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1(CCE.M)2

Geography—I




Time Three Hours] [Maximum Marks 300
INSTRUCTIONS


Answers must be written in English.



The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.


The answer to each question or part thereof should begin on a fresh page.

Your answer should be precise and coherent.



The part/parts of the same question must be answered together and should not be interposed between answers to other questions.


Candidates should attempt question nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three more out of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each section.


If you encounter any typographical error, please read it as it appears in the text-book.
(viii) Candidates are in their own interest advised to go through the General Instructions on the back side of the title page of the Answer Script for strict adherence.

No continuation sheets shall be provided to any candidate under any circumstances.


Candidates shall put a cross on blank pages of Answer


Script. EFG-45572 1 Contd.
No blank page be left in between answer to various questions.
No programmable Calculator is allowed.
(xiii) No stencil (with different markings) is allowed.


SECTION-A

1. Answer the following in about 200 words each

What are geosynclines Explain the concept of geosynclines by Arthur Holmes. 20


Explain the significance of biotic resources of marine origin. 20


Explain the causes and consequences of temperature inversions. 20


2. Mark the following locations on the world map provided

Sechura desert


Fukushima Daiichi


Eyjafjallajokull volcano

Sargasso Sea


Tsangpo River


Grand Banks


Romanche Deep
(viii) Lake Volta


Brunei


10 Degree Channel.



Identification of the feature carries 3 marks each. 3×10=30


Write the importance of each feature in about 40 words. Each write up carries 3 marks. 3×10=30


EFG-45572 2 Contd.
3. Explain the role of jet streams in the origin of monsoons. 20

Define ecosystem. Explain their interrelationship with energy flows. 20


Discuss the significance of colloids in the soils. 20


4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of volcanic activity on the earth. 30
How does the circulation of Indian Ocean currents differ from Pacific and Atlantic Ocean currents 30
SECTION-B (Human Geography)

5. Write short notes on any three of the following 20×3=60

Stop and Go Determinism


Ramapithecus


Triangular settlements


Frontiers and boundaries.


6. Explain the concept of Heartland and Rimland. 30
Discuss the features of Indian Federalism. 30
7.
Describe the origin of agriculture and elaborate the agricultural classification by Whittlesey. 60

8.
How are regional disparities becoming a threat to India's sustainable development 30


Critically examine the international boundary disputes between India and Pakistan. 30
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