Challenge 11. What are nappes? Explain the theories related to origin of rift

valleys.

2. ‘Certainly the problem of mountain building is one in which the hypothesis of continental rift solves more difficulties than it creates’. Explain in the light of continental drift theory by Alfred Wegener.

1. ‘Both the views appear similar but not the same.’ In light of the statement give detailed comparative analysis of the views of Airy and Pratt on isostasy. (200 words)

2. With suitable diagrams explain concept of Holmes on isostasy. (200 words)

3. Differences between Normal cycle and Arid cycle of Davis. (150 words)

What is ‘Base level’? Explain the types of base level. (250 words) QuestionWrite a short note: Systems approach to landform analysis.(200 words/ CSM 2012)QuestionWrite a short note: Major components of IGBP. (200 words/CSM 2012)QuestionCharacteristics of the standards epigene cycle of erosion.(250 words/CSM 2012)Question”Offshore Acoustic Study helped the development of the concept of sea floor spreading.” Explain. (250 words/CSM 2013)

QuestionWrite a short note: Classification of Earth Movement. (200 words/ CSM 1992)Question Write a short note: Treppen Concept. (250 words/CSM 1993)Question ”Structure is a dominant control factor in the evolution of landform” Discuss with suitable examples. (200 words/CSM 2002)Question Highlight the Geomorphic features essentially found in the topographies under the Second Cycle of erosion. (200 words/CSM 2009)QuestionGive a brief account of the principal land biomes and their latitudinal distribution.(200 words/CSM 2009)QuestionDiscuss views on Slope development provided by L.C.King. (200 words/CSM 2009)QuestionWrite a short note on Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism. (200 words/ CSM 2011)QuestionName the climatically controlled agents of erosion. Explain how they differ in terms of properties of matter.Compare the landforms produced by each of them. (400 words/CSM 2011)

Impact of Pleistocene Ice Age on the crust of the Earth. (150 words)

Challenge   3

Topic: Models, Theories & Laws in Human Geography1.Write shote note : Gravity Model. (200 words)2.Write a note on Weight Triangle. (200 words)

Challenge 4Topic: Models, Theories & Laws in Human Geography1. Bring out the sequential improvements in models of city structure by E.W Burgess, Homeer, Hoyt and Harris and Ullam. (300 words/ CSM 2010)2. Write shote note : Isolated State (200 words/ CSM 2002)

Challenge 5Topic: Population and Settlement Geography1. Write short explanatory note on Secondary cities in the context

of urbanization in developing world. (200 words/ CSM 2012)2. Elaborate the concept of Megalopolis and discuss the characteristics and problems related to two such regions selecting one each from North America and Europe.  (200 words/ CSM 2009)

Question 1Regional Shifts in the world characteristics of urban process. (200 words)Question 2Bring out the contrast between the internal structure of the pre-industrial and industrial cities

Question 1

Write explanatory note Misra`s theoretical stage of Rural- Urban Process. (200 words/ CSM 2013)

Question 2” Urban Solid Waste Management poses the greatest challenge in Metropolitan planning’. Elaborate. (250 words/ CSM 2013)

” Urban Geography is nothing but city ” in ” area and city “as” area . Elaborate. (200 words)Question 2“Colonial forces resulted in the Primate Pattern of urban process in most Southeast Asian countries “. Discuss (200 words)

Question 1 Write a note on emergence of National Settlement System in colonial India and discuss the factors contributing to urbanization in post-independence period. (200 words)Question 2Morphological characteristics of villages situated in hilly regions. (200 words)

Question 1Differentiate between conurbations and metrolitan regions. Give a reasoned account of emerging conurbations in India. (300 words/CSM 2011)

Question 2Outline the role of Class I and Class II towns in the urban process of India and indicate their contribution towards balanced urban development.  (300 words/CSM 2011)

Question 1

 Explain the morphology of Indian cities in the background of excisting morphological models. (200 words)Question 2Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the distribution of Hill Stations of India. (200 words)

Question 1Hierarchical pattern of Indian towns. (200 words/CSM 1999)Question 2Write short note: Land use characteristics of the rural-urban fringe in India. (200 words/ CSM 1995)

Question 1 Write short note : internal structure of an Indian city. (200 words/ CSm 1995)Question 2Write short note: Function, classification and hierarchy of urban settlement. (200 words/ CSm 1990)Question State the geographical factors which influence rural house types in India. (300 words/ CSM 2009)

Challenge 9Topic: Regional PlanningQuestion 1Explain the Regional shifts in the world characteristics of urban process. (200 words)

Question 2Elucidate the role of Tribal Development Blocks In the development of Tribal Areas. (200 words)

Question 1 Give the hierarchy of planning regions and bring about the role of metropolitan planning in fostering regional development in India.Question 2Differentiate between River basin and command Area. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of River Basins as planning regions in India.

Question 1Examine the geographical bases for growth of regional consciousness and relionalism. (200 words)

Question 2Write a note : Role of rural markets in regional development. (200 words)

Question 1Discuss the objectives of ‘Vision 2020′ in creation of viable village complex in India for inclusive Rural Development programme. (200 words)Question 2City regions as territorial unit for regional planning and development. Elaborate (200 words).

Challenge 19TOPIC: CULTURAL SETTING QuestionDiscuss the causes and consequences of sex-ratio variations in India. (200 words/ CSM 2006)

Describe the impact of linguistic diversity on the development of various regions of India. (200 words)Write a note on Demographic dividend and its implications on environment. (200 words).

Enumerate the basic indicators of development and explain their application in identification of spatial diversity in the development in India. (200 words)

Challenge 23 Topic: Map pointingQuestionOn the outline map of india mark the location of all of the following. Also write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural in not more than 40 words.1. Kishenganga 2.Tso moriri 3.Banihal 4.Kangra valley 5.Pong Dam 6. Manikaran 1.Luni 2.Deedwana lake 3.Lipulekh 4.Tehri 5. Rajaji National Park 6.Kamet 1.Khetri 2.Sariska 3.Gandhi Sagar 4.

Vaishno devi 1.Bhima river 2. Rana pratap sagar 3. Panna hills 4. Koyna dam 5. Nal sarovar bird sanctuary 6. Ankleshwar 1. Manjra 2.Lonar 3. Girnar hills 4.  Burhanpur/ Khandwa gap 5. Kalsubai 1. Banas2. Nakki lake 3. Thaga la 4. Jawahar Sagar 5. Keoladeo N.P 1. Burhi gandak2. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar 3. Nathu la 4. Panchet  5. Dudwa N.P 6. Subarnrekha1. Rajmahal hills 2. Hirakud 3. Simlipal N.P 4. Balimela Reservoir

1. Gaya 2. Darjeelingvv3. Raniganj 4. New moore island 5. Renukut 1. Dibang 2. Mikir hills 3. Bomdila 4. Loktak 5. Nokrek biosphere reserve 1. Amravati 2. Ashtamudi3. Cardamom hills 4. Palaghat 5. Saddle peak 1. Idukki 2. Silent valley N.P3. Kasargod 4. Salem 5. Duncan passage 1.Pachmalai hills 2. Nanda devi3. Mana pass 4. Gandhi sagar 5. Desert national park 1. Aravali Range2. Nagtiba range 3. Nahargarh national park 4.Badrinath 5. Kota barrage 1. Bhavani 2. Periyar 3.Stanley Reservoir 4.Javadi hills 5. Shenkotta gap

 1. Mandovi2. Pennuru3. Linganamakki Reservoir4. Baba Bhudan Hills5. Tungabhadra1. Damodar2. Chilka

3. Ramgarh hills4. Malaygiri5. Konar hydel station1. Ghagra2. Sarda3. Jelep la4. Farakha barrage5. Sundarban biosphere reserveIndravati national park1. Sanjay national park2. Mahendragiri3. Bailadila4. Chandipur

Challenge 27Topic: Economic Geography – INDUSTRYQuestion 1Distributional pattern of industries in India does not provide requisite basis for division of country into distinct Industrial Regions. Elaborate. (200 words)

Question 1Explain the role of multinationals in globalization of industries in India. (200 words) Question 1Discuss the problems in realization of benefits of globalization and liberalization in industrial sector of India.  (200 words)

Question

Assess the scope and development of Pharmaceutical Industry in India. (200 words)

Question 1 Examine the problems and prospects of agro-based industries in Bihar. (200 words)QuestionExplain the factors promoting the rapid growth and development of automobile industry in India, giving suitable examples. (200 words)QuestionAnalyse the role of policy of liberalization on industrial landscape of India. (200 words)Question Discuss the factors for the localisation of cement industry in india and analyse the pattern of its distribution. (200 words)

Question Write a short note on location and growth of fertilizer Industry in India. (200 words/CSM 1988)

Question Identify the spatial pattern of agro-industrial region in India. Analyse the potentiality of Malwa as an important agro-industrial region of future.  (200 words/ CSM 2012)

Challenge 38

 Topic: Economic Geography – Transport , Communication & TradeQuestionAssess the growing importance of air transport in India and examine its role in the regional development of the country.(300 words/CSM 2011)

QuestionExamine the role of road transport in regional development taking suitable examples from an area you have studied in detail.  (200 words/CSM 2012)

Question 1What is the role of Triplet Transport System in the regional development of India. (300 words/CSM 2009)Critically examine the complementary and competitive character of the Indian rail routes and the road network. (300 words/ CSM 1999)QuestionRole of rural market centres in fostering intra and inter-regional trade in india. (300 words/CSM 1999)

Geographical impediments in the development of Inland waterways in India. (200 words/ CSM 1996)

Question Discuss briefly the overall pattern of inter-regional trade in India. (200 words/ CSM 1993)Question

Discuss the problems in realization of benefits of globalization and liberalization in industrial sector of India (Industry Paper II)  (150 words/CSM 2013)

Question Discuss the potentiality and present status of horticulture in the Western and Central himalaya. (200 words/CSM 2013)

Question Write about Karewa deposits and their economic significance. (150 words/CSM 2011)QuestionAssess as to how surface water utilisation affects food production and food security in the country. (300 words/CSM 2010)

Challenge 48 Topic: Economic Geography – RESOURCESQuestion Suggest appropriate energy policy for minimising energy crisis in India. (200 words/CSM 2008)Question Identify the important biotic resources regions of India.Highlight, in brief the problems and remedial measures of biotic-resource conservation in India. (400 words/CSM 2004)Question Examine the resources of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (200 words/CSM 1998)

Challenge 51 Topic: Economic Geography – AGRICULTUREQuestionExplain the method of delineating crop-association regions with reference to India. (150 words/ CSM 2013)QuestionDivide India into agricultural regions and critically examine the role of ecological and human factors responsible for transformation of agricultural economy in any country.(300 words/ CSM 2012)QuestionWrite about the prospects of Rainbow Revolution in India. (200 words/CSM 2011)

Question Discuss the potentiality and status of aqua-culture in the Ganga Plain. (200 words/CSM 2011)QuestionDiscuss the bases of identifying agro-climatic zones and explain the core strategies for agricultural development. (400 words/CSM 2008)

Map pointingChallenge 56Topic: Economic Geography – AGRICULTUREQuestion Discuss the cropping patterns in different agricultural regions of India. (400 words/ CSM 1998)Question

Divide Pensinsular India into agricultural regions. Explain the basis of such a regionalisation. (400 words/CSM 1997)Question Differentiate between agricultural efficiency and agricultural productivity and discuss the methods used in the determination of agricultural efficiency in India. (400 words/ CSM 1994)Question Discuss the role of social forestry in any one region of India. (200 words/CSM 1992)QuestionDiscuss the role of animal husbandry in the agricultural economy of India with special reference to any one region. (200 words/CSM 1991)Question Give an account of the infrastructural factors necessary for prompting agricultural development in the dry zones of India with specific examples. (400 words/CSM 1986)Question Write short note : Type of farming. (300 words/CSM 1998)QuestionWrite short note : Measures of agricultural efficiency. (250 words/CSM 1993)Question Write short note : Land capability versus land use efficiency. (250 words/ CSM 1992)

Challenge 62Topic: Economic Geography (Various Topics)Question

Role of Venezuela in the production and export of oil. (200 words/CSM 2013)QuestionAnalyse the causes for changes in the pattern of world trade.(400 words/CSM 2013)QuestionProblems faced by industries which developed due to inertia. (200 words/CSM 2012)QuestionImpact of failure of monsoon on Gujarat Agro-climate zone. (250 words/ CSM 2012)QuestionLocational significance of Rotterdam in European economy.(250 words/CSM 2012)Question Discuss the role of World Trade organisation in determining the pattern of world trade. (200 words/CSM 2010)QuestionProvide a geographical account of global production and distribution of food . (200 words/CSM 2009)Question Write short note : Globalization of trade and industry. (300 words/CSM 1996)

Challenge 85Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – CLIMATOLOGY

QuestionImpact of Cryosphere on global Climate. (250 words/CSM 2012)QuestionDifferentiate Storm Surge and Seiches. (200 words/CSM 2013)QuestionWhat are the characteristics that make CHC a serious threat to the ecosystem? Give examples. (200 words/ CSM 2013)Question Bring out the relationship between climate abd vegetation in the Mountain Biome. (250 words/CSM 2013)Question Write a short note on Tropical atmospheric instability .(300 words/csm 2009)Question 1With suitable examples, bring out the impact of local winds on the climate of an area. (250 words)

Challenge 90Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – OCEANOGRAPHYQuestion”Atolls present the most challenging explanation in the evolution of coral reefs”, Discuss. (250 words/CSM 2012)QuestionExplain the scientifically sound methods of bathymetry. (200 words/CSM 2010)QuestionComment on marine heat budget and the oceanic circulation system. (200 words/CSM 2009)Question

Write a short note : T-S diagram (200 words/CSM 2000)Question Draw a hypsographic curve to represent the major physiographic units of the ocean and comment on their permanency. (400 words/CSM 1992)QuestionGive a reasoned account of the contents of the Atlantic Ocean and their impact on the climatic condition of coastal regions. (400 words/CSM 1987)

Differentiate Storm Surges and Seiches.  (150 words)

Challenge 96Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – BIOGEOGRAPHYQuestionWrite a short note on Floristic Kingdoms, based on their global distribution. (200 words/CSM 2010)

Question Adoptation and distribution of animals in the Ethiopian realm. (200 words/CSM 2012)QuestionUniqueness of fauna in the Notogean realm. (150 words/CSM 2013)

Challenge 99

Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – Physical Setting of INDIAQuestionDiscuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of india, specially with reference to stamp`s climatic regionalization. (300 words/CSM 2012) Question Give reasons as to why rainfall variability is a characteristic feature of India`s monsoons. (300 words/ CSM 2009)

QuestionGive a brief account of the second-order regions of India`s Peninsular Plateau.(200 words)QuestionExplain the factors responsible for uneven distribution of rainfall in India. (300 words/CSM 1995)Question Give an outline of the geological history of the Peninsular india and in its term.Explain the salient features of the relief of the areas. (200 words/CSM 1989)

201321) Geography 20/11/2013QUESTIONS: 20/11/20131. “The economic development of a country depends as much on

the stage of development of the people as on the able resources. Discuss this statement with examples. (300 Words)

2. Asses the comparative geographical importance of the power resources in the development of industrial landscape of India. (300 Words)

3. Present the classification of Oceanic deposits and account for the origin, types and distribution of Pelagic deposits in the World Oceans.(300 Words)

20) Geography 19/11/2013QUESTIONS: 19/11/20131. Critically examine the concept of optimum population. (200

Words)2. Linguistic regions in India may have a cultural reality but no

economic base. Examine this view illustrate your answer with suitable examples.(300 Words)

3. Discuss the genetic classification of international boundaries. How does it differ from the morphological classification? (200 Words)

19) Geography 15/11/2013QUESTIONS: 16/11/20131. Provide a critique of the ‘geographical cycle’ model, propounded

by Davis. (300 Words)

2. Write in detail on the concept of biosphere as an ecosystem. (300 Words)

3. Write an essay on sustainable development from the perspective of Geography. (300 Words)

4. Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of earthquake disaster.(300 Words)

18) Geography 14/11/2013QUESTIONS: 14/11/20131. Critically examine the development of determinism and

possibilism in Geography. (300 Words)2.  Discuss the petroleum resources of the Middle East and its

impact on international politics.(300 Words)3.  Discuss the general distributional pattern of industrial

development in the world and its associated problems. (300 Words)

17. Geography 13/11/2013QUESTIONS: 13/11/20131. Differentiate between River Basin and Command Area. Discuss

the advantages and disadvantages of River Basins as planning regions in India. Give concrete examples. (300 Words)

2. Demarcate the major industrial regions of India and analyse the structure and contribution to the national economy of any one of them.(300 Words)

3. Discuss in detail the Heartland concept of Mackinder and the criticism it has attracted  in recent years. (300 Words)

4. Discuss the problems of the tribal areas and suggest measures for solving them. (300 Words)

16. Geography 12/11/2013QUESTIONS: 12/11/20131. Discuss the role of languages in regional consciousness and

national integration in India.(300  Words)2. Discuss the cropping patterns in different agricultural regions of

India. (300 Words)3. Critically examine the locational pattern and trend of production

of forest based industries in India (200 Words)4. Examine critically the theories of the formation of coral reefs and

atolls. (300 Words)

15. Geography – 08/11/20131. Give a critical assessment of the concept of rural –urban fringe.

What criteria would you suggest to democrat the rural urban fringe of Indian cities? (300 Words)

2. “The direct effect of physical factors on the distribution of population tends to decline as civilization becomes more advanced.” Discuss this statement. (300 Words)

3. Account for the causes of soil erosion in India and discuss the method to control it. (200 Words)

4. “The economic development of a country depends as much on he stage of development of the people as on the able resources.” Discuss this statement with examples. (300 Words)

14. Geography – 04/11/2013QUESTIONS: 08/11/2013

1. Explain the term resource management. Discuss its relevance in the context of global resource scarcity and the future of mankind. (300 Words)

2.  Examine the impact of advanced agricultural technology on environment. Support  your answer with examples. (300 Words)

3. Critically examine the problems and prospects of tribal areas in India. (300 Words)

4.  Discuss the cropping patterns in different agricultural regions of India. (300 Words)

13. Geography – 03/11/2013QUESTIONS: 07/11/20131. Discuss the major international streams of migration in the world

in recent times and account for the relationship that exists between population pressure areas and migration prospects. (300 Words)

2. Answer any three of the following in about 250 words each:(a) Explain the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India and discuss its role in coastal ecology.(b) Elucidate the current population policy of India and comment on its effectiveness.(c) Explain the role of institutional factors in the development of agriculture in India.

3. Critically examine the marine resources of India and discuss the problemsencountered in their development. (300 Words)

12. Geography – 02/11/2013QUESTIONS: 02/01/20131. Examine the theories about population control and explain the

relative merits of these theories in limiting population growth. (300 Words)

2. Write a short note on Land-use characteristics of the rural urban fringe in India. (200 Words)

3. Explain, with the help of suitable examples and illustrations, the distribution of various  patterns of rural settlements in India (300 Words)

11. Geography – 01/11/2013QUESTIONS: 01/11/20131.   Suggest appropriate energy policy for minimizing energy crisis

in India. (200 words)2. Enumerate alternative strategies of planning for backward

regions. (200 words)3.   Discuss the application of Geomorphology in the fields of

mineral & oil exploration and hydrology. (250 words) Map Entries (30 words)a.  Sagar Island

b.  Gulf of Mannar

c.  Mullaperiyar

d. Rameswaram

e. Bodh Gaya

 f.  Lepakshi

g. Melagiri

h.  Bhagirathi

10.  Geography – 31/10/2013QUESTIONS: 31/10/20131.  “ Extinction of species is an inherent natural ecological process

that operates at much larger scale while man-induced extinction is a myth”. Examine this statement in the light of major mass extinctions  in the geological history. (300 words)

2.  Write a short note on faunal regions, based on their global distribution (200 words)

3. Provide a broad classification of world cultural regions. (CSM 2009, 300 words)

Map Entries (30 words)

a.  Vypin

b. Divar

c.  Kudankulam

d. Bhaidar

e. Achankovil

f. Kedarnath

g.  Jetpur

h. Noyyal

9. Geography – 30/10/2013QUESTIONS:30/10/2013 (Paper-I and II)1.   Identify the spatial pattern of fertilizer consumption in India.

Also examine the rationale behind balanced fertilizer use in India. (300 words)

2.  Analyse the food security concerns of world in reference to changing demand. (300 words)

3.  “Andaman and Nicobar Islands are potential site for multiple hazards”, Discuss. (300 Words)

4.  Bring out the potential impacts, vulnerability and resilience of fisheries sector to climate change in India. (300 Words)

8. Geography – 28/10/2013QUESTIONS: 28/10/20131. Assess the scope and development of agricultural machinery and

equipment industry in India. (300 Words)2. Write a note on impact of land tenure on agricultural productivity

in India. (200 Words)3. Identify the ravine affected areas in India and discuss the

environmental and economic impact of their reclamation. (300 Words)

7. Geography 26/10/2013QUESTIONS:26/10/2013 (Paper-I)1. Write a short note on the relevance of Distance Decay principle

in India cities. (150 Words)2. “Though 70% of Indian population is rural, urban planning is

crucial for the development of India.” Discuss (300 Words)

3. Write a note on the effect of above normal Monsoon rainfall in the Eastern Himalayan Agro Climatic region. (150 Words)

4. Quantitative revolution and model building provided an empirical basis for geographical research.” Elaborate (300 Words)

6. Geography 25/10/2013QUESTIONS: 25/10/2013 – Paper-I1. Write a short note on the similarities in the population

distribution of Southern continents and reasons for the same (150 Words)

2. Impact of changing fertility ratio on world population distribution. (250 Words)

3. Locational significance of Panama canal to Central American countries. (150 Words)

5. Geography 24/10/2013QUESTIONS: 24/10/2013 (Paper-I – Regional Planning/Environmental Geography; Political Geography)1. Discus the relevance of watershed as an ecosystem for the

purpose of sustainable development. (300 Words)2. Distinguish between boundaries and frontiers. Identify different

types of boundaries. (300 Words)

4. Geography – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day-4QUESTIONS: 23/10/2013 1. How do slums develop? Give concrete suggestion for their

development. (300 Words)2. Discus the geographical control of rural settlement patterns in

India.(300 Words)

3. Bring out the trends in the development of fertilizer industry in India.(300 Words)

3.   Geography – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 3QUESTIONS: 22/10/2013 (Paper-II, Topics – Migration-Regional Development; Urbanization)1. Discuss the spatial pattern of intra-regional migration in India

and examine its implications in Regional Development. (300 Words)

2. Discuss the problems of environmental degradation generated by Urban wastes in India. (300 Words)

2.     Geography – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day –   2QUESTIONS; 21/10/2013 (Paper-II -Topics: Industries; Planning)1. Bring out the impact of multinationals and liberalization on the

industrial pattern/ economy of India. ( 300 Words)2. Explain the concept of multi-level planning in India. (300 Words)

1. Geography – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 1QUESTIONS: 19/10/2013 (PAPER-II: Topics – 2. Resources – Water; 6. Cultural setting – Population problems..)1. Assess as to how surface water utilization affects food production

and food security in the country. (2010/300 Words)2. Explain how Demographic Transition created Demographic

Divide in contemporary India? (2010/300 Words)

2014

Geomorphology1)   Analyses the sequential development of landforms in either Karst or Coastal region.

2)   Discuss, with examples, the influence of vulcanism anddiastrophism on the evolution of landscape.

3)  Explain the factors causing rejuvenation in landscape and describe the resultant landform.

1. Discuss the concept of cycle of erosion and bring out  clearly the difference between the views of Davis and Penck.

2. Discuss the limitations of the theory of Continental Drift and show how the  theory of Plate Tectonics is an improvement over it

3. Discuss the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering and show their relationship with soil formation.

1. Discuss the concept of polycyclic landforms and present an analytical study of the  polycyclic landforms of a selected region.

2. Discuss the concept of volcanicity and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics explains the mechanism of volcanism and volcanic eruptions.

3. 1. Present a critical analysis of the theory of isostasy. (450 Words)

4. 2. Explain the sequential development of landforms associated with the coastal areas. (450 Words)

1. “ Structure is a dominant control factor in the evolution of Landforms”    Discuss with suitable examples. (450 Words)

1. Answer in 450 words each:(a)Highlight the geomorphic features essentially found in topographies under    the Second Cycle of Erosion.

(b)Discuss views on slope development provided by L.C.King.

1) Bring out the relevance of seismic study in determining the  structure of earth’s interiors (400 Words)

2) Name the climatically controlled agents of erosion. Explain how they differ in terms of properties of matter. Compare their landforms produced by each one of them (250 Words)

3)  Palaeozoic glacial evidence for Continental Drift. (150 Words)

 1) Explain how Bosche and Haldenhang lead to the Theory of Slope Replacement. (400 Words)

2) Characteristics of the standard epigene cycle of erosion. (250 words)

3)  Programmes initiated by the International Council of Science on Earth System Studies. (250 words)

Answer in about 400 words:1) Explain the origin, distribution and characteristics of  tropical cyclones.

2) Discuss the origin, movements and characteristics of air masses and explain their role in influencing world climates.

3) Explain the basis of Koppen’s classification of climates. Also mention its merits and limitations.

Answer in 400 words:

1) Explain and illustrate the life-cycle of a temperate cyclone and also describe the weather   associated with it.

2) Define air masses. How do they originate? Classify them and state the characteristics of any one type.

Answer in about 400 words:

1) Discuss the nature and composition of earth’s atmosphere.

2) Make a comparative study of the tropical and temperate cyclones.

3)  Discuss the distribution of precipitation in the world.

 

1) Discuss the mechanism and significance of tricellular meridional circulation of atmosphere. (400 Words)

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. (400 Words)

1) Discuss the mechanism and origin of Monsoon winds and explain the role of El Nino on Monsoon circulation. (400 Words)

2) How does Climate Change affect urban areas ?(400 Words)

1) What is polar front and How does cyclone develop along this front ? Describe the weather conditions associated with it. (250 Words)

2) Examine the various kinds of atmospheric humidity and their associated forms. (250 Words)

1) Write a note on the Impact of Cryosphere on global climate. (250 words)

2) Give a reasoned account of the distribution of salinity in the oceans and partially enclosed seas. (250 Words)

1) Explain the illustrate the ocean floor topography and give a detailed account of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. (400 Words)

2) Examine critically the theories of the formation of coral reefs and atolls. (300 Words)

3) Explain and illustrate the submarine relief of the Atlantic Ocean. (400 Words)

1)  Give an account of global distribution of precipitation. (250 Words)

2) ‘’Contemporary global climate change is an anthropogenic phenomenon.’’ Discuss. (250 Words)

3)  Compare and contrast tropical cyclone and temperate cyclone. (250 Words)

1) Explain and illustrate the life-cycle of a temperate cyclone and also describe the weather associated with it. (300 Words)

2) Examine critically the drawbacks of Koppen’s Classification of climates. Explain how Thornthwaite attempted to overcome Koppen’s limitations. (300 Words)

1) Discuss the different bases for classifying the ocean deposits and give a detailed account of pelagic deposits of the oceans.(300 Words)

2) Describe the ideal conditions for coral reef formation and discuss the glacial control theory of coral reef formation. (300 Words)

1) Examine economic significance of the resources of the  Continental shelf of the Indian Ocean. ( 300 Words)

2) Comment on marine heat budget and the oceanic circulation system. (300 Words)

1) ‘’Temperature, salinity and density differences in ocean water are the prime   causes of ocean water circulation.’’ Elaborate. (250 Words)

2) ‘Atolls present the most challenging explanation in the evolution of coral reefs’. Discuss ( 250 words)

1) Indicate the major biotic regions of the world and discuss the ecological aspects of the monsoon region. (300 Words)

2) ‘Man must realize the importance of maximizing agricultural production without destroying the ecological basis on which our entire food production system rests.’ Explain with examples. (300 Words)

1) Present a classification of the soils of the world and give their economic significance. (300 Words)

2) Discuss the relevance of ‘watershed’ as an ecosystem for the purpose of sustainable development. (300 Words)

1) Present a critical analysis of the theory of isostasy. (300 Words)

2) Examine economic significance of the resources of the  Continental shelf of the Indian Ocean. (200 Words)

3) Write a short note on Adaptation and distribution of animals in the Ethiopian realm. (200 Words)

1) Compare the structure and associated weather conditions of tropical cyclone with that of temperate cyclone. (300 Words)

2) Discuss the mechanism and origin of Monsoon winds and explain the role of El Nino on Monsoon circulation. (300 Words)

3) Write a short note on the Different layers of ocean water above abyssal plain.  (200 Words)

1) Give a brief account of the principal land biomes and their latitudinal distribution. (300 Words)

2) Write a short note on Floristic kingdoms based on their global distribution (200 Words)

3) Write an essay on ‘sustainable development’ from the perspective of geography. (400 Words)

1) How would the impact of global warming differ from one part of the earth to another Give a reasoned account. (300 Words)

2) Bring out the major problems of environmental pollution at global scale and suggest measures to check it. (300 Words)

3) Discuss how different types of mining lead to different types of environmental problem (400 words)

1) Classify airmass and explain how ‘ cP ‘ airmass affects global climate (400 words)

2) Write a short note on Methods (Scientifically sound) of bathymetry and account of bottom topography of Atlantic Ocean. (200  Words)

1) ‘Quantitative Revolution and model building provided an empirical basis    for geographical research’ – Elaborate.

2) Critically examine the method of deriving Human development index.

3) Critically examine the changing perspective of the concept of areal differences.

1) Define ecosystem and describe briefly its various components. Also discuss how and to what extent the modern man has affected the various types of ecosystems.

2) Define the term biome. List the terrestrial biomes and describe the characteristics of  Savanna biome.

3) Discuss how different types of mining lead to different types of environmental

1) Discuss the main features of the climatic classification system evolved by Koppen. Also  point out its anomalies.

2) How does Climate Change affect urban areas ?Examine.

3) Comment on marine heat budget and the oceanic circulation system.

1) Examine critically the concepts of ‘determinism; and possibilism. Bring out the significance of regional concept.

2) ”The emergence of Behavioural Geography was due to the disillusionment with axioms on which models were based and the axioms were far removed from reality”. Comment.

3) Discuss the concept and application of systems analysis in human geography.

2015

1. Analyse the sequential development of landforms in either Karst or Coastal region. (300 Words)

2.  Discuss, with examples, the influence of vulcanism and diastrophism on the evolution of landscape (300 Words)

3. Explain the factors causing rejuvenation in landscape and describe the resultant landform. (300 Words)

1) Discuss the concept of cycle of erosion and bring out clearly the difference between the views of Davis and Penck.

2) Discuss the limitations of the theory of Continental Drift and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics is an improvement over it.

3) Discuss the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering and show their relationship with soil formation.