DECEMBER 2024 GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS PAPER NTA UGC NET PART 1 1-25
January 2025 Geography Questions paper NTA UGC NET
Q.1. ________ is an important species of Zooplankton community.
(1) Euphausiid
(2) Algue
(3) Diatoma
(4) Flagellate
Q.2. The dynamic theory of tides has been given by _________
(1) Isaac Newton
(2) Laplace
(3) G.H. Darwin
(4) Marmer
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
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
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
Q.6. Which is largest reservoir of fresh water in the world?
(1) Caspian Sea
(2) Lake Tanganyika
(3) Lake Baikal
(4) Lake Konstanz
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
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
Q.9. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I Folds
(A) Symmetrical
(B) Asymmetrical
(C) Monoclinal
(D) Isoclinal
LIST-II Limbs
(I) Both Limbs incline uniformly
(II) Unequal and Irregular limbs
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Q.24. Which one of the following map is known as dynamic Map?
(1) Flow Map
(2) Dot Map
(3) Isopleth
(4) Choropleth
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