2017 / Geography Optional Paper 1

Mains PYQ - Geography Optional Paper 1

Section A
Ques 1

Write a note on pseudovolcanic features.

Ques 2

Distinguish between low energy coasts and coral coasts.

Ques 3

Discuss the impacts of ocean currents on air mass behaviour.

Ques 4

Describe the characteristics of biological deserts.

Ques 5

Explain the concept of micro carbon sink and its relevance. 

Ques 6

Discuss the forces which govern the air movement on the Earth's surface.

Ques 7

"The knowledge of slope analysis has limited field application in the slope management." Explain.

Ques 8

Describe the configuration of the Pacific Ocean floor.

Ques 9

 "Climate change is a reality." Explain with suitable examples.

Ques 10

Distinguish between the characteristics of Chernozem and Sierozem soils.

Ques 11

Give a classification of plants based on the amount of water requirement.

Ques 12

Discuss the concept of Periglacial cycle as propounded by Peltier.

Ques 13

"Climate, slope gradient and rock structure influence the avulsion of channels." Explain.

Ques 14

Discuss the Perception, Attitude, Value and Emotion (PAVE) Theory of environmental management.

Section B
Ques 1

Explain the concept of Time-Geography.

Ques 2

"Whittlesey's agricultural regions are relevant even today." Discuss.

Ques 3

Write an explanatory note on geographical systems.

Ques 4

"The traditional cultural identities are at loss with the growth of global connectivity." Explain.

Ques 5

Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

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Ques 6

Give an account on sustainable development and its components.

Ques 7

Discuss the contemporary paradigms of Geography.

Ques 8

 "The intensity of energy crisis varies regionally." Explain.

Ques 9

Discuss the applicability of Christaller's Central Place Theory.

Ques 10

"There are considerable demographic similarities between West  European nations and Japan." Explain.

Ques 11

Define the quality of life and explain its parameters with adequate examples.

Ques 12

"The Heartland Theory is gaining importance once again." Comment.

Ques 13

Examine the role of small towns in the regional development process.

Ques 14

Explain the concept of social capital in relation to India.