Geography Optional Question Paper-1 (2019)

SECTION A

1. Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

1. Describe phreatic eruptions and their consequences.
2. Explain the techniques to calculate potential evapotranspiration suggested by Thornthwaite.
3. How are sandspits and tombolos formed?
4. Amensalism is a biotic factor that determines the geographic limits of species. Explain.
5. How do mountaineers constitute a threat to Mount Everest?

2.

1. Why is it necessary to conserve genetic diversity of species? Do protected areas serve any useful purpose in this context? 20
2. Compare and contrast different types of plate boundaries. 15
3. Explain the nature of urban climates and their impact on global environmental change. 15

3.

1. Discuss in detail the tri-cellular model of atmospheric circulation. 20
2. How are soil acidity and alkalinity related to soil fertility? 15
3. “The web of life is seamless and the consequences of disruption to one part of the ecosystem ripple throughout the whole.” Elaborate. 15

4.

1. Discuss the methods of measuring the intensity and magnitude of earthquakes. How are seismic ones demarcated? 20
2. The impact of floods on life and property can be most effectively reduced by hazard mapping. Comment. 15
3. How are ocean waves formed? Distinguish between a wave of oscillation and a wave of translation. 15

SECTION B

5. Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

1. “A language originates at a particular place and diffuses to other locations through the migration of its speakers.” Examine this statement in the context of language hot spots and endangered language hot spots.
2. Define stunting and wasting. Why are these more prevalent among children in developing countries?
3. Explain the relationship between net reproductive rate (NRR) and true replacement level of population.
4. What are natural regions? How are they different from planning regions?
5. Discuss the genetic classification of boundaries suggested by Hartshorne.

6.

1. HDI has brought about a paradigm shift in the way people think about the development process. Critically examine the inherent limitations of HDI. 20
2. “A large-scale global shift in manufacturing is the outcome of deindustrialization in the developed world matched by industrialization in the developing world.” Analyze this statement. 15
3. What do you mean by ‘climate migrants’? Suggest appropriate policies and programmes for their resettlement. 15

7.

1. What changes in the current planning, management and governance of human settlements are needed to face the changing environment including climate change and disaster vulnerabilities in cities? 20
2. Globalization can often subsume folk culture. What are its positive and negative effects? 15
3. “Growth is not uniform in different places.” Critically examine this statement in the context of the growth pole theory. 15

8.

1. Distinguish between ‘isodapanes’ and ‘isotims’. Critically examine the least cost theory of industrial location given by Alfred Weber. 20
2. Assess the challenges for countries with the largest shares of aged populations. 15
3. Examine the relevance of the ‘rimland theory’ in the contemporary world. 15

Geography Optional Question Paper-2 (2019)

SECTION A

1.

(a). 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: 2×10=20

1. Lothal
2. River Beas
3. Chikhaldara
4. Narora
5. Lengpui
6. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Thenmala
8. Anamudi
9. Barren Island
10. Durgaduani Creek

(b). Examine the major causes of ground water depletion in India. 10

(c). Why is the Indian Monsoon erratic in nature? Explain. 10

(d). Explain the significance of dry farming in drought prone areas of India. 10

2.

1. Correlate the agro-climatic zones with agro-ecological regions of India. 20
2. Critically analyse the role of multinational corporations in India’s economic development with suitable examples. 15
3. Discuss how watershed management has become a tool in eradication of rural poverty in India. 15

3.

1. Discuss the sue of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides in agriculture and its impact on human health. 20
2. Examine ongoing space programmes of India and their implications for national security in future. 15
3. Discuss the rainfall pattern and correlate it with spatial distribution of natural vegetation in India. 15

4.

1. Discuss the political aspects of Himalaya. Explain how it has affected the geo-strategy, geopolitics and regional consciousness of Indian federalism. 20
2. Examine the development of information technology in India and itsinfluence on work culture and society. 15
3. Explain the present status of age-structure and availability of workforce in India. 15

SECTION B

5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

1. Present the salient features of West flowing rivers of India. 10
2. Discuss the problems of wildlife conservation and management in India. 10
3. Correlate the price of land, vertical growth of cities and the growth of slums in large cities of India. 10
4. Assess the importance of foot-loose industries in the development of backward regions in India. 10
5. Examine the problems of glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in India. 10

6.

1. “Intrabasins linkages of rivers are more feasible economically, socially and ecologically”. Discuss with suitable examples from India. 20
2. Provide a reasoned account on emerging conurbations in India and explain with suitable examples the problems associated with it. 15
3. Explain the relevance of green tourism for sustainable development of mountain environment in India. 15

7.

1. Analyse the role of interstate migration in regional disparity in India. 20
2. give a reasoned account of high level of pollution in North Indian cities as compared to South Indian cities. 15
3. Analyse the incentive oriented programmes for removing regional imbalances in socioeconomic development of India. 15

8.

1. With special reference to India examine the changes in the nature and patterns of international trade. Mention the major influencing factors. 20
2. Describe the altitudinal and spatial geo-environmental hazards in the Himalayas. 15
3. “India is emerging as global power in relation to Indian ocean realm”. Elaborate. 15