GAWP 2019 DAY-15
Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
- Nal Sarovar Lake
- Tehri Dam Project
- Gorakhnath peak
- Zemo glacier
- Kavaratti
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Exclusive Economic Zone
- Mariculture
- Polymetallic nodules
- Barrier reef
- Coral bleaching
Q.3) ‘Atolls present the most challenging explanation in the evolution of coral reefs’. Discuss (2012) (20 marks)
Q.4) Bring out the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and use of oceans and their resources. (2016) (15 marks)
Q.5) What is forest governance? How the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) encourages forest governance. Explain. (15 marks)
Q2
Q.2) EEZ diagram and explanation wrong.
EEZ is 200 nautical miles from baseline.
mariculture
its about productivity and production. You did not use these two keywords. and it is captive breeding n rearing within sea.
polymetallic nodules
Polymetallic nodules, also called manganese nodules, are rock concretions on the sea bottom formed of concentric layers of iron and manganese hydroxides around a core.
Your definition is too general and does not mention about manganese.
rest of the writ-ups are good.
Q3
Q.3) We appreciate you for attempting this question. But approach of answer should be as follows.
Briefly explain Darwin theory and its short-comings regarding atolls
then standstill theory of Murray
then Glacial control theory of Daly
Conclude with Davis support for subsidence theory.
In detail write up of each theory not required.
Q4
Q.4) the question is about ecological problems but you have written for economic, please read question repeatedly before answering.
Q.No 3
Main drawback in Darwin theory is
-corals have developed in places where there is no evidence of subsidence.
-lagoons, with depths of 40m to 45m and many kilometres wide, cannot be explained on the basis of subsidence.
-Daly had stated that the temperature was lowered during the ice age. It must have caused the death of corals, but there is no evidence of this phenomenon.
Good attempt.
Q.No 5
Well written answer.
Mention how through this act the participatory governance can enhance the conservation of forests.
Also give some contemporary examples like villagers from Gadchiroli, Odisha and Narmada District etc.