Unfortunately, Mr. M. Subramanian, who maintained this website lost his battle to cancer and passed away in July, 2019. The database has over 50,000 questions. If you are interested in purchasing the website/database, please reach out using the form here.
Khub.info Learn TNPSC exam and online pratice
Q1. Which is the world's largest fresh water lake?
Correct answer : 3
Q2. Consider the following: (1) Mahadeo Hills (2) Sahyadri Parvat (3) Satpura Range. What is the correct sequence of the above from the North to the South?
Correct answer : 3
Q3. The Indo Gangetic Plains are made up of mostly ................soil.
Correct answer : 1
Q4. The maturity of a river course is recognised by the presence of
Correct answer : 1
Q5. "Jhum" or "Jhoom" is .......
Correct answer : 2
Q6. ..............is known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea".
Correct answer : 1
Q7. If rain falls only for two months, the crop best suited to the resulting conditions will be ............
Correct answer : 4
Q8. ............is the largest producer of wheat in India
Correct answer : 1
Q9. Among the following statements which one is NOT correct?
Correct answer : 4
Q10. Swamps are seen in the Siberian rivers because
Correct answer :
Q11. Ox bow lakes ( U or Crescent shaped lakes) are mostly found alongside the river of .....
Correct answer : 2
Q12. Which one of the following statement is correct? {a} Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals (b) Cirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domes. {c} Cumulus clouds are white and thin and form delicate patches and give a fibrous and feathery appearances. {d} Cumulus clouds are classified as high clouds.
Correct answer : 1
Q13. ...........is the largest producer of Maize in India
Correct answer : 4
Q14. Which of the following statements about the monsoon in India is INCORRECT?
Correct answer : 4
Q15. Sal forests are found in which part of Indian peninsular area?
Correct answer : 4
Q16. The state to produce the maximum natural rubber in India is....
Correct answer : 3
Q17. Which of the following does not contribute to the high concentration of jute cultivation in West Bengal?
Correct answer : 2
Q18. Which one of the following winds is NOT a planetary wind?
Correct answer : 4
Q19. Which state of India has the largest area under tank irrigation?
Correct answer : 1
Q20. Which one of the following statements is NOT CORRECT?
Correct answer : 1
Q21. Planetary winds are NOT ...........
Correct answer : 2
Q22. Of the following forest regions, the most suitable wood for paper pulp is available from....
Correct answer : 2
Q23. Consider the following statements regarding the earthquakes and pick the statement that is correct: (1) The intensity of earthquake is measured on Mercalli Scale. (2) The magnitude of ana earthquake is a measure of energy released. (3) Earthquake magnitudes are based on direct measurements of the amplitude of seismic waves. (4) In the Richter Scale, each whole number demonstrates a hundredfold increase in the amount of energy released.
Correct answer : 1
Q24. Consider the following statements and pick the correct one: (1) Ocean currents are the slow surface movement of water in the ocean (2) Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance. (3) Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. (4) Ocean currents are affected by; the configuration of the ocean.
Correct answer : 4
Q25. In terms of acreage, which state of India has the largest area under cultivation?
Correct answer : 3
Q26. Rainfall on the east coast of Tamil Nadu occurs during October to November due to
Correct answer : 2
Q27. Which state has the largest area under canal irrigation in terms of total acreage?
Correct answer : 4
Q28. Dolphin and Challenger ocean ridges lie in .......ocean.
Correct answer : 4
Q29. ........winds are predominantly seasonal winds.
Correct answer : 2
Q30. ASSERTION {A}: The urban population of India is more than that of the USA. REASON {R}: The level of urbanisation in USA is higher than that of India.
Correct answer : 2
Q31. Which one of the following is NOT a satellite of Jupiter
Correct answer : 4
Q32. ASSERTION {A}: West flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas REASON {R}: These rivers do not carry any alluvial sediments.
Correct answer : 1
Q33. Which state has the largest proportion of its net irrigated area under well irrigation?
Correct answer : 2
Q34. ..........ranges acts as a natural barrier between India and Tibet.
Correct answer : 4
Q35. On a half moon night the angle between the moon and the Sun when measured from earth is about....
Correct answer :
Q36. Which artificial harbour is located on the east coast?
Correct answer : 3
Q37. ASSERTION (A): On the equinoxes, the days and nights are equal all over the globe. REASON:(R): On these days the sun shines vertically over the equator and the circle of illumination passes through the poles.
Correct answer : 4
Q38. ASSERTION:(A) - One always sees the same face of the moon. REASON (R): The Moon revolves round the earth.
Correct answer : 2
Q39. The speed of revolution of the earth in its orbit round the Sun is
Correct answer : 2
Q40. ASSERTION: (A): The same type of parent material produces different types of soils in areas of different climates. REASON {R}: The climate plays a very important role in soil formation.
Correct answer : 1
Q41. ASSERTION:(A) Podzol soils are poor in bases. REASON {R} : They develop in tropical areas.
Correct answer : 3
Q42. The Indian Plateau is mostly made up of ............rocks.
Correct answer : 2
Q43. Which of the following rivers is the source of water for the Rajasthan Canal (Indira Gandhi Canal)?
Correct answer : 4
Q44. ASSERTION {A} : The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator. REASON {R}: High insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator.
Correct answer : 1
Q45. Which of the following state does not form part of the BIMARU states of India?
Correct answer : 3
Q46. ...........is known as the Land of the Lakes with about 60000 lakes.
Correct answer : 2
Q47. The salinity of sea water is around ........
Correct answer : 1
Q48. The path of Hallely's comet in its orbit around the Sun is
Correct answer : 3
Q49. ASSERTION (A): Soils in humid tropical regions lack humus. REASON {R}: Heavy precipitation causes leaching of humus.
Correct answer : 3
Q50. Gujarat is the chief producer of ...............