civils mains 2009

GEOGRAPHY

Paper II

Time Allowed Three Hours Maximum Marks 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.

Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section.

The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

SECTION A

1. On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of any fifteen of the following for which 1 mark is given to each correct entry. Write in your answer script the significant geographical relevance or strategic importance of these locations, whether physicaVcommercial/economidecological/ environmenta.V cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry. 3 (three) marks are allotted for each write-up. 15x4=60

Akarimota
Kollern Lake
Van Tivu
Silent Valley
Amravati River
Pirotan Island
Mangla
Meghnagar
Shipki La
Bhachau
The home of Sundari tree
Place of origin of River Narmada
Gokak
Ken River
Bailadila
l3havani Sagar Dam
Kutralam Falls
Dalma Hills
Dhanjori Hills
Rangit River

2. Discuss the formation and their distribution of the major soil types of India. 30
Give reasons as to why rainfall variability 1s a characteristic feature 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: 3x20=60

What is the role of the Triple Transport System in the regional development of India
Explain the factors responsible for the distribution of Sugar industry in India.
State the geographical factors which influence rural house types in India.
Giving reasons, identify the chronic drought-prone areas of India.
6. What are the causes 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 area begins.', Analyse the statement with reference to the sprawl of Indian cities. 60
8. How do the and cpull' factors operate for the emergence of slums in the metropolises of India 30
Discuss the impact of globalization on India's industry and agriculture sectors. 30

Note English version of the Instructions is printed on
the front cover of this question paper.