Physical Geography of Tamil Nadu

Physical Geography of Tamil Nadu

Learning Objectives

• To know the history of formation of the state

• To study the major physiographic divisions of the state

• To understand the nature of climate, soils and natural vegetation

• To familiarise the students with the geographical conditions of their living places

• To know the major natural disasters and their occurrences in Tamil Nadu

Introduction

The study of one’s own region is the first step to become a global citizen. The purpose of studying our local territory is to understand life in our environment. In the last five lessons, you have learnt about various geographical characterstics of our country. In this lesson and those that follow, we shall learn about the geography of Tamil Nadu. You will get to know about the etymology, history of formation, location, size, physical divisions, rivers, climate, soil and natural vegetation of Tamil Nadu in this chapter.

Its exquisite physiography and climate makes our state unique in India. It has long and sunny beaches, waterfalls, hills, forests and varied flora and fauna.

As per, the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, state boundaries were reorganised on some linguistic basis.

•  Name the first state of India created on linguistic basis.

•  Why was the capital of Tamil Nadu renamed?