2013 / Geography Optional Paper 1

Mains PYQ - Geography Optional Paper 1

Section A
Ques 1

Differences between Normal cycle and Arid cycle of Davis.

Ques 2

Differentiate Storm Surges and Seiches.

Ques 3

Uniqueness of fauna in the Notogean realm.

Ques 4

Impact of Pleistocene Ice Age on the crust of the Earth.

Ques 5

Types of endemic plants and their degree of vulnerability to extinction.

Ques 6

With suitable examples, bring out the impact of local winds on the climate of an area.

Ques 7

What are the characteristicsthat make CHC a seriousthrat to the ecosystem? Give examples.

Ques 8

What is ‘Base level’? Explain the types of base level.

Ques 9

“Offshore Acoustic Study helped the development ofthe concept ofsea floorspreading”Explain.

Ques 10

Discuss Dew point and the various forms of condensation.

Ques 11

Bring out the relationship between climate and vegetation in the Mountain Biome.

Ques 12

Compare the Subsidence and Glacial control theories on the formation of coral reefs.

Ques 13

Explain the levels of Noise pollution and the legislative measures to control it.

Section B
Ques 1

“Ellen Churchill Semple is an ardent supporter of Determinism”. Explain.

Ques 2

Role of Venezuela in the production and export of oil.

Ques 3

Misra’s theoretical stages of Rural - Urban Process.

Ques 4

Countries most affected in case of shut-down of Nuclear power.

Ques 5

Relevance of Heartland theory in Contemporary world.

Ques 6

What is Geriatrics? What are the problems associated with Geriatric population?

Ques 7

Discuss the changing pattern of production and export of Coffee in the word.

Ques 8

What are the basic postulates in the Central Place Model of Christaller?

Ques 9

“Urban Solid Waste Management poses the greatest challenge in Metropolitan planning.” Elaborate.

Ques 10

Analyse the reasons for a comparatively poorer development of fishing grounds in tropical areas.

Ques 11

Explain the parameters for assessment and the spatial pattern of Human Development Index
in the World.

Ques 12

“Urban Geography is nothing but city “in” area and city “as” area.” Elaborate.

Ques 13

Analyse the causes for changes in the pattern of world trade.