UPSC IAS Mains 2012: Geography
Paper- II
Section ‘A’

1. On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of ALL of the following for which one mark is given to each correct entry.
Writer in your answer script the significant geographical relevance or strategic importance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural in not more than 20 words for each entry. Three marks are allotted for each write-up. 4 × 15 60
Mansa
Bachau
Gan ga river waterway from Allahabad
Indravati river
Amaravati river
Pir Panjal range
Narkondam Island
Kharkai river
Kalahandi
Kakarapara
Murshidabad
Khetri
Pawapuri
Kolhan highland
North Koel river

2. Explain the structure characteristics of the Deccan plateau. 30
Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of India, specially with reference to stamp’s climatic regionalization. 30

3. Delineate the mineral belts of India and mentions their distinctive features. 30
Divide India into agricultural regions and critically examine the role ecological and human factors responsible for transformation of agricultural economy in any one region. 30

4. Write about the following in about 200 words each:
Describe the development of textile industry in India. 20
Examine the role of road transport in regional 20
Identify the spatial pattern of agro-industrial regions of India. Analyse the potentiality of Malwa as an important agro-industrial region of the future. 20

Section ‘B’

5. Write about the following in about 150 words each: 12 × 5 60
Factors affecting innovation diffusion.
Linguistic diversity in North-eastern states.
Geographical reasons for the variation in literacy from state to state in India.
Identify Tsunami affected areas and give their management problems in India.
Morphological characteristics of village situated in hilly regions.

6. Evaluate the population policy of India and examine its relevance to the nation’s population control. 30
Give an account of geographical conditions responsible for the development of different types of rural settlements in India. 30

7. Examine the origin, dimensions and implications of the Sino-Indian border dispute. 30
Explain the causes, impact of remedial measures of flood-hazards in the middle Ganga plain. Represent the flood-affected areas of middle Ganga plain of a sketch map in your answer book. 30

8. Write about the following in about 200 words each:

Examine the relevance of linkage of rivers in India with special reference to Ganga-Cauveri linkage canal. 20
How age structure affected dependency ratio? Explain with suitable examples. 20
Elucidate the role of Tribal Development Blocks in the development of Tribal areas. 20