UGC NET 2014 December Paper-II and III Geography Previous Year Paper with Answers
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DECEMBER 2014 PAPER 2 GEOGRAPHY
1. The term ‘active layer’ is associated with
(A) Fluvial deposition
(B) Periglacial processes
(C) Plate tectonic
(D) Processess of soil formation
Answer: B
2. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct from the codes given below:
| List – I (Concept/Theory) | List – II (Put forwarded by) |
| A. Base level | i. G.K. Gilbert |
| B. Parallel retreat | ii. W. Penck |
| C. Cycle of erosion | iii. J.W. Powell |
| D. Stream competency and capacity | iv. W.M. Davis |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | iii | ii | iv | i |
| (B) | ii | i | iii | iv |
| (C) | iii | ii | i | iv |
| (D) | ii | iv | i | ii |
Answer: A
3. Hydration process belongs to
(A) Physical and Biological processes
(B) Physical and Chemical processes
(C) Biological and Chemical processes
(D) Chemical processes
Answer: B
4. The basaltic ocean crust has an average density of
(A) 2. 65 g/cm3
(B) 2.75 g/cm3
(C) 2.90 g/cm3
(D) 3. 0 g/cm3
Answer: C
5. What is the major wind related phenomenon responsible for summer drought in Mediterranean type of region?
(A) Shifting of trade winds polewards in summers.
(B) Shifting of trade winds equatorwards in summers.
(C) Blowing of Westerlies from the continents in summers.
(D) Blowing South-Westerly.
Answer: A
6. Which one of the following is not a factor to affect the atmospheric pressure?
(A) Altitude
(B) Presence of water vapour
(C) Temperature
(D) Rainfall
Answer: D
7. Find out the correct sequence of planetary winds found from the equator to pole.
(A) Westerlies, Trade, Polar wind
(B) Trade, Westerlies, Polar wind
(C) Trade, Polar wind, Westerlies
(D) Polar wind, Westerlies, Trade
Answer: B
8. The rain-fed and rain-shadow areas are the characteristics of the
(A) Cyclonic rainfall
(B) Convectional rainfall
(C) Orographic rainfall
(D) Thermal rainfall
Answer: C
9. In the List – I given the names of local wind and List – II given the names of the area. Match correctly List – I and List – II. Select the correct from the codes given.
| List – I (Local Wind) | List – II (Area) |
| A. Loo | i. The Rockies |
| B. Khamsin | ii. The Alps |
| C. Chinoock | iii. Rajasthan Desert |
| D. Fohn | iv. Egypt |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (B) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (C) | iv | iii | ii | i |
| (D) | iv | iii | ii | i |
Answer: B
10. Find combination of two given areas where rainfall is characterised by Tropical monsoon rain.
(i) The Sahyadri
(ii) The Ganga Delta
(iii) Kashmir Valley
(iv) Ladakh Region
Codes:
(A) (i) and (iii)
(B) (ii) and (iv)
(C) (i) and (ii)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
Answer: C
11. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Deforestation result in the increase of concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Reason (R): Forests utilise carbon dioxide during the process of photosynthesis for manufacturing of food.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
12. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct Answer from the codes given below:
| List – I | List – II |
| A. Gour | i. Lithosphere |
| B. Graben | ii. Littoral zone |
| C. Gabro | iii. Aeolian area |
| D. Groin | iv. Orogenic belt |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (B) | iii | iv | ii | i |
| (C) | ii | iv | iii | i |
| (D) | iii | ii | i | iv |
Answer: A
13. The “wave-cut platform” is found in
(A) California coast
(B) Hokkaido coast
(C) Madagascar coast
(D) Malabar coast
Answer: A
14. The average depth of ‘equatorial-counter’ current is
(A) 50 m
(B) 100 m
(C) 150 m
(D) 200 m
Answer: C
15. The Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio Current move forcefully northward as a result of
(A) Western intensification
(B) Eastern intensification
(C) Northern intensification
(D) Southern intensification
Answer: A
16. “The Principles of Human Geography” was authored by
(A) E. Huntington
(B) H.H. Borrow
(C) F. Ratzel
(D) E.C. Semple
Answer: A
17. The term ‘Cosmography’ was coined by
(A) Mackinder Halford J.
(B) Humbolt
(C) Kant Emmanuel
(D) Ptolemy
Answer: B
18. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given
| List – I | List – II |
| A. Unity in Diversity | i. Vidal-de-la Blache |
| B. Social Determinism | ii. Jean Brunhes |
| C. Terrestrial Whole | iii. Carl Ritter |
| D. Interaction | iv. Frieduch Ratzel |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | iii | ii | iv | i |
| (B) | iv | ii | i | iii |
| (C) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (D) | ii | i | iv | iii |
Answer: C
19. The concept of ‘Spread’ and ‘Backwash’ effects was introduced by
(1) A.O. Hirschman
(2) Gunnar Myrdal
(3) Gunder Frank
(4) Sameer Amin
Answer: B
20. The philosophical view advocating that man is responsible for making his own nature is known as
(A) Positivism
(B) Functionalism
(C) Existentialism
(D) Pragmatism
Answer: C
21. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct Answer from the codes given
| List – I (Authors) | List – II (Settlements) |
| A. Christaller | i. Market Centres |
| B. Galphin | ii. Industrial Nodes |
| C. Losch | iii. Central Places |
| D. Weber | iv. Rurban Centres |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (B) | iv | iii | ii | i |
| (C) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (D) | ii | i | iv | iii |
Answer: A
22. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct Answer from the codes give.
| List – I (State) | List – II (Tribes) |
| A. Arunachal Pradesh | i. Adiyam, Kammar, Kondkappu |
| B. Jammu & Kashmir | ii. Asur, Birhor, Lepcha, Korwa |
| C. West Bengal | iii. Dafla, Khampti, Singpho |
| D. Kerala | iv. Garra, Gaddi |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | iv | iii | i | ii |
| (B) | iv | i | iii | ii |
| (C) | iii | iv | ii | i |
| (D) | iii | ii | iv | i |
Answer: C
23. Which State in India has recorded the lowest growth rate during 2001-2011 Census?
(A) Kerala
(B) West Bengal
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Bihar
Answer: A
24. Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and find the correct Answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): The very high population density of more than 400 persons /km2 extends from upper Indus-Satlaj-Ganga Brahmaputra Valley and Delta.
Reason (R): This phenomena is attributed to rich alluvial soils, flat land, rice and wheat cultivation, irrigation facilities and favourable climatic conditions.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
Answer: A
25. The decadal growth of population (1991-2001) according to the 2001 Census is
(A) 23.86%
(B) 21.34%
(C) 24.66%
(D) 24.80%
Answer: B
26. Among the following natural resources which resource is providing more livelihood to the people?
(A) Water
(B) Land
(C) Forest
(D) Mineral
Answer: B
27. Which one of the following factors is more crucial for agricultural development?
(A) Tractors
(B) Fertilizers
(C) Irrigation
(D) Gentle slope
Answer: C
28. 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:
Assertion (A): China has the very fast growing economy of the world.
Reason (R): China has rich mineral resources and huge diversified labour force.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation.
Answer: D
29. What is the ideal minimum temperature for growth of sugarcane?
(A) 100 C
(B) 150 C
(C) 200 C
(D) 250 C
Answer: A
30. Who developed the technique to measure the agricultural efficiency?
(A) S.S. Bhatia
(B) R.L. Singh
(C) S.M. Rafiullah
(D) L.D. Stamp
Answer: D
31. 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:
Assertion (A): Panchayati Raj Act empowered local bodies participation in planning process.
Reason (R): Panchayati Raj institutions are having three tier systems in planning and executing development projects within their jurisdiction.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Answer: D
32. Who propounded the Heartland Theory used in political geography?
(A) Alfred Mackinder
(B) O.H.K. Spate
(C) Arthur Geddes
(D) J.A. Steers
Answer: A
33. What do you mean by ‘Lebensraum’ in political geography?
(A) Dead space
(B) Living space
(C) Administrative unit
(D) Religious organization
Answer: B
34. Which one of the following factors affecting more at present to the voting behaviour in India?
(A) Development
(B) Caste system
(C) Religion base
(D) Old base of political parties
Answer: A
35. Which of the following names of shifting cultivation in Orissa is correct?
(A) Podu
(B) Bewar
(C) Pendo
(D) Jhum
Answer: A
36. India has been divided into 13 Macro Planning regions. Which of the following authors have delineated planning regions of India?
(A) P. Sen Gupta and Sadasyuk Gailina
(B) R.P. Mishra, K.V. Sundaram and V.L.S. Prakasa Rao
(C) L.S. Bhatt
(D) O.H.K. Spate & Learmonth
Answer: B
37. Which of the following geographers defined region as: “A geographic area unified culturally, unified at first economically and later by consensus of thought, education, recreation etc. which distinguishes it from other areas.”?
(A) Vidal de la Blache
(B) A.J. Herbertson
(C) R.E. Dickinson
(D) K. Young
Answer: D
38. ‘The Eardkunde’ was published in the year 1817. Which one of the following authored the book?
(A) O. Peschel
(B) Carl Ritter
(C) W.M. Davis
(D) G. Taylor
Answer: B
39. Regional Imbalances of Economic development largely affected by which of the following factors?
(A) Regional disparity in resources
(B) Lesser resource utilization
(C) Lack of education
(D) Lesser demand of the
Answer: B
40. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Book) | List – II (Geographer) |
| A. Geographia | i. Alexander von Humboldt |
| B. Cosmos | ii. Reclus |
| C. Nations and Nationalities | iii. Ratzel |
| D. Anthropogeography | iv. Strabo |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | ii | iii | i | iv |
| (B) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (C) | iv | i | ii | iii |
| (D) | iii | ii | iv | i |
Answer: C
41. The Pir Panjal range lies in
(A) Outer Himalayas
(B) Trans Himalayas
(C) Greater Himalayas
(D) Middle Himalayas
Answer: D
42. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List – I (Major Rivers) | List – II (Tributaries) |
| A. Vaigai | i. Tista |
| B. Cauvery | ii. Yamuna |
| C. Brahmaputra | iii. Suruli |
| D. Ganga | iv. Amaravati |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | i | iii | iv | ii |
| (B) | iii | iv | ii | i |
| (C) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (D) | i | iii | ii | iv |
Answer: C
43. Which one of the following statements indicates the chief characteristics of the Policentric city?
(A) Circumferential urban beltway
(B) Replacing sub-urban to urban
(C) All roads lead to downtown
(D) Many downtowns
Answer: D
44. Which one of the following number of states is correct for ‘Empowered Action-Group States of India?
(A) 5
(B) 12
(C) 8
(D) 16
Answer: C
45. Find the sequence of higher to lower rainfall from the following areas of India:
i. Ganga Delta
ii. Sahyadri
iii. Eastern U.P.
iv. Northern Gujarat
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) ii, i, iii, iv
(C) iii, iv, ii, i
(D) iv, iii, ii, i
Answer: B
46. Which one of the following statistical techniques involves a large number of variables to be summarised into smaller dimensions?
(A) Chi-square
(B) Correlation
(C) Factor Analysis
(D) Regression
Answer: C
47. Which one of the following averages is not a measure of central tendency?
(A) Harmonic mean
(B) Geographic mean centre
(C) Geometric mean
(D) Arithmetic mean
Answer: B
48. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List – I (Satellites) | List – II (Countries) |
| i. IRS | A. India |
| ii. SPOT | B. Europe |
| iii. ENVI SAT | C. U.S.A. |
| iv. IKONOS | D. France |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (A) | i | iv | iii | ii |
| (B) | i | iii | iv | ii |
| (C) | ii | i | iii | iv |
| (D) | iv | iii | i | ii |
Answer: A
49. Which one of the following diagrams is most suitable for depicting the distribution of urban land-use types of spatially spread urban centres?
(A) Histogram
(B) Sphere
(C) Bar
(D) Pie
Answer: D
50. A map with the scale of is enlarged to 5-times, which one of the following scales is correct for the enlarged map?
(A) 1/ 250,000
(B) 1/100,000
(C) 1/10,000
(D) 1/ 2,500
Answer: C
PAPER - 3 - UGC - NET- GEOGRAPHY -
1. The most fundamental principle of Earth Science “Uniformitarianism” for the first time presented in the book entitled
(1) Principles of Geology
(2) Geomorphology from the Earth
(3) Unstable Earth
(4) Theory of the Earth
Answer: 1
2. Which of the following phrased the concept “Landscape is function of process, structure and stage”?
(1) W.M. Davis
(2) L.C. King
(3) A.N. Strahler
(4) Thornbury
Answer: 1
3. What are the evidences in favour of the Continental Drift Theory?
i. Zig-Saw fit
ii. Trans current faults
iii. Fossils in different areas
iv. Convection in mantle
Codes:
(1) i and iv
(2) ii and iv
(3) i and iii
(4) i and ii
Answer: 3
4. The theory of sea-floor spreading was proposed by
(1) Holmes and Davis
(2) Airry and Pratts
(3) Hess and Dietz
(4) Wegner and Ratzel
Answer: 3
5. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| List – I (Agents of Erosion) | List – II (Erosional Features) |
| A. Running water | i. Hanging valley |
| B. Moving ice | ii. Incised meander |
| C. Blowing wind | iii. Head and Bay |
| D. Dashing wave | iv. Barchan |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | ii | i | iv | iii |
| (3) | i | ii | iv | iii |
| (4) | ii | i | iii | iv |
Answer: 2
6. The net result of water inputs and water outputs in Earth’s hydrosphere is in a
(1) Steady-state equilibrium
(2) Dynamic equilibrium
(3) Quasi-steady-state equilibrium
(4) Quasi-dynamic equilibrium
Answer: 1
7. Which of the following condition is not essential for a limestone landscape to develop into karst topography?
(1) The limestone formation must contain 100% calcium carbonate for solution processes.
(2) Complex patterns of joints in the otherwise impermeable limestone.
(3) There must be an aerated zone between the ground surface and the water table
(4) Good vegetation cover
Answer: 1
8. Identify the correct sequence of terminology used for denoting different parts along a sloping ground from top to bottom:
i. Debris slope
ii. Waning slope
iii. Waxing slope
iv. Free face
(1) ii, iii, i, iv
(2) iii, ii, iv, i
(3) iii, iv, ii, i
(4) iii, iv, i, ii
Answer: 4
9. Which one of the following places on the earth is the hottest?
(1) Quetta
(2) Al Aziza
(3) Jacobabad
(4) Jaisalmer
Answer: 2
10. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I | List – II |
| a. Westerlies | i. Between trade wind and westerlies |
| b. Doldrum | ii. Seasonal wind |
| c. Horse latitudes | iii. Roaring forties |
| d. Monsoon | iv. Equatorial belt |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | ii | i | iv | iii |
| (3) | i | ii | iv | iii |
| (4) | ii | i | iii | iv |
Answer: 2
11. Find the sequence of the onset of South-West monsoon of the following areas from the earlier to later dates:
i. Kerala
ii. Mumbai
iii. Andaman-Nicobar
iv. Odisha
(1) i, ii, iii, iv
(2) iii, i, ii, iv
(3) ii, iii, iv, i
(4) iv, ii, i, iii
Answer: 2
12. Find the incorrect statement from the following:
(1) Equatorial regions receive heavy convectional rain.
(2) High rainfall totals are linked to westerlies in both hemispheres.
(3) There is an increase of precipitation at an altitude above 2 kms.
(4) On the eastern side of the ocean in the sub-tropical region are dry regions.
Answer: 3
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:
Assertion (A) : Trans-humane type of population movement is noticed in Kashmir valley.
Reason (R) : Rainfall in Kashmir valley during winter is due to Westerly disturbances.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the reason of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not reason of (A).
(3) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
Answer: 2
14. Which of the two following cyclones did occur in India in 2014?
i. Hudhud
ii. Phailin
iii. Nilopher
iv. Lehar
(1) i and ii
(2) i and iii
(3) ii and iii
(4) iii and iv
Answer: 2
15. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I | List – II |
| A. North America | i. The Steppes |
| B. South America | ii. The Velds |
| C. Africa | iii. The Prairies |
| D. Europe | iv. The Pampas |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (2) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (3) | ii | iii | iv | i |
| (4) | iii | iv | ii | i |
Answer: 4
16. Which of the following is a cold current?
(1) Brazil current
(2) Gulf stream
(3) Benguela current
(4) Agualhas current
Answer: 3
17. The term “brine” is applicable to
(1) Arabian Sea
(2) Baltic Sea
(3) China Sea
(4) Sargasso Sea
Answer: 2
18. 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:
Assertion (A): The Sahara desert enjoys a dry climate.
Reason (R): The eastern side of ocean in sub-tropics along with cold oceanic current.
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 correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: 1
19. The Challenger Expedition of 1874 was headed by the country:
(1) United States of America
(2) United Kingdom
(3) U.S.S.R.
(4) India
Answer: 2
20. Which of the following group of statements are correct?
i. Tropical grassland located in Brazil are known as Llanos and Campose.
ii. Savanna is a type of equatorial rainy forest in Africa.
iii. Temperate grassland in Argentina is known as Pampas.
iv, Selva is a coniferous of Europe and Asia.
(1) i and ii
(2) ii and iii
(3) iii and iv
(4) i and iii
Answer: 4
21. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Region) | List – II (Animals) |
| A. Tundra | i. Kangaroo |
| B. Savanna | ii. Penguin |
| C. Australia | iii. Zebra |
| D. Antarctica | iv. Reinder |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | iv | iii | i | ii |
| (3) | iii | iv | ii | i |
| (4) | ii | i | iv | iii |
Answer: 2
22. Which one of the following marine ecosystems has the highest primary production?
(1) Open seas
(2) Tidal estuaries
(3) Continental shelves
(4) Algae beds and reefs
Answer: 4
23. Hekistothermal plants are found in
(1) Mediterranean climate
(2) Hot desert
(3) Equatorial climate
(4) Cold desert
Answer: 4
24. Who wrote the book ‘Civilization and Climate’?
(1) Jafferson
(2) Semple
(3) Trewartha
(4) Huntington
Answer: 4
25. The term ‘anthropogeographic’ was coined by Ratzel and was used by him for the
(1) Geography of man in terms of individuals and races.
(2) Geography of man and his works in relation to earth’s surface.
(3) Organic theory of society and state.
(4) Study of harmonious reciprocal relation of man and nature.
Answer: 3
26. Find the sequence of the following contributions by geographers :
i. The origin of species
ii. Cosmos
iii. Anthropogeographic
iv. Erd kunde
(1) i, ii, iii, iv
(2) iii, iv, ii, i
(3) ii, iv, i, iii
(4) iv, iii, i, ii
Answer: 3
27. Who among the following is the protagonist of Neo-Determinism?
(1) Blache
(2) Griffith Taylor
(3) Bruhnes
(4) Saur
Answer: 2
28. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes give:
| List – I (Modern name of River) | List –II (Name of River Rig veda) |
| A. Sutlej | i. Lauhitya |
| B. Brahmaputra | ii. Sindhu |
| C. Indus | iii. Vitasta |
| D. Jhelum | iv. Sutudri |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | iv | ii | iii | i |
| (2) | iv | i | ii | iii |
| (3) | ii | iii | iv | i |
| (4) | iv | ii | i | iii |
Answer: 2
29. Who was the author of Cosmos?
(1) Ritter
(2) Humbolt
(3) Ratzel
(4) Bruhnes
Answer: 2
30. Which of the following region does have the highest population density as per 2011 Census?
(1) Punjab Plain
(2) Upper Ganga Plain
(3) Ganga Delta
(4) Brahmaputra Valley
Answer: 3
31. Q. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Ackerman-Population Resource Region) | List II (Name of the countries) |
| A. U.S. type | i. India |
| B. Europe type | ii. Malaysia |
| C. Brazilian type | iii. Australia |
| D. Egyptian type | iv. South Korea |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | iii | iv | ii | i |
| (3) | ii | i | iv | iii |
| (4) | iv | iii | ii | i |
Answer: 2
32. Q. 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:
Assertion (A): Amazon basin has very low density of population.
Reason (R): The Amazon basin is endowed with hot and humid climate that led to luxuriant selvas.
Codes:
(1) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains the (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) does not explain (A).
Answer: 3
33. Q. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of stages of urban development as postulated by Lewis Mumford?
i. Polis
ii. Ecopolis
iii. Megalopolis
iv. Metropolis
(1) ii, i, iv, iii
(2) i, ii, iii, iv
(3) iii, iv, ii, i
(4) iv, iii, i, ii
Answer: 1
34. Q. What is the trend of Urbanization in India?
(1) Urban population is rising slowly.
(2) Urban population is rising rapidly.
(3) Growth rate of urban population is lower than total.
(4) Urban population is falling.
Answer: 2
35. Q. Which one of the following densely populated areas of the world does not rely basically on agriculture?
(1) The Nile Valley of Egypt
(2) The Plains of Mainland China
(3) The Island of Java
(4) The North Eastern U.S.A.
Answer: 4
36. Q. Both Ulanbator in Mongolia and Lagos in Nigeria are example of
(1) Primate cities
(2) World cities
(3) Enclaves
(4) Edge cities
Answer: 1
37. Q. Which of the following is an example of a quinary-sector of economic activity?
(1) Working at a cash register McDonald’s
(2) Serving as a researcher for human cloning.
(3) Serving on the U.S. President’s Cabinet.
(4) Converting crude oil into gasoline.
Answer: 3
38. Q. In which country of the world petroleum is treated as ‘source of power’ not the economy?
(1) United States of America
(2) Saudi Arabia
(3) Iraq
(4) Kuwait
Answer: 1
39. Q. Which one of the following types of agriculture of India is classified in the world agriculture system by D. Whittellesey?
(1) Nomadic Herding
(2) Livestock Ranching
(3) Intensive Subsistence Agriculture
(4) Commercial Agriculture
Answer: 4
40. Q. On the map of Mexico given below at which point ‘maquiladra’ is most likely to be found? On the Map of Mexico
(1) Point A
(2) Point B
(3) Point C
(4) Point D
Answer: 1
Q. 41. Consider the following costs and revenue lines of four firms located in a region:
Select the best location of maximizing the profit of a firm.
(1) b
(2) a
(3) d
(4) c
Answer: 3
42. Q. All of the following have been considered growing industrial countries except:
(1) India
(2) Indonesia
(3) Brazil
(4) China
Answer: 2
43. Q. Consider the following road network diagram of an area:
Road Network Diagram of an Area Select the correct connectivity matrix for the above network:
Answer: 1
44. Q. 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:
Assertion (A): Air transport is a very useful means of transport in mountainous and hilly regions.
Reason (R): It is very difficult to construct roads and railways in mountainous regions.
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.
Answer: 1
45. Q. Which of the following significantly weaken the strength of Mackinder’s geopolitical heartland theory?
(1) Ascendance of the Untied States’ international influence after World War II.
(2) Existence of a pivot area.
(3) Growth of Soviet power in Eastern Europe.
(4) Rise of Nazi Germany
Answer: 1
46. Q. The relationship among power structures, the environment and economic inequalities is termed as
(1) Political ecology
(2) Gerrymandering
(3) Ecoterrorism
(4) Cultural diffusion
Answer: 1
47. Q. A primary differentiation between a state and a nation is that a State is a
(1) Political abstract, whereas a nation is a human group.
(2) Mutable concept, whereas a nation is permanent.
(3) Fixed geographical item, whereas a nation is not linked to a territory.
(4) Product of history, whereas a nation is a product of people.
Answer: 1
48. Q. The following question, consist of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as a Reason (R). Examine the two statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): There is hardly any pure race even in the remotest and isolated areas of the world.
Reason (R): All human being comprise a single species, they manifest differences in certain physical traits, and being from one species, all members are mutually fertile.
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.
Answer: 1
49.Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
| List – I | List – II |
| A. Caucasoid | i. European |
| B. Negroid | ii. African |
| C. Mongoloid | iii. Oriental |
| D. Indic | iv. Hindu |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | iv | iii | ii | i |
| (3) | iii | ii | iv | i |
| (4) | i | iv | iii | ii |
Answer: 1
50. Q. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Assertion (A): Central Asia has a number of groups such as Mongols, Kazakhs, Uzbeks and Kirghiz.
Reason (R): Most of these people are herders and great horsemen.
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.
Answer: 2
51. Q. Which Arab geographer served in the Court of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq?
(1) Al-Beruni
(2) Ibn-e-Khaldun
(3) Ibn-Batuta
(4) Al-Idrisi
Answer: 3
52. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Planners) | List – II (Contributions) |
| Howard | i. Neighbourhood idea |
| Perry | ii. Conurbation |
| Geddes | iii. Radiant city |
| Corbuser | iv. Garden city |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | iv | iii | ii | i |
| (2) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (3) | iv | i | ii | iii |
| (4) | iii | ii | i | iv |
Answer: 3
53. Q. Who did bring spatial dimension to the concept of growth?
(1) Perraux
(2) Myrdal
(3) Bouldville
(4) Losch
Answer: 4
54. Q. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Planning Programs) | List – II (Associated Features) |
| Metropolitan Planning | i. Command area |
| Tribal Area Planning | ii. Upgradation of urban infrastructure |
| J.N.U.R.M. | iii. Social and cultural sensibility |
| River Basin Planning | iv. Green belt |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | iv | iii | i | ii |
| (3) | iii | iv | ii | i |
| (4) | iv | iii | ii | i |
Answer: 4
55. Q. Which one of the following suggested new method to measure regional imbalances in development and allocation of funds to different states of India?
(1) A. Mitra
(2) Ashok Dutta
(3) Raghu Rajan
(4) A. Kundu
Answer: 4
56. The Community Development Programme was initiated primarily to
(1) bring in development among people by raising the literacy level
(2) increase the control of the masses over the locally available resources.
(3) bring out overall development of the villages through self-help.
(4) bring out development of urban facilities.
Answer: 3
57. Q. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Mountain Range) | List – II (Highest Peak) |
| The Western Ghats | i. Doddabetta |
| The Eastern Ghats | ii. Gurusikhar |
| The Nilgiris | iii. Annamudai |
| The Aravalis | iv. Deomali |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | iv | ii | i | iii |
| (3) | ii | iii | iv | i |
| (4) | iii | iv | i | ii |
Answer: 4
58. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Bangaluru has grown into the hub of information technology and ITES.
Reason (R): City is provided with world class infrastructure, power supply and security.
Codes:
(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 false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is correct.
Answer: 1
59. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): The Golden Quadrilateral Express Highway is the visionary project to facilitate India joining the group of Developed Countries of the World.
Reason (R): GQEH greatly reduced time distance in flow of transport and commodities and boosted urban growth and non-primary activities.
Codes:
(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 false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
Answer: 4
60. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List-I (Linguist Mosaic Family) | List – II (Language) |
| The Austric | i. Lepcha |
| The Dravidian | ii. Sanskrit |
| The Sino-Tibetan | iii. Santhali |
| The Indo-Aryan | iv. Malayalam |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | ii | i | iv | iii |
| (3) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (4) | iv | iii | ii | i |
Answer: 3
61. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Indus and Ganges are the antecedent rivers.
Reason (R): These rivers pass through the very narrow and deep gorges in the Himalayan mountain region. Codes:
(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 false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is correct.
Answer: 2
62. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Rivers) | List – II (Origin) |
| A. Chenab | i. Great Himalaya |
| B. Beas | ii. Kullu Hills |
| C. Ganga | iii. Gangotri |
| D. Brahmaputra | iv. Kailas Range |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | i | iii | ii | iv |
| (3) | iii | iv | i | ii |
| (4) | iv | iii | i | ii |
Answer: 1
63. Main cause of difference between shifting cultivation and contour farming in India, is
(1) Environmental effect
(2) Technological development
(3) Availability of land
(4) Population density
Answer: 1
64. Match the following List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| List – I (Plateau) | List – II (States) |
| A. Bhander | i. Chhatisgarh |
| B. Ranchi | ii. Madhya Pradesh |
| C.Bastar | iii. Jharkhand |
| D. Shillong | iv. Meghalaya |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| (1) | i | ii | iii | iv |
| (2) | i | iii | iv | ii |
| (3) | ii | iii | i | iv |
| (4) | ii | i | iii | iv |
Answer: 3
65. Which one of the North-Eastern states has the highest concentration of tribal population?
(1) Meghalaya
(2) Assam
(3) Mizoram
(4) Nagaland
Answer: 3
66. Arrange the cities from the higher to lower temperature :
i. Jaipur
ii. Mumbai
iii. Bengaluru
iv. Jaisalmer
(1) iv, i, ii, iii
(2) i, ii, iii, iv
(3) ii, iii, i, iv
(4) iii, ii, iv, i
Answer: 1
67. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Women status in the North-Eastern States of India is encouraging.
Reason (R): Participation of women in economic activities in these States is quite good.
Codes:
(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 false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
Answer: 1
68. Which of the following thematic maps is combined with complex themes? Select the correct combination of complex-thematic map from the codes given below:
1. Soil spread
2. Forest cover
3. Crop combination
4. Rainfall potential
Codes :
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 3 and 4
(D) 2 and 4
Answer: 4
69. Which one of the following number of Parallels with one degree interval can be drawn between the poles on a globe?
(1) 180
(2) 178
(3) 179
(4) 181
Answer: 3
70. Which one of the following symbols does not represent a point data?
(1) Spot heights
(2) Bench marks
(3) Contours
(4) Triangulation stations
Answer: 3
71. The image of which satellite data product is used as substitute of cadastral map.
(1) Landstat TM
(2) SPOT Xs
(3) INSAT 1B
(4) IKONOS
Answer: 4
72. Which one of the following Digital numbers is correctly matched with its byte value?
Bytes Digital Value
(1) 6 – 128
(2) 8 – 512
(3) 7 – 256
(4) 5 – 32
Answer: 3
73. Which one of the following locations is correct with reference to Ground control points?
(1) Satellite control station
(2) Co-ordinates of places i.e., latitudes and longitudes.
(3) Places with established co-ordinates and height above MSL
(4) Height of places above MSL
Answer: 2
74. Which one of the following is not an outcome of GIS modelling?
(1) Binary model
(2) Index model
(3) Regression model
(4) Iconic model
Answer: 4
75. Which one of the following circumstances Pearson’s coefficient of Correlation is used?
(1) when the data set is positively skewed
(2) when the data set is negatively skewed
(3) when the data is normally distributed
(4) when the data is abnormally distributed
Answer: 3
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