1. Ria is an example of – Neutral shore

(2) Compound shore Emerged upland shore Submerged upland shore

2. The Indian plateau owes its existence due to compressional forces tensional forces emergence

(4) subsidence

3. The comprehensive theory of geosyncline was put forward by Hall and Dana

(2) E. Haug J.A. Steers

(4) J.W. Evans

4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List-I List-II
(Shape and Alignment Dunes) (Specific names of of Dunes)

I. Longitudinal A. Reversing

II. Transverse B. Coastal

III. Parabolic C. Seif

IV. Complex D. Barchan

Codes I II III IV C D B A A B C D B A D C D C A B

5. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List-I List-II
(Theories of Cavern formation) (Scholars)

I. Two cycle theory A. Swinnerton

II. Water table theory B. Gardner

III. Static water zone theory C. Marott

IV. Invasion theory D. Davis

Codes I II III IV C B A D D A B C B C A D D B C A

6. Lateral planation theory of pediment formation was proposed by McGee Gilbert Lawson Davis

7. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select your answer from the codes given below

Assertion Hawaii Island is a region of volcanic activity.

Reason Convergent plate margins are sites of volcanic eruptions.

Codes Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of Both and are correct but is not the correct explanation of is correct, but is false. is false, but is correct.

8. Which one of the following descriptions is appropriate for the term ‘barotropic’ Isobars and isotherms are parallel. Isobars and isotherms are not parallel. Isobars and isohalines are parallel. Isobars and isohalines are not parallel.

9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List-I List-II
(Surface condition) (Precipitation Efficiency index)

I. Forest A. 127

II. Desert B. 16

III. Rain forest C. 32 – 63

IV. Grasslands D. 64 – 127
Codes I II III IV C A B D C A D B D B C A D B A C

10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List-I List-II
(Component) (Volume in dry air)

I. Oxygen A. 0.03

II. Argon B. 78.08

III. Carbon-di-oxide C. 0.93

IV. Nitrogen D. 20.94

Codes I II III IV DB CA D C A B C D B A DC BA

11. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select your answer from the codes given below

Assertion Tropical climates are of special geographical interest.

Reason Over 75% of the World’s population inhabits between latitudes 30° N and 30° S.

Codes Both and are true and is the correct explanation of Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of is true, but is false. is false, but is true.

12. In Koppen’s classification of climate the symbol Aw refers to Monsoon climate Tropical rainforest climate Steppe climate Tropical savanna climate

13. Which one of the following is the main energy source for the formation of hurricanes Geothermal energy of the Earth Latent heat derived from condensed water vapour Large scale fossil fuel burning Formation of Ozone hole

14. Which one of the followings is the correct average air mass density at the surface of the Earth 0.9 kg 1.2 kg 1.5 kg 0.7 kg

15. In which one of the following atmospheric layers the temperature decreases with height at an average rate of about 0.6 °C per 100 m Troposphere Stratosphere Thermosphere Ionosphere

16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List-I List-II
(Nature of the change) (Possible anthropogenic causes)

I. Desertification in the semi-arid area A. Effect of groynes up the coast

II. Gully development in a valley bottom B. Overgrazing

III. Increasing coast erosion C. Runoff from a new road

IV. Greater river-flood intensity D. Urbanisation

Codes I II III IV B C D A B C A D C B A D D C B A

17. Which one of the following was first to put forward the concept of ‘life form’ among plants in 1934 A.S. Moffat R.H. Whittaker Christen Raunkiaer E.O. Box

18. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List-I List-II
(Elements) (Density in gm/cm3)

I. Sea water A. 2.4

II. Oceanic crust B. 1.03

III. Continental crust C. 2.8

IV. Continental margin D. 2.9

Codes I II III IV D B A C B D A C B D C A C D B A

19. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List-I List-II
(Sea configuration) (Deposits)

I. Sea bottom A. Hadalpelagic

II. Surface layer of sea water B. Pelagic province

III. Deep-sea trenches C. Benthic province

IV. Sea water column D. Epipelagic zone

Codes I II III IV C D B A C D A B DC BA ADB C

20. Which one of the following is the correct average slope angle of continental slope 2º 4º 6º 8º

21. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select your answer from the codes given below

Assertion Coral reefs tend to be most extensively developed along the eastern edges of continents.

Reason Sea water is warmer than 20 ºC. Codes Both and are true and is the correct explanation of Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of is true, but is false. is false, but is true.

22. Which one of the following is the main chemical composition of coral reefs MgCO3 (Magnesium Carbonate) KCO3 (Potassium Carbonate) NaCl (Sodium Chloride) CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate)

23. The transition zone between two ecosystems is called Biotope Ecotone Biome Habitat

24. Who wrote the book ‘La Geographie Humaine’ P.E. James Jeans Brunhes R.J. Johnston E. Jones

25. Who amongst the following defined geography as a chorological Science Richthofen Hettner Ptolemy Peter Haggett

26. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List-I List-II
(Authors) (Books)

I. Haggerstrand A. Theoretical Geography

II. Gilbert White B. Geographical dimensions of innovations

III. Walter Isard C. Human response to Floods

IV. William Bunge D. Methods of regional analysis

Codes I II III IV A C B D D B A C C D B A B C D A

27. “The dominant idea in all geographical progress is that of terrestrial unity.” This statement is attributed to Richard Hartshorne Vidal de la Blache Jean Brunhes Friedrich Ratzel

28. Who was the first promoter of geographical knowledge from Germany Ferdinand Von Richthofen Carl Ritter Carl Andree Oscar Peschel

29. Stop and go determinism was postulated by whom Humboldt Jean Brunhes Griffith Taylor Ratzel

30. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List-I List-II
(Geographers) (Country)

I. Alexander Von Humboldt A. France

II. Ellen Churchil Semple B. U.K.

III. Peter Haggett C. U.S.A.

IV. Jean Brunhes D. Germany

Codes I II III IV D C B A C B A D B D C A A D C B

31. How many stages of population growth are involved in demographic transition 3 4 5 6

32. As per census of India how many categories of urban settlements are identified 3 4 5 6

33. Which one of the following models is based on the study of human ecology Burges and Park’s concentric zone model Weber’s location model Haggerstrand’s innovation diffusion model Zelinsky’s mobility transition model

34. As per the Indian census, the difference of sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) of the total population in India between 2001 and 2011 was 5 6 7 8

35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
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36. The census of India (2011) states that maximum density of population is found in which of the following Union Territories Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lakshdweep Islands Dadra and Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu

37. According to census, the literacy rate of India in 2011 was recorded as 80 78 76 74

38. Which one of the following conditions of Input price variables is applicable in the given diagram of the deviation of a boundary between the market areas of two competing firms A and where freight rate is equal
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Codes Ap Bp Ap Bp Ap Bp Ap Bp

39. The nature of input cost-curve over space in industrial landscape becomes Convex Concave Linear ‘U’ shaped

40. Among the following authors, who wrote the book entitled ‘Locational Analysis in Human Geography’ P. Haggett T. Hagerstrand P. Hall D. Gregory

41. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select your answer from the codes given below

Assertion Urbanization is a defining phenomenon of this century and the developing countries are at the focus of this transformation.

Reason The urban shift has happened in the last few decades largely due to rapid growth of mega cities in the developing countries.

Codes Both and are true and is the correct explanation of Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of is true, but is false. is false, but is true.

42. Nomothetic approach in geography emphasizes of Induction study Ideographic study Law making study Empirical study

43. Alfred Weber’s approach to optimization of spatial process in industrial landscape was towards the search of Maximum revenue location Least transport cost location Uniformity of input demand Uniformity of plant revenue

44. The major occupation of the people of Mediterranean lands is Nomadic herding Livestock farming Growing of tropical crops Growing of grains