CS (MAIN) EXAM, 2010 GEOGRAPHY Paper ll
7Tme Allowed Three Hours“ ‘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. N0 marks
will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that speci?ed in the
Admission Certi?cate.
Candidates should attempt Questions
No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and
any three of the remaining questions
selecting at least one question from each
Section.
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

1.On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of ALL of the following for which 1 mark is given to each correct entry. Write in your answer script the significant geographical relevance or strategic importance of these locations, Whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry. 3 (three) marks are allotted for each write-up. 4x15=60


Narcondam

Kawayi

Krishnapatnam

Shadnagar

Gahirmatha

Point Calimere

Jaitapur

Parichha

Saltoro Kangri

Shencottah Gap

Banas River

Phalgu River

Sirpur

Sanand

Drass

2. Explain Himalayan Orogeny and illustrate how the process has affected the geomorphic characteristics of Macro divisions of Himalayas. 60

3. Discuss the spatial distribution of Natural Vegetation in India with the help of a sketched map. 30

Examine the problems and prospects of agro—based industries in Bihar. 30

4. Discuss the emerging pattern of surface water utilisation in India. 30

Assess as to how surface water utilisation affects food production and food security in the country. 30


SECTION B

5. Write about the following in about 250 words each
I5x4=60

Role of physiography in cross border terrorism

Offshore oilfields and coastal ecology

Spatial pattern of soil erosion in India

Ethnic diversity of North-eastern States

6. Define an ‘Epidemic’ and discuss the occurrence of Chikungunya in India. 30

Identify the regions affected by Chikungunya with the help of a sketched map and bring out the regional pattern of the disease. 30

7. Outline the role of Class II and Class III towns in the urban process of India and indicate their contribution towards balanced urban development. 30

How does the formation of a National Park help ecological restoration and conservation Explain with suitable examples. 30

8. Explain how Demographic Transition created Demographic Divide in Contemporary India. 30

What is Regionalism Discuss how regionalism affects the developmental process with suitable examples. 30