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2008
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 1
Hours} rMaximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question printed both in EnRlish and in Kannada.
Answers rnllS! be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided lor this purpose. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marks allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
A/I in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.
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1. (al Explain different methods of t:hemical weathering with examples.

Explain the origin of tropical cyclone.


DiRCUSS biodiversity.


What is urban fringe


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Answer each question in about lOG words. Each question carries marks.
2.
Discuss the composition and structure of the atmosphere.

3.
Examine the constitution of the Earth's interior.

4.
Discuss desertification and its effects on environment.

5.
What are morphogenetic regions?

6.
Explain regionalization with examples.

7.
Explain the brief the Central Place Theory of Christaller.

8.
Examine the different types of ocean deposits and explain III detail the pelagic deposits.

9.
What is sustainable development? How can it be applied In agriculture?

10.
Discuss -Veber's model of industrial location.

11.
Bring out the salient contributions of Carl Ritter to geographic thought.


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PARTe

Answer each question in about 150 words. Each question carries
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12.
Discuss the idea of geopolitics and examine the contribution of Halford Mackindcr to political geography.

13.
Explain the merits and demerits of the Davisian cycle of erosion and evaluate the views of other geomorphologists.

14.
Evaluate the reasons for global climatic changes and discuss the rolc of man's activities in this regard.

15.
Discuss Von Thunen's model of agricultural land use in detaiL

16.
Explain the types and causes of human migrations.

17.
"Ecological geography is a distinct branch of human geography." Discuss.


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18.
Explain the arid geomorphic cycle and the associated landforms.

19.
Discuss the theory of plate tectonics.

20.
Attempt a comprehensive classification of human races and the indices adopted for their classification.

21.
Write an essay on the systems approach and analysis in geography.

22.
the demographic transition model and its applicability to developing countries, with examples.



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1 10/2 I
2008
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 2
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medilun specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to yOll, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. In case ofany doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
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A 20 marks
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C 90 marks
D 90 marks

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1. State the importance of cotton textile industries in India and the reasons for its concentration in the Ahmedabad region.

Explain the reasons for the concentration of coffee cultivation In Malnad area of Karnataka.


Why do the north-western plains III India fecelve winter rainfall


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Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.

2.
Discuss the recent theory on the origin of Monsoons.

3.
Give a brier account of the types of irrigation in India.

4.
Explain the locational factors and distribution of sugar industries In India.

5.
Classify Indian towns on the basis of their functions. Give examples.

6.
8xaminc the impact of globali7.ution on Indian agriculture.

7.
Write a brief note on the origin of the Himalayas.

8.
Discuss in brief the concept and aims of social forestry III India.

9.
Give a brief account of coal mining and production in India.

10.
Explain the factors responsible for the regional imbalances in the overall growth of Karnataka.

11.
Discuss the major issues relating to India's international boundaries.


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lao Explain the production of rice in India.
14.
Give a brief analysis of energy crisis and its eHects in Karnataka.

15.
OiHCLlSS the role of road transportation in the development of rural India.

16.
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17.
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18.
Divide India into major climatic regions and explain the salient climatic features of Karnataka.

19.
Examine the origin of Peninsular India and explain its physiography.

20.
Discuss the trend of population growth in India with special reference to post-Independence period.

21.
Explain the distribution and production of iron ore in India.

22.
Give an account of the present trends of urbanization in India with special reference to Karnataka.


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