Q.1) State the concept of gene-pool centres and discuss the importance of conserving the same. (10 marks) Q.2) How the study of gene pool helps in drug dosage intervention and disease risk management? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the major gene pool centres as propounded by Vavilov. (20 marks) Q.4) State the concept of carbon […]
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Q.1) Industrialisation in India has led to deforestation. Elucidate. (10 marks) Q.2) Examine the forest conservation measures at global level. Analyse their performance. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the social and economic benefits of social forestry. (15 marks) Q.4) Define agro-forestry and discuss its significance. Examine the India’s efforts towards agro-forestry. (20 marks)
Q.1) Amensalism is a biotic factor that determines the geographic limits of species. Discuss. (10 marks) Q.2) Explain the principle of competitive exclusion. And discuss how it affects the geographic distribution of species. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the factors that affect the distribution of plants. (20 marks) Q.4) What is National Elephant Action Plan? Discuss
Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-1 Day-33 on the topics Soil profile; Soil erosion, Degradation and conservation; Q.1) Discuss the various horizons of the soil profile. (10 marks) Q.2) Compare and contrast the soil profile of zonal and azonal soil. (15 marks) Q.3) Contemporary soil erosion and degradation is an anthropogenic phenomenon. Discuss. (20 marks)
Q.1) Role of relief or slope aspect in the soil formation process. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the various soil-forming processes. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the characteristics and distribution of pedocals. (15 marks) Q.4) Critically analyse the Marbut soil classification. (20 marks)
Q.1) Marine pollution is an anthropogenic phenomenon. Elucidate. (10 marks) Q.2) Examine the role of Law of the Sea Convention in resolving the several issues related to the oceans. (15 marks) Q.3) What is Polar Code? Discuss its significance. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the various international conventions and other legal instruments to protect marine ecosystem.
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 10 =20 marks) Rawatbhata Trimbakeshwar Rishikesh Madurai Bodh Gaya Amritsar Ajmer Tirupati Dwarka Hampi
Q.1) Discuss the various types of sea level changes. (10 marks) Q.2) Examine the theories of coral reef formation. (20 marks) Q.3) Coral reefs are the rainforest of the tropical ocean. Discuss. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the distribution and pattern of coral bleaching in the Indian ocean. (20 marks)
Q.1) Discuss the marine resources found in tropical oceans. (10 marks) Q.2) Marine energy resources are the main component of sustainable energy resource. Discuss. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the global distribution of marine mineral resources. (20 marks) Q.4) Write a short note on Plastic Pollution in the Oceans. (15 marks)
Q.1) Discuss the formation of spring and neap tides with suitable diagrams. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the organic deposits of the ocean. (15 marks) Q.3) The prevailing winds have a profound impact over the formation of oceanic currents. Illustrate. (20 marks) Q.4) Discuss the significance of the study of river morphology. (10 marks)