TNPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-TNPSC Test Series
Hydropower in Tamilnadu Tamil Nadu (the Lands of Tamils or Tamil Country) is the southernmost part of Indian Peninsula. It is bordered by union territory of Pondicherry and States of Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is bounded by Eastern Ghats on north; by Nilgiri Hills, Anamalai Hills and Kerala on west; by Bay … Read more
Irrigation in Tamilnadu SOURCES OF IRRIGATION Water is an important determinant factor of production of crops in agriculture sector. Intensive and extensive cultivation of land depend mainly on the availability of water. Medium and minor irrigation schemes are implemented in the state for augmenting the irrigation for agriculture. The various sources of irrigation are canals, … Read more
Horticulture in Tamilnadu Tamil Nadu state is situated at the South-eastern extremity of the Indian peninsula and comprises 30 districts (including Chennai) . The state can be divided into seven agro climatic zones viz., Western, Southern, North Eastern, North Western, Delta, High Rainfall, and Hilly and Tribal zones. Tamil Nadu has a rich diversity of … Read more
FISHING IN TAMILNADU Fishery resources of Tamil Nadu are categorised as Marine, Inland and Brackish water. Marine Fisheries Tamil Nadu has 1.9 lakh sq. km of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and a continental shelf of 41,412 sq.km. The marine fisher population in Tamil Nadu is 9.43 lakh, living in 608 fishing villages in the 13 … Read more
Agriculture of Tamilnadu Introduction Agriculture is socially, economically and culturally entwined with the lives of people of Tamil Nadu. Agriculture cannot be easily dispensed with as it is the key component of economic growth and development. Agriculture is undergoing perceptible changes as it gets transformed from a traditional to modern economy which is an important step towards economic … Read more
Animal Husbandry of Tamilnadu Animal Husbandry sector plays a vital role in sustaining rural livelihoods and improving the economy of rural population. Livestock sector provides productive employment especially self employment and guaranteed supplementary household income to a majority of rural households particularly small and marginal farmers besides providing nutritious food products like milk, meat and … Read more
Thamirabarani River Originates: In Western Ghats In Tirunelveli District Tributaries: River Servalar, Pachaiyar And Chittar The river Tambaraparani (Now people call Tambaraparani as Thamirabarani) originates on the eastern slopes of Western Ghats in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The origins of Tambarabarani and its tributaries are situated at the peaks called “Aduppukkal Mottai”, “Agathimalai” and “Cherumunji Mottai”, at … Read more
Rivers are major source of irrigation in tamilnadu. Let see some of major rivers that irrigates Tamilnadu. Maximum rivers in Tamil nadu are east flowing rivers and merges at Bay of Bengal. The state receives 48% rain through the North East monsoon and 32% through the South West monsoon. Some major rivers of the state … Read more
Natural hazards in Tamilnadu Introduction Natural disasters are consequences of a natural hazard like an earthquake, landslide, cyclone, flood, or tsunami which affects human activities. Human vulnerability to disasters is increased by poverty and the risk potential for disasters. A lack of planning, preparedness and appropriate emergency management systems can lead to devastating to human, animal, … Read more
Eco Tourism in Tamilnadu Ecotourism may be defined as nature-based tourism that is educative and ensures the suitable use of environmental resources, while producing viable economic opportunities for the host communities. Tamil nadu’s geographical diversity provides wealth of eco tourisms that potentially support Eco tourism activities. These include biosphere reserves, mangroves, coral reefs, … Read more