UNITED INDIAN SCHOOL, KUWAIT
SOCIAL STUDIES
CHAPTER-10 THE SPLENDID SOUTH
I. Answer the following questions:
Q1. Where is Chennai located?
Ans. Chennai is located on the South-East coast of India, facing the Bay of Bengal.
It is the capital of Tamil Nadu.
Q2. Write the names of 3 industries of Bengaluru.
Ans. Bengaluru has many industries such as aircrafts, textiles and electronic goods.
Q3. What is Hyderabad famous for?
Ans. Hyderabad is famous for its pearl jewellery, sarees and lac bangles.
Q4. Which festival do people in Thiruvananthapuram celebrate?
Ans. People in Thiruvananthapuram celebrate Onam and Vishu.
Q5. Write the names of three tourist places in Visakhapatnam.
Ans. The three tourist places in Visakhapatnam are Rushikonda Beach, Dolphin’s
Nose and Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.
II. Name the following:
1. The Silicon Valley of India. – Bengaluru
2. The City of Pearls. – Hyderabad
3. The Garden City. – Bengaluru
4. Largest city of Andhra Pradesh. – Visakhapatnam
5. Famous dance form of Tamil Nadu. - Bharatanatyam