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

Total Questions: 100

21. An ecological succession which begins on a place rich in inorganic contents but poor in organic contents is called:

Correct Answer: (d) Autotrophic succession
Solution:

An ecological succession which begins on a place rich in inorganic contents but poor in organic contents is called Autotrophic succession. Ecological succession is the order of colonization of species in an ecosystem from a barren or destroyed area of land. It is a series of changes that occur in an ecological community over time.
Autogenic succession (Auto = self & genic producing)
• Change of species driven by biological processes changing conditions and or resources.
• In this Plants themselves causes succession to owes mainly driven by biotic factors
Allogenic succession- It is abiotic factor driven succession mainly due to volcanic eruption climatic change, drought, floods etc.
Induced succession- This succession is mainly induced by man made activities like croping in fields etc.

22. A scholar of which origin coined the term 'permafrost' to explain the frozen characteristics of the Siberian soils?

Correct Answer: (d) German
Solution:

A Scholar of German origin coined the term 'Permafrost' to explain the frozen characteristics of the Siberian soils. Permafrost is any ground that remains completely frozen (0°C) or colder- for at least two years straight. Alexander von Humboldt coined the term permafrost who is of German origin

23. According to Census of India. 2011 which are the top-three states in descending order with the largest size of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population:

(A) Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra
(B) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha
(C) Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan
(D) Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) (B) only
Solution:

Madhya pradesh, Maharastra, Odisha Accor to census 2011 the top three states in descending order of schedule tribe population is :-

StatePopulation of Scheduled Tribe (in lakh)% of the State in Total ST Population of Country
M.P.152.314.70%
Maharashtra105.310.10%
Odisha95.99.20%

24. Which of the following statement is not correct?

(A) More than one-half of the global population reside in areas below 200 meteres and above mean sea level
(B) More than 50% of the global population lives on 25% of the land surface
(C) 90% of the global population reside in the northern hemisphere
(D) The margins of continents are highly populated than interiors
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) (B) only
Solution:

Correct statements are:
More than one-half of the global population resides in areas below 200 meteres and above mean sea level. 90% of the global population reside in the northern hemisphere. The margins of continents are highly populated than interiors. More than 50% of the global population does not lives on 25% of the land surface.
Option B is incorrect because - According to world bank development report 2009-: 95% of world population lives on just 10% of world land surface area.

25. Маp is showing the passes of Kashmir Himalayas. Which of the sequence of labelled passes in ascending order is correct ?

Correct Answer: (a) 1. Karakoram 2. Qura Tag 3. Lanak La 4. Chang La 5. Umasi La 6. Banihal 7. Pir Panjal 8. Zoji La
Solution:

Map is showing the passes of Kashmir Himalayas. The sequence of labeled passes in ascending order is;
1. Karakoram      2. Qura Tag      3. Lanak La
4. Chang La         5. Umasi La      7. Pir Panjal
8. Zoji La

26. Match List I with List II:

List-ITransport Network Measures and ConnectivityList-IIDefinition
(A)Eta Index(I)Measures the level of connectivity in a graph and is expressed by the relationship between the number of links over the number of nodes
(B)Theta Index(II)Average length per link
(C)Beta Index(III)Average amount of traffic per intersection
(D)Alpha Index(IV)It evaluates the number of cycles in a graph in comparison with the maximum number of cycles

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:
List–ITransport Network Measures and ConnectivityList–IIDefinition
(A)Eta Index(II)Average length per link
(B)Theta Index(III)Average amount of traffic per intersection
(C)Beta Index(I)Measures the level of connectivity in a graph and is expressed by the relationship between the number of links over the number of nodes.
(D)Alpha Index(IV)It evaluates the number of cycles in a graph in comparison with the maximum number of cycles.

27. As per Census of India, 2011 arrange the following Union Territories in a descending order according to the recorded literacy rates.

(A) Chandigarh, Puducherry, Daman & Diu, Dadar Nagar Haveli
(B) Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadar Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
(C) Chandigarh, Dadar Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Daman & Diu
(D) Daman & Diu, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadar Nagar Haveli
(E) Daman & Diu, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Dadar Nagar Haveli
Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: (d) (E) only
Solution:

As per Census 2011 the following Union Territories in a descending order according to the recorded literacy rates is; Daman & Diu, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Dadar Nagar Haveli. Literacy rates of given UT's according to 2011 census is-:Note :- While Lakshadweep is the most literate Union territory and Andaman and Nicobar is the least literate

28. Match List I with List II :


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

29. Ammonification is an important process in:

Correct Answer: (c) Nitrogen cycle
Solution:

Ammonification is an important process in Nitrogen cycle. It is the process where microscopic organisms like bacteria or other types of decomposing organisms, break down nitrogen-containing chemicals from dead organic matter, into simple substances like ammonia.

30. To examine the state of world environment and development beyond 2000. UN General Assembly set up World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) in 1983, which is also known as:

Correct Answer: (b) Brundtland Commission
Solution:

To examine the state of world environment and development beyond 2000, UN General Assembly set up World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) in 1983, which is also known as Brundtland Commission. Its report 'Our common Future' defined sustainable development which means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Which can be further used by plants to produce food.