JUNE 2024 Geography Paper Solved Paper NTA UGC NET by NETSET CORNER
This is the official Questions Paper and Answer Key for the Paper 2 geography conducted on JUNE 2024, taken from nta ugcnet site
Note: This paper contains 100 multiple choice questions, each questions carrying two (2) marks. Attempt all of them.
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Q.1. The primary cause for vertical movements of water in oceans is
(A) atmospheric pressure differences
(B) Coriolis force
(C) ocean bottom topography
(D) density differences
Answer: D
Q.2. Arrange the following surfaces of the Earth on the basis of Albedo (% reflected) in descending order.
(A) Water (High Sun)
(B) Crops
(C) Fresh snow
(C) Desert
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) D, B, A, C
(B) A, B, C, D
(C) C, D, B, A
(D) B, C, A, D
Answer: C
Q.3. The present trend of global warming is a result of
(A) orbital and solar variability
(B) earth movements
(C) changes in composition of atmosphere
(D) sunspot cycles
Answer: C
Q.4. Arrange the following developments in remote sensing in chronological order.
(A) Google Earth serves Digital-Globe and Landsat TM data.
(B) SPOT-1 launched.
(C) ERTS-1 launched
(D) IRS-1C launched.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B, C, D
(B) D, C, B, A
(C) B, D, A, C
(D) C, B, D, A
Answer: D
Q.5. Identify the wrong statements with reference to United Nations sustainable aims of Goal 6.
(A) Achieving the goal of universal access to safe and affordable drinking water by 2030.
(B) To ensure access to clean energy to all by 2030.
(C) Protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems.
(D)Application of technological measures to reduce energy consumption in industries and Building by 14 percent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) B and C only
(B) A and B only
(C) A and C only
(D) B and D only
Answer: D
Q.6. Which of the following is used to identify the sphere of influence of towns or cities?
(A) A variant of flowline map.
(B) Choropleth map
(C) Isarithmic map
(D) Chorochromatic map
Answer: A
Q.7. Match the List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(A) Brundtland
(B) Kyoto protocol
(C) Paris Agreement
(D) Sustainable development Goals
LIST-II
(I) Reducing the emission of six green houses gases
(II) Five pillars-People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, Partnership
(III) Our Common Future
(IV) To limit global warming to 1.5° C by this century.
Choose the correet answer from the options given below:
(A) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(B) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(C) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(D) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Answer: B
Q.8. Which one of the following is often referred as ‘marginalized cultural’ realm?
(A) Occidental Realm
(B) Islamic Cultural Realm
(C) Indic Cultural Realm
(D) Meso-African Cultural Realm
Answer: D
Q.9. At present, in total foodgrain (includes cereals and pulses) production the share of Kharif And rabi crops is:
(A) almost equal
(B) Highly unequal
(C) in ratio of 4:1
(D) in ratio of 2:1
Answer: A
Q.10. Identify the correct statements about Deep ecology,
(A) All life has intrinsic value.
(B) Humans have right to reduce richness and diversity of life-forms on earth.
(C) The value of non-human life-forms is independent of the usefulness they may have for narrow human purposes.
(D) The flourishing of non-human life requires increase in the human population.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) A and B only
(B) B and C only
(C) A and C only
(D) C and D only
Answer: C
Q.11. As the tsunami crest approaches shore
(A) the period of the wave reduces; its velocity increases and its height increases gradually.
(B) its velocity drops but its period and height remain constant.
(C) the period of the wave remains constant; its velocity drops and the wave height greatly Increases.
(D) its height increases greatly as its period and velocity increases
Answer: C
Q.12. In Absteigende entwickelung phase of landscape development model of Penck
(A) process of valley deepening dominates over valley widening
(B) rate of upliftment is more than rate of erosion
(C) absolute height increases but relative relief decreases
(D) absolute height and relative relief decline
Answer: D
Q.13. Which of the following statements about energy resources are NOT correct?
(A) Natural gas occurs only with oil in oil fields.
(B) In an oil well, density of oil is found higher than rocks containing oil.
(C) Bituminous is the most widely occurring grade as coal.
(D) Russia has the largest gas reserves in the world.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A and B only
(B) B and C only
(C) A and D only
(D) B and D only
Answer: A
Q.14. The statement “All history must be treated geographically and all geography must be treated historically” was given by
(A) Varenius
(B) Ritter
(C) Herodotus
(D) Humboldt
Answer: C
Q.15. _______ was the 2nd highest visited monument by domestic visitors during 2022- 23.
(A) Red Fort, Delhi
(B) Sun Temple, Konark
(C) Qutub Minar, Delhi
(D) Taj Mahal, Agra
Answer: B
Q.16. The Ekman spiral effect explains.
(A) the deflection in the direction of flow of surface current.
(B) the relationship of amphidromic points with co-tidal lines.
(C) the progressive wave theory of tides.
(D) the presence of thermocline and halocline zones.
Answer: A
Q.17. Match the List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Spectral Resolution (µm) )
(Α) 0.841 – 0.876
(Β) 0.915 – 0.965
(C) 1.360 -1.390
(D) 13.185 -13.485
LIST-II
(Band Utility)
(I) Leaf-Area-index mapping
(II) Atmospheric Water Vapour
(III) Cirrus Clouds
(IV) Cloud-top altitude
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(B) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(C) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(D) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer: B
Q.18. Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of core-periphery model of development?
(A) Unequal distribution of resources and development.
(B) Periphery witnesses the growth earlier.
(C) Cores have human and physical advantages.
(D) Some areas develop faster than others.
Answer: B
Q.19. Match the List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Book)
(A) Towns and Cities
(B) The City in History
(C) Cities in Evolution
(D) Geography of Towns
LIST-II
(Author)
(I) Geddes
(II) Mumford
(III) Jones
(IV) Smailes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(B) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(C) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(D) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Answer: B
Q.20. Arrange the following gases in descending order of their share in the composition of the atmosphere.
(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Argon
(D) Helium
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) C, A, D, B
(B) A, C, D, B
(C) C, A, B, D
(D) A, C, B, D
Answer: A
Q.21. Identify the correct statements about counter-urbanization.
(A) The people move from large urban areas to smaller urban settlements.
(B) The people move from small urban areas to large urban settlements.
(C) The processes have resulted in a renaissance in the demographic fortunes of rural areas.
(D) The processes have resulted in a renaissance in the demographic fortunes of urban areas.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A and C only
(B) A and B only
(C) B and C only
(D) C and D only
Answer: A
Q.22. Match the List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Achievement)
(A) Ferdinand Magellan
(B) Captain Cook
(C) Galileo
(D) Waldseemuller
LIST-II
(Scholar)
(I) Showed both America’s as separate continents on world map
(II) Proved the idea of heliocentric Universe
(III) Located the terra-incognita of Ptolemy.
(IV) First to circumnavigate the world.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(B) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(C) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(D) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Answer: A
Q.23. Thornthwaite did NOT use _________ in the criteria of his first scheme of classification of Climates.
(A) summer concentration of thermal efficiency
(B) percipitation effectiveness
(C) seasonal distribution of precipitation.
(D) thermal efficiency
Answer: A
Q.24. ___________ is the broad transition between two different ecosystems of mainly plant Communities.
(A) Ecocline
(B) Mutation
(C) Homeostatic mechanism
(D) Cultivated ecosystem
Answer: A
Q.25. Which of the following statement about Von Thunen’s Model of Agricultural land use is NOT correct?
(A) Intensity of land use declines with the distance from the market.
(B) The farmers have a full knowledge of the needs of the market.
(C) In Zone-V, one-third of the land is always kept fallow.
(D) In Zone-III, as the distance increases, there is a consequent increase in yield.
Answer: D
Q.26. The situation when people from a certain social background are denied to a particular facility is called,
(A) Complete Exclusion
(B) Explicit Exclusion
(C) Selective Exclusion
(D) Implicit Exclusion
Answer: B
Q.27. Which of the following is NOT a determinant of voting behaviour in India?
(A) Caste of Candidate
(B) Age of candidate
(C) Charismatic leader
(D) Party of the candidate
Answer: B
Q.28. The steeper slopes and faster movements provide the explanation for more intense weather phenomena associated with ____________.
(A) warm front
(B) cold front
(C) doldrums
(D) shrieking sixties
Answer: B
Q.29. Among the following, the ___________ has the highest peak.
(A) Aravali Range
(B) Satpura Range
(C) Vindhyan Range
(D) Mizo Hills
Answer: D
Q.30. Which of the following spectral band of Landsat-I is generally NOT used for production of colour composite?
(A) B and 4
(B) Band 6
(C) Band 7
(D) Band 5
Answer: D
Q.31. In which of the following phase, the plant seeds are established in the newly created bare area through germination and plant growth in a given habitat?
(A) Phase of reaction
(B) Phase of stabilization
(C) Phase of ecesis
(D) Phase of nudation
Answer: C
Q.32. In 1995, the Basel Convention was amended to _________ from industrialised to developing countries. (A) allow the export of hazardous waste
(B) ban the export of any hazardous waste
(C) allow export of hazardous waste with prior consent
(D) restrict the international transport of hazardous waste.
Answer: B
Q.33. The origin and mechanism of South- West Monsoon is NOT associated with_______.
(A) differential rates of heating and cooling of land and sea.
(B) upper air circulations
(C) western disturbances
(D) ENSO
Answer: C
Q.34. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of National Health Policy, 2017?
(A) To achieve universal health coverage by collaborating with non-government sector.
(B) To increase government spending in health from 1.15% to 2.5% of GDP by 2025.
(C) Strengthening of public health system is exclusive responsibility of the central government.
(D) It relies heavily on private and voluntary sectors to fulfil its goals.
Answer: C
Q.35. Land reforms did NOT address the issue of ____________.
(A) the presence of intermediaries
(B) uneven distribution of land
(C) upgradation and updating of land records
(D) dependence of Indian agriculture on monsoon
Answer: D
Q.36. Match the List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Deep/Trench)
(A) Puerto Rico Trench
(B) Java-Sunda Trench
(C) Challenger deep
(D) Molloy deep
LIST-II
(Ocean)
(1) Arctic
(II) Pacific
(III) Indian
(IV) Atlantic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(B) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(D) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer: D
Q.37. Arrange the four distinct elements in a standard hill-slope from ridge to valley.
(A) Free-face slope
(B) Concave slope
(C) Convex slope
(D) Rectilinear slope
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) C, A, B, D
(B) C, A, D, B
(C) B, D, A, C
(D) B, D, C, A
Answer: B
Q 38. Arrange the following census years in descending order on the basis of decadal growth rates of population of India.
(A) 2001 census
(B) 1991 census
(C) 1951 census
(D) 1921 census
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) B, C, A, D
(B) C, B, D, A
(C) B, C, D, A
(D) B, A, C, D
Answer: D
Q.39. Identify the WRONG statements about World Trade Organization (WTO).
(A) It was formed to liberalise the world trade from high custom tariffs.
(B) It is the only organisation at international level that deals with global rules of trade between nations.
(C) India is one of its founder members.
(D) It is narrowing the gulf between rich and poor countries.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A and D only
(B) A and B only
(C) C and D only
(D) B and C only
Answer: A
Q.40. The book ‘Geography of Peace’ laid the foundation of the ________ concept.
(A) Heartland
(B) Rimland
(C) Sea Power
(D) Air Power
Answer: B
Q.41. Arrange the following forest cover types of India in descending order of their areal extent.
(A) Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
(B) Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
(C) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
(D) Tropical Semi Evergreen Forest
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) C, B, A, D
(B) B, C, D, A
(C) B, C, A, D
(D) C, B, D, A
Answer: B
Q.42. ________ was NOT associated with behavioural movement in Geography.
(A) Harvey
(B) Gould
(C) Wolpert
(D) Pred
Answer: A
Q.43. Identify the WRONG statements with reference to Losch’s central place theory.
(A) It is suitable for distribution of central places with sparse distribution of settlements.
(B) It is suitable for understanding the economic change in densely populated regions.
(C) It assumes the coexistence of a large number of ‘K’ factor values and hierarchies.
(D) It is more valid for tertiary services than secondary activities.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B and D only
(B) B, C and D only
(C) A, C and D only
(D) A and D only
Answer: D
Q.44. Among the following the percentage share of ________ commodity group was highest in major imports of India during 2021-22.
(A) Electronic Goods
(B) Edible Oil
(C) Chemicals
(D) Transport equipments
Answer: A
Q.45. ________ presented evidence in support of continental drift in his book ‘Our Wandering Continents’.
(A) Wegener
(B) Harry Hess
(C) Alexander du Toit
(D) F. Vine
Answer: C
Q.46. The road width on the ground is 60 feet while 2 inches on the aerial photograph. The scale of the aerial photograph is.
(A) 1 : 3600
(B) 1 : 360
(C) 1 : 120
(D) 1 : 1200
Answer: B
Q.47. Arrange the following Indian scholars in correct chronological order of their birth.
(A) Bhaskaracharya
(B) Varahamihira
(C) Aryabhata
(D) Brahmagupta
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) C. B, D, A
(B) B, C, D, A
(C) A, B, E, D
(D) D, A, B, C
Answer: A
Q.48. __________ refers to that site which has previously been used and has become derelict. It has to be made safe before it can be used for development.
(A) Greenfield site
(B) Yellowfield site
(C) Brownfield site
(D) Redfield site
Answer: C
Q.49. _________ model is based on the basic assumption of urban ecology.
(A) Gravity
(B) Concentric zone
(C) Multiple-nuclei
(D) The City and the Grassroots
Answer: B
Q.50. Identify correct statements with reference to transportation in India.
(A) The share of road transportation is more than the share of rail transport in passenger traffic.
(B) Development of economic corridors and multi-modal logistic parks are key components of the Bharatmala Project.
(C) Under the Sagarmala project, a new mega port will be developed at Belikeri on Tamil Nadu coast.
(D) The National Waterway number 5 is currently being developed in Goa to transport iron ore to Marmagao port
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A and B only
(B) A, B and C only
(C) B, C and D only
(D) C and D only
Answer: A
Q.51. Identify correct statements about relief features of the oceans.
(A) Telegraph plateau and Albatross plateau are located in North Atlantic and South Atlantic, respectively.
(B) The Walvis Ridge separates Angola basin from Agulhas basin.
(C) Carlsberg Ridge is located in Indian Ocean.
(D) Amsterdam St. Paul plateau is located in the South Pacific Ocean.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B and C only
(B) B, C and D only
(C) B and C only
(D) A and D only
Answer: C
Q.52. Which of the following statement about Weber’s Theory of Industrial Location is NOT correct?
(A) Transport, labour and agglomeration play major role in the location of industries.
(B) If both raw materials are weight loosing and market is at an equilateral triangle, the ideal location for industry is in the middle of triangle learning towards raw material sources.
(C) If both raw materials are weight loosing and market is at equilateral triangle, the ideal location for industry is at market.
(D) Isodapane is a line joining the points of equal additional transportation cost.
Answer: C
Q.53. Match the List-l with List-II
LIST-I
(Hazard)
(A) GLOF
(B) Landslide
(C) Tropical Cyclone
(D) Earthquake
LIST-II
(Prone Area)
(I) Odisha
(II) Kutch
(III) Sikkim
(IV) Western Ghat
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(B) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(D) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer: C
Q.54. Which type of ecosystem has the highest mean net primary productivity (dry gram/m²/year).
(A) Lake and stream
(B) Boreal Forest
(C) Tropical savanna
(D) Agricultural land
Answer: B
Q.55. Identify the correct statements about geo-politics of Indian Ocean.
(A) World Super Power (USA) has showed no interest to mark its presence in Indian Ocean.
(B) A very little part of world oil trade passes through Indian Ocean.
(C) Bay of Bengal had been named according to dominant power of India in past.
(D) The quasi-naval bases developed by China in Indian Ocean are called ‘String of Pearls’.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B and C only
(B) B and D only
(C) C and D only
(D) B, C and D only
Answer: C
Q.56. The statement, “Supreme achievements of civilizations in any region were always bounded up with a particular type of climate” in favour of environmental determinism was given by
(A) Darwin
(B) Semple
(C) Huntington
(D) Ratzel
Answer: C
Q.57. Identify the correct statements with reference to temperature and salinity of the oceans.
(A) The oceans in the Northern Hemisphere are slightly cooler than those in the Southern Hemisphere.
(B) The annual range of temperature in the Atlantic Ocean is larger than in the Pacific Ocean.
(C) The areas of highest salinity in the open oceans are associated with sub-tropical high pressure area.
(D) The high salinity of Black Sea is due to influx of large volumes of water by rivers.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) A and B only
(B) B and D only
(C) B and C only
(D) C and D only
Answer: C
Q.58. The crop region of_________ is NOT confined to the region of high rainfall in India.
(A) Cotton
(B) Rubber
(C) Tea
(D) Jute
Answer: A
Q.59. Arrange the following development plans of India in descending order of their launch year.
(A) Desert Development Program
(B) Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojna
(C) Command Area Development Program
(D) National Watershed Development Program in Rainfed Areas.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B, C, D
(B) A, C, B, D
(C) B, C, A, D
(D) B, D, A, C
Answer: D
Q.60. Identify the correct statements about techniques used in mapping the Terra.
(A) Clinographic curve illustrates the average gradient between successive contours and shows up prominently any abrupt change in the general relief depicted on a map.
(B) The relation between horizontal and vertical scales is known as horizontal exaggeration.
(C) A profile drawn along the stretch of road, or a river, is called longitudinal profile.
(D) Across profile gives a panoramic view with a distant sky-line, a middle ground and a foreground.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(A) A and B only
(B) B and C only
(C) A and C only
(D) C and D only
Answer: C
Q.61. Identify the correct statements with reference to landforms and plate-tectonics.
(A) The violent volcanoes of South America are associated with ocean -continent convergence.
(B) The Himalayas originated due to continent-continent convergence.
(C) Hot spots are always located at plate boundaries.
(D) Earth’s persistent magnetic field is caused by the movement of molten metal in the inner core.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) A and C only
(B) B and D only
(C) B and C only
(D) A and B only
Answer: D
Q.62. Geometrical figures shaping the raster cell and completely covering a flat surface are called ________
(A) elemental points
(B) buffering
(C) tessellations
(D) digital line graphs
Answer: C
Q.63. The frequency of tornadoes in USA is highest in months from _______
(A) October to December
(B) November to January
(C) June to September
(D) April to June
Answer: D
Q.64. Identify correct statements about Chi- square test.
(A) It is a parametric test.
(B) The null hypothesis states that the difference between the observed and expected frequencies is not significant.
(C) Rejection of null hypothesis indicates that differences between observed and expected frequencies are real.
(D) To reject null hypothesis the tabled value should be greater than computed value of a Chi square.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(A) B and C only
(B) A and B only
(C) B and D only
(D) C and D only
Answer: A
Q.65. Match List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Landform)
(A) Wasatch Range
(B) Colorado Plateau
(C) Narmada Valley
(D) Laki Plain
LIST-II
(Earth Movement)
(I) Epeirogenic
(II) Orogenic
(III) Vulcanism
(IV) Faulting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
(B) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(C) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(D) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Answer: D
Q.66. The units locally called panna, para, palli, nagla and dhani, are associated with which of the following rural settlement?
(A) Clustered settlement
(B) Agglomerated settlement
(C) Hamleted settlement
(D) Fragmented settlement.
Answer: C
Q.67. In the following, which one represents the group of erosional landforms.
(A) Zeugen, Truncated Spurs, Lapies
(B) Interlocking Spurs, Kame, Stalagmites
(C) Hanging valley, Tombolo, Sea cave
(D) Pot holes, Dreikanter, Drumlin
Answer: A
Q.68. Match the List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Index)
(A) Beta
(B) P1
(C) Gamma
(D) Theta
LIST-II
(Equation)
(I) c/d
(II) e/3(v-2)
(III) e/v
(IV) T/V
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(B) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(C) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(D) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Answer: B
Q.69. Which of the following perspective of geography emerged as a part of Radical- Marxist orientation of human geography.
(A) Behavioural Geography
(B) Positivism
(C) Feminist Geography
(D) Quantitative Revolution
Answer: C
Q.70. Match List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Climate)
(A) Tropical Savanna
(B) Mediterranean Climate
(C) Semi-arid
(D) Prevails in Coastal Tamil Nadu
LIST-II
(Letter Symbol by Koppen)
(I) Cs
(II) As
(III) AW
(IV) BS
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(B) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(D) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Answer: B
Q.71. Identify the statements which are NOT correct about Dualism in Geography.
(A) For the first time, geography was divided into General and Special geography by Humboldt.
(B) Hettner claimed that geography is idiographic in nature than nomothetic.
(C) Humboldt was the founder of systematic geography while Ritter favoured regional geography.
(D) Ratzel was obsessed by the concept of interdependence of things rather than genesis of things.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(A) A and B only
(B) A and D only
(C) B and D only
(D) B and C only
Answer: B
Q.72. Identify the correct statements about Schaefer-Hartshorne debate.
(A) For Hartshorne, geography is what geographers have made it while Schaefer worked on what geography should be.
(B) Schaefer promoted the study of areal differentiation while Hartshorne favoured exceptionalism in geography.
(C) Schaefer advocated for formulation of laws in geography.
(D) Schaefer was against the application of positivist methods in geography.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(A) A and B only
(B) A and C only
(C) B and C only
(D) C and D only
Answer: B
Q.73. Identify correct statements with reference to the heat budget of the Earth.
(A) In the albedo of the earth-atmosphere system dominant role is played by clouds.
(B) Out of the incoming solar radiation more units are absorbed by atmosphere as compared to the earth surface.
(C) In the latitudinal belt of 30° N to Arctic circle the amount of incoming solar radiation is more than that of the outgoing terrestrial radiation.
(D) In Latitudinal heat transfer atmospheric circulation dominates over oceanic circulations.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A and B only
(B) A, C and D only
(C) A, B and C only
(D) A and D only
Answer: D
Q.74. Identify the statements which are NOT correct about frontiers and boundaries.
(A) Boundaries are two dimensional while frontiers are three dimensional.
(B) Boundaries are ‘de facto’ while frontiers are ‘de jure’.
(C) Boundaries are maintained by state and has no material existence.
(D) Frontiers occupy a fixed position and their boundaries can not be altered.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) B and D only
(B) A and B only
(C) B and C only
(D) C and D only
Answer: A
Q.75. In the graphic illustration of the geographical cycle of Davis the gap between two curves (upper and lower) represents __________.
(A) absolute height of water-divides
(B) relative relief
(C) altitudes of valley bottoms
(D) base level of erosion
Answer: B
Q.76. The fastest and deepest geostrophic currents are found at the __________ boundaries of ocean basins.
(A) western
(B) eastern
(C) equatorial
(D) northern
Answer: A
Q.77. __________ layer of ionosphere is also known as the Kennelly-Heaviside layer.
(A) D
(B) G
(C) E
(D) F
Answer: C
Q.78. The workers engaged in secondary activities are also called
(A) Blue-collar workers
(B) Pink-collar workers
(C) White-collar workers
(D) Orange collar workers
Answer: A
Q.79. The Davisian concept of cycle of erosion was inspired by the central idea of the book published by ___________.
(A) Clements
(B) Darwin
(C) Fleur
(D) Haeckel
Answer: B
Q.80. _________ is a cold ocean current.
(A) Florida current
(B) Labrador current
(C) Kuroshio current
(D) East Australian current
Answer: B
Q.81. Identify the correct statements with reference to population composition of India, based on Census of India, 2011.
(A) Sex ratio in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh was more than the national average.
(B) The level of literacy in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh was more than the national average.
(C) The share (%) of Buddhists in the population of Sikkim is more than the share of Muslims in the population of Uttar Pradesh.
(D) The share of Sikh population in Chandigarh is more than 10 percent and in Haryana it is less than 10 percent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B and D only
(B) B, C and D only
(C) B, and C only
(D) C and D only
Answer: D
Q.82. The next Hawaiian island that will come into being – already named Loihi – is building on the ocean floor at the _________ end of the chain.
(A) north western
(B) western
(C) south eastern
(D) north eastern
Answer: C
Q.83. Which of the following is associated with an understanding of our place in the world based on human superiority and dominance over nature, the unrestricted use of natural resources, and increased economic growth to manage an expanding industrial base?
(A) Anthropocentric
(B) Bio-centric
(C) Eco-centric
(D) Geo-centric
Answer: A
Q.84. Match the List-I with List-II
LIST-I
(Language)
(A) Bhili
(B) Gondi
(C) Khasi
(D) Lahauli
LIST-II
(Linguistic Family)
(I) Indo-Aryan
(II) Austro-Asiatic
(III) Tibeto-Burmese
(IV) Dravidian
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(B) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(C) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(D) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Answer: D
Q.85. The term Edge city was coined by _______.
(A) Garrison
(B) Garreau
(C) Feagani and Parker
(D) Lang
Answer: B
Q.86. Arrange the headquarters of the following Regional Organisations from Equator towards North Pole.
(A) SAARC
(B) ASEAN
(C) OPEC
(D) EU
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) B, A, C, D
(B) A, B, C, D
(C) D, C, B, A
(D) C, D, A, B
Answer: A
Q.87. Identify the correct statements with reference to weathering:
(A) Chemical weathering is common in desert areas due to large diurnal variations of temperature.
(B) Mechanical weathering occurs in cold regions by means of frost action.
(C) One form of mechanical weathering by plants is called chelating.
(D) Limestone is very resistant to wind action but it is highly susceptible to rain water.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) B and D only
(B) A, B and D only
(C) B, C and D only
(D) A, B and C only
Answer: A
Q.88. _________ stage can be defined as a small market town where the traditional values are still upheld while the modern amenities have started emerging.
(A) Polis
(B) Eopolis
(C) Biotechnic
(D) Tyrannopolis
Answer: A
Q.89. Identify the correct statements with reference to insolation.
(A) In summer season length of the day will be longer at Jammu as compared to Chennai.
(B) In a year, the sun’s rays are vertical twice at Varanasi.
(C) The southern slopes of the Himalayas receive more insolation as compared to the northern slopes.
(D) The share of visible wavelength is more than the share of ultraviolet wavelengths in total Insolation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B and C only
(B) A, C and D only
(C) A, B and D only
(D) B, C and D only
Answer: B
Q.90. Arrange the following trenches of the Pacific Ocean in North to South direction.
(A) Tonga
(B) Kuril
(C) Kermadec
(D) Bonin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) B, D, C, A
(B) B, D, A, C
(C) C, B, A, D
(D) C, B, D, A
Answer: B
Q.91. Comprehension: (91-95)
The map displaying the distribution of objects/elements by using different colours are known as the Colour Patch Maps or the Choro-chromatic map. They are of three types based on colour selection and shading. In the first type of maps various areas are shown by selecting any random sequence of colours, arbitralily, and they are called Simple Colour Maps. In the second type of choro- chromatic types, the maps are prepared by using standard colours of international colour scheme. The third type of maps are prepared using Layer Tint Method where multiple densities or shades of the same colour are used to highlight various properties. The method of displaying the distribution of elements with the help of different shades of the black colour is used in the distribution map. This method is similar to colour patch method. The method of displaying the distribution of elements through pictures in the distribution map is called the pictorial method.
Q.91. Which of the following is a characteristic of Simple Shade Method?
(A) Variations of distribution are shown by using shades of any colour.
(B) Variations of distribution are shown by using shades of black or black and white scheme.
(C) Variations of distribution are shown by using sketches or graphics based on pictures.
(D) There is no difference between Colour Patch Method and Simple Shade method.
Answer: B
Q.92. In topographical maps of India, plateau is shown with the help of ___________ colour
(A) Yellow
(B) Dark Brown
(C) Light Brown
(D) Red
Answer: C
Q.93. Map showing the major mining centers of India for different minerals is an example of ___________
(A) chorochromatic maps
(B) choropleth maps
(C) choroschematic maps
(D) Isopleth maps
Answer: C
Q.94. Political map of India is an example of
(A) International Colour Scheme Map
(B) Layer Tint Method Map
(C) Simple Colour Map
(D) Choropleth Map
Answer: C
Q.95. Which of the following is NOT a qualitative method of map making?
(A) Chorochromatic
(B) Choropleth
(C) Choroschematic
(D) Color-Patch
Answer: B
Q.96. Comprehension: (96-100)
The concept of town can be understood with reference to village. Population size is not the only criteria. Specific functions such as manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade and professional services exist in towns. A city may be regarded as a leading town which has outstripped its local or regional rivals. The city is in fact the physical form of the highest and most complex type of associative life. Cities are much larger than towns and have a greater number of economic functions. The term conurbation is applied to a large area of urban development that emerges due to the merging of originally separate towns or cities. The number of million cities in the world were 162 in the mid 70’s and by 2030 a projected 662 cities will have at least 1 million residents. Megalopolis is a Greek word that means “great city”. It signifies ‘super metropolitan’ region extending as union of conurbations.
Q.96. Urban landscape stretched from Boston to Washington in USA is the best example of _________.
(A) Conurbation
(B) Megalopolis
(C) City
(D) Town
Answer: B
Q.97. The term conurbation was coined by.
(A) Geddes
(B) Gothman
(C) Mumford
(D) Griffin
Answer: A
Q.98. The term ‘megalopolis’ was popularised by
(A) P. Geddes
(B) L. Mumford
(C) J. Gottman
(D) H. Pirenne
Answer: C
Q.99. In the Census of India ____________ criterion is NOT used to differentiate urban from rural.
(A) administrative
(B) demographic
(C) social
(D) economic
Answer: C
Q.100. Which of the following city was NOT a million city of India as per Census, 2011?
(A) Surat
(B) Dehradun
(C) Ranchi
(D) Kota
Answer: B
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