Solution:
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) is located 650km south of Chennai, in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is being developed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL).
247. The first ruler of the Chola dynasty who kept strong navy was ?
Solution:
Rajendra I was the successor of Rajaraja I. He made his naval bigger and stronger. His naval expeditions to South-East -Asia was the first to be undertaken by an Indian king.
248. Which Chief minister has been appointed a maximum number of times?
Solution:
The person to have been appointed Chief Minister the maximum number of times is M. Karunanidhi. He is the only Chief Minister with 5 terms in office (10 February 1969 - 4 January 1971, 15 March 1971 - 31 January 1976, 27 January 1989 - 30 January 1991, 13 May 1996 - 13 May 2001, 13 May 2006 - 2011).
249. Kanchipuram Kailasanatha temple was built during the reign of ____
Solution:
The great Kailasanatha Temple was built by the ruler Rajasimha (A.D.700-728) at the beginning of the 8th century. The plan of the temple shows the layout of a typical Pallava sanctuary.
250. How many hill stations are there in Tamilnadu?
Solution:
The state is home to 25 ethereal hill stations that are the real contributor to the beauty and exquisiteness. Yercaud, Yelagiri, Kodaikanal, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Velliangiri Hills, Kolli Hills are just some must visit hill stations in Tamilnadu.
251. On which day of the Pongal, the Jallikattu bull fight was played ?
Solution:
Jallikattu is typically practised in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, which occurs annually in January.
252. Where is Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is situated ?
Solution:
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a protected area of India consisting of 21 small islands (islets) and adjacent coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar in the Indian Ocean. It lies 1 to 10 km away from the east coast of Tamil Nadu, India for 160 km between Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) and Dhanushkodi.
