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This section includes 237 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Consider the following statements1. Ellen Semple accepted the Rizel's ideas about the state as an organism and introduced them to America.2. Ellen Semple published her first professional article dealing the role of the Appalachians as a barrier in American history.Which of the statements (s) given above is / are correct |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 102. |
Consider the following statements1. Ritter saw in all his geographical studies the evidence of God's plan,2. All the volumes of the 'Sie Erdkunde" completed by Ritter covered only Africa and a part of Asia.3. Like 'Humboldt' Ritter's great work was largely put together on the basis of his own observations. Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
Assertion (A) : According to determinists, people living is similar environment manifest similar social, economic and / or historical development.Reason (R) : Every aspect of man's life mirrors the influences of the physical environment of his habitatCodes |
| 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» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 104. |
Consider the following 1. The Geographical Pivot of History2. The Normal Cycle of Erosion3. Revenstein's laws of Migration4. Ratzel's AnthropogeographieTheir correct chronological sequence is |
| A. | 2, 3,1,4 |
| B. | 3,1,2,4 |
| C. | 4,2,3,1 |
| D. | 3,4,2,1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 105. |
Consider the following statements1. Ptolemy indicated on his map that the Indian Ocean was enclosed by land in the South.2. Al-Masudi described the evaporation of moisture from water surfaces and the condensation of the moisture in the form of clouds.Which of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 106. |
Consider the following statements Ritter made use of the regional approach to geography rather than the systematic study of individual features.2. De La Blache presented an effective refutation of the idea of environmental determinism.3. From Ratzel's second volume of anthro pogeographie, Huntington formulated the concept of possibilism.Which of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» D. 2 only | |
| 107. |
Match List - I (Authors) with List - II (Books) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. P. Gould1.Mental mapsG. P. Haggett2.Influences of Geographic Environment H. E.C. Semple 3.Mainsprings of civilizationsJ. E. Huntington4.Locational Analysis is in Human GeographyCode : FGHJA.1423B.1432C.4321D.2314 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 108. |
Assertion (A) : In contempory, there is an increasing awareness of the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the regional problems Reason (R) : Group of scholars with dliverse backgrounds and skills focus on specific sets of regional problems more comprehensively and scientifically.Codes |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually 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» B. Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 109. |
Consider the following statements1. Semple was very careful to make the point that the environment controls human action.2. Huntington posited climate. 'the quality of people' and culture as a triadic causation of human progress.Which of the statements given above is / are correct |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 110. |
Consider the following statements1. Ritter identified races by skin colour.2. Ritter's concepts regarding the Earth's geographical patterns were teleological.Which of the statement (s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 111. |
Consider the following statements1. Columbus estimated that Asia must lie very close to Europe on the west on the basis of the work of Ptolemy.2. Strabo gave a correct explanation of the floods of the Nile, attributing them to the heavy rains in Ethiopia.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 112. |
Consider the following statements1. Al-Baruni first presented the idea that the Southern Hemisphere was mostly an open ocean and that most of the world's land area was in the Northern Hemisphere.2. Ibn-Batuta quoted in his writings that Hindus believed that the tides were caused by the moon. |
| A. | q only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
A state in India has the following characteristics1. Its northern part is arid and semiarid .2. Its central part produces cotton.3. Cultivation of crops is predominant over food crops.Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics ? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 114. |
Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia,2. Opening a new canal across the Kraisthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.Which of the statements given above is are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 115. |
Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity.1. Species richness2. Vegetation density3. Endemism.4. Ethno-botnical importance5. Threat perception6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm arid humid conditionsWhich three of the above are correct criteria in this context ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 6 |
| B. | 2, 4 and 6 |
| C. | 3 and 5 |
| D. | 3, 4 and 6 |
| Answer» D. 3, 4 and 6 | |
| 116. |
Consider the following pairsCentrePlaceA. Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems New DelhiB. Centre of Social Forestry Allabahad and Eco-RehabilitaionAllabahadC. National Coral Reef Reserach CentreThiruvananthap-uramWhich of the above pairs is / are correctly matched |
| A. | A only |
| B. | A and B |
| C. | B and C |
| D. | A, B and C |
| Answer» C. B and C | |
| 117. |
Consider the following statements 1. Ritter's scientific geography was based on concept of unity in diversity.2. Ritter's concept regarding the meaning of observed geographical patterns on earth were teleological.Which of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 118. |
Consider the following statements1. Radicalism in geography is critical of geography as a spatial science.2. Radicalism aimed at a general restructuring of capitalist society.3. Radicalism in geography relied heavily on empricist methods.Which of the statement (s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 119. |
Match List-I (Concept) with List - II (Geographers) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Human ecology1.Grififith TaylorG. Neo-determinism2.Harlan BorrowsH. Cultural determinism 3.Carl RitterJ. Environmental determinism4.Eduard UllmanCode : FGHJA.1243B.2143C.2134D.1234 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 120. |
Regarding von Humboldt, consider the following statements 1. He assembled materials to show how environments varied, with differences in agricultural practices, reflecting interaction among altitude, temperature and vegetation.2. He developed synthetic reasoning leading to inductive generalizationWhich of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 121. |
Consider following statements1. Ptolemy presumed that the prime meridian passes through Bermuda Island.2. Ptolemy believed that Ceylon marks the southern limit of the worldWhich of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
Consider the following statements 1. 'Humboldt" gave the first scientific description of the relation of altitude, air temperature, vegetation and agriculture in tropical mountains.2. Ritter developed the concept that continental climates are colder in winter and warmer in summer than the climates at places near the oceans at the same latitude.Which of the statement (s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 123. |
Consider the following statements1. Khasi society is partilineal.2. Pastoralism is the main occupation of the Tharus.Which of the statement (s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 124. |
Consider the following tribes1. Abujhmaria2. Bhotia3. GaddiFor which of the above tribes is the economic activity mainly pastoral herding ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 125. |
Consider the following statementsImmigrants wherever settled1. Are culturally different from their receivers.2. Are visible minorities.3. Largely fulfill certain functions.4. Are granted full legal rights only in stages.Which of the statement (s) given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
With reference to 'Central Place Theory' consider the following statements1. Christaller dealt only with retailing functions is his theory.2. Losch attempted to incorporate manufacturing into his model.Which of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 127. |
Match List - I (Pattern of rural Settlement) with List - II (Location associated with) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Arrow1.DeltaG. Chekerboard2.LakeH. Circular 3.Mountain slopeJ. Fan4.Road crossing at right angle5. Road meeting a river bendCode : FGHJA.5421B.3421C.5243D.3241 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 128. |
Consider following statementsThe Central themes of Vidal de La Blache are that1. Nature sets limits and offers possibilities for development.2. Man's adjustment to nature is the function of traditions and mental structuring.Which of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 129. |
South-West monsoon |
| A. | End of may |
| B. | Mid-June |
| C. | Last June |
| D. | First weak of July |
| Answer» B. Mid-June | |
| 130. |
South-West monsoon |
| A. | 80-90% |
| B. | 50-55% |
| C. | 100% |
| D. | 75% |
| Answer» B. 50-55% | |
| 131. |
India is the |
| A. | Cotton |
| B. | Milk |
| C. | Wheat |
| D. | Rice |
| Answer» C. Wheat | |
| 132. |
Kaziranga national park |
| A. | Rhinoceros |
| B. | Tiger |
| C. | Lion |
| D. | Crocodile |
| Answer» B. Tiger | |
| 133. |
Tree cover |
| A. | East Deccan |
| B. | Northern Plains |
| C. | West Coast |
| D. | East Coast |
| Answer» D. East Coast | |
| 134. |
Project Tiger |
| A. | 1973 |
| B. | 1980 |
| C. | 1982 |
| D. | 1984 |
| Answer» B. 1980 | |
| 135. |
'Kal Baisakhiu' |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» C. Punjab | |
| 136. |
Which of the following rivers is not the |
| A. | Chambal |
| B. | Betwa |
| C. | Ken |
| D. | Gandak |
| Answer» E. | |
| 137. |
The retreating |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Tamilnadu |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 138. |
The largest delta |
| A. | Amazon basin |
| B. | Congo basin |
| C. | Sundervan delta |
| D. | Godavari basin |
| Answer» D. Godavari basin | |
| 139. |
Which one of the following rivers of India |
| A. | Ganga |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Mahanadi |
| D. | Kaveri |
| Answer» C. Mahanadi | |
| 140. |
The river also known as |
| A. | Brahmaputra |
| B. | Indus |
| C. | Sutlej |
| D. | Teesta |
| Answer» B. Indus | |
| 141. |
An |
| A. | Luni |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Tapi |
| D. | Jhelum |
| Answer» B. Narmada | |
| 142. |
'Red cliff line' |
| A. | India and China |
| B. | India and Pakistan |
| C. | India and Afghanistan |
| D. | India and Bangladesh |
| Answer» C. India and Afghanistan | |
| 143. |
Nathula Pass |
| A. | Arunanchal Pradesh |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» D. Manipur | |
| 144. |
Ten degree channel |
| A. | Little Andaman And Car Nicobar |
| B. | Middle Andaman and little Andaman |
| C. | Alaska and Russia |
| D. | North Korea and South Korea |
| Answer» B. Middle Andaman and little Andaman | |
| 145. |
Where in India is the |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» B. Jammu & Kashmir | |
| 146. |
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Tamilnadu |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Tamilnadu | |
| 147. |
The only |
| A. | Kanha |
| B. | Dachigam |
| C. | Manas |
| D. | Nanda devi |
| Answer» C. Manas | |
| 148. |
Which one of the following is known as the |
| A. | Kandla |
| B. | Tuticorin |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Kochi |
| Answer» C. Hyderabad | |
| 149. |
Which one of the following countries has the |
| A. | China |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Myanmar |
| Answer» D. Myanmar | |
| 150. |
Among the following |
| A. | Andaman and Nicobbar |
| B. | Puducherry |
| C. | Daman and Diu |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» B. Puducherry | |