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What sector do banking, insurance, energy, transport and communication fall under?
What sector do banking, insurance, energy, transport and communication fall under?
Tamil Nadu has the highest installed wind energy capacity in India.
Tamil Nadu has the highest installed wind energy capacity in India.
True
What is the Credit Deposit Ratio of Tamil Nadu as of the text?
What is the Credit Deposit Ratio of Tamil Nadu as of the text?
119.15%
Tamil Nadu is grouped among high Net Enrolment Ratio (NER) States.
Tamil Nadu is grouped among high Net Enrolment Ratio (NER) States.
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What is the all-India average of the Net Enrolment Ratio at the primary level?
What is the all-India average of the Net Enrolment Ratio at the primary level?
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What is the Gross Enrolment Ratio for the secondary level in Tamil Nadu?
What is the Gross Enrolment Ratio for the secondary level in Tamil Nadu?
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Tamil Nadu has a higher Gross Enrolment Ratio under higher education (tertiary level) than other states.
Tamil Nadu has a higher Gross Enrolment Ratio under higher education (tertiary level) than other states.
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What is the Gross Enrolment Ratio for higher education in Tamil Nadu?
What is the Gross Enrolment Ratio for higher education in Tamil Nadu?
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Tamil Nadu has the highest number of internet subscribers in India.
Tamil Nadu has the highest number of internet subscribers in India.
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What is the total number of internet subscribers in India at the end of March, 2016?
What is the total number of internet subscribers in India at the end of March, 2016?
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Tamil Nadu has a well-established transportation system.
Tamil Nadu has a well-established transportation system.
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How many national highways are there in Tamil Nadu?
How many national highways are there in Tamil Nadu?
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What is the total road length in Tamil Nadu as of the text?
What is the total road length in Tamil Nadu as of the text?
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Chennai International Airport is currently the largest airport in India.
Chennai International Airport is currently the largest airport in India.
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Tamil Nadu has three major ports and one intermediate port.
Tamil Nadu has three major ports and one intermediate port.
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Approximately what percentage of India's cargo do Tamil Nadu's ports handle?
Approximately what percentage of India's cargo do Tamil Nadu's ports handle?
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Tourism in Tamil Nadu is promoted by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation.
Tourism in Tamil Nadu is promoted by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation.
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Tamil Nadu ranks the highest among Indian states for the number of tourist arrivals.
Tamil Nadu ranks the highest among Indian states for the number of tourist arrivals.
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What is the unemployment rate per 1000 in Tamil Nadu?
What is the unemployment rate per 1000 in Tamil Nadu?
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Study Notes
Wind Energy
- Tamil Nadu has the highest installed wind energy capacity in India
- The state has high quality off-shore wind energy potential
- The Tirunelveli and Rameswaram coast have strong potential
Services - Banking
- Nationalised banks account for 52% in Tamil Nadu
- Private Commercial Banks account for 30%
- State Bank of India and associates account for 13%
- Regional Rural Banks account for 5%
- Foreign bank branches account for the remaining 22%
- Total bank deposits in Tamil Nadu increased by 14.32% in March 2017
- Total bank credit in Tamil Nadu increased by 13.50% in March 2017
Education - School
- Tamil Nadu is among high Net Enrollment Ratio (NER) states
- Primary school NER in Tamil Nadu is 89.24% exceeding Kerala's 79.94% and national average
- Primary school NER in Tamil Nadu is higher than the national average of 74.74% and world average of 59%
- Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) for primary level is 118.8%
- GER for upper primary is 112.3%
- GER for secondary level is 62.7%
- GER for higher secondary is 49.26%
Education - Higher
- Tamil Nadu has a high Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education
- Tamil Nadu's GER is higher compared to the national average and other states
- Tamil Nadu has 59 Universities, 40 Medical colleges, 517 Engineering colleges, 2,260 Arts and Science colleges, 447 Polytechnics, and 20 dental colleges
Educational Loans
- Public Sector Banks disbursed 20.8% of educational loans to Tamil Nadu between 2013-14 and 2015-16
- Andhra Pradesh was second with 11.2%
- Maharashtra was third with 10.2%
- Kerala accounted for 37.8% of loans from Private Banks, and Tamil Nadu was second with 24.8%
Health
- Tamil Nadu has a three-tier health infrastructure (hospitals, primary health centers, health units, community health centers, and sub-centers)
- Data from March 2015 showed 34 district hospitals, 229 subdvisional hospitals, 1,254 primary health centers, 7,555 sub-centers, and 313 community health centers.
Communication
- Maharashtra has the most internet subscribers in the country
- Tamil Nadu has 28 million internet subscribers
- Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka have 24.87 million and 22.63 million subscribers respectively
Transport
- Tamil Nadu has a well-established transportation system that covers the states
- The system connects urban centers, agricultural markets, and rural areas
Road
- Tamil Nadu has 28 national highways that cover 5,036 km.
- The state has a total road length of 167,000 km, where 60,628 km are maintained by the Highways Department.
Rail
- Tamil Nadu has a well-developed railway network and a substantial suburban railway network
- The network connects to major cities in India
Air
- Tamil Nadu has four major international airports, including Chennai International Airport
- The state also has domestic airports
Ports
- Tamil Nadu has three major ports (Chennai, Ennore, Tuticorin) and one intermediate port (Nagapattinam)
- There are 23 minor ports
- These ports handle over 73 million metric tonnes of cargo annually.
Tourism
- Tamil Nadu has been a major tourist destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
- There are approximately 28 lakh foreign and 11 crore domestic tourists visiting the state each year.
- In 2013, the state welcomed 25 crore tourists
Unemployment and Poverty
- Tamil Nadu has an unemployment rate of 42 per 1000
- National average unemployment rate is 50
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This quiz covers the wind energy potential and banking landscape in Tamil Nadu. Learn about the state's significant installed wind energy capacity and the composition of its banking sector, including nationalised and private banks. Additionally, explore educational metrics highlighting Tamil Nadu's high enrollment ratios in schools.
