GEOGRAPHICAL NICKNAME

GEOGRAPHICAL NICKNAME

Match the following. List-I (a) Dark Continent (b) Roof of the World (c) Country of thousand lakes (d) Pearls Island Lis

The main idea is really simple. In Geographical Nickname, match the following. List-I (a) Dark Continent is always linked with 3 4 1 2. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1997] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Match the following. List-I (a) Niagara falls (b) The land of thousand lakes (c) Eiffel Tower (d) Roof of the World List

You can think of it as a small story. In Geographical Nickname, match the following. List-I (a) Niagara falls happened with 4 3 2 1. That is why 4 3 2 1 is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1994] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following is called as the ‘Land of Morning calm’?

In Geographical Nickname, there is a simple fact that answers this. Which one of the following is called is Korea. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following is called the ‘Pearl of Siberia’?

In simple words, which one of the following is called means Baikal Lake. In Geographical Nickname, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of which one of the following is called and Baikal Lake together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following cities is called ‘Manchester of East’?

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about which of the following cities is called, and in Geographical Nickname the answer is Osaka. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2014] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following is known as the city of the golden gate?

Imagine you are revising Geographical Nickname late at night. The one fact you would underline for which one of the following is known is SanFrancisco. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following cities is known as the ‘city of cities’?

You can think of it as a small story. In Geographical Nickname, which of the following cities is known happened with Venice. That is why Venice is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2012] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following countries is called ‘Garden of Lakes’?

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Geographical Nickname once. Which of the following countries is called is all about Finland. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Finland for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2012] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which country is famous by the name of the land of rising Sun?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about which country is famous by the name, your mind should go straight to Japan. In Geographical Nickname, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1991] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which country is called ‘Land of White Elephants’?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see which country is called ‘Land of White, think Thailand. In Geographical Nickname, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2006] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which city of Turkey is known as the ‘Gateway to the West’?

In simple words, which city of Turkey is known as means Istanbul. In Geographical Nickname, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of which city of Turkey is known as and Istanbul together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPSC (GIC) 2010, 2005] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which State of U.S.A. is also known as the ‘Blue Grass State’?

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about which State of U.S.A. is also known, and in Geographical Nickname the answer is Kentucky. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Mains) 2004] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Geographical Nickname and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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