GEOGRAPHY IAS MAINS: 1997

 Paper - I:  Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 2 which are Compulsory , and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each section. All questions carry equal marks.

1. On the outline map of India provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them :(a) Mettur Dam (b) Kaziranga Park(c) Loktak Lake (d) Puri(e) Vindhyan Mountains (f) Mahanadi(g) Itanagar (h) Haldia(i) Sunderbans (j) Khetri copper mines 

OROn the world map provided, mark to following and write in more than ten words in your answer book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them :(a) Lake Erie (b) Black Forest(c) New York (d) Jamaica(e) Falkland Island (f) Winnipeg(g) Lake Mansarovar (h) Tigris River(i) Sharjah (j) Areas of Mediterranean climate in Africa

2. Write short notes on any three of the following (each answer should be in about 200 words) :(a) Buffer zone(b) Marine resources, biotic, mineral and energy resources.(c) Weathering and soil formation(d) Rural-urban fringe

SECTI0N A3. Discuss the concept of polycyclic landforms and present an analytical study of the polycyclic landforms of a selected region.

4. Define air masses. How do they originate ? Classify them and state the characteristics of anyone type.

5. Examine critically .the theories of the formation of coral reefs and atolls.

SECTION B6. "Water is a scarce resource in plenty." Comment and discuss its importance in the balanced habitate development. Support your answer with examples from Asia.

7. Critically examine Alfred Weler's Theory of the Location of Industries.

8. Critically examine the concept of dualism with special reference to physical versus human geography.

Geography - 1997 (Main) (Paper - II) 

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each section. All questions carry equal marks. 

SECTION A

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each

(a) Discuss the origin and main geomorphic feature of Thar Desert of India

(b) Examine the significance of social forestry in the rural economy of India.

(c) Examine the genesis of racial diversity in India,

(d) Discuss the impact of green revolution on the agricultural production in India.

2. Critically examine the factors affecting the distributional pattern of population in India.

3. Evaluate the nature of ecological problem in India and suggest measures for their measurement.

4. Divide Peninsular India into agricultural regions. Explain the basis of such a regionalisation.

SECTION B

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Analyse the locational pattern of cement industry in India.

(b) Examine the census concept of urban areas in India.

(c) Discuss the nature of commodity flows in India.

(d) Evaluate the benefits of Block Level development planning in India.

6. Critically examine the locational pattern and trend of production of forest based industries in India.

7. Draw a sketch map of India showing major river basins. Examine the feasibility of the concept of river basins as a planning unit.

8. Explain the basis and consequences of the establishment and implementation of recommendations of the State Re-organisation Commission in India since 1950s.

Geography IAS Mains: 1998 

Paper-I: Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300

Candidates should Questions 1 and 2 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answer with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

1. On the outline map of India provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them :

(a) Hirakund Dam 

(b) Konkan Coast

(c) Satpura Range 

(d) Narmada River

(e) Lava Region 

(f) Paradip Port

(g) Visakhapatnam 

(h) Lucknow

(i) Chilka Lake 

(j) Bangalore

OROn the World map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them :

(a) Caspian Sea 

(b) Hwang Ho River

(c) Gulf of Oman 

(d) Madagascar Island

(e) Appalachian Mountain 

(f) Gibson Desert

(g) Sicily Island 

(h) Palk Strait

(i) Dogger Bank 

(j) Amazon River

2. Write short notes on any three of the following (each answer should be in about 200 words) :

(a) Soil genesis 

(b) Geomorphic processes

(c) Locational Triangle 

(d) Types of Farming

SECTION A

3. Discuss the concept of volcanicity and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics explains the mechanism of volcanism and volcanic eruptions.

4. Discuss the nature and composition of earth's atmosphere.

5. Explain and illustrate the submarine relief of the Atlantic Ocean.

SECTION B

6. What is understood by quantification in Geography ? Discuss the significance of quantification in modern geographical studies with examples.

7. Explain the term resource management. Discuss its relevance in the context of global resource scarcity and the future of mankind.

8. Examine the impact of advanced agricultural technology on environment. Support your answer with examples

Geography - 1998 (Main) (Paper - II) 

Candidates should Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

SECTION A

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each

(a) Evaluate the feasibility of the proposed Ganga-Cauveri drainage link.

(b) Discuss the role of institutional factors in the efficiency and productivity of agriculture in India.

(c) Examine the resources of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

(d) Bring out the present-day position of exploitation and processing of nuclear minerals

in India.

2. Critically examine the problems and prospects of tribal areas in India.

3. Discuss the cropping patterns in different agricultural regions of India.

4. Examine the pattern of distribution and mode of exploitation of bauxite in India. 

SECTION B

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each

(a) Examine the importance of industrial estates in India.

(b) Discuss the geographical control of rural settlement pattern in India.

(c) Explain the role of railways as a unifying factor in Indian economy.

(d) Discuss the geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean area.

6. Bring out the trands in the development of fertilizer industry in India.

7. Discuss the concept of city region and referring to Indian cities, examine critically functional indicators used for delimiting the city region.

8. Discuss the role of languages in regional consciousness and national integration in India. 

Geography IAS Mains: 1999 Paper-I: Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 300

Candidates should attempt Question 1 and 2 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.

1. On the outline map of India provided, mark the following, and also write in your answer-book in not more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them :

(a) Farakka barrage 

(b) Kavaratti

(c) Manali-leh highway 

(d) Majuli riverain island

(e) Rajmahal hills 

(f) Palghat gap

(g) Chhattisgarh plain 

(h) Luni river

(i) Karwar 

(j) Anandpur Sahib

OR

On the outline map of World provided, mark the following, and also write in your answer-book in not more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them : 

(a) Greenwich 

(b) Caribbean Sea 

(c) Eritrea 

(d) West Bank

(e) Dakshin Gangotri 

(f) Vatican City State

(g) Great Dividing Range 

(h) Tai-pei

(i) Alaska 

(j) Chagai hills

2. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Cs type of climate, as per Koeppen's .classification

(b) Submarine canyons

(c) Gravity model 

(d) Primate city

SECTION A 

3. Bring out the distinctions between the 'continental drift' theory and the 'plate tectonics' theory.

4. Make a comparative study of the tropical and temperate cyclones.

5. Discuss the relevance of 'watershed', as an ecosystem for the purpose of sustainable development.

SECTION B

6. Describe the sequence of major paradigm shifts in geo- graphic thought during the twentieth century.

7. Bring out the contrast between the internal structure of the pre-industrial and industrial cities.

8. How far do the patterns of economic development and those of human development correspond with each other in the world ? Illustrate your answer with examples.

Geography - 1999 (Main) (Paper - II) 

Candidates should Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams. 

SECTION A 

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each 

(a) Evaluate the feasibility of the proposed Ganga-Cauveri drainage link. 

(b) Discuss the role of institutional factors in the efficiency and productivity of agriculture in India. 

(c) Examine the resources of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 

(d) Bring out the present-day position of exploitation and processing of nuclear minerals in India. 

2. Critically examine the problems and prospects of tribal areas in India. 

3. Discuss the cropping patterns in different agricultural regions of India. 

4. Examine the pattern of distribution and mode of exploitation of bauxite in India. 

SECTION B 

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each 

(a) Examine the importance of industrial estates in India. 

(b) Discuss the geographical control of rural settlement pattern in India. 

(c) Explain the role of railways as a unifying factor in Indian economy. 

(d) Discuss the geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean area. 

6. Bring out the trands in the development of fertilizer industry in India. 

7. Discuss the concept of city region and referring to Indian cities, examine critically functional indicators used for delimiting the city region. 

8. Discuss the role of languages in regional consciousness and national integration in India. 

Geography IAS MainsPaper-I: Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300

INSTRUCTIONSEach question is printed both in Hindi and in English.Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No mark will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

SECTION 'A'

Q. 1. On the supplied outline map of the world mark any TEN of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than TEN words :-

(a) Addis Ababa

(b) Vladivostok

(c) Mt. Cotopaxi

(d) Mt. Gunnbjorn

(e) Pidurutalagala

(f) Amu Darya 

(g) Long Island

(h) Nubian Desert 

(i) Karkloof Waterfall 

(j) Yellow Sea

(k) Great Bear Lake 

(l) Welland Canal.

Q. 2. With reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics, explain the origin and growth of the young Fold Mountain Systems of the world.

Q. 3. Give an account of the types and distribution of precipitation on the surface of the earth.

Q.4. Discuss the causes and consequences of environmental degradataion and highlight

the related conservation measures. 

SECTION `B'

Q. 5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following (each answer should be in about 200 words) :

(a) T-S diagram

(b) Soil ProVirtual

(c) Rank-Size Rule

(d) The limits to growth.

Q. 6. Discuss the causes and consequences of population migration in the world.

Q. 7. Explain the basis and applicability of Christallar's Central Place Theory. Bring out the recent modifications.

Q. 8. What is a region ? Discuss the types of regions and-the methods of regionalization.

Geography - 2000 (Main) (Paper - II) 

Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300

INSTRUCTIONSEach question is printed both in Hindi and in English.Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No mark will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

SECTION 'A'

Q. 1. Draw an outline map of India covering the major portion of a page of your answer-book and mark on it ten of the following entries :

(i) Cauvery

(ii) Narmada river

(iii) Chilka lake

(iv) Nagarjunsagar 

(v) Agra

(vi) Cochin

(vii) Satpura range

(viii) Aravalli hills

(ix) Bombay High

(x) Kaziranga National Park

(xi) Kargil region

(iiu) National Highway No. 7

Q. 2. Describe the structure and relief features of Peninsular India.

Q. 3. Analyse the distribution of population in India in the perspective of natural resources and identify the over-populated and under-populated regions in the country.

Q. 4. Discuss the growth, location and distribution of Iron and Steel Industry in India.

SECTION `B'

Q. 5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Explain the concept of multi-level planning in India.

(b) Analyse the recent trends in Indian International Trade.

(c) Examine the National Forest Policy of India.

(d) Discuss the environmental impact of the growth of slums in Indian cities.

Q. 6. Describe the salient characteristics of the morphology of Indian cities.

Q. 7. Analyse the role of India in the geo-politics of the Indian Ocean Region.

Q. 8. Give a reasoned account of either flood hazards or drought hazards occurring in India, and also suggest measures for controlling them.

Mains 2001GEOGRAPHYPAPER - ISECTION A1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in youranswer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than ten words:(6 × 10 = 60)(a) Bandung(b) Alice Springs(c) Mekong River(d) Gulf of Oman

(e) Timor Island(f) Kara Sea(g) Atlas Mountains(h) Gulf of Bothnia(i) Agulhas Current(j) Mariana Trench(k) Lake District(l) Shiraz2. Present a critical analysis of the theory of Isostasy. 603. Discuss the concept of air masses and present their classification. 604. Discuss the concept, components and functioning of an ecosystem. 60SECTION B5. Write short notes on any three of the following (Each answer should be in 200 words:(20 × 3 = 60)(a) Agro-forestry(b) Radical Approach in Human Geography(c) Concept of optimum population(d) Formation of coral reefs6. Examine the spatial patterns of development disparity prevailing in the world. 607. Critically examine the role of growth centers and growth poles in regional development process. 608. Discuss the concept and application of systems analysis in Human Geography. 60 PAPER - IISECTION A1. Mark on the outpoint map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (notexceeding 30 words) on the geographical significance of each entry.6 × 10 = 60(i) Harishchandra Range(ii) Bhima river(iii) Semi-arid climatic zone(iv) Manas National Park(v) Anai Mudi(vi) Sambhar lake(vii) Digboi oilfield(viii) Baghelkhand(ix) National Highway No. 8(x) Anjar(xi) Red and Yellow soil areas(xii) Minicoy island2. Discuss the relief features of Indian Northern Plains. 603. Examine the geographical basis of agro-climatic planning regions of India. 604. Describe the growth, characteristics and distribution pat tern of India’s industrial regions. 60SECTION B5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 = 60)(a) Elucidate the sex and age structure of the population of India.(b) Give a brief account of the second-order regions of India’s Peninsular Plateau.(c) Explain the sequence of vegetation zones of the Himalayas.(d) Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the distribution of Hill Stations ofIndia.6. Discuss the geopolitical importance of India’s Land Boundaries. 607. Explain the concept of watershed and its utility in land management. 608. Explain the geographical characteristics of the regional distribution of earthquakes in India. 60

Mains 2002GEOGRAPHYPAPER - ISECTION A1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in youranswer script the most significant aspect of every one of them in not more than ten words each:10 × 6 = 60(a) Adams Bridge(b) Appalachian Mountains(c) Bohemia(d) Chechnya(e) Golden Triangle(f) Great Artesian Basin(g) Labrador Current(h) Lesotho(i) Patagonia(j) Sahel(k) Tasmania(l) Yucatan Peninsula2. Provide a critique of the ‘geographical cycle’ model, propounded by Davis. 603. Discuss the criteria which Thomthwaite adopted for his 1948 classification of world climates. 604. Write in detail on the concept of biosphere as an ecosystem. 60SECTION B5. Write short notes on any three of the following iii about 200 words each:(3 × 20 = 60)(a) Geosyncline(b) Neo – environmentalism(c) Isolated states(d) Rimland Theory6. Bring out the main points of difference between the central places theories of Chris taller and Losch.607. Write an essay on ‘sustainable development’ from the perspective of geography. 608. To what extend do the regional patterns of economic development and human development in theworld correspond with each other? Highlight situations of departure, in particular.60 PAPER - IISECTION A1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any TEN of the following entries. Write brief notes (notexceeding 30 words) on the significant aspect of each entry(6 x 10 = 60)(i) Blue Mountain(ii) Tawa river(iii) Dallirajhara mines(iv) Marmugao

(v) Coimbatore(vi) Kodaikanal(vii) Wular lake(viii) Rourkela(ix) Konkan railway(x) Laterite soils(xi) Gulf of Mannar(xii) Rana Pratap Sagar2. Explain the origin, mechanism and characteristics of Summer Monsoon in India. 603. Critically evaluate the dual impacts of green revolution in India. 604. Discuss the oil and natural gas pipeline networks in India. Highlight their complementary role inregional development. 60SECTION B5. Answer arty THREE of the following in about 200 words each:20 × 3 = 60(a) Account for the present distributional pattern of population density in India.(b) Analyze the role of policy of liberalization on industrial landscape of India.(c) Discuss the salient features of Cauvery Water Award.(d) Elucidate the role of Tribal Development Blocks in development of Tribal areas.6. Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of earthquake disaster. 607. In what way the language, religion and tradition can form the basis of cultural regionalization ofIndia? Elaborate. 608. Give a reasoned account of regional disparities in economic development in India and bring out thecontribution of decentralized planning in solving this problem. 60

Mains 2003GEOGRAPHYPAPER - ISECTION A1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any TEN of the following and also write inyour answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than TEN words :(10 × 6 = 60)(a) Stewart Island(b) Shibeli River(c) Asuncion(d) Catskill mountains(e) North Cape(f) Cape York Peninsula(g) Tsugaru Strait(h) Izmir(i) Bay of Plenty(j) Gulf of Darien(k) Uranium City(l) Zagreb.2. Explain the sequential development of landforms associated with the coastal areas. 603. Discuss the mechanism and significance of tricellular meridional circulation of atmosphere. 604. Present a concise account of bottom relief of the Indian Ocean. 60SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following in about 200 words each:(3 × 20 = 60)(a) Genesis of Soils(b) Environmental Pollution(c) Concept of limits to growth(d) Regional imbalance6. Present a critical analysis of human and welfare approaches in Human Geography. 607. Examine the concept of sphere of urban influence and discuss the qualitative and quantitativemethods used in its delimitation. 608. Critically examine the stages of Economic Growth Model propounded by Rostov. Illustrate youranswer with suitable examples. 60 PAPER - IISECTION A1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (notexceeding 30 words) on the significant aspect of each entry(6 × 10 = 60)(i) Loktak Lake(ii) Elephanta Island(iii) Kali Sindh River(iv) Ranikhet(v) Girnar Hills(vi) Alwaye(vii) Shillong Plateau(viii) Kolar Gold Mines(ix) Salem(x) Rohtang Pass(xi) Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar(xii) New Mangalore2. Highlight the salient differences between the Himalayan and the Peninsular drainage systems. 603. Give an account of the success and prospects of Blue Revolution with comments on its impacts onrural economy of India. 604. Discuss the growing importance of ports in foreign trade of India. 60SECTION B5. Answer any three of the following in 200- words each:20 × 3 = 60(a) Discuss the census definition of urban areas in India(b) Explain the concept of Command Area Development in respect of Multi-Purpose Projects ofIndia.(c) Identify the drought-prone areas of India and discuss the measures of their development.(d) Make an appraisal of the role of India in the geopolitics of the Indian Ocean.6. Discuss the programmes and policy of development of dry areas in India. 607. Present an account of the experience of regional planning in India in the context of Damodar Valley.608. Explain the causes of regional disparities in economic development of India. 60

Mains 2004GEOGRAPHYPAPER - ISECTION A1. On the outline map of the world supplied to you, mark any ten of the following and also write inyour answer script the most significant aspect of every one of them in not more than ten words each:(10 × 6 = 60)(a) Andes(b) Bamian(c) Cape Horn(d) Darwin(e) Fiji(f) Great Lakes(g) Iberian Peninsula(h) Maastricht(i) Nunavut(j) Pyrenees(k) Sinai(l) Kalahari2. Describe the landforms which are products of endogenetic forces.3. How would the impact of global warming differ from one part of the earth to another? Give areasoned account.4. Discuss the mid-Atlantic Ridge in terms of its origin, extent and relief.SECTION B5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (60)(a) Peneplain(b) Pelagic deposits(c) Potential evapotranspiration(d) Growth pole6. To what extent are the heartlands and rim land theories helpful in understanding the world politicalsituation today? Express your opinion clearly (60)7. Discuss various strategies for correcting regional imbalances. (60)8. Distinguish between radical and welfare approaches in geographic studies. (60) PAPER - IISECTION A1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any TEN of the following entries. Write brief notes (notexceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of each entry(6 × 10 = 60)(i) Gulf of Kachchh(ii) Indravati river(iii) Mount Abu(iv) Ganga river waterway from Allahabad(v) Dhauladhar range(vi) Kudremukh(vii) Gulmarg(viii) Black soils(ix) Nagarjun Sagar(x) Bhuj(xi) Rajrappa Fall

(xii) Dimapur.2. Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regionsof India, especially with reference to Stamp’s climatic regionalization. (60)3. Identify the important biotic-resource regions of India. Highlight, in brief the problems and remedialmeasures of biotic-resource conservation in India. (60)4. Give a comparative account of the development of River Water Transport in pre-colonial and postindependenceperiods in India. Highlight the role of River Transport in regional development. (60)SECTION B5. Answer any THREE of the following in about 200 words each:(20 × 3 = 60)(a) Evaluate the population policy of India and examine its relevance to the nation’s populationcontrol.(b) How do slums develop? Give concrete suggestions for their improvement.(c) Write an essay on the origin, dimensions and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute.(d) Evaluate the concept of sustainable growth and development.6. “Economic characteristics of an area exert a much more direct effect upon its population patternsthan do the physical characteristic.” Explain with examples. (60)7. Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of flood-hazards in middle and lower Gangaplain.8. Examine the regional development policy of India in various Five Year Plans. (60)

Geography IAS Mains: 2005PAPER - I - 2005Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300Candidates should attempt question Nos. l and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remainingquestions selecting at least one question from each Selection. The number of marks carried by eachquestion is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch maps anddiagrams.SECTION-A1. On the outline map of the World supplied to you, mark any ten of the following and also write in youranswer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than 10 words: 6x10=60(a) Taipei(b) Bern(c) Lake Balaton(d) Port Louis

(e) Great Barrier Reef(f) Leeds(g) Broken Hill(h) Nova Scotia(i) Madrid(j) Moluccas(k) Graz(l) Mosul2. "Structure is a dominant control factor in the evolution of landforms;" Discuss with suitable examples. 603. Discuss the main features of the climatic classification system evolved by Koppen. Also point out itsanomalies. 604. Bring out the major problems of environmental pollution at global scale and suggest measures to checkit. 60SECTION-B5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60(a) Role of seismic waves in the study of earth's interior(b) Soil erosion and conservation(c) A real differentiation(d) Concept of primate city6. Examine the Heart-land theory, and assess its merits and demerits. 607. Discuss Weber's theory of industrial location, and assess its relevance in the present-day context. . 608. What is a region? Discuss the methods of regionalization. 60   PAPER II- 2005Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300Candidates should attempt question Nos. l and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remainingquestions selecting at least one question from each Selection. The number of marks carried by eachquestion is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch maps anddiagramsSECTION- A1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (notexceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries: 6 x 10 = 60(I) Jawaharlal Nehru Port(ll) Chandra Bhaga River(III) Kaimur Range(IV) Dalhousie(V) Ganga Sagar(VI) Indira Point(VI) Cardamom Hills(VII) Bombay High(IX) Nag Pahar(X) Gersoppa Falls(XI) Pulicat Lake(XII) Kakinada2. "Non-conventional energy is the energy of the future in India." Justify this statement. 603. Present an account of the success and constraints of White Revolution in India. 604. What is the Golden Quadrilateral? Discuss the progress made in its execution and impacts on Indian

economy. 60SECTION-B5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: 3 x 20 = 60(a) Identify the tribal of India and highlight their important problems.(b) Discuss briefly the principal types of rural settlements in India.(c) Elucidate the concept of sustainable growth and development.(d) Discuss Panchayati Raj as a measure of decentralized planning in India.6. Give an account of the distribution of flood-prone areas of India and the programmes and policy ofcontrolling the impact of floods in the country. 607. Examine the relationship between geography and regional planning. 608. Discuss the experience of regional planning in India in the context of the National Capital Region.60

Geography Mains 2006 IAS PaperPAPER - I - 2006Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300Candidates should attempt question Nos. l and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remainingquestions selecting at least one question from each Selection. The number of marks carried by eachquestion is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch maps anddiagrams.SECTION-AQ.1. On the outline map of the World supplied to you, mark any ten of the following and also write in youranswer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than 10 words: 6x10=60a. Kultib. Mount Adamc. Piduratlad. Yangone. Kuala Terengganuf. Bruneig. East Timorh. Greater Kinghani. Shanghaij. Ulan Batork. Dodomal. TshwaneQ.2. Critically evaluates the continental drift hypothesis of A. Wegener. 60Q.3. Compare the structure and associated weather conditions of tropical cyclone with that of temperaturecyclone. 60Q.4. Discuss the global ecological imbalances and their management. 60Section B:Q.5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 3 x 20 = 60a. Distribution of soils

b. Culture regions of the worldc. Sustainable developmentd. Ocean currents of Northern Atlantic OceanQ.6. In Urban Geography, what are the concept of primate city and Rank size rule? Discuss in detail. 60Q.7. what is the concept of a region? Discuss the types of regions. 60Q.8. Write down main agriculture types and their associated features with special reference to whittlesy.Show these region on the world map provided to you. 60 PAPER - II - 2006Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300Candidates should attempt question Nos. l and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remainingquestions selecting at least one question from each Selection. The number of marks carried by eachquestion is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch maps anddiagrams.SECTION-AQ.1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (notexceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries: 6 x 10 = 60a. Malaygirib. Sibsagarc. Khetrid. Kollerue. Sind riverf. kalakotg. Nathula Passi. Renukootj. Sabarigirik. Surendranagarl. New More Islandm. Javedi HilsQ. 2. Give the critical reason account of the recent theories of origin of Indian Monsoon with specialreference to jet stream theory. 60Q.3. Discuss the Problems and Prospects of dry zone agriculture in India and highlight strategies andscheme for its development. 60Q.4. Trace the evolution of Industries in India and evaluate the role of Multinationals and liberalizationpolicies in this context. 60Section B:Q.5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 3 x 20 = 60a. Discuss the causes and consequence of sex variation in Indiab. Examine the Geographical basis of Indian Federalism.c. Write an essay on the population exploitation and food security in India.d. Discuss the elements and approaches of town planning in India.Q.6. Explain the morphology of Indian cities in the Background of existing morphological Model. 60Q.7. Present an account of tribals, tribal areas and their problems in India. 60Q.8. Explain the process and pattern of regional disparities in India and suggest suitable measure for it.60

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Paper- ITime Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300INSTRUCTIONSCandidates should attempt all question strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each questions.The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answerswith suitable sketch map and diagrams.Section 'A'1. On the outline map of Africa provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following. Also write in youranswer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than 10 words. 6xl0=60(i) Casablanca(ii). Kimberley(iii) Aswan(iv) Kalahari(v) Alexandria(vi) Durban(vii) Lagos(viii) Luanda(ix) Lake Victoria(x) Cape Town(xi) Niger Delta(xii) Maputo2. Discuss the development of local winds, and their influence on local weather, giving three examples of thewell-known local winds in the world. 603. Discuss the different bases for classifying the ocean deposits and give a detailed account of pelagicDeposits of the Oceans. 604. Define the concept of isostasy and discuss the postulation of Airy and Pratt. 60Section 'B'5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60(i) Social Forestry and Environmental Conservation(ii) Dualism in Geography(iii) Eustatic changes of Sea-level(iv) Delineation of Urban Fringe6. Explain the concept of sustainable development and propose a model for agricultural development.607. Give an account of the functional bases of central place hierarchy. 608. Write a note on the parameters used to describe the demographic transitions in the developing countrieslike India. 60GEOGRAPHYPaper- IITime Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300INSTRUCTIONSCandidates should attempt all question strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each questions.The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answerswith suitable sketch map and diagrams.

1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not exceeding30 words each) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries: 6x10=60(a). Nagarjuna Sagar(b). Dharmasala(c). Aizawl(d). Konkan Railway(e). Kovalam Beach(f). NagaIjuna Sagar(g). Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary(h). ICRISAT(i). Vishakhapatnam Port(j). Panna(k). Nuclear Fuel Complex(l). Gurgaon(m). Bodh Gaya2. Explain the different views put forth about the origin of Himalayas and divide Himalayas into verticaldivisions. 603. Discuss the need of conservation and utility of water resource in India. 604."The institutional factors have grip over the crop pattern and crop productivity on Indian agriculture." Justify.60Section-B5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60a) Discuss the policies and programmes of Integrated Rural Development Programmes in India.(b) Explain the causes and consequences of migration.(e) Write a critical note on the Cauvery River Dispute.(d) Critically examine the Panchayati Raj setup.6. Bring out the impact of multinationals and liberalization on the Industrial Economy Pattern of India. 607. Discuss environmental problems of India in the context of rapid economic development and populationgrowth. 608."Slums are urban menace." Elucidate with Indian cities as examples. 60