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)
Geography Optional Answer Writing Practise Q.1) Explain the difficulties encountered in determining ocean depth and mapping the seafloor. (10 marks) Q.2) Give an account of the major marine biotic provinces. (20 marks) Q.3) What are the Rip currents? Explain their formation. (10 marks) Q.4) Analyse the distribution of deep-sea minerals in the ocean. (15 marks)
GAWP Phase-2 Day-7 Q.1) Examine the concept of sphere of urban influence and discuss the theoretical methods of delimitation of urban sphere of influence. (20 marks) Answer The urban sphere of influence can be defined as the geographical region which surrounds a city and maintains inflow-outflow relationship with the city. Every urban centre, irrespective of
Q.1) Explain the concept of Megalopolis and Exopolis with regard to the growth of cities indicating whether the two can and do overlap. (10 marks) Answer A megalopolis is typically defined as a chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas. A cluster of well-networked cities is called a megalopolis, a term first used in the early
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) Kharkai River Kalahandi Kakarapara Murshidabad Khetri Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x
Daily News Analysis (Prelims + Mains) – 19th November 2018 Topics for Prelims World Toilet Day The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) will celebrate the World Toilet Day with mass awareness and mobilization activities across States and districts. The focus is on usage of toilets, which is closely linked to the Prime Minister’s call for a
Daily News Analysis (Prelims + Mains) – 17th November 2018 Topics for Prelims State of Indian Start-up Ecosystem 2018 report It is launched by Minister of Commerce and Industry during Inc42‘s flagship event — The Ecosystem Summit. It is prepared by Inc 42, which is an Indian information platform known for its coverage of the
Daily News Analysis (Prelims + Mains) – 14th November 2018 General Study – II Topic: co-operative federalism A reality check on cooperative federalism Taxation powers are contentious issue and the Central government has won most of the disputes purely due to express provisions in the Constitution. In the Goods and Services Tax (GST) scenario, States have
Daily News Analysis (Prelims + Mains) – 13th November 2018 Topic for Prelims Prime Minister Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) The PM met and interacted with the members of PM-STIAC. The meeting was attended by Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister, Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, members of the Council, and senior officers