009/2024/OL - Non Vocational Teacher Geography (Junior)

Question 1

Who wrote the book "The Nature of Geography"?

Accepted Answer

Richard Hartshorne

Answer

Peter Haggett

Answer

David Harvey

Answer

Allen Pred

Question 2

Who is considered as the key proponent of "Time Geography"?

Accepted Answer

Torsten Hagerstrand

Answer

Anne Buttimer

Answer

Yi Fu Tuan

Answer

David Harvey

Question 3

Which of the statements about Topophilia are true?

i. The term was coined by Yi Fu Tuan

ii. Topophilia implies "a strong love or affection for a particular place"

iii. The concept was introduced in the book titled "Topophilia : A study of Environmental perception attitudes and values"

options

Accepted Answer

i, ii and iii

Answer

i and ii only

Answer

ii and iii only

Answer

ii only

Question 4

Which of the following are correctly matched?

i. Muqaddimah - Ibn Khaldun

ii. Rihlah - Ibn Batuta

iii. Kitab al Ashkal - Al Balakhi

iv. Kitab ul Hind - Al Biruni

options

Accepted Answer

i, ii, iii and iv

Answer

ii, iii and iv only

Answer

i and iii only

Answer

ii and iv only

Question 5

Read the statements given below. Which one of them is false?

Accepted Answer

Berry developed a basis for the study of a mountain as a system

Answer

R.J. Chorley in his work "Geomorphology and General Systems Theory" discussed the application of open and closed systems in Geomorphology

Answer

R J Chorley was the first geographer to introduce the systems theory into the realm of geography

Answer

Leopold and Landbein applied concepts of entropy and steady state in the study of the fluvial system

Question 6

Who amongst these is considered the Father of Geodesy?

Accepted Answer

Eratosthenes

Answer

Thales

Answer

Anaximander

Answer

Herodotus

Question 7

Who among the following is considered the founder of British School of Geography at the Oxford University?

Accepted Answer

Halford John Mackinder

Answer

Dudley Stamp

Answer

R J Chorley

Answer

Peter Haggett

Question 8

Who coined the term 'permafrost'?

Accepted Answer

Alexander von Humboldt

Answer

William Morris Davis

Answer

L C King

Answer

Walther Penck

Question 9

Which of the following concept is/are correct about the formation of solar system and the earth?

i. Monistic concept involving only one heavenly body

ii. Dualistic concept involving two heavenly bodies

iii. Trihybrid concept or binary star concept involving more than two heavenly bodies

Accepted Answer

All of the above (i, ii and iii)

Answer

only (ii and iii)

Answer

only (i and ii)

Answer

only (i and iii)

Question 10

Which of the following statement is/are correct about continental drift theory?

i. The earth is divided into three layers viz, SIAL, SIMA and NIFE.

ii. Both continents and ocean are in motion

iii. After fragmentation, the continents drifted equatorward and westwards

Accepted Answer

only (i and iii)

Answer

only (ii and iii)

Answer

only (i and ii)

Answer

all of the above (i, ii and iii)

Question 11

Which of the following is/are example for oceanic intraplate volcanism?

Accepted Answer

Azores and Madeira

Answer

Tibesti and Hoggar

Answer

Yellowstone

Answer

Rheinish massif

Question 12

Following one is not natural causes of earthquakes

Accepted Answer

Reservoir induced seismicity

Answer

Crustal contraction

Answer

Plate tectonic

Answer

Faulting

Question 13

Angular rock debris created by freeze-thaw action is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

Talus

Answer

Creep

Answer

Ice wedging

Answer

Spalling

Question 14

Gradation is achieved by simultaneous process of the following two process are

Accepted Answer

Degradation and aggradation

Answer

Decay and decomposition

Answer

Oxidation and carbonation

Answer

Hydration and solution

Question 15

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Dam-site selection?

i. A water-tight basin of adequate size

ii. A narrow outlet of basin

iii. Opportunity to build an adequate and safe spillway to carry surplus waters

Accepted Answer

all of the above (i, ii and iii)

Answer

only (ii and iii)

Answer

only (i and iii)

Answer

only (i and ii)

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009/2024/OL - Non Vocational Teacher Geography (Junior)