October 2019

Geography Optional Answer Writing P-1 Day-9

Q.1) Describe phreatic eruptions and their consequences. (10 marks) Q.2) Bring out the distinctions between the ‘continental drift’ theory and the ‘plate tectonics’ theory. (20 marks) Q.3) Describe the tsunami, its causes and consequences. (15 marks) Q.4) What are the geoengineering techniques? Discuss their utility in fighting climate change. (15 marks)

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Geography Optional Answer Writing P-1 Day-8

Q.1) Examine the theory of isostasy as postulated by Pratt and Airy. (10 marks) Q.2) Critically analyse the geosyncline theory of mountain building as postulated by Kober. (15 marks) Q.3) Examine how the plate tectonic theory satisfactorily explains the mountain building overcoming the shortcoming of earlier theories? (20 marks) Q.4) The plastic waste has been

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing P-1 Day-7

Q.1) What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing water-use efficiency. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the need for the canal irrigation system. Critically examine its performance so far. (15 marks) Q.3) India, with its diverse agro-climatic settings, is one of the most vulnerable countries due to climate change. Define climate-resilient agriculture and

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Geography Optional Answer Writing P-1 Day-7

Q.1) Discuss the interior structure of the earth’s crust. (10 marks) Q.2) State the concept of geomagnetism and discuss the characteristics of earth’s magnetism in details. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the composition of continental and oceanic crust briefly. (15 marks) Q.4) What is man-animal conflict? Enumerate the reasons for man-animal conflict. And suggest measures to

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Geography Optional Answer Writing P-1 Day-6

Q.1) Describe the landforms which are products of endogenetic forces. (20 marks) Q.2) Discuss the factors that control the landform development. (15 marks) Q.3) Examine the anthropogenic effect on landform development. (10 marks) Q.4) Discuss the tropical cyclones. Examine the increasing frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean. (20 marks)

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing P-1 Day-5

Q.1) Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context? (10 marks) Q.2) What are the reasons for introduction of Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) act, 2003? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. Q.3) What is the RCEP? Discuss the advantages

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing P-1 Day-4

Q.1) It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (15 marks) Q.2) Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges. (10

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