Geography Practice Quiz 94

Q1.What is the approach of geography?

A. Holistic in nature B. Reductionist in nature C. Empirical in nature D. Theoretical in nature

Q2.The present world is being perceived as a global village due to which factors?

A. Better means of transportation and information technology B. Increased population and urbanization C. Climate change and environmental degradation D. Political unification and economic integration

Q3.Geography has an interface with which types of sciences?

A. Numerous natural and social sciences B. Only natural sciences C. Only social sciences D. Only earth sciences

Q4.What is the basic objective of all sciences, whether natural or social?

A. Understanding the reality B. Predicting future events C. Controlling natural phenomena D. Improving human welfare

Q5.In traditional warfare, what advantage do countries with large size in area gain?

A. Time at the cost of space B. Space at the cost of time C. Superior weaponry D. Economic resources

Q6.What has protected countries of the new world from wars being imposed on their soil?

A. Oceanic expanse around them B. Mountain ranges C. Deserts D. Political alliances

Q7.In India, what have the Himalayas acted as?

A. Great barriers providing protection B. Major trade routes C. Sources of rivers D. Centers of cultural diffusion

Q8.What did the passes in the Himalayas provide?

A. Routes to migrants and invaders from Central Asia B. Access to sea trade C. Pathways for monsoon winds D. Corridors for wildlife migration

Q9.What has the sea coast of India encouraged?

A. Contact with people from East and Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa B. Isolation from foreign influences C. Development of inland waterways D. Formation of coral reefs

Q10.Which technology helped European countries to colonise a number of countries of Asia and Africa, including India?

A. Navigation technology B. Agricultural technology C. Industrial technology D. Communication technology

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Geography Practice Quiz 94