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WorksheetsOnline QUIZ Autumn break GEO 12
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
Human geography deals with:
Relationship between man and nature
Mapping techniques
Political systems
Climate zones
Neo-determinism means:
Nature dominates man
Man dominates nature
Mutual interaction between man and nature
Denial of nature’s role
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Possibilism – Vidal de la Blache
Determinism – Griffith Taylor
Neo-determinism – Ratzel
Behavioral – Darwin
Human geography is concerned with spatial relations. It focuses only on physical features of the earth.
Both A and R true
A true, R false
A false, R true
Both false
Human geography evolved as a discipline after the Industrial Revolution. It helped in understanding spatial organization of human activities.
Both A and R true and R explains A
Both true but unrelated
A true, R false
Both false
Which of the following is NOT true about human geography?
Studies human–environment relationship
Focuses on economic and cultural patterns
Studies astronomical phenomena
Considers humans as active agents
A city faces pollution due to rapid industrialization. Which human geography concept explains this?
Environmental determinism
Neo-determinism
Possibilism
Welfare approach
The total number of people living in an area is called:
Population
Density
Area
Community
The most densely populated continent is:
Asia
Europe
Africa
South America
The main factor affecting population growth in developing countries is:
High birth rate
Low death rate
Immigration
Urbanization
Which among the following is NOT a human factor affecting population distribution?
Industrialization
Accessibility
Climate
Economic development
Population density is high in the Ganga plains. These areas have fertile soil and abundant water supply.
Both A and R true and R explains A
Both true but unrelated
A true, R false
Both false
Migration affects population growth. It only changes population composition, not total numbers.
Both A and R true
A true, R false
A false, R true
Both false
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
Asia – High density
Sahara – Sparse population
Polar regions – High population
Europe – Moderate density
In which type of region would you expect rapid population growth today?
Industrialized countries
Developing agricultural nations
Polar regions
Arid zones
Who introduced the concept of Human Development Index (HDI)?
Amartya Sen
Mahbub-ul-Haq
Gunnar Myrdal
Paul Vidal
Which is NOT a component of HDI?
Health
Education
Political freedom
Income
HDI is published by:
UNDP
UNESCO
IMF
WHO
Which indicator shows the economic dimension of HDI?
Life expectancy
Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
Literacy rate
Years of schooling
The concept of “People as resources” was popularized by:
Mahatma Gandhi
Amartya Sen
Karl Marx
Ratzel
Human development focuses only on economic growth. It includes education, health, and income dimensions.
A true, R false
Both true
Both false
R true, A false
A: High HDI ensures equal development for all citizens. R: Inequality can still persist within countries.
Both A and R true and R explains A
Both true but unrelated
A true, R false
Both false
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
HDI includes income, education, and health
Norway ranks high in HDI
A country has high income but low literacy. Its HDI will be:
Very High
Medium
Low
High
Which of the following is not a primary activity?
Mining
Fishing
Manufacturing
Agriculture
In which type of farming is cultivation done for family consumption only?
Commercial farming
Plantation agriculture
Subsistence farming
Mixed farming
Which of the following is a nomadic herding region?
The Sahara
The Amazon Basin
Western Europe
India
Shifting cultivation is locally known as “Jhum” in:
Madhya Pradesh
Assam
Punjab
Gujarat
Which type of agriculture is practiced in densely populated regions of Asia?
Intensive subsistence
Extensive subsistence
Plantation
Mixed
“Transhumance” refers to:
Permanent settlement
Seasonal movement of herders and animals
Industrial farming
Cooperative agriculture
Plantation farming requires:
Small farms
Large estates
Cold climate
Nomadic movement
Which of the following crops is not a plantation crop?
Tea
Coffee
Rice
Rubber
Pastoral nomadism is generally practiced in:
Tropical forests
Arid and semi-arid regions
Which of the following industries is a weight-losing industry?
Iron and steel
Cotton textile
Food processing
Electronics
The location of an industry depends mainly on:
Market demand
Availability of raw materials
Transportation facilities
All of these
Which of the following is a footloose industry?
Iron and steel
Cement
IT software
Sugar
Which industry is known as a basic industry?
Iron and steel
Sugar
Food processing
Cotton textile
The Ruhr region is famous for:
Cotton textile
Coal and steel industry
Shipbuilding
Oil refining
Which of the following is NOT an agro-based industry?
Sugar
Cotton textile
Petrochemical
Jute
Which of the following statements is correct?
Industries always develop near raw materials
Industrial location depends on multiple factors
Industries avoid urban centers
All industries are weight-gaining
The Silicon Valley is known for:
Automobile industries
Steel production
Information technology
Chemical industries
Which of the following is a quaternary activity?
Fishing
IT services
Manufacturing
Farming
Transport and communication are essential for:
Agricultural growth
Industrial production
Tourism is an example of:
Primary activity
Secondary activity
Tertiary activity
Quinary activity
Which of the following is NOT a quaternary service?
Research
Data processing
Farming
Consultancy
The quinary sector mainly includes:
Physical labor
Domestic and high-level decision-making services
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Quaternary activities are labor-intensive and require large manual effort. These activities are mainly based on information and knowledge.
Both A and R true
A false, R true
A true, R false
Both false
Rapid expansion of air transport in the 21st century reflects which core human-geography theme?
Human–environment relationship
Time–space convergence
Regional imbalance
Population density
The introduction of containerization in shipping mainly improved:
Cultural diffusion
Cost of production
Efficiency and speed of global trade
Tourism flows
The Trans-Siberian Railway is significant because it:
Connects Europe and East Asia
Links South America’s coasts
Crosses African deserts
Operates entirely under the sea
The Suez Canal is vital for world trade because it:
Reduces travel distance between Europe and Asia
Connects Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Is the deepest canal in the world
Lies in South America
The Digital Divide refers to:
Inequality in literacy rates
Gap between rich and poor countries
Unequal access to modern information technologies
Difference in industrial output
Satellite communication has revolutionised disaster management because it:
Predicts disasters accurately
Enables instant data transmission and coordination
Reduces rainfall variability
Creates employment in rural areas
Which statement best reflects the 21st-century interdependence created by global communication networks?
Nations work in isolation
Information now moves faster than goods
Trade has become localised
People depend less on technology
Which state of India has the highest population density as per the 2011 Census?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
West Bengal
Match the states with their population growth rate (2011-2021): 1.Kerala – A. High
2.Bihar – B. Medium
3.Uttar Pradesh – C. Low
4.Punjab – D. Negative
1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
1-C, 2-A, 3-A, 4-B
1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Crude Birth Rate in India has declined since 2000
Life expectancy in India is above 70 years
India’s sex ratio is less than 950 females per 1000 males
Infant mortality rate is decreasing in India
A state wants to control its population growth through awareness programs. Which strategy would be most effective?
Improving female literacy and health services
Increasing urban migration
Limiting food supply
Reducing employment opportunities
Which is Not Match: Population Policies – Target group: 1. National Population Policy 2000 – A. Women empowerment 2. Family Planning Programme – B. Male sterilization 3. Janani Suraksha Yojana – C. Safe maternity 4. Swachh Bharat Mission – D. Fertility control Codes:
A. 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
B. 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-D
C. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
D. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Which type of settlement is most common in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?
Linear settlement
Clustered settlement
Dispersed settlement
Circular settlement
Urbanisation leads to environmental degradation. High population concentration and industrialisation increase pollution levels.
Both A and R are true, R explains A
Both A and R are true, R does not explain A
A is true, R is false
A is false, R is true
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Dispersed settlements are common in hilly regions
Linear settlements are found along roads and rivers
Nucleated settlements occur in arid regions with low agriculture
Planned settlements are designed with modern amenities
A town in Maharashtra is facing water scarcity due to rapid urbanisation. Which settlement planning approach is best?
Integrated urban water management
Increase population density
Reduce green cover
Construct only high-rise buildings
15. Which is Not Match:
Settlement – Feature:
1. Village – A. Agriculture based
2. Town – B. Industrial based
3. City – C. Administrative based
4. Port – D. Mining based
Village – Agriculture based
Town – Industrial based
City – Administrative based
Port – Mining based
Which policy is most suitable to reduce urban congestion in Delhi?
Promote growth of secondary cities
Increase rural-urban migration
Remove slums forcibly
Build more high-rise buildings in city core
Which state has the highest net sown area in India?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Punjab
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Black soil is ideal for cotton cultivation
Alluvial soil is found in northern plains
Red soil is suitable for rice cultivation
Laterite soil is common in Kerala and Karnataka
Agriculture in India is mostly dependent on monsoon. Irrigation facilities are inadequate in many regions.
Both A and R true, R explains A
Both A and R true, R does not explain A
A true, R false
A false, R true
Which modern agricultural practice helps increase productivity and conserve water?
Drip irrigation and precision farming
Slash and burn agriculture
Mono-cropping without fertilizer
Flood irrigation in arid zones
Which type of irrigation is most suitable for hilly areas?
Canal irrigation
Tank irrigation
Drip irrigation
Lift irrigation
Which is Not Match: Land use – Purpose: 1. Forests – A. Timber and biodiversity 2. Barren land – B. Cultivation 3. Pasture – C. Livestock grazing 4. Cultivable wasteland – D. Unfit for agriculture
1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
Assertion-Reason: India depends on both surface and groundwater resources. Surface water alone is sufficient to meet India’s irrigation needs.
Both A and R true, R explains A
Both A and R true, R does not explain A
A true, R false
A false, R true
To control floods in the Ganga basin, which method is most suitable?
Construction of dams and embankments
Deforestation in catchment areas
Urban encroachment in floodplains
Unplanned sand mining
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Major irrigation projects in India include Bhakra Nangal and Hirakud
Groundwater overexploitation leads to depletion
Desalination is commonly used in India to supply drinking water
Canals are a method of surface water irrigation
Which state is leading in groundwater usage for irrigation?
Rajasthan
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Which state of India is the leading producer of coal?
Odisha
Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh
West Bengal
Which mineral is primarily used in the manufacture of cement?
Iron ore
Limestone
Bauxite
Mica
3. Assertion-Reason: A: India is rich in iron ore resources. R: Iron ore is mainly found in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
Match the mineral with the state: 1. Bauxite – A. Odisha 2. Mica – B. Jharkhand 3. Copper – C. Rajasthan 4. Lead & Zinc – D. Gujarat
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
Which is Incorrect Statement?
India is the fourth largest producer of coal in the world
Bauxite is the ore of aluminum
Mica is used in electrical industries
Iron ore is mainly found in Kerala
Which energy mineral is abundant in India’s eastern region?
Uranium
Coal
Petroleum
Thorium
Which is Not Match: Mineral – Use: 1. Iron – A. Steel production 2. Bauxite – B. Cement production 3. Mica – C. Electrical insulator 4. Limestone – D. Fertilizer
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
Which Indian state is strategically important for uranium mining?
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Which plan emphasized the development of agriculture, irrigation, and rural infrastructure?
First Five-Year Plan
Second Five-Year Plan
Third Five-Year Plan
Sixth Five-Year Plan
Assertion-Reason: A: Sustainable development aims at meeting present needs without compromising future generations. R: It promotes social, economic, and environmental balance.
Both A and R true, R explains A
Both A and R true, R does not explain A
A true, R false
A false, R true
Which is Incorrect Statement?
NITI Aayog replaced Planning Commission in 2015
SDGs include goals for education, health, and environment
Industrialization is discouraged in sustainable development
Renewable energy development is part of sustainable planning
Which of the following is a characteristic of subsistence farming?
Production for market sale
Use of advanced technology
Large-scale operations
Focus on family consumption
Which of the following factors is least likely to influence industrial location?
Proximity to markets
Labor availability
Government policies
Seasonal weather patterns
Which of the following is NOT a feature of urbanization?
Increased population density
Decline in agricultural activities
Improved transportation networks
Rural community development
It is a multi-purpose satellite system for telecommunication, meteorological observation and for various other data and programmes. Choose the correct satellite system used by India from the following options:
A) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
B) Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System (IRS)
C) Indian National Satellite System (INSAT)
D) Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
