2021
1. Differentiate the causes of landslides in
the Himalayan region and Western Ghats ?
2. Despite India being one of the countries of
the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross
Domestic Product(GDP) in percentage. Discuss.
3. what are the environmental implications of
the reclamation of the water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.
4. Mention the global occurrence of volcanic
eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.
5. Why is India considered as a sub-continent?
Elaborate your answer.
6. . Briefly mention the alignment of major
mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather
conditions, with examples.
7. . How do the melting of the Arctic ice and
glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human
activities on the Earth? Explain.
8. Discuss the multi-dimensional implications
of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.
9. What are the main socio-economic
implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of
India?
2020
1. Discuss the geophysical characteristics of
Circum-Pacific Zone. (Answer in 150 words)
2. The process of desertification does not
have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples. (Answer in 150 words)
3. How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers
have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India? (Answer in 150
words)
4. Account for the present location of iron
and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving
examples.(Answer in 150 words)
5. The interlinking of rivers can provide
viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts,
floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine. (Answer in 250 words)
6. Account for the huge flooding of million
cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest
lasting remedial measures. (Answer in 250 words)
7. India has immense potential of solar energy
though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate. (Answer in
250 words)
8. Examine the status of forest resources of
India and its resultant impact on climate change. (Answer in 250 words)
2019
1. How can the mountain ecosystem be restored
from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism?
2. How is efficient and affordable urban mass
transport key to the rapid economic development of India?
3. How do ocean currents and water masses
differ in their impacts on marine life and coastal environment?
4. Can the strategy of regional resource-based
manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?
5. Discuss the factors for localisation of
agro-based food processing industries of North-West India?
6. Empowering women is the key to control
population growth." Discuss.
7. What is water stress? How and why does it
differ regionally in India?
8. Assess the impact of global warming on the
coral life system with examples.
9. Discuss the causes of depletion of
mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.
2018
1. “The ideal solution of depleting ground
water resources in India is water harvesting system”. How can it be made
effective in urban areas?
2. Defining blue revolution, explain the
problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India?
3. What is the significance of Industrial
Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main
characteristics.
4. Mention core strategies for the
transformation of aspirational districts in India & explain the nature of
convergence, collaboration & Competition for its success?
5. Why is Indian Regional Navigational
Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?
6. Why is India taking keen interest in
resources of Arctic region?
7. Define mantle plume and explain its role in
plate tectonics.
8. What are the consequences of spreading of
‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystems?
2017
1. Petroleum refineries are not necessarily
located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the
developing countries. Explain its implications.
2. In what way can floods be converted into a
sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?
3. What characteristics can be assigned to
monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population
residing in Monsoon Asia?
4. “The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has
opened up new avenues of employment, but has also created new problems”.
Substantiate this statement with examples
5. Account for variations in oceanic salinity
and discuss its multidimensional effects
6. How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to
understand the origin and evolution of the Earth?
7. “In spite of adverse environmental impact,
coal mining is still inevitable for development”. Discuss
8. Mention the advantages of the cultivation
of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year
of Pulses by United Nations.
9. How does the cryosphere affect global
climate?
2016
1. South China Sea has assumed great
geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.
2. Major cities of India are becoming
vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.
3. Present an account of the Indus Water
Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the
context of changing bilateral relations.
4. Enumerate the problems and prospects of
inland water transport in India.
5. In what way micro-watershed development
projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of
India?
6. With a brief background of quality of urban
life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City
Programme.
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