NTA UGC NET/JRF EXAM. JUNE , 2019 (Paper II) Geography

Total Questions: 100

91. Which of the following statements are true?

(a) The correlation is dependent on the choice of both origin and scale observations.
(b) The correlation coefficient is dependent on the units of measurements
(c) The coefficient of correlation is the square root of the coefficient of determination
(d) The zero value of correlation coefficient can not estimate the value of a dependent variable. Code:

Correct Answer: (c) (c) and (d) are true
Solution:

Coefficient of determination is the square root of coefficient of correlation. So, the coefficient of correlation can be calculated as the coefficient of determination.
The zero value of the correlation coefficient cannot estimate the value of a dependent variable. A value of 1.0 means there is a perfect positive relationship between the two variables.

92. Who among the following geographers was a pioneer of branching Geography into two, general or universal and special or particular?

Correct Answer: (b) Varenius
Solution:

Bernhardus Varenius was a German geographer. He is a major figure in the revival of geographic learning in Europe. In his "Geographia Generalis", Varenius divided geography into general or universal and special or particular branches.

93. Match List-I with List-II :

Correct Answer: (c) (a)-(iv); (b)-(iii); (c)-(i); (d)-(ii)
Solution:

Jog Prapat is a waterfall on the Sharavati river located in the Western Ghats. Dudhsagar Falls is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandori river in the Indian state of Goa. Shivanasamudra falls is a waterfall in Malavalli situated along the Kaveri river. Duduma waterfall is located in the rocky outlet of the river Machkund.

94. According to A. Pred, the location of an industry is closely associated with which among the following approaches?

Correct Answer: (d) Behavioural approach
Solution:

Behavioural approach is based on scientific methods which can be observed, tested, quantified and further researched for explaining various behavioural processes. This theory focuses upon individual behaviour, motivations and social interactions. Allen Pred Gave the concept of Behavioral Matrix

95. Which of the following features hinders the social process of assimilation?

Correct Answer: (a) The stages of development of society
Solution:

Assimilation is the process whereby individuals or groups of differing ethinic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society. For example: An African immigrant to Australia learns English as a second language and adopts the typical dress and habits of other Australians. The stages of development of society hinders the social process of assimilation.

96. Which one of the following factors does not promote the formation of a Federal State?

Correct Answer: (b) Homogenous population
Solution:

Federal state is a form of government in which power is distributed between a central authority and a number of constituent territorial units. It is the opposite of the unitary state.
In this type, there are two or more tiers of government, each having their separate powers and jurisdiction. Shape, size, diversity, presence of core areas are favorable for the formation of Federal State. While homogenous population resembles the 'nation' did not favors for separating power causes unfavorable for federal state.

97. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): The Indo-Gangetic plain is one of the densely populated regions of the world. Reason (R): The Indo-Gangetic plain has fertile land and abundance of water.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Solution:

Indo Gangetic plain also known as North India River plain is a fertile plain encompassing northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, including most of northern and eastern India. It is drained by various Perennial rivers originating from Northern Himalayan glaciers and brings nutrient rich alluvium in this plain.
The Indo Gangetic plain is the most fertile region of India. Indo Gangetic plains have high density because of the alluvial soil which is very fertile in nature and perfect for agricultural purposes. So, Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

98. Read the following statements given below:

(a) The Bhangar soils are older alluvium
(b) The Bhangar soils are frequently inundated
(c) The Bhangar soils are rich in concentration and nodules
(d) The drier areas of Bhangar soils exhibit saline and alkaline efflorescence
Select the correct option:

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

Bhangar soil is older alluvial soil which i higher in sandy loam content. The bhangar soil is rich in humus and it gives high yield to rich amounts of minerals and humans in the soil.
Bhangar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains. Both the Khadar and Bhangar soils contain calcareous concretions (Kankars). These soils are more loamy and clayey in the lower and middle Ganga plain and the Brahamaputra valley. The sand content decreases from the west to east. The colour of the alluvial soils varies from the light grey to ash grey. Its shades depend on the depth of the deposition, the texture of the materials, and the time taken for attaining maturity. Alluvial soils are intensively cultivated.

99. Who among the following provided a philosophical foundation for Geography as a field of scientific enterprise?

Correct Answer: (c) Immanuel Kant
Solution:

Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher and one of the foremost thinkers of the Enlightenment. He provided a philosophical foundation for Geography as a field of the scientific enterprise
Philosophy of geography is the subfield of philosophy which deals with epistemological, metaphysical and ontological issues in geography.

100. Which among the following is an example of Quaternaries activities?

Correct Answer: (c) Retail and wholesale trade
Solution:

Quaternary activities are knowledge oriented. They involve the collection, production and dissemination of information. These activities are associated with either the intellectual or knowledge based economy.
Retail and wholesale industries represent the intermediate steps in the production and distribution. It is an intellectual practice which involves knowledge of the market.
While, Construction and Manufacturing→ Secondary Activity.
Agriculture (Sericulture, etc) and Mining Primary Activity.
Services (Banking, Trade, Transport) → Tertiary Activity.