Q.1) Write the definition, importance in all walks of life viz. personal, professional, public life and challenges in cultivating the following. (200 words) Ethics Morality Equity Sympathy Equitable Q.2) Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. (150 words) Q.3) Differentiate between the following (200 words); a) Law and Ethics; b) Ethical management and […]
Q.1) Differences between Normal cycle and Arid cycle of Davis. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the different stages of Karst cycle of erosion. (20 marks) Q.3) “Present day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity”. Elucidate. (15 marks) Q.4) “In explaining the concept of ‘Pediplanation’, King combined the ideas of Davis, Penck and Wood with his own.”
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SECTION A 1. Wisdom finds truth 2. Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be 3. Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society 4. Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success SECTION B 5. South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural cultures
Q.1) Palaeozoic glacial evidence for Continental Drift. (10 marks) Q.2) Bring out the distinctions between the ‘continental drift’ theory and the ‘plate tectonics’ theory. Q.3) Discuss the various types of vulcanism with examples. (20 marks) Q.4) Differentiate between the ‘intensity’ and ‘magnitude’ of an earthquake and explain its varying impact in different parts of India.
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Q.1) Compare and contrast the theories 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) What are the
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Q.1) Discuss the evolution of layered structure of earth along with the formation of lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. (20 marks) Q.2) Discuss the concept of geomagnetism and explain the impact of the recent shift in the Earth’s magnetic pole. (10 marks) Q.3) Discuss the structure of the interior of earth. Enumerate the sources of Information
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Q.1) Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of view. (15 marks) Q.2) Describe the landforms which are products of endogenetic forces. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss, with examples, the influence of vulcanism and diastrophism on the evolution of landscape. (20 marks) Q.4) Q.3) Examine the anthropogenic effect on landform development. (10 marks)
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Q.1) Discuss the Epeirogenetic movements. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the landforms developed by the epeirogenic and orogenic movements. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the economic significance of the plateaus. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the issues involved in forest conservation efforts and protection of human rights of forest dwellers. (15 marks) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/forests/inter-ministerial-committee-formed-in-september-to-look-into-fra-implementation-73759
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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-1 on the topic – Structure of Earth and Materials of earth’s Crust. Q.1) Define the metamorphic rocks and discuss its types. (10 marks) Q.2) Briefly Discuss the important minerals associated with Igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the role of earthquake waves in determining the