Paper II

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

Candidates should attempt question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Selection. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch maps and diagrams
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 aspects of the same ten entries: 6 × 10 60
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Chandra Bhaga River
Kaimur Range
Dalhousie
Ganga Sagar
Indira Point
Cardamom Hills
Bombay High
Nag Pahar
Gersoppa Falls
Pulicat Lake
Kakinada

“Non-conventional energy is the energy of the future in India.” Justify this statement. 60

Present an account of the success and constraints of White Revolution in India. 60

What is the Golden Quadrilateral? Discuss the progress made in its execution and impacts on Indian economy. 60

Section-B

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

Identify the tribal of India and highlight their important problems.

Discuss briefly the principal types of rural settlements in India.

Elucidate the concept of sustainable growth and development.

Discuss Panchayati Raj as a measure of decentralized planning in India.

Give an account of the distribution of flood-prone areas of India and the programmes and policy of controlling the impact of floods in the country. 60

Examine the relationship between geography and regional planning. 60

Discuss the experience of regional planning in India in the context of the National Capital Region. 60