Geographical Education in India

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Which of the following is the oldest geographical society in India?

  1. Indian Geographical Society

  2. National Geographical Society of India

  3. Geographical Society of India

  4. Association of Indian Geographers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Geographical Society was established in 1933 and is the oldest geographical society in India.

Which of the following is the premier institute for geographical research and education in India?

  1. National Institute of Advanced Studies

  2. Indian Institute of Science

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University

  4. University of Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is an autonomous research institution in Bangalore, India. It was established in 1988 and is the premier institute for geographical research and education in India.

Which of the following is the largest geographical society in India?

  1. Indian Geographical Society

  2. National Geographical Society of India

  3. Geographical Society of India

  4. Association of Indian Geographers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Association of Indian Geographers (AIG) is the largest geographical society in India with over 3,000 members.

Which of the following is the most popular geography textbook in India?

  1. Certificate Physical and Human Geography

  2. Fundamentals of Physical Geography

  3. Principles of Human Geography

  4. Economic Geography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Leong is the most popular geography textbook in India. It is used by students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Which of the following is the most popular geography journal in India?

  1. Indian Journal of Geography

  2. National Geographical Journal of India

  3. Geographical Review of India

  4. Journal of the Indian Geographical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Journal of Geography is the most popular geography journal in India. It is published by the Indian Geographical Society and contains articles on all aspects of geography.

Which of the following is the most important geographical conference in India?

  1. Indian Geography Congress

  2. National Geography Conference

  3. Geographical Society of India Conference

  4. Association of Indian Geographers Conference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Geography Congress is the most important geographical conference in India. It is held every year and brings together geographers from all over the country to discuss the latest research and developments in geography.

Which of the following is the most important geographical award in India?

  1. National Geographical Society of India Award

  2. Geographical Society of India Award

  3. Association of Indian Geographers Award

  4. Indian Geographical Society Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geographical Society of India Award is the most important geographical award in India. It is given to geographers who have made significant contributions to the field of geography.

Which of the following is the most important geographical museum in India?

  1. National Museum of Natural History

  2. Indian Museum

  3. Victoria Memorial Hall

  4. Salar Jung Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of Natural History is the most important geographical museum in India. It contains exhibits on all aspects of natural history, including geography.

Which of the following is the most important geographical library in India?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Indian National Science Library

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University Library

  4. University of Delhi Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Library of India is the most important geographical library in India. It contains a large collection of books, journals, and maps on all aspects of geography.

Which of the following is the most important geographical research center in India?

  1. National Institute of Advanced Studies

  2. Indian Institute of Science

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University

  4. University of Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is the most important geographical research center in India. It conducts research on all aspects of geography and publishes its findings in journals and books.

Which of the following is the most important geographical education center in India?

  1. National Institute of Advanced Studies

  2. Indian Institute of Science

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University

  4. University of Delhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is the most important geographical education center in India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in geography and conducts research on all aspects of geography.

Which of the following is the most important geographical society in India?

  1. Indian Geographical Society

  2. National Geographical Society of India

  3. Geographical Society of India

  4. Association of Indian Geographers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Geographical Society (IGS) is the most important geographical society in India. It was founded in 1933 and has over 3,000 members. The IGS publishes the Indian Journal of Geography and organizes conferences and workshops on various aspects of geography.

Which of the following is the most important geographical journal in India?

  1. Indian Journal of Geography

  2. National Geographical Journal of India

  3. Geographical Review of India

  4. Journal of the Indian Geographical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Journal of Geography (IJG) is the most important geographical journal in India. It is published by the Indian Geographical Society and contains articles on all aspects of geography. The IJG is a peer-reviewed journal and is indexed in major international databases.

Which of the following is the most important geographical conference in India?

  1. Indian Geography Congress

  2. National Geography Conference

  3. Geographical Society of India Conference

  4. Association of Indian Geographers Conference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Geography Congress (IGC) is the most important geographical conference in India. It is held every year and brings together geographers from all over the country to discuss the latest research and developments in geography. The IGC is organized by the Indian Geographical Society.

Which of the following is the most important geographical award in India?

  1. National Geographical Society of India Award

  2. Geographical Society of India Award

  3. Association of Indian Geographers Award

  4. Indian Geographical Society Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geographical Society of India Award (NGSI Award) is the most important geographical award in India. It is given to geographers who have made significant contributions to the field of geography. The NGSI Award is given by the National Geographical Society of India.

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