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)

 Question

Write a short note: Systems approach to landform analysis.(200

words/ CSM 2012)

Question

Write a short note: Major components of IGBP. (200 words/CSM

2012)

Question

Characteristics 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)

Question

Write 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)

Question

Give a brief account of the principal land biomes and their latitudinal

distribution.(200 words/CSM 2009)

Question

Discuss views on Slope development provided by L.C.King. (200

words/CSM 2009)

Question

Write a short note on Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism. (200

words/ CSM 2011)

Question

Name 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 Geography

1.Write shote note : Gravity Model. (200 words)

2.Write a note on Weight Triangle. (200 words)

Challenge 4

Topic: 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 5

Topic: 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 1

Regional Shifts in the world characteristics of urban process. (200

words)

Question 2

Bring 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 2

Morphological characteristics of villages situated in hilly

regions. (200 words)

Question 1

Differentiate between conurbations and metrolitan regions. Give a

reasoned account of emerging conurbations in India. (300

words/CSM 2011)

Question 2

Outline 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 2

Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the

distribution of Hill Stations of India. (200 words)

Question 1

Hierarchical pattern of Indian towns. (200 words/CSM 1999)

Question 2

Write 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 2

Write 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 9

Topic: Regional PlanningQuestion 1

Explain the Regional shifts in the world characteristics of urban

process. (200 words)

Question 2

Elucidate 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 2

Differentiate between River basin and command Area. Discuss the

advantage and disadvantage of River Basins as planning regions in

India.

Question 1

Examine the geographical bases for growth of regional

consciousness and relionalism. (200 words)

Question 2

Write a note : Role of rural markets in regional development. (200

words)

Question 1

Discuss the objectives of ‘Vision 2020′ in creation of viable village

complex in India for inclusive Rural Development programme. (200

words)

Question 2

City regions as territorial unit for regional planning and

development. Elaborate (200 words).

Challenge 19

TOPIC: CULTURAL SETTING Question

Discuss 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 pointing

Question

On 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. Banas

2. Nakki lake 3. Thaga la 4. Jawahar Sagar 5. Keoladeo N.P 1.

Burhi gandak

2. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar 3. Nathu la 4. Panchet  5. Dudwa N.P

6. Subarnrekha

1. 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. Ashtamudi

3. Cardamom hills 4. Palaghat 5. Saddle peak 1. Idukki 2. Silent

valley N.P

3. Kasargod 4. Salem 5. Duncan passage 1.Pachmalai hills 2.

Nanda devi

3. Mana pass 4. Gandhi sagar 5. Desert national park 1. Aravali

Range

2. 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. Mandovi

2. Pennuru

3. Linganamakki Reservoir

4. Baba Bhudan Hills

5. Tungabhadra

1. Damodar

2. Chilka

3. Ramgarh hills

4. Malaygiri

5. Konar hydel station

1. Ghagra

2. Sarda

3. Jelep la

4. Farakha barrage

5. Sundarban biosphere reserve

Indravati national park

1. Sanjay national park

2. Mahendragiri

3. Bailadila

4. Chandipur

Challenge 27

Topic: Economic Geography – INDUSTRY

Question 1

Distributional pattern of industries in India does not provide

requisite basis for division of country into distinct Industrial Regions.

Elaborate. (200 words)

Question 1

Explain the role of multinationals in globalization of industries in

India. (200 words) 

Question 1

Discuss 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)

Question

Explain the factors promoting the rapid growth and development of

automobile industry in India, giving suitable examples. (200 words)

Question

Analyse 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 &

Trade

Question

Assess the growing importance of air transport in India and examine

its role in the regional development of the country.(300 words/CSM

2011)

Question

Examine the role of road transport in regional development taking

suitable examples from an area you have studied in detail.  (200

words/CSM 2012)

Question 1

What 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)

Question

Role 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)

Question

Assess as to how surface water utilisation affects food production

and food security in the country. (300 words/CSM 2010)

Challenge 48

 Topic: Economic Geography – RESOURCES

Question 

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 – AGRICULTURE

Question

Explain the method of delineating crop-association regions with

reference to India. (150 words/ CSM 2013)

Question

Divide 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)

Question

Write 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)

Question

Discuss the bases of identifying agro-climatic zones and explain the

core strategies for agricultural development. (400 words/CSM

2008)

Map pointing

Challenge 56

Topic: Economic Geography – AGRICULTURE

Question 

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)

Question

Discuss 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)

Question

Write 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 62

Topic: Economic Geography (Various Topics)

Question

Role of Venezuela in the production and export of oil. (200

words/CSM 2013)

Question

Analyse the causes for changes in the pattern of world trade.(400

words/CSM 2013)

Question

Problems faced by industries which developed due to inertia. (200

words/CSM 2012)

Question

Impact of failure of monsoon on Gujarat Agro-climate zone. (250

words/ CSM 2012)

Question

Locational 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)

Question

Provide 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 85

Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – CLIMATOLOGY

Question

Impact of Cryosphere on global Climate. (250 words/CSM 2012)

Question

Differentiate Storm Surge and Seiches. (200 words/CSM 2013)

Question

What 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 1

With suitable examples, bring out the impact of local winds on the

climate of an area. (250 words)

Challenge 90

Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – OCEANOGRAPHY

Question

”Atolls present the most challenging explanation in the evolution of

coral reefs”, Discuss. (250 words/CSM 2012)

Question

Explain the scientifically sound methods of bathymetry. (200

words/CSM 2010)

Question

Comment 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)

Question

Give 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 96

Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – BIOGEOGRAPHY

Question

Write 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)

Question

Uniqueness of fauna in the Notogean realm. (150 words/CSM 2013)

Challenge 99

Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – Physical Setting of INDIA

Question

Discuss 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)

Question

Give a brief account of the second-order regions of India`s

Peninsular Plateau.(200 words)

Question

Explain 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 20/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 20/11/2013

1. “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)

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 19/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 19/11/2013

1. 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 15/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 16/11/2013

1. 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 14/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 14/11/2013

1. 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 13/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 13/11/2013

1. 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 12/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 12/11/2013

1. 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 – 08/11/2013

1. 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 – 04/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 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 – 03/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 07/11/2013

1. 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

problems

encountered in their development. (300 Words)

12. Geography – 02/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 02/01/2013

1. 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 – 01/11/2013

QUESTIONS: 01/11/2013

1.   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 – 31/10/2013

QUESTIONS: 31/10/2013

1.  “ 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 – 30/10/2013

QUESTIONS: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 – 28/10/2013

QUESTIONS: 28/10/2013

1. 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 26/10/2013

QUESTIONS: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 25/10/2013

QUESTIONS: 25/10/2013 – Paper-I

1. 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 24/10/2013

QUESTIONS: 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-4

QUESTIONS: 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 – 3

QUESTIONS: 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 –   2

QUESTIONS; 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 – 1

QUESTIONS: 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

Geomorphology

1)   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.