UGC NET Geography 25 Important Questions, Quiz No - 2

UGC NET Geography Quiz

1. The Dependency Ratio measures:

A) Birth to death rate B) Non-working to working population C) Urban to rural population D) Male to female population

2. Which Indian river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?

A) Ganga B) Damodar C) Brahmaputra D) Hooghly

3. Spatial Diffusion refers to:

A) Climatic variations B) Spread of phenomena across space C) Soil erosion patterns D) Urban expansion

4. Monsoon climates are characterized by:

A) Uniform rainfall B) Seasonal reversal of winds C) Cold winters D) Low humidity

5. The Urban Heat Island effect is caused by:

A) Natural vegetation B) Human activities and infrastructure C) Oceanic currents D) Glacial melting

6. The Great Rann of Kutch is located in which Indian state?

A) Rajasthan B) Gujarat C) Maharashtra D) Madhya Pradesh

7. The Ecological Footprint measures:

A) Population density B) Human impact on natural resources C) Urban expansion rate D) Climatic variability

8. A river delta is characterized by:

A) Steep gradients B) Alluvial deposits C) Rocky terrain D) Glacial debris

9. The Human Development Index (HDI) includes which indicators?

A) Life expectancy, education, income B) Population density, urbanization C) Agricultural output, industrial growth D) Climate, topography

10. Which Indian city is known as the ‘Manchester of South India’?

A) Coimbatore B) Chennai C) Madurai D) Bengaluru

11. The Growth Pole Theory emphasizes development around:

A) Agricultural regions B) Key industries or urban centers C) Coastal areas D) Rural settlements

12. Which soil type is typical of coniferous forest regions?

A) Podzol B) Laterite C) Alluvial D) Black cotton

13. The Core-Periphery Model explains:

A) Climatic variations B) Economic disparities between regions C) Soil formation processes D) Urban sprawl patterns

14. Which Indian state was the largest producer of sugarcane in 2015?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Maharashtra C) Tamil Nadu D) Karnataka

15. Remote Sensing is primarily used for:

A) Soil testing B) Mapping and monitoring Earth’s surface C) Population census D) Industrial planning

16. Which of the following is a feature of a volcanic landscape?

A) Oxbow lakes B) Lava plateaus C) Sand dunes D) Moraines

17. The concept of ‘Social Well-being’ in geography emphasizes:

A) Economic output only B) Health, education, and quality of life C) Industrial growth D) Climatic conditions

18. The Dhuandhar Falls are located on which Indian river?

A) Narmada B) Godavari C) Krishna D) Kaveri

19. Spatial Interaction refers to:

A) Movement of people, goods, or ideas B) Climatic variations C) Soil formation D) Urban planning

20. Savanna climates are characterized by:

A) Cold winters B) Distinct wet and dry seasons C) Uniform rainfall D) High snowfall

21. Sustainable Development emphasizes:

A) Economic growth only B) Balancing economic, social, and environmental needs C) Urban expansion D) Industrial output

22. Which Indian state is home to Kaziranga National Park?

A) Assam B) West Bengal C) Odisha D) Bihar

23. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used for:

A) Weather forecasting B) Spatial data analysis and mapping C) Population census D) Soil testing

24. Floodplains are characterized by:

A) Steep gradients B) Alluvial deposits C) Rocky outcrops D) Glacial debris

25. The World Systems Theory was proposed by:

A) Immanuel Wallerstein B) Friedrich Ratzel C) Halford Mackinder D) Ellen Semple

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