Q.1) Discuss the causes of mortality transitions. Also, explain the patterns of life expectancy in the world. (20 marks) Q.2) Rather than being one demographic transition, in reality there are many. Discuss (15 marks) Q.3) Examine the applicability of Central Place Theory to the world cities. (20 marks) Q.4) Discuss the Urban Shadow. (10 marks) […]
Q.1) Discuss the development and characteristics of the Quantitative Revolution in Geography. (20 marks) Q.2) How Darwinism fostered the philosophy of determinism in Geography. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the causes of secularization. (10 marks) Q.4) Examine the world distribution of polymetallic nodules. (15 marks) Q.5) Pattern of world trade in Indo-Pacific. (15 marks)
Q.1) Discuss the principles of sustainable development. (10 marks) Q.2) Examine the government effort in bringing environment in people. (20 marks) Q.3) Examine the need of linking of rivers. (15 marks) Q.4) Change in cropping pattern due to globalisation. (15 marks) Q.5) Geographical basis for Indian economy. (15 marks)
Q.1) Start-ups may play important role in giving fillip to economic growth in India. Illustrate with examples. (15 marks) Q.2) Illustrate with suitable examples the endeavours undertaken in augmenting conservation of water and vegetation in India. (20 marks) Q.3) Comment upon the changing nature of agrarian unrest in India. (15 marks) Q.4) Comment upon regional
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) Bhadra tiger river Desert national park Panna biosphere reserve Bhoj wetland Khammam Tatapani Mumbai high Jagadishpur Puri Rihand
Q.1) How does climate change affect the process of desertification of India? (15 marks) Q.2) What are the causes and consequences of environmental degradation in India’s industrial areas? Give specific examples. (20 marks) Q.3) Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of earthquake disaster. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the nature and extent of environmental degradation
Q.1) The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? (20 marks) Q.2) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief
Q.1) Explain the origin, dimension and implications of India-Pakistan dispute on Kashmir. (20 marks) Q.2) How climate acting as a geographical basis for Indian federalism. (10 marks) Q.3) Comment on the reorganisation of states in the last one decade. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the role of inter-state council in resolving interstate issues. (10 marks) Q.5)
Q.1) Is planning for a cluster of villages a viable option, when planning for backward areas of the country? Discuss with suitable examples. (15 marks) Q.2) How can a meaningful skill development programme contribute to the economic growth of hill areas? (15 marks) Q.3) Planning and development of ‘Tribal Regions’ in India. (10 marks) Q.4)
Q.1) It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there is no dearth of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples. Q.2) There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because