7000+ TNPSC Geography Important Questions in Tamil, English - 1

Question: 1

Which of the following can be cause of earthquakes?

(A) burrowing animals

(B) occurrence of cracks and fissures in rocks

(C) volcanic eruptions

(D) presence of underground water

Question: 2

Hollywood in U.S.A. is a town famous for its

(A) Automobile industry

(B) Leather industry

(C) Film Industry

(D) Ship building Industry

Question: 3

Maximum difference in the spacing of longitudes is

(A) at arctic circle

(B) at tropics

(C) at equator

(D) at poles

Question: 4

Tides are best defined as

(A) powerful movement of the ocean which moves constantly in a definite direction

(B) great circulatory movement of ocean water caused by difference in the density of sea water

(C) wind and pressure system having a low pressure at the centre and a circular wind motion

(D) periodic rise and fall of sea water caused by the gravitational force of Moon and Sun on Earth

Question: 5

Which of the following countries is the largest producer of rice?

(A) U.S.S.R.

(B) Japan

(C) Indonesia

(D) China