Geographical Research Impact in India

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What is the primary objective of geographical research in India?

  1. To understand the physical and human characteristics of India

  2. To identify and address environmental issues

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. To contribute to the economic growth of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geographical research in India aims to understand the physical and human characteristics of the country, including its landforms, climate, vegetation, population, and economic activities.

Which Indian state has the highest number of geographical research institutions?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

West Bengal has the highest number of geographical research institutions in India, including the University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University, and the Indian Statistical Institute.

What is the main focus of geographical research in India?

  1. Physical geography

  2. Human geography

  3. Economic geography

  4. Environmental geography


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Human geography is the main focus of geographical research in India, with a focus on population studies, settlement patterns, and economic activities.

Which Indian geographer is known for his work on the concept of 'drainage density'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S.P. Chatterjee is known for his work on the concept of 'drainage density', which is a measure of the closeness of spacing of streams in a drainage basin.

What is the name of the Indian geographer who proposed the 'theory of peninsular India'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

K.N. Singh proposed the 'theory of peninsular India', which suggests that the Indian Peninsula was formed by the collision of two continental plates.

Which Indian geographer is known for his work on the 'theory of Himalayan uplift'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.L. Singh is known for his work on the 'theory of Himalayan uplift', which suggests that the Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

What is the name of the Indian geographer who proposed the 'theory of Indian monsoons'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S.C. Bose proposed the 'theory of Indian monsoons', which suggests that the Indian monsoons are caused by the differential heating of land and sea.

Which Indian geographer is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian agriculture'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S.P. Chatterjee is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian agriculture', which suggests that Indian agriculture is a product of the interaction between physical and human factors.

What is the name of the Indian geographer who proposed the 'theory of Indian urbanization'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

K.N. Singh proposed the 'theory of Indian urbanization', which suggests that Indian urbanization is a product of the interaction between economic, social, and political factors.

Which Indian geographer is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian industrialization'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.L. Singh is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian industrialization', which suggests that Indian industrialization is a product of the interaction between technological, economic, and political factors.

What is the name of the Indian geographer who proposed the 'theory of Indian transportation'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S.C. Bose proposed the 'theory of Indian transportation', which suggests that Indian transportation is a product of the interaction between physical, economic, and social factors.

Which Indian geographer is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian tourism'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

K.N. Singh is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian tourism', which suggests that Indian tourism is a product of the interaction between natural, cultural, and economic factors.

What is the name of the Indian geographer who proposed the 'theory of Indian environmental issues'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.L. Singh proposed the 'theory of Indian environmental issues', which suggests that Indian environmental issues are a product of the interaction between physical, economic, and social factors.

Which Indian geographer is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian sustainable development'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S.C. Bose is known for his work on the 'theory of Indian sustainable development', which suggests that Indian sustainable development is a product of the interaction between economic, social, and environmental factors.

What is the name of the Indian geographer who proposed the 'theory of Indian geographical research'?

  1. S.P. Chatterjee

  2. K.N. Singh

  3. R.L. Singh

  4. S.C. Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S.P. Chatterjee proposed the 'theory of Indian geographical research', which suggests that Indian geographical research is a product of the interaction between physical, human, and economic factors.

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