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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-24

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Q.1) “Areal differentiation forms the core theme in Geography.” Explain. (10 marks) Q.2) Critically examine the concept of dualism with special reference to physical versus human geography. (20 marks) Q.3) “Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the Dualism and dichotomies in geography with respect to Determinism and Possibilism. […]

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-23

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Q.1) What are the principles of a sound Environmental policy? (20 marks) Reference – http://faculty.fgcu.edu/twimberley/EnviroHealthA/EnviroHlthFriis/Ch4.pdf Q.2) What is Environmental education? Discuss its scope and objectives. (10 marks) Q.3) Give an account of environmental legislation in India. (15 marks) Reference – https://www.mondaq.com/india/waste-management/624836/environment-laws-in-india Q.4) What is “Perception, Attitude, Value and Emotion (PAVE) theory” of Environmental management? (15

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-21

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Q.1) Write a short note on principles of ecology. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss Human ecological adaptations in detail. (20 marks) Reference https://www.eolss.net/Sample-Chapters/C11/E1-10-03-02.pdf Q.3) In what way the human activities in the field of agriculture affecting the ecology and environment? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the spatial and temporal variations in global soil respiration and their

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-20

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Q.1) Why is it necessary to conserve genetic diversity of species? Do protected areas serve any useful purpose in this context? (20 marks) Q.2) Define zoogeographic region. Also describe the basic faunal makeup of the Neo-Arctic zoogeographic region. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the social-economical impacts of social forestry and its relevance for India. (15 marks)

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Q.1) How are soil alkalinity and soil acidity are related to soil fertility? (15 marks) Q.2) Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the characteristics of pedocals. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the anthropogenic factors for soil degradation. (10 marks) Q.4) Give an account of soil genesis factors and processes. (15 marks)

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-14

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Q.1) Ozone destruction and ozone hole is a growing cause of concern. Comment. Discuss how Montreal Protocol acts as a way forward? (20 marks) Q.2) Explain what are Milankovitch Cycles and its causes? Explain the glaciation period associated with it. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the application of climatology in agriculture. (15 marks) Q.4) Urban Climate

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-13

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Q.1) Bring out the zonal distribution of types of precipitation. (15 marks) Q.2) Give an account of inversion of temperature. (15 marks) Q.3) The Trewartha climate classification scheme is considered a modified version of the Koppen system. Discuss. (20 marks) Reference Q.4) Give an account on the types of clouds. (10 marks)

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 P-2 Day-12

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Q.1) Compare the origin and weather conditions associated with the tropical and temperate cyclones. (15 marks) Q.2) Discuss as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability. (10 marks) Q.3) Describe the origin and development of thunderstorms with examples. (15 marks) Q.4) Classify airmass and explain how ‘ mT ‘ airmass affects global climate? (20 marks)

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 P-2 Day-11

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Q.1) Comment on the heat budget of the earth. (10 marks) Q.2) Differentiate between insolation and temperature and explain anomalous temperature. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the mechanism and significance of tricellular meridional circulation of atmosphere. (20 marks) Q.4) What is atmospheric instability? Discuss its significance in weather phenomenon. (15 marks)

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-9

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Q.1) State the concept of Erosion Surface and highlight the factors responsible for their development. (15 marks) Q.2) Compare and contrast the slope decline theory of W M Davis and Parallel retreat theory of Walter Penck. (20 marks) Q.3) “The knowledge of slope analysis has limited field application in the slope management.” Explain. (15 marks)

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