TAMILNADU NOTES

1. ​The sixth most populous state in India is Tamilnadu
2. According to 2013 "multidimensional development index", TN is the 3rd most developed state in India
3. Three dynasties of TN are Chera, Chola and Pandiyas.
4. Shore temple in Mamallapuram was built by Pallavas
5. Capital of Pallavas is Kanchipuram
6. Capital of Pandiyas is Madurai
7. ​State flower of Tamilnadu is Gloriosa lily
8. Nellaiappar temple is in Tirunelveli
9. First woman freedom fighter in TN is Rani Velu Nachiyar
10. DD Podhigai was started on 14 April 1993.
11. Head of Judiciary in TN is the Chief Justice of the Madras high court.
12. Tiger reserves in TN are in Sathyamangalam, Mukurthi National Park and Kalakkad Mundanthurai.
13. Two monsoons in TN are South west monsoon and North east monsoon.
14. The  constitutional head of Tamilnadu is The Governor
15. State tree of TN is Palm tree
16. The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere reserve was established in 1986.
17. Chennai is the 4th largest urban agglomeration in India.
18. There are 39 lok sabha constituencies in TN. (7 are reserved for SC)
19. The term length of TN government is 5 years.
20. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere reserve was established in 1986.
21. ​The first president's rule in TN occurred in the year 1976 to 1977.
22. Tamilnadu is the seventh most populous state in India.
23.  The human development index in Tamilnadu is 0.736
24. Tamil God is Murugan
25. Tamilnadu government emblem is the gopuram (gateway tower) of the Andal temple at Srivilliputhur.
26. Percentage of Muslims in TN is 6%
27. Silapathikaram was written by Ilangovadigal
28. Manimekalai was written by Cheethalaichathanar
29. Seewagasinthamani was written by Thiruthakkathever
30. Other name of Pongal is Tamizhar Thirunaal (Makara Sankaranthi).
31. First month in Tamil calendar is Chittirai
32. Tenth month in Tamil calendar is Thai, which is mid of January in english calendar. 
33. Aadi Perukku is celebrated on 18th day of Aadi month
34. Tamil new year is celebrated on first day of Chittirai.
35. Deepavali is celebrated to remember the death of Narakasura.
36. Four days of Pongal- Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Maatu Pongal & Kaanum Pongal.
37. Pongal is celebrated on first day of Tamil month Thai. 
38. The first printing press in TN was established at Tarangambadi.
39. Jallikattu is the main event on the day of Maatu Pongal.
40. The thiruvalluvar calendar is 31 days ahead of Gregorian calendar.
41. The first private Tamil TV channel is Sun TV, started  in 1993 by Kalanidhi Maran.
42. The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health is in Velankanni.
43. Mahamagam festival (Kumbamela of South) is celebrated in Kumbakonam once in 12 years. 
44. The first musician to get Bharata Ratna was M.S. Subbulakshmi.
45. Salem is famous for mangoes.
46. The famous Christian festivals are Christmas, Good friday and Easter.
47. Tamilians participated in F1 racing are Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok. 
48. The first physical education college in Asia is YMCA College of Physical Education, Nandanam, Chennai, established in 1920.
49. The famous Muslim festivals are Bakrid, Muharram, Milad un Nabi and Eid al-Fitr.
50. The place of origin of Jigarthanda (milk dessert) is Madurai.
51. Thyagarajar Aaradhanai is held in Marghazhi month in Thiruvaiyaru.
52. First Indian participated in F1 race is Narain Karthikeyan.
53. The ATP Chennai Open tournament is conducted in Chennai (every January).
54. In mayilaatam, peacock feathers are tied around the waist of dancers.
55. Viswanathan Anand got second place in July 2015 FIDE World rankings.
56. The headquarters of Southern Railways is in Chennai Central.
57. Two time world carton champion from TN is A.Maria Irudayam
58. The name Rukmini Devi Arundale was associated with Bharatanatyam.
59. The two naval air stations in TN are INS Rajali and INS Parundu.
60. The 2003 woman Grand Master is Aarthie Ramaswamy.
61. The trinity of Carnatic music are Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri.
62. Bus body building industries are found in Karur.
63. The first sound film in Tamil is Kalidas (31 october 1931).
64. The four international airports in TN are Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli and Madurai. 
65. Madurai is famous for Chungidi cotton sarees.
66. Kanyakumari is famous for rubber production.
67. Dummy horses are associated with the dance Poikkal kuthiraiaatam. 
68. Sterlite industries are found in Tuticorin (copper)  and Mettur (aluminum).
69. The first silent film in Tamil is Keechaka Vadham (1916) was directed by R. Nataraja Mudhaliar.
70. Detroit of India is Chennai.
71. The place Bhavani is famous for cotton carpets.
72. First talking film in India is Alam Ara (1931) was directed by Ardeshir Irani. 
73. The place Palani is famous for Panchamirtham. 
74. The rice bowl of TN is Cauvery delta region.
75. The music which is performed with a bow is called Villupaattu (Bow song).
76. The father of the Indian Green Revolution is Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.
77. The Manchester of South India is Coimbatore. 
78. The Knitwear capital of India is Tiruppur. 
79. Gobichettipalayam is also known as Mini Kollywood.
80. The Snooker was invented by  Gen. Sir. Frederick Roberts in Ooty
81. The coastline of TN is 910 sq.km, third longest coastline in India
82. The major seaports in TN are in Chennai, Tuticorin and Ennore
83. Chennai Petroleum Corporation has  refineries in Manali (in Chennai) and Panangudi (in Nagapattinam district).
84. The Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) is in Kagithapuram in Karur district. 
85. The city known as Pump city is Coimbatore.
86. Fireworks are manufactured in Sivakasi. 
87. Integral Coach factory was established in 1952 at Perambur. 
88. The largest producer of railway coaches in Asia is Integral Coach Factory in Perambur.
89. The domestic airports in TN are in Chennai (Kamaraj terminal), Tuticorin, Salem
90. Sundaram Karivardhan Naidu is associated with Indian motorsports.
91. Tamilnadu stands first in the highest number of road accidents in India. 
92. The four air bases in TN are in  Thanjavur, Sulur, Madurai and Tambaram. 
93. Ennore Port handles coal and ore.
94. The artificial harbour on the Coromandel coast is Chennai Port, which handles containers.
95. The first Indian chess master in second half of 20th century is Manuel Aaron.
96. The mangrove forests in Pichavaram is the second largest mangrove forest in the world.
97. In the year 2014-2015, TN has second largest economy in India. 
98. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar statue are found in Kanyakumari.
99. The second longest beach in the world is Marina Beach.
100. According to 2009 UNIDO report, leather cluster in Chennai stands among the top 10 dynamic industrial locations globally.
101. The motor racing events are held in Madras Motor Sports club (in Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur) and Kari Motor Speedway (in Chettipalayam, Coimbatore). 
102. The Brihadeeswarar temple in Tanjore was built by Raja Raja Chola I. 
103. The first Indian lady to play in grand slam is Nirupama Vaidyanathan.
104. The largest district (areawise) in Tamilnadu is Erode.
105. The headquarters of Indian Triathlon Federation is in Chennai.
106. The headquarters of Volleyball Federation is in Chennai.
107. The Hogenakkal falls is found in Dharmapuri district on the Kaveri river.
108. The smallest district in TN is Chennai.
109. The Madras boat club was started in 1867.
110. The first horse racing place in India is Guindy Race Course (started in 1777).
111. Brihadeeswarar temple is a UNESCO world heritage site.
112. Tamilnadu got it's new name in the year 1969 (old name: Madras state).
113. In the year 2008, International Beach Volleyball Championship was held in Chennai. 
114. India's longest walkway corridor is found in Rameshwaram temple (1.2 km).
115. Ooty Golf Club was started in 1896.
116. Kodaikanal Golf club was started in 1895.

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