 - 1. What is the nickname of Coimbatore?
A) Detroit of India B) Silicon Valley of India C) Manchester of South India D) Garden City of India
- 2. Which river flows through Coimbatore?
A) Krishna B) Godavari C) Noyyal D) Cauvery
- 3. Which is a famous hill station near Coimbatore?
A) Coonoor B) Yercaud C) Ooty D) Kodaikanal
- 4. Which industry is Coimbatore famous for?
A) IT B) Automobile C) Pharmaceutical D) Textile
- 5. What is the name of the airport in Coimbatore?
A) Coimbatore International Airport B) Hyderabad International Airport C) Bengaluru International Airport D) Chennai International Airport
- 6. In which Indian state is Coimbatore located?
A) Karnataka B) Kerala C) Tamil Nadu D) Andhra Pradesh
- 7. Which festival is celebrated with great fervor in Coimbatore?
A) Holi B) Diwali C) Pongal D) Christmas
- 8. Which famous educational institution is located in Coimbatore?
A) Indian School of Business B) Indian Institute of Science C) PSG College of Technology D) IIT Madras
- 9. What is Coimbatore also known as?
A) Kovai B) Bangalore C) Chennai D) Mumbai
- 10. What mountain range surrounds Coimbatore?
A) Vindhya Range B) Nilgiri Hills C) Western Ghats D) Eastern Ghats
- 11. As per the census of 2011, what was Coimbatore's rank in terms of urban agglomeration size in India?
A) 5th largest B) 10th largest C) 16th largest D) 25th largest
- 12. Which empire ruled the Coimbatore region in the 15th century?
A) Maurya Empire B) Mughal Empire C) Maratha Empire D) Vijayanagara Empire
- 13. Who introduced the Palayakkarar system in Kongu Nadu?
A) Nayaks B) Hoysalas C) Pandyas D) Cheras
- 14. What significant war took place in Coimbatore in the early 19th century?
A) Fourth Anglo-Mysore War B) First Anglo-Mysore War C) Third Carnatic War D) Second Poligar War
- 15. In what year was Coimbatore established as the capital of its district?
A) 1750 B) 1804 C) 1857 D) 1825
- 16. Under which mission was Coimbatore selected to be developed as a smart city?
A) Digital India Mission B) Make in India Initiative C) Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
- 17. What are some of the major exports from Coimbatore?
A) Spices, textiles, software services B) Tea, coffee, silk C) Jewellery, wet grinders, poultry and auto components D) Handicrafts, leather goods, electronics
- 18. What is the Coimbatore Wet Grinder recognized as by the Government of India?
A) Protected Cultural Artifact B) National Treasure C) World Heritage Site D) Geographical Indication
- 19. Who was the chairman when Coimbatore was accorded municipality status in 1866?
A) John Stuart B) William Bentinck C) Robert Stanes D) Charles Cornwallis
- 20. What ancient trade route did Coimbatore lie on?
A) Rajakesari Peruvazhi B) Silk Route C) Khyber Pass D) Grand Trunk Road
- 21. Which chieftain is associated with the etymology of Coimbatore?
A) Kovan or Koyan B) Krishna Deva Raya C) Harihara I D) Rajendra Chola
- 22. What is another name for the goddess worshipped by Koyan, associated with Coimbatore's etymology?
A) Lakshmi B) Kovaiamma C) Saraswati D) Durga
- 23. Which gap served as the eastern entrance to Coimbatore during the Sangam period?
A) Bhor Ghat B) Thal Ghat C) Pir Panjal Pass D) Palakkad Gap
- 24. What was Coimbatore's rank among Indian cities in investment climate by Confederation of Indian Industry?
A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth
- 25. In which year did Coimbatore Municipal Corporation get established?
A) 1981 B) 1975 C) 1990 D) 2000
- 26. Which city is the largest in Tamil Nadu?
A) Salem B) Trichy C) Chennai D) Madurai
- 27. Which dynasty ruled Coimbatore during the Sangam period?
A) The Cheras B) The Pandyas C) The Cholas D) The Pallavas
- 28. Which empire conquered Kongu Nadu in the 10th century?
A) The Vijayanagara Empire B) The Pandyas C) The Cholas D) The Pallavas
- 29. What was Rajakesari Peruvazhi in the context of Coimbatore?
A) A Chola highway B) A trade route to Muziris C) A British administrative center D) A Palayakkarar division
- 30. What system did the Madurai Nayaks introduce in Kongu Nadu?
A) Municipality status B) Rajakesari Peruvazhi C) British administrative division D) The Palayakkarar system
- 31. When did Coimbatore become part of the Madras Presidency?
A) 1876 B) 1799 C) 1804 D) 1920s
- 32. Who was a key figure in the Second Poligar War operating from Coimbatore?
A) Tipu Sultan B) Dheeran Chinnamalai C) Robert Stanes D) Mahatma Gandhi
- 33. What major event occurred in Coimbatore on 14 February 1998?
A) Economic boom due to cotton industry B) Establishment of municipality status C) Second Poligar War D) Bombings by Al Ummah
- 34. Which city's decline in the cotton industry benefited Coimbatore in the 1920s and 1930s?
A) Kolkata B) Hyderabad C) Chennai D) Mumbai
- 35. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi visit Coimbatore during the independence movement?
A) Once B) Twice C) Four times D) Three times
- 36. Which political figure was based in Coimbatore during the Indian independence movement?
A) Robert Stanes B) Tipu Sultan C) S. P. Narasimhalu Naidu D) Dheeran Chinnamalai
- 37. What was the impact of the Great Famine on Coimbatore?
A) Introduction of Palayakkarar system B) Bombings by Al Ummah C) Economic boom due to cotton industry D) Nearly 200,000 famine-related fatalities
- 38. At what altitude above sea level is Coimbatore located?
A) 350 m (1,148 ft) B) 427 m (1,401 ft) C) 500 m (1,640 ft) D) 600 m (1,969 ft)
- 39. How many major tanks and wetland areas are there in Coimbatore?
A) Ten B) Six C) Seven D) Eight
- 40. Which of the following is not a major tank in Coimbatore?
A) Valankulam B) Singanallur C) Kumaraswami D) Ukkadam Periyakulam
- 41. How many species of birds are found in Coimbatore urban wetlands?
A) 75 B) 116 C) 150 D) 90
- 42. Which migratory bird visits the Coimbatore wetlands?
A) Peregrine falcon B) Golden eagle C) Spot-billed pelican D) Bald eagle
- 43. Which endangered species is found in the region around Coimbatore?
A) Kangaroo B) Snow leopard C) Polar bear D) Nilgiri tahr
- 44. What is the predominant soil type in Coimbatore?
A) Red loamy soil B) Black soil C) Clay soil D) Sandy soil
- 45. Under which seismic zone does Coimbatore fall according to the Bureau of Indian Standards?
A) Class III/IV B) Class I/II C) Class V/VI D) Class VII/VIII
- 46. What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Coimbatore?
A) 45.2 °C (113.4 °F) B) 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) C) 42.6 °C (108.7 °F) D) 40.5 °C (104.9 °F)
- 47. What is the average annual rainfall in Coimbatore?
A) 400 mm (15.7 in) B) 800 mm (31.5 in) C) 600 mm (23.6 in) D) 700 mm (27.6 in)
- 48. Which monsoon contributes 47% to Coimbatore's total rainfall?
A) Southwest monsoon B) Summer monsoon C) Northeast monsoon D) Winter monsoon
- 49. What is the climate classification of Coimbatore under the Köppen system?
A) Tropical rainforest (Af) B) Humid subtropical (Cfa) C) Hot semi-arid (BSh) D) Mediterranean (Csa)
- 50. During which months does Coimbatore experience its wet season?
A) June to August B) March to May C) September to November D) December to February
- 51. What was the population of Coimbatore within municipal corporation limits according to the 2001 census?
A) 930,882 B) 2,136,916 C) 1,050,721 D) 1,601,438
- 52. How many administrative zones is Coimbatore divided into?
A) Three B) Five C) Six D) Four
- 53. Who heads the executive wing of the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation?
A) District Collector B) Mayor C) Commissioner of Police D) Corporation Commissioner
- 54. How many police stations are there in Coimbatore?
A) 10 B) 18 C) 15 D) 20
- 55. How many members does Coimbatore elect to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly?
A) Twelve B) Six C) Eight D) Ten
- 56. What was the crime rate in Coimbatore in 2005 per 100,000 people?
A) 265.9 B) 150.3 C) 300.5 D) 400.7
- 57. Which party led the front that won all assembly constituencies in Coimbatore in the 2021 legislative assembly election?
A) AIADMK B) CPI (M) C) DMK D) BJP
- 58. What was the population density of Coimbatore in 2011 per km²?
A) 8,500 B) 12,000 C) 15,000 D) 10,052
- 59. How many wards is each administrative zone in Coimbatore subdivided into?
A) 15 B) 25 C) 20 D) 30
- 60. What was the sex ratio of Coimbatore as per the 2001 census?
A) 964 females per 1000 males B) 929 females for every 1,000 males C) 50.08% males D) 997 females for every 1,000 males
- 61. Which year did Coimbatore receive municipality status?
A) 1981 B) 1804 C) 1866 D) 2005
- 62. What is the literacy rate for males in Coimbatore as per the 2011 census?
A) 85.3% B) 89.23% C) 82.43% D) 93.17%
- 63. What was the estimated GDP of Coimbatore in 2020?
A) US$20 billion B) US$13.06 billion C) US$15 billion D) US$10 billion
- 64. In which year did Coimbatore rank 15th in the list of most competitive Indian cities?
A) 2020 B) 2005 C) 2015 D) 2010
- 65. What percentage of India's cotton spinning capacity was based in Coimbatore in 2009?
A) 25% B) 10% C) 20% D) 15%
- 66. What was Coimbatore's rank among the top global outsourcing cities by Tholons?
A) 5th B) 10th C) 17th D) 25th
- 67. What year did G.D. Naidu develop India's first indigenous motor?
A) 1945 B) 1920 C) 1950 D) 1937
- 68. What percentage of India's requirements for motors and pumps is supplied by Coimbatore?
A) 30% B) 70% C) 40% D) 50%
- 69. What percentage of processed chicken meat exports does Coimbatore contribute to?
A) 50% B) 70% C) 95% D) 80%
- 70. What reputation do Coimbatore and its people have?
A) Conservatism B) Artistic creativity C) Entrepreneurship D) Musical talent
- 71. How is Coimbatore generally considered in terms of tradition?
A) An ancient city B) A modern city C) A rural town D) A traditional city
- 72. What has resulted in the growth of trade unions in Coimbatore?
A) Educational expansion B) Heavy industrialisation C) Agricultural development D) Tourism boom
- 73. As per the 2011 census, which language is spoken by the second largest number of people in Coimbatore?
A) Urdu B) Malayalam C) Kannada D) Telugu
- 74. Which ethnic group forms a significant minority in Coimbatore?
A) Punjabis B) Assamese C) Bengalis D) Telugus
- 75. What is the predominant religion in Coimbatore as per the 2011 religious census?
A) Christianity B) Hinduism C) Jainism D) Islam
- 76. Which festival is a major event at Coimbatore's Mariamman temples?
A) Diwali B) Holi C) Eid D) Mariamman festivals
- 77. What is the base of Coimbatore cuisine?
A) Pasta B) Noodles C) Rice D) Wheat
- 78. Which traditional method of serving food in Coimbatore imparts a unique flavor and is considered healthy?
A) Using ceramic bowls B) Using metal plates C) Serving food over a banana leaf D) Using plastic containers
- 79. Who introduced the concept of Tent Cinema in Coimbatore?
A) G.D. Naidu B) S. M. Sriramulu Naidu C) Swamikannu Vincent D) Kasthuri Srinivasan
- 80. In which year was Central Studios set up in Coimbatore?
A) 1987 B) 1960 C) 1945 D) 1935
- 81. Which studio was established by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu?
A) Central Studios B) G.D. Naidu Museum C) Kadhi Gandhi Gallery D) Pakshiraja Studios
- 82. In which year was Coimbatore International Airport established?
A) 2012 B) 1987 C) 1960 D) 1940
- 83. What type of aircraft does Sulur Air Force Station accommodate?
A) Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk B) Antonov An-32 transport aircraft, Mil Mi-17 transport helicopters, HAL Dhruv helicopters C) F-16 Fighting Falcon, Eurofighter Typhoon D) Boeing 747, Airbus A320
- 84. When was the first squadron of indigenous built HAL Tejas fighter aircraft inducted at Sulur?
A) 1987 B) 1960 C) 2020 D) 2012
- 85. In which year did train service start in Coimbatore?
A) 1861 B) 1947 C) 1905 D) 1923
- 86. Which division of the Southern Railway zone does Coimbatore fall under?
A) Madurai division B) Chennai division C) Tiruchirappalli division D) Salem division
- 87. What is the rank of Coimbatore Junction in terms of income generation within the Southern Railway zone?
A) Fourth-largest B) Third-largest C) Second-largest D) Largest
- 88. Who announced that metro rail is suitable transport for Coimbatore in 2013?
A) M.K. Stalin B) J. Jayalalithaa C) E. Sreedharan D) K. Palaniswami
- 89. How many Regional Transport Offices are there in Coimbatore?
A) Six B) Five C) Four D) Three
- 90. In which year did town buses start operating in Coimbatore?
A) 1935 B) 1921 C) 1900 D) 1950
- 91. How many inter-city routes does the Coimbatore division operate?
A) 200 B) 150 C) 119 D) 100
- 92. In which year was the first school established in Coimbatore?
A) 1875 B) 1966 C) 1831 D) 1945
- 93. In what year was the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History opened?
A) 1985 B) 2008 C) 1990 D) 2016
- 94. How many engineering colleges are there in Coimbatore as of 2023?
A) 62 B) 21 C) 46 D) 27
- 95. Which institute focuses on cotton research in Coimbatore?
A) Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding B) Sugarcane Breeding Research Institute C) Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies D) Central Institute for Cotton Research
- 96. How many students appeared for SSLC examinations in Coimbatore in 2023?
A) 40000 B) 31320 C) 50000 D) 25000
- 97. Which of the following newspapers does not have a Coimbatore edition?
A) Deccan Chronicle B) The Hindu C) The New Indian Express D) Business Line
- 98. What type of programs do private radio stations in Coimbatore primarily air?
A) Tamil-based programs, including film music B) English news bulletins C) International pop music D) Hindi dramas
- 99. In which year did television relay start in Coimbatore from Delhi Doordarshan?
A) 2005 B) 2010 C) 1986 D) 1985
- 100. Which organization was the only telecommunication service provider in Coimbatore till the 1990s?
A) ACT B) Tata Teleservices C) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) D) Reliance Communications
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