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TNPSC Group 4 / VAO UNIT-II GEOGRAPHY HARD – Practice Quiz 2026

This TNPSC Group 4 / VAO Geography Mock Test is designed to help candidates prepare effectively for competitive exams. The questions are based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern followed by TNPSC and other Tamil Nadu government recruitment exams.

Instructions:

  • Total Duration: 15 Minutes
  • All questions are multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • Each question carries equal marks
  • There is no negative marking
  • Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options
  • Do not refresh or exit the test during the exam
  • Review your answers before submitting

This mock test will improve your speed, accuracy, and confidence for the final examination.

Questions

25

Duration

15m

Marks

100

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1 According to the theory of Plate Tectonics, which of the following were part of the southern landmass known as 'Gondwana Land'?

A. India, Australia, South Africa, South America, and Antarctica
B. India, China, Europe, and North America
C. India, Arabia, and Eurasia
D. Only India and Australia

2 In the Kashmir Himalayas, what are 'Karewas' specifically composed of, and why are they economically significant?

A. Volcanic ash; used for coffee
B. Glacial clay with moraines; used for saffron
C. Alluvial silt; used for jute
D. Laterite rocks; used for tea

3 Which specific atmospheric phenomenon is credited with driving the onset of the southwest monsoon towards the Tibetan plateau?

A. Shift of Subtropical Westerly Jet
B. Formation of Easterly Jet Stream
C. Low pressure in Arabian Sea
D. El-Nino effect

4 Explain the characteristics of the 'Bhabar' region in the Northern Plains.

A. Swampy and marshy land with thick forests
B. Narrow belt of rock deposits where streams disappear
C. Area of older alluvium with kankar deposits
D. Newer alluvium area flooded annually

5 During which phase of population growth in India did a 'Population Explosion' occur, and what were the primary causes?

A. Phase II (1921-1951); High birth and death rates
B. Phase III (1951-1981); Rapid fall in death rate with high birth rate
C. Phase IV (After 1981); Falling birth rate
D. Phase I (1901-1921); Stagnant growth