Paper II
Section A

Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspect of each entry × 10 60)

Loktak Lake

Elephanta Island

Kali Sindh River

Ranikhet

Girnar Hills

Alwaye

Shillong Plateau

Kolar Gold Mines

Salem

Rohtang Pass

Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar

New Mangalore

Highlight the salient differences between the Himalayan and the Peninsular drainage systems. 60

Give an account of the success and prospects of Blue Revolution with comments on its impacts on rural economy of India. 60

Discuss the growing importance of ports in foreign trade of India. 60

Section B

Answer any three of the following in 200-words each: 20 × 3 60

Discuss the census definition of urban areas in India

Explain the concept of Command Area Development in respect of Multi-Purpose Projects of India.

Identify the drought-prone areas of India and discuss the measures of their development.

Make an appraisal of the role of India in the geopolitics of the Indian Ocean.

Discuss the programmes and policy of development of dry areas in India. 60

Present an account of the experience of regional planning in India in the context of Damodar Valley. 60

Explain the causes of regional disparities in economic development of India. 60