Candidates should attempt Question No. 1 and 5 which are
compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at
least one question from each Section. Wherever a question is
attempted, all its parts are to be attempted. The number of
marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the
question.
SECTION – A
1. On the outline map of India provided to you , mark the
location of any fifteen of the following for which 1 ( one)
mark is given to each correct entry. Write in your answer
script the significance geographical relevance or strategic
importance of these locations, whether physical /
commercial / economic / ecological / environmental /
cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry. 3 (three)
marks are allotted for each write up. 15×4=60
a) Akarimota
b) Kolleru Lake
c) Van Tivu
d) Silent Valley
e) Amaravati River
f) Pirotan Island
g) Mangla
h) Meghnagar
i) Shipki La
j) Bhachau
k) The Home of Sundari tree
l) Place of orgin of River Narmada
m) Gokak
n) Ken River
o) Bailadila
p) Bhavani Sagar Dam
q) Kutralam Falls
r) Dalma Hills
s) Rangit River
t) Dhanjori Hills
2. a). Discuss the formation and their distribution of the
major soil types of India. 30
b). Give reasons as to why rainfall variability is a
characteristic features of India’s monsoons. 30
3. Distinguish between the West and East coasts of India in
terms of their evolution, present topography and drainage
pattern. 60
4. Examine the role of raw materials in the location of the Iron
and Steel Industry in India. Illustrate your answer with
suitable examples. 60
SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
20×3=60
a). What is the role of the Triple Transport System in the
regional development of India ?
b). Explain the factors responsible for the distribution of Sugar
Industry in India.
c). State the geographical factors which influence rural house
types in India.
d). Giving reasons , identify the chronic drought prone areas
of India.
6. What are the cause and consequences of environmental
degradation in India’s industrial areas? Give specific
examples. 60
7. “ There is no sharp divide where an urban settlement stops
and rural areas begins.” Analyze the statement with reference
to the sprawl of Indian cities. 60
8. a). How do the ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors operate for the
emergence of slums in the metropolises of India? 30
b). Discuss the impact of globlisation of India’s industry
and agriculture sectors. 30
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