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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography Exam

10:00–1:15

Official March 2026 HSE+2 theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 public examination timetable

35/100

Minimum pass mark per subject under the HSE new pattern, subject to theory/practical floor rules

DGE HSE_E.pdf scheme of examination

3 hours

Approximate theory writing duration after reading and particulars verification in the public exam schedule

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 timetable

DGE TN

Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai, for Tamil Nadu State Board Higher Secondary

dge.tn.gov.in

SCERT syllabus

Class 12 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)

DGE HSE scheme — syllabus prescribed by SCERT/DSE

English MCQ bank

This practice set is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not the official mixed written paper

OpenExamPrep practice-content policy

₹150/₹200

School exam fee band for groups without/with practical subjects plus certificate/service charges (concessions apply)

DGE HSE_E.pdf school candidate fee table

March 2026

HSE Second Year public theory examinations scheduled 2–26 March 2026 with practicals 9–14 February 2026

DGE TN official timetable PDF 04.11.2025

Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +2 Geography (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 syllabus — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.

Sample Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Which layer of the atmosphere contains most weather phenomena such as clouds, rain, and storms?
A.Stratosphere
B.Troposphere
C.Mesosphere
D.Thermosphere
Explanation: The troposphere is the lowest atmospheric layer where temperature generally decreases with height and nearly all day-to-day weather processes occur. It holds most of the atmosphere’s water vapour and clouds.
2The Southwest Monsoon winds that bring summer rains to most of India primarily blow from the:
A.Southwest from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
B.Northeast over the Bay of Bengal only
C.Northwest from Central Asia year-round
D.Southeast from Australia only
Explanation: During the Indian summer monsoon, moisture-laden winds approach from the southwest after the Intertropical Convergence Zone shifts north. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches deliver rainfall over much of the subcontinent.
3Orographic rainfall is best explained as rainfall caused by:
A.Air sinking and warming in a desert basin
B.Only nocturnal cooling of flat plains
C.Tidal waves hitting a coast
D.Moist air being forced to rise over a mountain barrier
Explanation: When moisture-laden air is forced up a mountain slope it cools adiabatically, condenses, and produces orographic rain on the windward side. The leeward side often lies in a rain shadow with less precipitation.
4Which soil type of India is characteristically dark, clayey, moisture-retentive, and well suited to cotton cultivation in the Deccan?
A.Laterite soil
B.Desert soil
C.Black soil (regur)
D.Peaty soil
Explanation: Black soils (regur) developed mainly on Deccan basalt are rich in clay minerals, retain moisture, and support cotton, millets, and other dry-farming crops across parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and adjacent Deccan tracts.
5The Western Ghats act as a climatic barrier mainly because they:
A.Lie entirely below sea level
B.Force moisture-laden monsoon winds to rise, producing heavy rain on the windward west coast
C.Block all sunlight from reaching the Deccan
D.Are composed only of ice sheets
Explanation: The Western Ghats intercept southwest monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea. Air rises on the steep western slopes, cools, and yields heavy rainfall along the west coast, while the leeward Deccan interior receives comparatively less rain.
6Which of the following is a west-flowing river of peninsular India that drains into the Arabian Sea?
A.Narmada
B.Godavari
C.Krishna
D.Mahanadi
Explanation: The Narmada (and similarly the Tapi) flows westward through a rift valley into the Arabian Sea. Most major peninsular rivers such as the Godavari, Krishna, and Mahanadi flow eastward to the Bay of Bengal because of the peninsula’s general eastward tilt.
7Laterite soils are commonly associated with regions that experience:
A.Very low rainfall and permanent ice cover
B.Only Arctic permafrost conditions
C.Continuous snowfall without a rainy season
D.High temperature and heavy rainfall leading to intense leaching
Explanation: Laterisation occurs under hot, humid climates where intense chemical weathering and leaching remove silica and bases, leaving iron and aluminium oxides that give laterites their reddish colour. They are often used for building and support some plantation crops after management.
8Tropical evergreen forests in India are typically found in areas with:
A.Less than 50 cm annual rainfall
B.Only desert sand dunes
C.Very high rainfall and a short dry season
D.Permanent ice caps
Explanation: Tropical evergreen (rain) forests need roughly 200 cm or more of annual rainfall with warm temperatures and limited dry periods. In India they occur in parts of the Western Ghats, northeast India, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
9A delta is formed mainly when a river:
A.Disappears underground in a desert without depositing sediment
B.Deposits large amounts of sediment at its mouth where velocity drops in a standing water body
C.Cuts only deep gorges without any deposition
D.Flows only in a straight artificial canal
Explanation: As a river enters a sea or lake, its velocity falls and suspended load is deposited, building distributaries and a triangular or fan-shaped delta (for example, the Ganga–Brahmaputra and Cauvery deltas).
10Which gas is the most abundant by volume in Earth’s dry atmosphere near the surface?
A.Nitrogen
B.Oxygen
C.Carbon dioxide
D.Ozone
Explanation: Dry air near Earth’s surface is about 78% nitrogen and about 21% oxygen by volume. Carbon dioxide and ozone are present only in small concentrations but are climatically and biologically important.

About the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography Exam

Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography is the Class 12 public examination subject paper in Geography under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 learning outcomes for this subject. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper (with practical and internal components where applicable) totaling 100 marks per subject. Part III subject often with map/practical components; official format is mixed written assessment. Use this free English MCQ bank to build concept fluency before the March public exams.

Exam sponsor: Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Geography, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026; practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026 (official timetable). Each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Part III subject often with map/practical components; official format is mixed written assessment. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.

Time Limit

Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable

Passing Score

Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.

Exam / Certification Fees

School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Physical Geography

Landforms, climate, soils, and natural vegetation themes in Class 12 TN Geography.

30%

Human and Economic Geography

Population, resources, agriculture, industry, and transport.

30%

India and Tamil Nadu Geography

Regional geography of India and Tamil Nadu.

15%

Map Skills and Techniques

Map reading, scales, projections, and GIS basics as MCQ concepts.

Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
  • Assessment: Official Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Geography, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026; practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026 (official timetable). Each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Part III subject often with map/practical components; official format is mixed written assessment. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.
  • Time limit: Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable
  • Exam / certification fees: School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification. Official sources

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Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study from the current SCERT / Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 Geography textbooks and the year's model question paper pattern released for DGE public exams.
2Practise both conceptual MCQs and the official long/short answer formats; this bank cannot replace writing or practical skill evidence.
3For calculation-heavy units, rework numerical problems with units and significant figures as used in the textbook examples.
4Use the official timetable to plan revision around your specific Part I / II / III sitting dates.
5After each practice set, log weak topic areas (by unit) and re-read those textbook chapters before retesting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Geography exam?

It is the official Class 12 (Higher Secondary Second Year / +2) public examination paper in Geography, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus.

How long is the official theory paper?

The March 2026 timetable schedules each theory sitting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., including question-paper reading and candidate particulars verification before the main writing period.

What is the passing score?

Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official paper?

No. Official papers use mixed written formats (and practicals where applicable). These 100 questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for knowledge and judgment practice only.

Where can I find the official timetable and scheme?

Download the public examination timetable and HSE scheme documents from the Directorate of Government Examinations website (dge.tn.gov.in), including the March 2026 HSE+2 timetable PDF.