Geography Topics
Undergraduate level — Geography
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Maps, Latitude & Longitude
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Oceanography
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Human Geography
Economic Geography
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Advanced Theories and Models
Physical Geography
Indian Geography
World Geography
Geography of Bihar
Climate & Environment
quiz Questions
Q371
Who propounded the 'Sector Model' of urban land use structure in human geography?
Ernest Burgess
Homer Hoyt
Chauncy Harris
Edward Ullman
Explanation
Homer Hoyt proposed the Sector Model in 1939 as an improvement on the concentric zone model, suggesting that cities grow in wedge-shaped sectors radiating from the CBD.
Q372
The 'Telegraph Plateau' is a significant undersea feature located in which ocean?
Indian Ocean
North Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Explanation
The Telegraph Plateau is a relatively flat part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge located in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Q373
Which lines connect locations on a weather map that experience equal wind speeds?
Isobars
Isotachs
Isogons
Isotherms
Explanation
Isotachs are lines drawn on a map connecting points that have equal wind speed values at a given time.
Q374
What regional name is given to the highly fertile, newer alluvial plains lying north of the Ganga River in Bihar?
Bhangar highlands
North Bihar Plains (Khadar)
Tal lands
Kaimur Plateau
Explanation
The North Bihar Plains represent newer alluvial soil (Khadar), deposited annually by Himalayan perennial rivers like Gandak, Kosi, and Mahananda.
Q375
The 'Fohn' wind is a prominent hot and dry regional air current blowing across the valleys of which mountain system?
Rockies
Alps
Andes
Himalayas
Explanation
Fohn is a warm, dry, down-slope wind that occurs on the leeward side of the Alps mountain range in Europe.
Q376
Which of the following hot springs is located in the Rajgir region of Nalanda district, Bihar?
Sitamkund
Brahmakund
Rishikund
Lakshmankund
Explanation
Brahmakund is the hottest spring in Rajgir, Bihar, with temperatures reaching around 87°C.
Q377
What type of drainage pattern is formed when rivers flow in all directions from a central peak or dome structure?
Trellis Pattern
Radial Pattern
Dendritic Pattern
Centripetal Pattern
Explanation
A radial drainage pattern develops around a central elevated point, such as a volcano or a structural dome (e.g., Amarkantak hills).
Q378
The 'Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary' is situated atop which geological range block in Bihar?
Rajmahal Hills
Kharagpur Hills
Someshwar Range
Kaimur Plateau
Explanation
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Munger district of Bihar, situated primarily across the Kharagpur hills forest block.
Q379
Which of the following processes describes the vertical movement of nutrients down through soil layers by water?
Capillary Action
Leaching
Humification
Calcification
Explanation
Leaching is the process where water dissolves and carries soluble nutrients and minerals downward through the soil profile.
Q380
The 'Great Barrier Reef' of Australia is located in which sea adjacent to its northeastern coast?
Tasman Sea
Coral Sea
Timor Sea
Arafura Sea
Explanation
The Great Barrier Reef is situated in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.