Question : Radical Geography is known for its emphasis on:
Option 1: The role of geographical knowledge in perpetuating social inequalities
Option 2: The relationship between humans and the natural environment
Option 3: The use of quantitative methods in geographical analysis
Option 4: The exploration of cultural landscapes
Correct Answer: The role of geographical knowledge in perpetuating social inequalities
Solution : Radical Geography is known for its emphasis on the role of geographical knowledge in perpetuating social inequalities, advocating for social justice and addressing issues related to power and distribution of resources.
Question : Behavioral Geography primarily investigates:
Option 1: The physical processes shaping the Earth's surface
Option 2: The economic structures of different regions
Option 3: The way people perceive and behave in different spaces
Option 4: The distribution of natural resources
Correct Answer: The way people perceive and behave in different spaces
Solution : Behavioral Geography investigates the way people perceive and behave in different spaces, focusing on the cognitive and emotional aspects of human spatial behavior.
Question : The contribution of Indian Geographers to Human Geography has been significant in the field of:
Option 1: Urbanization and its impacts
Option 2: Climate change adaptation strategies
Option 3: Regional planning and development
Option 4: Marine geography and oceanography
Correct Answer: Regional planning and development
Solution : The contribution of Indian Geographers to Human Geography has been significant in the field of regional planning and development, reflecting the country's focus on addressing regional disparities and promoting balanced regional development.
Question : Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
Big dams received a big push from politicians and bureaucracy pouring enormous amounts of borrowed money in the early years of Independence. There has however been hardly any attempt at questioning the extent of damage caused or in evaluating whether the promises of food, water and prosperity for all have actually been realised. The diversion of rivers and construction of a long system of canals in a densely populated country like India will involve displacement of people on a colossal scale and the people affected are never likely to agree with such measures. All over the world, community reaction is to prevent construction of large dams. Preserving rivers in free-flow condition is considered ecologically necessary and the construction of large dams is now legally prohibited in Sweden and also in parts of USA. The technical challenges to be faced in redrawing the geography of the country are many and full of dangerous consequences and the mad rush in pursuit of such a chimera will prove disastrous. The cost of the project is so stupendous that any water made available will cost so much that governments will have to be forever subsidizing farmers. What long-term impact this massive borrowing will have on the economy is difficult to foresee.
Question:
Which word is similar in meaning to stupendous?
Option 1: Inactivity
Option 2: Extraordinary
Option 3: Stagnation
Option 4: Inaction
Correct Answer: Extraordinary
Solution : The correct option is 2 i.e extraordinary.
Explanation:
- Stupendous: very large
Extraordinary-very unusual
- We can deduce from the preceding that the correct answer is option 2.
Let's look at the definitions of the marked and given words.
- Inactivity: being idle or inactive.
- Stagnation: the inability to flow or move.
- Inactive: not involved in or engaged in any or much physical activity.
Question : The Quantitative Revolution in Human Geography marked a shift towards:
Option 1: Qualitative research methods
Option 2: Descriptive studies of cultural landscapes
Option 3: Emphasis on fieldwork and exploration
Option 4: Use of statistical analysis and mathematical modeling
Correct Answer: Use of statistical analysis and mathematical modeling
Solution : The Quantitative Revolution in Human Geography marked a shift towards the use of statistical analysis and mathematical modeling, moving away from descriptive approaches to a more scientific and objective methodology.
I did my graduation in Geography and English subjects . Am I eligible for Upsc?
Yes u can appear in upsc after your graduation or in final year. And u can also take geography or English as optional
Question : Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's telecom venture Reliance Jio Infocom is planning to foray into automobile telematics with the launch of a device that will control vehicle's movement and alert owner about fuel and battery through a mobile app. "Reliance Jio is ready with a car connected device that will have multiple features like immobilize car at the time of theft, alert owner about car movement, locate car and also provide wi-fi within car, The owner needs to use Jio sim in the device to avail benefits." an industry source said. The company is in advance talks with automobile companies to launch it very soon. "There are lots of factors that determine price, but price of the car connected device is estimated to be either equal to or less than its Jio's wifi device which costs around Rs 2,000," the source said. With help of Jio's car management device, the owner will get information about the way his driver is driving the car, the movement of vehicle can be restricted within a geography, switch on AC of car from any remote location, get alert of car break etc. "Jio is working on the modalities on its sales model for the existing cars as well" the source said. The device and application has been internally developed by Jio but the hardware device will be initially imported from China. "Jio has asked its device vendor to start making it in India after initial rollout," the source said. Besides this, the company is also scaling up its fibre to the home project for which it is running pilot in some cities including Delhi and Mumbai. "With Fibre to the home, Jio will focus on automatic entire home from entertainment to home surveillance to utility management, the source said. Jio has touched a customer base 7.24 crore and claims to be adding 1 lakh mobile subscribers per day. The company has set target to cross 10 crore customers by March 31, 2017.
Question:
Which of the following is ensured mostly through the use of JIO sim?
Option 1: Security
Option 2: Better models
Option 3: More entertainment
Option 4: More comfort
Correct Answer: Security
Solution : The correct answer is option 1.
Explanation
Reading over all the services that Jio may offer via the Jio sim, it can be deduced that everything will be incredibly safe, from a car's position to its immobility when stolen or managing things in a home.
As a result, choice 1 is the right response.
Question : The Quantitative Revolution in Human Geography aimed to:
Option 1: Reintroduce traditional methods of geographical study
Option 2: Emphasize the importance of subjective experiences
Option 3: Increase the use of mathematical and statistical techniques
Option 4: Focus on historical narratives in geographical research
Correct Answer: Increase the use of mathematical and statistical techniques
Solution : The Quantitative Revolution in Human Geography aimed to increase the use of mathematical and statistical techniques in geographical research, moving towards a more scientific and analytical approach.
Question : Feminist Geography emphasizes the study of:
Option 1: Global trade patterns
Option 2: Gender relations and inequalities in space
Option 3: Environmental conservation strategies
Option 4: Urban development and planning
Correct Answer: Gender relations and inequalities in space
Solution : Feminist Geography emphasizes the study of gender relations and inequalities in space, exploring how spatial processes and structures impact and are impacted by gender dynamics.