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Exam: SSC CGL Subject: General Awareness Topic: Geography

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The 'Heartland Theory', proposed by Halford Mackinder, posits that control over which geographical region would lead to global dominance?

North America Eastern Europe Eurasia The Rimland
Q2. The analysis of water flow, watershed boundaries, and the impact of land use on water quality, often involving hydrological modeling, is a key application of GIS in:

Air Pollution Dispersion Water Resource Management Noise Pollution Mapping Visual Impact Assessment
Q3. What is a typical challenge for rural businesses?

High competition from large corporations Limited customer base Abundant skilled labor Easy access to international markets
Q4. The 'Heartland Theory', proposed by Halford Mackinder, suggests that control of **Eastern Europe** is crucial for global dominance because:

It possesses vast oil reserves. It is the gateway to the Americas. It is the pivot area of the world's landmass. It is a major center of international trade.
Q5. Globalization can lead to both economic growth and:

Increased cultural diversity Reduced global inequality Environmental concerns Stronger national identities
Q6. What type of data is primarily used in GIS?

Audio data Textual data Spatial and attribute data Biological data
Q7. What is the main source of income for many rural households?

Investments Salary Remittances Farming
Q8. Which national highway is historically known as Grand Trunk Road in its Indian stretch?

NH 1 NH 2 NH 7 NH 44
Q9. Nicholas Spykman's 'Rimland Theory' argued that control of the Eurasian periphery was more important than control of the Heartland. Which geographical area constituted the 'Rimland' in his analysis?

Eastern Europe and Russia The Mediterranean coast, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent Western Europe and North America
Q10. Which type of spatial data integration involves combining vector and raster datasets?

Attribute integration Geometric integration Raster-vector integration Network integration
Q11. The spatial distribution of health and disease is studied in:

Biogeography Medical geography Geomorphology Pedology
Q12. Which of the following is a cold, dry wind that blows from the north or northeast in India during winter?

Loo Sirocco Chinook North Easterly Trade Winds
Q13. Biogeography is concerned with the spatial patterns of biological diversity influenced by which of the following?

Geological processes Social factors Economic development Technological advancements
Q14. What is 'ethnoscapes' according to Arjun Appadurai's work, relevant to social geography?

The movement of capital and finance across borders The movement of people, such as refugees and immigrants The movement of technologies and ideas The movement of goods and commodities
Q15. The analysis of demographic data, such as population density, age distribution, and income levels, to understand spatial patterns and support decision-making in areas like social service provision or marketing, is referred to as:

Retail Site Analysis Demographic Analysis and Market Research Infrastructure Capacity Planning Tourism Potential Assessment
Q16. Which remote sensing technology uses microwave radiation and can penetrate clouds and darkness?

Visible light sensors Thermal infrared sensors Radar (Radio Detection and Ranging) Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging)
Q17. The spread of diseases across national borders, a phenomenon amplified by globalization, is studied through which subfield of geography?

Economic Geography Political Geography Medical Geography Historical Geography
Q18. What type of map shows landforms and elevation?

Choropleth map Thematic map Topographic map Political map
Q19. Which region of India is known for its dense forests and wildlife sanctuaries?

Eastern Himalayas Western Ghats Deccan Plateau Madhya Pradesh
Q20. The Ottoman Empire's geographical location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia facilitated its role in trade and conflict. What city was its capital?

Athens Rome Constantinople (Istanbul) Baghdad

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