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.
Question : Humanistic Geography places a strong emphasis on:
Option 1: Quantitative data analysis
Option 2: The physical processes shaping landscapes
Option 3: The subjective experiences of individuals
Option 4: The economic factors influencing urban development
Correct Answer: The subjective experiences of individuals
Solution : Humanistic Geography places a strong emphasis on the subjective experiences of individuals, focusing on how people perceive, experience, and give meaning to the places and spaces they inhabit.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Swaminathan had a table on which all his things, his coat, cap, slate, ink bottle, and books, were thrown in a confused (1)______ He sat on his stool and shut his eyes to (2) ________ what work he had for the day: first of course there was arithmetic – those five (3)_______ in profit and loss; then there was English – he had to copy down a page from his English lesson and write dictionary meanings of (4) _______ words; and then there was geography. And only two hours before him to do all this heap of work and get (5) ______ for school.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: guess
Option 2: recollect
Option 3: imagine
Option 4: estimate
Correct Answer: recollect
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In the context of the passage, the word recollect fits best. Swaminathan is sitting on his stool and shutting his eyes to recall or remember (recollect) what work he had for the day. The word implies the act of bringing information or memories back into one's mind.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- Guess means to form an opinion or give an answer without sufficient evidence.
- Imagine means to form a mental image or concept; to visualise something not present.
- Estimate means to make an approximate calculation or judgement based on available information.
Question : Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order, while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Tilly saw the sea slowly rise, and start to foam and bubble.
B. Her Geography teacher had shown her class the video.
C. She had explained that tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, landslides and volcanoes.
D. She remembered that she had seen this in a video of a tsunami.
Option 1: ABDC
Option 2: ADBC
Option 3: ACBD
Option 4: ABCD
Correct Answer: ADBC
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The paragraph starts with sentence A, which tells what Tilly saw. It is followed by sentence D because it explains that Tilly remembered seeing a similar situation in a video of a tsunami. It directly connects to her recalling the scene she witnessed. It is then followed by sentence B, which builds upon the memory Tilly had seen a similar event in the video, establishing the source of her familiarity with the phenomenon. Lastly, sentence C concludes the sequence by stating that the teacher had explained how tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.
Therefore, the correct answer is, ADBC.
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:
What is the central idea of the passage?
Option 1: Social and econonmic impact of the dams.
Option 2: Dams in the long run proved to be bane more than boon, moreover the social impact of the dams over rides the economic their economic impact.
Option 3: Many big countries like USA are following the footsteps of Sweeden and are banning the construction of dams.
Option 4: Dams have proven to be bane rather than boon in the long run.
Correct Answer: Dams have proven to be bane rather than boon in the long run.
Solution : The correct answer is option 4
,'Dams have proven to be bane rather than boon in the long run.'
Explanation:
The passage's central idea should express the passage's thematic idea.
- The passage as a whole is about dams and their effects on a country.
- As a result option, 4 is the correct answer.