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Paper 1
nml' . 3 Hours] Maximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannadaj in the Admisswn Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written l:n a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please rerer 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.
All questions in Part Part B and Part Cure compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.
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Write short notes on the following in not more than 50 words each. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Characteristics of the Troposphere
Difference between Weathering and Erosion
Concepts of Determinism and Possibilism
Cd) DistinctIOn between Nation and State

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Answer each question in not more than 100 words. Each quest!:on carries 10 marks.
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Outline the configuration of the ocean noor with the help of a suitable diagram.

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Enumerate the major races of the world and state the parameters to distinguish them.

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State the distinctive features of the monsoon forest biome.

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"Vhat is 'Jet Stream' How does it affect the climate of India?

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Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.

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Rural settlements have varied patterns'. -Discuss.

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How are rocks classified State the distinctive characteristics of sedimentary rocks.

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Explain the concept of Rank Size Rule and its applicability.

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'Systems approach in geography is a recent development'. -How far is this true?

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Discuss the characteristics and world distribution of plantation agriculture.



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What is a 'tsunami' Explain its causes and characteristics.

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·What is the major source of energy in the biosphere Explain how transfer of energy takes place in the ecosystem.

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Explain the principal criteria used to distinguish rural and urban areas.

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Give the salient features of the Rimland Theory and state its applicahility in the present world political scenario.

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Answer any three of the following questions, each in not more than 300 words. Each questwn carries 30 marks.
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Examine the significance of the quantitative and behavioural revolutions in the development of geographical thought.

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How does the theory of Plate Tectonics help to explain the earth's crustal dynamics?

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Explain the Goncept of the Cycle of Erosion as enunciated by W.M. Davis.

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Discuss the salient features of Weber's theory of industrial location and state its merits and demerits.



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GEOGRAPHY

Paper 2
Tunc: 3 Hours 1 Maximum Marks:
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question LS printed both in English and in Kannada.
AnsI-vel'S must be written in the medll/Tn specified (English or KannadaJ in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clear'-y on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Tiche!. In case of 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 arc indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.
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Write short notes on the following in about 50 words each. Each question ,ji.JI carries 5 marks.
1. Definition of Urban Areas in India

New Population Policy


Sbifting Cultivation


Locational characteristics of Petroleum refineries



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Answer each 10 marks. question in about 100 words. Each question carnes
Give an Plateau. account of the physiography and vegetation of the Karnataka
'India has Elucidate. great potential for developing its marine resources',
3. State the basis for Koeppen's classification of climate types of climate in India based on this classification. and identify the
4. Identify the indicators of regional imbalances in India.
,5. Give the characteristics and distribution of thE! Dravidian typCK of races in India.
6. Discuss the need and significance of social forestry in India.
7. Examine India. the major characteristics of the different levels of planning In
'Slums are statement. an integral part of urban areas in India', Justify this
9. To what extent can development of rural agricultural output in India market. c.;entres help to increIll"i{'
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I. Discuss the extent of the need for irrigation in Karnataka and examine the different types of irrigation practised in the region.
2. Briefly state the composition of India's foreign trade.
a. Explain the conditions suitable for coffee cultivation and give an account of the production and distribution of coffee in India.
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