Geographical Techniques

JKPSC Assistant Professor (Geography) · Geography · 48 practice questions with answers and explanations: 9 Easy, 38 Medium, 1 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

The Mercator projection is a:

  1. Azimuthal projection
  2. Cylindrical projection
  3. Conical projection
  4. Zenithal projection
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Answer: B. It distorts areas near the poles.

Sample Easy question 2

The conversion of 'Representative Fraction' 1:100000 to a statement on the map gives 1 cm equals:

  1. 100 km
  2. 100 m
  3. 10 km
  4. 1 km
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Answer: D. 100,000 cm = 1 km.

Sample Easy question 3

The imaginary line at 0° longitude is the:

  1. Equator
  2. Tropic of Cancer
  3. Prime Meridian
  4. Date line
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Answer: C. It passes through Greenwich.

Sample Medium question 4

Indian Standard Time is based on the meridian of:

  1. 68° E
  2. 90° E
  3. 82°30′ E
  4. 77° E
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Answer: C. It is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

Sample Medium question 5

Remote sensing is the science of obtaining information about objects:

  1. By touching
  2. By digging
  3. Without direct contact
  4. By interviews
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Answer: C. Using sensors on satellites or aircraft.

Sample Medium question 6

The Greenwich meridian is also the:

  1. Zero degree longitude
  2. Tropic of Capricorn
  3. Equator
  4. Arctic Circle
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Answer: A. It is the reference for longitudes.

Sample Hard question 7

The Survey of India was established in:

  1. 1947
  2. 1900
  3. 1857
  4. 1767
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Answer: D. It is the oldest scientific department of the Government of India.

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