What is the previous name of Tamil Nadu?
Madras state
After the independence of India, after the Telugu and Malayalam parts of Madras state were separated from Tamilagam state in 1956, it was renamed as Tamil Nadu in 1968 by the state government.
Who changed the name Madras to Tamil Nadu?
On 26 January 1950, it was formed as Madras State by the Government of India. As a result of the 1956 States Reorganisation Act, the state’s boundaries were re-organized following linguistic lines. The state was finally renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969 by C.N. Annadurai, Chief Minister.
Does Tamilnadu have a flag?
At present there is no official flag for the state of Tamil Nadu in India. A flag was proposed for the state in 1970 but was not formally adopted at that time.
What is the Human Development Index of Tamil Nadu?
It ranks 11th among all Indian states in human development index. Tamil Nadu is the most urbanised state in India, and one of the most industrialised states; the manufacturing sector accounts for more than one-third of the state’s GDP. Tamil Nadu is the tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population.
What was the main source of trade in Tamil Nadu?
Much commerce from the Romans and Han China converged in the Tamil region, and the seaports of Muziris and Korkai were very popular destinations. One of the most prized goods from Tamilkam was spices such as black pepper, but other spices, pearls and silk were also widely traded there.
Who is the present Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
1 Body Government of Tamil Nadu 2 Governor Banwarilal Purohit 3 Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami ( ADMK) 4 Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam ( AIADMK) 5 Parliamentary constituency Lok Sabha ( 39 seats) Rajya Sabha ( 18 seats) Area 6 Total 72,147,030 7 Rank 6th 8 Per capita ₹ 276,815 (US$3,900) (2020–21) Languages 9 Additional official
What is the national song/Anthem of Tamil Nadu?
^# Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem, while Invocation to Mother Tamil is the state song/anthem. Tamil Nadu ( / ˌtæmɪl ˈnɑːduː /; Tamil: [ˈtamiɻ ˈnaːɽɯ] ( listen)) is a state in South India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai.