MOCK TEST ON GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA PYQS JAN & NOV 2017 NTA UGC NET

Q.1. The Indian plateau owes its existence due to (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Compressional forces

(2) Tensional forces

(3) Emergence

(4) Subsidence

Q.2. As per census of India how many categories of urban settlements are identified? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) 3

 (2) 4

(3) 5

(4) 6

Q.3. As per the Indian census, the difference of sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) of the population in India between 2001 and 2011 was (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) 5

(2) 6

(3) 7

(4) 8

Q.4. The census of India (2011) states that maximum density of population is found in which of the following Union Territories? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(2) Lakshadweep Islands

(3) Dadra and Nagar Haveli

(4) Daman and Diu

Q.5. According to census, the literacy rate (%) of India in 2011 was recorded as (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) 80

(2) 78

(3) 76

(4) 74

Q.6. Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric projects located? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Uttar Pradesh

(2) Madhya Pradesh

(3) Uttarakhand

(4) Jharkhand

Q.7. The Tribal Welfare Committee (1952) classified Indian tribes into how many categories. (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) 5

(2) 4

(3) 3

(4) 2

Q.8. Match List-I with List–II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET JAN 2017)

List-I (Sources of Energy)

(I) Geothermal

(II) Sea Wind

(III) Waves

(IV) Nuclear

List-II (Places)

(A) Khambhat

1. B) Kaiga

(C) Manikaran

(D) Vijinjham

Codes:

     I II III IV

(1). B A C D

(2). D C B A

(3). C A D B

(4). A C B D

Q.9. Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Dandeli wildlife Sanctuary

(2) Rajaji National Park

(3) Bandhavgarh National Park

(4) Indravati National Park

Q.10. Match List-I with List–II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET JAN 2017)

List-I (Crop)  

(I) Groundnut

(II) Barley

(III) Rice

(IV) Ragi

List-II (Chief producer)

(A) Karnataka

(B) Uttar Pradesh

(C) Gujarat

(D) West Bengal

Codes:

     I II III IV

(1) C B D A

(2) B D A C

(3) D A B C

(4) A C B D

Q.11. The oldest rocks in India are reported from (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Siwalik range

(2) Aravali range

(3) Dharwar region

(4) Vindhyan range

Q.12. Match List-I with List–II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET JAN 2017)

List-I (pass)  

(I) Shipki-la

(II) Niti

(III) Nathu-la

(IV) Bomdi-la

List-II (State)

(A) Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Himachal Pradesh

(C) Uttarakhand

(D) Sikkim

Codes:

      I II III IV

(1). A B C D

(2). C A B D

(3). B C D A

(4). D B A C

Q.13. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET JAN 2017)

Assertion (A): India is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society.

Reason (R): The constitution of India offers to all citizens, individually and collectively, fundamental rights without discrimination on ground of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.

Codes:

(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.14. Select the correct sequence of the Eastward flowing rivers of peninsular India from North to South: (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Subarnarekha, Krishna, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vaigai, Pennar

(2) Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery, Vaigai,

(3) Mahanadi, Godavari, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Cauvery, Vaigai, Pennar

(4) Godavari, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Pennar, Vaigai, Cauvery, Mahanadi,

Q.15. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET JAN 2017)

List I

(Macro-Economic regions by Bhatt)

(I) Southern

(II) North Central

(III) Eastern

(IV) Western

List II

(Group of states)

(A) Maharashtra and Gujarat

(B) Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and Assam

(C) Mysore, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

(D) Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Codes:

    I II III IV

(1). B D C A

(2). C B D A

(3). D C A B

(4). C D B A

Q.16. Which one of the following regions separates the Great Plains of North India from the plateaus and coastal plains of Deccan? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Central Highlands

(2) Western Himalayas

(3) Eastern Himalayas

(4) Western Arid plains

Q.17. Which one of the following authors used 1961 Census of India date to group the seven industrial categories of workers (excluding the first two categories representing the agricultural sector) into the functional types of manufacturing town, trade and transport town and service towns? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) Amrit Lal

(2) Qazi Ahmed

(3) Ashok Mitra

(4) S. M Rafiullah

Q.18. The Planning Commission of India was set up in which year? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) 1950

(2) 1952

(3) 1960

(4) 1965

Q.19. Which one of the following regions has been classified as the “Western Dry Region” by the Planning Commission? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) North Bihar Dry Region

(2) Rajasthan Dry Region

(3) NEFA Region

(4) West Bengal Duars

Q.20. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below: (UGC NET JAN 2017)

Assertion (A): The Tarai region represents a marsh like landscape.

Reason (R): The Tarai region is a zone of seepage where the fine sand, silt and clay are deposited by the emerging streams.

Codes:

(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.21. Which one of the following statements is correct? (UGC NET JAN 2017)

(1) One Himalayas were formed due to faulting of the earth’s crust

(2) Himalayas are the oldest mountains

(3) Himalayas belong to the Caledonian mountain system

(4) Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed.

Q.22. Given below are two statements, one labelled as assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: (UGC NET NOV 2017)

Assertion (A): Population growth rate (2001 - 2011) was high for Bihar as compared to Uttar Pradesh.

Reason (R): Growth rate of population is the outcome of births minus deaths of a place.

Code:

(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 the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Q.23. Match List –I with the List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below (UGC NET NOV 2017)

List-I (Tribe)       

(A) Bhils

(B) Gonds

(C) Santhals

(D) Garo

List-II (Habitat)

(i) Shillong plateau

 (ii) Eastern Jharkhand

(iii) Chattisgarh

(iv) Aravalli

Code:

      (A) (B) (C) (D)

(1) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

(2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(3) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

(4) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

Q.24. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: (UGC NET NOV 2017)

Assertion (A): MNREGA constituted very ambitious rural development programme of India.

Reason (R): Building basic infrastructure got linked to provide minimum number of days guaranteed employment.

Code:

(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 a correct explanation of (A).

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q.25. The percentage of decadal growth of population (2001 - 2011) is the highest in which of the following states? (UGC NET NOV 2017)

(1) West Bengal

(2) Maharashtra

(3) Uttar Pradesh

(4) Arunachal Pradesh

Q.26. Which one of the following is responsible for concentration of slum population in India? (UGC NET NOV 2017)

(1) Commercial plantation activities are dominant.

(2) Manufacturing activities in organised sector are dominant.

(3) Service activities in organised sector are dominant.

(4) Manufacturing and Service activities in non-formal sector are dominant.

Q.27. Which one of the following states is leading producer of coffee in India? (UGC NET NOV 2017)

(1) Kerala

(2) Karnataka

(3) Assam

(4) Tamil Nadu

Q.28. Match List –I with the List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below (UGC NET NOV 2017)

List-I (Hydel Power Projects)

(A) Sharavathi

(B) Balimela

(C) Obra

(D) Shanan

List-II (States)

(i) Odisa

(ii) Uttar Pradesh

(iii) Karnataka

(iv) Punjab

Code:

     (A) (B) (C) (D)

(1) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)

(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

(3) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

(4) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)

Q.29. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: (UGC NET NOV 2017)

Assertion (A): Northern part of Ganga plain has very few irrigation canals.

Reason (R): This area receives high rainfall and has plenty of underground water.

Code:

(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 a correct explanation of (A).

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q.30. Match List –I with the List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below (2016 - 17) (UGC NET NOV 2017)

List-I (Crops)

(A) Raw cotton

(B) Mustard

(C) Maize

(D) Wheat

List-II (Largest producer state, 2016 – 17)

(i) Uttar Pradesh

(ii) Rajasthan

(iii) Gujarat

(iv) Andhra Pradesh

Code:

      (A) (B) (C) (D)

(1) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

(2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)

(3) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)

(4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Q.31. Match List –I with the List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below Table Contain Shows the Mountains/Ranges and Peaks (UGC NET NOV 2017)

List-I (Mountains/Ranges)

(A) Nilgiri

(B) Satpura

(C) Aravalli

(D) Himalaya

List-II (Peaks)

(i) Sagarmatha

(ii) Mt. Abu

(iii) Dhupgarh

(iv) Dodabetta

Code:

    (A) (B) (C) (D)

(1) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

(2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

(4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Q.32. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A), and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: (UGC NET NOV 2017)

Assertion (A): With every successive census in India, the growth of population results in greater increase in slum population.

Reason (R): Both the area and the population of India have been increasing continuously.

Code:

(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 a correct explanation of (A).

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q.33. National Highway No. 48 in India passes through which of the places? (UGC NET NOV 2017)

(1) Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai

(2) Pune, Goa, Coimbatore

(3) Agra, Bhopal, Mumbai

(4) Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad

Q.34. In which one of the following states of India the maximum Teak forest is found? (UGC NET NOV 2017)

(1) Madhya Pradesh

(2) Bihar

(3) Uttar Pradesh

(4) Karnataka

Q.35. Which one of the following passes connects Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet? (UGC NET NOV 2017)

(1) Banihal Pass

(2) Chang La Pass

(3) Bomdila Pass

(4) Aghil Pass

Q.36. The decadal growth rate of Indian population between 2001 and 2011 census was: (UGC NET NOV 2017)

(1) 16.64%

(2) 17.64%

(3) 18.64%

(4) 19.64%