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CS (Main) Exam:2015 [ c -AVZ-O-h i ^ a
/ GEOGRAPHY
TJH-WI / Paper I
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Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum Marks: 250
T iJ R -c rs r % f^n* fcrf^rg'
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jf&w $ > %w-f& w &fe<f ftffejpm w few w & r wfifc / zfafew m m £ &Mm 3 F * r 
f e^Tm m $ / rft# m ? $m w $c# /
im f 'ti rftor, wf Stiffs t, w 3 ^ m few w w wff& /
ztfatMw* # , 3m & f zvgm f$ w ? / mfmf mr w M m 1 &$w?w 3m & f w i' & 
*R m ii
W f t % ¦ 3mt & W R T W T F p R K & f vt^I) I W f% q frc U J f?f 0, < ff W7 $ > 3fK 7 MW & W lW ft W 3 W 3 R IW : ftty 7 W H
it i j m - w - z m $ m # & fw §&r p w iife mr <3 vm m d wm wu wif^ /
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in alt
Questions no. I and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question /part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the covJr of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions,- wherever.specified, should be adhered to.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches f maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary. 
These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question- 
cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
C - A V Z - D - H F H A i
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CS (Main) Exam:2015 [ c -AVZ-O-h i ^ a
/ GEOGRAPHY
TJH-WI / Paper I
fyyfRrf fP T W . * fD *t
/
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum Marks: 250
T iJ R -c rs r % f^n* fcrf^rg'
SiH $ 'jff < % t <s/^) $ fe ty / fj/ d f W W 3ffc 3f^yft f f
tffmff j^cf w fcr wif # im # f /
W7tm ri'3jk 5.f t w w wi& $ $ $ m -d -m wr fe ^ rffrwif/
X w /VFT:% ''& & > ’ H w *) fife * 1 % f /
4 • ¦ ., J '" - ^ ‘r r
3 7 S # ,^;3r?f3#jpw / e ft# ^ 7 # W lfjtQ faftW 3fflfe'J7$W -W $ few W T f, 3 ffc W W & tW W WZ 3$W
jf&w $ > %w-f& w &fe<f ftffejpm w few w & r wfifc / zfafew m m £ &Mm 3 F * r 
f e^Tm m $ / rft# m ? $m w $c# /
im f 'ti rftor, wf Stiffs t, w 3 ^ m few w w wff& /
ztfatMw* # , 3m & f zvgm f$ w ? / mfmf mr w M m 1 &$w?w 3m & f w i' & 
*R m ii
W f t % ¦ 3mt & W R T W T F p R K & f vt^I) I W f% q frc U J f?f 0, < ff W7 $ > 3fK 7 MW & W lW ft W 3 W 3 R IW : ftty 7 W H
it i j m - w - z m $ m # & fw §&r p w iife mr <3 vm m d wm wu wif^ /
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in alt
Questions no. I and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question /part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the covJr of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions,- wherever.specified, should be adhered to.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches f maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary. 
These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question- 
cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
C - A V Z - D - H F H A i
A
SECTION A
Q l. 150?T®^fif '3TR ^r^ :
Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) 3 ^ 1 $ fa* 4jI T « K U | G H R s I I (, I
Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of 
view.
(b) fa^RT % eiidiji'im (jR t^ te r) w r ^f&rccii 3 4^ km
w r f i > -
Discuss; as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability.
(c) faftra % W&w. (3%sft) ftsrrr icrfwmsfi apfa = 6 tf*n 3 , i 
Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits.
(d) % srf^icT^rnf ^ i s ^
Explain the characteristics of ecological succession.
i
1 (e) ^RTT !TqfcRTjfto % §TT % 5WR I
Comment on the impact of environmental education on quality of life.
Q2. (a) , <$ 5 ^ 3 T T P 5 5 I^T % 3Wfrc& #1^1
% sfnieiHl ^ i
Discuss the contributions of the American School of Subaerial 
Denudation in geomorphology. 20
... (b) .„ ^mW?T®R-Wmtr9* w i ? T O €tfcn> % f t # % UrT ?TgcR 
. ¦ . 3 te r w 3 ^ 1 fe n 'wn t i
What is Potential Evapotranspiration ? Explain how it is used in 
assessing the water balance in an area. 15
. ’ . '
(c) to r a % f^ti .^cr.f|f%ticn % t o p> t
M ^ rt cfiftm i
Eliscuss the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable 
development. 15
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CS (Main) Exam:2015 [ c -AVZ-O-h i ^ a
/ GEOGRAPHY
TJH-WI / Paper I
fyyfRrf fP T W . * fD *t
/
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum Marks: 250
T iJ R -c rs r % f^n* fcrf^rg'
SiH $ 'jff < % t <s/^) $ fe ty / fj/ d f W W 3ffc 3f^yft f f
tffmff j^cf w fcr wif # im # f /
W7tm ri'3jk 5.f t w w wi& $ $ $ m -d -m wr fe ^ rffrwif/
X w /VFT:% ''& & > ’ H w *) fife * 1 % f /
4 • ¦ ., J '" - ^ ‘r r
3 7 S # ,^;3r?f3#jpw / e ft# ^ 7 # W lfjtQ faftW 3fflfe'J7$W -W $ few W T f, 3 ffc W W & tW W WZ 3$W
jf&w $ > %w-f& w &fe<f ftffejpm w few w & r wfifc / zfafew m m £ &Mm 3 F * r 
f e^Tm m $ / rft# m ? $m w $c# /
im f 'ti rftor, wf Stiffs t, w 3 ^ m few w w wff& /
ztfatMw* # , 3m & f zvgm f$ w ? / mfmf mr w M m 1 &$w?w 3m & f w i' & 
*R m ii
W f t % ¦ 3mt & W R T W T F p R K & f vt^I) I W f% q frc U J f?f 0, < ff W7 $ > 3fK 7 MW & W lW ft W 3 W 3 R IW : ftty 7 W H
it i j m - w - z m $ m # & fw §&r p w iife mr <3 vm m d wm wu wif^ /
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in alt
Questions no. I and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question /part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the covJr of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions,- wherever.specified, should be adhered to.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches f maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary. 
These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question- 
cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
C - A V Z - D - H F H A i
A
SECTION A
Q l. 150?T®^fif '3TR ^r^ :
Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) 3 ^ 1 $ fa* 4jI T « K U | G H R s I I (, I
Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of 
view.
(b) fa^RT % eiidiji'im (jR t^ te r) w r ^f&rccii 3 4^ km
w r f i > -
Discuss; as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability.
(c) faftra % W&w. (3%sft) ftsrrr icrfwmsfi apfa = 6 tf*n 3 , i 
Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits.
(d) % srf^icT^rnf ^ i s ^
Explain the characteristics of ecological succession.
i
1 (e) ^RTT !TqfcRTjfto % §TT % 5WR I
Comment on the impact of environmental education on quality of life.
Q2. (a) , <$ 5 ^ 3 T T P 5 5 I^T % 3Wfrc& #1^1
% sfnieiHl ^ i
Discuss the contributions of the American School of Subaerial 
Denudation in geomorphology. 20
... (b) .„ ^mW?T®R-Wmtr9* w i ? T O €tfcn> % f t # % UrT ?TgcR 
. ¦ . 3 te r w 3 ^ 1 fe n 'wn t i
What is Potential Evapotranspiration ? Explain how it is used in 
assessing the water balance in an area. 15
. ’ . '
(c) to r a % f^ti .^cr.f|f%ticn % t o p> t
M ^ rt cfiftm i
Eliscuss the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable 
development. 15
C - A V Z - Q- HF HA 2
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Q3. (a) % im r g «i'(lw i % arm fatsRi i ‘Cs’ jwtc %
jp p fpsj i
Discuss the basis of Koppen’s climatic classification. Bring out the 
salient characteristics of ‘Cs’ type of climate. 20
(b) - to! ^ ^ a r f % fopra %
t o 3WR 3rf^|ifl «pft t I
Explain with examples as to how channel dynamics has been responsible 
for the development of alluvial fans and cones. 15
(c) 'bfcw-sfor ioROT % 3mm ^ ^rsff
cpfa I
Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the 
characteristics of pedocals. 15
.e+ ‘ : .
Q4. (a) J T R c T % HlRR^fdcb 3 Q < i>< rH fe t e ailfem TfRcf
¦ q ^ fs R T J T % cf)^ % SlRm, I
Explain the different stages of ecological adaptation of man and bring
out the changing balance between man and environment. 20
(b) 4 t SRfeH-^T % (< 3 ^ M ) 3 w m \ 3T^TT *lfd<rldl ztf&t t l”
“Present-day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity.” 
Elucidate. 15
(c) ¦ ^ 3^ Wterut ^ sift 1 ^ ^ ^ t o
i
Explain the meridional circulation of the atmosphere and its importance 
in world climate. 15
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CS (Main) Exam:2015 [ c -AVZ-O-h i ^ a
/ GEOGRAPHY
TJH-WI / Paper I
fyyfRrf fP T W . * fD *t
/
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum Marks: 250
T iJ R -c rs r % f^n* fcrf^rg'
SiH $ 'jff < % t <s/^) $ fe ty / fj/ d f W W 3ffc 3f^yft f f
tffmff j^cf w fcr wif # im # f /
W7tm ri'3jk 5.f t w w wi& $ $ $ m -d -m wr fe ^ rffrwif/
X w /VFT:% ''& & > ’ H w *) fife * 1 % f /
4 • ¦ ., J '" - ^ ‘r r
3 7 S # ,^;3r?f3#jpw / e ft# ^ 7 # W lfjtQ faftW 3fflfe'J7$W -W $ few W T f, 3 ffc W W & tW W WZ 3$W
jf&w $ > %w-f& w &fe<f ftffejpm w few w & r wfifc / zfafew m m £ &Mm 3 F * r 
f e^Tm m $ / rft# m ? $m w $c# /
im f 'ti rftor, wf Stiffs t, w 3 ^ m few w w wff& /
ztfatMw* # , 3m & f zvgm f$ w ? / mfmf mr w M m 1 &$w?w 3m & f w i' & 
*R m ii
W f t % ¦ 3mt & W R T W T F p R K & f vt^I) I W f% q frc U J f?f 0, < ff W7 $ > 3fK 7 MW & W lW ft W 3 W 3 R IW : ftty 7 W H
it i j m - w - z m $ m # & fw §&r p w iife mr <3 vm m d wm wu wif^ /
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in alt
Questions no. I and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question /part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the covJr of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions,- wherever.specified, should be adhered to.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches f maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary. 
These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question- 
cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
C - A V Z - D - H F H A i
A
SECTION A
Q l. 150?T®^fif '3TR ^r^ :
Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) 3 ^ 1 $ fa* 4jI T « K U | G H R s I I (, I
Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of 
view.
(b) fa^RT % eiidiji'im (jR t^ te r) w r ^f&rccii 3 4^ km
w r f i > -
Discuss; as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability.
(c) faftra % W&w. (3%sft) ftsrrr icrfwmsfi apfa = 6 tf*n 3 , i 
Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits.
(d) % srf^icT^rnf ^ i s ^
Explain the characteristics of ecological succession.
i
1 (e) ^RTT !TqfcRTjfto % §TT % 5WR I
Comment on the impact of environmental education on quality of life.
Q2. (a) , <$ 5 ^ 3 T T P 5 5 I^T % 3Wfrc& #1^1
% sfnieiHl ^ i
Discuss the contributions of the American School of Subaerial 
Denudation in geomorphology. 20
... (b) .„ ^mW?T®R-Wmtr9* w i ? T O €tfcn> % f t # % UrT ?TgcR 
. ¦ . 3 te r w 3 ^ 1 fe n 'wn t i
What is Potential Evapotranspiration ? Explain how it is used in 
assessing the water balance in an area. 15
. ’ . '
(c) to r a % f^ti .^cr.f|f%ticn % t o p> t
M ^ rt cfiftm i
Eliscuss the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable 
development. 15
C - A V Z - Q- HF HA 2
i
i
Q3. (a) % im r g «i'(lw i % arm fatsRi i ‘Cs’ jwtc %
jp p fpsj i
Discuss the basis of Koppen’s climatic classification. Bring out the 
salient characteristics of ‘Cs’ type of climate. 20
(b) - to! ^ ^ a r f % fopra %
t o 3WR 3rf^|ifl «pft t I
Explain with examples as to how channel dynamics has been responsible 
for the development of alluvial fans and cones. 15
(c) 'bfcw-sfor ioROT % 3mm ^ ^rsff
cpfa I
Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the 
characteristics of pedocals. 15
.e+ ‘ : .
Q4. (a) J T R c T % HlRR^fdcb 3 Q < i>< rH fe t e ailfem TfRcf
¦ q ^ fs R T J T % cf)^ % SlRm, I
Explain the different stages of ecological adaptation of man and bring
out the changing balance between man and environment. 20
(b) 4 t SRfeH-^T % (< 3 ^ M ) 3 w m \ 3T^TT *lfd<rldl ztf&t t l”
“Present-day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity.” 
Elucidate. 15
(c) ¦ ^ 3^ Wterut ^ sift 1 ^ ^ ^ t o
i
Explain the meridional circulation of the atmosphere and its importance 
in world climate. 15
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ismsB 
SECTION B
Q5. 16051®^ :
Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) w«Ft ^ f«m «r i t i” I^f c ir t
I
\ •
“The welfare face of geography makes it an inter-disciplinary subject.” 
Elaborate.
(b) “3wlf ^ 3^1 I l” fMfcRI I
; l
“Energy mix is a step towards sustainability.” Discuss.
r
(c) 'Flft % >i«t>i^fcH «h < = I J (T c f> < u | ^ *-1 ^ *1 ^ (cif^ T ^ I
Discuss Nelson's method of functional classification of towns.
i i
(d) ^ site; im ^ r 11” i
“Marx’s view on population is more humanistic.” Comment.
(e) “ fesm Ih4)-3R 3 mf<Unf)4 w m ^ W ^ n t I” M ^ T T I
“development planning has a component of environmental cost.” 
Discuss.
Q6. (a) “M l ffil* tfWlfd < fr aTWH? s K T | | ” foaTC I
“Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate. 20
(b) 3^m JTR^-3*fer 3WIrf 3Tfro «W H 3fl T? f l”
“Man-induced famines are becoming more common than nature-induced
ones.” Comment. 15
\ !
Critically examine the theories on population migration. 15
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CS (Main) Exam:2015 [ c -AVZ-O-h i ^ a
/ GEOGRAPHY
TJH-WI / Paper I
fyyfRrf fP T W . * fD *t
/
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum Marks: 250
T iJ R -c rs r % f^n* fcrf^rg'
SiH $ 'jff < % t <s/^) $ fe ty / fj/ d f W W 3ffc 3f^yft f f
tffmff j^cf w fcr wif # im # f /
W7tm ri'3jk 5.f t w w wi& $ $ $ m -d -m wr fe ^ rffrwif/
X w /VFT:% ''& & > ’ H w *) fife * 1 % f /
4 • ¦ ., J '" - ^ ‘r r
3 7 S # ,^;3r?f3#jpw / e ft# ^ 7 # W lfjtQ faftW 3fflfe'J7$W -W $ few W T f, 3 ffc W W & tW W WZ 3$W
jf&w $ > %w-f& w &fe<f ftffejpm w few w & r wfifc / zfafew m m £ &Mm 3 F * r 
f e^Tm m $ / rft# m ? $m w $c# /
im f 'ti rftor, wf Stiffs t, w 3 ^ m few w w wff& /
ztfatMw* # , 3m & f zvgm f$ w ? / mfmf mr w M m 1 &$w?w 3m & f w i' & 
*R m ii
W f t % ¦ 3mt & W R T W T F p R K & f vt^I) I W f% q frc U J f?f 0, < ff W7 $ > 3fK 7 MW & W lW ft W 3 W 3 R IW : ftty 7 W H
it i j m - w - z m $ m # & fw §&r p w iife mr <3 vm m d wm wu wif^ /
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in 
ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in alt
Questions no. I and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question /part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be 
stated clearly on the covJr of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No 
marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions,- wherever.specified, should be adhered to.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches f maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary. 
These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question 
shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question- 
cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
C - A V Z - D - H F H A i
A
SECTION A
Q l. 150?T®^fif '3TR ^r^ :
Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) 3 ^ 1 $ fa* 4jI T « K U | G H R s I I (, I
Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of 
view.
(b) fa^RT % eiidiji'im (jR t^ te r) w r ^f&rccii 3 4^ km
w r f i > -
Discuss; as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability.
(c) faftra % W&w. (3%sft) ftsrrr icrfwmsfi apfa = 6 tf*n 3 , i 
Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits.
(d) % srf^icT^rnf ^ i s ^
Explain the characteristics of ecological succession.
i
1 (e) ^RTT !TqfcRTjfto % §TT % 5WR I
Comment on the impact of environmental education on quality of life.
Q2. (a) , <$ 5 ^ 3 T T P 5 5 I^T % 3Wfrc& #1^1
% sfnieiHl ^ i
Discuss the contributions of the American School of Subaerial 
Denudation in geomorphology. 20
... (b) .„ ^mW?T®R-Wmtr9* w i ? T O €tfcn> % f t # % UrT ?TgcR 
. ¦ . 3 te r w 3 ^ 1 fe n 'wn t i
What is Potential Evapotranspiration ? Explain how it is used in 
assessing the water balance in an area. 15
. ’ . '
(c) to r a % f^ti .^cr.f|f%ticn % t o p> t
M ^ rt cfiftm i
Eliscuss the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable 
development. 15
C - A V Z - Q- HF HA 2
i
i
Q3. (a) % im r g «i'(lw i % arm fatsRi i ‘Cs’ jwtc %
jp p fpsj i
Discuss the basis of Koppen’s climatic classification. Bring out the 
salient characteristics of ‘Cs’ type of climate. 20
(b) - to! ^ ^ a r f % fopra %
t o 3WR 3rf^|ifl «pft t I
Explain with examples as to how channel dynamics has been responsible 
for the development of alluvial fans and cones. 15
(c) 'bfcw-sfor ioROT % 3mm ^ ^rsff
cpfa I
Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the 
characteristics of pedocals. 15
.e+ ‘ : .
Q4. (a) J T R c T % HlRR^fdcb 3 Q < i>< rH fe t e ailfem TfRcf
¦ q ^ fs R T J T % cf)^ % SlRm, I
Explain the different stages of ecological adaptation of man and bring
out the changing balance between man and environment. 20
(b) 4 t SRfeH-^T % (< 3 ^ M ) 3 w m \ 3T^TT *lfd<rldl ztf&t t l”
“Present-day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity.” 
Elucidate. 15
(c) ¦ ^ 3^ Wterut ^ sift 1 ^ ^ ^ t o
i
Explain the meridional circulation of the atmosphere and its importance 
in world climate. 15
C - A V Z - O - H F H A 3
ismsB 
SECTION B
Q5. 16051®^ :
Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) w«Ft ^ f«m «r i t i” I^f c ir t
I
\ •
“The welfare face of geography makes it an inter-disciplinary subject.” 
Elaborate.
(b) “3wlf ^ 3^1 I l” fMfcRI I
; l
“Energy mix is a step towards sustainability.” Discuss.
r
(c) 'Flft % >i«t>i^fcH «h < = I J (T c f> < u | ^ *-1 ^ *1 ^ (cif^ T ^ I
Discuss Nelson's method of functional classification of towns.
i i
(d) ^ site; im ^ r 11” i
“Marx’s view on population is more humanistic.” Comment.
(e) “ fesm Ih4)-3R 3 mf<Unf)4 w m ^ W ^ n t I” M ^ T T I
“development planning has a component of environmental cost.” 
Discuss.
Q6. (a) “M l ffil* tfWlfd < fr aTWH? s K T | | ” foaTC I
“Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate. 20
(b) 3^m JTR^-3*fer 3WIrf 3Tfro «W H 3fl T? f l”
“Man-induced famines are becoming more common than nature-induced
ones.” Comment. 15
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Critically examine the theories on population migration. 15
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Discuss the relevance of Von Thunen’s model on agricultural location in 
the contemporary context, 20
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“Cultural regions are the most suited units to study the diversity of an 
area.” Comment. 15
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Discuss the approaches to the study of behavioural geography. 15
Q8. (a) “‘Ml'llfd* 'S ffrFTR ( t e ^ ) % ^7 ^
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“There is a rejuvenation of environmentalism as a paradigm in 
geographical studies.” Comment. 20
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“Geographical traits lead to regional imbalances.” Examine. 15
(c) MvjIH % ^RT-WT % 3TT^ f \ ” I
‘"Vital statistics are necessary ingredients for development planning.” 
Elaborate. 15
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