CS (Main) Exam:2015 GEOGRAPHY
Paper I

Q 1 Answer the following in about 150 words each 10x5=50

Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of
view.

Discuss; as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability.

Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits.

Explain the characteristics of ecological succession.

Comment on the impact of environmental education on quality of life.

Q2. Discuss the contributions of the American School of Subaerial
Denudation in geomorphology.

What is Potential Evapotranspiration Explain how it is used in
assessing the water balance in an area.

Eliscuss the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable
development.

Q3. Discuss the basis of Koppen’s climatic classification. Bring out the
salient characteristics of ‘Cs’ type of climate.

Explain with examples as to how channel dynamics has been responsible
for the development of alluvial fans and cones.

Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the
characteristics of pedocals.

Q4. Explain the different stages of ecological adaptation of man and bring
out the changing balance between man and environment.

“Present-day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity.”
Elucidate.

Explain the meridional circulation of the atmosphere and its importance
in world climate.

Q5. Answer the following in about 150 words each 10x5=50

“The welfare face of geography makes it an inter-disciplinary subject.”
Elaborate.

“Energy mix is a step towards sustainability.” Discuss.

Discuss Nelson's method of functional i i classification of towns.

“Marx’s view on population is more humanistic.” Comment.

“development planning has a component of environmental cost.”
Discuss.

Q6. “Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate.

“Man-induced famines are becoming more common than nature-induced
ones.” Comment.

Critically examine the theories on population migration.

Q7. Discuss the relevance of Von Thunen’s model on agricultural location in
the contemporary context,

“Cultural regions are the most suited units to study the diversity of an
area.” Comment.

Discuss the approaches to the study of behavioural geography.

Q8. “There is a rejuvenation of environmentalism as a paradigm in
geographical studies.” Comment.

“Geographical traits lead to regional imbalances.” Examine.

‘"Vital statistics are necessary ingredients for development planning.”
Elaborate.