the Pachaimalai Hills?
(a) Srisailam dam
(b) Kodiveri dam
(c) Mettur dam
(d) Veeraramar dam
Ans – (d)
Explanation – Veeraramar dam is located on the Kallar river in Pachaimalai Hills.
(9) Which of the following is the indigenous tribe found in this region?
(a) Malayalis
(b) Chenchus
(c) Lambadis
(d) Kadars
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Malayalis are the indigenous tribe found in Pachaimalai Hills.
(10) There are how many divisional parts in Pachaimalai Hills?
(a) two
(b) three
(c) four
(d) five
Ans – (b)
Explanation – Pachaimalai Hills are divided into three divisional parts.
(11) Which of the following is a popular seasonal fruit grown in these hills?
(a) jackfruit
(b) guava
(c) litchi
(d) mango
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Jackfruit is a popular seasonal fruit grown in the Pachaimalai Hills.
(12) Which of the following is not a divisional part of Pachaimalai Hills?
(a) Vannadu
(b) Thalassery
(c) Thenpuranadu
(d) Aaththinadu
Ans – (b)
Explanation – Thalassery is not a divisional part of Pachaimalai Hills.
(13) Which of the following town is not located near Pachaimalai Hills?
(a) Thammampatti
(b) Esanai
(c) Gangavalli
(d) Sannati
Ans – (d)
Explanation – Sannati is not located near Pachaimalai Hills. Others are located on the plains near the hills.
(14) The area of Pachaimalai hills is around –
(a) 4800 square miles
(b) 5200 square miles
(c) 6000 square miles
(d) 2300 square miles
Ans – (b)
Explanation – The area of Pachaimalai hills is around 5200 square miles.
(15) Which of the following language has flourished most in this region?
(a) Tamil
(b) Telegu
(c) Sanskrit
(d) Urdu
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Tamil language has flourished most in this region.
(16) Pachaimalai Hills are located at how much distance from Trichy city?
(a) 52 km
(b) 89 km
(c) 73 km
(d) 102 km
Ans – (c)
Explanation – Trichy is located at a distance of 73 km from Pachaimalai Hills.
(17) The Pachaimalai Hills are mainly famous for which reason?
(a) trekking sites
(b) greenish view
(c) waterfalls
(d) All of the above
Ans – (d)
Explanation – The Pachaimalai Hills are famous for its trekking sites, beautiful waterfalls , greenish view etc.
(18) The elevation of Pachaimalai Hills is about –
(a) 1770-4620 feet
(b) 1372-2356 feet
(c) 1485-5420 feet
(d) 845-1645 feet
Ans – (a)
Explanation – The elevation of Pachaimalai Hills varies from 1770 to 4620 feet.
(19) Which of the following forest can be predominantly found on the hilltops?
(a) bamboo
(b) mahua
(c) sal
(d) pine
Ans – (c)
Explanation – Sal forest can predominantly be found on the flat hilltops in this region.
(20) Pachaimalai Hills are made up of –
(a) granitic gneiss
(b) limestone
(c) sandstone
(d) schist
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Pachaimalai Hills are made of granitic gneiss.