cs EXAM. 2010 GEOGRAPHY Paper—I
'l‘1rne Allowed Three Hours I ‘Maximum. Marks 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and
in English.
Answers must be written in the medium
speci?ed in the Admission Certi?cate issued
to you, which must be stated clearly on the
cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No marks will be
given for the answers written in a medium
other than that speci?ed in the Admission
Certi?cate.
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 Section. I/Vhereuer a
question is attempted, all its parts are to be
attempted.
The number of marks carried by each
question is indicated at the end of the
question.
Illustrate your answers with suitable
sketches, maps and diagrams, where
appropriate.


Section—A

1. Write short notes on the following in about
200 words each 15x4-=60

Essential conditions for the develop- ment of karst topography

Ocean deposits

Inversion of temperature

Floristic kingdoms, based on their global distribution

2. Bring out the relevance of seismic study in determining the structure of the interior of the earth. 30

“Weathering is a complex phenomenon involving a nurnber of processes and is influenced by various factors.” Elaborate. 30

3. What is ‘polar front How does cyclone develop along this front? Describe the weather conditions associated with it. 30

Examine the various kinds of atmospheric humidity and their associated forms. 30

4. Explain the scientifically sound methods of bathymetry and give an account of the bottom topography of the Atlantic Ocean. 30

Give an account of the structure of ecosystem and describe its functional aspects. 30

Section—B

5. Write short explanatory notes on the
following 12 X 5=60

Neo-determinism

Occidental culture realm

Optimum population

Growth poles

von Thunen’s concept of economic rent

6. Critically examine the method of deriving Human Development Index. 30

“Famine, to a considerable extent, is a man-made hazard.” Elaborate. 30

7. Critically examine the changing perspectives on the concept of areal differentiation. 30

Bring out the sequential improvements in models of city structure by E. W. Burgess, Homer Hoyt, and Harris and Ullman. 30

8. Discuss the role of World Trade Organisation in determining the pattern of world trade. 30

“Huge populations of developing countries are not a curse. These may be and also are an asset, if situations are properly managed.” Elaborate on this assertion. 30