2021 / Geography Optional Paper 2

Mains PYQ - Geography Optional Paper 2

Section A
Ques 1

On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations whether physical/ commercial/ economic/ ecological/ environmental/ cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry

 

  • Ziro Valley
  • Khecheopalri Lake
  • Toranmal
  • Subarnarekha River
  • Koderma
  • Sir Creek
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Peechi Dam
  • Digha Beach
  • Pamban Island

 

Ques 2

Discuss the geopolitical impact of the bilateral relationship between India and Bhutan.

Ques 3

Discuss the economic significance of the volcanic soils of India.

Ques 4

Give a reasoned account of the difference between the sugar industry of North and Peninsular India.

Ques 5

Landslide is a major problem in the Himalayan region. Discuss its causes and mitigation measures.

Ques 6

Appraise why drought is one of the most common climatic extremes in India.

Ques 7

Discuss the ecological and economic challenges of river linking in India.

Ques 8

Discuss the importance of solar energy in the future economic development of India.

Ques 9

Critically examine the importance of the Smart Cities Programme for solving the urban problems in India.

Ques 10

Examine the significance of ecotourism in relation to socio-economic development and biodiversity conservation in India.

Ques 11

Discuss the reserves, distribution, and production of all varieties of coal in India.

Ques 12

Describe the salient features of the east-flowing rivers of India.

Ques 13

Critically examine the problems of inter-State border disputes in India.

Section B
Ques 1

Discuss the salient features of Project Tiger in India.

Ques 2

Describe the problems of cloud burst in India giving suitable examples.

Ques 3

Discuss the role of watershed management for soil and water conservation in hilly regions of India.

Ques 4

Critically examine the relevance of Ravenstein’s law of population migration with reference to India.

Ques 5

Discuss Ashok Mitra’s classification method of Indian cities.

Ques 6

Explain the impact of tropical cyclones and western disturbances on the climate of India.

Ques 7

Examine the critical issues of groundwater resources in India.

Ques 8

Describe the structure and relief features of the Deccan Plateau.

Ques 9

Critically examine how the Panchayati Raj system is a catalyst in decentralized planning in India.

Ques 10

Identify the major industrial corridors of India and discuss the characteristics of the Bengaluru-Mumbai Corridor.

Ques 11

Assess the growth of multinational corporations in the liberalized economic environment of India.

Ques 12

Examine how information and communication technology has boosted the development of certain regions of India.

Ques 13

Discuss the Command Area Development Programme and its impact on eliminating regional inequalities in India.

Ques 14

Critically assess the status of the balance of trade in India and suggest some measures to combat the issues.