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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (AS): 'Social indicator movement' was quickly developed in 1960s in the United States of America (U.S.A.).Reason (R): It grew in response to rise of a wide range of social problems in U.S. Society.In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false. | |
| 2. |
Gibbs-Martin Index is used for the measurement of |
| A. | Crop specialization |
| B. | Crop diversification |
| C. | Crop concentration |
| D. | Crop combination |
| Answer» C. Crop concentration | |
| 3. |
Which one of the following sub races does not belong to the Caucasoid race? |
| A. | Eskimo |
| B. | Celtic |
| C. | Nordic |
| D. | East Baltic |
| Answer» B. Celtic | |
| 4. |
The regions developed along transportation lines or irrigation channels are called as |
| A. | Transport regions |
| B. | Axial regions |
| C. | River-valley regions |
| D. | Transitional regions |
| Answer» C. River-valley regions | |
| 5. |
'Regions are good servants but bad masters' was stated by |
| A. | C.C. Carter |
| B. | A.J. Herbertson |
| C. | O.H.K. Spate |
| D. | Vidal de la Blasche |
| Answer» B. A.J. Herbertson | |
| 6. |
Who among the followings has used for the first time the ranking coefficient method of agricultural productivity? |
| A. | L.D. Stamp |
| B. | Mohammad Shafi |
| C. | M.G. Kendall |
| D. | G. Eneydi |
| Answer» D. G. Eneydi | |
| 7. |
The most dominant blood group among the Mongoloid races is |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | AB |
| D. | O |
| Answer» C. AB | |
| 8. |
Which one of the following are the most important bases of Whittlesey's classification of agriculture of the world? |
| A. | Functional forms of agriculture |
| B. | Distribution of climatic elements |
| C. | Forms of livestock grazing activities |
| D. | Regional distribution of the principal crops and animals of commercial significance |
| Answer» B. Distribution of climatic elements | |
| 9. |
The soils characterised by the dominant influence of climate are known as |
| A. | Zonal soils |
| B. | Intrazonal soils |
| C. | Interzonal soils |
| D. | Azonal soils |
| Answer» B. Intrazonal soils | |
| 10. |
Followings are the names given to estate farming in different parts of the world. Match the correct pairs:a. Latifundia b. Ranches c. Fazendas d. Plantation i. Europe ii. Anglo Americaiii. Latin America iv. AsiaCodes: a b c d |
| A. | i iii iv ii |
| B. | ii iii iv i |
| C. | i ii iii iv |
| D. | iv iii i ii |
| Answer» D. iv iii i ii | |
| 11. |
Which one of the following is correct sequence of contributors in the development of Greek Geography? |
| A. | Anaximander, Herodotus, Hipparchus, Eratosthenes |
| B. | Herodotus, Eratosthenes, Hipparchus, Anaximander |
| C. | Anaximander, Eratosthenes, Herodotus, Hipparchus |
| D. | Anaximander, Herodotus, Eratosthenes, Hipparchus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below:Assertion (AS): In the core periphery model, the core region dominates whilst the periphery is dependent.Reason (R): This dependence is structured mainly through relations of exchange and production between core and periphery.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (AS). | |
| 13. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Proponent Theory related with urban structure |
| A. | Homer Hoyt - Sector theory |
| B. | Sinclair - Concentric theory |
| C. | Chris taller - Central place theory |
| D. | Harris and Ullman - Multiple Nuclei theory |
| Answer» C. Chris taller - Central place theory | |
| 14. |
In developing countries, the population pressure increases in some parts due to immigration. Such parts are characterized by |
| A. | Low cost of living |
| B. | More suitable climate |
| C. | Large employment opportunities |
| D. | Accessibility |
| Answer» D. Accessibility | |
| 15. |
Match the following List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (Scholar) a. Brian Berry b. Carl Sauer c. Dorreen Massey d. O.H.K. Spate List - II(Area of Specialization)i. Regional Geographyii. Radical Geographyiii. Social Geographyiv. Urban Geography Codes: a b c d |
| A. | iv iii ii i |
| B. | i ii iv iii |
| C. | iii iv i ii |
| D. | ii i iii iv |
| Answer» B. i ii iv iii | |
| 16. |
The concept of Teleology was propounded by |
| A. | Alexander Von Humboldt |
| B. | Carl Ritter |
| C. | Oscar Peschel |
| D. | Vidal de la Blasche |
| Answer» C. Oscar Peschel | |
| 17. |
Who among the following geographers laid down the foundation of dichotomy of General versus Special Geography? |
| A. | Bernhard Varenius |
| B. | Immanuel Kant |
| C. | Peter Apian |
| D. | Sebastian Munster |
| Answer» B. Immanuel Kant | |
| 18. |
Who among the following geographers specifically emphasized on climatic determinism? |
| A. | Griffith Taylor |
| B. | Friedrich Ratzel |
| C. | Ellsworth Huntington |
| D. | Ellen Churchill Semple |
| Answer» D. Ellen Churchill Semple | |
| 19. |
Which one of the following used 'Precipitation effectiveness' and 'Thermal efficiency' as the basis of world's climatic classification? |
| A. | Trewartha |
| B. | Thornthwaite |
| C. | Koppen |
| D. | Kendrew |
| Answer» C. Koppen | |
| 20. |
The concept of 'Areal Differentiation' is also termed as |
| A. | Exceptionalism |
| B. | Chorological Study |
| C. | Systematic Geography |
| D. | Regionalism |
| Answer» C. Systematic Geography | |
| 21. |
Which type of front has the steepest slope? |
| A. | Warm front |
| B. | Cold front |
| C. | Stationary front |
| D. | Occluded front |
| Answer» C. Stationary front | |
| 22. |
Which of the following is not true about the Taiga Forests? |
| A. | The forest cover is dominated by coniferous trees. |
| B. | The forest floors are quite clear. |
| C. | Tree growth is very fast. |
| D. | The diameters of trees mostly range between 2 cm and 60 cm. |
| Answer» D. The diameters of trees mostly range between 2 cm and 60 cm. | |
| 23. |
Which one of the following best describes surfaces air circulation in a Northern Hemisphere anticyclone? |
| A. | Divergent - Clockwise |
| B. | Convergent - Counter clockwise |
| C. | Stationary |
| D. | Inward - Clockwise |
| Answer» B. Convergent - Counter clockwise | |
| 24. |
Which one of the following is not true about the native animal life of the rainy tropics? |
| A. | An immense number and variety of insects. |
| B. | Few arboreal fauna |
| C. | Few grazing and carnivorous animals. |
| D. | Abundant aquatic life. |
| Answer» C. Few grazing and carnivorous animals. | |
| 25. |
Especially high and low tides that occur near the times of new and full moons are called |
| A. | Spring tide |
| B. | Neap tide |
| C. | Super tide |
| D. | Fall tide |
| Answer» B. Neap tide | |
| 26. |
Which atmospheric gas filters out most of the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight? |
| A. | Argon |
| B. | Carbon dioxide |
| C. | Ozone |
| D. | Helium |
| Answer» D. Helium | |
| 27. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (River) a. Mississippi b. Ganga c. Narmada d. Old course of yellow List - II (Types of Delta) i. Arcuate ii. Bird-footiii. Abandonediv. EstuarineCodes: a b c d |
| A. | i ii iv iii |
| B. | ii i iii iv |
| C. | ii i iv iii |
| D. | iv ii i iii |
| Answer» D. iv ii i iii | |
| 28. |
Surface ocean currents derive their energy from |
| A. | Salinity |
| B. | Tectonics |
| C. | Wind |
| D. | Tsunamis |
| Answer» D. Tsunamis | |
| 29. |
Which one of the Indian National Congress session was presided by Mahatma Gandhi? |
| A. | 1919 - Amritsar |
| B. | 1924 - Belgaum |
| C. | 1935 - Allahabad |
| D. | 1938 - Haripura |
| Answer» C. 1935 - Allahabad | |
| 30. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below:Assertion (AS): On Hawaii Islands volcanic eruption are effusive type.Reason (R): Less viscous lavas erupt quietly.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (R) is true, but (AS) is false. |
| Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (AS). | |
| 31. |
One of the following members was not a part of the University Commission appointed by Lord Curzon in 1902 |
| A. | Thomas Raleigh |
| B. | Asuthosh Mukarjee |
| C. | Gurudas Banerjee |
| D. | Syed Hasan Bilgrami |
| Answer» C. Gurudas Banerjee | |
| 32. |
Which one of the following is not a glacio-fluvial depositional landform? |
| A. | Esker |
| B. | Drumlin |
| C. | Kame |
| D. | Horn |
| Answer» C. Kame | |
| 33. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List - I (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (b) Devendranath Tagore (c) Keshavachandra Sen (d) Pandit Shivanath Sastry List - II(i) Adi Brahmo Samaj(ii) Brahma Samaj(iii) Sadarana Brahma Samaj(iv) Brahma Samaj of IndiaCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) |
| B. | (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) |
| C. | (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) |
| D. | (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) |
| Answer» C. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) | |
| 34. |
The rigid masses surrounding the geosyncline were termed by Kober as |
| A. | Orogen |
| B. | Kratogen |
| C. | Primarumph |
| D. | Zwischengebirge |
| Answer» C. Primarumph | |
| 35. |
Which one of the following arrangements of glacial periods of Pleistocene Ice Age is in a correct chronological order? |
| A. | Würm - Mindel - Gunz - Riss |
| B. | Riss - Mindel - Wurm - Gunz |
| C. | Mindel - Würm - Gunz - Riss |
| D. | Gunz - Mindel - Riss - Würm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List - I (Newspaper) (a) Swadeshi Mitran (b) Jagat Mitra (c) Krishna Patrika (d) The Samaj List - II(Place of Publication)(i) Bombay(ii) Cuttack(iii) Madras(iv) MagulipatamCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) |
| B. | (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) |
| C. | (i) (iv) (ii) (iii) |
| D. | (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) |
| Answer» B. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) | |
| 37. |
Put following organizations in chronological order(i) Brahmo Samaj of India(ii) S.N.D.P. Yogam(iii) Ramakrishna Mission(iv) Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha |
| A. | (iii), (ii), (iv), (i) |
| B. | (ii), (iv), (i), (iii) |
| C. | (i), (iii), (ii), (iv) |
| D. | (iv), (i), (iii), (ii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and other labelled as Reason R:Assertion A: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa believed that all religions were true and led to God.Reason R: Ramkrishna Paramahamsa was attracted to Christianity.In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true but R is false. |
| D. | A is false but R is true. |
| Answer» D. A is false but R is true. | |
| 39. |
Who was the founder of the Baptist Mission in India? |
| A. | William Carey |
| B. | J. Marshman |
| C. | Charles Grant |
| D. | Alexander Duff |
| Answer» B. J. Marshman | |
| 40. |
One of the following writers was not associated with Bengali Drama in the 19th century |
| A. | Toru Dutta |
| B. | Madusudan Dutt |
| C. | Dinabandu Mitra |
| D. | Girish Chandra Gosh |
| Answer» B. Madusudan Dutt | |
| 41. |
Which are of the following was not the result of Brahmo Marriage Act? |
| A. | Legalization of Brahmo Marriage |
| B. | Declaration that Brahmos were non-Hindus |
| C. | Non-applicability of the Hindu Law on Brahmos |
| D. | Brahmos could marry in the Temples |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
Diwan-i Khalisa was responsible to look after the |
| A. | Revenue free land granted as rewards |
| B. | Land under continuous cultivation |
| C. | Land under the direct possession of the state |
| D. | Cultivable land but was left fallow |
| Answer» D. Cultivable land but was left fallow | |
| 43. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List - I (a) Sir William Jones (b) Sir Charles Wilkins (c) Max Mullar (d) Anquetil du perron List - II(i) Upanishads(ii) Rigveda(iii) Sakuntala(iv) BagvatgitaCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) |
| B. | (i) (iii) (iv) (ii) |
| C. | (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) |
| D. | (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
The famous painter Mir Sayyad Ali Tabrez who illuminated the Dastan-I Amir Hamzah was patronised by |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Jahangir |
| C. | Shah Jahan |
| D. | DaraShukoh |
| Answer» B. Jahangir | |
| 45. |
Who among the following is called 'Prince of Artists'? |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Jahangir |
| D. | Shah Jahan |
| Answer» D. Shah Jahan | |
| 46. |
The policy of Sulh-i Kul manifested Akbar's |
| A. | Political acumenship |
| B. | Synthesis of different rival cultures |
| C. | Tolerance for other religions |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Majma-ul Bahrain was compiled after discussion with Baba Lal and Sufi Miyan Mir by |
| A. | Aurangzeb |
| B. | Bahadur Shah |
| C. | Shah Jahan |
| D. | Dara Shukoh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Aurangzeb re-imposed jazia in |
| A. | 1657 |
| B. | 1674 |
| C. | 1682 |
| D. | 1684 |
| Answer» C. 1682 | |
| 49. |
Ibn Batuta who throws immense light on socio-cultural history of India belonged to |
| A. | Morocco |
| B. | Saudi Arabia |
| C. | Iran |
| D. | Syria |
| Answer» B. Saudi Arabia | |
| 50. |
Arrange the following Bhakti Saints in chronological order:(i) Nam Dev(ii) Tuka Ram(iii) Ramanuja(iv) ChaitanyaSelect your answer from the code given below:Codes: |
| A. | (ii), (i), (iv), (iii) |
| B. | (iii), (i), (iv), (ii) |
| C. | (i), (iii), (ii), (iv) |
| D. | (iv), (ii), (iii), (i) |
| Answer» C. (i), (iii), (ii), (iv) | |