Paper II
Section A

Mark on the outpoint map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not exceeding 30 words) on the geographical significance of each entry. 6 × 10 60

Harishchandra Range

Bhima river

Semi-arid climatic zone

Manas National Park

Anai Mudi

Sambhar lake

Digboi oilfield

Baghelkhand

National Highway No. 8

Anjar

Red and Yellow soil areas

Minicoy island

Discuss the relief features of Indian Northern Plains. 60

Examine the geographical basis of agro-climatic planning regions of India. 60

Describe the growth, characteristics and distribution pat tern of India's industrial regions. 60

Section B

Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Elucidate the sex and age structure of the population of India.

Give a brief account of the second-order regions of India's Peninsular Plateau.

Explain the sequence of vegetation zones of the Himalayas.

Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the distribution of Hill Stations of

India.

Discuss the geopolitical importance of India's Land Boundaries. 60

Explain the concept of watershed and its utility in land management. 60

Explain the geographical characteristics of the regional distribution of earthquakes in India. 60