Thu. Jan 9th, 2025

UGC NET December 2006 Paper II

  1. The north-pole lies with in the Arctic Ocean whereas south-pole is located within Antarctic Continent. Which of the following theory uses this phenomenon as a supportive argument ?

    Options:
    1. Theory of Isostasy
    2. Theory of Plate Tectonics
    3. Convective Current Theory
    4. Tetrahedral Theory

    Option: D

  2. Indus and Brahmaputra are examples of :

    Options:
    1. Subsequent drainage
    2. Superimposed drainage
    3. Antecedent drainage
    4. Consequent drainage

    Option: C

  3. The average time interval between two successive high tides is :

    Options:
    1. 6 hrs, 13 mts
    2. 12 hrs, 26 mts
    3. 24 hrs, 50 mts
    4. 18 hrs, 39 mts

    Option: C

  4. It is necessary to know both the latitude and longitude of a place in order to determine :

    Options:
    1. Local time
    2. Altitude
    3. Standard time
    4. Location

    Option: D

  5. Given below are two statemets, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below.

    Assertion (A) : The troposphere is the dense lower part of the atmosphere in which metrological phenomenon such as clouds and storms occur.

    Reason (R) : In the troposphere temperature decreases with altitude.

    Options:
    1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
    3. (A) is true but (R) is false
    4. (A) is false but (R) is true

    Option: B

  6. Given below are two statemets, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below.

    Assertion (A) : The ocean floors are much younger than continents.

    Reason (R) : Owing to their low density and consequent buoyancy, the ocean floors are not forced down into the mantle in subduction zone.

    Options:
    1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
    3. (A) is true but (R) is false
    4. (A) is false but (R) is true

    Option: C

  7. Given below are two statemets, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below.

    Assertion (A) : The ultimate source of energy that makes possible the erosion of landscapes is sun.

    Reason (R) : Solar energy evaporates surface water, some of which subsequently falls as rain and snow on high grounds.

    Options:
    1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
    3. (A) is true but (R) is false
    4. (A) is false but (R) is true

    Option: A

  8. Given below are two statemets, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below.

    Assertion (A) : The magnitude of an earthquake is greatest near the epicentre and decreases with distance.

    Reason (R) : The energy released by an earthquake can be established from its magnitude.

    Options:
    1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
    3. (A) is true but (R) is false
    4. (A) is false but (R) is true

    Option: B

  9. Which of the following can be used for regional delineation ?

    Options:
    1. Gravity Potential Model
    2. Rank Size Rule
    3. Losch Settlement Model
    4. Central Place Model

    Option: B

  10. What does not cause Regional Imbalances ?

    Options:
    1. Uneven distribution of resources
    2. Sustainable development
    3. Lack of resources
    4. Lack of technology

    Option: B

  11. Nodal regions are delimited :

    Options:
    1. On the basis of spatial interaction
    2. On the basis of uniformity
    3. On the basis of resource base
    4. On the basis flow of goods

    Option: A

  12. Migration of people from early periods has had a beneficial impact. The important is :

    Options:
    1. Diffusion of ideas
    2. Spread of language
    3. Spread of scientific and technological innovations
    4. All the above

    Option: D

  13. In rural areas small towns commonly grow up for providing :

    Options:
    1. Market facilities
    2. Educational facilities
    3. Health facilities
    4. Administrative facilities

    Option: D

  14. The most important criterion for classification of Indian Urban Centres is :

    Options:
    1. Site
    2. Shape
    3. Population
    4. Function

    Option: C

  15. In Rank Size Rule the population of lower Rank City is in proportion to :

    Options:
    1. Population of smallest city
    2. Population of largest city
    3. Population of middle order city
    4. None of the above

    Option: B

  16. Who is known as the father of Political Geography ?

    Options:
    1. Rudolf Kjellen
    2. Haushofer. K.
    3. Ratzel. F.
    4. Hartshorme. R.

    Option: C

  17. Who gave the concept of Rimland Theory in political geography ?

    Options:
    1. Spykman. N. J.
    2. Warner. E.
    3. Weigert. H. W.
    4. Mahan. A. T.

    Option: A

  18. The philosophical view advocating that man is responsible for making his own nature is known as :

    Options:
    1. Positivism
    2. Functionalism
    3. Existentialism
    4. Pragmatism

    Option: A

  19. Crop combination is calculated on the basis of :

    Options:
    1. Percent area of net cultivated area
    2. Percent area of gross cultivated area
    3. Ranking of crops in a region
    4. None of the above

    Option: C

  20. Jharia coal fields is located in :

    Options:
    1. Bihar
    2. Jharkhand
    3. Orissa
    4. Chattisgarh

    Option: B