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Exam: SSC CGL Subject: General Awareness Topic: Geography

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a 'polycentric' regional development model?

A single dominant city or economic hub dictating regional development. Multiple, interconnected centers of economic activity and governance that share influence and foster balanced regional growth. Decentralization without any coordination between different urban centers. The dominance of rural areas over urban centers in development planning.
Q2. Which of the following is not a factor affecting population distribution in a region?

Climate Economic activities Political boundaries Language
Q3. A sudden and violent disturbance in the atmosphere that produces lightning and thunder is a:

Hurricane Tornado Blizzard Thunderstorm
Q4. Which of the following is a social factor affecting settlement patterns?

Altitude Proximity to water bodies Religious beliefs Soil fertility
Q5. Which of the following is a key component of GIS?

Satellite Computer Television Microwave Oven
Q6. What does the term 'georeferencing' mean in GIS?

Storing data in the cloud Assigning geographic coordinates to data Creating 3D maps Sharing data online
Q7. A region with a distinct and shared cultural identity is known as a...

Physical region Climate zone Cultural region Economic zone
Q8. The geodatabase is a data model that can store multiple GIS data models within it, including:

Only Raster Only Vector Raster, Vector, and Network Only TIN
Q9. Which of the following is NOT a component of GIS?

Hardware Software People Satellites
Q10. Which of the following is a critical step in ensuring the success of GIS data integration?

Ignoring data quality Understanding the purpose and requirements of the integrated dataset Using only proprietary software Avoiding metadata
Q11. Which type of cloud, characterized by its high altitude, thinness, and wispy appearance composed of ice crystals, is often an indicator of approaching warm fronts?

Cumulonimbus Altostratus Cirrus Stratocumulus
Q12. What is a large body of air with relatively uniform temperature and humidity called?

Front Jet stream Air mass Cyclone
Q13. When representing the elevation of a terrain using contour lines, the interval between contour lines (contour interval) is a crucial cartographic decision. What is the primary effect of decreasing the contour interval on the visual representation of steepness?

It makes the terrain appear flatter. It makes the terrain appear steeper. It has no effect on the perceived steepness. It only affects the number of contour lines shown.
Q14. What is the main medium of long-distance communication in India?

Postcards Telegrams Internet and Mobile Phones Newspapers
Q15. The 'Sclater's Regions' system for classifying biogeographic realms is primarily based on:

Climate patterns Mammalian distribution Plant communities Geological history
Q16. In a GIS project mapping biodiversity hotspots, what is a crucial, often challenging, aspect of integrating GPS data for species locations?

Ensuring the precision of GPS readings in dense forest canopies where satellite signals are attenuated, and understanding the implications for spatial accuracy in the GIS. Manually digitizing GPS tracks to create administrative boundaries within the GIS, which are then overlaid on biodiversity data. Using GPS to measure the distance between individual plant species, which is then directly inputted into the GIS for analysis. The GIS automatically converts GPS coordinates into species names, eliminating the need for field validation.
Q17. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?

Indonesia Philippines Australia New Zealand
Q18. What does GIS stand for?

Geographical Information System Global Information System Geological Information System Graphical Information System
Q19. Which city is known as the 'City of Seven Hills'?

Rome Lisbon Istanbul Athens
Q20. The concept of 'antecedent moisture condition' is critical in estimating:

The rate of snowmelt The volume of direct runoff from a storm The groundwater table fluctuation The atmospheric pressure

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