Geography Optional Answer Writing for IAS aspirants. This is the Day-51 questions on the topic floods and droughts, soil and vegetation etc. The Main objective of this program is to score 300 plus in Geography optional in the Mains exam.
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)
- Siang river
- Angsi glacier
- Vadodara
- Barauni
- Mettur Dam
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Agricultural drought
- Flood management
- Karewas Soil
- Southern Montane vegetation
- ‘As’ climate
Q.3) Bring out the distribution of Laterite soils in India and their specific use for agriculture. (2014) (20 marks)
Q.4) Identify the major biosphere reserves of India and discuss their role in the conservation of forest and wildlife.? (2011) (15 marks)
Q.5) Land degradation makes containing floods and droughts tough. Discuss. (15 marks)
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