HCS Mains Geography ( Code-1102)
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HCS Mains Geography ( Code-1102)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 150
Note: (i) Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks. Question number 1 is compulsory. Answer any two questions from Part-1 and two questions form Part- 2. The parts of the same question must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to any questions.
1.Write critical notes on any six of the following: [6*5 =30]
(a) Geosyncline
(b) Volcanism
(c) Oceanic deeps
(d) Rural-urban umland
(e) Tropical desert-biome
(f) Ecology
(g) Food Chain
(h) Overpopulation in India
PART-1
2. (a) Define plate tectonics. Discuss the salient characteristics of plate motions. [15]
(b) Explain the 'polycyclic landforms' [15]
3. (a) Tell the factors affecting distribution of insolation and show the heat-budget through diagram. [15]
(b) Put the factors controlling salinity and distribution. [15]
4. (a) Critically examine the theory of 'agriculture location' propounded by Von Thunen. [15]
(b) Write the salient features of the distribution of population in the world and also assess the future trend of growth of population. [15]
PART-2
5. (a) Describe the relief features of peninsular India. [15]
(b) In India sometimes flood problems and sometimes drought problem occur. Present solution of these problems. [15]
6. (a) Clarify the importance of soil as natural resource and analyse with examples a macro level study. [15]
(b) Discuss the situation, location and transport developement of New Delhi as a metropolitan city. [15]
7. (a) Present the localization, growth and present position of cotton textile industry in India. [15]
(b) The historical dispute between India and Pakistan exists as Kashmir and POK. Present the geographical and political solutions of this problem. [15]