Theories & Models 100 PYQS MOCK TEST 1 FOR NTA UGC NET

Q.1. Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Von theunen argued that the sectoral fields are the most irrational, reducing the time spent by the farmers in travelling around the farm.

Reasons (R): Sectoral fields are not common but they are used in varying forming systems and environments.

In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) in NOT the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) in correct but (R) in not correct

(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding the weaver's method of crop combination.

(A) He proposed a method of analysis superior to simple inspection of the relative weights of the enterprises in a given area.

(B) He added a time dimension to the notion that Britain's best and worst agricultural land has not changed during last century.

(C) He sought to find the number of enterprises that minimized the difference between the actual and theoretical enterprise combination

(D) He adopted a measure of yield defined as the potential production of one acre of good average farmland under good management

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A), (B) and (C) only

(2) (A), (C) and (D) only

(3) (A) and (B) only

(4) (A) and (C) only

Q.3. Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): The locational - climatic factors put Mackinder's Heartland at a relative disadvantage as compared to certain other larger and well to do areas of the world.

Reasons (R): Heartland was a region of permanent difficulties because of its location and resultant extreme climate

In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Q.4. Which one of the following codes correctly show the optimal location of profitability in different spatial cost / revenue situations in diagram below:

(1) A

(2) B

(3) C

(4) D

Q.5. Match the term (List I) used in industrial / manufacturing geography (List -II) with their explanation:

Choose the correct option from below:

Q.6.

Above given figure explains a particular model, choose the correct option from the below

1. Weberian model
2. Central Place model
3. Von thunenian model
4. Gravity model

Q.7. Arrange the following methods of delineating crop combination regions in order of their appearance:

(a) Doi's method

(b) Rafiullah's method

(c) Weaver's method

(d) Coppock's method

Choose the code from below:

1. (a), (b), (c), (d)
2. (b), (c), (d), (a)
3. (c), (b), (a), (d)
4. (d), (c), (b), (a)

Q.8. Which one of the following description for 'Aw' in Koppen's world climatic classification is correct?

1. Marine West Coast Climate
2. Tropical Wet Climate
3. Tropical Monsoon Climate
4. Tropical Savana Climate

Q.9. In 1687, who was the scientist to give for the first time a rational explanation of tides and tide producing forces of the moon and the sun?

1. John Dalton
2. Gregor Mendel
3. Issac Newton
4. Albert Einstein

Q.10. Who advocated the policy of deliberate unbalanced development?

1. Gunnar Myrdal
2. A.O Hirschman
3. A.G Frank
4. R. Nurske

Q.11. The Hydraulic Slope Theory was given by

1. C. Darwin
2. A. Goudie
3. R.E Horton
4. C.A Cotton

Q.12. The 'Doctrine of Uniformitarianism' was postulated by

1. Cotton
2. Dutton
3. Hutton
4. Dalton

Q.13. The statement "The present is the key to the past" was made by-

1. W.M Davis
2. Walther Penck
3. James Hutton
4. F.Von Ricthofen

Q.14. Two cycle theory regarding the 'origin of Limestone caves' was propounded by-

1. Swinerton
2. Gardner
3. W.M Davis
4. Malott

Q.15. If two cities with population of 24000 and 6000, respectively are located 18 km apart, the breaking point will lie from the smaller town at a distance of

1. 3 Km
2. 4 Km
3. 5 Km
4. 6 Km

Q.16. If in any region, the largest city has 10,00,000 populations, What will be the population size for the 4th largest city, according to the ‘rank-size rule'?

1. 1,00,000
2. 2,00,000
3. 2,50,000
4. 3,50,000

Q.17. Given below are two statements. One labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Losch believed that price increase is the result of transport cost and by rotating the demand curve around the production point 'P', the shape of the market area is seen to be circular

Reason (R): Losch treated each function having a separate range, threshold and hexagonal hinterland.

Select the correct answer from options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Q.18. Which one of the following principles of central place system operates in a region if K= 7, is applicable for spatial organization of settlements?

1. Market principle
2. Transport Principle
3. Administrative Principle
4. Economic Principle

Q.19. Match the scholars (List-I) with the theory/model/concept (List-II) they propounded.

Choose the correct option from below:

Q.20. From the given diagram of Multiple Nuclei Model of urban structure devised by C.D Harris and E.L Ullman, identify the urban land use pattern of nuclear centres of 3 and 6?

1. CBD and residential suburb
2. Low class residential and heavy manufacturing
3. Wholesale and light manufacturing and residential suburb
4. High class residential and outline business district