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1. Pre monsoon showers are also known as ……. showers.
2. Black soil is also known as …….
3. ……. reduces the fertility of the soil.
4. Trees of ……. forests are economically important.
5. ……. is the second largest Mangrove forest in the world found in Tamil Nadu.
6. Koonthankulam bird sanctuary is in ……. district.
7. Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is in ………. district.
8. A sudden natural catastrophe that causes great damage or less to lives and properties is called ……….
9. The number of Municipal Corporations in Tamil Nadu is …….
10. Ancient Gondwana land broke away 135 years ago during ……. period.
11. ……. hills are the eastward extension of Western Ghats.
12. Coastal plains of Tamil Nadu extend from ………. to ……….
13. The ……. coast along the Bay of Bengal consists of many beautiful exotic beaches.
14. …. of Tamil Nadu are its life line.
15. Except ……. river all the other rivers of Tamil Nadu state are non – perennial.
16. Palar river originates beyond ………. village in Kolar district of Karnataka.
17. The ……. river is extensively dammed for irrigation especially in Tamil Nadu.
18. The surplus water in Vaigia river is discharged into ……. tank.
19. The colour of the Red soil is due to the presence of high content of …….
20. …. soil is suitable for tea and coffee plants.
21. The systematic efforts taken to reduce the risks during disasters is ………
22. Water is the most common trigger of a ……….
23. Tamil nadu was the worst affected state by the flood occured in ……
