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WorksheetsGeography- ONLINE QUIZ
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
Consider the following example carefully and identify the approach of geography reflected in it. “A phenomenon is studied world over as a whole, and then the identification of typologies or spatial patterns is done”.
Welfare approach
Regional approach
Systematic approach
Environmental adaptation
Consider the following characteristics and choose suitable title for them from the given options: I. Dualism is one of the main characteristics of geography which got introduced from the very beginning. II. In the regional approach, the world is divided into regions at different hierarchical levels. III. The fertility of the soil is both naturally determined and culturally induced.
Only I and II are correct
Only I and III are correct
Only II and III are correct
All are correct
Which of the following factor is ESSENTIAL for sustainable development?
To understand the nature of human being
To understand the nature of landforms
better understanding of human culture and their habits
a better understanding of physical environment
Which of the following is NOT a recent development in the field of geography?
Explorations of new areas through voyages
Transformation of manual cartography into computer cartography
Development of GIS and GPS to increase knowledge
Availability of extensive information through internet
Which of the following factors helped human beings to move from the stage of necessity to a stage of freedom?
Technology
Laws of nature
Literacy level
Availability of resources
Which of the following forms a correct group?
Economic geography, Geomorphology, Historical geography
Regional Analysis, Regional planning, Climatology
Geomorphology, Climatology, Hydrology, Soil geography
Social geography, Regional Development, Population and settlement, Hydrology
Which of the following concept is described by most of the scholars in the definition about geography?
The Earth as the home of human being only
The earth as the abode of plants and animals
The earth as the abode of human beings
The earth and its cultural and physical features
There exist variations over the surface of the earth in its physical as well as cultural environment. This concept in Geography is suitably depicted by which of the following concepts?
Areal differentiation
Spatial organization
Regional synthesis
Dichotomy
Under which approach is the world divided into regions at different hierarchical levels and then all the geographical phenomena in a particular region are studied?
Systematic Approach
Physical Approach
Dualism Approach
Regional Approach
Which of the following statement is not true with respect to Regional Geography?
This approach was given by Karl Ritter.
In this approach the world is divided into regions at different hierarchical levels.
This approach is the same as that of general geography.
In this approach a region is studied in a holistic manner.
Which of the following is NOT matched correctly?
Political Geography - Delimitation of constituencies
Historical Geography - Temporal changes of geographical phenomena
Soil Geography - Cultural elements
Geomorphology - Evolution of landforms
Assertion (A): Geography in the twentieth century became a discipline that studied the earth’s surface from two perspectives systematic and regional. Reason (R): Humans remained a central theme in the study of geography
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R is true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false and R is true.
Assertion (A): A geographer should have some knowledge in mathematics and art, particularly in drawing maps. Reason (R): Geography is very much linked with astrological studies.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false and R is true.
Assertion (A): Population geography is closely linked with the discipline of demography. Reason (R): It studies population growth, density, distribution, sex ratio, migration, and occupational structure, etc.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R is true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false and R is true.
Assertion (A): Climate does not influence life of human beings. Reason (R): Temperature and precipitation affects density of forests and quality of grassland.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R is true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false and R is true.
Assertion (A): Climate does not influence life of human beings. Reason (R): Temperature and precipitation affects density of forests and quality of grassland.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R is true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false and R is true.
Which theory explains the origin of the universe?
Steady State Theory
Big Bang Theory
String Theory
Nebular Hypothesis
What does the Big Bang Theory state about the universe?
It is shrinking.
It is static.
It is expanding.
It will collapse soon.
Which gas was least present in the early atmosphere of Earth?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Oxygen
Water vapours
The planetesimals were formed by the process of:
Differentiation
Accretion
Degassing
Photosynthesis
The earth’s interior is composed of layers due to:
Accretion
Differentiation
Nebular cooling
Gas compression
What is the approximate distance covered by light in one year?
300,000 km
149.6 million km
9.461 trillion km
1.5 million km
Which event increased the oxygen content in the Earth's atmosphere?
Volcanic eruptions
Photosynthesis
Differentiation
Solar winds
What marks the last phase in Earth's evolution?
Formation of crust
Origin of life
Evolution of oceans
Loss of primordial atmosphere
ASSERTION AND REASONS: 1. Assertion (A): The Nebular Hypothesis suggests that planets formed from a rotating cloud of gas and dust. Reason (R): Gravitational forces did not cause the materials in the cloud to collide and form larger bodies.
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
ASSERTION AND REASONS: 2. Assertion (A): The Big Bang Theory explains the origin of the universe as a massive expansion of a singularity. Reason (R): The universe has been expanding since the Big Bang, which occurred approximately 13.7 billion years ago.
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
ASSERTION AND REASONS: 3. Assertion (A): Stars form within large clouds of gas called nebulae. Reason (R): Differences in gravitational forces cause matter in the nebula to clump together and form stars.
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): Galaxies are collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Reason (R): A galaxy forms from the accumulation of hydrogen gas into a nebula.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): Planetesimals are small objects that form during the early stages of planet formation. Reason (R): Cohesion and collisions among smaller particles lead to the development of planetesimals.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): Accretion is the process responsible for forming planets from planetesimals. Reason (R): Planetesimals are small objects that form during the early stages of planet formation.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): The early Earth's atmosphere was dominated by Hydrogen and Oxygen. Reason (R): Hydrogen and Helium were stripped away by solar winds during Earth's early evolution.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): Oceans formed as water vapours condensed and accumulated in surface depressions. Reason (R): Continuous volcanic eruptions released large amounts of water vapours into the atmosphere.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): Photosynthesis by early organisms transformed Earth's atmosphere. Reason (R): Photosynthesis released oxygen, which eventually became a major component of the atmosphere.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): Life on Earth began approximately 3.6 billion years ago. Reason (R): Chemical reactions in early Earth's oceans formed complex organic molecules that could duplicate themselves converting inanimate matter into living substance.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
Which of the following statement is the most appropriate reason of earthquake waves developing a shadow zone?
Composition of material in the shadow zone is impermeable.
The body waves (p and s waves) follow the Snell’s law when they pass from one medium to another and hence deflect from the path.
Secondary waves do not pass through liquid medium (outer core).
Both (b) and (c).
Seismic activity is one of the most important sources of information about the interior of the earth. Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the nature of p and s waves:
Both P and S waves can travel only in solid and gaseous mediums.
P waves speed is highest in solid medium.
Shadow zone of S waves form the boundary of outer core as it is in liquid state.
Both (b) and (c)
How do meteorites contribute to our understanding of the Earth's interior?
The material that becomes available for analysis from meteors, is from the interior of the earth.
They provide information about volcanic activity
The material and the structure observed in the meteors are similar to that of the earth.
They help in understanding seismic wave behaviour.
Consider the various sources of information about the interior of the earth: 1. Seismic Activity 2. Volcanoes 3. Gravitational force 4. Magnetic field 5. Meteors 6. Surface Rocks Which one of the above sources are indirect source of information about the Interior of the Earth?
1, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3 and 5
6 only
All of the above
Which of the following sources provides the most direct evidence about the composition of the Earth's mantle?
Seismic waves
Meteorites
Volcanic eruptions
Gravitational studies
Identify the incorrect statement.
Different types of earthquake waves travel in same manner.
P-waves vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave.
The direction of vibrations of S-waves is perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane.
Surface waves are considered to be the most dangerous.
Hawaiian volcanoes are famous examples of:
Flood basalt province
Shield volcanoes
Composite volcanoes
Caldera
Earthquakes are generated due to sliding of rocks along a fault plane. Identify the type of earthquakes.
Collapse Earthquakes
Tectonic Earthquakes
Volcanic Earthquakes
Identify the incorrect statement.
Velocity of earthquake waves changes as they travel through materials with different densities.
The denser the material, the lower is the velocity.
Their direction also changes as they reflect or refract when coming across materials with different densities
None of the above
------- causes waves to rebound whereas ------- makes waves move in different directions.
Refraction, Reflection
Reflection, Refraction
Absorption, Resonance
Resonance, Absorption
Consider the following statements and identify the statement associated with P-waves.
These waves move along the surface of the earth.
They create density differences in the material leading to stretching and squeezing of the material.
They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass.
are considered to be the most damaging waves.
Consider the following statements regarding layered structure of earth: 1. Inner Core is the densest layer of earth’s interior. 2. Continental crust is thicker than the oceanic crust. Choose the correct statements?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
Which of the following are correctly matched?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 3
All are correctly matched.
Assertion (A): S-waves create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass. Reason (R): The direction of vibrations of S-waves is perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
Assertion (A): The outer core of the earth's interior is in liquid state while the inner core is in solid state. Reason (R): The p-waves disappear in outer core while S-waves penetrate up to the inner core.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
25. Assertion (A) The upper portion of the mantle is called asthenosphere. Reason (R) Asthenosphere is the main source of magma.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
Assertion (A): Shield volcanoes are not very steep. Reason(R): These volcanoes are mostly made up of basalt, a type of lava that is very fluid when erupted.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
Assertion (A): The configuration of the surface of the earth is largely a product of the processes operating in the interior of the earth. Reason(R): Exogenic as well as endogenic processes are constantly shaping the landscape.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
Who among the following was the first to consider the possibility of Europe, Africa and America having been located side by side?
Alfred Wegener
Antonio Pellegrini
Abraham Ortelius
Edmond Hess
Pole fleeing force relates to
Revolution of the earth
Rotation of the earth
Gravitation
Tides
Which one of the following is not a minor plate?
Nazca
Arabia
Philippines
Antarctica
Which one of the following facts was not considered by those while discussing the concept of sea floor spreading?
Volcanic activity along the mid oceanic ridges
Stripes of normal and reverse magnetic field observed in rocks of ocean floor
Distribution of fossils in different continents
Age of rocks from the ocean floor
Which one of the following is a type of plate boundary of the Indian plate along the Himalayan mountains?
Ocean continent convergence
Divergent boundary
Identify the incorrect statement:
Alfred Wegener propounded continental drift theory in 1912.
All continents formed a single continental landmass-Panthalassa.
200 years ago the super continent began to split.
Super continent broke into Laurasia and Gondwanaland.
The pacific rim is also called rim of fire due to:
Prevalence of occurrence of forest fires.
High temperatures throughout the year.
High occurrence of earthquakes.
Existence of active volcanoes.
Identify the incorrect statement:
A tectonic plate is a massive irregularly-shaped slab of solid rock.
A plate is generally composed of either continental or oceanic lithosphere.
A plate may be referred to as continental or oceanic plate.
The thickness of tectonic plate varies between 5-200 kms.
Assertion (A) Divergent plate margin are also called constructive plate margins. Reason (R) Along divergent plate margins magma comes up to the surface and forms new crust.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
Assertion (A) Along transform boundaries, crust is neither produced nor destroyed. Reason (R) Along transform boundaries the plates horizontally pass each other.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
Assertion (A) Rich placer deposits of gold are found on the Ghana coast and gold bearing veins are found in Brazil. Reason (B) At some points of time these continents were joined together along the Atlantic coast.
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
A is true but R is false.
Which force helps in Geomorphic Processes?
Endogenic Forces
Exogenic Forces
Both a& b
None
Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process?
Granite
Clay
Quartz
Salts
Which of the following is a type of mass movements?
Slow movements
Rapid movements
Landslides
All of the above
Which of the following is not correct with respect to epeirogenic processes?
Uplifting or warping of earth’s crust
Involved in continental building
Crust is severely deformed into folds
It is a form of diastrophism
Q5. Which of the following is not a reason for landslide in Western Ghat and Nilgiri region?
Heavy rainfall
Deforestation
Earthquakes
Low population density
Which of the following is not correct about deposition?
It is a consequence of erosion
Finer material gets deposited first and then coarser material.
It is an endogenic process.
Both (b) and (c)
Consider the following statements. Which of the given statements is correct?
Only 1
Both 1 and 2
Only 2
None of these
In which of the following stages of landform development, downward cutting is dominated?
Youth stage
Late mature stage
Early mature stage
Old stage
A deep valley characterized by steep step-like side slopes is known as
U-shaped valley
Gorge
Blind valley
Canyon
In which one of the following regions the chemical weathering process is more dominant than the mechanical process?
Humid region
Limestone region
Arid region
Glacier region
A deep, long and wide trough or basin with very steep concave high walls at its head as well as in sides is known as:
Cirque
Glacial valley
Lateral Moraine
Esker
Which one of the following processes is a gradational process?
Deposition
Diastrophism
Volcanism
Erosion
Which one of the following sentences best defines the term ‘Lapies’?
A landform whose opening is more or less circular at the top and funnel shaped towards bottom is called a _________.
sinkhole
mesa
butte
delta
A landform formed due to dripping water from the surface is called a _________.
stalactite
delta
mesa
butte
An irregular surface with sharp pinnacles, grooves and ridges is called a _________.
karst topography
delta plain
alluvial fan
drumlin field
Sea salt, pollen, ash, smoke soot, fine soil- these are associated with:
Gases
Dust particles
Water vapour
Meteors
Ozone gas is present in –
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Ionosphere
Which layer of atmosphere is found up between heights of 50-80 km?
Troposphere
Ozone Layer
Mesosphere
Ionosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere has average height is 13 km and extends roughly to a height of 8 km near the poles and about 18 km at the equator?
Troposphere
Ozone Layer
Mesosphere
Ionosphere
Which of the following state has not common border with Pakistan?
Gujrat
Himachal Pradesh
Rajasthan
Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the following state is not Himalayan State?
Sikkim
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Himachal Pradesh
Which of the following state does not share its border with China?
Assam
Sikkim
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Largest lake of India lake Chilika is found in the following State
Gujrat
West Bengal
Orissa
Andhra Pradesh
Assertion (A): Northern part of India is located in subtropical part and southern part of India is located in tropical zone Reasoning (R): Tropic of Cancer passes through centre of India
Both A and R are correct and R explain A completely
Both A and R incorrect
A is correct and R is not correct explain action
A is incorrect and R is correct
Assertion (A): From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of 2 hours Reasoning (R): Eastern and western ends have 30 degree longitude difference
Both A and R are correct and R explain A completely
Both A and R incorrect
A is correct and R is not correct explain action
A is incorrect and R is correct
Assertion (A): All watches in Kolkata Delhi Mumbai Chennai show the same time Reasoning (R): All these places are located on standard meridian of India
Both A and R are correct and R explain A completely
Both A and R incorrect
A is correct and R is not correct explain action
A is incorrect and R is correct
What is the concept of watersheds related to?
Plate tectonics
Drainage system
Mountain formation
Soil erosion
Which of the following is the approximate length of the Great Himalayan range, also known as the central axial range from east to west?
a) 2300 km
b) 2400 km
c) 2500 km
d) 2600 km
Which of the following is the oldest and the most stable landmass of India?
a) Himalayas
b) Northern Plain
c) Peninsular Plateau
d) Coastal Plain
It is an extension of the main peninsular plateau in the northeastern part of India. Which of the following part is this?
a) Rajmahal Hills
b) Chhotanagpur
c) Karbi-Anglong Plateau
d) Nilgiri Hills
Waterbody separating Andaman group of islands from Nicobar group
a . Nine degree channel
b. ten degree channel
c. six degree channel
d. four degree channel
Which of the following river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?
A) Kosi
B) Damodar
C) Ramganga
D) Kali
Bad land topography is found in which of the following river basin?
A) Chambal
B) Luni
C) Son
D) Gandak
Which of the following drainage patterns and their characteristics are correctly matched?
(Drainage Pattern) & (Characteristics)
A) Dendritic - The primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel
to each other and secondary tributaries join
them at right angles.
B) Radial - The rivers originate from a hill and flow in all
directions.
C) Trellis - The rivers discharge their waters from all
directions in a lake or depression.
D) Centripetal - Resembling the branches of a tree.
Which of the following is the largest river system of Rajasthan?
A) Mandovi
B) Luni
C) Mahi
D) Juari
A river drains the water collected from a specific area, which is called its __________________.
A) Drainage System
B) Drainage
C) Catchment Area
D) Watershed
