GAWP DAY-4

This is the Day-4 of Geography Answer Writing Practice 2019. We are providing 5 unique questions for geography optional answer writing practice. We request the aspirants to make the best use of this GeoVillae platform to score 280+ in the optional.

We observed that only few aspirants attempting the all questions. and the remaining are attempting one or two. If not today then tomorrow it will be difficult for you guys to work on optional. So before prelims notification complete one round of your optional preparation.

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Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)

1. Yavatmal
2. Ponmudi
3. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
4. Bandipur Tiger Reserve
5. Dr. Abdul Kalam Island

Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)

1. Craters
2. Tsunamigenic earthquakes
3. Subduction zone
4. Uniformitarianism
5. Haldenhang

Q.3) Critically examine the concept of geomorphic cycle and discuss the views of W.M. Davis and W. Penck. (2008) (20 marks)

Q.4) State the concept of plate tectonics. How does it help in explaining the occurrence of earthquakes and Vulcanicity? (15 marks)

Q.5) Pollution is a societal problem which calls for cohesive administrative action and behavioural change on the part of the public. It cannot be fixed through court orders. Explain the above statement in the context of Delhi air pollution. (15 marks)

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