| Post Name | Higher Secondary School Teacher (Geography) |
|---|---|
| Department | Kerala Higher Secondary Education |
| Question Paper Code | 082/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 718/2025 |
| Date of Test | 5 May 2026 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Arrange the following scholars in the correct chronological order
Answer
B. Plato - Aristotle - Eratosthenes - Strabo
2
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. List - I List - II (Book) (Author) 1. Ges-Periodos a. Strabo 2. Meteorologica b. Ptolemy 3. Geographica c. Hecataeus 4. Almagest d. Aristotle
Answer
C. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
3
Who amongst the following are recognised as the founder of mathematical geography ?
Answer
D. Thales and Anaximander
4
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Humanistic geography rejects positivism and quantiļ¬cation in geography. Reason (R): Humanistic geography emphasises the role of the human agency and its creativity in the construction of place space and landscape.
Answer
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
5
Which perspective in geography is associated with Ferdinand de Saussure ?
Answer
D. Structuralism
6
Who amongst the following scholars said āāHistory must be treated geographically and all geography must be treated historicallyāā ?
Answer
A. Herodotus
7
Who among the following geographers have written āāFrontiers in Geographical Teachingsāā ?
Answer
A. Peter Hagget and Richard J. Chorley
8
Which of the following statements regarding Kantās view on origin of Earth is true ?
Answer
D. All of the above
9
Who proposed the concept of uniformitarianism, often expressed as āāthe present is the key to the pastāā ?
Answer
B. James Hutton
10
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the concept of Pratt on isostacy ? (i) It was related to the law of compensation. (ii) The density of plateaus is greater than the density of plains. (iii) The density of plateaus is less than the density of plains. (iv) It supports the law of ļ¬oatation.
Answer
C. Only (i & iii)
11
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding the convergent plate margins ? (i) Two plates moves towards each other. (ii) Oceanic plates slip apart along the mid-oceanic ridges. (iii) There is continuous formation of new crust. (iv) There is subduction of heavier plate margins.
Answer
B. Only (ii & iii)
12
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Hawaiin type of volcano ? (i) Volcano erupt through a central pipe (ii) Volcanoes erupt quietly due to less viscous lava (iii) The most violent and most explosive type of volcano (iv) Lavas when caught by a strong wind glide in the air like red and glowing hairs
Answer
Question Cancelled
13
It involves intermittent sliding of rock fragments, rock blocks or soils downslope along a curved plane caused by rotational movement.
Answer
C. Slump
14
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding the formation of block mountains ? (i) Block mountains are formed due to upward movement of middle block between two normal faults. (ii) Block mountains are formed due to folding of crustal rocks by compressive forces (iii) Block mountains may be formed when the side blocks of two faults move downward whereas the middle block remains stable at its place (iv) Block mountains may be formed when the folding of sedimentary rocks.
Answer
Question Cancelled
15
Who put forward the hillslope cycle theory or the cycle of pediplanation ?
Answer
D. L. C. King
16
Which of the following statements are correct regarding environmental geomorphology ? (i) It deals with the impact of natural processes like volcanism, ļ¬oods and droughts, landslides etc. (ii) It deals with environmental management and disaster reduction (iii) It deals with the human impact on natural processes or environment (iv) It deals with the urban growth and development only
Answer
B. Only (i, ii & iii)
17
The date on which the earth comes closer to the sun, the distance is 147 million kilometres and this position is known as perihelion.
Answer
C. 3rd January
18
What does the letter BWk of Koeppenās climatic classiļ¬cation denotes ?
Answer
A. Arid mid-latitude desert
19
Name the cloud which is transparent, whitish cloud veil of ļ¬brous or smooth appearance, totally or partly covering the sky, and generally producing halo phenomena.
Answer
C. Cirro-stratus
20
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding carbon dioxide and global warming ? (i) Carbon dioxide is presently increasing in concentration at the rate of 0.4% annually . (ii) Carbon dioxide is alone responsible for 60% of the global warming tendency. (iii) Carbon dioxide is opaque to incoming solar radiation and transparent for long wave terrestrial radiation. (iv) Global temperature has increased to 10Ā° C since the last ice age 18,000 years ago.
Answer
C. Only (iii & iv)
21
Hot, dry and dusty winds blowing from Sahara Desert over central Mediterranean and southern Italy in front of an advancing depression.
Answer
D. Sirocco
22
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the relation between weather and diseases ? (i) The high Asthma weeks were associated with a rapid fall in the mean and minimum temperatures. (ii) Measles in the tropical countries occur mostly in the spring season (iii) The greater incidence of diseases like inļ¬uenza and pneumonia in summer in the temperate regions (iv) Malaraia spread by certain species of mosquitoes thrive more in temperate climates
Answer
D. Only (i & ii)
23
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding the formation of hurricanes ? (i) A tropical hurricane is a nearly circular vortex averaging 500 to 600 km in diameter. (ii) The central pressure in a well-developed hurricane may be 500 to 600 millibars lower than the pressure at its outer edge. (iii) The top of the hurricane is marked by divergent airļ¬ow which carries the ascending air away from the storm centre (iv) The core of the hurricane has high pressure centre and winds diverge from the centre.
Answer
B. Only (ii & iv)
24
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the cold front ? (i) A cold front is deļ¬ned as a front along which cold air is invading a warm air zone (ii) The cold air mass is lighter and stays at the upper air whereas warm air mass is denser and remains at the ground. (iii) The cold air remains at the ground and forcibly uplifts the warm air mass (iv) The warm air advances at the cold air to retreat, the zone of transition is called as cold front.
Answer
C. Only (i & iii)
25
Which model explains urban land use in concentric models ?
Answer
C. Burgess model
26
According to the rank-size rule, the second-largest city is
Answer
B. Half the size of ļ¬rst
27
In Central Place Theory, āāthreshold populationāā refers to
Answer
B. Minimum population required to sustain a service
28
Who among the following coined the term Urban fringe ?
Answer
A. T.L. Smith
29
In Central place theory K = 4 represents
Answer
D. Transport principle
30
The sector model of urban land use was proposed by
Answer
B. Hoyt
31
The concept of āmegalopolisā was popularised by
Answer
B. Jean Gottmann
32
Which among the following are considered pull factors of migration ? a) Employment opportunity b) Wars c) Communal riots d) Better standards of life e) Natural disaster
Answer
A. a and d
33
What is the term used to describe the transition zone between two diļ¬erent ecosystems ?
Answer
C. Ecotone
34
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a year is classiļ¬ed as a drought year when the total area aļ¬ected exceeds
Answer
B. 20% of the total geographical area of the country
35
Match the following Environmental Laws in India with their respective years of enactment. List -1 List - 2 a) The Environment (Protection) Act 1. 1980 b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act 2. 1995 c) The Forest (Conservation) Act 3. 1972 d) The National Environmental Tribunal Act 4. 1986 Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Answer
B. a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
36
The term āāecosystemāā was ļ¬rst coined by
Answer
B. A.G. Tansley
37
The phenomenon in which urban areas experience higher temperatures than their surrounding rural areas is known as.
Answer
C. Urban heat island
38
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
Answer
C. Appiko Movement ā Karnataka
39
The term "carbon footprint" refers to
Answer
B. Total greenhouse gas emissions by an individual/activity
40
Which of the following is not a primary function of a map ?
Answer
C. Exact replication of reality
41
Which of the following projections is best suited for polar regions ?
Answer
C. Azimuthal
42
Which of the following statements is/are correct ? (i) Remote sensing is a source of cartographic data (ii) Digital databases allow easy updating (iii) Cartographic data includes only spatial data
Answer
A. Only (i & ii)
43
Typography in cartography refers to
Answer
C. Lettering and text design
44
Which of the following is a global mapping/charting organization ?
Answer
B. International Hydrographic Organization
45
Which of the following statements is/are correct ? (i) Raster data represents continuous phenomena (ii) Vector data is best suited for discrete features (iii) Raster data uses points, lines and polygons
Answer
A. Only (i & ii)
46
Which of the following is the least suitable use of a thematic map ?
Answer
C. Elevation contours
47
Which of the following statements are correct about resource classiļ¬cation ? (i) Ubiquitous resources are found only in limited areas. (ii) Potential resources are not currently utilised. (iii) Non-renewable resources can regenerate naturally in a short time.
Answer
A. Only (ii)
48
The concept of proļ¬t maximization in location theory is associated with
Answer
B. August Lƶsch
49
Which organisation later evolved into the European Union?
Answer
C. EEC (EEF)
50
Which of the following best explains high cropping intensity ?
Answer
B. Repeated cultivation on the same land
51
Which of the following is the core principle of Von ThĆ¼nenās model ?
Answer
B. Cost minimization through distance
52
Which of the following regions is best described as a transition economy zone ?
Answer
C. Russia and Eastern Europe
53
Who proposed the Behavioural Approach?
Answer
A. Allan Pred
54
Agricultural eļ¬ciency is best measured by
Answer
B. Yield per hectare
55
āāRemote sensing is the technique of deriving information about objectives on the surface of the Earth without physically coming into contact with themāā Deļ¬nition given by
Answer
A. National Remote sensing agency
56
Which type of Remote sensing represents the single band of visible spectrum to produce black and white images ?
Answer
D. Panchromatic
57
Match The Following in Correct Sequences. A B a. IRS i. USA b. Land sat ii. France c. Spot iii. India d. Sentinal- 2 iv. EU
Answer
B. a- iii b- i c- ii d- iv
58
Match The Following in Correct Sequences. A B a. Hyperspectral i. Single band Black and white photography b. Panchromatic ii. 3-15 discrete bands c. Multispectral iii. Captures thousands of narrow spectral bands d. Thermal infrared iv. Measures heat not light
Answer
D. a- iii b-i c-ii d-iv
59
Expand NDVI
Answer
C. Normalized Diļ¬erence Vegetation Index
60
__________ is the father of GIS ?
Answer
D. Roger Tomlinson
61
To create a 300 meter zone around a river, which tool is required ?
Answer
C. Buļ¬er
62
Expand SAGA
Answer
A. System for Automated Geoscientiļ¬c Analysis
63
Which is not the type of Unconformities
Answer
Question Cancelled
64
Which river was diverted and caused massive ļ¬ooding during the landslide in Mundakkai on July 2024 ?
Answer
C. Iruvazhinji Puzha River
65
How many major East - ļ¬owing rivers are found in Kerala ?
Answer
C. 03
66
What is the approximate length of the coastline of Kerala ?
Answer
C. 600 KM
67
Which district has the largest forest area in Kerala ?
Answer
D. Idukki
68
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board was constituted under which Act ?
Answer
B. PNGRB Act, 2006
69
Which district in Kerala is considered the āāGateway of Keralaāā due to the gap in the Western Ghats ?
Answer
A. Palakkad
70
Which National park in Kerala is famous for the conservation of the endangered Lion-Tailed Macaque ?
Answer
B. Silent Valley National park
71
What does the term "feedback loop" signify in the context of assessment and evaluation ?
Answer
A. A continuous process of providing feedback throughout the learning period
72
What is the primary purpose of formative assessment in an evaluation system ?
Answer
B. Providing feedback during the learning process
73
How does the concept of "Inclusive Education" align with eļ¬ective teaching practices ? i. By excluding students with diverse needs ii. By accommodating and valuing the diversity of all students iii. By focusing solely on advanced learners
Answer
B. only ii
74
What does the acronym "STEM" represent in the context of education ?
Answer
C. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
75
How does the concept of "Blooms Taxonomy" contribute to instructional design ? i. By promoting a single level of cognitive engagement ii. By categorizing cognitive skills into hierarchical levels iii. By emphasizing rote memorization
Answer
B. Only ii
76
In a research context, what does reliability refer to ?
Answer
A. The consistency and stability of measurement
77
What is plagiarism in the context of research ethics ?
Answer
C. Unauthorized use of others' work without proper attribution
78
What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent in research ?
Answer
C. To respect participants' autonomy and rights
79
What is the initial step in the research process ?
Answer
D. Identifying the research problem
80
What characterizes a longitudinal research design ?
Answer
C. Data collected over an extended period from the same subjects
81
Which of the following statement is/are correct about the suspension of fundamental rights ? i. Parliament can suspend fundamental rights by passing a law with a two-third majority ii. During an emergency, the President, by order, can suspend the enforcement of some fundamental rights iii. By the proclamation of emergency issued on the ground of war or external aggression, all fundamental rights are automatically suspended iv. Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended
Answer
C. Only ii
82
Match the following Articles in the Constitution with suitable provisions. a. Article 124 i. Extension of jurisdiction of High Court to Union territories b. Article 136 ii. Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court c. Article 230 iii. Constitution of Supreme Court d. Article 224 iv. Appointment of additional and acting judges in High Court by the President
Answer
D. a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
83
Assertion (A) : The Legislature of a state or High Court has no role in the removal of the Governor. Reason (R) : No Governor can be removed from the oļ¬ce till the completion of ļ¬ve year.
Answer
C. (A) is true but (R) is false
84
Which of the following features has been correctly listed about Centre- State relations in India ? i. Constitution ensures equal representation of states in Rajya Sabha. ii. Legislative and executive powers are divided between Central Government and State Governments. iii. Union Parliament can make any law for implementing international treaties and agreements without the state's consent, even if the subjects are covered in the State List. iv. If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution, supported by one-third of members present and voting, that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest, then parliament can make laws on any subject in the
Answer
C. Only ii and iii
85
The Chairman and the members of the UPSC shall only be removed from oļ¬ce, on the ground of misbehaviour, by an order of
Answer
C. the President on the report of Supreme Court
86
Arrange the formation of following commissions in chronological order. i. National Human Rights Commission ii. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights iii. National Commission for Women iv. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Answer
B. iii, i, iv, ii
87
How parliament can amend a list in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India
Answer
D. The amendment Bill passed in both Houses of Parliament by two third majority of members present and voting and a majority of total membership. Ratiļ¬cation by not less than half of State Legislatures are also required
88
Which of the following statements about the duration of State Emergency is correct ? i. The proclamation, under Article 356, will cease to operate at the expiry of two months unless both houses of the Parliament have approved it before that period. ii. A proclamation issued under Article 356 can be in force normally for one year at a stretch. iii. Parliament can extend the period of State emergency beyond one year, if the Election Commission certiļ¬es that it is necessary on account of the diļ¬culties in holding the general elections to Legislative Assembly of the concerned state. iv. Parliament can extend the period of State Emergency beyond one year if a proclamation of emergency under Article 352 is in operation.
Answer
Question Cancelled
89
Originally Preamble was not considered as a part of constitution. But the Supreme Court held that it was a part of Constitution. The Supreme Court gave this verdict in which of the following case ?
Answer
A. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
90
Which of the following statement is/are not the objective of Right to Information Act ? i. to empower the citizens ii. to promote transparency and accountability in the working of government iii. to make our democracy work for the people in the real sense iv. to have time bound redressal of grievances of citizen
Answer
C. Only iv
91
Swami Vagbhatananda denounced caste barriers and idol worship and exhorted his followers to abjure such practices. He was the founder of
Answer
B. Atma Vidya Sangham
92
The ļ¬rst full ļ¬edged Malayalam work printed in the language using Malayalam types was
Answer
B. Samkshepa Vedartham
93
The famous Kerala reform leader K. Ayyappan is related with i. Popularised the idea of Misrabhojanam. ii. Promoted women education. iii. Encouraged Gender Equality. iv. Founded Sahodara Sangham.
Answer
D. All are correct
94
"Enlighten through education and strengthen by union" who said these words ?
Answer
B. Sri Narayana Guru
95
With regard to the incident Gandhiji said, "A miracle of modern times and a smriti which is the people's charter of spiritual emancipation".
Answer
B. Temple entry proclamation
96
Proclamation of Free Primary Education in 1817 is remarkable in the education sector. The proclamation was during the reign of
Answer
C. Gouri Parvathy Bhai
97
Nalappat Narayana Menon has immortalised himself in Malayalam poetry by his beautiful elegy
Answer
B. Kannunirtulli
98
As a part of the campaign for eradication of untouchability a Satyagraha was organised during the period of December-April 1948 and it evoked the willing participation of princes of Royal families of Cochin. Which Satyagraha was mentioned above ?
Answer
C. Paliyam Satyagraha
99
The news paper Swadesabhimani, was owned by
Answer
B. Abdul Khadir Maulavi
100
Royal proclamation of July 26, 1859 is related to
Answer
C. Shanar Agitation
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