Geography as a Discipline Geography as a Discipline: Core Concepts Nature of the Discipline Approaches to Studying Geography Dualism in geography initially emerged based on whether the emphasis was placed on physical geography or human geography. The major methodological approaches include: 1. Systematic Approach (General Geography) 2. Regional Approach Branches of Geography (Systematic Approach) I. … Read more
Human Geography: Nature and Scope 1. Core Philosophy of Geography 2. Important Definitions and Geographers For objective questions, it is crucial to match the geographer with their key concepts: 3. Paradigms of Human-Environment Interaction 4. Evolution of Human Geography (Chronology) 5. Schools of Thought (Emerged in the 1970s) 6. Sub-fields and Sister Disciplines Human geography … Read more
1. What are joints defined as in the skeletal system? (A) Points of contact between muscles and blood vessels (B) Points of contact between bones, or between bones and cartilages (C) Only the points where two cartilages meet (D) Structures that generate force for movement Answer Answer: (B) Points of contact between bones, or between … Read more
1. What complex tissue constitutes the vascular bundles along with phloem? (A) Epidermis (B) Cortex (C) Xylem (D) Pith Answer Answer: (C) Xylem 2. In dicotyledonous stems, what is present between the phloem and xylem? (A) Pericycle (B) Endodermis (C) Cambium (D) Mesophyll Answer Answer: (C) Cambium 3. Because of the presence of cambium, what … Read more
1. What percentage of the blood does the fluid matrix called plasma constitute? (A) 45 per cent (B) 55 per cent (C) 90-92 per cent (D) 6-8 per cent Answer Answer: (B) 55 per cent 2. What is the primary constituent of plasma, making up 90-92 per cent of it? (A) Proteins (B) Formed elements … Read more
1. What does the term ‘hydrocarbon’ mean? (A) Compounds of carbon and oxygen only (B) Compounds of carbon and hydrogen only (C) Compounds of hydrogen and oxygen only (D) Compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen Answer Answer: (B) Compounds of carbon and hydrogen only 2. What is the full form of LPG? (A) Light Petroleum … Read more
1. Who synthesised urea from ammonium cyanate in 1828, disproving the ‘vital force’ theory? (A) Berzilius (B) F. Wohler (C) Kolbe (D) Berthelot Answer Answer: (B) F. Wohler 2. Which element possesses the unique property of catenation to form covalent bonds with other atoms of itself? (A) Oxygen (B) Nitrogen (C) Carbon (D) Sulphur Answer … Read more
चार-क्षेत्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था में गुणक विश्लेषण चार-क्षेत्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था में गुणक विश्लेषण (Multiplier Analysis in a Four-Sector Economy) मैक्रोइकॉनॉमिक्स (समष्टि अर्थशास्त्र) में, एक चार-क्षेत्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था को “खुली अर्थव्यवस्था” (Open Economy) कहा जाता है। इसका अर्थ है कि यह अर्थव्यवस्था न केवल अपने देश के भीतर बल्कि बाकी दुनिया के साथ भी व्यापार करती है। इसमें निम्नलिखित चार … Read more
अर्थशास्त्र में गुणांक (Multiplier) – इन्फोग्राफिक जे.एम. कीन्स का सिद्धांत अर्थशास्त्र में गुणांक (Multiplier) कैसे निवेश में एक छोटी सी वृद्धि राष्ट्रीय आय में कई गुना वृद्धि लाती है। 1. अवधारणा (The Concept) गुणांक (K) यह मापता है कि जब किसी अर्थव्यवस्था में नया निवेश (Investment) किया जाता है, तो उसके परिणामस्वरूप कुल राष्ट्रीय आय … Read more