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2006
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 1
Time: 3 Hours I Maximum Mar!?s 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
An81j1ers ows! be written in the medium specified (English or KaHnadaj in the Admission Tichet issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer in the space provided for this purpose. No credit will be given for the written in a medium other than that specified in the Adn/'issiu!/. Ticket. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to Rnglish text.
This paper has four parts
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

allotted til each question are indicated in each part.
All questions in ParI Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three ques{ion8 in Part D.

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Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries marks.
1. What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

What arc the characteristics of the carih's core


What is the sig-nillcance of models in geographical studies?


Which are the salient features of 'Heartland' and 'Rimland' theories?


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Answer each question in about 100 wordR. Each question carries 10 marhs.
2.
Examine the characteristics and signifi.cance of the troposphere.

3.
What arc the and the factors controlling ocean salinity?

4.
Examine the factors that have promoted international migration.

5.
Describe the major physical traits distinguishing Australoid, Nordic and Mongoloid races.

6.
In the development of urban settlements, what IS the significance of umland?

7.
State the major points of departure between the of Davis and Penek.

8.
Outline the features of Lhe different stages of Demographic Transition.

9.
Highlight the major contributions of Humboldt to geographical thought.

10.
With the help of a diagram, explain how spring tides are formed.

11.
Explain the charaeteriRtics of the Rubduction zone.




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Answer each question in about 1.50 words. Each question carries
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12. What are the major factors affecting soil formation? lB. Examine the salient features of monsoon forest biomes.
14.
What are the causes of adiabatic temperature changes?

15.
Give the distribution and characteristics of Mediterranean agriculture.

16.
Explain, with the help of diagrams, the structure of coral reefs.

17.
Describe the different forms of rural settlements.


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18.
Explain, with the help of a diagram, the concept of hydrological cycle.

19.
Describe the major cultural realms of the world.

20.
Classify volcanoes according to their mode of eruption.

21.
What arc the salient features of the Central Place Theory?

22.
Examine the significance or the Behavioural theory of Industrial location.



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GEOGRAPHY
Paper 2
3 /Iours rMaximum Alarks 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kanrwda.
Answers mllst be !-oritten 1Il the medium specifIed (English or Kannadaj in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space prourricd (or this purpose. No credit lDill be given {or the answers lvritten rn a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. 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

Marlvi allotted to each question nre indicall'd in each part.
All question,c; in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three qucs[;ons in Part n.

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PART A


Answer each que8tion in about 50 words. Ea.ch question carries 5 marks.
1. Write short notes on the following:

Origin and need for metropolitan regional planning in India.


Resources available fill' the development of agro-based industries In Karnataka.


Crop combinations found in the Southern Plateau reglOn.


(dl Main points of diff"rence between the Western and Eastern coaslal plains.
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PARTR 10x10=100 Answer each questinn in aboul IOO words. Each question carries marJu;,
2.
Identi(y the causes ancl solution of soil salinity problems in India,

3.
Why and where do slums develop in Indian cities?

4.
Justify the need for regional planning in India.

5.
Identify' the programmes pursued for Hill Area development.

6.
Outline the significant features of the New Industrial Policy of India.

7.
With suitable examples, identify the factors that influence rural house types in the country.

8.
State the characteristics and distribution of red suils in India.

9.
Identify the inadequacies of the road transport system in the country.

10.
Highlight the unique features of mangroves, their distribution and the need for their conservation.

11.
Give the major reasons for spatial variations In demographic characteristics in India.


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12.
flow does the peninsular drainage pattern differ from that of Lhe Himalayas?

13.
What arc the anthropogenic factors contributing to floods in India?

14.
State the major soil types, their characteristics and distribution 111 Karnataka.


Vi. Discuss the nature social forestry and iis need in India.
16.
Identify the drought-prone arcas of Karnataka and explain the nature of drought thai occurs in those areas.

17.
Stale urhan areas arc defined by the Census of India.


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Art.<,'wer any three of the lollr)[Lling questions, each tn about :300 words. Each question 30 rnarhs.
18.
Writp an account or the origin of the Himalayas.

19.
Examine how the recent trend of globalization is influencing the type and location of industries in India.

20.
Evaluate the development of metal-based industries in Karnataka.

21.
Examine the land use pattern of Karnataka in relation to its physical hackground.

22.
Discuss the role of India in the geopolitical situation of the Indian Ocean.


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