Q.1) Palaeozoic glacial evidence for Continental Drift. (10 marks) Q.2) Bring out the distinctions between the ‘continental drift’ theory and the ‘plate tectonics’ theory. Q.3) Discuss the various types of vulcanism with examples. (20 marks) Q.4) Differentiate between the ‘intensity’ and ‘magnitude’ of an earthquake and explain its varying impact in different parts of India. […]
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Q.1) Compare and contrast the theories of isostasy as postulated by Pratt and Airy. (10 marks) Q.2) Critically analyse the geosyncline theory of mountain building as postulated by Kober. (15 marks) Q.3) Examine how the plate tectonic theory satisfactorily explains the mountain building overcoming the shortcoming of earlier theories? (20 marks) Q.4) What are the
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Q.1) Discuss the evolution of layered structure of earth along with the formation of lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. (20 marks) Q.2) Discuss the concept of geomagnetism and explain the impact of the recent shift in the Earth’s magnetic pole. (10 marks) Q.3) Discuss the structure of the interior of earth. Enumerate the sources of Information
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Q.1) Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of view. (15 marks) Q.2) Describe the landforms which are products of endogenetic forces. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss, with examples, the influence of vulcanism and diastrophism on the evolution of landscape. (20 marks) Q.4) Q.3) Examine the anthropogenic effect on landform development. (10 marks)
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Q.1) Discuss the Epeirogenetic movements. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the landforms developed by the epeirogenic and orogenic movements. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the economic significance of the plateaus. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the issues involved in forest conservation efforts and protection of human rights of forest dwellers. (15 marks) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/forests/inter-ministerial-committee-formed-in-september-to-look-into-fra-implementation-73759
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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-1 on the topic – Structure of Earth and Materials of earth’s Crust. Q.1) Define the metamorphic rocks and discuss its types. (10 marks) Q.2) Briefly Discuss the important minerals associated with Igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the role of earthquake waves in determining the
Hartshorne asserted that geography can benefit from both regional approach and systemic approach. Thus, he advocated the development of regional synthesis approach. Where regional studies should be based upon systematic studies. Brian J.L Berry has endeavoured to explain regional synthesis by using a geographic matrix, in which the traditional dichotomies (human geography and physical geography)
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Approach The question demanding how Areal differentiation a central theme in geography. So don’t just explain what is areal differentiation. Explain the following things- geography focused on chorology, idiographic approach. Geography as descriptive theory. Geography as regional synthesis. Use the name of thinkers and statements to conclude the answer. Answer The study of areal variation
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Approach Define human development. Discuss approaches. Conclude. Answer The term ‘human development’ may be defined as an expansion of human capabilities, a widening of choices, ‘an enhancement of freedom, and a fulfilment of human rights. At the beginning, the notion of human development incorporates the need for income expansion. However, income growth should consider expansion
Approach Define age-sex pyramid. Discuss its types with examples and diagrams. Conclude. Answer The age-sex structure of a population refers to the number of females and males in different age groups. A population pyramid is used to show the age-sex structure of the population. The shape of the population pyramid reflects the characteristics of the