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)
- Beas River
- Rihand Dam
- Amarnath
- Rajgir
- Sindri
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Federalism
- Regional consciousness
- Inter-state relations
- National integration council
- Inter-state river
Q.3) Critically examine the bases of state reorganization in India since independence. (2008) (20 marks)
Q.4) Geographical basis of the Indian Federation. (1996) (15 marks)
Q.5) Discuss in brief about global land degradation assessment (15 marks)
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