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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?

  • Derived from Latin 'geographia'
  • From the Arabic word 'جغرافيا' (jughrafiya)
  • Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
  • Rooted in Sanskrit as 'भूगोल' (Bhugol)

What does geography as a field of science seek to understand?

  • Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
  • The behavior of celestial bodies
  • The properties of metals and minerals
  • The chemical composition of the Earth's atmosphere

Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?

  • Aristotle (384–322 BC)
  • Plato (428/427 or 424/423–348/347 BC)
  • Socrates (470/469–399 BC)
  • Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)

What has geography been described as?

<p>A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To what time period does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?

<p>9th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total forest cover of Andhra Pradesh?

<p>22,862 km2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two rivers are the largest in Andhra Pradesh?

<p>Krishna and Godavari (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park located?

<p>Visakhapatnam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region of Andhra Pradesh is home to dense tropical forests?

<p>Eastern Ghats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What wildlife is found in the varied diversity of fauna in Andhra Pradesh?

<p>Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, hyenas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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