Q.1) Discuss the epigene cycle of erosion. (20 marks) Q.2) What do you understand by rejuvenation? Discuss the causes of rejuvenation. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the graded profile of river and factors that control it. (15 marks) Q.4) Explain the origin of the tsunami. Its impacts on coastal regions. (15 marks) Q.5) Discuss the contributions […]
Q.1) One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real-life example. (150 words) Case study You are the Sarpanch of a Panchayat. There is a primary school run by the government in your area. Midday meals are provided to the children attending the school. The Headmaster
Q.1) Examine the relationship between attitude and behaviour. Do you think training can change attitude of people, especially of civil servants positively towards vulnerable sections of the society? Discuss. Case study You are recently posted as district development officer of a district. Shortly thereafter you found that there is considerable tension in the rural areas
Q.1) The same physical processes and laws that operate today operated throughout geologic time, although not necessarily with the same intensity as now. Explain. (10 marks) Q.2) Geomorphic processes leave their distinctive imprint upon landforms, and each geomorphic process develops its own characteristic assemblage of landforms. Explain. (15 marks) Q.3) Critically evaluate the continental drift
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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 10 =20 marks) Godavari-Krishna link canal Melghat Tiger Reserves Subansiri river Palampur Raj Mahal hills Saryu river Raigarh Rewari Om beach
Q.1) Explain the importance and limitations of the Take-off (Rostow’s) for underdeveloped countries. (15 marks) Q.2) Critically examine Alfred Weber’s theory of the location of industry. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss Von Thunen’s Model of agricultural land use pattern and examine if the model is applicable in India? Q.4) Examine the India’s population growth in the
Q.1) Highlight the significance of environmental issues in Regional Planning. (10 marks) Q.2) Elaborate the idea of ‘Compage’. (10 marks) Q.3) Discuss various strategies for correcting regional imbalances. (15 marks0 Q.4) Critically examine the role of growth centres and growth poles in regional development process. (20 marks) Q.5) Ingredients of Sustainable Development. (10 marks)
Q.1) ‘Weak value system in families eventually transcend to weak social, political and administrative systems, leading in turn to degeneration of the whole nation’. Comment. (150 words) Case Study You are a senior civil engineer in charge of a very big bridge project. You find that project contractor is working honestly and strictly as per
Q.1) Discuss the causes of mortality transitions. Also, explain the patterns of life expectancy in the world. (20 marks) Q.2) Rather than being one demographic transition, in reality there are many. Discuss (15 marks) Q.3) Examine the applicability of Central Place Theory to the world cities. (20 marks) Q.4) Discuss the Urban Shadow. (10 marks)