NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, Dec., 2021/June, 2022 Geography

Total Questions: 100

1. Which of the following is correct about the Raster data model in GIS?

A. Raster data model is a simple data structure
B. All pixels are of same size and shape
C. Smaller file size
D. Raster data model is compatible with remote sensing imageries
E. Difficult overlay operations
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) (A), (B) and (D) only
Solution:

Correct option is (A), (B) and (D). The statements correct about the Raster data model in G/S is:-
• Raster data model is a simple data structure.
• All Pixels are of same size and shape.
• Raster data model is compatible with remote sensing imageries.
• Simple overlay operations. Large file size.

2. Which of the following statement is/are correct?

A. Denudation involves weathering, mass wasting and erosion
B. Physical Weathering and Mechanical Weathering process differ only in scale
C. In dry climates, salt-crystal growth and weathering lead to the formation of distinctive hollowed-out near the bases of sandstone clif
D. Exfoliation occurs when temperature changes cause minerals to expand and contract at different rates
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (b) (A) and (C) only
Solution:

Correct option is (A) and (C) only. Denudation involves weathering, mass wasting and erosion. Denudation is the process of erosion, leaching, stripping and reducing mainland due to removal of material from higher to lower areas like valleys, lakes and seas. In dry climates, salt crystal growth and weathering lead to the formation of distinctive hollowed-out near the bases of sandstone cliff. Exfoliation occurs due to pressure release.

3. Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R

Assertion (A): In terrestrial ecosystems (grassland, forests) the pyramid of biomass is upright with broad base
Reason (R): In terrestrial ecosystems the biomass increases from primary to tertiary consumers
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Solution:

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct. In Pyramid of Numbers like in grassland Ecosystem the number of producers (mainly grass) is always maximum, followed by decreasing number at second trophic level (herbivores), third trophic level (carnivores) and least Number of apex predators. Thus, Pyramid of numbers in grassland is upright. Mainly there are 3 types of pyramids.
(i) Pyramid of Numbers.
(ii) Pyramid of Biomass.
(iii)Pyramid of Energy.

4. Match List I with List II:

List–I (Wind Type)List–II (Wind Characteristics)
(A) Boras(I)Warm and gentle
(B) Eurus(II)Advancing storm
(C) Notus(III)Strong and cool with clear skies
(D) Zephyrus(IV)Dreaded and balmy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)/र
Solution:

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), D-(IV)

List–I (Wind Type)Correct MatchList–II (Wind Characteristics)
(A) Boras(III)Strong and cool with clear skies
(B) Eurus(I)Warm and gentle
(C) Notus(II)Advancing storm
(D) Zephyrus(IV)Dreaded and balmy

5. The report entitled "Our Common Future" was submitted in 1987 by:

Correct Answer: (d) Brundtland Commission
Solution:

The report entitles "Our Common Future" was submitted in 1987 by Brundtland commission. It's targets were multilateralism and interdependence of nations in the search for a sustainable development path.

6. Match List I With List II :

List–I (Minerals/Power Resources)List–II (Name of Mines)
(A) Manganese(I)Dungarpur, Malajkhand
(B) Copper(II)Balaghat, Chhindwada
(C) Bauxite(III)North Karnpur, Jhilmili
(D) Coal(IV)Bolangir, Udgeri

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
Solution:

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

List–I (Minerals/Power
resources)		List–II (Name of mines)
(A) ManganeseBalaghat, Chhindwada
(B) CopperDungarpur, Malajkhand
(C) BauxiteBolangir, Udgeri
North Karnpur, Jhilmili

7. In the expansion of tourism industry, which events played a significant role in a chronological order

(A) Advent of Wheel
(B) End of World War II
(C) Thomas Cook arranged the first package tour between Leicester and Loughborough in U.K. (D) Usage of Jet planes for movement of passengers
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) (A), (C), (B) and (D) only
Solution:

Correct options (A), (C), (B) and (D) only. In the expansion of tourism industry, events which played a significant role in chronological order is
(A) Advent of wheel.
(C) Thomas cook arranged the first package tour between Leicester and Loughborough in U.K. (B) End of World War II.
(D) Usage of Jet Planes for movement of passengers.

8. Match List I with List II :

List–I (Places of Earthquakes)List–II (Tectonic Environment)
(A) Bam (Iran)(I)Subduction zone
(B) Mexico City(II)Transform boundaries
(C) San Francisco(III)Under sea subduction
(D) Java(IV)Blind faults

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (b) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
Solution:

(A)-(iv), (B)-(1), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

9. Which ministry of Government of India looks after Census operations in India ?

Correct Answer: (c) Ministry of Home Affairs
Solution:

Ministry of Home Affairs looks after Census operations in India. In 2011, it was the 15th Census. It has been undertaken every 10 years, beginning in 1872 under British Viceroy Lord Mayo while first complete systematic census was taken in 1881.

10. The proper sequence of ridges from South North in the Indian Ocean is

(A) Kergelen-Gausserberg ridge: ChagosSaint Paul ridge: Socotra-Chagos ridge: Laccadive-Chagos ridge
(B) Kergelen-Gausserberg ridge: ChagosSaint Paul ridge: Socotra-Chagos ridge: Andaman-Nicobar ridge
(C) Chagos-Saint Paul ridge: KergelenGausserberg ridge: Socotra-Chagos ridge: Laccadive-Chagos ridge
(D) Chagos-Saint Paul ridge: KergelenGausserberg ridge: Socotra-Chagos ridge: Andaman-Nicobar ridge
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Correct Answer: (c) (A) and (B) only
Solution:

Correct answer is (A) and (B) only. The proper sequence of ridges from South to North in the Indian ocean is
(A) Kergelen-Gausserberg ridge: Chagos- Saint Paul ridge: Socotra-Chagos ridge: Laccadive-Chagos ridge
(B) Kergelen-Gausserberg ridge: Chagos- Saint Paul ridge: Socotra-Chagos ridge: Andaman-Nicobar ridge