Question

Which of the following is known as the 'Rice bowl of ‘Tamil Nadu'?
(A) Bhavani delta
(B) Kaveri delta
(C) Manimuthar delta
(D) Vaigai delta

Answer 1

Hint: Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 countries of India. Its capital and the biggest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu falls in the southernmost region of the Indian subcontinent, bordering the union territory of Puducherry and the southern Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Complete answer:
Agriculture is the predominant and traditional occupation of the people, and the districts of Tanjore and Thiruvarur are collectively known as the state's rice bowl.
According to the 2016 edition of the Tamil Nadu Statistical Manual, the eight districts of the Cauvery delta region contribute 45.4 percent of the total state production of paddy, with Thiruvarur and Tanjore contributing the highest – 10.7 percent and 9.9 percent respectively – making them the major suppliers of rice to the state granaries and responsible for food security.
Thanjavur is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Thanjavur is a major hub of South Indian faith, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are situated in and around Thanjavur. The most famous of these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is situated in the center of the city. Thanjavur is also the home of Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the city. The district of Thanjavur is historically known as the "Granary of South India" after the reign of the Chola dynasty. This district is located in the Kaveri delta region, the most fertile region in the Tamil Nadu state. The district is the largest rice-growing area in the state and is therefore known as the "Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu".

Thus, the answer is option B: Kaveri Delta

Note: The Municipality of Tanjore was established in 1866 as a third-grade municipality under the Town Improvements Act 1865 and initially consisted of 12 members. The number rose to 18 in 1879 and 24 in 1883. In 1897, the representatives were encouraged to elect a municipal president to lead them. Tanjore was elevated to a second-grade municipality in 1933 and the first-grade municipality in 1943. Thanjavur has been a special grade municipality since 1983.