Paper-II

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

Instructions: Candidates should attempt all question strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each questions. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch map and diagrams.

Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not exceeding 30 words each) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries: 6 × 10 60

Nagarjuna Sagar

Dharmasala

Aizawl

Konkan Railway

Kovalam Beach

NagaIjuna Sagar

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

ICRISAT

Vishakhapatnam Port

Panna

Nuclear Fuel Complex

Gurgaon

Bodh Gaya

Explain the different views put forth about the origin of Himalayas and divide Himalayas into vertical divisions. 60

Discuss the need of conservation and utility of water resource in India. 60

“The institutional factors have grip over the crop pattern and crop productivity on Indian agriculture.” Justify. 60

Section-B

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

Discuss the policies and programmes of Integrated Rural Development Programmes in India.

Explain the causes and consequences of migration.

Write a critical note on the Cauvery River Dispute.

Critically examine the Panchayati Raj setup.

Bring out the impact of multinationals and liberalization on the Industrial Economy Pattern of India. 60

Discuss environmental problems of India in the context of rapid economic development and population growth. 60

“Slums are urban menace.” Elucidate with Indian cities as examples. 60