C.S.

E-Mains 1997 1 of 3

GEOGRAPHY

PAPER - I
1. On the outline map of India provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in
your answer book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them :
(a) Mettur Dam
(b) Kaziranga Park
(c) Loktak Lake
(d) Puri
(e) Vindhyan Mountains
(f) Mahanadi
(g) Itanagar
(h) Haldia
(i) Sunderbans
(j) Khetri copper mines
OR
On the world map provided, mark to following and write in more than ten words in your answer
book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:
(a) Lake Erie
(b) Black Forest
(c) New York
(d) Jamaica
(e) Falkland Island
(f) Winnipeg
(g) Lake Mansarovar
(h) Tigris River
(i) Sharjah
(j) Areas of Mediterranean climate in Africa
2. Write short notes on any three of the following (each answer should be in about 200 words):
(a) Buffer zone
(b) Marine resources, biotic, mineral and energy resources.
(c) Weathering and soil formation
(d) Rural-urban fringe

SECTION A
3. Discuss the concept of polycyclic landforms and present an analytical study of the polycyclic
landforms of a selected region.
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4. Define air masses. How do they originate? Classify them and state the characteristics of anyone
type.
5. Examine critically .the theories of the formation of coral reefs and atolls.

SECTION B
6. "Water is a scarce resource in plenty." Comment and discuss its importance in the balanced habitate
development. Support your answer with examples from Asia.
7. Critically examine Alfred Weler's Theory of the Location of Industries.
8. Critically examine the concept of dualism with special reference to physical versus human
geography.
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PAPER - II
SECTION A

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each

(a) Discuss the origin and main geomorphic feature of Thar Desert of India
(b) Examine the significance of social forestry in the rural economy of India.
(c) Examine the genesis of racial diversity in India,
(d) Discuss the impact of green revolution on the agricultural production in India.
2. Critically examine the factors affecting the distributional pattern of population in India.
3. Evaluate the nature of ecological problem in India and suggest measures for their measurement.
4. Divide Peninsular India into agricultural regions. Explain the basis of such a regionalisation.

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Analyse the locational pattern of cement industry in India.
(b) Examine the census concept of urban areas in India.
(c) Discuss the nature of commodity flows in India.
(d) Evaluate the benefits of Block Level development planning in India.
6. Critically examine the locational pattern and trend of production of forest based industries in India.
7. Draw a sketch map of India showing major river basins. Examine the feasibility of the concept of
river basins as a planning unit.
8. Explain the basis and consequences of the establishment and implementation of recommendations of
the State Re-organisation Commission in India since 1950s.
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PAPER - I
1. On the outline map of India provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in
your answer-book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them :
(a) Hirakund Dam
(b) Konkan Coast
(c) Satpura Range
(d) Narmada River
(e) Lava Region
(f) Paradip Port
(g) Visakhapatnam
(h) Lucknow
(i) Chilka Lake
(j) Bangalore
OR
On the World map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your
answer-book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them :
(a) Caspian Sea
(b) Hwang Ho River
(c) Gulf of Oman
(d) Madagascar Island
(e) Appalachian Mountain
(f) Gibson Desert
(g) Sicily Island
(h) Palk Strait
(i) Dogger Bank
(j) Amazon River
2. Write short notes on any three of the following (each answer should be in about 200 words):
(a) Soil genesis
(b) Geomorphic processes
(c) Locational Triangle
(d) Types of Farming
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SECTION A
3. Discuss the concept of volcanicity and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics explains the
mechanism of volcanism and volcanic eruptions.
4. Discuss the nature and composition of earth's atmosphere.
5. Explain and illustrate the submarine relief of the Atlantic Ocean.

SECTION B
6. What is understood by quantification in Geography? Discuss the significance of quantification in
modern geographical studies with examples.
7. Explain the term resource management. Discuss its relevance in the context of global resource
scarcity and the future of mankind.
8. Examine the impact of advanced agricultural technology on environment. Support your answer with
examples
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PAPER - II
SECTION A

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each

(a) Evaluate the feasibility of the proposed Ganga-Cauveri drainage link.
(b) Discuss the role of institutional factors in the efficiency and productivity of agriculture in
India.
(c) Examine the resources of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
(d) Bring out the present-day position of exploitation and processing of nuclear minerals in India.
2. Critically examine the problems and prospects of tribal areas in India.
3. Discuss the cropping patterns in different agricultural regions of India.
4. Examine the pattern of distribution and mode of exploitation of bauxite in India.

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each
(a) Examine the importance of industrial estates in India.
(b) Discuss the geographical control of rural settlement pattern in India.
(c) Explain the role of railways as a unifying factor in Indian economy.
(d) Discuss the geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean area.
6. Bring out the trends in the development of fertilizer industry in India.
7. Discuss the concept of city region and referring to Indian cities, examine critically functional
indicators used for delimiting the city region.
8. Discuss the role of languages in regional consciousness and national integration in India.
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PAPER - I

1. On the outline map of India provided, mark the following, and also write in your answer-book in not
more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them :
(a) Farakka barrage
(b) Kavaratti
(c) Manali-leh highway
(d) Majuli riverain island
(e) Rajmahal hills
(f) Palghat gap
(g) Chhattisgarh plain
(h) Luni river
(i) Karwar
(j) Anandpur Sahib
OR
On the outline map of World provided, mark the following, and also write in your answer-book in
not more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them :
(a) Greenwich
(b) Caribbean Sea
(c) Eritrea
(d) West Bank
(e) Dakshin Gangotri
(f) Vatican City State
(g) Great Dividing Range
(h) Tai-pei
(i) Alaska
(j) Chagai hills
2. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Cs type of climate, as per Koeppen's .classification
(b) Submarine canyons
(c) Gravity model
(d) Primate city
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SECTION A

3. Bring out the distinctions between the 'continental drift' theory and the 'plate tectonics' theory.
4. Make a comparative study of the tropical and temperate cyclones.
5. Discuss the relevance of 'watershed', as an ecosystem for the purpose of sustainable development.

SECTION B

6. Describe the sequence of major paradigm shifts in geo- graphic thought during the twentieth century.
7. Bring out the contrast between the internal structure of the pre-industrial and industrial cities.
8. How far do the patterns of economic development and those of human development correspond with
each other in the world? Illustrate your answer with examples.
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PAPER - II
SECTION A

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:

(a) Explain the rise of Himalayan ranges.
(b) Elucidate the mechanism of the Indian Monsoon.
(c) Examine the need of conservation of biotic resources in India.
(d) Discuss the genesis of ethnic and racial diversities in India.
2. Write an essay on the role of animal husbandry and household industries in the development of rural
economy in India.
3. Discuss the factors for the localization of either the cement or the cotton textile industry in India and
analyse the pattern of its distribution.
4. Critically examine the role of infrastructural and institutional factors in the recent transformation of
Indian agriculture.

SECTION B

5. Write short notes in about 200 words each on any three of the following:
(a) Role of rural market centres in fostering intra and inter-regional trade in India.
(b) Hierarchical pattern of Indian towns,
(c) Nature and utility of multi-level planning in India
(d) Regional consciousness versus national integration in India.
6. Explain, with suitable examples and sketch-maps the distribution of various patterns of rural
settlements in India.
7. Analyse the causes of regional disparities in the economic development of India and suggest
measures for their removal.
8. Critically examine the complementary and competitive character of the Indian rail-routes and the
road network.
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GEOGRAPHY

PAPER - I
SECTION A
1. On the supplied outline map of the world mark any TEN of the following and also write in your
answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than TEN words :-
(a) Addis Ababa
(b) Vladivostok
(c) Mt. Cotopaxi
(d) Mt. Gunnbjorn
(e) Pidurutalagala
(f) Amu Darya
(g) Long Island
(h) Nubian Desert
(i) Karkloof Waterfall
(j) Yellow Sea
(k) Great Bear Lake
(l) Well and Canal
2. With reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics, explain the origin and growth of the young Fold
Mountain Systems of the world.
3. Give an account of the types and distribution of precipitation on the surface of the earth.
4. Discuss the causes and consequences of environmental degradation and highlight the related
conservation measures.

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following (each answer should be in about 200 words) :
(a) T-S diagram
(b) Soil Profile
(c) Rank-Size Rule
(d) The limits to growth.
6. Discuss the causes and consequences of population migration in the world.
7. Explain the basis and applicability of Christallar's Central Place Theory. Bring out the recent
modifications.
8. What is a region? Discuss the types of regions and-the methods of regionalization.
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PAPER - II
SECTION A
1. Draw an outline map of India covering the major portion of a page of your answer-book and mark on
it ten of the following entries:
(i) Cauvery
(ii) Narmada river
(iii) Chilka lake
(iv) Nagarjunsagar
(v) Agra
(vi) Cochin
(vii) Satpura range
(viii) Aravalli hills
(ix) Bombay High
(x) Kaziranga National Park
(xi) Kargil region
(iiu) National Highway No. 7
2. Describe the structure and relief features of Peninsular India.
3. Analyse the distribution of population in India in the perspective of natural resources and identify the
over-populated and under-populated regions in the country.
4. Discuss the growth, location and distribution of Iron and Steel Industry in India.

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Explain the concept of multi-level planning in India.
(b) Analyse the recent trends in Indian International Trade.
(c) Examine the National Forest Policy of India.
(d) Discuss the environmental impact of the growth of slums in Indian cities.
6. Describe the salient characteristics of the morphology of Indian cities.
7. Analyse the role of India in the geo-politics of the Indian Ocean Region.
8. Give a reasoned account of either flood hazards or drought hazards occurring in India, and also
suggest measures for controlling them.
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PAPER - I
SECTION A
1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your
answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than ten words:
(6 × 10 = 60)
(a) Bandung
(b) Alice Springs
(c) Mekong River
(d) Gulf of Oman
(e) Timor Island
(f) Kara Sea
(g) Atlas Mountains
(h) Gulf of Bothnia
(i) Agulhas Current
(j) Mariana Trench
(k) Lake District
(l) Shiraz
2. Present a critical analysis of the theory of Isostasy. 60
3. Discuss the concept of air masses and present their classification. 60
4. Discuss the concept, components and functioning of an ecosystem. 60

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any three of the following (Each answer should be in 200 words:
(20 × 3 = 60)
(a) Agro-forestry
(b) Radical Approach in Human Geography
(c) Concept of optimum population
(d) Formation of coral reefs
6. Examine the spatial patterns of development disparity prevailing in the world. 60
7. Critically examine the role of growth centers and growth poles in regional development process. 60
8. Discuss the concept and application of systems analysis in Human Geography. 60
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GEOGRAPHY
PAPER - II
SECTION A
1. Mark on the outpoint map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 30 words) on the geographical significance of each entry.
6 × 10 = 60
(i) Harishchandra Range
(ii) Bhima river
(iii) Semi-arid climatic zone
(iv) Manas National Park
(v) Anai Mudi
(vi) Sambhar lake
(vii) Digboi oilfield
(viii) Baghelkhand
(ix) National Highway No. 8
(x) Anjar
(xi) Red and Yellow soil areas
(xii) Minicoy island
2. Discuss the relief features of Indian Northern Plains. 60
3. Examine the geographical basis of agro-climatic planning regions of India. 60
4. Describe the growth, characteristics and distribution pat tern of India’s industrial regions. 60

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 = 60)
(a) Elucidate the sex and age structure of the population of India.
(b) Give a brief account of the second-order regions of India’s Peninsular Plateau.
(c) Explain the sequence of vegetation zones of the Himalayas.
(d) Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the distribution of Hill Stations of
India.
6. Discuss the geopolitical importance of India’s Land Boundaries. 60
7. Explain the concept of watershed and its utility in land management. 60
8. Explain the geographical characteristics of the regional distribution of earthquakes in India. 60
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PAPER - I
SECTION A
1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your
answer script the most significant aspect of every one of them in not more than ten words each:
10 × 6 = 60
(a) Adams Bridge
(b) Appalachian Mountains
(c) Bohemia
(d) Chechnya
(e) Golden Triangle
(f) Great Artesian Basin
(g) Labrador Current
(h) Lesotho
(i) Patagonia
(j) Sahel
(k) Tasmania
(l) Yucatan Peninsula
2. Provide a critique of the ‘geographical cycle’ model, propounded by Davis. 60
3. Discuss the criteria which Thomthwaite adopted for his 1948 classification of world climates. 60
4. Write in detail on the concept of biosphere as an ecosystem. 60

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any three of the following iii about 200 words each:
(3 × 20 = 60)
(a) Geosyncline
(b) Neo – environmentalism
(c) Isolated states
(d) Rimland Theory
6. Bring out the main points of difference between the central places theories of Chris taller and Losch.
60
7. Write an essay on ‘sustainable development’ from the perspective of geography. 60
8. To what extend do the regional patterns of economic development and human development in the
world correspond with each other? Highlight situations of departure, in particular.
60
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PAPER - II
SECTION A
1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any TEN of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspect of each entry
(6 x 10 = 60)
(i) Blue Mountain
(ii) Tawa river
(iii) Dallirajhara mines
(iv) Marmugao
(v) Coimbatore
(vi) Kodaikanal
(vii) Wular lake
(viii) Rourkela
(ix) Konkan railway
(x) Laterite soils
(xi) Gulf of Mannar
(xii) Rana Pratap Sagar
2. Explain the origin, mechanism and characteristics of Summer Monsoon in India. 60
3. Critically evaluate the dual impacts of green revolution in India. 60
4. Discuss the oil and natural gas pipeline networks in India. Highlight their complementary role in
regional development. 60

SECTION B
5. Answer arty THREE of the following in about 200 words each:
20 × 3 = 60
(a) Account for the present distributional pattern of population density in India.
(b) Analyze the role of policy of liberalization on industrial landscape of India.
(c) Discuss the salient features of Cauvery Water Award.
(d) Elucidate the role of Tribal Development Blocks in development of Tribal areas.
6. Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of earthquake disaster. 60
7. In what way the language, religion and tradition can form the basis of cultural regionalization of
India? Elaborate. 60
8. Give a reasoned account of regional disparities in economic development in India and bring out the
contribution of decentralized planning in solving this problem
60
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PAPER - I
SECTION A
1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any TEN of the following and also write in
your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than TEN words :
(10 × 6 = 60)
(a) Stewart Island
(b) Shibeli River
(c) Asuncion
(d) Catskill mountains
(e) North Cape
(f) Cape York Peninsula
(g) Tsugaru Strait
(h) Izmir
(i) Bay of Plenty
(j) Gulf of Darien
(k) Uranium City
(l) Zagreb.
2. Explain the sequential development of landforms associated with the coastal areas. 60
3. Discuss the mechanism and significance of tricellular meridional circulation of atmosphere. 60
4. Present a concise account of bottom relief of the Indian Ocean. 60

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following in about 200 words each:
(3 × 20 = 60)
(a) Genesis of Soils
(b) Environmental Pollution
(c) Concept of limits to growth
(d) Regional imbalance
6. Present a critical analysis of human and welfare approaches in Human Geography. 60
7. Examine the concept of sphere of urban influence and discuss the qualitative and quantitative
methods used in its delimitation. 60
8. Critically examine the stages of Economic Growth Model propounded by Rostov. Illustrate your
answer with suitable examples. 60
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PAPER - II
SECTION A
1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspect of each entry
(6 × 10 = 60)
(i) Loktak Lake
(ii) Elephanta Island
(iii) Kali Sindh River
(iv) Ranikhet
(v) Girnar Hills
(vi) Alwaye
(vii) Shillong Plateau
(viii) Kolar Gold Mines
(ix) Salem
(x) Rohtang Pass
(xi) Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar
(xii) New Mangalore
2. Highlight the salient differences between the Himalayan and the Peninsular drainage systems. 60
3. Give an account of the success and prospects of Blue Revolution with comments on its impacts on
rural economy of India. 60
4. Discuss the growing importance of ports in foreign trade of India. 60

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in 200- words each:
20 × 3 = 60
(a) Discuss the census definition of urban areas in India
(b) Explain the concept of Command Area Development in respect of Multi-Purpose Projects of
India.
(c) Identify the drought-prone areas of India and discuss the measures of their development.
(d) Make an appraisal of the role of India in the geopolitics of the Indian Ocean.
6. Discuss the programmes and policy of development of dry areas in India. 60
7. Present an account of the experience of regional planning in India in the context of Damodar Valley.
60
8. Explain the causes of regional disparities in economic development of India. 60
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PAPER - I
SECTION A
1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you, mark any ten of the following and also write in
your answer script the most significant aspect of every one of them in not more than ten words each:
(10 × 6 = 60)
(a) Andes
(b) Bamian
(c) Cape Horn
(d) Darwin
(e) Fiji
(f) Great Lakes
(g) Iberian Peninsula
(h) Maastricht
(i) Nunavut
(j) Pyrenees
(k) Sinai
(l) Kalahari
2. Describe the landforms which are products of endogenetic forces.
3. How would the impact of global warming differ from one part of the earth to another? Give a
reasoned account.
4. Discuss the mid-Atlantic Ridge in terms of its origin, extent and relief.

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (60)
(a) Peneplain
(b) Pelagic deposits
(c) Potential evapotranspiration
(d) Growth pole
6. To what extent are the heartlands and rim land theories helpful in understanding the world political
situation today? Express your opinion clearly (60)
7. Discuss various strategies for correcting regional imbalances. (60)
8. Distinguish between radical and welfare approaches in geographic studies. (60)
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PAPER - II
SECTION A
1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any TEN of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of each entry
(6 × 10 = 60)
(i) Gulf of Kachchh
(ii) Indravati river
(iii) Mount Abu
(iv) Ganga river waterway from Allahabad
(v) Dhauladhar range
(vi) Kudremukh
(vii) Gulmarg
(viii) Black soils
(ix) Nagarjun Sagar
(x) Bhuj
(xi) Rajrappa Fall
(xii) Dimapur.
2. Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions
of India, especially with reference to Stamp’s climatic regionalization. (60)
3. Identify the important biotic-resource regions of India. Highlight, in brief the problems and remedial
measures of biotic-resource conservation in India. (60)
4. Give a comparative account of the development of River Water Transport in pre-colonial and post-
independence periods in India. Highlight the role of River Transport in regional development. (60)

SECTION B
5. Answer any THREE of the following in about 200 words each:
(20 × 3 = 60)
(a) Evaluate the population policy of India and examine its relevance to the nation’s population
control.
(b) How do slums develop? Give concrete suggestions for their improvement.
(c) Write an essay on the origin, dimensions and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute.
(d) Evaluate the concept of sustainable growth and development.
6. “Economic characteristics of an area exert a much more direct effect upon its population patterns
than do the physical characteristic.” Explain with examples. (60)
7. Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of flood-hazards in middle and lower Ganga
plain.
8. Examine the regional development policy of India in various Five Year Plans. (60)
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PAPER - I
SECTION A

1. On the outline map of the World supplied to you, mark any ten of the following and also write in
your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than 10 words:
(6 x 10 = 60)
(a) Taipei
(b) Bern
(c) Lake Balaton
(d) Port Louis
(e) Great Barrier Reef
(f) Leeds
(g) Broken Hill
(h) Nova Scotia
(i) Madrid
(j) Moluccas
(k) Graz
(l) Mosul
2. "Structure is a dominant control factor in the evolution of landforms;" Discuss with suitable
examples. (60)
3. Discuss the main features of the climatic classification system evolved by Koppen. Also point out its
anomalies. (60)
4. Bring out the major problems of environmental pollution at global scale and suggest measures to
check it. (60)

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 x 3 = 60)
(a) Role of seismic waves in the study of earth's interior
(b) Soil erosion and conservation
(c) A real differentiation
(d) Concept of primate city
6. Examine the Heart-land theory, and assess its merits and demerits. (60)
7. Discuss Weber's theory of industrial location, and assess its relevance in the present-day context.
(60)
8. What is a region? Discuss the methods of regionalization. (60)
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PAPER - II
SECTION A
1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries: (6 x 10 = 60)
(I) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
(II) Chandra Bhaga River
(III) Kaimur Range
(IV) Dalhousie
(V) Ganga Sagar
(VI) Indira Point
(VI) Cardamom Hills
(VII) Bombay High
(IX) Nag Pahar
(X) Gersoppa Falls
(XI) Pulicat Lake
(XII) Kakinada
2. "Non-conventional energy is the energy of the future in India." Justify this statement. (60)
3. Present an account of the success and constraints of White Revolution in India. (60)
4. What is the Golden Quadrilateral? Discuss the progress made in its execution and impacts on Indian
economy. (60)

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(3 x 20 = 60)
(a) Identify the tribal of India and highlight their important problems.
(b) Discuss briefly the principal types of rural settlements in India.
(c) Elucidate the concept of sustainable growth and development.
(d) Discuss Panchayati Raj as a measure of decentralized planning in India.
6. Give an account of the distribution of flood-prone areas of India and the programmes and policy of
controlling the impact of floods in the country.
(60)
7. Examine the relationship between geography and regional planning.
(60)
8. Discuss the experience of regional planning in India in the context of the National Capital Region.
(60)
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PAPER - I
SECTION A
1. On the outline map of the World provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following. Also
write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them is not more than 10 words:
(6 x 10 = 60)
(a) Kulti
(b) Mount Adam
(c) Piduratala Galle
(d) Yangon
(e) Kuala Terengganu
(f) Brunei
(g) East Timor
(h) Greater Kinghan
(i) Shanghai
(j) Ullan Bator
(k) Dodoma
(l) Tshwane
2. Critically evaluate the continental drift hypothesis of A. Wegener. (60)
3. Compare the structure and associated weather conditions of tropical cyclone with that of temperate
cyclone. (60)
4. Discuss the global ecological imbalances and their management. (60)

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 x 3 = 60)
(a) Distribution of soils
(b) Cultural regions of the world
(c) Sustainable development
(d) Ocean currents of Northern Atlantic Ocean
6. In urban geography, what are the concepts of primate city and Rank Size Rule? Discuss in detail.
(60)
7. What is the concept of a region? Discuss the types of regions. (60)
8. Write down main agricultural types and their associated features with special reference to
Whittlesey. Show these regions on the World map provided to you. (60)
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PAPER - II
SECTION A

1. Marks on the outline map of India supplied, any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of each entry: (6 x 10 = 60)
(i) Malaygiri
(ii) Sibsagar
(iii) Khetri
(iv) Kolleru lake
(v) Sind river
(vi) Kalakot
(vii) Nathula pass
(viii) Renukoot
(ix) Sabarigiri
(x) Surendranagar
(xi) New Moore Island
(xii) Javadi hills
2. Give a critical account of the recent theories of origin of Indian monsoon with special reference to
Jet Stream Theory. (60)
3. Discuss the problems and prospects of dry zone agriculture in India and highlight strategies and
schemes for its development. (60)
4. Trace the evolution of industries in Indian and evaluate the role of multinationals & liberalization
policies in this context. (60)

SECTION B
5. Write any three of the following in about 200 words each: (3 x 20 = 60)
(a) Discuss the causes and consequences of sex-ration variations in India.
(b) Examine the geographical basis of Indian federalism.
(c) Write an essay on the population explosion and food security in India.
(d) Discuss the elements and approaches of town planning in India.
6. Explain the morphology of Indian cities in the background of existing morphological models. (60)
7. Present an account of tribals, tribal areas and their problems in India. (60)
8 Explain the processes and patterns of regional disparities in India and suggest suitable measures for
bringing about the regional balances. (60)
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GEOGRAPHY
PAPER - I
SECTION A

1. On the outline map of Africa provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following. Also
write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than 10 words.
(6 x 10=60)
(i) Casablanca
(ii). Kimberley
(iii) Aswan
(iv) Kalahari
(v) Alexandria
(vi) Durban
(vii) Lagos
(viii) Luanda
(ix) Lake Victoria
(x) Cape Town
(xi) Niger Delta
(xii) Maputo
2. Discuss the development of local winds, and their influence on local weather, giving three examples
of the well-known local winds in the world. (60)
3. Discuss the different bases for classifying the ocean deposits and give a detailed account of pelagic
Deposits of the Oceans. (60)
4. Define the concept of isostasy and discuss the postulation of Airy and Pratt. (60)

SECTION B
5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 x 3 = 60)
(i) Social Forestry and Environmental Conservation
(ii) Dualism in Geography
(iii) Eustatic changes of Sea-level
(iv) Delineation of Urban Fringe
6. Explain the concept of sustainable development and propose a model for agricultural development.
(60)
7. Give an account of the functional bases of central place hierarchy. (60)
8. Write a note on the parameters used to describe the demographic transitions in the developing
countries like India. (60)
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GEOGRAPHY
PAPER - II
SECTION A

1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 30 words each) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries: (6 x 10 = 60)
(a) Nagarjuna Sagar
(b) Dharmasala
(c) Aizawl
(d) Konkan Railway
(e) Kovalam Beach
(f) NagaIjuna Sagar
(g) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
(h) ICRISAT
(i) Vishakhapatnam Port
(j) Panna
(k) Nuclear Fuel Complex
(l) Gurgaon
(m) Bodh Gaya
2. Explain the different views put forth about the origin of Himalayas and divide Himalayas into
vertical divisions. (60)
3. Discuss the need of conservation and utility of water resource in India. (60)
4. "The institutional factors have grip over the crop pattern and crop productivity on Indian
agriculture." Justify. (60)

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 x 3 = 60)
(a) Discuss the policies and programmes of Integrated Rural Development Programmes in India.
(b) Explain the causes and consequences of migration.
(e) Write a critical note on the Cauvery River Dispute.
(d) Critically examine the Panchayati Raj setup.
6. Bring out the impact of multinationals and liberalization on the Industrial Economy Pattern of India.
(60)
7. Discuss environmental problems of India in the context of rapid economic development and
population growth. (60)
8. "Slums are urban menace." Elucidate with Indian cities as examples. (60)
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GEOGRAPHY
PAPER - I
SECTION A
1. On the outline map of the world provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following,
for which 1 (one) mark is given to each correct entry. Write in your answer book the significant
geographical relevance /strategic importance of the locations, whether physical / commercial
/economic / ecological / environmental / cultural in not more than 40 words for that entry. 5
(five) marks are allotted for each write up:
(6 × 10 = 60)
(a) Ozark Plateau
(b) Anatolia
(c) Mato Grasso
(d) Pusan
(e) Brooks Range
(f) Dash-e Kavir
(g) Cape Horn Current
(h) Burzil Pass
(i) Bass Strait
(j) Kjolen
(k) Santos
(l) Abuja
2. Critically examine the concept of geomorphic cycle and discuss the views of W.M.Davis and W.
Penck.
(60)
3. Discuss the mechanics and origin of the monsoon winds and explain the role of El Nino on
Monsoon circulation.
(60)
4. Describe the ideal conditions for coral reef formation and discuss the glacial control theory of
coral reef formation.
(60)
SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(20 × 3 = 60)
(a) Desertification as environmental hazards
(b) Primate Cities
(c) Seafloor spreading theory
(d) Behavioral Geography
6. Discuss the social and economic theories of population growth.
(60)
7. Describe the laws of international boundaries and frontier.
(60)
8. Describe the view of von Thunen on agricultural location.
(60)
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GEOGRAPHY
PAPER - II
SECTION A
1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not
exceeding 40 words each) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries.
(6 × 10 = 60)
(a) Butcher Island
(b) Gopalpur Beach
(c) Lavasa
(d) Gandhisagar
(e) Nam Dapha
(f) Pampore
(g) Mount Harrier
(h) Barail Ranges
(i) Palitana
(j) NIO
(k) Baltel
(l) Pindari
2. Distinguish between the Himalayan and the peninsular drainage system.
(60)
3. Discuss the bases of identifying agro climate zones and explain the core strategies for
agricultural development.
(60)
4. Explain the factors promoting the rapid growth and development of the automobile industry in
India, giving suitable example.
(60)

SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(20 × 3 = 60)
(a) Suggest appropriate energy policy for minimizing energy crisis in India.
(b) Describe and explain the spatial patterns of literacy in India.
(c) Assess the geographical significance of Indian Ocean.
(d) Explain the concept of sustainable development and examine its relevance.
6. ‘Unplanned urban development has created numerous problems’ Comment.
7. Critically examine the bases of state reorganization in India since Independence.
(60)
8. Discuss the problems and Prospects of development of catchments and command areas.
(60)