Question 1

What does the term 'Geography' literally mean in Greek?

Accepted Answer

The term 'Geography' is derived from two Greek words: 'geo' meaning earth and 'graphos' meaning description. Therefore, it literally means the description of the earth.

Question 2

Who coined the term 'Geographia'?

Accepted Answer

The term 'Geographia' was coined by Eratosthenes, a Greek scholar, in the third century BC.

Question 3

Which of the following elements is considered abiotic?

Accepted Answer

Abiotic elements refer to non-living components of the environment, such as relief, climate, soil, and water. Plants and animals are biotic elements.

Question 4

Which branch of physical geography deals with the study of landforms, their evolution, and related processes?

Accepted Answer

Geomorphology is the branch of physical geography that focuses on the study of landforms, their evolution, and the processes that shape them.

Question 5

What is the primary concern of Geography as a discipline?

Accepted Answer

Geography is primarily concerned with the study of spatial variations and the interaction between human societies and their natural environment.

Geography as a Discipline — MP Board Class 11 Geography Important Questions & Revision Notes