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

Total Questions: 100

51. Match List I with List II:


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

52. Identify the type of universe origin as discussed in the cosmology of Vedas.

(A) Philosophical origin     (B) Artistic origin
(C) Instrumental origin      (D) Chemical origin
Choose the correct answer from the options 55. given below:

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

The type of universe origin as discussed in the cosmology of vedas is :-
Philosophical origin
Artistic origin
Instrumental origin.

53. Knock-Knee syndrome (outward bending of legs from knees) is mainly caused due to :

Correct Answer: (a) Fluoride pollution
Solution:

Knock-knee syndrome (outward bending of legs from knees) is mainly caused due to Fluoride Pollution. Fluoride pollution in India is mainly due to natural sources, its main concentration is in water. More than half a million people are affected by the disease called fluorosis.

54. Match List I with List II :


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

55. What is true about the Heartland theory ?

(A) It was published thrice in 1904. 1914 and 1943.
(B) It was put forward by a German geographer HJ Mackinder
(C) It was based on land versus sea power struggle in world History
(D) The predictions of the theory came to be true and Germany became the superpower in the world
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) (C) only
Solution:

Heartland theory is based on land versus sea power struggle in world history. The "heartland" is also referred as the "Pivot area" and as the core of Eurasia. Mackinder was a British geographer whose paper in 1904 called "The Geographical Pivot of History" suggested that the control of Eastern Europe was vital to control of the world.
Option A is incorrect because it published thrice i.e. In years 1914, 1919, 1943
Option B is incorrect because H.J. Mackinder is British geographer.
Option C is incorrect because lose of Germany in WWII and Germany did not appear as superpower.

56. Arrange the following left bank tributaries of The Ganga from west to east

(A) Ram Ganga    (C) Gandak
(B) Gomti              (D) Ghaghra
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Left bank tributaries of the Ganga from west to east is:- Ram Ganga- Gomti-Ghaghra-Gandak Left bank tributaries of Ganga - Ramganga, Garra, Gomati, Ghaghara, Gandak, Burhi gandak, Koshi, Mahananda. Right bank tributories of Ganga - Yamuna, Tons, Son, Punpun, Falgu, Kiul, Damodar etc.

57. Identify two Swedish scholars who contributed in the field of climatology

(A) Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit
(B) Anders Celsius
(C) Vilhelm Bjerknes
(D) Tor Bergeron
(E) Gaspard Gustav Coriolis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Two Swedish scholars who contributed in the field of climatology are:- Anders celcius and Tor Bergeron. Gabriel Danied Fahrenheit is Polish scholar. Vilhelm Bjerknes is Norway origin and Gaspard Gustav coriolis is from France.

58. Which one of the following is not a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?

Correct Answer: (a) Vantangia
Solution:

Marram Nagas, Seharias and Reangs are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). In India, tribal population makes up for 8.6% of total population. PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups. In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the government of India renamed the PTGs as PVTGs.
Vantangia forest dwellers belongs to OBC category.

59. Which of the following oil field/fields of India is/are correctly matched?

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

Oil field/fields of India are correctly matched are-
(A) Assam- Moran- Hugrijan Oil field.
(B) Gujrat- Lunej, Kalol oil fields.
(D) West coast offshore oil fields- Bassein, Aliabet.
* Asjol and olkad are situated in Gujarat (West coast) not in East coastal area.

60. In India National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (NAAQM) programme was initiated by:

Correct Answer: (b) Central Pollution Control Board
Solution:

In India National Ambient Air Quality monitoring (NAAQM) programme was initiated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In November 2009, NAAQM was established for the ambient air quality of entire country. Under National Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP) there are 4 air pollutants; Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen as NO2, Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and other are-
(1) Ozone (О₃)
(2) Carbon Monoxide (CO)
(3) Ammonia (NH₃)