UGC NET Geography 25 Important Questions, Quiz No - 5

UGC NET Geography Quiz

1. The term ‘piedmont’ refers to:

A) A flat plain B) A foothill zone C) A volcanic crater D) A coastal dune

2. Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical rainforests?

A) Low biodiversity B) High temperature and rainfall C) Cold winters D) Sparse vegetation

3. The Central Place Theory was developed by:

A) Walter Christaller B) August Losch C) Homer Hoyt D) Ernest Burgess

4. Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?

A) Assam B) West Bengal C) Tamil Nadu D) Kerala

5. The Multiple Nuclei Model of urban development was proposed by:

A) Homer Hoyt B) Ernest Burgess C) Harris and Ullman D) Walter Christaller

6. Which of the following is a glacial landform?

A) Delta B) Moraine C) Canyon D) Estuary

7. The Organic Theory of State was proposed by:

A) Halford Mackinder B) Friedrich Ratzel C) Ellen Semple D) Vidal de la Blache

8. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A) Solar energy B) Coal C) Wind energy D) Hydropower

9. The Golden Quadrilateral in India connects which cities?

A) Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata B) Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad C) Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai D) Kolkata, Patna, Bhopal, Surat

10. Which of the following is a characteristic of tundra climates?

A) High temperatures year-round B) Long, cold winters and short summers C) Heavy rainfall D) Dense forests

11. The term ‘sequent occupance’ was coined by:

A) Derwent Whittlesey B) Carl Sauer C) Vidal de la Blache D) Ellen Semple

12. Which Indian river is known as the ‘Lifeline of Gujarat’?

A) Narmada B) Tapi C) Sabarmati D) Mahi

13. The Rank-Size Rule is associated with:

A) Urban population distribution B) Agricultural productivity C) Industrial location D) Climatic zones

14. Which of the following is a feature of arid landscapes?

A) Sinkholes B) Yardangs C) Drumlins D) Oxbow lakes

15. The Possibilism school of thought was pioneered by:

A) Ellen Semple B) Vidal de la Blache C) Friedrich Ratzel D) Griffith Taylor

16. Which Indian state had the highest forest cover as per the 2015 Forest Survey?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Chhattisgarh D) Maharashtra

17. The Concentric Zone Model of urban structure was proposed by:

A) Homer Hoyt B) Ernest Burgess C) Harris and Ullman D) Walter Christaller

18. Which of the following is a warm ocean current?

A) California Current B) Oyashio Current C) Gulf Stream D) Humboldt Current

19. Boserup’s Theory is related to:

A) Urbanization B) Agricultural intensification C) Industrial growth D) Migration patterns

20. Which of the following is a characteristic of laterite soils?

A) High fertility B) Rich in iron and aluminum C) Found in arid regions D) High organic content

21. The Rimland Theory was proposed by:

A) Halford Mackinder B) Nicholas Spykman C) Friedrich Ratzel D) Alfred Mahan

22. Which Indian city is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’?

A) Hyderabad B) Bengaluru C) Pune D) Chennai

23. The term ‘geosyncline’ refers to:

A) A volcanic crater B) A large sedimentary basin C) A glacial valley D) A coastal plain

24. Which of the following is a pull factor in migration?

A) Political instability B) Natural disasters C) Better job opportunities D) Lack of education

25. Koppen’s Climate Classification uses which primary criteria?

A) Temperature and precipitation B) Altitude and latitude C) Vegetation and soil D) Humidity and wind patterns