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Important Questions and Answers on Geography

1. Interpolation of contours refers to :
(A) Drawing contour lines on map, when spot heights are given
(B) Measuring gradient along with contour lines
(C) Interpretation of contour lines
(D) Joining contour lines for specific application

2. Read the statements given below and select the correct option ?
(1) Strong correlation is when the values are close to ‘+1’
(2) The value of ‘0’ (zero) represents no correlation
(3) The value close to ‘–1’ represents weak correlation
(A) Only statement (1) is true
(B) Only statement (3) is true
(C) Statements (1) and (2) are true but (3) is false
(D) Statements (1), (2) and (3) are true

3. Which of the following would be best represented by the ‘Nearest Neighbour Analysis’ ?
(A) Distribution of Settlements
(B) Density of Population
(C) Literacy rate
(D) Sex ratio

4. The Ergograph reveals with relationship among the following :
(A) Relative Humidity and temperature
(B) Climate and growing seasons of ages
(C) Temperature and rainfall
(D) Temperature and pressure

5. Two statements are given below, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and another labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Fog is the result of non-selective scattering of visible EMR.
Reason (R) : Atmospheric constituents larger than the EMR wavelength result in scattering of all visible rays.
Select the correct option from the codes given below :
(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

6. Which of the following statements are correct ?
(1) Large parts of the Gondwana land were affected by glaciers in the carboniferous period
(2) Traces of the carboniferous glaciation are found in the Himalayas
(3) The Aravallis represent the oldest hill range in India
(4) The tertiary system is known as the age of the Mammals
Codes :
(A) (1), (2) and (3) only
(B) (1), (3) and (4) only
(C) (1), (2) and (4) only
(D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

7. India’s Research Station ‘Himadri’ is located in the :
(A) Northern Himalayas
(B) Western Himalayas
(C) Antarctica
(D) Arctic

8. Choose the correct statement about climatic regions of India ?
(1) Stamp used 18°C isotherm of mean monthly temperature for January to divide the country into two broad climatic regions.
(2) Stamp’s two major climatic regions are further divided into eleven regions depending upon the amount of rainfall and temperature.
(3) Koeppen identified a close relationship between the distribution of vegetation and climate.
(4) Koeppen recognized five major climatic groups, four of them are based on precipitation and one on temperature.
Codes :
(A) (1), (2) and (4) only
(B) (2), (3) and (4) only
(C) (1), (2) and (3) only
(D) (1), (2), (3) and (4) only

9. Which of the following rivers is not cut by Tropic of Cancer ?
(A) Banas
(B) Ken
(C) Damodar
(D) Hooghli

10. Assertion (A) : Jowar is grown both as Kharif as well as Rabi crop.
Reason (R) : Jowar is a rainfed crop of dry farming areas where irrigation is not used.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

11. Identify the regions of India where shale gas are found :
(1) Cambay Basin
(2) Kaveri Basin
(3) Krishna-Godavari Basin
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(A) (2) only
(B) (1) and (2) only
(C) (1) and (3) only
(D) (1), (2) and (3) only

12. Which of the following statements are correct about Bogibeel bridge, India’s longest rail cum road bridge ?
(1) It is over Brahmaputra
(2) It is between Dhemaji and Dibrugarh district
(3) The total length of the bridge is 4.96 km
(4) It can withstand earthquakes of magnitude upto 7 an Richter scale
Codes :
(A) (1), (2) and (3) only
(B) (1), (2) and (4) only
(C) (1), (3) and (4) only
(D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

13. Which of the following is true about proposed Bullet train route in India ?
(A) Mumbai—Ahmedabad
(B) Mumbai—Hyderabad
(C) Mumbai—Nagpur
(D) Delhi—Nagpur

14. The most common Dune form on Earth and Mars is …………….. .
(A) Crescentic
(B) Linear
(C) Star
(D) Parabolic

15. Assertion (A) : Fjords are the features produced by glacial erosion.
Reason (R) : A fjord is formed when a glacier retreats and forms U-shaped valley and the sea fills the resulting valley floor.
Which of the following is correct ?
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

16. What is the difference between Conglomerate and Breccia ?
(A) Conglomerate is round and Breccia is angular
(B) Conglomerate is angular and Breccia is round
(C) Conglomerate is light and Breccia is dark
(D) Conglomerate is porous and Breccia is compact

17. Most of the dust carried and deposited by dust storms is in the form of silt-size particles which are known as ………………… .
(A) Dunes
(B) Tuffa
(C) Loess
(D) Colluvium

18. As a result of release of melt water at the terminus, glacier reworks much of the previously deposited moraine and redeposit the material beyond the glacier which is known as :
(A) Recessional Moraines
(B) End Moraines
(C) Outwash Plain
(D) Ground Moraines

19. Arrange the features as per their occurrence from lower to higher altitude :
(1) Arete
(2) Medial Moraine
(3) Cirque
(4) Horn
Select the correct answer :
(A) (2) (3) (1) (4)
(B) (4) (1) (3) (2)
(C) (3) (2) (1) (4)
(D) (1) (2) (3) (4)

20. Metamorphosis of …………….. rock forms slate.
(A) Sandstone
(B) Shale
(C) Limestone
(D) Granite

21. The occurrence of auroral displays is closely correlated with :
(1) Snow cover
(2) Solar-flare activity
(3) Earth’s magnetic poles
(4) Coriolis force
Codes :
(A) (1), (3) and (4)
(B) (2) and (3)
(C) (2) and (4)
(D) (1), (2) and (4)

22. Assertion (A) : Tropical cyclones do not form between latitudes 5º North and 5º South of equator.
Reason (R) : Coriolis force is maximum at the poles.
Select your answer from the codes given below :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the proper 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

23. Which one of the following is the correct descending order in terms of their albedo ?
(A) Forest—Black Pavement— Snow—Water
(B) Snow—Forest—Water—Black Pavement
(C) Forest—Water—Snow—Black Pavement
(D) Snow — Forest — Black Pavement—Water

24. In heterosphere different layers of gases from bottom to top are :
(A) Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Helium
(B) Nitrogen, Oxygen, Helium, Hydrogen
(C) Nitrogen, Helium, Oxygen, Hydrogen
(D) Hydrogen, Helium, Oxygen, Nitrogen

25. A narrow zone along which there is an abrupt change in moisture is called as :
(A) Dryline
(B) Squall line
(C) Wetline
(D) Isotach

26. Assertion (A) : Atmospheric pressure drops as a front approaches.
Reason (R) : A front is located in a trough of low pressure.
Select your answer from the codes given below :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the proper 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

27. Oxygen Isotope Analysis is used to study :
(A) Latitudinal heat balance
(B) Past climate changes
(C) Air pollution
(D) Land pollution

28. ……………….. layer(s) is (are) present during night in the Ionosphere.
(A) D, E and F
(B) Only D
(C) Only E
(D) Only F

29. To generate tidal power, the tidal range should be ……………. meters and the basin should have considerable size.
(A) 1-2
(B) 2-3
(C) 3-4
(D) >5

30. Which one of the following is tide dominated delta ?
(A) Ganga-Brahmaputra
(B) Mississippi
(C) Rhone
(D) Sao Francisco

31. Assertion (A) : Celestial bodies are responsible for the rhythmic change in the ocean water level.
Reason (R) : Centrifugal force created due to earth’s revolution is responsible for the change in ocean water levels.
Which one of the following is correct ?
(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

32. Which one of the following is an initial form of the sea wave ?
(A) Infragravity
(B) Gravity
(C) Ultragravity
(D) Capillary wave

33. According to ‘Ekman Spiral’ the net transport of the water moves at ………….. angle.
(A) 45º
(B) 60º
(C) 90º
(D) 75º

34. Which is the true statement ?
1. Ocean atmosphere coupling of water, heat and momentum transfer is also influenced by earth’s rotation.
2. The Coriolis force draws ocean water to the right of its path in the northern hemisphere.
3. Moon and Sun creates tidal bulges on either side of earth.
Codes :
(A) Only 1
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3

35. As per the concept of ocean basin development, the stage of ocean basin closure is referred as ………….. .
(A) Mature stage
(B) Juvenile stage
(C) Old stage
(D) Terminal stage

36. An average angle of continental slope is about ……………… .
(A) 10º
(B) 8º
(C) 6º
(D) 4º

37. Converging long shore currents form ………………… .
(A) Shore normal currents
(B) Rip currents
(C) Near shore currents
(D) Tidal currents

38. The high flux of solar radiation at the tropical and subtropical ocean water is higher than ……………… ºC.
(A) 25
(B) 20
(C) 15
(D) 10

39. A plant adapted to saline condition is called……………… .
(A) Glycophytes
(B) Halophytes
(C) Hydrophytes
(D) Xerophytes

40. Which region is known as the polygon of drought ?
(A) Sao Raimun do, Brazil
(B) Rajasthan, India
(C) California, USA
(D) Sahel, West Africa

41. Assertion (A) : Ecosystems are called as open systems.
Reason (R) : Ecosystem is a complex system of interactions between organisms and the physical enrolment.
Which one of the following is correct ?
(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) Both (A) and (R) are false

42. Assertion (A) : Excessive use of pesticides in crop field is causing the washouts to get mixed in water of adjoining fresh water aquatic ecosystem resulting in the decline in the populations of fish eating birds and falcons.
Reason (R) : Pollutants may alter natural habitats and bring about changes in the food chain.
Which one of the following is correct ?
(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

43. Which is the central government nodal agency responsible for planning promotion and coordination of all environmental activities ?
(A) The Central Pollution Control Board
(B) Municipal Corporation
(C) State Pollution Control Board
(D) Ministry of Environment and Forests

44. ‘Kyoto Protocol’ an agreement signed by various countries is associated with :
(A) Building common food stock to save human beings from any natural disaster
(B) Clean environment and climate change
(C) World Trade Organisation
(D) Deep sea oil and mineral exploration

45. In which year was ‘Disaster Management Act’ introduced in India ?
(A) 2010
(B) 2008
(C) 2005
(D) 2009

46. What is the difference between Hazard and Disaster ?
(A) Hazard is natural but disaster is artificial.
(B) Hazards have potential for damaging different forms of life and disaster is the actual experience of hazard.
(C) Hazard is actual experience and disaster is natural event.
(D) Hazard is actual experience and disaster is manmade event.

47. In the K3 principle of the central place theory, if the number of settlements are 81, then the hierarchy of settlements from higher to lower order will be as follows :
(A) 81 (1, 3, 6, 9, 21, 47)
(B) 81 (1, 2, 6, 18, 54)
(C) 81 (1, 6, 18, 27, 29)
(D) 81 (2, 4, 8, 16, 51)

48. World’s population is growing Rapidly since the Industrial Revolution due to :
(a) Faster urbanisation
(b) Increased pace of migration
(c) Rapid decline in mortality
(d) Birth rates exceeding death rates
Select the correct alternative using the codes below :
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (c) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) Only (d)

49. Hidden momentum of population growth means :
(A) Process of population increase continues even after fall in birth rate because of large youthful population
(B) Birth rate is high and death rate is low
(C) Growth of population at the receiving destination of displaced population
(D) Uncontrolled population growth despite population control and population planning measures

50. Assertion (A) : Slums are usually characterised by high density of population and compact settlement.
Reason (R) : Slums have inadequate basic amenities.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
(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