Pongal
Pongal is a __________ festival
*starts with h
harvest
who was the head of the committee that wrote the constitution of India?
Name any 1 river that flows through Cuddalore
Gadilam, Thenpennai, Kollidam, Vellar
What is the capital city of Tamilnadu?
Chennai
What are the four days of Pongal? Name them.
Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maattu Pongal, Kaanum Pongal
From which year are we celebrating Republic day?
1950
From which district was Cuddalore seperated?
South Arcot district
Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka
Jalli kattu event is celebrated on which day of Pongal festival?
3rd day; Maattu Pongal
What is the introductory statement of the constitution called?
Preamble
When (month & year) did Tsunami hit Cuddalore?
December, 2004
Who is the previous chief minister of Tamilnadu?
Mr Edappadi Palanisami
What all gifts did government give for Pongal festival?
1000 rupees; 1 kg rice; 1kg sugar; sugarcane stick; saree & dhoti
Who was the chief guest and this year's Republic day?
Emmanuel Macron
Name any two famous tourist spots in Cuddalore district.
Chidambaram temple
Pichavaram Mangrove forests
Veeranam lake
Which river(s) flows entirely in Tamilnadu?
Name any 2 festivals similar to Pongal but celebrated in other states. Tell the name and state.
Sankranthi - Andhra
Bihu - Assam
Lohri - Punjab
Name any four important words in the preamble of our constitution.
socialist, secular, democratic, sovereign, republic
justice, equality, fraternity, liberty
How many taluks are there in Cuddalore? What are they?
7
Cuddalore, Kurinjipadi, Virudhachalam, Thittagudi, Kattumannarkoil, Chidambaram, Panruti
what were the three major kingdoms of ancient tamilnadu (tamilakam)? & what are their respective flag symbols?
Chola - jumping tiger
Chera - bow and arrow
Pandhya - twin fish