Wed. Jun 19th, 2024

UGC NET December 2014 Paper III

  1. The most fundamental principle of Earth Science Uniformitarianism for the first time presented in the book entitled

    Options:
    1. Principles of Geology
    2. Geomorphology from the Earth
    3. Unstable Earth
    4. Theory of the Earth

    Option: D

  2. What are the evidences in favour of the Continental Drift Theory ?

    1. Zig-Saw fit
    2. Trans current faults
    3. Fossils in different areas
    4. Convection in mantle
    Options:
    1. i and iv
    2. ii and iv
    3. i and iii
    4. i and ii

    Option: C

  3. The theory of sea-floor spreading was proposed by

    Options:
    1. Holmes and Davis
    2. Airry and Pratts
    3. Hess and Dietz
    4. Wegner and Ratzel

    Option: C

  4. The net result of water inputs and water outputs in Earth’s hydrosphere is in a

    Options:
    1. Steady-state equilibrium
    2. Dynamic equilibrium
    3. Quasi-steady-state equilibrium
    4. Quasi-dynamic equilibrium

    Option: A

  5. Which of the following condition is not essential for a limestone landscape to develop into karst topography ?

    Options:
    1. The limestone formation must contain 100% calcium carbonate for solution processes.
    2. Complex patterns of joints in the otherwise impermeable limestone
    3. There must be an aerated zone between the ground surface and the water table
    4. Good vegetation cover

    Option: D

  6. Which one of the following places on the earth is the hottest ?

    Options:
    1. Quetta
    2. Al Aziza
    3. Jacobabad
    4. Jaisalmer

    Option: B

  7. Find the sequence of the onset of South-West monsoon of the following areas from the earlier to later dates :i. Kerala ii. Mumba iiii. Andaman-Nicobar iv. Odisha

    Options:
    1. i, ii, iii, iv
    2. iii, i, ii, iv
    3. ii, iii, iv, i
    4. iv, ii, i, iii

    Option: B

  8. Find the incorrect statement from the following :

    Options:
    1. Equatorial regions receive heavy convectional rain.
    2. High rainfall totals are linked to westerlies in both hemispheres.
    3. There is an increase of precipitation at an altitude above 2 kms.
    4. On the eastern side of the ocean in the sub-tropical region are dry regions.

    Option: C

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

    Assertion (A) : Trans-humane type of population movement is noticed in Kashmir valley.

    Reason (R) : Rainfall in Kashmir valley during winter is due to Westerly disturbances.

    Options:
    1. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the reason of (A)
    2. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not reason of (A)
    3. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect
    4. (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

    Option: B

  10. Which of the two following cyclones did occur in India in 2014 ?

    1. Hudhud
    2. Phailin
    3. Nilopher
    4. Lehar
    Options:
    1. i and ii
    2. i and iii
    3. ii and iii
    4. iii and iv

    Option: B

  11. Which of the following is a cold current ?

    Options:
    1. Brazil current
    2. Gulf stream
    3. Benguela current
    4. Agualhas current

    Option: C

  12. The term brine is applicable to

    Options:
    1. Arabian Sea
    2. Baltic Sea
    3. China Sea
    4. Sargasso Sea

    Option: D

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

    Assertion (A) : The Sahara desert enjoys a dry climate.

    Reason (R) : The eastern side of ocean in sub-tropics along with cold oceanic current.

    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 correct explanation of (A)
    3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
    4. (A) is false, but (R) is true

    Option: A

  14. The Challenger Expedition of 1874 was headed by the country :

    Options:
    1. United States of America
    2. United Kingdom
    3. U.S.S.R.
    4. India

    Option: B

  15. Which of the following group of statements are correct ?

    1. Tropical grassland located in Brazil are known as Llanos and Campose
    2. Savanna is a type of equatorial rainy forest in Africa
    3. Temperate grassland in Argentina is known as Pampas
    4. Selva is a coniferous of Europe and Asia
    Options:
    1. i and ii
    2. ii and iii
    3. iii and iv
    4. i and iii

    Option: D

  16. Which one of the following marine ecosystems has the highest primary production ?

    Options:
    1. Open seas
    2. Tidal estuaries
    3. Continental shelves
    4. Algae beds and reefs

    Option: D

  17. Hekistothermal plants are found in

    Options:
    1. Mediterranean climate
    2. Hot desert
    3. Equatorial climate
    4. Cold desert

    Option: D

  18. Who wrote the book ‘Civilization and Climate’ ?

    Options:
    1. Jafferson
    2. Semple
    3. Trewartha
    4. Huntington

    Option: D

  19. The term ‘anthropogeographic’ was coined by Ratzel and was used by him for the

    Options:
    1. Geography of man in terms of individuals and races
    2. Geography of man and his works in relation to earth's surface
    3. Organic theory of society and state
    4. Study of harmonious reciprocal relation of man and nature

    Option: D

  20. Find the sequence of the following contributions by geographers :

    1. The origin of species
    2. Cosmos
    3. Anthropogeographic
    4. Erd knude
    Options:
    1. i, ii, iii, iv
    2. iii, iv, ii, i
    3. ii, iv, i, iii
    4. iv, iii, i, ii

    Option: C