December 2024 Geography Solved Question Paper NTA UGC NET by NETSET CORNER
January 2025 Geography Solved Questions paper
This is the official Questions Paper and Answer Key for the Paper 2 geography conducted on December 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. ________ is an important species of Zooplankton community.
(1) Euphausiid
(2) Algue
(3) Diatoma
(4) Flagellate
Answer: A
Q.2. The dynamic theory of tides has been given by _________
(1) Isaac Newton
(2) Laplace
(3) G.H. Darwin
(4) Marmer
Answer: 2
Q.3. Critical Isodapane are lines of equal transport cost per unit of production are given by
(1) Zipf
(2) Losch
(3) Hoover
(4) Weber
Answer: 4
Q.4. Which of the following frame was recognised by Andreson in 1970 while classifying the world’s agriculture system
(A) Ecological
(B) Industrial
(C) Subsistence
(D) Commercial
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & C Only
(2) A, C & D Only
(3) A, B & D Only
(4) B, C & D Only
Answer: 2
Q.5. A simple example of linear food chain is –
(A) Grass
(B) Snake
(C) Insects
(D) Hawk
(E) Frogs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) E, D, C, B, A
(2) A, C, E, B, D
(3) A, E, B, C, D
(4) A, C, B, E, D
Answer: 2
Q.6. Which is largest reservoir of fresh water in the world?
(1) Caspian Sea
(2) Lake Tanganyika
(3) Lake Baikal
(4) Lake Konstanz
Answer: 3
Q.7. With regard to ocean salinity, consider the following statements and choose the correct one.
(A) Average Chlorinity of the ocean is 19.2%
(B) The belt of highest salinity is found between 20 and 40° N and S latitudes.
(C) The belt of highest salinity is found between 10 and 20° N and S latitudes.
(D) Distribution of salinity on the map is shown by means of Isohalines.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & D Only
(2) B, C & D Only
(3) A, B & C Only
(4) A, C & D Only
Answer: 1
Q.8. Which of the following pair of soil structure is suitable for cultivation?
(1) Granular & Blocky Structure
(2) Columnar Structure & Platy Structure
(3) Clayey & Columnar Structure
(4) Platy & Clayey Structure
Answer: 1
Q.9. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Folds
(A) Symmetrical
(B) Asymmetrical
(C) Monoclinal
(D) Isoclinal
LIST-II Limbs
(I) Unequal and Irregular limbs
(II) Both Limbs incline uniformly
(III) Both Limbs become parallel
(IV) One Limb inclines at right angle
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) А-ІІІ, В-І, С-II, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3) А-II, В-І, С-IV, D-III
(4) А-І, В-II, С-III, D-IV
Answer: 3
Q.10. Who coined the term ‘network society’ in the context of globalisation?
(1) Ulrich Beck
(2) Anthony Giddens
(3) Manuel Castells
(4) Carl O. Sauer
Answer: 3
Q.11. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Types of transport (River)
(A) Saltation
(B) Solution
(C) Traction
(D) Flotation
LIST-II
Explanation
(I) The chemical load is dissolved in the water
(II) The heaviest material is dragged or rolled along the bed of the river
(III) Leaves & twigs are carried on the surface of the river
(IV) Heavier particles are bounced along the bed of the river
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) А-III, В-І, С-IV, D-II
(2) А-І, В-II, С-III, D-IV
(3) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(4) А-II, В-І, С-IV, D-III
Answer: 3
Q.12. Arrange the following peaks of Himalaya as per their heights in descending order
(A) Lhotse
(B) Dhaula Giri
(C) Annapurna
(D) Makalu
(E) Kanchenjunga
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) E, D, C, B, A
(2) E, B, A, C, D
(3) E, A, D, B, С
(4) E, A, B, D, C
Answer: 3
Q.13. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Name
(A) Baguio
(B) Smaze
(C) Simoom
(D) Thermal Anomaly
LIST-II Related to
(I) Wind
(II) Temperature
(III) Storms
(IV) Fog
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(4) A-IV, B-II,C-I, D-III
Answer: 2
Q.14. What are the ideal conditions for location of shipbuilding Industry?
(1) Proximity to Iron & Steel Industry & Skilled Labours
(2) Proximity to Grasslands
(3) Proximity to Delta
(4) Proximity to Markets
Answer: 1
Q.15. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Books
(A) Muqaddimah
(B) Kosmos
(C) Almagest
(D) Imagine Mundi
LIST-II Authors
(I) Pierre d’Ally
(II) Humboldt
(III) Ibn-Khaldun
(IV) Ptolemy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(3) А-ІІІ, В-ІІ, C-IV, D-I
(4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Answer: 3
Q.16. As per 2011 census, arrange the following states on the basis of their percentage urban population in ascending order.
(A) Mizoram
(B) Goa
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) C, D, B, A
(2) A, C, D, A
(3) C, D, A, B
(4) D, C, B, A
Answer: 3
Q.17. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Koppen’s Climatic type
(A) Af
(B) Cf
(C) BSh
(D) Aw
LIST-II Climate
(I) Tropical steppe climate
(II) Tropical humid and dry climate
(III) Humid tropical climate
(IV) Western Europe type climate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(3) А-ІІІ, В-І, C-IV, D-II
(4) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer: 2
Q.18. An ogive is a method in which
(1) Cumulative frequency is plotted
(2) Simple frequency is measured
(3) Cumulative frequency is measured
(4) Simple frequency is plotted
Answer: 1
Q.19. Which of the following is NOT a geosynchronous satellite?
(A) METEOSAT
(B) GOMS
(C) Landsat
(D) INSAT
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A & C Only
(2) B & C Only
(3) C Only
(4) D Only
Answer: 3
Q.20. Function Wizard in Excel enables you to
(1) Draw maps
(2) Construct Graphs
(3) Carry out statistical operations
(4) None of the above
Answer: 1
Q.21. With regard to the relief of Atlantic ocean, which of the following statements are correct.
(A) The continental shelf of north Atlantic are broad and flat surfaced
(B) The Southern part of mid-Atlantic Ridge is called ‘Dolphin Rise’
(C) The submarine ridge located between northern Scotland and Ireland is called wyville Thompson Ridge
(D) Beyond the Cape of Good Hope the mid-Atlantic ridge is called Atlantic-Antarctica Ridge
(E) To the north and south of mid-Atlantic Ridge. There are several transverse ridges
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, C & D Only
(2) B, C & D Only
(3) A, C & E Only
(4) C, D & E Only
Answer: 1 (doubt 4)
Q.22. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I River
(A) Ravi
(B) Satluj
(C) Chenab
(D) Indus
LIST-II Source
(I) Bara Lacha pass
(II) Near Manasarovar lake
(III) Near Rohtang Pass
(IV) Manasarovar – Rakas lakes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(2) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
(3) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(4) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer: 4
Q.23. Pastoral Nomadism can be identified with following features:
(A) It is a subsistence activity depending on animals
(B) Each nomadic community occupies a well-defined territory
(C) The animals depend entirely on natural vegetation
(D) Mining is an important activity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) B. C & D Only
(2) A, C & D Only
(3) A, B & D Only
(4) A, B & C Only
Answer: 4
Q.24. Which one of the following map is known as dynamic Map?
(1) Flow Map
(2) Dot Map
(3) Isopleth
(4) Choropleth
Answer: 1
Q.25. The albedo for the earth as a whole is-
(1) 20 per cent
(2) 25 per cent
(3) 30 per cent
(4) 35 per cent
Answer: 4
Q.26. Which of the following statements are true with respect to fertility.
(A) Societies characterised by a low age at marriage exhibit low fertility rate.
(B) Both polygamy and polyandry have a negative effect upon fertility.
(C) There is a positive correlation between birth rate and the status granted to the females.
(D) There is an inverse correlation between the level of education and the fertility index.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A & B Only
(2) B & C Only
(3) B & D Only
(4) A & D Only
Answer: 3
Q.27. Which of the following are types of coffee?
(A) Liberica
(B) Arabica
(C) Robusta
(D) Darjeeling
(E) Oolong
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) C, D & E Only
(2) B, C & D Only
(3) A, B & C Only
(4) A, C & E Only
Answer: 3
Q.28. Which of the following pairs are correct regarding tribes and state of their residence
(A) Bhils – Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
(B) Tharus- Andhra Pradesh
(C) Bhutia– Uttarakhand
(D) Santhal– Jharkhand
(E) Gaddis– Rajasthan
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & D Only
(2) A, C & D Only
(3) C, B & E Only
(4) A, D & E Only
Answer: 2
Q.29. Which among the following organizations is the world’s oldest regional organisation?
(1) Organisation of American States (OAS)
(2) European free Trade Association (EFTA)
(3) The Organisation of African Unity (OAU)
(4) The Arab League
Answer: 1
Q.30. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Book
(A) Critical Geopolitics: Politics of writing global I. space
(B) Territory, State & Society
(C) Geopolitics: Revisioning World politics
(D) Geopolitics of the World system
LIST-II Author
(I) John Agnew
(II) Gerard Toal
(III) Kevin R. Cox
(IV) Saul B. Cohen
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) А-І, В-ІІІ, С-II, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3) А-ІІ, В-І, С-IV, D-III
(4) А-II, В-ІІІ, С-I, D-IV
Answer: 4
Q.31. __________ in the Indian ocean is a Miniature India”.
(1) Mauritius
(2) Seychelles
(3) Maldives
(4) Indonesia
Answer: 1
Q.32. The Visweswaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. is located in which state of India?
(1) Karnataka
(2) West Bengal
(3) Orissa
(4) Tamil Nadu
Answer: 1
Q.33. Arrange the following states in India in terms of sex-ratio according to 2011 census from high to low.
(A) Puducherry
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Manipur
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B, C & D
(2) B, C, A & D
(3) A, D, B & C
(4) B, D, A & C
Answer: 1
Q.34. If you have to travel from the northern most to the southern most points in the mainland of India, you would cover a distance of about-
(1) 4,200 Km
(2) 3,200 Km
(3) 3,000 Km
(4) 3,800 Km
Answer: 2
Q.35. Which of the following statements are true with respect to thunderstorms?
(A) Thunderstorms are common features in the weather of high latitudes
(B) The normal lapse rate should be greater than adiabatic rate of temperature change for thunderstorms to occur
(C) The greater the instability of warm and moist air, the greater the intensity de duration of thunderstorms
(D) There should be moist and stable air
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A & B Only
(2) B & C Only
(3) C & D Only
(4) A & D Only
Answer: 2
Q.36. Major environmental problems are infact the manifestations of the degraded environments at global level. These problems include
(A) Air and water pollution
(B) Increase in the number of Wildlifes
(C) Ozone layer depletion
(D) Global Warming
(E) Climate change
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, C, D & E Only
(2) A, B & C Only
(3) B, C & D Only
(4) B, C, D & E Only
Answer: 1
Q.37. Which of the following census year of India recorded the increase in sex ratio from the previous census year?
(A) 2001
(B) 1951
(C) 1981
(D) 1961
(E) 1971
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & C Only
(2) A, B & D Only
(3) A, B & E Only
(4) B, C & D Only
Answer: 1
Q.38. Who among the following are the Greek geographers?
(A) Herodotus
(B) Ratzel
(C) Hecataeus
(D) Hettner
(E) Thales
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) B, C & E Only
(2) A, C & D Only
(3) A, C & E Only
(4) B, D & E Only
Answer: 3
Q.39. Arrange the following global navigation satellite systems in chronological order of their launch. (from first to last)
(A) Galilio
(B) GLONASS
(C) BeiDOU
(D) GPS
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) B, D, A, C
(2) D, B, A, C
(3) D, B, C, A
(4) B, D, C, A
Answer: 3
Q.40. In which part of India, the Aryan speaking groups known as the Nordics are settled?
(1) Peninsular India
(2) Northeast India
(3) Northwest India
(4) Coastal India
Answer: 3
Q.41. Which among the following enshrine the main principles of Indian foreign policy?
(A) Non-Alignment
(B) Pro-Imperialism
(C) Panchsheel
(D) Disarmament
(E) Pro-Racialism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & C Only
(2) A, B, D & E Only
(3) B, C & E Only
(4) A, C & D Only
Answer: 4
Q.42. Which of the following model is NOT related to Migration?
(1) Micro Analytical Model
(2) Intervening Opportunities Model
(3) Gravity Model
(4) Integrating Migrants Model
Answer: 4
Q.43. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Hydal Power Projects
(A) Nagarjun Sagar
(B) Shivasamudram
(C) Mettur
(D) Idduki
LIST-II State
(I) Kerala
(II) Tamil Nadu
(III) Karnataka
(IV) Andhra Pradesh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-IV, B-III, С-II, D-I
(2) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(3) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Answer: 1
Q.44. Arrange the following in decreasing order of their albedos.
(A) Sand
(B) Black Soil
(C) Thick Cloud
(D) Water
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B, C, D
(2) B, D, C, A
(3) C, A, D, B
(4) C, A, B, D
Answer: 4
Q.45. Who introduced the term ‘Peneplain’?
(1) G.K. Gilbert
(2) J.W. Powell
(3) W.M. Davis
(4) C.E. Dirtton
Answer: 3
Q.46. Arrange the following theories in ascending order according to the year they were propounded
(A) Central Place Theory- Christaller
(B) Concentric Zone – Burgess
(C) Sector Theory – Hoyt
(D) Multiple Nuclei – Harris & Ullman
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) D, A, B, C
(2) A, B, C, D
(3) B, C, A, D
(4) C, D, B, A
Answer: 3 (options incorrect)
CZ- 1925
CPT- 1933
ST- 1939
MNT- 1945
Q.47. Who is the author of the book India: A Sacred Geography?
(1) Diana L. Eck
(2) David Franoley
(3) Rana P.B Singh
(4) B.J. Graham
Answer: 1
Q.48. Where the Monterey submarine canyon is located?
(1) off Aleutian islands
(2) off Californian coast
(3) off Spanish coast
(4) off African coast
Answer: 2
Q.49. Which one of the following south American nation is a part of OPEC.
(1) Peru
(2) Brazil
(3) Chile
(4) Venezuela
Answer: 4
Q.50. Which school of thought first provided a philosophical and scientific foundation to the subject of geography?
(1) French
(2) German
(3) British
(4) American
Answer: 2
Q.51. Who is the Author of The Condition of Postmodernity’?
(1) David Harvey
(2) Edward Soja
(3) Doreen Massey
(4) Yi Fu Tuan
Answer: 1
Q.52. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Books
(A) The Pulse of Asia
(B) Influences of Geographical Environment
(C) Nature of Geography
(D) Anthropogeography
LIST-II Authors
(I) Hartshorne
(II) Ratzel
(III) Elssworth Huntington
(IV) E.C. Semple
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(2) А-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(4) А-IV, В-II, С-I, D-III
Answer: 3
Q.53. Square root of the variance is
(1) Mean deviation
(2) Coefficient of mean deviation
(3) Standard deviation
(4) Coefficient of Standard deviation
Answer: 3
Q.54. Which one of the following is an advantage of vector data format?
(1) Compact data structure
(2) Difficult overlay operations
(3) Complex data structure
(4) Lack of compatibility with remote sensing data
Answer: 1
Q.55. Annual layers of silt & clay deposited on the bottoms of lakes and ponds that are subject to freezing in winter & thawing in summers are-
(1) Scree
(2) Varves
(3) Talus
(4) Coal
Answer: 2
Q.56. The statement geography is a bridge between the natural and social sciences”, can be attributed to:
(1) Gerhard Schott
(2) Walter Christaller
(3) Albrecht Penck
(4) Karl Haushofer
Answer: 3
Q.57. Which one of the following Pair is correctly matched ?
(1) Shipbuilding Industry – Lusaka
(2) Aircraft Industry – Florence
(3) Iron and steel Industry – Pittsburg
(4) Automobile Industry – Los Angles
Answer: 3
Q.58. Arrange the following rivers in ascending order on the basis of their length
(A) Beas
(B) Kosi
(C) Godavari
(D) Damodar
(E) Chambal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) D, A, E, B, С
(2) A, D, B, E, C
(3) D, B, A, E, C
(4) A, B, D, C, E
Answer: 2
Q.59. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Volcano
(A) Eyjallajokull
(B) Mt. St. Helena
(C) Vesuvius
(D) Mt. Pinatubo
LIST-II Country
(I) USA
(II) Philippines
(III) Iceland
(IV) Italy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) А-IIІ, В-І, С-IV, D-II
(2) А-І, В-ІІ, С-III, D-IV
(3) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(4) А-II, В-IV, C-I, D-III
Answer: 1
Q.60. Which of the following is/are cold winds ?
(A) Mistral
(B) Buran
(C) Zonda
(D) Bora
(E) Santa Ana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & C Only
(2) A, C & D Only
(3) A, D & E Only
(4) A, B & D Only
Answer: 4
Q.61. Arrange the following methods of delineating crop combination regions according to the year it was proposed (Old-New)
(A) J.T. Coppock’s Method
(B) Rafiullah’s Method
(C) Doi’s Method
(D) J.C. Weaver’s Method
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) D, B, C, A
(2) D, C, B, A
(3) A, D, B, C
(4) D, B, A, C
Answer: 1
Q.62. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Drainage Pattern
(A) Dendritic
(B) Radial
(C) Centripetal
(D) Pinnate
LIST-II Rivers
(1) Chambal
(2) Narmada
(3) Subarnarekha
(4) Mahanadi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Answer: 4
Q.63. Arrange the following tribal groups of India in decreasing order according to their size of population.
(A) The Santhals
(B) The Mundas
(C) The Gonds
(D) The Bhils
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) D, C, A & B
(2) C, D, A & B
(3) C, B, D, A
(4) D, C, B, A
Answer: 2
Q.64. Which of the following statements are NOT correct about the theory of population growth by Malthus
(A) The theory is based on the role of changing technology and biological limitations that a population cannot grow beyond a certain limit
(B) Malthus observed negative correlation between tension in life and number of children
(C) Malthus based his theory of population on experience of east European countries.
(D) Malthus positive checks include wars, diseases, droughts, poverty etc.
(E) The unchecked population increases at arithmetic rate while subsistence (food) increases at geometric rate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & D Only
(2) B, D & E Only
(3) C, D & E Only
(4) A, C & E Only
Answer: 4
Q.65. Arrange the following States in ascending order according to their date of formation.
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Mizoram
(C) Chattishgarh
(D) Goa
(E) Uttarakhand
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) B, D, C, E, Α
(2) B, D, E, A, C
(3) D, B, A, C, E
(4) D, B, C, A, E
Answer: 1
Q.66. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Theories
(A) Turbidity Current
(B) Submarine Density Current
(C) Subaerial Erosion
(D) Diastrophic
LIST-II Propounder
(I) W.M. Davis
(II) Lawson
(III) Holimann
(IV) J.D. Dana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) А-І, В-ІІІ, С-IV, D-II
(2) А-ІІІ, В-II, C-I, D-IV
(3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(4) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
Answer: 1
Q.67. According to Heartland theory which among the following lines are correct?
(A) Who rules East Europe, commands the Heartland
(B) Who rules West Europe, commands the Heartland
(C) Who rules the Heartland, commands the World Island
(D) Who rules the World Island, commands the World
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & C Only
(2) A, C & D Only
(3) B, C & D Only
(4) A, B & D Only
Answer: 2
Q.68. Spatial Analysis is closely associated with-
(1) Behaviouralism
(2) Positivism
(3) Areal Differentiation
(4) Structuralism
Answer: 2 (3 doubt)
Q.69. Arrange the following bands of electromagnetic spectrum in ascending order of their wavelength
(A) X-rays
(B) Near Infrared rays
(C) Microwaves
(D) Visible Rays
(E) Radio waves
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) B, C, A, E, D
(2) A, B, C, E, D
(3) A, B, D, C, E
(4) A, D, B, C, E
Answer: 4
Q.70. Which of the following forms of settlement develops along either side of rivers, roads and canals?
(1) Circular
(2) Square
(3) Cross-Shaped
(4) Linear
Answer: 4
Q.71. The condition when lapse rate of air is greater than the dry adiabatic rate of cooling is called?
(1) Absolute stability
(2) Absolute instability
(3) Conditional instability
(4) Neutral equilibrium
Answer: 2
Q.72. Which one of the following is not an approach in Human Geography?
(1) Spatial Organization
(2) Areal Differentiation
(3) Quantitative Revolution
(4) Exploration and Description
Answer: 3
Q.73. Which of the following statements are true-
(A) Correlation can only be linear in kind
(B) Regression is certainly used to make estimates
(C) Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient can be used with nominal or ordinal data
(D) In regression analysis only normally distributed data can be used
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A & B Only
(2) B & C Only
(3) C & D Only
(4) A & D Only
Answer: 2
Q.74. What is the value of k in Administrative Principle in central place theory?
(1) k-5
(2) k-3
(3) k-4
(4) k-7
Answer: 4
Q.75. The term ‘Ecosystem’ was first used by-
(1) Lindeman
(2) E.P. Odum
(3) F.R. Fosberg
(4) A.G. Tansley
Answer: 4
Q.76. EL Ullman, Who identified certain basic factors affecting interaction between regions.
Consider the following statements
(A) There must be a demand in one region that can be met from another region.
(B) The area of demand must be able to pay for the supply so that a two way movements develops.
(C) The movements will only take place if each region is self sufficient.
(D) Interaction between the regions will only take place if there are no intervening opportunities.
(E) Interaction between the regions will only take place if the product can be moved.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B, C & D Only
(2) A, C & E Only
(3) B, C, D & E Only
(4) A, B, D & E Only
Answer: 1
Q.77. Arrange the following major constituents of ocean water (over 100 parts per million) in decreasing order of their percentages-
(A) Chlorine
(B) Sulfates
(C) Sodium
(D) Magnesium
Chose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B, C & D
(2) A, C, B & D
(3) A, C, D & B
(4) A, B, D & C
Answer: 2
Q.78. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Theories
(A) Geosynclinal Orogen
(B) Sliding Continent
(C) Thermal Convection current
(D) Thermal Contraction
LIST-II Scientists
(1) Jeffreys
(2) Holmes
(3) Daly
(4) Kober
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) А-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(3) А-ІІ, В-ІІІ, C-IV, D-I
(4) А-І, В-II, С-III, D-IV
Answer: 1
Q.79. With regard to energy flow in ecosystems according to the “second law of Thermodynamics”, what percentage of energy is lost at every trophic level?
(1) 90%
(2) 85%
(3) 80%
(4) 75%
Answer: 1
Q.80. Noctilucent clouds are found in which sphere of the atmosphere?
(1) Troposphere
(2) Stratosphere
(3) Mesosphere
(4) Ionosphere
Answer: 3
Q.81. Consider the correct statements regarding possibilities of meander change over time.
(A) Meanders may migrate upstream and erode river cliffs
(B) They may migrate laterally and erode the flood plain
(C) They may become exaggerated and become ox-bow lake
(D) Under special conditions they may become intrenched or ingrow
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) B, C & D Only
(2) A, B & C Only
(3) A, B & D Only
(4) A, C & D Only
Answer: 1
Q.82. The boundaries that do not follow the spatial distribution of cultural groups or political cultures are called
(1) Subsequent Boundaries
(2) Antecedent Boundaries.
(3) Superimposed Boundaries
(4) Relict Boundaries
Answer: 3
Q.83. Weber in his theory of location of Industries assumes certain preconditions that was-
(A) Some raw materials are fixed in location where others are ubiquitous
(B) Market are not fixed at certain point
(C) Transport costs are determined by weight of product and distance
(D) Perfect competition does not exists but man acts rationally
(E) Fundamentally, Weber imagined that least costs obtain highest profits
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B & D Only
(2) C, D & E Only
(3) A, C & E Only
(4) A, C & D Only
Answer: 3
Q.84. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Earthquake Hazards
(A) Koyna
(B) Latur
(C) Bhuj
(D) Darbhanga
LIST-II Year
(I) 1993
(II) 2001
(ΙΙΙ) 1967
(IV) 1988
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(2) А-III, В-І, С-IV, D-II
(3) А-ІІІ, В-І, С-II, D-IV
(4) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
Answer: 3
Q.85. Arrange the following states in ascending order in terms of literacy rate in India as per census 2011.
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Kerala
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B, C, D
(2) D, A, B, C
(3) B, C, A, D
(4) D, C, B,A
Answer: 3
Q.86. What are the dark spots (sunspots) that appear on sun surface?
(1) Water Spots
(2) Huge magnetic storms
(3) Mountains
(4) Places with adequate sunshine
Answer: 2
Q.87. What is the name given to tropical cyclones in Philippines
(1) Typhoons
(2) Willy Willy
(3) Taifu
(4) Baguio
Answer: 4
Q.88. The term ‘ecology’ was first coined by whom?
(1) Lindman
(2) Haeckel
(3) Forsberg
(4) Odum
Answer: 2
Q.89. Arrange following coastal States/UTs in India in decreasing length of their coastline in Kms.
(A) Andaman & Nicobar
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Gujarat
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, D, B & C
(2) D, A, B & C
(3) D, B, C & A
(4) B, D, A, & C
Answer: 1
Q.90. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Terms
(A) Viticulture
(B) Olericulture
(C) Api Culture
(D) Pomi Culture
LIST-II Related to
(I) Fruits
(II) Grapevine
(III) Vegetables
(IV) Bee
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) А-ІІІ, ВII, С-I, D-IV
(2) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(3) А-ІІІ, В-І, С-II, D-IV
(4) А-ІІ, В-III, C-IV, D-I
Answer: 4
Comprehension: (91-95)
Increased rainfall over extended periods will mainly lead to river flooding, while short, intense cloudbursts can cause pluvial floods. Due to changing climate, many parts of the world are already facing more frequent severe and longer lasting droughts. Droughts often have knock on effects, for example on agriculture, forestry, water resources and biodiversity. They reduce water levels in rivers and ground water, stunt tree and crop growth. Further hounan, animal and plant health are also threatened by climate change. While climate change may not introduce new health hazards, it will worsen and amplify existing one.
Q.91. Which one among the following is the most significant health impact of climate change?
(1) Decrease in summer heat-related mortality and morbidity
(2) Increase in winter cold-related mortality and morbidity
(3) No health risks in relation to change in air quality and ozone
(4) Changes in the impact of diseases e.g. from vector-rodent water or food borne diseases
Answer: 4
Q.92. The recent increase in the frequency of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycles can be attributed to
(1) Deforestation
(2) Ozone Depletion
(3) Snow melting
(4) Global warming
Answer: 4
Q.93. What is the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture?
(1) Reduced crop yields and food production
(2) Increase in wheat production due to rise in temperature
(3) Certain crops me more viable in traditional regions
(4) Pests and diseases can not thrive due to increase in temperature that helps in growing production
Answer: 1
Q.94. In 2013 a mid day cloudburst in Uttarakhand Popularly known as Himalayan Tsunami caused devastating floods and landslide. The epicenter of this disaster was_________.
(1) Badrinath
(2) Kedarnath
(3) Rudraprayag
(4) Joshimath
Answer: 2
Q.95. Which is the apex body for management of disasters in India
(1) National Institute of Disaster Management
(2) National Disaster Response Force
(3) National Disaster Management Authority
(4) National Disaster Alert Portal
Answer: 3
Comprehension: (96-100)
The ancient classical period saw significant progress in academic fields across different areas of study. Ancient scholars like Plato, Aristotle, Thales, Anaximander, Ptolemy and Eratosthenes had such a huge impact on western thought that it was really hard to get beyond their ideas and theories for many centuries. The Journeys and discoveries made during this time resulted in a better understanding of the previously unknown world. The Greeks made significant contributions to the progress of human knowledge. They collected information from various ancient civilizations and expanded on it through theories and observations. Greek scholars thought about every possible topic. Their works really set the ground work for newly all the fields we study today. Their impressive contributions really helped establish geography as a solid discipline, especially in areas like mathematical, physical, historical and regional geography. It’s hard to think about today’s scientific advancements without considering the ground work laid by those ancient scholars.
Q.96. Who improved the Aristotelian concepts of climatic zones by providing mathematical boundaries?
(1) Pythagoras
(2) Eratosthenes
(3) Plato
(4) Empedocles
Answer: 2
Q.97. Who propounded the concept of ‘Tera Incognita’?
(1) Ptolemy
(2) Strabo
(3) Thales
(4) Homes
Answer: 1
Q.98. Who is said to have been a disciple of Anaximander who also imbibed the cosmological concerns of the Ionians?
(1) Pythagoras
(2) Parmenides
(3) Plato
(4) Thales
Answer: 1
Q.99. Who assumed that places near to the equator were uninhabitable and it was only the temperate zone that formed the inhabited part of the world?
(1) Plato
(2) Huntington
(3) Ptolemy
(4) Aristotle
Answer: 4
Q.100. A large part of Scholars think they know about ancient geography came from the work of?
(1) Plato
(2) Anaximander
(3) Strabo
(4) Herodotus
Answer: 3
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