NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December, 2019 Geography

Total Questions: 100

41. What would be the pattern of distribution of rural settlements in an area if their nearest neighbour statistics works out as 2.10?

Correct Answer: (d) Uniform
Solution:

Nearest Neighbor Analysis measures the spread or distribution of something over geographical space. It is noteworthy that It provides a numerical value that describes the extent to which a set of points are clustered or uniformly spaced.
Nearest neighbor analysis measures the spatial distribution from O (clustered pattern) to 2.10 (uniform patter).
This command uses the Clark and Evans (1954) aggregation index \(R\) as the basis for a crude test of clustering or ordering of a point pattern.
The Clark-Evans index is computed by the function Clark Evans. See the help for Clark Evans for information about the Clark-Evans index \(R\) and about the arguments correction and clipregion. The Rn value determines the randomness of the given settlements.
For this two things are required, Area (a) and the length between settlements.

42. Who is the founder of the Humanistic School in Geography?

Correct Answer: (b) Taun
Solution:

Chinese-American geographer Yi-Fu Tuan is the founder of the Humanistic School in Geography in 1976. Humanistic geography is a conceptual perspective which claims that a comprehensive understanding of human-environment relationships must consider individual and group experiences and meanings of space, place, landscape, region, mobility, and related geographic phenomena.

43. 'Ria Coast' is an example of-

Correct Answer: (c) Submerged upland shoreline
Solution:

While discussing about Ria Coast, it is generally a submerge coast. Notably, this type of coast are mainly found in Atlantic region of north-west France, north-west Spain, south-west Ireland etc. Ria coast are developed when coastal mountains run at right angles to the sea and a rise in the sea level submerges or drowns the lower parts of the valleys. A few examples of Ria Coast are Norway Coast, Alaska Coast and Konkan Coast.

44. Match List-I with List-II

Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:

Correct match is -

45. At which one of the following temperatures is fresh water densest?

Correct Answer: (b) 4°C
Solution:

Fresh water has a maximum density at around 4° Celsius. It is interesting fact related to water that it is the only substance where the maximum density does not occur when it is solidified. Water has a higher density than ice that's why ice cubes float on water. It is also called as Abnormal property of water i.e. normally liquids contracts while 4°C upto 0°C due to which maximum density of water is at 4°C.

46. Match the scholars theory/model/concept propounded.

Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:

47. Schedule Caste (SC) population had a high concentration in following five states of India in 2011. Indentify the correct descending order of SC population size in these states.

Correct Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Solution:Scheduled Castes Population - Census 2011

48. Who coined the term 'Geopolitik'?

Correct Answer: (b) Kjellen
Solution:

Swedish scholar Johan Rudolf Kjellen first coined the term 'geopolitik' in 1899. This term was very prevalent during 2 World war during which various scholars like Friedrich Ratzel, Humboldt and Carl Ritter. Rudolf Kjellén was an important political scientist during the first half of this century. He is perhaps the most influential Scandinavian political scientist ever.
Geopolitics composed of two words Geo+politics i.e. the geographical causation of international politics or the study of geographic factors (location, area, climate, natural resources, Demographic factors, topography etc) on politics and international relations. Together with the political geographer Fredrich Ratzel, Kjellén was the founder of the German geopolitical school.

49. Given below are two statements. One labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Frontiers are transitions between geographical regions rather than states. Reason (R): It is a manifestation of centripetal forces.
Select the correct answer from options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
Solution:

Frontiers: A frontier can be defined as a politico-geographical area, lying beyond defined borders of a political unit into which expansion could take place (for instance, European penetration into the Zulu-Natal area and, in modern times, Antarctica). It is a physical and moral concept which implied looking outwards and moving outwards.
Some frontiers have occurred where two nations advance from different directions, leading to boundary disputes. This is actually a transition region between two geographical area. It is important to mention here that it is a manifestation of centrifugal forces.

50. Location of Lancashire cotton textile industry owes to the following favourite factors?

(a) Humid climate and soft water
(b) Banking and financial Services
(c) Abundant coal availability
(d) Position of Liverpool in the Atlantic trade zone
Select the appropriate correct option:

Correct Answer: (c) (a), (c) and (d)
Solution:

Responsible factors for localization of cotton textile industry includes climate, power, raw material, labour, transport, markets etc.
Location of Lancashire cotton textile industry has the following favourable factors:
Humid climate of Lancashire city abundant supply of water cotton textile industry was established near coal mines Position of Liverpool in the Atlantic trade zone Thus, the Correct answer is C.