Motor Vehicles Act, Tamil Nadu - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   According to ASSOCHAM, which State led the employment generation in manufacturing sector of the country in 2012-13?

a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Karnataka
d. Punjab
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
Among 20 States that were part of the analysis, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded a positive growth, while others saw a significant decline. Overall, employment generation in 2012- 13 in the manufacturing sector declined to 12.95 million from 13.4 million in 2011-12, registering a fall of 3.6%.
2)   In which district of Tamil Nadu, Stanley Reservoir has been opened for irrigation?

a. Coimbatore
b. Salem
c. Erode
d. Kanchipuram
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Salem

Explanation:
It is the major dam in the state and its sluice gates are normally opened every year on June 12. However, during deficient storage years, the date of release used to be deferred. The release on 9th Aug’15 would help to irrigate over 12-lakh acres of land in the Cauvery Delta districts for Samba Crop.

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