NTA UGC NET/JRF Re-Exam, June, 2024 Geography

Total Questions: 100

91. The map displaying the distribution of objects/elements by using different colours are known as the Colour Patch Maps or the Choro-chromatic map. They are of three types based on colour selection and shading.

In the first type of maps various areas are shown by selecting and random sequence of colours, arbitarlily and they are called Simple Colour Maps. In the second type of choro-chromatic types, the maps are prepared by using standard colours of international colour scheme. The third type of maps are prepared using Layer Tint Method where multiple densities or shades of the same colour are used to highlight various properties.
The method of displaying the distribution of elements with the help of different shades of the black colour is used in the distribution of elements with the help of different shades of the black colour is used in the distribution map. This method is similar to colour patch method. The method of displaying the distribution of elements through pictures in the distribution map is called the pictorial method.
Маp showing the major mining centers of India for different minerals is an example of ____.

Correct Answer: (c) Choroschematic maps
Solution:The map showing the major mining centres of various minerals in India is an example of a choroschematic map.

92. Which of the following is a characteristics of Simple Shade Method?

Correct Answer: (b) Variations of distribution are shown by using shades of black or black and white scheme.
Solution:Variations in the distribution of shadows are shown using a black or black and white scheme. This is a characteristic of the simple shadow method.

93. Political map of India is an example of_______.

Correct Answer: (c) Simple Colour Maр
Solution:भारत का राजनीतिक मानचित्र साधारण रंग मानचित्र का उदाहरण है।

94. In topographical maps of India, plateau is shown with the help of _______ colour.

Correct Answer: (c) Light Brown
Solution:In the topographic maps of India, plateaus are shown with the help of light brown colour.

95. Which of the following is NOT a qualitative method of map making?

Correct Answer: (b) Choropleth
Solution:Choropleth is not a qualitative method of map making.

96. The concept of town can be understood with reference to village. Population size is not the only criteria. Specific functions such as manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, and professional services exist in towns.

A city may be regarded as a leading town which has outstripped its local or regional rivals. The city is in fact the physical form of the highest and most complex type of associative life. Cities are much larger than towns and have a greater number of economic functions. The term conurbation is applied to a large area of urban development that emerges due to the merging of originally separate towns or cities.
The number of million cities in the world were 162 in the mid 70's and by 2030, a projected 662 cities will have at least 1 million residents. Megalopolis is a Greek word that means 'Great city'. It signifies 'super metropolitan' region extending as union of conurbations.
Urban landscape stretched from Boston to Washington in USA is the best example of_____.

Correct Answer: (b) Megalopolis
Solution:The urban landscape stretching from Boston to Washington in the USA is a perfect example of a megalopolis.

97. In the Census of India _______ criterion is NOТ used to differentiate urban from rural.

Correct Answer: (c) Social
Solution:The Indian Census does not use social basis to differentiate between urban and rural areas.

98. The term 'megalopolis' was popularised by________.

Correct Answer: (c) J. Gottman
Solution:The term 'megalopolis' was popularized by J. Gottman. The a-base is not used.

99. The term conurbation was coined by ________.

Correct Answer: (a) Geddes
Solution:The word 'conurbation' was coined by Gaddis.

100. Which of the following city was NOT a million city of India as per Census, 2011?

Correct Answer: (b) Dehradun
Solution:Dehradun city is not the millionth city of India as per Census 2011.